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Don't hyper-focus on weight loss...
Weight loss, when needed, is a very healthy goal. But please note that you are who you are, no matter what you weigh. This is kind of a blessing, but it can be a little hard to swallow when you have been focusing on weight loss, and only weight loss, for so long that one day you realize you lost focus on some of the…
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Do you pray?
Do you think your prayers are heard? Why or why not?
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What makes someone sexy?
A man with a talent, doesn't really matter what, just that he's really good at it... Could be an awesome painter, a talented athlete, a top CEO, really doesn't matter what he's good at, just that he stands out in the field that he loves... Oh yes, and he must be heterosexual. . :happy: What do YOU think makes someone sexy?
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Blackened Tilapia
This recipe is from Cooking Light Magazine. It's tasty and easy, so I wanted to share it! * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets * 2 teaspoons ground cumin * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder * 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper * 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper * cooking spray Directions:…
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What to Eat??? Help planning meals
I have had more than one person ask me what to eat... so I decided to share this with the community, and perhaps you all have your favorite items to share too. :-) For Dinners: Go to the library and check out a couple "healthy" cooking cookbooks. Find some items that you like and make them. I like to make several and…
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Mean, ugly response when posting?
To anyone who has reached out, posted, and gotten a hurtful response: Please don't let a mean comment stand in the way of your success. You are worth too much! Just note that some people may have good intentions and poor communication skills, they may be a know-it-all, a mean person, or they may just be a miserable being…
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Running = bruised/black toe nails
After running 13.1 miles a couple weeks ago, two of my toenails were sore. In fact, I would wake up when the comforter grazed over them while sleeping. I realized that I was hurting when I was running, and so I must have curled my two toes under and was running on them, unknowingly. Days went by, then I noticed a bruise…
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Near Death Experience?
Have you ever either come close to dying or died momentarily and been resuscitated? If so, did it change you? If so, in what way?
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Best Movie of all time
What is your favorite movie of all time?
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What triggers you to want to eat?
If I am exhausted having spent hours picking up and cleaning and then my family members come in and leave items, food crumbs, pots, glasses, dishes, clothing, coats, backpacks, mail, newspapers, gym bags, sport equipment and such, all within an hour or two of coming home... like I'm their live-in help. That often acts as a…
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Tongue Patch Surgery for weight loss (CRAZY)
If you haven't heard about it, it's a patch that a doctor sews onto the patients tongue, which stays on for 4 weeks, but no longer for safety reasons (not sure what those are). Basically, the patch makes it painful to even talk for two weeks and impossible to eat solid foods (because of it being too painful). Then the last…
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Super Bowl: Who R U Pulling for?
Who are you pulling for and, more interesting to a Super Bowl dummy like me, why is that your team of choice? I'd like to have a reason to "like" or "dislike" a team... so I'd like your input. So far I've found: Patriots: QB Brady is hot, and married billionaire supermodel from Brazil (good gossip, but not a great reason…
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Heart Rate Too High
Would love to get some advice from trainers or people with trainers who have the same issue... I'm 44 and I exercise a lot, so I thought I was in pretty good shape. Finished a Sprint Triathlon and felt fine. However, I recently purchased a Heart Rate Monitor (Polar 4) to track my efforts. I noticed that my heart rate goes…
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Save $3K (at least don't waste it!)
A friend of mine paid a Dr $3K for a total of 3-months weight loss program, one visit per week. The doctor ran numbers like: her weight, body fat %, BMI, total lbs of fat vs other matter, goals, etc... She already knew she needed to lose weight, or she wouldn't have gone there! When she loses enough weight to make her…
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How to prevent droopy skin
I have had many, many people ask why I don't have "bat wings" under my arms and /or droopy thighs, etc (my stomach skin has actually "improved" since losing weight). Well, here's my secret... I researched foods that help repair or support your skin, and have incorporated them into my diet. Hope it helps you too... Try…
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Thankful for Having Been Morbidly Obese
Although I wouldn't wish it on anyone, I am really thankful for having been morbidly obese. It's helped me become a much better person than I think I could have been had I not experienced what I did .... I've learned a lot! I'm gonna share something I've learned... and hope it helps you. Please share something you've…
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Feta Chicken and Veggies Recipe
This one was delivered to my email this morning from allrecipes.com. It looks sooo good, with all those bright colors, and healthy too, I wanted to share it with you all. Looks like it was rated well by those who used it too. : Feta Chicken and Veggies Recipe Ingredients * 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour * 1/2 teaspoon…
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Lost a lot of weight? How different are you?
Having lost a hundred plus pounds, I think I have transformed more drastically on the inside than I did on the outside. That's pretty scary seeing that so many people don't even recognize me. If you've lost a lot of weight (60, 70, 100+ pounds)... I was just wondering... How different do you think your life would be if you…
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Great Salsa recipe
8 cups tomatoes, peeled, chopped and drained 2 1/2 cups onions, chopped 1 1/2 cups green peppers 1 cup jalapeno pepper, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons pepper 1/8 cup canning salt 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup vinegar 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste Mix ingredients together…
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Uncomfortably Thin
I pulled out an old pair of size 24 jeans and held them up to my new pair of size 8 jeans (purchased yesterday) and was amazed at the difference about 95 pounds makes. Sometimes I catch a glimpse of my reflection and surprise myself. Like, "Who is that?!? Holy Moly, that's MEEE." I'm very thankful I'm here, truly I am. But…
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Needed: 1-Piece Swimsuit w/ Serious Support & Control
I've been looking all over for a swimsuit that offers realistic control for a bra... for a size 12, and unfortunately between a 'DD" and a "D" cup. I don't want those soft cup inserts... which may mask drooping breasts, but not lift them! I've even tried ones with underwire, but found they only have underwire, no fabric…
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Starvation Mode (based on truth, but stretched too far)
I've read this on MFP over and over again, "starvation mode". I've eaten peanuts, almonds, walnuts, avocados, etc... just to prevent it from happening to me. However, I noticed on the weight loss reality shows, these folks are not eating all their calories they would need to prevent starvation mode. So I did a little…
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Strenous Exercise: Releases Toxic Molecules in Your Body
Headline got your attention?!? I just read about this and wanted to share what I learned. Let me explain: Do I suggest not exercising? HEAVENS NO! It's very important to overall health, in addition to helping you reach your goals. However, strenuous exercise can cause the production of free radicals in your body,…
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She's familiar.. Nah, couldn't be.... Holy Moly! It IS her!
If you are just starting your journey, fear not, my friends... you are almost there... be patient... It WILL happen if you don't give up. The first 40 pounds I lost, no one even noticed much of a change. People sometimes said they liked my hair that way, or the new shirt I bought, etc... but people didn't notice my weight…
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Some people don't like you skinny.... Be prepared
Most people are very supportive, but those who aren't perplex me and can sometimes be hurtful. First off, one of my friends husband gave me a lot of attention (he hadn't seen me in about a year). He did say he thought I looked great more than once, but he didn't seem to be flirting or anything. She no longer wants to meet…
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Avoiding Nuts and Avocados? Don't.
Sometimes I like to eat my calories in high calorie, yet healthy foods... like walnuts, almonds, or avocados. When I eat those foods, I am not only not hungry, but I seem to lose more weight than if I eat lower calorie bulkier foods. When I first started losing weight, I would have avoided those foods like the plague since…
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Swimming Help Needed
I used to swim on a team, when I was a kid... but I never swam freestyle competitively (I swam breast and backstroke) . I have forgotten what little technique I had back then. I think we stretched before swimming, but I'm not sure if people still do that. If you are an avid swimmer, I'd love to learn from you: 1) Are you…
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Help Needed from Female Mini Triathletes
I've never done anything like this before, so I have some, what may seem silly, questions for those of you who have run mini-triathlons. I'm planning on a Diva Dash in September, and I wondered: 1) What do you wear? Are there special outfits one can wear to swim, bike and run in? If so, should I get one? 2) If I wear a…
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What makes you happy?
What makes "you" happy? Here's part of my list: 1) Sitting by the lake in a camp chair, on a warm sunny day, with my toes in the water. 2) Going to the drive-in movie with my husband and kids. 3) Watching kittens play (we are fostering kittens right now) 4) Seeing my kids faces lit up, excited about telling me something.…
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Boobs need a lift! New bra suggestions please...
What's the best "lifting" bra out there, and were do you get it? I tried on clothes today, and realized that my boobs (yes, I was wearing a bra) were lower than where the seams were... so there was a pucker of loose cloth above my breasts and the clothing was tight around them. Bummer! Here's the biggest problem... I have…
