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Anyone only eat 3 meals?...
Hey all I was just thinking... So I usually eat around 6 meals a day, 2 of which are snacks but I think I snack more when I do this, maybe I should just do 3 meals a day. I know its not as good for your metabolism but does anyone have success with this? Thanks :happy: ~Leash :heart:
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What's your healthy comfort food?!
You know sometimes you just need something to calm the nerves, I've been having a tuff last couple of weeks and exercise always helps me but sometimes I need something sweet, I like frozen yogurt but tell me what's your comfort food? :happy: ~Leash :heart:
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Intervals... proof that they work!...
Just another article on why intervals can be very beneficial... thought I'd share :happy: http://www.fitsugar.com/4342293#read-more By the way... this website always has some pretty good fitness and eating tips and they put new stuff up EVERYDAY... ~Leash :heart:
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Carrot Zucchini Bread...
I made this today... Yummy!... Ingredients 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons ground flax seed (flax meal) 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup oil 1 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cup grated zucchini…
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Good little blender...
So I seriously HATE walmart.. buuuut I went in there today cause I just wanted something cheap and well lets face it thats the best place to go for cheap... anyways I wanted a blender that was small and quick to use, one serving type. I got the Hamilton Beach blender for 15 dollars! I was skeptical but it works really…
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Trader Joe's whole wheat pizza dough....
YUUUMMMMYYY... I made this tonight on the barbecue with cheese, pizza sauce, tomatoes, and basil. It has 120 calories for 2 ounces, and serves 8 so quite a bit. I made mine into a rectangle cause the circle just wasn't working out too good. I'm so glad I found a healthier version of pizza :happy: Oh yea its by the cheese…
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Garlicky Spaghetti With Beans and Greens...
From Cooking Light... very good, my mom and I made it last night accept we used whole wheat pasta plus its vegetarian for those of you who don't eat meat, ENJOY :happy: Yield 6 servings (serving size: about 1 1/3 cups) Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3 tablespoons extra-virgin…
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Trader Joe's body cleanse...
Anyone tried this? I have a friend, well more like an acquaintance that was going on and on about it today, I was a little annoyed but I was also really curious lol Has anyone tried this? What's the deal? Is it like a detox? Clearly I just don't know... looking for answers :bigsmile: ~Leash :heart:
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Hot (bikram) yoga...
Soo I thought I'd share! I just got done with a 90 minute session of bikram yoga and I loved it!!! I was really really worried, I don't really know why but my sis talked me into it. You sweat soo much but it feels so good to be dripping like that, it felt like I had just jumped in a pool when I got out! haha So I just…
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protein before or after workout?
I just got some protein powder and I was wondering if it would be good to take it before my workout or after (mostly running and cycling) Thanks! :happy: ~Leash :heart:
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Laughing cow cheese...
All I have to say is mmm... I had never tried them until today and I'm so excited about them! lol plus... I got a salad chopper that works pretty darn good, I got it at william and sonoma (only 25 dollars) I like my salads chopped up small so its pretty cool... :happy: ~Leash :heart:
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Does anyone know?
... if you can mix the slim fast powder with soy milk? I haven't gotten any yet but I'm pretty sure you are supposed to mix it with non fat milk. I'm just looking to add it to my diet for the nutrients... any thoughts? Thanks so much! :happy: ~Leash :heart:
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Cycling...
Hello All! ... I just got a rode bike and I was hoping maybe some of you could help me out a bit... I wear a heart rate moniter and it said that I burned 586 calories in an hour. I feel like thats a lot because I know biking (well I thought) burns less than running. I am in good cardio shape from running so I figured I…
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So mad I can't stand it!
I am watching the biggest loser and while I'm watching I was looking at the biggest loser website and they have the winner posted on there already! Are you kidding me?! I am so mad, its not even over yet!!!!!!! So don't go on the website!!!!! ~Leash :heart:
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HRM question... :)
Whats the best heart rate moniter? I hear a lot about the polars and the garmin, I saw the polar 6 which looked kind of good. I mainly want it for spin class and for when I'm doing workout videos, I don't know much else about what they do lol! Thanks so much for your help!!!! ~Leash :heart:
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Have you guys seen this? Really cool!
http://www.youbars.com/ On this website you can customize bars, trail mix, shakes, and I think a couple other things but its really cool! It's about 2 buck a piece depending on size and what type so like 28 dollars a box or something, anyways just thought I'd share! :happy: ~Leash :heart:
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best cardio for the glutes?
I do a lot of running now but I would like to target my glutes more and hopefully loose a few inches. I know to do squats and lunges and such but what about cardio please? Thank youuuu! ~Leash :heart:
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Granola bar recipe...
I just made this, its still finishing in the fridge but it tasted really good! 1 cup honey 1 cup natural peanut butter 1 cup old fashioned oats 1/2 mini chocolate chips 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup chopped walnuts Some flour for consistency Melt the honey and pb over the stove. Mix all the other ingredients together…
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So frustrated :(
Well here it is 2:30 in the morning and I'm still awake, not by choice of course! My roomates are having yet another party, yes on a Thursday night, I mean Friday morning. My room is downstairs so I can't sleep there cuz its so loud, so I went upstairs to sleep in one of their rooms and what do ya know, people are playing…
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MFP Nike + Challenge!
Hey to all you runners and walkers! If you have a nike + system for your shoes than this is the challenge for you. The challenge is, who can run 50 miles first? I made the challenge on the nike plus website, it's called "MFP Runners Only!" The challenge will not start on the nike website until April 20th, that will give…
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Check it out! :)
Alright so I've posted about this before but I thought I'd show a picture. This is the istik, its an ipod case that is magnetic! Part of it goes underneath your clothing and I must say its pretty awesome! It holds on while running and everything. The website is goistik.com. Hope you like it! :happy: (I tried to post the…
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Yummy granola recipe...
So my friend just gave me this recipe and I made it today, REALLY GOOD! :happy: 4 cups of oats (I used half multi-grain and half regular) 1/4 c butter 1/4 c sugar pinch of salt 1/2 c flour 1/4 c butter 1/2 c maple syrup (light of course!) 1 teas vanilla 1/2 c dried cranberries 1/2 c raisins Toast the oats for 10 minutes at…
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Soy beans..
Are soy beans good for you? I always thought they were like zero calories until one of the moms of the girls I coach and I were looking at the back and it said 120 calories for 5! I was freaking out a little haha so my question is is that with the stem? I only eat the bean part. Thanks!!! ~Leash
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MFP Runner's Club 4/4
I never start this but I thought why not!? I did 5 today, getting ready for a long run tomorrow, a little windy but other than that really nice outside... anyone else running today!? :happy: ~Leash
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istik ipod case...
Ok so I tried out the istik ipod case (a magnetic ipod case that holds onto your clothes) and its great! It didn't move around at all while I was running, I had it on my shorts but I could have put it on my shirt too... My friend didn't believe me last night so I put it on my tank top and she tried to pull it off and she…
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istik...
Has anyone heard of this? I just ordered one, its an ipod holder, mainly for exercising. It's magnetic so it sticks to your clothes, kinda hard to explain but heres the link, let me know if any of you have had success with it or not please :happy: thanks!.... http://www.goistik.com/ ~Leash :heart:
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Having trouble drinking all your water?
Buy a new water bottle! I know this sounds stupid but someone just gave me a new water bottle for my birthday and I've already drank 48 oz and thats good for me! I got the one from juice it up I love it! Just thought I'd share :happy: ~Leash :heart:
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Today's my Birthday!
Wow I'm 22! I can't believe it, I better make sure to work out extra hard so I can have my favorite... Carrot Cake! mmm I think I'll try not to stress too much though, whats one day right?! :happy: :happy: ~Leash :heart:
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soy milk and tea...
So I don't know if anyone else does this but I thought I'd share, Green tea or any kind really with a splash of soy milk, and some honey. It tastes great! It makes tea way more bearable for me. :happy: I'm really just posting to avoid studying for my final haha Have a good day all! ~Leash :heart:
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Hows this sound... nutritionist...
So I went to the nutritionist today to try and figure out why I haven't been feeling good. She said I haven't even been close to eating enough! She said that I should be eating about 2000 calories on days I don't run and 2400 calories on days I run (training for a marathon) O I'm 5'10'' and about 145 pounds, 21 years old.…
