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My fellow Quest bar lovers
Hi, have you guys tried the new S'mores on yet? It might be my new favorite!! ;)
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Proof of how this website will change your life
I was hesitant to put this in the Success thread because honestly I am a work in progress and I wanted to put this under motivation in hopes that my story will show you what YOU can do .I started MFP about 8 years ago I believe. At that time, I was creeping up to a size 14/16, wasn't even 30 years old yet and felt…
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New season of the Ultimate Fighter
Hubby has always watched and ive never really gotten into it before this season. Love seeing all these strong, fearless women bringing it and now I'm waiting on him to watch it with me! Anyone else digging it? Of course there's the usual "drama" for tv but what I love the most is watching their training sessions and…
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Guys perspective on low maintenance gym girls
So, the thread I responded to got me thinking and my friend and I had this discussion as I would love for her to meet a nice guy and there are quite a few at our gym... When I am at the gym first thing in the mornings, I brush my teeth, my hair and wash my face- that's pretty much It. I have always been extremely focused…
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Coco-roons, is anyone else obsessed?
oh Coco-roons, how i love you!! I just finished off my last vanilla maple but the lemon is still my favorite so far. Hmm, maybe a trip to Fresh Market at lunch to buy a new bag. Anyone else dig them? http://mycocoroons.com/collections/coco-roons
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one reason i love my gym
I love my gym for so many reasons, the main one being the people. And this one being the puppy kisses! i really wanted to test out posting a pic again since it's been so long, i hope i do this right. if not, maybe ya'll can guilde me :flowerforyou:
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Favorite recipe for week nights?
Hi MFP friends, I'm stuck in a rut on what to fix for dinner that is healthy and tasty, I feel like I fix the same few over and over. What are your go-to recipes? :flowerforyou:
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PB2
Hi everyone, I just bought my first two jars of PB2, one original, one chocolate. Any tips or suggestions, do you love it, hate it? Like it better in a protein shake or simply mixed with the water? i'm excited to try it!! :flowerforyou:
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This is going to be hurt, but hopefully will help others...
Dear MFP friends, i have a dirty little secret that i think will help me and others just to go ahead and put it out there, because i know i am not alone. I've battled my weight for years and have done a nice job at keeping most of the weight off for about 5 years, thanks largely in part to this website and of course…
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Arm workouts for ladies- three times a week ok?
Hi, In terms of toning but not bulking, is it better to do arms two or three times a week for the ladies? i've been doing 3 times a week, but wasn't sure. I have set myself a goal to be able to do "real" pull-ups- without assistance. :wink:
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best advice for falling off the wagon? ugh!!
Why do I do this to myself? i have always been an emotional binge eater, but most of the time I can keep it under control. For the last 3 days though, it has been insane. I've eaten so much junk food in quantities that I am really ashamed of. I had been doing great, and one bout of depression sends me into this cycle where…
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Yep, my co-worker seriously just said this to me
How do I put this gently? I have an annoying as hell co-worker. He always has a comment to say about everything, knows everything and he consistently eats out at least twice a day. This morning, I was eating my snack, which consisted of egg whites and a slice of turkey bacon. In comes co-worker literally looking like he's…
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Salmon recipes?
I would like to bake some salmon and have no idea how to cook and flavor it- what all do you guys use? What Are your favorite ways to prepare it?
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I get by with a little help from my friends...
Hi guys, This year has just seemed like a series of ups and downs for a lot of us and I get myself into a rut and can't hardly get out. I take a step forward, then two steps back and sometimes (a lot of times lately) I let the pain of my foot and leg depress me so much by thinking of all the things that used to come so…
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Steamed Lemon Asparagus
I'm making this tonight, I'll let you know how it turns out. I love asparagus :wink: 1 lb asparagus, trimmed by snapping off thick ends where they break naturally 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp lemon juice crushed red pepper flakes and sea salt toss asparagus with EVOO, garlic, lemon juice and 2 tsp…
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Grilling veggie kabobs on a charcoal grill
Hi guys, happy Friday! The weather is beautiful here today and I bought some beautiful veggie kabobs to throw on the grill. The only problem is, I'm a rookie and I've heard they burn up fairly easily. They have huge portabella mushrooms, squash, red peppers and zucchini on them. So, what's the best way to cook them and…
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What do you guys think, am I doing the right thing?
Ok my foot had been hurting since October while marathon training. Went to dr, had MRI, diagnosed it as a torn tendon but cleared me to run. It held up great for me during the marathon and into December but then the pain got worse. I went back over a month ago, xray showed a 5th metatarsal stress fracture so I was put in…
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week 2 in the aircast with my stress fracture- why do I stil
Hi guys, I was finally diagnosed with a Jones fracture, Ive probably had it for several months since the marathon. It felt good to finally know why I am hurting, but why am I still in so much pain with this air cast on? it's been 2 weeks, I haven't been doing any weight bearing exercises although the Dr did not put me on…
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Basil Shripm with Feta and Orzo (Cooking Light)
Yield 2 servings (serving size: 1 cup orzo and about 5 ounces shrimp) Ingredients 1 regular-size foil oven bag Cooking spray 1/2 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta) 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 cup diced tomato 3/4 cup sliced green onions 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1…
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can you help me with ideas on cardio with a torn tendon?
Hi friends, Well I re-injured my dang foot. I had torn the peroneal tendon during training for the marathon but I ran it and felt great even a month afterward. But here lately, the foot pain is constant and Dr has me on no weight bearing exercises. I was doing the elliptical in place of the running and he said that was bad…
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So, how do you guys celebrate your birthdays?
Ok, I know it's probably the one day of the week that I shouldn't worry so much about what I eat, but still. I gave in to some binges over the holidays and have learned that one thing kind of triggers another for me and i can't stop, especially with sweets. And since all of our family functions are set on eating, I'm…
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Bonefish Grill
We are thinking of going out to dinner tomorrow night and I know we have a few of their items in the database but i was wondering if anyone goes there frequently and what is the "healthiest" thing I could get. I imagine most grilled fish is ok, but I usually stick to either shrimp or chicken. I wonder how their mango salsa…
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I love the salsas at Target
Have ya'll tried the Archer Farms salsas at Target? Oh goodness they are so good, my favorites are the organic Mango Pineapple, and the Black Bean salsa. They are like 10-15 calories for two tablespoons, low in carbs, sugars and sodium. I like them on fish, chicken, pita chips, pretzels, haha- pretty much everything. If…
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why in the world?
I did so very well all day yesterday, even did 80 minutes of exercise last night and when I woke up at 5 am today, the flood gates opened.... for peanuts and all thing peanuts. I believe I went through half a jar of honey roasted nuts, then a couple of pretzel sticks with yep, peanut butter. . i think i've already blown it…
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custom calorie counter online?
Hi guys, there is a website i've seen posted on here where you can plug in the ingredients and it calculates the nutritional data for you, does anyone remember which one it is? thank you :wink:
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My first marathon experience in NYC
Hi guys, I have just came home from the best weekend of my life. Running the NYC marathon has been a dream come true for me. No other day in my life has made me feel the way that I did on Sunday. I ran with a team of 22 runners for the Ronald McDonald House for charity. from the beginning, we were given a special…
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Setting off on a journey this weekend
MFP buddies, I leave tomorrow for NYC to participate in my first marathon. It still seems hard for me to believe, this is something that I would have never thought possible for myself. Since finding this website and a new way of living and eating healthy, I have found myself and discovered a passion for running. At almost…
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skinny cow new flavors?
Hi guys, I was looking at the Skinny Cow website and it looks like they have the ice cream sandwiches in cookies and cream and strawberry shortcake, does anyone know where you can find these? I used the store locator and it didn't pull up anything in my area. They sound yummy!! I :heart: Skinny Cow!!
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Just when I thought Skinny Cow couldn't be any better...
I just tried the cookies and cream sandwiches, OMG!!!! They are now officially my favorite. Any other Skinny Cow addicts out here? I seriously save the calories so that I can indulge in these little bites of heaven :heart:
