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Ethical pickle
So, I'm in a 2 part pickle, and I'd appreciate advice/opinions from everyone who cares to give any. Here's some "back story" (if you wanna call it that): I work at a University Bookstore. I recently transferred from the main campus location to one of our branch campus stores. We only have about 1500 students as apposed to…
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Natural treats
I have such a sweet tooth, but have put myself on no junk food for a while. So I am looking for treats I can make with all natural ingredients. I found someones recipe for No-Bake Granola Balls, and they are perfect! Oats, flax seed, pb (natural), honey, and coconut. I'm looking for more ideas along this vein. I would also…
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Putting myself out there
I decided to really put myself out there and share with the world my true journey. My battle of the bulge didn't start a year ago on MFP. I've been fighting for years and years. My whole adolescent/adult life, really. I was my heaviest as a teenager, I really don't know my weight, but I know my pant size back then.…
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Bras?
Throwing out a random question... for any of you ladies that wear shirts, or dresses, with the one shoulder style... how do you wear a bra with that? lol I've seen so many cute tops and dresses with that style, but I'm not all about letting the girls fly free... so how do you wear a bra with a one shouldered top? Strapless…
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Stevia vs sugar
I've never used Stevia before, but the website says it can be way sweeter than regular sugar so you can use less of it. If that's so, how do I adjust my measurements? Does anyone know? The website said 1 packet of Stevia = 2 tsp of sugar. But how much is in a "packet"? Just trying to get more info on this. Thanks!
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Treadmill advice
I'm wanting to get a treadmill sometime in the near future (hopefully). Looking for suggestions on brands that are really good quality but won't break the bank. Any suggestions? I've looked at reviews on Amazon for treadmills in my price bracket, but there are always so many conflicting views, that it gets overwhelming.…
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Warriors vs Spartans
I'm signed up for a Spartan Sprint race in June and 2 Warrior Dash races (July and Sept). Other than the names... what's the main difference? I'm gonna have a freakin' blast no matter what. I'm just curious what the big differences are cuz they seem like pretty much the same thing. Thoughts/opinions on which is better?…
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Financing Disney runs
I'm seriously contemplating doing the "Coast to Coast" challenge put on by the Disney Resorts for running a half or full marathon at each park in the same calendar year. These would be my first ever runs of this magnitude. However, the cost of this challenge is pretty hefty! Not only is the registration fee over $100 for…
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I'm a Warrior!
Just signed up for my first Warrior Dash event!! Super excited! For those that have done one, how should I train? Mostly running? Holy crap, I'm so excited! :happy:
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Holiday blues
The holidays have lost their excitement and fun over the years (maybe I've just worked retail too long). I miss the family traditions we had growing up. Hubby and I (no kids) want to try and start our own traditions to help the holiday blues... what are some of your traditions that make the holidays special for you?
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Insanity "before" and "after" pics
Just finished Insanity, so I thought I'd put myself out there with all the rest of you brave souls and post some "before" and "after" pics. Be kind! lol Not sure if the pics will show up, but the links should work. :) Before Insanity (already down 23.4lbs): After Insanity (down another 10.6lbs!):
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My Insanity is problematic
Tried to do Insane Abs today instead of Cardio Abs, but my Insane Abs dvd is apparently in non-USA format, so my player won't play it. And the dvd that has another work out plus Insane Abs will play, but the work out looks like it's all chopped up. It starts in the middle of a move and skips from one move to another. We…
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My Insanity is problematic
Tried to do Insane Abs today instead of Cardio Abs, but my Insane Abs dvd is apparently in non-USA format, so my player won't play it. And the dvd that has another work out plus Insane Abs will play, but the work out looks like it's all chopped up. It starts in the middle of a move and skips from one move to another. We…
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Insanity beat down
Is it normal for my ribcage to feel like its been beaten by a bat after the first week of month 2 Insanity? lol Everything's been sore from this week, it's pretty killer... but my ribs are tender to the touch. Is it because I'm working my core more? But then why don't my abs hurt just as much? Is it due to doing something…
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Egg substitute to real eggs
If a recipe calls for egg substitute, but I want to use real eggs... how do I convert that? Say the recipe calls for 1/2 cup egg substitute... what is that in real eggs?
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Dairy with less sugar?
So, I loves me some dairy. :) But my 2 faves for breakfast (yogurt and milk) are loaded with sugar! I'm trying to watch my sugar intake but still get my servings of dairy. What are some other good options? I do eat cheese and cottage cheese... am I missing out on something else that could be great?
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BUTT - it's an NSV :)
My hubby likes my curves... that's good! :wink: So I always get little pats on the bum, with an occasional light pinchy. :blushing: So tonight, I was looking in the pantry trying to find something to make for dinner. He came up behind me and patted my bum. Then he looks down and says "Man, you really ARE getting small!"…
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Insanity Fit Test
Question for my fellow Insanity-ites. :) On the Fit Test move "Low Plank Oblique", do you count each side as one rep (Right=1 rep; Left=1 rep) or do you count them together as one (R+L=1 rep)? I've been doing the latter, but I don't know which is right, the guide isn't specific about it like some of the other moves.…
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Warrior Dash w/HRM
So, I'm thinking about doing the Warrior Dash in July. Anyone out there done one before? If I do it, I'd like to wear my HRM, but I don't want to ruin it. I know it's water proof, but there are mud pits etc and I'm wondering if that will mess it up. Also, climbing over barracades, will that bang up the transmitter on the…
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Craving lemon
I'm craving something lemon-y lately. Anyone have a good low cal/fat recipe for something lemon-y? Lemon bars? Lemon creme pie? Lemon yogurt isn't cutting it for me. I'm a horrible cook and not creative in the kitchen at all so trying to come up with my own creation has failed. lol I'd appreciate some yummy ideas! :)
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New (smaller) pants!
I always buy my pants at Old Navy because the "Short" style is the best one I can find to fit my stubby legs. Well, went to the mall to get new pants for the hubby, so while we were there we stopped in at ON to see what I could find. Picked a new style, "Sweetheart", instead of my current "Flirt" and grabbed a 10 and a 12…
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Death by Starbucks!
My manager is insisting on buying me something at our Starbucks cafe for helping her out so much... I've tried nicely declining, but she's insisting. I'm not a coffee drinker, or tea... I do like the vanilla bean frap, but I'd rather just not have those added calories in one beverage. HELP! lol I'm so non-confrontational,…
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Insanity
Starting Insanity on May 1... should I be scared?? lol What can I expect? (besides pain and sweat lol)
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Shrink the boobs??
I tried on my "goal shirt" last night, just to see where I'm at with it. Tight, yes, but tolerable around the tummy (yay!), but still way too tight on the boobs! Anything I can do to help this chestal area?? I know I can't spot reduce fat, but are there some exercises that will help tighten the chest muscles... or…
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Take Home Chef
I'm hooked on this show! My idea of cooking has always been throwing a frozen pizza in the oven. lol But now that I'm trying to eat better, I need to actually COOK! I've been getting ideas from this show. Has anyone ever tried any of the recipes? I'm such a chicken to try anything new, so I'm hoping to hear some good…
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Lost 1 foot of flab!!
I gave up my scale and measuring tape for Lent, and today was the end of it. So onto the scale I went... down 8.8 pounds! A disappointment at first after 40 days, but after calculating it out, it's a totally healthy weight loss of just under 1.5 lbs/week (1.47 or something like that). So I'm much happier knowing that! Onto…
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30 Day Shred pain
So I'm on level 3 of the 30 Day Shred, been doing it for a few days now. But I find the very last strength move to be quite painful! Not like "ooh, I can feel the burn!" type painful, but it just plain hurts type painful. It's the plank move balancing on your weights. I can do the move just fine, that's not the issue. But…
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Tight thighs
I need a few suggestions... I found in my bottom dresser drawer a pair of jeans that had been much too tight a while back, but now fit. Problem is my thighs... they fit my butt great and button/zip no prob. No muffin top (YAY!). But they're still pretty tight around my thighs. I need ideas on exercises I can do to tone…
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Keep it fresh
Any tips, tricks, ideas on how to keep produce longer? Veggies have become about 80% of my diet, but they always starts to go bad before I can eat them all. If I just buy less at a time, then I run out and have to make trips to the store every couple days. So frustrating! Any thoughts?
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Feeling lazy?
Anyone else feel like a lazy bum on their "off" work out days? I feel like I haven't accomplished anything, even tho I walked to/from work (about 25 mins each way and is literally uphill both ways), and put in a full 8 hour day. So it's not like I sat on my butt all day eating bon bons, but without that formal work out, I…
