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Balloon Christmas gifts for Sandy Hook Elem. victims
I have created a Facebook event and page to suggest people release a helium balloon on Christmas for those so tragically lost at Sandy Hook Elementary. I just want to see these people get one last gift. You can get a balloon for $1 so it won't break the bank. Just a nice gesture for a time when so many feel they cannot do…
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Blood pressure lower with HIGHER sodium?
Despite weight loss my BP has been an ongoing issue. Even with meds my BP stays high, and tests have shown no obvious reason for it to be high. (ultrasounds, ekg's etc) Currently I am on no meds and my BP has been the same as when I was on meds. Except for weekends I let loose and eat foods I normally do not. On these…
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Is lifting heavy a must?
I keep reading that many of you lift heavy. Is that really a requirement to eat more to weigh less? Or is that just a common denominator in this group? I lift but am up to only 10-15lb dumbbells so I don't think that qualifies as heavy.
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Finally a loss!
Thank you everyone for the encouragement to stick through it. Finally a loss this morning of .8 pounds from when I started! Took 3 weeks but it is working :bigsmile:
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The mental battle
Scale up, measurements the same or slightly up, pants tight from bloating. My brain is telling me this is not working and I need to go back to eating less. It has been almost 3 weeks, I know this takes time. But mentally I am having a hard time right now. End rant/whine
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Blog article explaining sugars
Not concerned if people agree with this or not just offering some info I found helpful. Take it with a grain of sugar if you will... http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2012/01/how-sweet-it-is-different-types-of-sugar/
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Iron help for my lil guy
My 2 year old is anemic, gets it from me probably. He is on a supplement but we are having trouble getting him to take it. We mix it into drink but he knows it is in there if he sees a straw he will not drink it. (have to use a straw to not stain his teeth). Also have a hard time getting him to eat red meat or greens. Any…
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Plums
I have 2 pounds of whole, pitted plums from my sister. Besides eating them as is what can I do with them?
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60 pounds down since February - pics
I still have a hard time seeing myself as a thinner person but the pics show it all. I am now smaller than I was in high school and even middle school. Having always been the fat girl it is weird to be on the other side. Since joining MFP February 9th 2011 I have lost 60 pounds , before that on my own I had lost 8. Pics:…
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How old am I My turn
I am always told by everyone I do not look my age. Guesses anyone?
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PSA Directv to keep FX and others
Just posted on the SOA facebook page https://www.facebook.com/notes/sons-of-anarchy/fox-networks-and-directv-have-reached-an-agreement-for-directv-to-continue-carry/10150363245532054. Yay for Directv customers and SOA and American Horror Story fans!
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Workout for hubby to start with
My husband has finally decided to give working out a try, after months of me trying to get him to. He is not completely out of shape but has a few pounds to lose and could use the mood boost. But when I started I used Leslie Sansone videos and he is not too interested in starting there. What would be suggested for a man to…
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8th grade prom dress....
Today my mom brought over my old 8th grade prom dress, I am going to re-purpose it into a wrap for my daughter for a wedding she is in. I decided to try it on. Now I remember this dress fitting, but only because it is a stretchy material. I wasn't squeezed in like a sausage but it was snug. Today it is definitely too big.…
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Hamstring ouchie what to do?
So um during my nighttime "workout" I pulled my hamstring. Any stretches to help? what cardio workouts can I do and not make it worse? thanks in advance
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Pregnant woman runs marathon...then delivers
Thought this was pretty awesome http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Moms/marathon-mom-pregnant-woman-amber-miller-finishes-chicago/story?id=14706286#.TpNtpM6mmWc.facebook
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Butter in my eye
Seriously you pervs! lol Really though I was spraying I can't believe its not butter on my toast. The top somehow slipped as I pressed down.Went right in my freaking eye. It burns.
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Asparsagus
WHY does it make your pee smell?!
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Is this dress ok for a wedding?
Hubby wants me to wear the dress in my profile pic to a friends wedding tonight. I had another not so sexy dress picked out. The wedding is at 6 if that makes any difference. Just not sure if it is too much, too sexy etc for a wedding. Thanks for any opinions good or bad :)
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Tattoo Day Spin off - meaning of tattoo
Everyone is showing off their tattoos but no one is saying what they stand for, if its just something they like or what so do tell! Mine has my kids names in stars as they are the stars of my life and the bubbles are my personality. The butterfly is for the baby we lost, it was a way to help me get over the loss and always…
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Splenda deal alert!
This weekends paper had a $3 off the new Splenda Essentials (you may still be able to get if you have a local paper that only goes out a couple times a week or order on ebay or other coupon sites). Target has these in 80 count packs for $3.49 or $3.89 depending on location. Makes for a really great deal :)
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48 pounds down progress pics
I am 48 pounds down and just 11 pounds from what I thought would be my ultimate goal. Now I believe I will try to lose another 15. *tried to resize but didn't seem to work but here they are (right click and view image if needed) [img]http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/forziatifam/weight loss/141july293-1.jpg[/img]…
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For kids: How MUCH at snack time?
My kids are 8, 4 and 2. We have set snack and meal times. It seems like in between they are always hungry. I am just not sure if I am feeding them enough or if it is just that they want something else for whatever reason. Snacks I try to keep healthy. Apple, banana, cucumber, crackers with cheese. Sometimes they will have…
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Med for BP effect on loss/sodium
My doctor just placed me on hydrochlorothiazide or HCTZ for my BP (had issues off and on for several years). This is my first time being on this during an attempt to lose weight. I am on a very low dose because he hopes my continuing weight loss will lower my BP. I did not think to ask him what effect it would have on my…
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Bright side to my npw small boobs
I have been rather sad to watch the girls shrink. Seems half my weight loss has been from there :( I have gone from a D (DD while nursing) to small C. But over the weekend I discovered for the first time since I was probably 11 my boobs fit into the built-in tank top bra :) Kinda silly I guess but made me feel a lil better…
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What does fitness mean to you?
What does fitness mean to you? To me it means being healthy. Eating well, exercising, being a healthy weight. But evidently to a lot of people this site is only for those still trying to lose weight and if you have already done so you need to get the hell off. And lord forbid you should show off your body that you worked…
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Not hungry after a cheat day?
Last night we had friends over, had some drinks and it led to some drunken munchies. I ate WAY too much. Today I just have not been hungry. And this has happened a couple times after a day where I ate too much. Its not that I am intentionally not eating but I am honestly not very hungry. And when I do get hungry I am…
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Soda NSV
I have a serious problem with soda, well more specifically dark sodas like Pepsi and Coca Cola. I can drink ginger ale on occasion and not have a problem. But ONE Pepsi and I am hooked all over again. The last time I drank it was September 29, 2010. My husband bought 2, 24oz Pepsi's to help a friend out with some contest.…
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What do you love butt most hate?
Is there a certain workout you just love but usually hear people say they hate? I LOVE planks but everyone else I know just hate them with a passion. *please excuse the extra "t" I put in but in the title
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Help me like celery (not with pb)
I cannot seem to eat celery unless it is COVERED in peanut butter, and that seems to negate the health benefits, Any other ideas on how to use up the celery sitting in my refrigerator?
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Seasonal activity level??
I have my level set at sedentary. Spend the day with the kids doing crafts, household stuff but not really very active. But now that its spring we are outside moving around the yard, at the park, my sons sports etc. Should I change my activity level now?
