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couples what side of the bed do you sleep on
I'm a female(i know i know obvious in the profile pic) and I always sleep on the right side of the bed. My fiance says he always has slept on the left (when sleeping with someone of course) So I am wondering do most males sleep on the left side of the bed. Any couples out there that switch sides? crazy but I have never…
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Reston Va active people!
Hey there, I live in Reston va and I find it difficult as an adult to find friends that are 1. active 2. do what they say they will do 3. don't already have a bunch of other friends 4. don't have a lot of other obligations (kids, spouses that they have to be with all the time) I want to meet some people that are fun and…
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I'll admit it.........I love MFP debates!!
I do, I love the sarcasm, different opinions, debates, even the useless wacky topics some people post just to miff others. Maybe that makes me a small person but it keeps things fresh and interesting too. You can't change an opinion unless you take a stand against it first. Plus there is so much misinformation and random…
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Restless arm?
I get RLS(restless leg syndrome) once in a while, even less now that my diet is better. But the other night at about 3am I woke up with the same symptoms but in my arm. Has anyone else had this? It was so weird and very uncomfortable.
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just a funny thought about teens and cameras today
So I have noticed this new trend in photo taking, well its not that new but I never did it when I was a teen or early twenties. Why do girls now take photos with the camera pointing down and them looking up usually with their lips poking out. My cousin does this a lot of her facebook and she looks really ridiculous. I…
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calling all runners
I have been running off and on for 2 years, more so in the last year but i have done a half marathon, and a few 5ks, and a mud run. I just feel like I don't seem to be getting any faster. I run at a 10:50 pace and it's been that way for a few months now. My boss wants to do the warrior dash she is tall and has a nice long…
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Anyone else feel that earthquake on the East coast?
I'm in Northern Va and just felt an earthquake, my mom was on the phone with me in NC and she felt it too. Anybody else?
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is 80 degrees outside warm enough to swim in a lake?
My question is this, I am going to a lake cabin next week and it looks like it will be 80-87 degreese all week, will the water be warm for swimming or will it be a little chilly? Southern Maryland is the location of the cabin
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Jogging in cold weather...tips needed.
Cold weather is just around the corner, and I don't belong to a gym. I love running but didn't love it enough last winter to actually get out in the cold and jog. I don't think I can go this winter without jogging so I was wondering if anyone had some cold weather jogging tips. For example, what to wear, what not to wear,…
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Ladies do you feel like a serta
I seriously feel like a Serta mattress, my fiance cannot lay on any part of me without falling into a deep sleep within 5 minutes, we could have just woken up too. My dogs the same way but that is understandable, I am his pet bed. But my fiance and I swear it seems like any other guy I have dated would always fall asleep…
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Interesting factoid!
Federal Law allows most products a 20 percent variance on calorie content. So a cookie that is supposedly 300 calories could actually be 360 calories. Haha my first thought was well then couldn't it be 240 calories haha why does the count have to go up. Just a neat fact.
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How much over carb limit is too much?
I have recently switched my goals up to 30%carb, 40%protein, and 30%fat. My friend who is a personal trainer with knowledge of nutrition recommended this to help me with a plateau unfortunately she is on vacation right now so I can't ask her. I meet my calorie goal and meet my protein goal, I am a quite a bit under on fat…
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What nicknames do you have for your pets?
I posted this topic a while ago and it did pretty well. So I wanted to do it again. I have several nicknames for my pets Atlas(beagle mix) and Dexter(Tweenie Dachshund). They are Bug, Buggins, Frodo Buggins, Dexie, Sexy Dexie, Dexter Wexter, I could go on haha.............so what are yours?
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Calling all zombies and zombie hunters in the Northern Va ar
Old town Alexandria is having an awesome game of Zombie tag this weekend...... here are the details. As anyone who's seen the movie "Zombieland" can attest, the most important rule when being chased by undead creatures is cardio. Pick up the pace, and you'll avoid having your flesh ripped apart. The same principle will…
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NSV!! I noticed working out yesterday
HAHA my exercise pants are loose, which is great since they are some kind of elasticy spandex cotton blend. Never thought those would get loose. Really glad they did though!!!
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Work Rant!
We are sitting here waiting for this lady who is over a half hour late for her appt but is on her way. This drives me crazy being that it means we will now get off work late because she couldn't get her @ss here on time. You don't show up late for the last appt of the day people!! Especially if it's a Friday afternoon.…
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Any Verizon Workers on strike here??
My brother works for verizon and is now on strike. I was wondering if anyone on here works for verizon and if you do are you on strike? If so hows it going? If you want to help you can fill out the petition and send it to verizon at this site http://www.cwa-union.org/issues/entry/c/verizon
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why do exes look you up?
I have this recurring trend I notice as I get older. I have been in a steady relationship for 3 years and I am engaged. I have noticed since I was 18 that every year or so , my exes will randomly look me up on facebook, or friend me. I am not really sure why because they never seem to have any particular goal in mind. It's…
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Was I behind the door for this.........
I feel like I was behind the door when this information was passed out and it's still a little confusing to me. I am going to lay it out and can someone tell me if I am right or how this works. I have been busting my hump for the last few months with exercise, jogging, strength training, circuit training, you name it. Now…
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Ugh SPCA ads
Man these spca ads are killing me, showing the sad, hungry, abused doggies, and kitties, and the abused circus bears. Makes me not want to log onto mfp cause I know I will have to see the ads all the time. So sad........................
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working out and wine
I just got finished working out about 30 minutes ago, I worked out for about an hour doing 40 minutes of circuits and 20 minutes of running. I want to have a glass of wine but I am not sure if this will negatively affect/effect(i can never remember which one to use) my workout. Somebody, Anybody please…
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Heart Rate monitor question
Can I wear it for any activity, like if I was doing strengh training, or a jillian michaels circuit dvd can I wear my Heart rate monitor, or is it only for cardio like biking, swimming, running etc. I know its probably a dumb question but I just got the polar FT7 and I wasn't sure. Thanks!!
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I got the dreaded talk last night
I am sure quite a few of you know the one. The is this fitness thing gonna take over your whole life talk. He says you're on the phone logging everytime you eat and you exercise almost everyday (by the way I usually execise 20-40 minutes 5-6 days a week). This is very discouraging to me because I have to log my food…
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Beat the heat......how you say........
With Gazpacho! my new favorite, a summer soup that will chill you to the core, and the best part of it is it's super duper healthy!!! It's not to hard to make either, you can make a big batch and get all your veggies for the day. Yum! I recommend sitting outside on a hot day to eat it. Just a side note, gazpacho is…
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ugh I overate last night but I have a plan
So I went over my calorie goal last night..........way over. But I have a plan. I went over by about 650 calories, I was thinking since I zigzag my calories that I could take a couple hundred off from tonights and exercise for additional calorie burn but not count it, and then another couple hundred off sat night and that…
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weird food quirks
I have found after being on here for a while that I have food quirks. I like to hide my snacks because they feel more indulgent when I get them out of their hiding place. My most craved food is a cheese and mayo sandwich with potato chips on it. If I am trying to not eat something bad I find if I at least smell it then I…
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What time do you eat dinner?
I like to eat a later dinner, around 7-8pm, it keeps me from snacking too much before bed. What time do you like to eat dinner?
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2 days later sore muscles
Hey all, I was just wondering why after strength training my muscles don't get sore until 2 days later. Just curious why it takes that long?
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thought I understood this now I am a little confused
I thought I understood that protein and fat fill you up longer, I was starving by 11am this morning I had 1/2cup cottage cheese w/ pineapple jam, and 1/2 serving of grits. I thought I must be hungry because I haven't had enough protein and fat, Normally almost every morning I have a thin bagel, with 1.5 eggs, slice of…
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knee pain with lunges
I have never been a big fan of lunges but I know they are an excellent and necessary exercise, my problem is I get knee pain with them. I do not let me knee go past my toes, and I make sure to sink down into the lunge and try to maintain posture, any thoughts on what it could be or alternative ways to do a lunge?
