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Where does everyone go to school?
I am curious where all of you MFP's go to school? And what you think of it!!! I'll go first: I go to Harvard University and love it. They are incredibly accomodating and allow me to have a flexible schedule since I don't live on campus. Now you!!
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BodyMedia Fit
Do you guys think it gives an accurate (estimate, since thats all we can really ever have) of calorie burn data?
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Lunch Ideas for my Fiance- Portable and Grain Free
My fiance has recently found out that he is intolerant to many grains- wheat being the one that effects him the worst. He also works outside and is on the move a lot and has a large lunch box with a cold pack. Do you guys have any ideas for healthy, filling lunches that we can make for him? Must be: Grain free,…
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Clean eating question
Hi Guys-- I have 2 questions about what counts as 'clean' eating and what doesn't: -Is oat bran a clean food? -Are Wasa Crackers (ingredients: Rye Flour, Water, Salt) a clean food? Would love your input!! I am trying to clean up my diet :) Thank you!
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New Dietary Restrictions- Looking for Recipes!!!
Hi Everyone- I am having a mysterious health issue that is in the process of being diagnosed but for the next month have been given some very specific dietary restrictions, I have pondered these and only come up with a handful of recipes but would love some help on brainstorming! my restrictions are: -No Dairy -No Soy -No…
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Calling all runners!! I have a question!!
Hi everyone- for those of you runners out there, I am training for a triathlon and have a question: To be competitive in my age division I need to run a 5k in ~20 minutes which is a 6.5 min mile. Now my question is, is that even feasible or is it a breakneck speed?? And- what is your recommendation on how to train for it,…
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I Have Some Clean Eating Questions!
Hi All- I am trying to eat cleaner and have a few (probably stupid) questions. Which of these are clean and which aren't? -Eggs -Tofu -Canned Tuna -Homemade Seitan -Tempeh -Sirloin Roast Also- what kind of salad dressings are 'clean'?? Thanks in advance!
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Low Carb Dinner for tonight
Hi everyone! My wonderful fiance is going to the store to get ANYTHING I want for dinner tonight- and I am doing the low-ish carb thing What ideas do you have for dinners with under 40 grams of carbs??? (that are still yummy) Thank you!
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Dreams
Has anyone else had a dream that you felt bad for having when you woke up? Last night I had a dream that I cheated on my current boyfriend with my ex. When I woke up I felt awful and guilty. I am not the kind of person who would EVER do something like that and I am so happy with my boyfriend right now- he is wonderful! I…
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Advice on my Christmas List Please
Okay so for Christmas I will be asking for either: -the iPad alone or both the -Kindle Fire and an iPhone Which should I choose??? Obviously I would like the iPad and the iPhone but I don't want to force my family to pay for both of them, as Apple products are pricey. Thanks in advance!
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185 Calorie Healthy Beef Stew Recipe!
So, it snowed where I live last night- which means that we made beef stew of course! AND it was only 185 calories for a HUMONGOUS bowl of it! Ingredients: -0 cal cooking spray or a nonstick pan -1 lb of beef loin, pretty lean- 699 calories -2 cups of chopped celery- 28 calories -1 cup chopped carrots- 52 calories -1 cup…
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iPad thoughts?
Hi Everyone, My mom has an iPad, and I really liked it and am considering getting one- but I don't want to get it if I will never use it, because I have a laptop and a smartphone already. Do you have one, and if so why? and what do you use it for? And if you don't have one, why not? Thanks!!! Emily
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Any Suggestions on How to Repair Jeans?
Hi Everyone, All of you MFPers seem to know your stuff and I was looking for some suggestions. Two of my absolute favorite pairs of jeans, which I newly fit into, have holes. One pair has a small hole in the knee and one pair has a small hole in the side of the thigh. I really dont want to patch them but I would love to…
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Crapstorm
Edited because I have heard from you guys what I needed to hear, my gut agrees with most of you.
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Fiberlicious Diet Soup
I whipped up this 'Soup' or 'Stew' in 15 min or so last night and just had some for lunch and I love it!!!! It is super easy, and pretty boring but if you season it right it is yummy, and filling and a little salty Ingredients: -1 or 2 big crowns of broccoli -half of a large head of cauliflower -Seasonings, I used seasoned…
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How much tea is too much
I previously drank up to 3 cups of coffee a day and then realized I couldn't sleep (duh!) but I have gotten onto an herbal tea kick. I love peppermint tea, nettle tea and lemon tea, all herbal, all caffeine free. I am on my second cup of the day and will probably have one or two more of peppermint tea by days end. Is this…
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Feeling like the worst person ever
This week I started another job, and in the beginning of september I went back to college- so now I am working two jobs and going to school, which means I am up by 7 to shower and let my fiance's dogs out, out of the house by 7:15 and working until 5:30 and then I have to go to class or do schoolwork until about 7:45 or…
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Overripe Bananas- what to do
Hi Everyone- I have about 9 or 10 overripe bananas in my kitchen that I do not know what to do with, I previously had about 20 of them but I have made about 4 banana breads (low fat of course!) and some banana oatmeal cookies. Does anyone have some good recipes that I can put these bananas in! Thank you so much!
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Wedding Attire!!
Hi All I was invited to my future stepsister in law's wedding in early october. The invite didn't say anything about the attire, the colors of the invite were navy and cream with fairly formal wording..The ceremony is at 2:00pm and the reception is at 5 or 6 at a hotel. My question is, what should I wear?? I know that I am…
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305 calories Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Mushrooms and Spinach
Hi Everyone- my fiance is an amazing cook and I want to share some of his recipes (he is so sweet and accomodating to my weight loss too) He makes a pasta dish that is so good and really good for you Ingredients: -6 oz (about half a box) of Barilla whole wheat Spaghetti -3 tsp olive oil -3 oz shrimp (15-20 shrimp) -3…
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Tofu Stir Fry- 200 cals
Ok so I have been having this for lunch most days and I like it so much that I want to share it. Ingredients: 1/3 package extra firm tofu (132 cal) 1 cup broccoli (30 cal) 3/4 cup Peppers/Onions (20 cal) Pam (5 cal) 1 tsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce (10 cal) Garlic Powder (3 cal) First I cut the tofu into cubes and dry fry it on…
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Amazing inexpensive 160 Calorie Angel Food Cake Dessert!!
My fiance and I discovered this by complete chance because he felt like strawberry shortcake for dessert one night, so we went down to whole foods and got 1 Angel Food Cake in the bakery (you can get them anywhere) 1 package of frozen strawberries (or you can use fresha and slice them, but they are cheaper and just as good…
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Darn you Laffy taffy!
So my lovely little sister- who knows I love laffy taffy made me a really genuinely nice gesture and got me some laffy taffy- 3 POUNDS OF IT! She is such a sweet girl and knows I really love it but the problem is I cannot stop eating it. and my fiance loves it so I cant toss it but I can't have it in the house!! What do I…
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free excercise dvd/class
Hi everyone- for a ll the frugal frannies out there like I am- you may not have a lot of money to buy exercise equipment or gym memberships but I recently discovered if you go on youtube and type in a fitness class or dvd like 'Billy Blanks tae bo" or "Jillian MIchaels 30 day shred" or Jari Love there are the full exercise…
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my first NSV
I was on a bike ride- and saw my boyfriend working on the street I was riding on (he is a landscaper) and I got off my bike to give him a hug and a kiss and he said "you look great honey, your looking healthy and very slim and trim" and usually he says "oh honey, you know I love your big bum!!" YAYY!! at least someone…
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new and already love it!
Hi I am emily- I have done this for about 5 days now and lost 3 pounds already. I am only 19 years old but realized this spring that living with my boyfriend for 8 months now, I have adopted his eating habits and gained quite a bit of weight quickly while he has stayed the same (lucky!). I am trying to adopt a healthier…
