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ISO Working Mom Friends
Hi Everyone, I am giving this a go again, hopefully finding the motivation and dedication to stick with it. I am a married mom of 2.. i have an 8 year old son and an 8 month old daughter. I work full-time, 45-60 hours per week. I am looking for friends in similar situations. I know everyone says "if you want it bad enough…
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Looking for friends in similar situations
Hi guys! I am back on MFP after having my second baby, a little girl. I am back to work full time at a job i love but between being a wife, a mom to a 7 year old and 4 month old and working 50+ hours a week, there are not enough hours in the day. I am looking for friends who are motivational and may be in a similar…
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Delish Quinoa Recipe
1 cup quinoa 2 cups Chicken Broth 1 cup white wine 6 tsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 onion-diced 8 oz sliced mushrooms 1 tbsp minced garlic 1.5 tbsp EVOO 2 cups chopped baby spinach wash the quinoa (i just put it in a really fine strainer and run water for about 2 minutes). This will keep it from getting bitter. In a skillet,heat…
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The scale lies! Take Measurements!
For the last 2 months i have been very dedicated. Working out, eating within my goals, getting enough sleep, chugging water like its my job, so when i stepped on the scale this morning to find i had only lost half a pound this week, i almost lost it. HALF A POUND. Its not like i am nearing the end of my journey and it…
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Bridesmaid in 60 Days
Question: I have been using MFP for awhile now off and on but really started getting serious about it a few months ago. I have lost around 15 lbs and have really been doing well with making healthier choices/exercising. The bad news, I am in my best friend's wedding in exactly 60 days. The bridesmaid dress FINALLY came in…
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Summer Crab Salad
Summer Tomato, Corn, Avocado and Crab Salad (Skinny Taste) 12 oz lump crab meat 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half 1 hass avocado, diced 2 hot peppers such as serrano or jalapeños, diced fine (seeds removed for mild) 1 1/2 cups roasted corn kernels 1/3 cup chopped red onion 2 limes, juice of (or more to taste) 1 tsp olive…
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Vitamin/Supplement Recommendations
I have been very low on energy lately, which I mostly attributed to working too much (2 jobs/70 hours a week) and not exercising. I recently started back trying to be active daily, even if its just playing with my son in the yard, but I am just SO TIRED. Does anyone recommend any vitamins or supplements to help get some…
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JM Body Revolution Question
Hi Everyone! Looking for some advice. I need to start incorporating more exercise besides walking into my daily plan. My problem is with working 60-70 hours a week and still finding time to spend with my family, it seems like the best plan for me is to find something I can do at home, after my son is in bed or early in the…
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75 calorie side dish!
take a leek and dice it up (make sure to clean in a bowl of water), mix it with about 3 cups of fresh spinach, toss both with a drizzle of olive oil, garlic salt, red pepper flakes and black sesame seeds then saute all together... it was so good and took about 2 minutes to make.
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trouble sleeping
Did any of you have trouble sleeping after you quit? I am on Day 7 and while it has been suprisingly easier than i expected the one thing that has really bothered me is that i keep waking up. all night long. i have never had trouble sleeping in my life and now i am waking up on avg 5x a night. my husband says i am not…
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How is everyone doing?
Just checking in? I am on day...10 and i feel great! The cravings are almost gone although i had to pick my dad up from the airport at midnight on Tuesday night and its an hour drive. driving was always my smoking time so that was HARD, i actually cried on the way because i was so frustrated (pathetic i know!) but i did…
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I want to BREATHE!
I am 26 years old and have smoked about a pack a day since i was 19... it is TIME! I have "tried" to quit several times in the past but if i am being honest, i half assed it because i never really WANTED to quit. but i am older now, my "party" phase is over, i have a beautiful 5 year old that i love to death and a…
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Most Used Foods
As I have gotten more familiar with MFP and am able to navigate through everything i have started paying attention to my most used and most recent foods. i am interested to see what everyone else uses often! Here are my Most Used: Instant Oatmeal- Strawberries and Cream Crunchy PB Nonfat Milk Nectarines Olive Oil Veggie…
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Forever 21
I need a little help. My best friend is getting married next August and I am in her wedding. She called me today and told me that she has decided to go with a cheap dress so that everyone can afford it. It is from Forever 21. It is very pretty but I am worried about the size. They only go up to a Large. Obviously I hope to…
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Make Ahead Lunch!
Made 2 things ahead of time last night for my work lunches. I have been working on getting better about A) bringing lunch to work and B) planning ahead. I made 4 servings of the 2 following recipes. Very tasty! First is a Black Bean, Rice and Veggie "Salad" 1 Container Black Beans drained 1 Pouch Uncle Ben's Whole Grain…
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Garlic Lime Shrimp
Hey everyone... just made this for dinner the other night (its in my profile pic) It was so super fast and DELICIOUS so i thought i would share Shrimp: 1 Bag of cooked, tail off peeled deveined shrimp thaw in cold water, drain in a bowl combine lime juice from 1 lime (i didnt have fresh i just used the the bottled stuff) 1…
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Turkey Meatloaf Muffins
I made these for dinner forgive me, i am terrible at measuring when I am in a hurry. 1 container aldi fit&active lean ground turkey (i think it was a pound) 1/2 of a small yellow onion, finely diced 1 egg 1/3 cup breadcrumbs 2 tsp Worcestershire parsley, garlic and italian seasoning (use whatever you have on hand) mix…
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Trivia
Hey everyone! I am helping host a charity Trivia night and we are trying to come up with Categories. Have any of you ever been to one and if so, what were some fun categories that you enjoyed? Any input is appreciated!! Thanks :drinker:
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New Trader Joe's Find!
I bought some Biryani Rice from trader joes this weekend. It was so delicious and so filling. Just thought I would share if any of you shop at trader joes!
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Not eating before a workout
I have been trying to get up and go to the gym first thing in the morning before work. That way I have no excuses that i "ran out of time". My question is.... I wake up at 545, am dressed and in the car by 555...at the gym by 615. I do not eat before I go. I have never been a huge breakfast person and being that early, it…
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Question about remaining calories
Yesterday we went to a BBQ and while i tried to watch what i ate, when i got home and added it all up i was 600 over for the day. Not the end of the world, and I figured I would just pick it up today. Well today, i have been on a cleaning spree and running errands and by the time we finished dinner tonight and I added…
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Being Prepared-NSV
I have come to terms with the fact that my life is beyond busy. 60+ hours of work a week plus a husband, 4 year old and 2 dogs. For the last 2 years my excuse has always been, "i don't have time". Well now, I am making time. I went to the farmers market 2x this week and both times as soon as I came home I washed and cut up…
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Busy Mom and Wife
Hi everyone. A good friend told me about myfitnesspal and i have been using it for about a week and so far, I love it! The support and ideas that everyone gives is amazing. I am a wife and a mom to a 4 year old boy. I work a full time and a part time job while my husband is going to school and working. Needless to say our…
