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been away for a little while and missed you guys
Hi there, i'm going to be reading posts and catching up today. I've missed you guys. it's been a rough couple of weeks. I've been slack about logging my food and I've been eating kind of bad so a few lbs have crept up on me but I'm not going to stress over them. The marathon training has been so intense, so I feel hungry…
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MFP experts, I need your help- splurged big time!
Hi guys, I know that splurges are bound to happen but all weekend I have totally blown it. We have family members in town and we love to get together and eat :laugh: So, thinking I could get away with splurging since I ran 13 miles yesterday I ate and ate and ate.. and well, the scale is shocking today. So, what do I need…
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eating more sugar free items or Splenda= hungry all the time
Hi guys, I know that artificial sweeteners aren't great for you and I've tried about all of them but I've been having Splenda with my coffee now daily and trying to cut down on some of the "real" sugar. but the thing is, i'm so hungry. Now, a lot of this could be due to the marathon training, I don't know.. all I know is-…
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what is everyone's average carb intake?
I know that everyone is different but I'm curious, how many carbs do you normally eat each day?
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Has anyone heard from Kerri?
Hi guys, I miss her, has she been posting? i know her wedding was just recently, have I just missed her posts?
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Emerald- Sea salt and pepper cashews
these things are so good. I bought them for my hubby and he's going to have to hide them because they are addictive. I know a little won't hurt but you can't quit eating them. Anyone else tried them and liked them? they have cocoa ones too which I am really afraid to try :laugh:
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Publix black bean chipotle dip- yummy
Attn all Publix shoppers, this dip is AMAZING!!! they are only having it for a limited time but I bought some tonight and had a serving with some PIta chips, delicious!!! 2 tablespoons are 40 calories and 0.5 grams of fat with very little carbs.
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Kashi- I love you!
Another shout out for Kashi. I love, love, love their waffles and have recently tried their entrees. Oh my goodness... now I know it's not good to eat these all the time but they are so good for when you need something quick and convenient. For a long time I was eating Lean Cuisines for lunch a couple of times a week and…
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vitatops?
Good morning, I'm excited, I finally bought some of these and will be having one for my morning snack. I have the blue-bran, are there any vitatop fans??
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would the stair climber be making my knee pain worse?
Hi guys, I've had some knee pain for a little bit while training for the marathon but it's been bearable. I felt really good after my longest run on Saturday which was 12 miles. Well, I cross-trained yesterday and did elliptical and 30 minutes of the stair climber on level 10 and this morning when i went to run at the…
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whew
Hi there, I knew I would indulge a little tonight, we were celebrating hubby's bday with cake, ice cream and tons of food. But I swear once I started eating the cake, it was like I couldn't stop. :angry: And I have my long run in the morning, what was I thinking? haha I don't even want to get on the scales tomorrow, I'm…
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which "before" pic should I use?
Hi MFP friends, The gym that I go to has a Success Story wall and they want to put me on it so i have to choose a before pic and an after pic. Since everyone will be seeing this, I was hoping you guys could help me pick the one of each that i should post. :flowerforyou: Before- After-
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Farrah Fawcett has passed away
Sad :frown:
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Nutrition advice for marathon trainers?
Hi guys, since I am steadily increasing my long runs, I have lost a little more weight. I know I should probably be eating more, it's hard to get out of the mode of being really careful. Can you guys give me some tips on proper fueling, etc? Someone saw me today and commented that I looked good but they didn't want me to…
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A question for all you 1/2 and full marathoners
so many different schedules and differing opinions out there so I thought I would ask you guys, while training for your marathons, is it better to take your rest day before or after your long run :flowerforyou:
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Kashi waffles, anyone tried them?
these look really yummy, especially the blueberry ones, has anyone tried them? What is the best syrup to get, something sugar free? I am craving waffles and syrup :laugh:
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Flat outs
Hi there, I just tried FlatOuts bread for the first time and made a pizza, it was soooo yummy. It completely satisfied the craving I have had for pizza. I used: 1 light original flatout hormel turkey pepperoni- 10 pcs 1/2 cup kraft fat free mozzarella 1/4 cup ragu pizza sauce mushrooms, bell peppers, red onion I had this…
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2 oz of dried thin spaghetti noodles = how much cooked?
Is 2 oz of dried spaghetti noodles = to one cup cooked? I saw this online but not sure if it's accurate. thank you
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Calling all fancy denim girl friends
Hi Ladies, A while back we talked about fancy jeans and I have to share a pic of my new 7 for All Mankind that I got last week. I honestly never would have paid that much cash for a pair of jeans but when I put them on, I feel sooo good. I know some of you ladies will agree- so what are your favorites? I used to look at…
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can i please have some motivation?
Hi MFP friends, Can i please ask for some support from you guys? To make a long story short, I have a sister that has had a really hard time getting pregnant, well she is pregnant for the first time and we are very excited! The only downfall of this is I have decided to take the rare opportunity that I was offered-a slot…
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Does running more make you want to eat more?
:laugh: I've been slowly increasing my running distances and I swear I feel like I am hungry all the time. My weight is flip flopping back and forth a few lbs and I've been eating every 3 hours but recently it seems like I am always hungry and I don't want to put on extra pounds.
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Truth in numbers
Hi guys, I had my follow-up fitness assessment at the Y and I wanted to share the results with my fitness buddies. Last year when I went in July, I weighed 158 lbs and had a body fat percentage of 34% using the caliper pinch test. Now, I am 5'2 and didn't consider myself obese before, I was a comfortable size 12/14 but…
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MFP- Runner's Club May 23rd
Hi there guys, I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday weekend. Do you guys have any runs planned for the day? I got really sunburned yesterday but I woke up this morning and ran 5 miles. I struggled a little bit towards the end but then kicked it back up a notch and had a total time of 45 minutes. I am happy with that…
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Something wonderful happened to me at the gym
I took my very first spin class and whew it was brutal but a lot of fun. I was finishing up and a girl about my age came up to me and said, "i just want you to know that I see you in here every morning and I have told my husband that there is a girl at the gym that looks healthy and fit and is my inspiration" I honestly…
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suggestions for eating breakfast out?
We are taking my mother in law out for breakfast, what is something halfway healthy that I can get while dining out? And tasty too! :laugh:
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Can you recommend a good watch for running?
Hi guys, I am looking for a good watch that will track my distance and speed for training. Can you runners out there recommend a good one?
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Nutella= YUMMY
oh my, I had Nutella the first time after the 5k on Saturday so I broke down and bought a jar. Not exactly "diet" food but sooo delicious. I put 1/2 a tablespoon on half of a multigrain bagel and it was delicious!!! Who else loves this stuff? It's like eating a chocolate glazed doughnut :laugh: I probably could have put a…
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I ran my first 5K
Hi guys, I ran my first 5K yesterday and it was wonderful! The feeling that I had as the crowd helped cheer us on was incredible. It is the first time that I have truly felt like a runner :wink: I didn't know what to expect so my goal was to finish it. I did start having side cramps a couple of miles into it, so I walked…
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I might just have to wear a bikini this year
I think this is the only place that I feel I can share a bathing suit photo without feeling weird. I went trying on bathing suits tonight, mostly one pieces with a couple of bikinis thrown in just to see if I could pull it off. Sure, I still have areas to work on but gosh darn it this year I think I'm getting a bikini.…
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Super excited, is this even possible?
I have been running (well, jogging) an average of about 15-20 miles a week and love it. I am signed up to do my first 5k next week but I have another opportunity that is a dream of mine. I have a slot to run in the NYC marathon!!! I have 6 and a half months to train, I think this is possible. I just would absolutely love…