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i agree with a lot of posters here - some people looove schedules and routines, some people can't abide by them for one reason or another. i personally use a combination system. i plan to work out a certain number of times in a week, or i plan to have certain kinds of workouts in my week, but it's up to me to do them when…

have you ever tried vietnamese cold rolls? you could fill them with chicken, shrimp, etc.

try "appetite for reduction" by isa chandra moscowitz! she's one of my favourite vegan cookbook authors & that's her cookbook for healthy & low calorie recipes. each recipe includes nutritional information, too. something i've been eating lately - tomato sauce with mushrooms and vegan "ground beef" (i use yves veggie…

$65 a month + i go 3-4 times a week. sooo about $5 each time. it's worth it though - tons of great classes, decent pool, pleasant facility, good staff.

leek, fennel, and white bean is crazy good. or leek, cauliflower, white bean. there are some good ideas up there ^ too!

everyone is different. i would lose my mind on only 1200/day. even when i had myself set at 1600-1800/day i found i was often irritable, lethargic, and my exercise performance/endurance suffered. buuut i work full time at a physical job and walk or cycle everywhere. now i'm at 2300 which probably seems very high but is the…

good chocolate, huge fruit bowls, yogurt with honey or maple syrup, and fruity teas all work for me when i'm craving sweet treats.

i've been feeling ill lately so i had congee (rice porridge) with chives, sesame oil, ginger, and two eggs cracked in it.

if something makes you feel sick, it's probably a sign you shouldn't do it. that said, coconut oil is wonderful as a high-heat cooking oil. i like it in stir-fries, curries.... anything i want to add a bit of coconut flavour to. i also keep a separate jar in the bathroom for my hair & skin. i don't think there's any such…

i get really excited over buying fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables. i get all tingly when august rolls around and i know ripe, juicy tomatoes are around the corner. brussels sprouts in late october? don't even get me started. strawberries in july are absolute heaven! don't get me wrong. i love chips and pop and cookies.…

it's all about finding a system that works for you. on my days off, i make a couple of really simple meals that i know i'll want to eat throughout the week and freeze them in portions. i buy restaurant-use 500ml and 1L containers and find those to be ultra-useful. or if it's something i want to go straight from the freezer…

- trail mix with instant oatmeal - really great if you have access to a kettle or hot water of some kind - hard boiled eggs - hummus + crackers + veggies - grapes are an excellent energy boost + super hydrating - a protein shake in a jar/insulated cup of some kind - get a thermos, they're the best for soups and stews, or…

i was going to go to the gym to run on the treadmill a bit, but i had a busy day at work, didn't get to eat much, and now i'm super wiped out. so instead of doing a mediocre run at the gym, i'm going to do this workout at home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XyaQNZJv4s , followed by 30 minutes of light, restorative yoga.…

ok, a lot of these are some pretty big meals because i only ever seem to take photos of my food when i'm having a feast! but here you go (all of these are vegan btw) -- cornbread muffin w/ pickled okra and olives; roasted brussels sprouts; baked+breaded tofu; roasted beets; mashed sweet potato wholegrain bread with tempeh…

i make my own! my favourite is a blended vinaigrette w/ apple cider or red wine vinegar, maple syrup or honey (depending on what i've got), shallots, grainy mustard, and olive oil. also, sometimes when i've got a jar of pre-made pesto that's only got scrapings left in it, i shake it up with some more olive oil and some…

i don't drive, so walking IS my main way of getting around. i live about 5 minutes down the street from my YMCA and i'm pretty thankful for that. the farthest away i've ever lived from my gym was a few years ago, at 15 minutes walking. i live in a cold snowy climate and i would find lots of excuses not to go if it was any…

maple syrup, hemp seeds, apples, and toasted almonds is my personal favourite combo.

ebooks, podcasts, even just some really good music - these can all help you learn to enjoy walking. honestly, the only way to walk a lot is to... walk a lot. also, it is much much colder where i live than where you live and i still go for long walks most days of the week. buy yourself a fuzzy sweater and a scarf that you…

i have and always will have this problem. my thighs will never not rub together - it's a thing i've come to accept. i've found that something a bit longer, like just above the knee, is the only thing that works. that, or capris.

when my dad worked from home, he made it part of his morning routine to go for a walk before he started work, and then halfway through his day as a break. he would take a cup of coffee or tea in a travel mug, some books on tape to listen to, and just walk around his neighbourhood for the pleasure of it, for as much or as…

when i was in high school there was a mcdonald's at the subway station where i lived. i would often get a value meal while i was waiting for my bus. just as a snack! more recently - grilled cheese sandwiches as an everyday meal at work; cream cheese bagels from tim horton's on my way to class in college; entire bags of…

http://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-gluten-free-black-bean-brownies/ <-- i make these at work, and they're a really great sweet treat that isn't too bad for you. i second the vote for a spiralizer (what gidzmo is talking about, just a generic name for the tool). i have this one:…

i do this all the time!! it super helps me to plan out my day if i know what's coming up, especially in these just-starting-out stages. at first i felt like i was being obsessive about it, so i'm glad someone else made this thread!! i think mentally it's also a really good exercise - before i started planning my day's…

i gain about 3-8 (sometimes up to 10!) lbs directly before my period. i find it helps to cut down on sodium and avoid alcohol. which, incidentally, helps minimize cramps as well.

i have two vintage sundresses i love more than anything but they just won't zip up anymore, and haven't for years. time to change that!

beer for sure. i love a vodka soda with lime on a hot summer's day but when it's -20C in the middle of winter all i want is stout.

it's an actual fact that people perform better from positive reinforcement. shaming yourself does nothing than make you feel awful. rather than focusing on what you dislike about your body, try making a list of everything you do like. i promise you'll come out of it feeling a whole lot better, and a whole lot more…

my weakness is after-work beers! i work a stressful job so it's a nice way to unwind... but oftentimes one beer turns into two turns into many more. last week i made the decision to not drink a drop until at least the end of february and so far i'm feeling great! my skin is clear, my mind is clear, my belly isn't bloated.…

as i work on my feet 5 days a week, i need to eat closer to 2000 to be happy and comfortable. more if it's a workout day. any less and i'm basically awful to be around.

i've been a vegetarian for 8 years, was vegan for 3 of those, and have a limited intake of dairy and eggs now. my diary isn't open, but my days tend to look something like this: breakfast: almost always big smoothie of some kind. by big i mean i fill a 1L mason jar - i don't usually get the chance to eat lunch until about…