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Heart-Healthy Bread Recipes?
Hi all, I'm having my parents over for dinner tomorrow night; am planning on making a healthy soup and would like to pair it with some homemade bread or rolls. The catch? My dad had a heart attack last week, and is completely revamping his diet. So, I was hoping a fellow baker out in MFP land might have a great recipe for…
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Bob Harper's _Are You Ready!_
So, I've been reading Bob Harper's book, _Are You Ready!_, and one part that struck a chord with me (though it seems so obvious and intuitive, maybe even a little over-simplified) is the following bit: "Anyone trying to lose weight and get in shape has to get back in touch with who they truly are - and that doesn't mean…
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Soup, beautiful sooooooup!
Soup is just about the perfect food, I think, when prepared mindfully. And I am turning into soup master (self-proclaimed). Just finished off a bowl of crazy-tasty nom-worthy soupy goodness. Loaded with veggies and lean ground chicken and lots of cumin. So, tell me, does anyone out there have any killer (and healthy) soup…
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Dead Lift Help, Please!
Hi all, So, I'm having issues with my dead lifts. I think my hand strength/grip is maxing out before the rest of my muscles are. I realize this sounds lame, but I've got kinda small hands, I guess. I've got a giant olympic bar, bought gloves (the semi-fingerless kind, with grippy pad thingies on the palm and whatnot), and…
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Office Exercises & Fidgeting
Hi all, I've found that since I kind of tuned into the joys of exercising, I HATE even more the 8 hours minimum I spend per day sitting at a desk. For my situation, under-the-desk pedals are not allowed, a stand-up desk is out of the question, and a stability ball would not go over well. Does anyone have any creative ways…
