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Binoculars
My mother informed me last night she would like a good pair of these for Christmas. She's going to Alaska and would like them for her trip. I'm looking at Consumer Reports and OMG the really good ones are pricey! I thought I'd reach out to you fine folks and ask if you have a pair that you've bought for an Alaskan trip or…
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Ladies (and Gentlemen) Goatee or Not?
This morning my husband shaved off his lovely goatee after 20 years. He told me yesterday he wanted to do it and I responded that he knows how I feel about the goatee-mmmmmm! About 12 years ago he shaved it off one day without telling me and I cried. He looked like such a baby face. Now he has little hair and shaves what…
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Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples
OMG this is another winner from Cooking Light. Super yummy and only 234 calories! Enjoy. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spiced-pork-tenderloin-with-sauted-apples-10000002012820/
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Chicken Pox Shots
So I was listening to the radio this morning on my way to work and they were talking about getting Chicken Pox and how bad it is for adults. They were highly recommending for people to get their kids vaccinated. I have never been exposed to Chicken Pox and have been tested for the antibodies. I have 0% in my blood. That…
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White Bean and Turkey Chili
This was AWESOME. It was even better because my husband made it instead of me! This is from Cooking Light Readers' Top-Rated Recipes 1 Tablespoon canola oil 2 cups diced yellow onion (about 2 medium) 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 3 (15.8 oz)…
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Ideas for Low Cal/Carb Veggie Dips?
I'm trying to get more veggies in my diet and am eating them raw. I like to dip them in hummus, but the calories tend to add up quickly with that. Anyone have any other things they love to dip their veggies in that are low cal and/or low carb?
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Dear.....
Dear Coffee Bandit, Morning after morning you take the last bit of regular coffee from the pot and obnoxiously leave it empty. It takes 15 seconds to put on a new pot to brew. Please remember that your mother does not work here and there are others who drink the coffee too. Feel free to add your morning grip to this!
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What's For Dinner Tonight?
What are you planning to have? I'm debating on what to make. It's a toss up between 3 things: White Bean Chili, Acorn Squash soup and Tandoori Chicken.
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Which order would you choose?
If your SO came home after a long day at work and you had the following options what order would you choose to do? Eat Sex Go to the gym
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How much did you spend on Halloween candy?
I read online somewhere last week that the average a household spends on Halloween candy was just over $20. REALLY????? I was surprised by that. We waited until yesterday, bought less than normal and I still spent $38 before taxes. So MFP peeps how much did you spend?
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Butternut Squash Leek Soup
Another winner from Cooking Light. This was so tasty! 1 whole garlic head 4 teaspoons olive oil 6 cups thinly sliced leek (about 4 large) 4 cups (3/4 inch) cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 medium) 2 cups water 2 cups fat free, low sodium chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1.…
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Coconut Chicken Fingers
Another winner from Cooking Light, got this one from Super Fresh & Simple Meals 4-6oz skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2 inch thick strips (I cheated and bought them already cut up) 1/2 t salt 1/4 t ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 C rice flour 1 C whole buttermilk 1 large egg 1 1/2 C unsweetened flaked…
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Jerk Spiced Shrimp
This is from Cooking Light Reader's Top Rated Recipes-love this book! 1T sugar 1T paprika 1/2t salt 1/2t garlic powder (I used Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic) 1/2t ground red pepper 1/4t ground thyme 1/8t ground allspice 2T olive oil 1.5 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp 8-8 inc. skewers preheat grill to med-high heat…
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Flasher NSV!
Well, I went to get dressed this morning and all of my pants that sort of fit are at the dry cleaners. So I opted for the best fitting of the too large ones available to me. Well, they are still WAY TOO BIG as they are riding down past my underwear. I've been flashing folks all day! Thank God I decided to go for the…
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Exercise DESPITE Limitations
I just wanted to post this for others who are struggling as you might need this. Last Friday I went to my Orthopedic surgeon and he told me I injured my bicep and most likely have a tear. He said NO USING IT, which severely limits my exercise options. Yesterday my husband got the call back from the SAME Dr. about his knee.…
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Have you seen any funny license plates lately?
I sure have. The last week I've either been super observant during my commute or it's just been a coincidence! Anyway here are the 3 I've seen that cracked me up: O MY HAIR-and the dude was bald and shiny like a cueball! WUPDDU 1 and today's was ITOWU IN on a Porsche Cayenne-the towing business must be doing well!
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Need idea's for exercises that don't use your arms
Hello MFP Peeps! I need some alternative ideas for exercise. Went to the Orthopedic surgeon today and I'm not allowed to use my right shoulder at all. I can still run & bike, but I'm forbidden to do my Jillian Michael's DVD's, weights with my arms and water aerobics is out too. I'm so ticked I cannot think clearly about…
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Treadmill vs Outdoor running?
OK, so I admit I'm a novice at this running gig. That said, I've been doing really well outside at the high school track. Well, Saturday morning they tore it up so they can replace it with a brand spanking new football field and track. So now that my venue is out until next year I tried the sidewalk. OMG did my shins hurt…
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Jamaican Jerk Chicken-265 Calories & YUMMY!
Another excellent recipe by Ellie Krieger. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/chicken-with-jerk-sauce-and-cool-pineapple-salsa-recipe/index.html Ingredients For the salsa: 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 cup finely diced pineapple 1/3 cup finely diced, seeded English cucumber 1 tablespoon chopped…
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Bikers: What do you do in the winter months?
OK, this cold snap has me dreading winter. I'm so happy taking long bike rides and plan to do it until the ground makes it too hard to do. My question for you hardcore bikers is what do you do in the months you can't ride outside to keep your biking stamina up? I don't want spring to come around a feel like I'm going to…
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Gym NSV
After doing my Thursday evening water aerobics class I normally take a shower. Tonight it hit me that I've lost enough weight that the towels I have actually fit me now, and are actually big. 6 months ago I had to use my bag to cover the parts of me that peeked through and could barely wrap it around my chest. What a nice…
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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!!!!-Tuscan Roasted Chicken and
OMG, I tried this tonight and it was so darn good I had to channel Guy Fieri! Tuscan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables-Ellie Krieger Ingredients 6 Roma tomatoes (about 1 pound) 3 medium zucchini (about 1/2 pound each) 1 bulb fennel 3 tablespoons oil, divided 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided 4 cloves garlic, finely minced 1…
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To buy or not to buy?
OK, so our 13th wedding anniversary is on Monday. DH and I are trying to save $ as we've been hemorrhaging money with our dogs and buying new clothes. So I stupidly thought that since we're not going out of town like usual, just taking the day off that gifts were out. WELL he went and bought gifts yesterday. WTF!? I have…
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My Husband
I would just like to apologize to everyone who's born the brunt of my husbands WEIRD A** mood tonight. I've read his responses to several threads and can just sigh in exasperation! Please just DISREGARD his snottiness.
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Adding Exercise Equipment
If you were going to add another piece of equipment to your home what would it be from the following and why? NOTE: We already have a HR Treadmill (True) and a Parabody Home Gym Elliptical Stair Climber Recumbent Bike Spin Bike Upright Bike Other option
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Funny Bumper Stickers
Just had to share the one I saw on my way to work that hit my funny bone. It said "Eat venison, 10,000 wolves can't be wrong!" I'd never seen that one before and it cracked me up. Anyone have other funny ones to share?
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Pushing Yourself??
I'm thinking tonight that after my 1 hour water aerobics class I'll head upstairs and do some weights for at least 1/2 an hour. Is that too much for one day? I did about 45 minutes of weights last night and don't feel any pain today for once. I've hit a plateau and wand to get over this damn hump. What do you think?
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2 NSV's on Clothes!
Today I went in my closet and pulled out the 2 pairs of pants I bought on sale 3 months ago hoping that I'd drop 2 sizes by the end of the summer, not thinking they'd fit. OMG, THEY FIT!!!!! I am so excited as the ones 2 sizes up are kinda falling off, but I didn't think it was enough to be down 2 sizes! I was so excited I…
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Portobello Panini
OMG, I just made these tonight and they are delicious AND LOW CAL!!!!! Hope you enjoy! Portobello Panini with Gorgonzola and Sun-Dried Tomatoes by Ellie Krieger (The Food You Crave) 4 sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed) boiling water 4 portobello mushrooms (2 oz each) 1/4 Cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1 tablespoon plus 1…
