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shoe help please
good morning! I am in need of new shoes for the gym. I am unsure of what type to buy as I do a big mix of different exercises. For the most part I weight lift every other day and I walk on the treadmill a little bit and I like to go on the elliptical as well. However at least once or twice a week I practice running /…
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Plastic Surgery, anyone?
I've lost a significant amount of weight (120+ pounds) and I'm getting a tummy tuck this winter. Has anyone else had one? If so, do you have any tips for post-op? Or things you wish you would have known before the surgery? I am SO excited! I deserve this and can't wait to have a flat little tummy after spending my entire…
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Autoimmune Disease and Diet
For those of you who have an autoimmune disease, do you eat a specific diet to have reduce inflammation? I was just diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and I am looking into changing my lifestyle to help reduce the progression of the disease. If it makes a difference, I am 26 and am pretty healthy. I'd like to see what…
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Gearing up for Atkins & South Beach: Gimme some motivation
I low carb like 2-3 times per year...it's what works to lose weight with the WLS I've had. I've gained 14 pounds and now I need to get on the low carb bandwagon again. I am just REALLY having trouble getting back into the mindset...I don't know if you other low-carbers get it, but coming from a carb *kitten*, I really need…
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Worst Wedding You've Ever Attended
So, I am planning my wedding and have been researching proper wedding etiquette like a hawk. Tell me the worst wedding you've ever attended and why. I'll start... I went to my "friend's" wedding last summer, in which she had several etiquette breaches, starting with the invitations. I, fortunately, was invited to the…
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Home cookin' Wedding Ideas
I just got engaged this weekend !!! :) We want to have the wedding out on the farm and are thinking of making my grandma's spaghetti and meatballs for it. Have any of you had a wedding at home, if so, how did you put it on? What did you serve and how did you present it? Did you have your wedding at home or did you have it…
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BED and Topamax
Are there any diagnosed binge eating disorder sufferers here that take Topamax to stop the binges? I've been diagnosed with BED, (well technically Eating Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified until the DSM-V comes out) since last year, and I've been taking Topamax now for about 3 months to stop the binges. Topamax is…
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Annnnnnyone else working an overnight?
I'm bored....and wired off coffee!!!!!!!!!!!! What are YOU doing? What kind of job are you working? I'm a counselor at a residential treatment place for children.... Tell me something positive about you.
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Raw Milk Anyone?
I'm interested in buying raw milk....I've had it before when my grandparents still milked cows....and the stuff is glorious. Does anyone buy from local farmers and stuff? I'm trying to figure out how to get my hands on some. I know its not legal generally. General thoughts?
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Are you the only healthy-eater at your family holiday party?
I hate getting poked and told that I need to eat more or told that I'm too skinny....ugh.(((((((((((((((((((((((((((( and I SWEAR TO GOD IF ONE MORE PERSON POKES MY RIBS................................................)))))))))))) Believe me,I eat more than enough each day (just check my food log lol)....I just choose to…
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Anyone have any SUGAR FREE holiday dessert recipes??
Post some great recipes that are fabulous please :)
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OT: Does anyone here take Topamax?
What kind of side effects have you noticed? Thanks!
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Halloween '10 vs. Halloween '12
This is me -140 pounds :)
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eBay "Custom" Wedding Dresses
Has anyone here bought a wedding dress on eBay? I see tons of sellers who make them to order... and I have a very specific look in mind that is very rare to see in stores. I hate strapless...it's so popular and boring. I want long sleeved lace dress. There's tons of those on eBay, but I'm worried that I'd get it in the…
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Job Interview Advice
Ok, so I'm in the market for a new job...hopefully a career, as I am almost 25 and it's about damn time I get a real job. I have trouble with some of the questions...for example, "What is a weakness of yours that you feel you need improvement on?" Well, I'm totally awesome...Or at least I want them to think that, so what…
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Does anyone have a Narcissistic Mother?
I'm just trying to see if there are others out there who have suffered this type of emotional abuse growing up. If you aren't sure...check out www.daughtersofnarcissisticmothers.com or http://parrishmiller.com/narcissists.html. I'm looking for friends and support of people with similar family issues.
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Alien Sightings
So I'm sitting here at work, listening to the police scanner, and the police were just dispatched to take a report of an "extraterrestrial" sighting.....LOL Oh, the fun things that go on in Northern Minnesota.
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Jam/Jelly/Preserves Help! :)
Do any of you have a NO SUGAR ADDED jam/jelly/preserves recipe? I can hardly find any online....and the ones that I have found either don't set well, and are more like syrup or they have juice in them as the sweetener. I don't want any juice in it. Do you know if I can just make a jam or whatever and replace the sugar with…
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Ezekiel Bread?
Has anyone here tried it? It's 100% Flourless bread made with sprouted grains, lentils, and no sugar. It sounds like a miracle bread for someone who wants to completely cut out processed flours. Is it good? I want to know before I spend money on it. Thanks!
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What to say when people comment on your weight?
Ok....I've been obese all my life until now, and I'm starting to get those "you look sick" comments. "You should stop losing weight", "you're too skinny", "you have like no boobs or butt" etc. I AM JUST BARELY IN THE NORMAL BMI RANGE, PEOPLE!!!! I still have a good 15 pounds to go yet! I am never good with thinking of…
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Healthy Granola Recipes?
I can't seem to find a low suger/no sugar whole grain granola recipe anywhere. Do any of you have a good one you can share? Thanks!
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OMFG I'm going to freaking die low carbing
It is currently day 3 of the south beach diet....I've been having major cravings for carbs so I've literally been eating all day (SB approved foods) to combat it...... I feel like crap...weak, tired, stupid carb flu.... What can I do to help this pass?
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Carb *kitten* Starting the South Beach Diet
I'm starting it on the 15th..so I have time to eat up what I have in my apartment and start over fresh with new groceries when I get paid on the 13th. I've already packed up all the sweets, frosting, sprinkles, baking goods etc...And will be getting them out of my apartment before then. I am a MAJOR sugar/processed carb…
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People Piss Me OFF!
Someone posted a thread about considering Bariatric Surgery in the Introduce Yourself Forum. I pointed out reasons to look into surgery, etc...and then I someone comes by and was like Oh, Leighbie is in her 20s...why would any surgeon approve surgery for her...blah blah blah. EFFFFF That! I'm GLAD I did my surgery now when…
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Giving Pie as Christmas Gift Help
Hello Everyone! I want to make pies for Christmas for my in laws, and have all these cute ideas on how to decorate them, and wrap them up, etc. But, when making an apple or fruit pie, should I bake them first and then give them as gifts or should I freeze them, and have them do the baking when they want to eat the pie? I'm…
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Magic Curves Shapewear, anyone?
Has anyone tried this brand? It seems like a cheapie generic one, which is fine with me, but I want to know if it works well or not. I want to get the one that is a tank top, that lets me where my own bra that does to my hips to hold all my saggy mid section in. Have you tried it? Throw me some reviews of the product,…
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Runners/Joggers Lung Question
I just started jogging/walking for a 5K I am doing in October. I've never jogged in my life, so this morning when I jogged for 6 minutes straight, the only reason I stopped was because my lungs hurt so bad. I don't smoke or anything, so how do I make my lungs more used to all the extra breathing/jogging? Are there any…
