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Roasted Veggie Question....
I am roasting asparagus for dinner but would like to add brussel sprouts too - they are frozen. I roast the asparagus by tossing in olive oil and crushed garlic, salt and pepper Do you think the frozen sprouts would work?
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Victorian Bulldog...
Does anyone have one? I am going to pick one out from a new litter today and just looking for some input. I hope the runt is a girl - if so she'll be the one!
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The Final Meltdown 7.10.09
CHECK OUT THE OTHER THREAD FOR TODAY!!!! We posted at the same time
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The Final Meltdown 7.8.09
Here we go - Happy Wednesday!
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After a run....
Question.....I keep reading that chocolate milk is a great post run recovery....well would an iced mocha latte be ok too? It's nonfat milk, chocolate, and espresso - no whipped cream....I am addicted...
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10 months under my belt....
Just realized that I began my new lifestyle 10 months ago - and 74 pounds ago....I can't beleive it's already 10 months...I've never been able to "diet" longer than 3 or 4 months at a time and I've about tripled it already! I am very proud of myself. I want to thank all of you out here on MFP - you inspire me to keep…
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Common Questions About Diet and Cancer
(By the American Cancer Society) Because people are interested in the relationship that specific foods, nutrients, or lifestyle factors have to specific cancers, research on health behaviors and cancer risk is often widely publicized. No one study, however, provides the last word on any subject, and single news reports may…
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Small successes...
I thrive off of mini goals and things like the stuff that are posted on the You know you're losing weight when... 2007/2008 winter - I attended a local college Basketball game that was raising funds for breast cancer - I was the "survivor" representative....I ordered a Save the Tata Tshirt to where that night - I ordered a…
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GPS
I want a pedometer that shows me how far I've gone and what speed - any suggestions? Actual distance not just how many steps. I know garmin makes one - just don't know if it's good or if any out there are better...
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The Final Meltdown 6.15.09
Good Morning Everyone! Stuck with no loss this week but that's ok - working my butt off! Went on a good 2.5 mile jog friday and added in the same distance walking - my hubby jogged with me and my son rode his bike - great family time! Saturday evening, we went on a 2 hour walk...yesterday was a rest day - my body was…
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The Final Meltdown 6.12.09
Good Morning Girls! I finished week 7 day 1 C25k - 2.5 miles yesterday....today will be a rest day for running but I'll be doing some MAJOR house cleaning....I want to mow but our handle is broke so we have to use the rider --makes me chuckle when I think about WANTING to walk behind the lawnmower....hopefully will get the…
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The Final Meltdown 6.11.09
Good Morning Ladies! Hope you are all having a successful healthy day. Hope to go walk/jog at lunch today - have a meeting tonight so I am limited on time. Happy Thursday!!
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The Final Meltdown 6.10.09
Good Morning Everyone! Feeling good today - looking forward to a jog at lunch!
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First 5K
I officially signed up and paid to run in the Race for the Cure, Charlotte NC, in Oct. I've been doing the Couch to 5k program and I am on week 6 day 2 - I am so excited to run for the fitness aspect of it and that can and that I will be running as a Survivor--kind of a look what I've accomplished with my health and I…
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You can do what you set your mind to do....
I've been doing the Couch to 5k program.... back in February my husband and I went to the local college track and walked - we walked 6 laps (1.5 miles) - I thought I was dying - blamed it on the cold weather....I gradually worked my way up and started jogging 1/4 lap - WHEW that was tough....end of March or early april I…
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God Smiled at me....
Last night I was going store to store looking for a rhinestone pony tail holder for my daughter for prom on Saturday...it was getting to be sun down - we walked out of a store to this amazing rainbow (both ends) bold and bright - the sky looked like the sun was shining up on the clouds with a pink coloring - absolutely…
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RUNNERS - In case you were wondering....
I was being lazy avoiding having to do math and wanted to know at specific speeds how long would it take for a mile...I found this chart. Running 5 mph (12 minute mile) Running, 5.2 mph (11.5 minute mile) Running, 6 mph (10 minute mile) Running, 6.7 mph (9 minute mile) Running, 7 mph (8.5 minute mile) Running, 7.5 mph (8…
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What are you going to get your Mom for Mother's Day??
Boy - I don't have a clue....
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Sizzlin Summer Slimdown 05.05.09
So Happy Tuesday--Happy Cinco De Mayo, everyone - it's gonna be a great rainy day! We need the rain in the South so I am glad to see it - everything is so green and healthy looking - gotta love spring time!! I officially joined the gym that's a couple minutes from the house yesterday - I started to pay up front for the…
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Sizzlin Summer Slimdown 04.30.09
Well good morning ladies! It's the last day of April - I am happy to keep the warm weather coming! Hope you all are having a fabulous Thursday! We're late getting started today - I went to gym used elliptical for 30 minutes, rowing machine for 10 minutes then came home and mowed grass with my Walk Mower - lots of…
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What do you eat for Fatty Fish and Omega 3
I am not a big fish eater - I love shell fish and very mild fish like RedSnapper and MahiMahi I am looking for sources of fish that are great for Omegas and similiar to the mild taste of those above....I don't like salmon... Thanks!
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Sizzlin summer slimdown 4-23-09
Wow - I get to start today!! HAPPY THURSDAY you wonderful ladies!!! I attempted the kickboxing class last night - glad I wasn't on film....guess I sorta was the instructor was taping to send in for her re-certification but OH well nobody knows me where shes sending it. I felt so uncoordinated...but had a great time - can't…
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Blueberry-Banana Bread
The all-purpose baking mix makes this moist, oat-spiked bread extra easy! From eatbetteramerica. Prep Time:15 min Start to Finish:3 hr 20 min makes:1 loaf (24 slices) 2 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium) 1/4 cup milk 2 eggs 1 cup fresh…
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Losin' the Eggstra by Easter 04.07.09
Well Happy Anniversary to me - and I am down 2 pounds!!!!! I am sooooo happy. I haven't lost any since we started this challenge and so I decided to shake it up and add calories and I did for 4 days now and I've lost 2 pounds. Wooo Hooo!!! I am celebrating my 19th anniversary and my 2 pounds!! I don't think I've told you…
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Smart old Man (JOKE)
This old farmer has a great little pond in his backyard. He decides it's perfect for swimming and picnics - he fixes up the area with picnic tables, cherry, apple and pear trees, and a BBQ. One day he decides to head down to pick some fresh fruit as he approaches the pond he hears laughter and chatter...when he gets there…
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Milestone....
Yep - a mile that is... I can remember about 3 months ago - walking on the track and only finishing 5 laps and thinking I did something. Well yesterday, I rounded the track 12 times and 8 of the 1/2s I ran - well jogged 8 halves = 4 whole = 1 MILE! I cannot remember the last time I could say that I jogged let alone a…
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Ten Fitness Facts Women Should Know
Fitness Fact 1. Studies have suggested that walking at a brisk pace for three or more hours a week can reduce your risk for coronary heart disease by 65 percent. Fitness Fact 2. About 25 percent of American adults — and an even greater percentage of women — are sedentary. After age 44, upwards of 30 percent of women are…
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Breast Self Check Reminder
In August of 2005, I had my normal yearly exam-everything was fine. In November 2005, I found a lump in my breast-I was 34 years old. I wasn't scheduled for a routine mammogram that my insurance paid for, for 6 more years. Had I waited on my normal checkup mammogram I'd be dead! :frown: It's imperative that we all take a…
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Love Working Out
Adjust your attitude toward working out. It's not a chore. It's an excellent stress reliever. Drop the cookie and go for a walk the next time you're about to emotional eat. Another Daily Motivator from Never Say Diet.
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What do you do...(strength training)
What do you do for your strength/weight workouts? What exercises and how many reps and what weight? I need to increase my strength but not sure where to start...I've done leg presses, leg curls front and backwards (not sure if that's what they are called) and arm pulls in front and back of head, crunches, bicycle crunches,…
