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Trust me. You don't want to open this thread.
Hey, I warned you. I'll warn you again. Below is a picture of a spider I just caught outside. It's big and scary and nasty. SPIDER AHEAD!!! v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v If you keep scrolling, I can't take the blame for it being all freaky and spidery! v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v This is a…
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BREAKING: Extreme Weight Loss Contestant Almost Died
http://truthinchange.com/2011/10/real-reality-the-scary-truth-and-scandal/ Real Reality the Scary Truth and Scandal by James Garrison People are going to hate me regardless of what I do in this world and the last few months have cemented that theory for me. It doesn’t matter how positive I am or what I do they will find a…
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I'm back! And so is the rest of me. Friends?
EDIT: Please include a detailed message with your friend request. I don't add complete strangers and want to know what you're all about first. Thanks!!! No blanks, please! Hey, everyone. I started on MFP in 2011 and lost 85 lbs. over the course of 2 years. Last year I gained it back (for a variety of reasons). Today is DAY…
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Metabolism Booster: Apple Cider Vinegar
I've started drinking 2 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar (in 2 cups water w/a tbsp. of honey) everyday. It's supposed to be great for your metabolism. Can anyone attest to this? I add a pinch of cayenne. It's pretty weird but not bad. I've read all over the internet that it's good for metabolism. Is this true or just a silly…
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HELP, please! I've been sick for a week!
HELP...Cannot stop coughing. It's worse when I lay down. Been going on for a full week now. Throat is raw and cough-burnt and I'm exhausted from no rest. DayQuil, Zicam and cough drops aren't working. I generally do NOT go to the doctor for colds. It's just a waiting game and rest/hydration are always a surefire way to get…
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Soda does NOT dehydrate you!
I've always heard that soda dehydrates you. I am drinking Pepsi and watching the Soft Drinks episode of Modern Marvels which states carbonated soft drinks are 99% water. This prompted me to do a search which turned up countless articles* that debunk the dehydration myth. Caffeine IS a diuretic but not nearly enough to…
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There is A 2nd Brain in Your Gut
Some info: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=gut-second-brain As Olympians go for the gold in Vancouver, even the steeliest are likely to experience that familiar feeling of "butterflies" in the stomach. Underlying this sensation is an often-overlooked network of neurons lining our guts that is so extensive…
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How to begin (exercising)???
Okay, dudes, I started out 115 lbs. overweight. I've been on MFP since the beginning of 2011. I lost 75 lbs. that year with diet alone. I spent all of 2012 maintaining at 160 then gained about 10 lbs. back in the last 6 months which leaves about 50 lbs. left to lose. I want to start working out. I think it's the key to…
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SUPER TALL GUYS EVERYWHERE!
So, I have a freakish obessesion with ridiculously tall men. You need to know that part in order for what I'm about to propose to make any sense. I think all men should reach a peak height of, say, 6'8" and every time they purposely do something awful to someone they are dating, they automatically shrink an inch. And I…
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Re-Introduction After Losing 75 Lbs.
Hey, everyone! I used to be REALLY active on MFP when I was working from home and single. Now I'm in a new state (GA) with a new job (bar tender) and a new boyfriend (the handsome Vincent) and my weight loss has totally stalled. I even gained a few back. I'm too scared to look at the scale quite yet but I'm sure it's…
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Can't Sleep After Working Out (HOURS Later)
I never work out. EVER. Today we went to the Y. Did the elliptical for 15 minutes. Spent another 20 minutes doing upper body on some machines. Played 3 games of racquetball. That was 15 hours ago. It's 7am and I still haven't been able to sleep. We had a good dinner; I even had a couple drinks and a bubble bath after so I…
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PALEO: Cavemen diet? W.rong
http://www.salon.com/2013/03/10/paleofantasy_stone_age_delusions/ “Paleofantasy”: Stone Age delusions An evolutionary biologist explains why everything you think you know about cavemen (and their diet) is wrong BY LAURA MILLER Four years ago, biology professor Marlene Zuk was attending a conference on evolution and…
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I'm super new! Hi, there :)
I'll paste my intro from a couple other keto forums here: Hey, ladies and gents. I'm a 28/f full-time student and bar tender in the southeast USA. I lost 80 lbs. in 2011 using myfitnesspal to count calories and have maintained that loss (with no variation) since then. I still have 40 lbs. to lose to get to a healthy weight…
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Extreme Vanity Sizing at Target! TWO+ sizes too low!
I would love to believe I am wearing a size 8 right now, but let's get real. I'm 5'2" and 172 lbs. with much of my extra weight in my *kitten* and thighs. I bought two pairs of size 8 jeans from Target (Merona brand) in two different fits. One is tight (low-rise) and the other fits perfectly (mid-waist). But in a designer…
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Diet Coke vs. Coke Zero
What is the point of both of these existing? And which do you prefer? I don't drink soda regularly, but when I do, I prefer the taste (aspartame! lol) of Diet Coke. Regular Coke is just so viscous. We got Coke Zero tonight and it's thick like regular Coca Cola but in a bubbly way instead of a syrupy way. Which do you like?
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Existing on a LOWER CLASS Income
The idiocy of small businesses NOT offering benefits options for full-time employees: If you have to call out sick, you lose a day's wage. Not only do you have to cross your fingers that you will still have a job when you are healthy again (right-to-work states for the lose) and not only do you NOT get to stay home and…
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PROOF that FAT can turn into MUSCLE!
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/01/090130-immortal-jellyfish-swarm.html "...cells are often completely transformed in the process. Muscle cells can become nerve cells or even sperm or eggs." In the spirit of the presidential and vice prez debates, I thought I'd try my hand at some good old fashioned cherry…
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Just sayin'...
FACT: I lost nearly 80 lbs. in 2011 and have 40 lbs. left to lose. FACTS: My BMR is 1400 and my TDEE is 2000. I've been netting between 1200-1800 calories per day for the last 6 months and MAINTAINING. I weigh my food using a digital scale. I work out intermittently, have a very active job and social life and bike to and…
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Dipped Marshmallows! [pics]
These are ultra-cheap and relatively low-cal as desserts go. Gotta love a one-bite dessert, composed mostly of air, covered in your favorite toppings, eh? :drinker: EDIT: Sorry those pictures were huge...here ya go...just go there: >>> http://imgur.com/a/ouwha#0 <<< Chocolate-peanut butter and jelly, Bailey's Irish Cream…
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GF and BF Insane together... :D
We started Insanity a few days ago. I'm not seeing any weight loss yet but it's only been 4 days. My boyfriend is already very thin but he is seeing obvious changes in his body already. I have to wait to uncover my muscles as I'm still 40 lbs. overweight. I'm NETTING about 1200-1400 calories per day. My MFP goal is 1200…
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How come no one ever thinks they're the BAD one?
How come no one ever thinks they're one of the bad ones? Everyone ELSE is always "lazy" or "stupid" or "selfish" or "mean" or "wrong" or "hurtful" or whatever else. So, tell me...why aren't YOU ever the one who effed up? Or continuously effs up? "Most people" claim that "most people" are ___insert negative adjective…
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How To Calculate Calories Burned *WITHOUT* HRM
I love sharing this site here and this is a repost for any noobies: http://www.braydenwm.com/calburn.htm My friends with heart rate monitors say it is a very accurate calculator. Basically, take your heart rate by feeling your pulse in your neck with your finger tips in 15-second intervals. Do this 3 or 4 times over the…
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Aspirin's fat burning mechanism found
Just saw this article on reddit. Any sci-nerds wanna help us determine how/if this impacts weight loss? :drinker: http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/04/20/3481356.htm Aspirin's fat burning mechanism found Carolyn Herbert ABC Friday, 20 April 2012 It may be great for curing a splitting headache, but scientists have…
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Living room of DOOM!!!
HI! Please help me arrange my living room! It's laid out so weird, i just don't know what to do. I figured you guys would be full of great and hilariously awful ideas! :D Here's the screenshot of the current layout: Don't worry. I measured with a record sleeve so it's totally proportionate. :laugh: DETAILS!* We just have a…
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255-cal. Vegetarian Sweet Chili (Slow-Cooker)
I loveloveLOVE slow-cooker recipes and this one is easy as pie. Er. Chili. Change up the ingredients to your liking. I just sort of combined a few different online recipes and then added some stuff that sounded awesome. I live in Georgia now and picked up some peaches from a roadside stand on the way home from the beach…
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There is no such thing as a "CURSE WORD"
So, in my opinion, there's just no such thing as profanity. This includes bad words, curse words, cuss words, swear words, derogatory names or labels, etc. Here's my reasoning: 1. Language evolves. Words that were considered profane in the past might now just be part of the average, politically-correct Westerner's…
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Link Between Fast Food and Depression Confirmed
FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology The link between fast food and depression has been confirmed According to a recent study headed by scientists from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of Granada, eating commercial baked goods (fairy cakes, croissants, doughnuts, etc.) and…
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What word did you make up?
My mom always used to say she was going to put her "foo-foo" stuff in her coffee, meaning flavored creamer. Then we started seeing billboards with "foo-foo" for coffee. Recently, my boyfriend and I coined the term "Wyoming". It's not only a state but also a verb. It means sitting in the middle of nowhere doing nothing.…
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"I just won the lottery!"
That's what I'll be saying when I win this mega millions jackpot! :laugh: Okay, so I spent $2 on two tickets. First time in my life. Not too shabby as far as holding out on pointless gambling goes. :tongue: But I wanted to ask you guys... What would YOU do if you won the lottery? Save it, spend it, donate it, invest it?…
