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Costa Rican Food
Thought this was interesting. Costa Rican cuisine does not have distinct or original styles to call its own. It is a combination of Spanish, American, Caribbean and Southern American influences. This style of cuisine is shared by most of Central America, although local variations have appeared in each of the country. A…
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How does your garden grow????
Okay, my friends, I'm curious --- are you planning to grow anything this year in your backyard? If so, gimme your details if you have any.... size, what your growing, and even if you don't really have much of a backyard, are you going to use XL patio planters to maybe put up a tomato plant or two??? I LOVE to garden, I am…
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SNOWFLAKE MAKER!!
To all my good MFP buddies - this link below helps you cut your own 8-sided snowflakes and print them - and if you have photo shop, it will help you c reate one you can cut out yourself!! I love doing snowflakes for decorating!! Have fun ~~~! http://snowflakes.barkleyus.com/index.html?taf=sender
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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO....
Shanta????? She's fallen off the grid! I sure do miss her....
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CHANGE ONE THING
We've all been at plateaus. We've all been in a place where we want to surge ahead and are dangling over precipices. I surmounted a plateau two months ago, and I'm happy to be where I am weight wise, but most people are never happy with 90% perfection - they want that last 10%, and I'm no different. I've decided FINALLY to…
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YOU KNOW YOU'VE CHANGED WHEN...
Yea, I know we've had several of this kind of thread, but it bears bragging about.... ....when you are told to help yourself to the Cella chocolate covered marachino cherries that you just spotted in a co-workers desk, and FORGET to do so!!!!! :tongue: Yea, and I'm only 1 lb away from my goal weight.....check the pic!
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OVEN DRIED TOMATOS
Once again, I am faced with an overproduction of tomatos and can only eat so many per day. I could eat twice as many as I do, but in my diet, I try for variety. I could give some away, but because my blood, sweat and tears produced my bounty, and I'm on a tight budget, I limit the gifting of all my hard work; if I had my…
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Gardeners! Some help, Pls!
Okay, I planted butternut squash in mid may, and it basically took over the garden. I have 6 HUGE (7lbs each) butternuts, and sought many different sources of information about WHEN to harvest these beauties. They are light tannish orange with a VERY light streak of green left. There are also at least 3-5 more coming! Was…
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I Just Don't Understand
I'm looking for a yoga class, and can't find one for under $10 per class. There's like 80 studios in Indianapolis, but the COST is SO prohibitive! That's insane! :angry: Like anything else that is supposed to be GOOD for you, overcharge and make it impossible for most people to enjoy it! :angry: So even at one time per…
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Fried Squash Blossoms
Yum. A little decadent, but interesting and somewhat nutritional*. Oil 1/4 inch deep. Olive is probably not recommended, but I don't know Fresh butternut squash blossoms pinched at the base - these are numerous if you're growing this in your garden. These are the 'male' flowers that suck energy from the fruiting blossoms.…
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Music Ta Get Ya Movin'!!
www.motiontraxx.com and www.djsteveboy.com These sites let you sample the music and download free to your mp3 or iPod. There are a few different bpm's available to keep your heart rate up. Most of it's techno, or techno-based music, which I find keeps me going for longer than the average 3-4 minute songs with breaks in…
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BROKE 150!
I have been hovering at 151-152 for the last 3+ months, and FINALLY BROKE 150!!!! Yes, the scale finally gave in, and I am 149.5! YAHOOOOOO! :flowerforyou: I lowered my fat intake about 2 months ago by about 15%, and have been working a slightly different job for the last 3 weeks, which requires more time on my feet…
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When Dieting Doesn't Work?
Okay, here's the problem -- the following paragraph is my daughter explaining her attempt at losing weight. I'm stumped, she's having no luck. Keep in mind this girl is like 5'8" and a SAHM of two toddlers. Amy said -- "I was dieting (for nearly 2 full months..)I was very strict, and I did not use any of the things like…
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Watch That Phone Bill!!!!! a vent
If we get ONE MORE PHONE BILL with an unauthorized charge on it, I'm going to blow something UP. Seriously, people, watch your bill. There are companies out there that put links up ONLINE that offer you a chance to enter a drawing to win prizes, and when you supply basic information, such as your address, name, TELEPHONE…
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In Defense Of Vegetable Gardens!
This is gonna kill ya! I almost busted a gut laughing. The following quote by the National Grocers Association was in response to comments made by Michelle Obama on her own White House garden. “In this economy the last thing we need is people growing their own food. Despite what people may think food is not recession proof…
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STOP FREAKING OUT!!!!
Please, ladies and gents, stop flipping a cow when you see the scale tip off one pound in either direction? You'd think the darn sky is falling down ! It's not. It is PERFECTLY NORMAL for your scale to scurry a pound or two. It's called WATER RETENTION. Your body is in constant flux. It seeks out what is termed…
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Educational Newbie Reading
Check out these links and do some reading to help educate yourself how to lose your weight naturally and safely, and WELCOME!!!! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6556-the-answers-to-the-questions http://www.myfitnesspal.com/post/new/9614-newbies-please-read-me…
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NEW TEETH!!!
Anyone who was interested in my new smile, here it is (in profile). Can't do all that html carp you all know how to do! Ain't it pretty? I look like I'm 12 years old in this picture!! LOLz.
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The Double Edged Sword
Brother, did I mess up. Sort of... In my quest to cover my proverbial a** financially, I have taken on 13++ hours per week of overtime. On top of that, on Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Years day, I am putting in 5 hours of OT, :ohwell: which is doubletime+ 1/2 - which is IRRESISTABLE because I've never been…
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When You Just Don't Feel Like It
....wait a minute. Or two. They say that every thing passes. My favorite saying in the world is "This,too, shall pass." Because it's true. Like New England weather, if you wait a minute, it'll change. Yesterday, I didn't feel like exercising -- at 11am, when I had this thought, it was "Oh, lord I am NOT feeling like…
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Your Most Sinful Concoction
We all like things that make us go NOM NOM NOM NOM, right? Well, here is a question ---- What is the MOST sinful concoction you ever stirred up in your kitchen - you know, the kind where you had some things on hand that didn't necessarily go together but you knew would make for some good eating??? Here's mine -- I took a…
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If You Eat Like This Every Day....
.... You will weight 155.5 lbs by October 15th..... That was almost a month ago. I wrote down the numbers, wrote it on the calender, just as a reminder to check my numbers against what MFP said I would lose. So, two days ago, I got on the scale, and realized I DROPPED almost two lbs inside of 4 days. There I was dangling…
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Weight Training!!
http://www.exrx.net/Exercise.html Above: a great weight training page. Very interactive: shows a chosen muscle and all related exercises in their different forms, and mini-video clips of how to do them properly. I have been avoiding weight training for the last month because my back has been bothering me (why, I don't…
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hAlfWay THeRe!!!!!
I just want to look at the 'halfway' mark. :love: 17 lbs lost. :heart: 17 lbs to go. :heart: That is, if my scale isn't LYING to me again :grumble: :bigsmile: If I keep going this way, pretty soon, BF will be able to bounce a quarter off my butt. :tongue:
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FREE TREADMILL????!!!
I am SOOOOO excited! I've been planning to earmark some $$ and scope out a used treadmill on Craigslist for about a month now. I know it's going to be getting colder soon, and I want to be prepared for those days. Right now, I go to my gym every other day. On days I don't go, I walk about 30-35 minutes at 3.5 mph with 2…
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RECYCLING
While out on my bike today (yes, I dared to ride while the drunks in my neighborhood were sleeping it off!LOL), I took a ride in Garfield Park, and on the way home, rode up some side streets that have been being refurbished. I found this 'art' in the median garden on one of the streets. Apparently, this guy has done…
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RIBFEST AMERICA
Oh, lord. I am not normally a 'ribs' kinda girl. But my BF suggested them, and I decided ,why not?? OMG, they were so good, I didn't stop til I got to 6!!!! On top of that, I had a Bud Light, two shots of Sauza, and a chocolate chip cookie. I don't feel bad about it, but I am kind of stuck for the rest of the day (It's…
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SIMPLE THINGS
I've been trying for awhile to figure out a way to eat peanut butter (those extra exercise calories) without adding BREAD to the mixture. I can't eat it off a spoon - it sticks to the back of my throat. CELERY!!!! How simple is that? What's more is that I can dip celery SPARINGLY into the P.B., and make it LAST awhile, and…
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CHAT WAS FUN
Thank you Banks, Montana Girl, BrandNewLaura, and Jak in NZ for the neat chat tonight... We should do it more... I'll be on tomorrow night wi/ you all! Good night! Here's the link for those interested!! Join us. http://mfp-archive.harehome.org/ucp.php
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KITCHEN SCALE
:wink: :smile: Here is a good source for an inexpensive kitchen scale.…
