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| The Lounge | Know Any Great Travel Destinations? | Sep 16 2008 16:11 (UTC) |
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We went to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands for our honeymoon. I believe we stayed at the Wyndham Resort and it was all inclusive. The island is unbelievable. We also went to a beach called Magan's Bay which was incredible - it was on the top 10 list of world's best beaches. Definitely a good trip. We are trying to go back in March for our 5th wedding anniversary :)
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| The Lounge | Hurricane Ike... In Cincinnati, Ohio | Sep 16 2008 15:10 (UTC) |
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I'm in Lexington and we didn't get it nearly as bad as you guys up in Cincy. It was really windy, but I haven't really seen much evidence of damage. Bummer about no rain though, we could really use it. My best friends parents live in Cincy (well, just outside to the North) and they just got power back last night. |
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| Health & Support | Going off the BCP: when does aunt flo come back...? | Sep 12 2008 20:40 (UTC) |
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I went off the pill last August and didn't get a period until April. They have just started to become regular this month. I took Provera in November and again in February to "jump start" my body, but it didn't work and made me very sick. My doctor did a blood test and she said everything was normal so I didn't really worry about it. If you took the pill for 8 years, its normal that your body will take some time to get back to normal. Be patient. If you go 3 months without a period, go see your doctor. |
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| The Lounge | tap dancing dads voted off america's got talent | Sep 12 2008 14:12 (UTC) |
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I fell asleep before I could see their performance the other night, but from seeing them before, I was glad they were voted off too.
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| The Lounge | Cars freaking hate me! | Sep 09 2008 21:49 (UTC) |
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I think I just have bad luck with BLACK cars.....I've totaled 2 myself, and my husband got a new black car this past December and wrecked it twice in a matter of 8 days!!! At least his car survived....I swear mine were both trying to kill me...and instead just killed themselves! |
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| Foods | Snacks | Sep 04 2008 21:16 (UTC) |
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Thank you guys for all the suggestions! I'm headed off to the store as soon as I leave work.... |
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| Foods | Snacks | Sep 04 2008 15:50 (UTC) |
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Original Post by daughtry_jovi_girl: Thats funny that you ask that. We're going back to our hometown and my mother in law just called to tell me she was on her way to the farmers market and asked if I wanted anything...LOL. I told her to surprise me, so I guess I'll see what I'm getting later tonight! |
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| Fitness | SPRAINED ANKLE! Need advice please :) | Aug 29 2008 19:38 (UTC) |
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First of all, I would definitely rest your ankle. I hurt my ankle last winter and refused to rest it for more than a couple days at a time. I couldn't run, but found out I could do the elliptical every few days with minimal pain (of course it did hurt for a couple days afterwards). Problem was, that it never got the proper rest to heal itself and I have just been able to take up running again as of this summer. I had to do what I would call "compromised cardio" for about 6 months instead of just resting for a few weeks. Not fun! |
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| Weight Loss | On the go.... | Aug 26 2008 21:35 (UTC) |
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Well, there are lots of options for snacks...
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| Motivation | What have you done today to make you feel proud? | Aug 26 2008 21:21 (UTC) |
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I went running (at 5am this morning |
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| Foods | TGI Fridays | Aug 14 2008 21:52 (UTC) |
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A turkey burger is 410 calories...of course thats not including any sides. The zen chicken pot stickers and the shanghi chicken salad have around 500 calories.
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| Foods | For Anyone Who Eats Squash.... | Aug 14 2008 21:45 (UTC) |
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You don't have to peel them. Actually, I've never even heard of doing that.... We grill ALL THE TIME, and just rinse them off, cut in slices, season with seasoned salt, put in tin foil and throw on the grill. They are yummy |
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| Fitness | Moves to shrink hips... | Aug 12 2008 15:13 (UTC) |
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A fitness instructor at my gym always tells us that jumping rope is very effective in trimming the hips.... |
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| Fitness | nike+ | Aug 12 2008 15:11 (UTC) |
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You don't actually have to have the special Nike shoes for it to work. The sensor will work in any shoe if you attach it correctly. I have been thinking of getting one.... I got my IPOD Nano back in December and just haven't gotten around to it yet. Does it really tell you the distance while you're running? That just seems so cool.... |
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| Fitness | Cardio Turbo Kickboxing Class | Jul 30 2008 21:24 (UTC) |
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What are your stats? |
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| Fitness | Workout that strengthens the knees? | Jul 30 2008 21:22 (UTC) |
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I'll venture a guess here. I have bad knees from a combination of activities I did in college. I think the opposite muscle in this case would be the left side of your knee. The logical answer to strengthen it is to do the opposite exercise of what hurts it. In my case, I was told to run backwards :) Now, I'm not that coordinated, but I did walk backwards on a treadmill and it seemed to help. Good luck! |
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| Weight Loss | Advice:Smokers/Former Smokers | Jul 24 2008 13:40 (UTC) |
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Has anyone read the book "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking" by Allen Carr? I have heard good things about it and started reading it yesterday. Just wondering if anyone has any experiences with it.... |
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| Weight Loss | Uh oh...cheesecake alert | Jul 22 2008 18:29 (UTC) |
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http://www.calorieking.com/foods/category.php ?brand_id=1010&category_id=21 This is a link for some of their menu items. I have had the Asian Chicken Salad before and it is HUGE! I could only eat about half of it. Edit: Lol...I don't know how to make a link, but you can copy and paste :) |
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| Foods | Another foods survey! | Jul 21 2008 14:54 (UTC) |
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Original Post by white_sakura: |
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| Fitness | 2 questions | Jul 18 2008 21:34 (UTC) |
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Original Post by lilminime: That is what happened to me too. I would think you could maybe take the calorie amount between light and moderate and start with that. That is what I am trying right now. Hasn't been long enough to see how it's working though.... |
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| Fitness | How many minutes to finish a mile? | Jul 18 2008 21:30 (UTC) |
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I've never timed myself on a mile, but I ran my last 5K between 25 and 26 minutes. I don't know if thats good, but I'm only 5'1" and have short legs so that's my excuse! :) |
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| Fitness | Do you HAVE to take a day off??? | Jul 18 2008 21:28 (UTC) |
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Thanks you guys. I was going to make yesterday a day off, but i just couldn't do it! I love my kickboxing to much :). I have decided, after reading everyones advice, that I will take tomorrow off. At least from formal exercise. We just bought a new house and have plenty to do around there, so at least I'll be moving around and won't feel guilty about skipping the gym! My mother-in-law is going to be in town too, so I'm sure I'll be busy with all the "family" stuff..... :) |
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| Foods | Popcorn Seasoning | Jul 18 2008 20:55 (UTC) |
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oh, these are wonderful! we always get the plain butter one, but it is fantastic on popcorn (we pop kernels on the stove with olive oil). a little salty, but hey, i think thats why i like popcorn so much...lol |
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| Weight Loss | eating after 7pm? | Jul 18 2008 13:29 (UTC) |
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I really don't think it matters at all what time you eat as long as you're not overeating. I have a protein shake (between 150 and 250 calories depending on what I put in it) every night around 8 or 8:30. I am usually in bed by 9:30 at the latest (I get up at 4:45 for the gym). |
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| Motivation | if u feel like literally exhausted in your aerobic steps or exercise routine.. why is your motivation to go on? | Jul 18 2008 13:17 (UTC) |
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I watch the people around me for motivation. If they can keep going, then so can I :). I also tell myself "I can do anything for just 5 more minutes...." |
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| Fitness | Do you HAVE to take a day off??? | Jul 17 2008 21:42 (UTC) |
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Original Post by mkculs: Thats so true! People think I'm nuts, but I actually enjoy my running, tennis, kickboxing....I think that's why its so hard for me to take "off" days.
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| Weight Loss | Short girls here - around 5 feet! | Jul 17 2008 13:30 (UTC) |
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Original Post by shooster: I do protein shakes. I bought a protein powder in berry flavor. I mix that with some orange juice and some kind of fruit (usually strawberries or half a banana). Add ice and put in the blender. Its 23 grams of protein in one scoop and my shakes usually add up to between 175 and 225 calories depending on the ingredients. You can also mix with just orange juice if you are short on time. I try for at least 75 grams of protein a day to maintain and build muscle. |
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| Weight Loss | Short girls here - around 5 feet! | Jul 16 2008 15:50 (UTC) |
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I'm 5'1 as well and around 101 lbs. I have a desk job, although I usually am constantly running around all crazy. Today I brought with me: cantaloupe for a morning snack, turkey on a flatbread "wrap" with lettuce, tomatos, onions, cucumbers, laughing cow cheese and some cottage cheese for lunch, and watermelon for an afternoon snack. I also have some kashi bars, balance bars, sunflower seeds, and green tea on-the-go packets in my drawer. For exercise, I really like running outside, but I do have a gym membership as well. I am one of those crazy people that you can see there at 5am :) I lift weights for about 45 minutes 3x a week, and either go running, play tennis, do kickboxing (some kind of cardio) about 4-5x a week. Nice to meet another shorty :) |
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| Foods | Water or flavored water - which works better?? | Jul 11 2008 21:39 (UTC) |
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Original Post by ktjensen: LOL...you are so right! |
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| Fitness | What's your favorite exercise? | Jul 11 2008 19:00 (UTC) |
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Running, tennis, kickboxing....not necessarily in that order. I have always wanted to try spinning but have never gotten around to it....hopefully someday soon. |
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) and ran my farthest distance ever....4.23 miles!!! 
I've been feeling good all day, although I am rather sore.....
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