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Really really bad tattos
Check out this article--photo gallery at end of article. The monkey butt one was the worst, I think--well, the skull one was just too stupid for words! http://www.asylum.com/2008/05/22/no-regrets-the-best-worst-and-most-ridiculous-tattoos-ever/
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Exercise = Carbon Offsets
I use mapmyride.com to track all my cycling and walking miles. I noticed today that they just added some new stats called "Green Stats." Here's mine for this year since I started my health journey in April: Total Workout Days: 92 Distance Traveled: 2,025.63 mi. Gas Saved: 112.53 gallons Money Saved: $391.62 Carbon Offset:…
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Anyone hungry??
The church ladies had an Election Day luncheon sale and just dropped by some left-overs for us--I now have a 2 gallon zip-lock bag of home-made chicken salad (yes, mayo, salt, and all that good stuff!) in my fridge, with home made sweet potato biscuits. I don't even dare go in the kitchen! Anyone want me to FedEx you some…
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Craving....pepper????
Ok, what does it mean to crave pepper? I have a craving for anything with pepper sprinkled all over it! I know pepper isn't bad for you (is it?) but I don't want to go eat loads of it either!
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'oldie' back
Hi all, I was on here frequently a few years back but I've been a way a LONG time. Had some exercise related Achilles injuries that just set me way back and that plus other things resulting in me losing my focus for a couple years. Gained back all I had lost :ohwell: But last summer I was finally able to get back on track…
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"Walk off the belly fat"--getting the most from your walk
Just read this and thought it might benefit those of y'all who walk--sounds like some good tips http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/08/29/healthmag.walk.fat/index.html How to walk off the belly fat By Tracy Teare Sure, you know walking is good exercise. But here's something you might not realize: You can give your…
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Finally got a trainer for my bike!
Hi all, Popping in real quick to say hi! Thanks for all the messages from everyone of support and encouragement! I haven't had time to reply to everyone. My schedule continues to be unbelievably busy--got a funeral later today and my husband's step-mom is doing very badly on top of it all. Anyway, I have been doing better…
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I finally made my own Turkey Egg/Spring Rolls!
I read the recipe months ago for home made turkey rolls but never got around to making them. Since I've been eating WAAAAAYYYY too many real egg rolls lately, I figured I better find an alternative, so I made my own. I used turkey burgers chopped up (the only turkey I had in the house), a little soy sauce, some red and…
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Back--again--for good I hope!
Hi all--I'm back again. Sorry I disappeared again. Oh boy--what a couple of months. I've been busier than you-know-what. Plus, this cold weather just has me depressed--I hate it! I haven't been able to get on my bike in forever, and I just couldn't force myself to the gym. I came to really dislike going--I don't know why…
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What does 200 calories look like?
I found this great site while doing research on Splenda--it says how much 200 calories is in various foods. It was really interesting to see how much, say fruit, you can eat for 200 calories vs. a cheeseburger or french fries! :cry: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-200-calories-look-like.htm
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I'm back!
Hi all--I'm back from my hiatus. I'm heavier I know but I'm not even going to weigh, as it will just depress me. So, starting fresh today and will weigh in a bit. Took almost a month to just kick back and basically blow it! And, boy, did I blow it! Didn't track a thing, eat pretty much what I wanted--ate out ALOT, lots of…
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I'll be "away" for bit longer
Hi All, I haven't been on much recently. I've been swamped with Church Christmas preparations and taking care of my old dog, Emily, who become very ill with her cancer. We finally had her put to sleep this morning. I had gotten to 202 but the last 10 days or so have just been really blowing it. The emotions over knowing I…
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Lost weight over Thanksgiving!!!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! I was really good yesterday, stuck to my plan of Turkey with squash and peppers (helps its just me and DH too) and this morning, I'm down another 8/10 of a pound. That makes 77 pounds total loss and puts me at 202! Ok--now I'd love love love love to make it below 200 by Dec.…
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got in a bike ride finally!
Finally, today was not rainy or windy (too windy anyway) and the temp went above 35 this morning in time for my exercise time, so off I went! 39 degrees, 8 mph wind--brrrrr!!! Got in 19 miles anyway and burnt up 692 calories doing it with an average speed of 16.2mph--I really wanted to get back home!
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Another vegi discovered! Recipes sought!
Today, I tried bell peppers--and, guess what? I LOVED THEM! Why haven't you guys told me before now about all this great stuff I've just discovered since being on MFP--like squash, yogurt, and now bell peppers. Anyway, so we bought some and are making bell peppers to go with the old turkey tomorrow--what's a really good…
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Water intake calcalator
I stumbled upon this site just now that has a bunch of calculators, including a water intake calculator. It takes your age, and activity level, weight, etc. and tells you how much water you should drink every day. According to this calculator, I need to drink 205 ounces of water a day!!!!!! That's about 30-50 ounces more…
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Embarassing/dumb moments at the gym
Soo....yesterday I felt like a big dummy at the gym! And, I thought I'd share and get others to share theirs, too, so I wouldn't feel like the only one who's done something stupid at the gym! Here's mine: I started incorporating the rowing machine into my circuit training the other day, right? And yesterday, I hopped on…
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75.4 Pounds or 263,900 calories!
Today, I weighed and I'm down to 203.6! That's 75.4 pounds gone!! That's what I've now lost and 263,900 calories how much I've had to burn or not eat to lose 75 pounds! I think this calls for a Dance of Joy!
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To all who aren't eating all your calories or need to eat mo
(Just because this is ALWAYS a hot topic on MFP---some words (well alot of words:tongue: ) from personal experience! ) To those who don't eat all their calories (including exercise ones!) or who insist on eating way too few calories a day: your body is an amazing machine that will do what it takes to keep functioning. If…
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It's snowing!
This is crazy! We're getting snow flurries here--it won't stick or anything but we're still over a week before T-Day, and it's snowing in VA! I can't remember seeing snow before this early. And, Saturday, it was 72 degrees and I was wearing shorts :noway:
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Yes, you, too, could be dehydrated
Long--but a lot to explain--sorry. Since cold weather hit, I've resorted to working out at the YMCA nearby. I've been doing circuit training and learning all the cardio machines. I work out for between 80-90 minutes each time I go there. And, boy, do I sweat! I mean, it's almost embarrassing. I'm a "sweater", and I just…
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MFP Cycle Gang--11/10/08
Somehow, I neglected to start our thread on Monday--my bad! Anyway--I got in 21 miles on Monday and then snuck in 28 miles this morning before the rains came again. Anyone able to get out in the "nice" late fall weather to ride?
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New to jogging
So, I'm hoping to enter a Triathlon next year (got to learn to swim first though!) but I've started jogging in preparation for it. What's a good pace for jogging? what ratio do you increase your distance by? Any tips?
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I've lost a 2nd grader
We had a function at church today, and someone asked how much weight I've lost so far. When I said 72 pounds, a young girl who is in 2nd grade said "WOW! That's how much I weigh!" So, I've lost the equivalent of a 2nd grader! I tried to pick her up to just see what 72 pounds I've lost felt like, and I couldn't do it. It…
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Too cool!
I went to our little post office today for the first time in a few weeks, and the counter lady didn't recognize me! She was amazed at how "different" I look--as she put it--since she saw me last. I've got to get my DH to take some pics now and see if I really do look at that different. But it was cool to have someone not…
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FINALLY! After 6 week plateau, 6/10 of a pound loss!
6 weeks of nothing but you guys kept me hanging in there with your great stories and jokes and tips and encouragement! Yesterday, I realized I hadn't measured in over a month and discovered that although I had plateaued for 6 weeks!! :grumble: that I had lost 1/2" on my waist and a 1/2" on my hips and 1/2" on my thighs!…
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MFP Cycle Gang-11/2/2008
Hi All!! Well, seems I took off last week and guess everyone else did, too, or I missed the post anyway. The weather finally got a little better today though, and I went out this morning and got in 20 miles. The next 3 days are supposed to be rainy here :grumble: Anyway else get a ride in today?
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Ladies, help! Hungry all the time and looking for answers
I'm hoping one of my fellow women might have an answer to this but I'm feeling like I'm starving! I mean, for the last 3-4 weeks, I am just constantly, and I mean constantly!, hungry. Not just cravings--although I get those--but I just feel like I am never ever full and could turn around and eat more right after finishing…
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Tried something new for exercise
It's yucky raining out again today, so again no dog walking and no cycling. And, I just didn't feel like going to the gym. So, I tried jumping rope again then hurt my Achilles tendon :cry: OUCH! Anyway, was moping around when I spied my unused stationary recumbent bike sitting there as a silent accusation. So, I had an…
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Women loses 170 pounds!
And, she did it by" just eating sensibly. " Imagine that! Great article--check it out. http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/10/27/weightloss.kathy.tandy/index.html
