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Night Eating Syndrome
I have a problem with waking up during the night and craving sweets. I did a seach of the forums bc I see "Night Eating" come up a lot but everyone seems to eat at night before bed. This is not me. I eat a good dinner and am satisfied until bed. I do not go to sleep hungry but I wake up, sometimes 3 times a night and will…
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Tips to prep for my first 5k tomorrow?
I'm running my first 5k race tomorrow. I feel nervous and excited. I am 100% sure that I can finish, 99% sure I can finish in less than 45min (my original goal), and pretty sure I can finish in less than 40min (my last few practices have been around 39-41min). I am really hoping that I can run the whole thing however slow.…
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Some unexpected and pleasant side effects
I've been on MFP for a little over a year and it's taken me a while to really figure it out ;) . I am pleased that everything seems to be working for me right now and I have noticed a few things in the last month that are really great and totally unexpected. Eating well and exercising regularly has led to: 1. WAY better…
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Balsamic vinegar and veggies? Yes, please.
A friend asked me to share some veggie and balsamic recipies I've doing recently. I hope y'all enjoy, Hubby and I definately do. These Beets Were Made for Walkin' - courtesy of the Eat, Shrink and Be Merry Ladies. Even if you think you don't like beets, try this one. It's ridiculously good. Roast 1.5lbs (~6) individually…
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A Mathematical Challenge to Obesity
An interesting article describing things I already knew or highly suspected. This guy is an MIT trained mathematician working for the National Institute of Health. I think the take home message is weight loss takes time and maintanence will be a lifetime effort. I need to be told this often.…
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Migraines
I am a life long migraine sufferer. I have been very blessed recently and have not had one in more than a year, up until last Thurs. I wanted to share some of the things I have learned about migraines over the past 30 years through my own experiences and research I have done. You are probably wondering why this is in the…
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Yes! My crappy sleep patterns are totally normal!
I wasn't sure where to post this but thought others may be relieved by the info as I was. Over the past 5 or so years, my ability to sleep 8 continuous hours has dissolved and caused me quite a bit of concern. I hear many of my friends and MFP'ers also struggle and it made me wonder why we have so much trouble getting the…
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protein use/absorption dependant on time of day?
I just had a visit from my parents, whom I do not see regulary and while discussing healthy lifestyles, my step mom mentioned that protein is not well absorbed late in the day or evening. She said it's best to get it in early in the day. While I definately do not believe everything she says, she is (I consider) somewhat…
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Google Docs Technical Support?
I figure some of you may be able to answer my question much more easily than asking google. BTW - I tried that and seem to be getting nowhere. An MFPal in a Group I belong to posts a link to a google doc spreadsheet with our weekly updates on challenges, etc. I cannot view it :( I have tried just highlighting the link and…
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Modivational phrases.......
I have been reminded recently of two phrases from an old friend of mine. She (we) were not trying to lose weight at the time but I find myself thinking about them often and they make me smile. Maybe they will help you as well. "If it takes less than an hour to get there, it's walkable" "I like my bike. It's free and…
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HCG is the Best!
I really have nothing to back that statement up and a totally different question that is getting no response even after bumping it myself :) So, here's my real question regarding BMR. I do not think its a good idea to eat below your BMR for long periods of time but is that net or total cals? I don't think it's a big deal…
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This may be a silly question but concerning BMR...
I do not think its a good idea to eat below your BMR for long periods of time but is that net or total cals? I don't think it's a big deal if it happens occasionally but not a good long term plan. Netting below your BMR on a regular basis does not sounds like a good plan at all but what about total cals? For example, for a…
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Eating well on a budget
I see a lot of posts asking for suggestions on how to eat healthy on a budget and wanted to share some tips I have learned. I absolutely do not know everything and would be grateful if y’all have anything else to share. WARNING: this is going to be a long post but I’ll break it up into sections for easier reading. GENERAL…
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Some Tips for Planning Meals and Meeting Your Cal Goal
I have few new friends this year that are having trouble meeting their calorie goals since changing their diets and working towards a more healthful way of eating. I'ld like to share some tips that have worked for me. Some have become routine, some I still struggle with ;) Progress does not have to be perfection. Planning…
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It IS possible to copy foods from friends diaries
A big issue Hubby and I have with MFP is if I build a recipie, I cannot "share" it with him very easily. As I do the cooking and he wants to log accurately and is sometimes short on patience at the end of the day :) this is problematic. Especially because I constantly change and update recipies. Last night's conversation…
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FitBit Accuracy?
We recently bought a XBox Kinect and got a free FitBit with it. I didn't even know what it was but it's valued at $100 so ya, I wanted it for free :) It's sort of like a pedometer and bodybug, I guess. It clips on and is essentially a motion sensor so it gives your steps, distance, and cals burned per day. The feature I…
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MFP has made me obsess over food.......
in a totally good way! I've always been a frugal shoppper and fan of left overs but MFP has really brought it out in me. I continuously think about what's in the fridge and how it could be put together to taste awesome and be healthy. Today's lunch: I saw a few days ago about using hummus in tuna salad instead of mayo. I…
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23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do fo
A friend posted this on fb and I thought it was pretty cool. A little long at just over 9min but well presented and funny and cute in a doctor/science-y kind of way ;) Definately puts time management for exercise in perspective. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo&sns=fb
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runners knees
I have been greatly improving on running/jogging. I used to really enjoy it and have rediscovered the joy, starting slowly and building my endurance. Recently my knees have been complaining. A couple of weeks ago, I felt like I was ready to challenge myself and I ran a little over 3miles on a Fri, then the following Tues,…
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What time of day do you weigh the least?
I'm a compulsive weigher. I weigh pretty much every time I use the bathroom but I don't let it get me down. I just give the scale the finger and move on with my day and I only officially weigh in once a week. I have noticed patterns in my daily weight fluctuations and am a little puzzled that I often weigh the most first…
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Eting well on a budget
Hey! I posted a (long) topic under Food and Nutrition with tips for eating well and saving money. I posted it in the main forums because there is a broader audience but I wanted to note it here because I am sure y'all have some terrific tips that I forgot or do not know about. Please check it out.
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the sock gnomes have moved out of the laundry room....
You know, the ones that steal socks out of the dryer? It seems that they are now in my closet making all my shirts and pants magically longer. The pants are a problem as I'm 5'1" and already have to hem any decent pair I buy. I'm also a little embarrased that they seem to have been in my undergarmets drawer making…
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kettlebell dvd's
I've been doing the Gin Miller workout dvd that came with my kettlebell and it's still a good burn but I'm getting bored with Gin and would like to change it up. I searched youtube but I need more guidence than the 4-6min videos can provide and I'm a novice so the HIIT, MMA style ones totally freaked me out. I recon I need…
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Halloween jokes
Hubby totally got me with this one today via text message. What Kind of bees come around at Halloween? uh, ???? Boo Bees.
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Well what do ya know, the foods you choose make a difference
I'm doing some adjunct work this semester, teaching an evening class of Physical Geology (630-930pm, twice a week). In some ways I prefer doing the evening classes, the students are older, most of them actually paid for the class but it is late, they have worked all day, and they are tired. I don't take anything that…
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My three favorite salads with not a leaf of lettuce
I was talking to a work colleague about eating healthier and loosing weight and they said they would like to eat better but they don't like salad and could not live on only lettuce. Hmmmmm. "Dieting" to me definately does not include living off lettuce. So below are 3 of my favorite no-lettuce salads, all courtesy of the…
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Yum, that Saag was the best I've ever made
I love Indian food and for 2 years while we lived in Laredo, the closest Indian restaurant was 3.5hrs away in San Antonio so I started working on making it at home. I found a great recipe for Naan on allrecipies.com, which turned out to be the easiest thing in the world to make but my favorite dish, Saag alluded me for…
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it's only dog poo
I have dogs, big dogs, and they make big poo's. I also have no problem with poo in and of itself. I think I was Hindu in a previous life bc I'm fasinated with my own digestion and what comes out of me. I always look at my dog's; it's a great indicator of overall health. It's taken me awhile but I do now respect that other…
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tofu?
I'm not a veggie but Hubby and I are adventurous eaters and we like tofu. I got some in the fridge for tonight's dinner and I really like it baked in thin strips so it get's crispy. I used to marinate it in one of those packets from the grocery - awesome thing about tofu is it tastes like whatever you put on it - but those…
