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VENT . . work refrigerator/freezer thieves!
Just had to vent a bit . . I brought a pint of Dannon Oikos frozen yogurt to work with me yesterday. It was unopened still sealed with the plastic "ring". I put my initials on it as per our break room policy. This afternoon, after lunch, I went to retrieve it and it is GONE. Less than 24 hours after I placed it in there,…
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Funniest incorrect spelling of name?
So . . I called Target stores guest relations department due to a defective product I purchased in store but could not return due to the distance I live from the store. The phone rang and (lo and behold!) their guest relations department is located in India. Not a big surprise - the gentleman who answered was very nice but…
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Anyone else having trouble posting to the message boards?
Anyone else having trouble posting to the message boards? I have tried twice now with no success! UGH
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Is rowing considered a strength or cardio exercise?
I'm wondering if anyone can answer this question for me? Is rowing (like on a rowing machine at the gym) considered a strength or cardio exercise? I am trying to focus on strength training right now to lessen my body fat percentage. But I've recently discovered the rowing machine at the gym and I *really* enjoy it. If…
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A vent . . .
Please bear with me while I vent for a moment . . . I work for a hospital in North Carolina . . . I won't say the name . . . but it's relatively small. We have "decent" benefits not great but I am happy to have them, believe me. I have a daughter who is autistic and suffers from depression, anxiety, ADD. Well, she was…
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Addicted to food?
So I have come to the conclusion over the last month or so that I am truly addicted to food. I mean, we all know we have to eat to stay alive . . but I find myself falling far too easily back into bad habits. Eating fast food, eating in the car, lots of mindless eating. Feel like I've really slipped and I am struggling.…
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Issues with my bank . . has anyone else had this experience?
So my daughter and I traveled over Christmas to see family out of town. We stayed in several hotels all over the state of MN and ND during the course of our journey. I don't have a major credit card, so I used my debit card and I made sure I had plenty of $$ in there to back us up in case of any emergencies. We used the…
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Scam alert . . this just happened to my family member!
Just a scam alert . . . yesterday, I received a frantic phone call from my birth mother in Minnesota. She said that someone claiming to be my son (her grandson) called her claiming to have been in an accident in a foreign country and he needed cash wired ASAP. He claimed to be hurt . . broken bones, etc. She said she was…
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Healthy Choice meals
Hey, I was just wondering if anyone knows . . I have one of those frozen Healthy Choice meals for lunch today. It's a chicken teriyaki with whole grain rice medley, assorted vegetables and peach crisp. I can't eat the rice . . rice does not agree with me. Does anyone have any clue how it would affect the nutrition info if…
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NSV . . 10 inches gone from my waist! : )
So this morning, I received my annual health risk report from my workplace. I work at a hospital with a HUGE focus on wellness and I was absolutely thrilled to find out that my numbers from last year to this year have improved so tremendously that I am no longer even in the "at risk" category for any "dread" diseases…
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Tidbits : )
I copied and pasted this from an e-mail at work . . these are so funny I just have to share! :smile: The Zen 1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either... Just pretty much leave me alone. 2. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken…
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NSV . . no more hot dogs and cold cuts!
Well, I think I just realized one of my biggest NSV's yet. It is probably somewhat comparable to quitting smoking or at least some of my friends have joked that this was my "cigarette" addiction. And I realize this probably going to sound gross to some of you . . but I used to eat hotdogs, bologna, salami, etc. every…
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All backed up . . again!
Okay . . so I am all backed up, as in constipated - and badly. I have a history of chronic issues but since I started eating more fruits and veggies and whole grains, the problem has continued to get worse. And I drink lots of water. I've recently upped my intake of water actually, including coconut water which is…
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NSV . . brand new pants too big!
Well, I actually had another NSV this morning . . I bought a bunch of new pairs of pants (about 5 pairs) on clearance about 3-4 weeks ago and I have worn 3 of the pairs and the other 2 were just hanging there in my closet. Soooo . . I went to put on one of the unworn pairs this morning and guess what? They were way too big…
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50+ pounds gone with pictures!!
Eight months ago, I was the heaviest I have ever been in my life - hovering between 248 and 251 - I joined MFP in April and I am now currently under 200!! :smile: MFP has been a total lifestyle change for me . . I went from exercising 0 times per week to now 5-6 times per week and I log virtually everything I put into my…
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Fast food cravings
Just wanted to share an awesome strategy that my friend at the gym shared with me . . . I really have a tough time passing up fast food or just eating out in general (especially after a long day at work!) so this friend of mine suggested to say to myself "well, I will go there tomorrow if I still want it that badly" and…
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The scale is my friend today!!
Today I finally acheived one of my biggest goals yet! My weight no longer starts with a "2" . . . I am officially in the "1"'s! This is a weight I have not seen for at least 10 year, if not more! 199.6. I can't tell you all how thrilled this makes me even though it's only slightly under 200 . . I will take it!! :smile:…
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Major WOW moment today . . possibly my biggest NSV yet!
On Monday and Wednesday nights I have a water aerobics class that I attend regularly at the club where I exercise. Tonight, our "Wednesday" teacher was back after being on vacation for almost 6 weeks and I walked into class a few minutes late and everyone was already in the pool. I was also wearing a new swimming suit (a…
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Foods that help fight fatigue
I found this really interesting article on MSN this morning . . just wanted to share the link for anyone who hasn't seen it! Happy Sunday! http://fitbie.msn.com/slideshow/9-foods-fight-fatigue?gt1=50002
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Way over today!
Today has been one of my most "way over" days in a while. And I just have to get it off my chest and this seems like a good place to do it! To start off my morning, my daughter had an eye doctor appointment and the appointment was at 9:30 a.m. . . we did not get seen until after 11:30 a.m. How does that s*** happen??!!…
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My first official NSV!
So . . I believe I can claim my first "official" NSV this week! I traveled on vacation this past 5 days to visit family & friends . . my daughter and I traveled by airplane from Charlotte, NC to Minneapolis, MN and back. Anyways, I realized as I was buckling my seat belt on the air- plane (both times) that there was a…
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Constipation?
Okay . . maybe I'm the only one, but I always seem to get really constipated when I first start a new "diet" plan. Be it Weight Watchers, counting calories myself, etc. I'm just wondering if anyone out there can relate? It's been about 7 days since my last normal *ahem* and I usually go at least once a day. I've been…
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newbie . . . only 5 days so far
Well, I am new to MFP but so far . . so good. It's really easy to use and a close friend of mine recommended it . . I'm glad she did! I am a single mom to two kids - one is technically a grown up (20 years old, will be 21 soon) and he has a baby who is not quite 1 year old. My other child is my daughter, 16 years old and…
