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Blog
Hello MFP! I just wanted you guys to please check out my new blog. I have been working on getting it going for awhile, I will be posting healthy recipes often and workouts once my injury heals so if you subscribe you will get emails when I make a new post, have a great day, and please let me know what you think :smile:…
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Gluten free sweet potato cornbread
I just made this and its YUMMY!!!!! I actually made muffins.... the recipe is from "glutenfreegoddess.com" 3 large organic free-range eggs 1/2 cup extra light olive oil or vegetable oil 3/4 cup sweet potato puree 3/4 cup organic light brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon bourbon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon…
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Pesto Hummus
Hope you guys don't mind I'll be posting probably lots of recipes since I can't work out I have more time on my hands... I modified a cooking light recipe... Ingredients 2 (15.5-ounce) cans no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil…
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Homemade gluten free crackers
Just made these, they are awesome! Ingredients: 1 cup flax seeds, soaked in 1 cup water for 1 hour 1/3 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup sesame seeds 2-3 tbsp pepita seeds Sea salt, lots and lots of sea salt, to taste (1 tsp?) Freshly ground black pepper Herbs of your liking (I used 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning) Directions: Mix 1…
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peripheral entrapment of the sciatic nerve?
Hey everyone... Well I've been on this site for awhile but I don't usually start threads anymore but Im kind of freaking out. I am a runner who has been dealing with an injury for months... Long story short it started with my calf then my itband and basically my whole left side is messed up. I thought I had it resolved…
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IPAD...
I know this is totally not related to weight loss and such but I was just wondering what you guys think of the ipad especially those who have one? I am looking into getting one mainly for the volleyball statistic app, I am a vball coach and I think I would get a lot of use out of it. I coach year around so I would use it a…
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pork chops stuffed with feta and spinach....
Cooking Light recipe... Ingredients Cooking spray 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 5 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil, diced 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled…
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Mexican Lasagna (crock-pot)
This is sooooo good! My mom made it the other night and now its cooking in my kitchen right now :smile: , I added chicken so we'll see how that works but either way its really good.... 1 head cauliflower (cored) 3 plum tomatoes 1 can black beans (15.5 oz) 1 cup frozen corn 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 2 tsp chili powder 2 tsp…
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Strength and Conditioning Program.
Ok so I realize this is a long shot but I'm going to ask anyways. I have to present a strength and conditioning program in my class, a year around program with both components, preferably for a volleyball team. I was supposed to get the program from my college coach but his computer crashed, I know what are the odds?! So…
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Almond Milk...
Does anyone drink this?! I don't really see the benefits besides that its a little lower in calories than soy, it doesn't have much protein or anything... I was thinking it could be good for after workouts, does anyone drink it?! Thanks. ~Leash :heart:
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Frozen chicken in crock-pot?
I just got a crock-pot and I was just wondering can I put frozen chicken in it? How long would I cook it, and can I just put it straight in there with seasonings or salsa or something?! Thanks! ~Leash :heart:
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Women and weights...
So last night in my master's class called "Sport and Society"... we were talking about gender differences and my teacher brought up the point about how women don't lift weights because they are scared to get big! Then we were all thinking about where the heck that started and WHY would people think that?! I guess its cause…
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HIGH protein diet...
Hello All.... well I'm having some health issues yet again and I went back to the doctor, I just seem to have trouble digesting what seems like everything and I eat very healthy and carefully. I'm going to be getting more tests soon... So anyways she told me to really cut back on the carbs which I didn't think I was eating…
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Probars....
Anyone eat these? They are supposed to be a meal replacement but I'm going to use them after long runs and such but I do want it to keep me full.. I haven't tried them yet but I bought a few, they are around 400 calories, you can get them at REI, just wondering if you guys like them and which ones are best... they are…
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Low calorie filling salad....
I just made this and I can't believe I never thought of putting this stuff together, oh and normally I hate seafood but this combo worked, could also be made with chicken! 1/4 pound fresh shrimp (bout 1/2 cup) 90 cal 2 1/2 cups romaine lettuce 25 cal 2 1/2 teaspoons light caesar dressing 88 cal 1/4 shredded parmesan 100…
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Low Carb :(
I'm in a dilemma.. I went to my doctor today and he does all of these tests on me where he checks my reflexes all over my body, its hard to explain... anyways he asked me if I'd been eating a lot of carbs (I had pizza last night and I pretty much never eat pizza) and he told me that I should cut the carbs cause thats…
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printable food and fitness journals...
I know sometimes we can't get to the computer and such so here are some that you can print out, you can write everyone down here and then you won't forget what to put in your myfitnesspal journal... http://www.fitsugar.com/912544 ~Leash :heart:
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Biggest loser family cookbook....
I got this for Christmas and I really like it! I just made a pizza from it and its yummy!.. just thought I'd share if any of you are looking for a good recipe book, the recipes seem to be easy and they are all very low calorie, also has a lot of healthy versions of things that can be really bad... I'm cooking for one and…
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HELP... college!..
HELP! Ok I have finals this week, I'm supposed to graduate this semester, but I'm sooo stressed. I'm afraid I might get a D in one of my classes, its an upper division general education class (called a capstone). I've never gotten a D in my life but this teacher is a jerk and its really hard, history of religion is the…
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SPINNING!
Who loves it?! I can't ride my road bike right now cause its SOOOO cold so I'm starting spin class, only gone a couple times but I liked it! Anyone else do it, how do you like it? Good results? I hope! ~Leash :heart:
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What kind of dog should I get?
Ok so I want to get a dog... I would really like to find one that I can run with. The problem is that I live in an apartment so I can't get a big dog cause that wouldn't be fair to the dog. I plan on exericising this puppy though! I was looking at maybe a border collie beagle mix, they are medium sized I think, what do you…
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Multi vitamin...
Help! Every multi vitamin I seem to take makes me nauseous, and not just for a few minutes, I feel sick the rest of the day usually, especially now that I'm taking a twice a day one. The only ones that didn't upset my stomach were the gummy ones but they don't have much to them, I've tried women's one a day and one that my…
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peanut m&ms....
I know we aren't supposed to eat these, but I'm into moderation, I can't just NEVER eat them again and i got to thinking.... well these could be a good pre workout snack, they are much more substantial because of the peanuts and you can have like 8 and be pretty satisfied... what do you guys think? I actually had a…
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WATER water WATER...
Hey so I've been dealing with some health issues, lots of doctors and stuff. I just have a question about water and your guys experience with it... I'm really bad about drinking a lot of water but I feel it could help me, has anyone seen a big difference in the way they feel when they drink a lot of water, or any…
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macadamia nuts...
Do any of you eat these? I never did but my friend had some today and they were soooo good.... how are they are far as nutrition? Thanks! ~Leash :heart:
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Anyone vegan?
Hey Guys!... I was just wondering if any of you are vegan or vegetarian and how it works for you? I have been reading a lot of positive things about alicia silverstones new book, "the kind diet"... I'm just worried about not having enough energy and such if I did give it a try... what are some of the things you eat…
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Perfect for Halloween... cookies!...
Ok so I made these and they are great, only 25 calories a cookie (small but perfect!)... I put the link below so you guys can see the picture, they don't turn out as perfect as they look but they are really cute and yummy!.. Candy Corn Cookies... 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup butter or…
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Target workout clothes...
Hey Guys! Just thought I'd share, Target has some great workout stuff on sale but it ends tomorrow!... I got some great pants and I tried them out today at the gym, worked great, very comfy... PLUS they have "talls" for those of you who are tall like me. :bigsmile: Where I'm at they were running out so hurry!!!!! ~Leash…
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colds... :(
So my immune system is really bad (working on it with docs) so I get sick kind of a lot and now that I moved back to where there is winter I've gotten sick twice already. How do you guys avoid colds? I make sure to wash my hands and stay away from sick people as much as I can but any tips you can offer would be awesome..…
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Good and bad about this season....
You know what's GREAT about the fall season.... PUMPKIN... pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin EVERYTHING... but you know what's bad... the same things I just listed... Everything in moderation is what I keep telling myself :bigsmile: Tell me... what's favorite thing about this season?!…
