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Crock-Pot Recipes!
Hi, I wrote about a yummy chili/stew that I tried from Oxygen Magazine, and have been asked about the recipe a bunch of times. So...here it goes! Chicken, sweet potato, and white bean chili (I think it's more like a stew Ready in 6-8 hours Serves 6 Approx. 150 cals/serving (I calculated the calories myself by adding all…
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Why I am self-sabotoging?
I keep asking myself this...and I can't figure out the reason. Anyone have any thoughts?
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Can we make a pact?
I would like to propose a pact! Can we make a pact to NOT drink our calories! I LOVE water and I drink it all day long. But, there are times when I want a nice warm something to make me feel good. However, with the holidays and all of those tasty drinks out there, I am learning that it's just not worth drinking away…
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Restricted Lifestyle
hi there, is anyone here on a restricted type of eating plan? i am gluten free, beef free, and soy free- eventually i will be dairy free, too. all of these restrictions are medical- i am not doing any of this for rapid weight loss or what have you. so...i am wondering is there anyone else out there that can suggest some…
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To get a trainer, or to not get a trainer....?
Well, I put it off and put it off...and put it off...until I finally decided I needed a trainer! Since forever I have been diligent about doing my cardio workouts! I love them! When I first started the gym, I was trying to get myself healthy and stronger after a back injury. I wanted to lose weight first. I didn't want a…
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Favorite fitness and nutrition magazines?
Hi, I am a magazine fiend!!! I love to read them because I like the quick info they give me. Plus, if it's a trusted magazine, I can rely on the good info inside! With that said, do you have any favorites? When school mag drives come around I like to order up and support the kids. Plus, I get cool stuff to read. In the…
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What's cookin' today?
Hi, Today I'm cooking one of my favorite and healthy dishes: Cowboy Beans! It's basically the 17 bean bag of dried beans Diced mixed veggies A bunch of spices- whatever you like really 6-8 cups of water in a crock-pot Cook it all for a few hours- on High about 4 hours, on Low more like 6 When it's all cooked through, add…
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Cool fitness gizmos?
I have two that I love to death: The Nike +iPod Sensor and App (I did not buy the Nike shoes- I just put the sensor on my own sneakers! There is a little velcro pocket you can buy that will attach the sensor to any shoes- yippie for saving some bucks!) This little guy has paid for itself with tons and tons of outdoor…
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Any advice for the NKOTB?
Hi! I'm pretty new to the app. I have been logging in for about 30 days- yippie! I have seen a few changes (7 lbs. gone). But, I am wondering if there is any advice you have for me, as the new kid on the block? Is there a cool feature that I should know about? Any delish foods that are nearly calorie-less (pickles!!)? I'd…
