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Warrior Dash?
Did anyone complete the Warrior Dash this weekend? I would love to hear all about it - I missed it this year but it is a definite goal for next year!!
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You know your a runner if.....
Idea Stolen from www.runningday.com.... Your gym/running clothes cost more than your work clothes and are far more plentiful! Or said another way, you have more running shoes than work shoes....and they certainly cost more! How do you know you're a runner?
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Let Us Give Thanks to MFP
Thank you MFP Friends for: - giving me all the right reasons to eat all my calories each day - I am no longer starving but I am losing.... - for suggesting carrots with hummus instead of pita chips! I have eatten my weight in carrots and hummus in the past week and I LOVE it! - suggesting ice for those agonizing pains - it…
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old friend returning for a new year
Hi Everyone - It is so amazing to see so many familiar names still posting! I love this site and unfortunately my company doesn't allow me to access at work - so I left for awhile and immediately I realized the impact of this site. I gained back almost 10lbs and totally lost focus! I started eating whatever I wanted and it…
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It Just Gets Better Everytime...
Fat Free Chocolate Cake 1 box Chocolate or Devils food cake mix 1/2 cup fat free plain or vanilla yogurt 1 can pumpkin (15oz) Mix all three ingredients together until smooth Pour mix into greased 9x13 pan Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes ** don't use smaller than 9x13 or middle stays mushy ** don't be tempted to add any…
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Guac Shock!! Guacamole Recipe from HG....
Guac Shock! Sure, avocados are good for you in moderation. And tossing a few slices on top of your salad is a great way to get in a few grams of healthy fat. But piling heaps of guacamole onto greasy tortilla chips is a whole different story (a sad one that ends with ill-fitting pants!). Also, did you know that the serving…
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Runners Club - 10/11
Good Morning Friends! Haven't been posting lately due to busy time at work - but I am still around and running and just wanted to tell everyone that I am running my 1st 1/2 Marathon today! I am sooooo nervous! Wishing you all the best today and i will check in later today with results!! xxoo Tricia
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The Apocalypse IS Here!!
Pig are flying Arm chair quarterbacks around the world are scratching their heads Wonders have ceased I am speechless I don't know what to do?!?! Help friends!!!! My DH bought a bicycle today!! now you need to know that my DH is a complete 180 degree opposite of Banks. He has never, ever been athletic, nor exercised, nor…
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Runners Club - 9/6
Good Morning Everyone!!! THANK YOU HANNA for a very humid, muggy, wet run this morning!! I got out early before it started really coming down and got in 7 good miles. My Nike + was working right so I was distracted by that the whole time!! :grumble: I hope all our North Carolina Friends weathered the storm safely. Hope…
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Runners Club - 9/5
HEY WHERE IS EVERYONE THIS MORNING?!?!?!?!?! Come on Morning post-ers!!! Wake Up Kechie, Shannon, Ali, Slender1, Mireille, SM, Ahn, where are all the early birds?!??! I am off today so heading out to the gym now for BodySculpt and then a run. Hope everyone finds computers soon!! TGIF!! :drinker:
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The TV ads for the new season of...
Biggest Loser have started!! I am so excited for the new season!!! It cannot get here soon enough. This show totally motivates me and I hope that it is having as huge impact on our society!! :drinker: to Jillian and Bob!! :drinker:
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MFP Runners Club - 8/31
Good Morning Everyone!! Headed out now to run the Nike + Human Race 10K in Washington, DC!!! Have a great day everyone!!! Keep moving! Tricia :flowerforyou:
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MFP Runners Club - 8/25
Good Morning Running Friends!! I have missed you all sooo much while my pathetic job has kept me from you! I have wonderful news! I finished my first 10 mile race in my personal best time - 1:29:14!! There were 4500 runners and I placed 1667. I finished 99 out of 315 in my age group. I love stupid stats! Means absoultely…
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Runners Club - 8/3
Happy Sunday everyone!! Special CONGRATS! to all those who ran races this weekend!! FitMomof3 has a post about her first 5K! Way to GO!!!! I did 10 miles yesterday. Going to try and do 3 today. Getting nervous that I am not logging enough miles with only 22 days until my race. So I am going to run 6 days a week until race…
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MFP Runners Club - July 23
I cannot believe I have to say this.....I did nothing yesterday. Missed my Body Pump class and then Aunt Flo came knocking while I was at the library with the kids :grumble: Couldn't even manage to get on the treadmill.... I feel sooo yucky....don't need to tell a forum full of women tho - huh? (sorry men) The good news is…
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MFP Runners Club - July 22
Wow, everyone getting a late start this morning? good morning runners!! and resters!! and a special welcome to any Newbies who might be peeking in here to see what this is all about. If you only run for 5 minutes or you run for 5 hours (yes, angie we must brag about you!) you are welcome here for support, encouragment and…
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A 540-calorie Big Mac? NY chains post calorie info
By DAVID B. CARUSO , Associated Press Writer, Medicine & Health / Health Calories of each food item appear on a McDonalds drive-thru menu in New York, Friday July 18, 2008. Several fast food chains say they have finally begun obeying a new city rule requiring some restaurants to post calorie counts right on the menu (AP…
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MFP Runners Club - July 20
Good Morning Everyone!! Rest Day for me today - unless you count painting the outside railings rest...DH has put me to work! :sad: i hate painting! JD - read about your desire to pole vault! That is cool! I am so happy that you are feeling strong enough to get out there again! I have no coordination so events like that…
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MFP Runner Club - July 15
Good Morning Everyone!! I posted so late last night so I will post again - Did my 6 miles last night even after chasing the 7 y.o.'s around all day at camp! I am still holding tight at just over a 10 minute pace - feels like that is where my body/breathing has settled for now - which is fine for me!! Body Pump class and 3…
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MFP Runners Club - July 14th
Good Morning Runners!! Woke up to crazy rain this am :grumble: I will be out at Cub Scout Day Camp all day volunteeing! oh joy! 100's of 7-10 year olds in the rain. :noway: So for all those that were not around this weekend - which wasn't too many - I got 7 done on Saturday and 4.66 done on Sunday. Good weekend eating wise…
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Asics 100 mile in 1 month challenge
Hey all my fellow runners!! Follow the following link to register for the 100 mile challenge!! I went back and logged all my runs for the month of July to qualify. Let's see how many of us can meet this challenge!! http://www.mapmyrun.com/fitness_goal/the_asics_run_100_miles_in_a_month_challenge/744264490 Let me know if…
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anyone have their hungry girl cookbook? I need
the chocolate cake with pumpkin recipe!! lent my book to my friend and haven't gotten it back yet :grumble: thanks if anyone can help!
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OT: Allure magazine Make-over promotion - NYC members only..
*DISCLAIMER: I DON'T THINK YOU ARE FAT. NOW, PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO FRIENDS, FAMILY, OR ANYONE WHO MAY KNOW A GREAT WOMAN WHO FITS THE BILL! Let's face it—dieting is hard, and making over your lifestyle is harder. But what if you had your own personal trainer, a nutritionist, and a weight-loss coach for a FULL YEAR?…
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Robeks anyone?
What is your fav smoothie?
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10 Signs you might NOT finish a Marathon....
These signs are giving me the feeling it's going to be a tough run: 10. Breakfast...McDonalds. Lunch....McDonalds. Dinner.....McDonalds. 9. While waiting in the start corral you are wondering if wearing a brand new pair of shoes is a good idea. 8. Training program: 1 mile a day, 2 mile long run on the second Tuesday of…
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MFP Runners Club- July 5th
OMG!!! A rare chance to start today's post!!! WOW!! Good Morning all my amazing running buddies!! :flowerforyou: I ran 8 miles this morning!!! And I am going to be emoticon happy today because I finished 8 miles! I ran it with a friend of mine who is a pro - so we did a 9:15 pace I think - we finished in 1:14 *runs to…
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What you eat or don't eat for breakfast can make or break yo
PUBLISHED 07/07/2004 What you eat--or don't eat--for breakfast can make or break your running. The alarm sounds, and you roll out of bed and into your running shoes. Within minutes, you are out the door cruising around the neighborhood. Nothing can stop you--except maybe that dead feeling in your legs. And that empty…
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How much does it cost to lose 30 lbs?
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/ConsumerActionGuide/WhatDoesItCostToDrop30Pounds.aspx?page=1 Love this article because the author states twice that the best method to losing weight is the old fashioned way - reduce calories and exercise more....
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The Hungry Girl's Answer to Lying Confusing Labels...
Dear Hungry Girl, I'm so tired of all the misinformation out there. I was horrified to learn that many packaged foods actually have more fat and/or calories than the labels state. How can we know what to believe? Is it safe to eat ANYTHING? Label Rage Dear Label Rage, I feel your pain. Totally. It's hard to know who or…
