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Price of eggs
I rarely look at the cost of the food I put in my cart, if I need something I get it. Tonight I picked up a dozen eggs. When the heck did they jump to $2.08?!?!?!? Is this the going price these days?:ohwell:
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BEST HOMEMADE Fajitas!
Fajita Seasoning Mix: 1Tbs cornstarch 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp paprika (smoked is better) 1 tsp sugar 3/4 tsp crushed chicken bouillon cubes 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp cumin Combine all in a small container. Use as needed in recipes calling for fajita seasoning mix.…
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Runners...please enlighten me
Can someone explain to me WHY people chose to run in the street when there is a perfectly good sidewalk available? A couple years ago I was a pretty avid runner- I would go for 3-6 mile runs before work 3 to 4 days a week. Then my schedule changed and early morning runs are no longer an option. Even during that time I…
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Taking food to movie theatre
My dear BF has suggested a movie/date night. I typically get a soda and popcorn. Recently I have discovered Dr. Pepper 10 which I really don't mind too much. Would I be out of line if i snuck a small bottle of that into the theatre because I KNOW they don't sell that and I can not stand real "Diet" soda.
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Best area of USA for outdoor activities
OK pals- In a few short years I would like to move to a more outdoor activity friendly area. My requirements include but are not limited to: 1. Not too rural. I grew up on a farm but I need the excitement that a metropolitan area can provide. 2. Must have tons of outdoor activities available such as walking, jogging,…
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Underwear with jogging shorts?
Subject line pretty much says it all. Do you wear underwear with jogging shorts that have the liner built in?
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Today is the day I quit
After two years of total dedication (first on another website but for the past 18 months on MFP) I have decided that today I must quit. Don't get me wrong-I am not giving up. I have just come to realize that I have become totally obsessed with recording every morsel I eat and tracking every calorie to the point that I am…
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Resolution vs. goal setting
So, it is that time of year again when everyone is contemplating their New Years Resolution which got me to thinking...I never make resolutions because I can't keep them (really, who can?) so this year I decided instead of a resolution I am going to make a New Years Goal. A resolution is just setting yourself up for…
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Moving for work
Just throwing this out there-my bf of 6 years just found out his company has been bought out and it is a distinct possibility that his job may be eliminated. He has a very industry specific type of job of which there are very few around this area, but there are other areas of the country where he could move to and find a…
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Deal-a-Meal
Remember when Richard Simmons had the "Deal-a-Meal" and you just picked cards with food on each card and that is what you got to eat for the day? I REALLY wish there was a set of cards like that for exercises. I mean, I READ all the words on what exercises to do and have printed out more exercise programs that you can…
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painful knee with lunges, squats, etc...
So I would LOVE to be able to do lunges, squats and leg presses to build up the tush but doing just ONE lunge on my left knee sends me through the roof! I am currently running 12-15 miles a week and training for a possible half marathon later this summer. Although I do get some pain in the knee while running it is nothing…
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5k run times
Just had to share and wanted you to share too! I finished my FIRST 5k at age 47 in 31:39. I placed 734th out of 1851 entries and 100th out of 280 in my age group! (Yay me!) Come on runners-share your accomplishments!
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Affects of sun and moon on weight
Does anyone know if the sun and the moon have an affect on your weight at any given time during the day/month? If they cause the tides, one would assume that this is possible, correct?
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Comments while running
Just curious-do any other runners get comments, honks, whistles, etc while doing their runs? I have joked that my run isn't complete until some guy whistles at me and I am usually NOT disappointed. Do I like it? Ehhh...depends. Some times it kinda creeps me out (early mornings, late nights, dark road ways) but days like…
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Refrigerator Raider!
Seriously? I just came to work and go to the work fridge to grab my bottle of water that I left yesterday (my initials were on the cap) and it is GONE! It is a small office (16 women working 24/7) and we are a pretty close group. My GUESS is there is one older gal who is pretty much an air head who probably grabbed my…
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BACON rant
I am so tired of everyone giving BACON a bad name. "Oh...it has bacon, it must be high in fat, calories, sodium" "BACON? That can't be HEALTHY!" "BACON? I only eat TURKEY bacon because it is SO much better for you". END the NONSENCE already! :mad: According to MFP data base lets compare: Oscar Mayer Hardwood Bacon Serving…
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Can't believe I am the motivator!
So after a year and a half of exercising and diet altering and losing almost 60 pounds (yay me!) my boyfriend finally said "I guess I should get off my butt and do something we can do together". He is not terribly overweight at 6'4" 210 lbs, but just generally unhealthy with his eating habits, smoking habit and lack of…
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You might be surprised, I know I was
I found a cheap pedometer that my daughter had laying in her room and decided to wear it to work today. This is a second job for me that I do a couple of days a week which basically consists of "line work". While doing this job I pretty much stand in a certain area and monitor a machine, moving a few steps in each…
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Yet another NSV
So I just had to post this since it made me REALLY laugh. I have stalled at 55 lbs. lost with 10 more to go and had really started to lose my motivation. (It's not so much fun anymore when people stop making the "OMG" comments). ANYWAY-I am 47, a mom of three and a grandmother of 2 so I really don't expect anyone under the…
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It all costs!
This is just a rant. Sorry if I offend anyone! Four months ago I signed up to do a Warrior Dash with some coworkers. I was so excited! I had read about these events and thought it sounded like so much fun! I have been doing my exercises, running every chance I get, eating healthy (somewhat) and counting down the days. Then…
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After only SIX times?
So they just said on "The Biggest Loser" that if you have done the same exercises for six times your body has adapted to it and you aren't getting the most out of your work out anymore and you should switch it up. REALLY???? Wow-i had no idea after only SIX workouts you need to change it up. I thought it would be more like…
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Random encouragement
So I am out for my jog tonight. Nothing big, just thought I would jog around the neighborhood 4-5 miles. I am coming down the street and I see this friendly old Golden Retriever walking towards me with his even friendlier older human walking behind him. The owner smiles and inquires "How far?" I tell him "Only a mile so…
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Name change
Just asking people's opinions here- At age 19 I got married and took my husband's last name. After 19 years of marriage we divorced and I kept the last name (I just thought it would be easier for the kids for both parents to have the same last name). After 9 (wonderful) years of being divorced and no thoughts of entering…
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still eating THAT?
I have been on this journey for 15 months and I have really embraced the diet as part of my lifestyle. I really don't feel deprived of much (except chocolate, but I stil encorporate that when I can!). Anyway-I was just heating my lunch up at work which consisted of a Minute Rice cup of brown rice, a serving size portion of…
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daily motivation
So, I have been having trouble getting motivated lately. My heart just really isn't in it. This morning I drug my butt out of bed and as I was standing in front of the mirror trying to pull my hair back before my run, I was looking at my body thinking "ugh...look at that roll of fat". I took off out the door, plodding…
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home gym equipment
I am considering buying a piece of home gym equipment. Anyone have one that they absolutely love? (Under $2000 please) I am thinking about a stack weight machine with pulleys to hopefully take up the least amount of space but offer the maximum variety of exercises. Only problem is, the ones I see in the stores seem pretty…
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MFP Ads
I think it is cruel that MFP accepts ads from Pillsbury, Totinos, etc. I realize they need to make money somehow, but REALLY? That is all...carry on.
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Training but not competing
Maybe I am totally insane, but for the past year I have been on a running kick. I started that C25K program and have kept my miles up ever since. I am now working on the Hal Higdon half marathon training program week 6 and everything is going GREAT! So what's the problem? I have never competed in a race. First I have this…
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Warrior Dash!
I have read about these but they always seemed to be in some far away place. Last night a co-worker of mine posted on FB that he had signed up for one just a 100 miles away! I was a bit miffed that he didn't tell me earlier, but at any rate, I checked into it and found there were still some times left (later in the day,…
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back at it with a new focus
So, my weigh loss journey has stalled so I have decided to put that on the back burner and focus on the fitness side of life! I am currently running a 5k every 2-3 days but have decided that I need to focus on SOMETHING. I have never run an "Official" race and plan to keep it that way. Starting today I am working my way up…
