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wedding DJ update
:flowerforyou: I just wanted to let everyone know that I feel SOOOOOOOO much better. I heard back from the Dj and he said he doesn't blame us, it has been a rough go, and that he is currently recovering from a ruptured brain anerysm (sp? yikes!) And that it is probably better for him to take the season off anyway. Anyway…
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Blood Pressure Question?
SOooooo... I tested my blood pressure on one of those self serve machines at a pharmacy, and it said my blood pressure is 98/64. That sounds REALLY low to me. Everything I can find online only talks about BP being too high and says anything under 120/90 is within the optimal range. But... is that not way too low? It was…
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SAVE ME FROM THE COOKIES
My fiance is having a rough week at work so I baked him some cookies... Maybe I should have made him a veggie tray instead. lol. They are chocolate chip shortbread cookies and they are staring right at me!!
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10 Questions
every MFPer has an answer to: 1. What are your starting, current and goal weights? 209, 156, 135 2. What's been the hardest thing since beginning your weight-loss journey? Getting into the habit of exercising daily... I am very lazy. 3. What's your favourite exercise? I like jogging... which is weird, because I used to…
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Favourite protein powder?
I'm in Canada. I need to increase my protein intake. What's your favourite protein powder to add to smoothies? I prefer vanilla flavour.
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Kerri's top 10 reasons why you're not losing weight
Ok, I'm not a doctor, I'm not even a nurse, all of these are from personal experience and observation. I have read a shocking amount of "I'm so frustrated, I've been here a week [or 3 days, or 2 weeks] and I havn't lost anything!" So I thought instead of replying to all those separate threads I decided to make my own. All…
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Delicious oatmeal raspberry almond muffins :)
I made some delicious muffins yesterday by tweaking an old recipe and I thought I would share it with you all. The calories aren't too bad, and the ingredients are very healthy! Oatmeal Raspberry Almond Muffins Makes 12 muffins 1 cup quick cooking oats 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/2…
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What amazing new food did you discover this week?
mmmm couscous! It's my newest discovery :)
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Blood Type diet??
Ok, I don't mean diet to lose weight, I mean diet, as in the way you eat. My husband and I are prepping to begin trying to conceive and I have been doing lots of research on what to eat, how much to eat, etc. I came across this book at the library. It's all about eating right for fertility and overall health based on your…
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Healthy alternative to ice cream!
I found this amazing recipe in a pregnancy diet book I've been reading. I tried it out and WOW it's delish!! It's a frozen dessert but don't be fooled, it DOESN"T taste like ice cream. It's got more of a sorbet texture but it's ingredients are stellar and I'm pretty sure I'm in love. Blueberry Ice Yield: 2 generous…
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Sneaking in Vegetables
I'm not a big vegetable eater so I'm always looking for ways to sneak more of them into my diet. I HATE raw veggies, so having a big ole salad is no use to me. I thought we could share ways of sneaking in more veggies for all of us that aren't big fans. These ideas are good for the kiddos too! 1. I like to add about a cup…
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Gluten free candy
I'm filling easter eggs for an egg-hunt for my neice. She can't have gluten and she can't have artificial colours. I'm going to use a lot of stickers and little toys and trinkets but easter just isn't easter without some candy. Can anyone tell me some types/brands of candy that are gluten and artificial dye free and where…
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Ugh, chinese food?
My husband and I were invited to hi grandmother's house for dinner tonight, we're ordering CHinese food. I'm not a big fan, it always makes my tummy hurt afterwards, but I have to eat something! Can someone share with me which chinese food items are big nonos and which ones would be ok, calorie-wise?
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I am back... and someone seriously needs to fill me in
I'm begininng my long awaited return to MFP today. The wedding was great (I posted some non-professional pics in my profile, we don't get good pics for another week or 2) , the summer was great but it's time to get back to work :grumble: So who's still around? I don't see many familiar names!
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Maintenance is frustrating!!
I've been on maintenance for 2 full weeks now... and I have gained 3 lbs! WTH? I am still exercising vigorously everyday. I have only increased my caloric intake to 1500 net calories, no more. Yet I am consistently gaining weight? Does that make any sense at all? because it doesn't to me... I'm at the point where I'm…
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Welcome me to Maintenance :) Reached my goal!
Today I weigh 140 lbs :bigsmile: :noway: Wowzers.... I'm really happy and excited :) But I need some tips from people in the maintenance stage. My maintenace calories are set at 1750 cals a day, plus exercise calories. I've been eating 1300-1400 cals plus exercise calories. Should I raise my intake slowly, or all at once?…
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Help me choose my wedding hair :)
I thought this would be fun and I am so stuck, there are 4 styles I really like! Lets take a vote. Here's me and my hair: Here's my dress (in white though): I'm not wearing a veil. I may have a flower in my hair but I'm not positive yet. Which do you ladies (and guys) think would suit me best? Option 1: Side Pony Option 2:…
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I gained a pound this week...
of MUSCLE I know it's muscle because I can see major definition in my arms, calves and thighs. I've been hitting the strength training crazy hard for the past month and I'm seeing major changes in my body. Just thought I'd share that I am SO ok with gaining this pound! :flowerforyou:
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I need some help with my tummy! *pic included*
OK, here's the deal, I'm been working on toning via strength training for about 3 weeks now, pretty intensely, and before that too though less intensely. I've notice MAJOR changes and improvements in my arms, thighs, calves and lower back. MAJOR. My my tummy seems to be at a standstill. I really want to be ready and…
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For those of you that do PILATES
I just tried pilates for the first time this morning. I read it can really help with overall toning, so I thought I'd give it a try. I used a DVD and did 2 of the 20 minute lessons- so 40 minutes total. My abs and thighs are a bit sore and I worked up a bit of a sweat. I'm guessing I didn't burn all that much, but I am…
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I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited!!
Yesterday was the best day ever! We had our Income tax processed at H&R block and were told that combined we would be getting about 4000$ back! We were so happy because that more than pays for the honeymoon we have planned. So yesterday our checks arrived in the mail.... and instead of 4000$ we got just under 7000$!! I was…
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Help! I found a stray puppy and I need some assistance
My fiance and I went for a walk today, there are hundreds of stray dogs around here, but usually the little pups are pretty well cared for. We're walking along and we come upon this tiny black puppy with white paws. He lets me pet him and he's go no collar or anything. He has a pretty ouch looking cut on his front paw and…
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In need of some awesome recipes- cookies & squares
Alrighty guys, as some of you know my wedding is quickly approaching and I we are having a catered dessert reception yuuuum:laugh: I want to make a selection of cookies and squares to place alongside the collection of cakes and pies that are being catered. I'm not big on making squares so I don't really have recipes for…
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What do you know about Mono?
Soooo some of you may recall I was very sick just over a week ago- went to the doctor and was told I had strep throat. Tomorrow is my last day on penicillin and I am still all swollen in my tonsils and lymph notes. I'm pretty convinced I've got mono: I had a VERY sore throat for a week and a half, now it's more of a tired…
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Why is life so depressing?
Sometimes I think the whole world is just TOO messed up. Last night a grade 8 student that my fiance teaches hung herself. Her Grandmother found her this morning. She was only 13. She wasn't a bad kid, she wasn't being bullied at school. She had been living in foster care and was only recently placed with her Grandma. How…
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I'm really sick :(
Ok, so it'll be a week tomorrow since I first got sick. At first I thought it was a cold, or maybe the flu because the symptoms were pretty intense. Now I'm not sure: I have a mild fever, headache, stuffy nose, very sore throat, swollen tonsils, a yucky cough and really swollen lymph nodes. The lymph node thing has me a…
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Celebrating 1 year with MFP, time for some horn tooting!!
:flowerforyou: Today is my 1 year anniversary here at MFP: 1 year ago I weighed 209 lbs, and set out to lose 59 lbs. I never thought I'd do it, I kept telling myself, you know self, I'd be happy just to get down to 175 (my all time lowest adult weight which I hit when I was 19). When I reached 175 I was simply amazed at…
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QUICK!!!
I need your best chocolate chip cookie recipe. Not low cal. regular. :laugh: Makin' cookies tomorrow :bigsmile:
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How's the weather?
:ohwell: We are having a blizzard up here! forecast says 20cm by tomorrow morning. ugh :noway:
