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Sliced off my fingertip...
I was slicing bread on Saturday night and decided to go ahead and cut off the meaty tip of my left index finger. It was late, I had chicken in the oven and a fire burning...so after some quick research I decided not to go to a doctor. Apparently, they can't do much for it, anyway. I cleaned it, wrapped it, and its doing…
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How would your dog protect you?
I have a 4-year-old Boxer who is incredibly sweet and gentle. Anyone can take anything from him and he never bats an eye. However, everyone always tells me that "Cooper would protect me" if anyone ever tried to attack me or something. I'm just not sure. Yes, he is definitely protective of me, but I just can't see him…
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Cheap, Easy Foot Warmer for Bed
Take a tube sock, fill with rice, dried corn (like from a feed store), or barley. Tie the end securely. Microwave for 3-4 minutes. Stick it down with your feet. Ahhhhhh.........
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What gadgets do you use?
I just clipped on my brand new Fitbit One, and am excited to start tracking my daily steps and sleep patterns. It got me thinking about how much I love technology and how these tools are so helpful and motivating. So what gadgets and apps do you use on a regular basis? Besides, MFP, of course. Probably my favorite thing is…
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Perfect Soft-Boiled Eggs!
My neighbor gave me this recipe, which he got from America's Test Kitchen. Wow! I've never had soft-boiled eggs and am totally in love. Maybe I am overreacting a little, but I eat a lot of eggs and this is exactly how I like them. Pefectly set whites and beautiful warm, liquid yolks. So if you like eggs, give this a try.…
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Could This Be Low Blood Sugar??
Yesterday I first ate around noon, about 500 calories (4 eggs, bread and cottage cheese) and then at 4 went to the gym and exercised at a pretty high intensity for two hours, an hour weight-lifting class (Bodypump) and an hour of cardio, including about 30 minutes of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) on the treamill.…
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Torrent Websites?
Any thoughts? Recommendations? Advice? Warnings?
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Favorite Apps?
I've had a Android smartphone for several years, but it had very little storage space so I couldn't download very many apps. I just got the iPhone 5 and am curious about all the different apps. What do you use all the time, what is helpful, what is awesome that maybe we don't know about? I use Pandora very frequently, Yelp…
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Do you enjoy spending time with your IMMEDIATE family?
I'm talking about brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, daughters, sons. When you are all together, what is it like and is it enjoyable? I ask because I work in the restaurant industry, and some of the families I see that come in are...well...I always wonder what it's like in their home on Christmas. No laughter, no smiles,…
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Going to Australia...Need Advice
I am going to Melbourne in a couple weeks, and going to be there for 12 days. Other than the plane ticket, lodging, and car rental, how much spending money do you think I'll need on a daily basis? I am a little worried about spending too much, so I am going to be on a serious budget. I would really like to keep it under…
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Stomach Bug Yesterday...Should I Work Out Today?
Yesterday I felt fine all day...I came back from a good run, took a shower, and suddenly started feeling very nauseous. I laid down hoping it would pass, but it ended lasting all evening and I felt terrible. Couldn't keep anything down. Today I feel pretty much fine, just more tired than normal and my lymph nodes are…
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Real Housewives Rant
I LOVE reality TV. That is, REAL reality TV. I hate shows like "Girls Next Door", or any of the Kardashian stuff, because it seems so set-up and fake. I wish they would realize that they don't need to stage scenarios, just watching their real lives is entertainment enough. So, I've been a fan of the Real Housewives…
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Goodbye Stretching
I've always hated stretching, as I find it extremely boring. I've been hearing things for awhile about how stretching doesn't really help, so tonight I decided to do some research. I learned enough to say goodbye to stretching. I'll suffer through it during classes, but I'm not going to do it on my own. Some links:…
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Did I just have a panic attack??
This last week has been extremely stressful. I lost my job (they shut down...giving us three days notice), and ever since I've had a very hard time sleeping and have no appetite (I've been losing while not watching what I eat at all, which is the only good thing to happen this week). In addition, I've gone out a couple…
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Toe Stub Pain Delay?
Whenever I stub my toe, there is a split-second of nothing and then the pain hits. "Oh crap, this is going to hurt" flashes through my head. I always thought everyone experienced this, just the time it took the electrical impulses to travel all the way up my body, but the other day when my 5'0 friend stubbed her toe, I…
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Online Dating
I finally bit the bullet and signed up for a free online dating site last night. So far, I've gotten lots of responses from guys and even have a date planned for Sunday! (Bowling and sushi.) I know that plenty of people on here met their significant others through online dating, so I guess I'm just looking for a little…
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Eating after exercise?
I usually don't eat for several hours after I exercise (just simply not hungry), but I have people in my life telling me that since I am not re-fueling after a workout my body is breaking down muscle mass. I always work out on an empty stomach, which works really well for me. I lift weights (Bodypump) 2-3 times per week…
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Who else tucks in their dog?
Cooper, the cutest boxer that ever lived, or ever WILL live, is currently lying on the couch with his head on a pillow and his body all tucked in with a blanket. He LOVES to be tucked in and will stay under the blanket for hours. In fact, he usually ducks his head when I come to tuck him in to show that he wants to be all…
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How do you gain it all back?
People often have stories of how they lost weight in the past and then they gained all or some of it back. I'm curious as to how this happens. Do you just stop weighing yourself or caring? What about when your skinny clothes start getting too tight? Isn't it just a horrible feeling to gain the weight back? What is going on…
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Biggest Loser Questions
I don't really watch this show, but sometimes I'll turn it on for a few minutes. I know they lose massive, crazy amounts of weight by working out nonstop. How many calories per day do they eat and how many calories per day do they burn in exercise? Anyone know? P.S. I'm not at all interested in doing their thing...just…
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Elderly Marathon Runners!
This article is in USAToday today. I, for one, am extremely impressed. I didn't think it was possible for people this old to actually run! http://yourlife.usatoday.com/fitness-food/exercise/story/2011-11-02/Behold-the-agelessness-of-these-long-distance-runners/51049132/1 Behold the agelessness of these long-distance…
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Where'd you get your username?
I can't ask everyone individually, but I am so curious. maryd523 - my first name, last initial, house number of my first apartment. And it flows so nicely when you say it aloud.
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Nighttime Bathroom Trips?
I am hoping one of you can help me solve this mystery. I drink a lot of water. That is all I drink, and I drink it all day long. As a result, I pee a lot! However, during the night I am not drinking loads of water, I keep a glass next to my bed but just take a sip or two all night. So WHY do I always have to wake up to go…
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Sherried Squash Bake
I got this recipe out of a cookbook called, "Eat Up, Slim Down". I made it last night for a friend, and it was DELICIOUS!! I will definitely be making it during the holidays as a candied yam, sweet potato alternative, but it's nice right now, too, with the changing weather. I used butternut, sherry, and almond milk, and it…
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What does it mean when I get hungry really fast?
Most of the time when I eat, I am satisfied for at least a few hours. Sometimes, though, my body seems to gobble the food out of my stomach and within 25-30 minutes, definitely within an hour, I am hungry again. As in empty, growling stomach, not a "bored" or psychological hunger. I can tell the difference no problem. It…
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Pet Peeves While Running Outside
1) Loose dogs. Cooper and I got charged twice today. For someone who loves dogs, but is somewhat afraid of them, that is two times too many! 2) Overgrown bushes, trees, any type of foliage. I either have to duck, go around, or get poked. It might seem petty, but at this time of year there are dozens of overgrown spots…
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Family Video Music Suggestions?
I've made a video starring my 2 year-old nephew, with supporting roles played by everyone else in my family. I'm just having trouble with the music. My favorite so far is Pearl Jam "Nothingman". I love the music part, but the lyrics don't really fit. Anyone have any moving music suggestions for family videos? No: -Country…
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Chicken, Broccoli, and Brown Rice Casserole
I'm usually not a very good cook when I try to create on my own, but last week I was really craving a rich casserole. So I made one up. It was great. I made it again tonight, and it was even better. So I thought I would share. 1 cup uncooked brown rice 2 large chicken breasts (about 16 ounces) 4 cups cooked broccoli…
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Onions Want to Kill My Eyes
I can barely see this screen....tears are running down my cheeks, nose is running....such pain! And this is despite wearing ski googles during the chopping process. Does anyone have any suggestions of how to stop the horrible reaction (or help relieve it once it's started)? I've looked it up and found things like "chop…
