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2/10/10 12:23 A

Have you ever eaten quinoa (pronounced keen-wah)?

Yes
No
Keen-WHAT?


I have and to me it has a very nutty flavour. A great alternative to rice.

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2/9/10 6:16 P

Got my walking in today too -- but in a bit deeper snow today!

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2/8/10 6:06 P

I get my walking in every day.

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2/8/10 4:21 P

Yes, a couple times a week.

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2/8/10 11:22 A

Yes it is my regular exercise

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2/8/10 10:46 A

I try to walk 5 days a week.

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2/8/10 12:13 A

Is walking part of your fitness routine?

Yes, it's my go-to exercise
Yes, but only occasionally
No, but I used to walk for exercise
No, I prefer more intense activities

Yes, I try to go everyday. Either by treamill or outside

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2/7/10 3:31 P

I exercise everyday, but I'd have to say Fridays are my best days!

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2/7/10 11:24 A

Usually on the week days.

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2/7/10 9:02 A

What's your favorite day to exercise?

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
All of the above!


I try to do some form of exercise everyday. I like to go on the treadmill or go for a walk outside when the weather is nice.

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2/7/10 5:31 A

No, I would love to have one.

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2/6/10 11:54 P

Yes and I wish it wasn't covered with snow right now!

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2/6/10 4:33 P

We use the grill near the pool in our apartment complex

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2/6/10 11:48 A

Yes and we use it alot when the weather allows!

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2/6/10 8:57 A

Do you have an outdoor grill at home?

Yes
No

Yes we do. We use it a lot during the warm seasons. It too cold to BBQ in the Winter months.

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2/6/10 6:27 A

from scratch

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2/5/10 12:25 P

Mostly from scratch.

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2/5/10 11:38 A

I'd have to say using the boxed/canned food. Not that I like it, but with our schedules, that's what works the best for our family.

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2/5/10 11:08 A

I prefer doing it from scratch, but sometimes I just have to save time during the workweek.

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2/5/10 8:56 A

Do You Prefer To Make Your Meals From Scratch or From a Box

Cooking from scratch
Cooking from a box
Other

I prefer to make my own meals from scratch. That way I can control the perservative factor.

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2/5/10 6:29 A

any way I can get it!

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2/4/10 8:34 P

I only like frozen yogurt

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2/4/10 6:13 P

All of the above!

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2/4/10 4:01 P

Ugh, no!

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2/4/10 11:57 A

All of the above!

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2/4/10 8:37 A

How do you enjoy yogurt?

Straight up!
With cereal or granola
Mixed with fruit or nuts
In smoothies
In baked goods
All of the above!
I don't enjoy yogurt


I like all the above. I really like it with fruit as well

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2/4/10 6:34 A

circuit

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2/3/10 6:23 P

Any sort of ab/core exercise helps me!

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2/3/10 4:24 P

I'm not to the "sculpting" part yet!!!

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2/3/10 8:19 A

Which technique helps you sculpt your body fast?

Supersets
Circuit training
Interval training
Increasing the cardio
Increasing the weight I lift
Fine-tuning my diet
Something else not listed here
None of these things help me!
Who cares? Slow and steady works for me!


Watching what I eat...portion control and being consistant with my daily workouts.

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2/3/10 6:10 A

Staying on track

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2/2/10 7:42 P

Turning down old temptations!

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2/2/10 7:28 P

logging my nutrition

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2/2/10 12:51 P

Eating lots more fruits and veggies.

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2/2/10 8:23 A

What's your biggest healthy eating accomplishment so far?

Cooking more meals at home
Eating more fruits and vegetables
Turning down my old temptations
Learning to love healthy foods
Logging my Nutrition all or most days
Giving up soda


I would say all the above except giving up soda. I was never a soda pop drinker. I've become more aware of my eating habits since joining SP.

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2/2/10 6:26 A

I don't like fish

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2/1/10 7:43 P

Contaminants

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2/1/10 12:47 P

Environmental impact

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2/1/10 10:45 A

Nothing really.

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2/1/10 8:37 A

What concerns you most about eating fish?

Nutrition content (like omega-3's)
Contaminants (like mercury)
Environmental impact
I don’t eat fish


I think my main concern would be Contaminants. I love to eat fish because of the omega-3's which is healthy for you.

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2/1/10 5:52 A

depends on my mood

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1/31/10 2:22 P

Walking fast

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1/31/10 1:46 P

Walking for me!

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1/31/10 12:57 P

fast walking... I am not a "runner"- I can do short spurts on a walk but not too long. I don't use walking/running as my primary source of exercise but enjoy it when the weather is nice and I feel like something different.

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1/31/10 12:47 P

I'm doing both with my first 5K at the end of the month!

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1/31/10 9:25 A

DO YOU PREFER WALKING OR RUNNING!!


I like to walk and I go at a pretty good clip. Almost speed walking.

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1/30/10 8:12 P

No - I think they're unsafe and ineffective

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1/30/10 2:24 P

No, don't know much about them.

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1/30/10 12:07 P

Years ago -- but now I know better!

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1/30/10 9:06 A

nope

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1/30/10 8:06 A

Have you ever tried detox diets, pills or programs?

Yes - I believe they are safe and effective
Yes - But I didn't see any positive results
No - I think they're unsafe and ineffective
No - I have not tried any of these


I have tried the South Beach Diet Plan. It was great for a kick start. Now I just watch my portions and try and eat healthy. Sometimes I have a "feed the craving day". Then I'm right back on track again.

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1/29/10 3:03 P

It varies depending on sports schedules, lack of planning on my part, etc. So I would say 1x every other week.

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1/29/10 1:10 P

Maybe 3

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1/29/10 11:47 A

Really varies, but probably average 1 or 2.

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1/29/10 7:30 A

On average, how many fast food or restaurant meals do you eat each week?

None
1
2
3
4
5 or more


We very seldom go out for fast food. Maybe 3 time a year and that is if we are traveling.

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1/29/10 6:17 A

whole fruit

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1/28/10 4:11 P

I prefer juice, but make myself each whole fruit because I know it's better for me.

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1/28/10 3:47 P

Whole fruit

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1/28/10 8:27 A

This or That: Whole Fruit or Fruit Juice?

Whole fruit
Fruit juice
Other

I prefer fresh fruit.

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1/28/10 7:00 A

sometimes

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1/27/10 8:21 P

Very rarely

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1/27/10 2:55 P

yes, when I walk. And I do wall sits when the opportunity arises.

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1/27/10 8:40 A

Do you ever take time out to do stretches during the day?


Yes, every day
Yes, some days
Yes, rarely
No


I do like to do stretches during the day. First thing in the morning and sometimes 2 or more times during the day.

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1/27/10 6:40 A

sledding

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1/26/10 5:43 P

Skating on a pond or a river.

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1/26/10 5:20 P

Ice skating

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1/26/10 3:02 P

dreaming of spring!

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1/26/10 12:18 P

The only thing winter is good for is cuddling up under a warm blanket with a good book and a cup of hot tea!

Otherwise, I'm not a big fan of winter.

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1/26/10 8:22 A

What is your favorite winter activity?

Playing in the snow
Snow shoveling, blowing or plowing
Ice skating
Skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing
Sledding
I don't enjoy anything about winter!



DH and I like ice fishing, shoveling the snow for exercise and we would love to snow-shoe.

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1/26/10 6:41 A

None

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1/25/10 4:13 P

I would just like to try different pieces of equipment to see if I liked them or not -- but I wouldn't be afraid of them.

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1/25/10 12:37 P

I don't know that our gym has a punching bag, but if it did, I would choose that only because I don't know how to use it!

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1/25/10 9:30 A

I'm not intimidated by any cardio equipment

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1/25/10 8:58 A

There are some pieces of equipment that I don't even know what they're for or how they're used, so those intimidate me because I don't anything about them.

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1/25/10 8:35 A

What cardio equipment at the gym intimidates you most?

Treadmill
Elliptical
Stationary bike
Rower
Punching bag
Stair stepper
Treadclimber
Aerobic step
Something else not listed here
I'm not intimidated by any cardio equipment


None of the equipment intimidates me....the whole idea of the gym intimidates me. that's why I have my own equipment at home so I can do my exercises in private. That way I can also do my exercises on my timeline.

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1/25/10 6:57 A

bikini

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1/24/10 7:27 P

bikini

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1/24/10 5:45 P

one piece and a t-shirt so I guess that's technically a cover-up!!

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1/24/10 4:25 P

Bikini

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1/24/10 1:30 P

Kinda a cover-up!

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1/24/10 9:50 A

Which swimsuit reflects your current body image?

String bikini or speedo- I am looking great!
One piece or trunks- Some areas still need work
A cover up- I'm not ready for my big reveal
Wet suit- I won't let my size stop me from hitting the water
None- I wouldn't be caught dead in something so small



I would wear a full bathingsuit with shorts. I think my bikini days are over!!! LOL

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1/23/10 5:22 P

I like both!

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1/23/10 5:05 P

Real eggs

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1/23/10 11:47 A

I don't think I've ever had egg substitutes.

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1/23/10 8:12 A

doesn't really matter to me.

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1/23/10 7:41 A

Do you prefer to eat Real Eggs or Egg Substitutes?

Real eggs
Egg substitutes
Other


I have used egg substitues but I mostly eat real eggs.

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1/22/10 2:38 P

Making it a natural way of life!

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1/22/10 10:58 A

Not feeling winded like I used to.

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1/22/10 9:45 A

Making exercise a part of my life
like it used to be

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