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Scary stories to fit the day
Do you have any to share? Doesn't have to be Halloween related at all. Just something that went bump in the night and made you jump. Something unexplainable. Or explainable. I need to feel the shivers today. :)
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When only carbs will do
:( I can definitely tell when my stress eating monster rears its ugly head. :( Everything carb related gets shoved into my mouth. Loaf of bread on the shelf? Uh oh. Cookies in the package? Not for long. Ritz crackers in the cupboard? Hah! I *know* you're in there. Same with bagels in the freezer. No hiding from this…
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Your Fantasy with the above person
Be kind, be fun, be..........whatever you want to be. :)
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Your best McGyverish fix
For those who don't know who McGyver is, think duct tape fixes everything. Heck, the man could save the day with dust bunnies. :) So we had the walls redone and now our shower curtain rod doesn't fit(getting a new one anyways); contractor was going to cut this, cut that, make it work. I suggested we just remove end caps…
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How'd you find MFP?
Did someone recommend it or did you stumble across it in your searching? Did you dive right in or dip your toes a bit first? My dear sweet Nurse Practitioner suggested I give it a try so I joined 2 summers ago, but it took me awhile before I posted much or actually did the logging in of calories, etc. It also took me…
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Free online courses
Has anyone taken any? Were they interesting, exciting, too-time consuming, productive, challenging, fun? Advice looking for good ones? I need something intellectually stimulating yet not too difficult. I also need to find an interest to pursue. So any input is appreciated!
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Hypnosis anyone?
I know many people have tried hypnotherapy for different things but does it really work? Is it pretty successful? My sister wants to try it for sleeping and anxiety/depression. So I was just curious if anyone here has had any experiences they'd like to share. Thanks!
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Getting a grip
Argh. During any healthier eating attempts, most of us have challenging days. But the past 3 days have been extra challenging for me, feeling that old(but never gone far away) feeling of *having* to stuff my face continuously. As I was thinking of wth I was doing and the whys behind it, I remembered the date and it all…
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Intuitive eating
I didn't specifically start the past month with this idea in mind; my scale simply became a stranger to me and I didn't log calories most days. I ate what I wanted, within definite limits, sticking to many of the usual meals/snacks that I have. I ended up losing 2.5# so I was happily astonished this a.m. Honestly, I don't…
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How many of us *ARE* living the dream?
Tman's posts make me wonder about that question. I told my niece and her bf they're living the dream last weekend. He's got a nice house with a beautiful piece of property plus they are renovating a camp in Maine so they can live off the grid, near a town with only 800 people. I am so jealous. :/ My one dream has always…
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Most beautiful place you've ever visited??
Please share places you've been and found the most beautiful or captivating of all? I love my home state of Vermont; it's such a beautiful area in every season. New Hampshire also has some gorgeous mountain areas and water falls. I think the coast of Maine is also amazing. North Carolina is gorgeous with their mountain…
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Rising food prices?
Time to buckle down and really shop the sales and go without more of the luxury type items I guess. :( Passed by cantalope yesterday and my jaw dropped due to the price. How are you all planning to save money now? Things like peanut butter, are now going on sale for 'non-sale' prices from just 2 months ago. :/ I do wish I…
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Love means......
I hope this isn't too repetitive of all the other love threads on here but it's something that's been on my mind lately. You can do funny and make me laugh because everybody needs laughter. Or you can do serious to give us something to chew on. At this point in my life, I'm not sure about love anymore. Does love last…
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Is there a Tick doctor in the house?
I've been searching online for info but am curious if anyone else has had this issue. Or has any advice. I've been bitten by several wood ticks this year. :( The first few didn't really bother me but the last bite I got was behind my ear and almost a week later, is itching like crazy. I've been using anti-itch stuff which…
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Before you changed your eating style
What foods were you eating then that you realize now you didn't even like that much? I'd have to say rice. I used to shovel all those carbs in even though that was something I could've easily said no to. :/ And what foods were never in your diet that you now eat and realize you really enjoy? Plain non-fat yogurt. I always…
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How neat are you?
I couldn't wait to get my tree out the door and now the living room looks clean again. I sense order and it pleases me. :) Our bathroom should be mostly finished maybe tomorrow, Tuesday at the latest. And I can't wait because our spare room is cluttered with contractor crap and our year-round porch is cluttered with…
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Weirdest lunch ever :)
Yesterday. I'm trying to hold off shopping yet again, until tomorrow. So options were limited and didn't feel like making anything. So peanut butter and croutons was it for lunch. Lol Anybody care to share some crazy lunches?
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Dismissing my old thinking
I was one of those posters who got so discouraged by going 2 weeks with no movement from the scales(or *gasp!!* gaining). So then I'd throw my hands up in the air and think oh wth, all is lost anyways, I'll just really go all hog wild with my food intake and have a set back of regaining most/all of my lost weight. I did…
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Garden questions
Does anyone here start their garden using seeds from the vegetables you eat? My dh suggested I save seeds from green peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. and just start plants myself. I do NOT have a green thumb. :( Typically I'll buy starter plants of most veggies and even then, sometimes have to buy more and start over. :(…
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Convince me to trash them
Ugh, I hate having stuff in the house that I'm not even crazy about enough to eat but eat them anyways. And dh doesn't like those kinds of things. Why is it so difficult to just toss them out; I feel so guilty. :(
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Computer help please?
I have an HP laptop, several years old. I hate the thought of getting a new one. :( But this a.m. it's giving me grief. It's not keeping correct time, I couldn't use google chrome, had to switch to something else and I can't access a bunch of things I used to such as my settings along the bottom of the screen. Is there…
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Spinal Stenosis
My sister was diagnosed with spinal stenosis. What, if anything, can she do to live more actively and comfortably with it? She's talked with her chiropractor about it but feels very disheartened about not being where she used to be, with her activity level. And when she walks it hurts her to straighten her back. She does…
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What a disappointment
I love clementines, seedless and juicy. I bought a bag at the store and they're awful. Seeds galore, dry, just yuck. But I hate to waste the money so spending too much time picking them apart and grumbling. :blush:
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Toppings for sweet potatoes?
Any certain foods you like to top them with? I love sweet potatoes and don't buy them that often. But I'd like to make a low-cal meal, topping it with something to turn it into a complete meal. Thanks everybody!
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IBS
What helps IBS if it's triggered by severe stress and that's what a person is going through with no way out for awhile?? Any and all suggestions welcome; thank you!
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Coffee makers
It's time for me to trade in my cheap $20 special Black and Decker coffee maker. I kind of left it on with an empty pot in it and burned the heck out of it. :( I'm not sure if I want to buy that kind again; I'm perfectly happy brewing that way but wonder if Keurig would taste better; do a better job, be easier, worth the…
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Ezekiel Bread
Is this bread actually worth the expense? It sounds calorie dense. My niece eats it and doesn't really care for it that much(then why eat it is my thought). I came across a couple recipes for making it; sounds like too much work. :) Just wondering what people's thoughts are on the stuff?
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This is what you'll weigh in 5 weeks
Has this EVER been on target for anybody?? JMO but it's kind of a joke to me. Just curious. :)
