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I have pain in one of my feet when I exercise. Mostly it's from jogging but can also get it from doing exercises in the plank position mostly. Jumping from side to side will do it, too. I went to the doctor to get inserts, and I learned that I overpronate when I walk. My toes point outward instead of straight forward which…

If you're asking that question, the answer is most likely no. If you're exercising, then definitely not. There really isn't a magic number, but if you are eating very low calories consistently, you're going to feel like crap. You don't have all that much to lose so you might as well enjoy yourself in the process. I'm not…

My all time favorite veggie-loaded meal is also quick and easy. Slice some meat very thin. I like using steak and shrimp (which I just leave whole). Cut up some carrots, cabbage, bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, etc. thinly. Mix together some soy sauce, garlic-chili sauce (or sarracha), ginger, garlic, lime/lemon juice,…

I didn't get hit with the "flu" too bad. I started out with plenty of fruits then started to widdle them down, so that probably helped. I would guess that you aren't getting enough fats. Since that is what your body is supposed to be burning as it transitions, you probably aren't giving it enough. If it can't burn carbs,…

Eggs and Sweet potatoes with a side of berries. I like to make a hash, but I usually throw in some kind of meat. Bacon, ham, turkey sausage, whatever you have. It has your carbs (without the gluten) and protein. It's my favorite saturday post workout breakfast.

I don't have kids and I gave out glow stick bracelets and vampire teeth instead of candy. So I didn't have any either! Whew

I give out glow sticks! The kids love them, and I don't get disappointed trick-or-treaters by giving out pencils or erasers haha.

I like eating sliced jicama with salsa. It's crunchy, but it's juicy so it won't get the full affect. Still good, though.

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My coworker sits in the cube next to me and eats lunch at his desk everyday. He has pizza delivered at least once a week, gets chinese food, cheesesteaks, and everything delicious smelling. It kills me. And he even leaves his empty pizza box in his trash can so I can smell pizza all day long. But at the same time... I can…

Switch her slowly. If you feed her 2 cups daily, give her 1/4 cup of the new food then the rest for a week then 1/2 and so on. It'll help her tummy and help with potty training because switching her all at once will likely result in diarrhea.

I didn't see the dog food I use listed, so I'll put mine out there. I use Nature's Recipe Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Pumpkin for my adult dog, and he loves it. I use a lamb recipe for my puppy. They didn't have a grain-free puppy food, but I'll switch to the same as my adult dog once she gets older. My treats are also…

I've suffered from TMJ since I got my wisdome teeth removed 7 years ago. My mouth would get stuck open sometimes when I would eat a sandwich haha. It's gotten better, but what helped it most dramatically was doing the whole 30. You can look into it if you want to here: http://whole9life.com/ I didn't go into it expecting…

I love making beef stew! Stew meat that's already been chopped up, carrots, parsnips, beets, onions, celery, and sweet potatoes (if eating after workout, if not i microwave it and add it in so i can eat it without working out). I add beef or veggie stock, whatever i have on hand, and some spices. Usually chopped garlic,…

Can I just say this is the best advice ever..

I've started it before but didn't end up finishing. Let's do it together, and I'll finish it this time! I felt so much better when I was doing it everyday.

If you are wanting to low carb and not be hungry, eat lots of protein, veggies, and fruit. Sweet potatoes/yams before or after exercise. Nuts and fruit are a good filling snack between meals. If you're thinking wheat and other grains are a problem for you, I'd look into paleo. If you are okay with dairy, primal would be a…

I just recently started dreaming about eating bad food! Haha. I ate like 3 cupcakes the other night and woke up feeling so guilty until I realized it never happened! So funny

Sugar from fruit is not as bad for you. However, there are fruits that have less sugar than the ones you are eating. Bananas and apples are some of the worst you can choose. If you are wanting something sweet, try melons, berries, or kiwis. But if your sugar is coming from fruits and vegetables, I wouldn't worry about it…

I use a HRM.. Usually between 250 to 280 calories. But it will be different for different sized people haha

I LOVE boneless skinless chicken thighs. They are so much more flavorful and half the price as breast meat. It takes marinade really well and grills deliciously. I find that the farmer's market has fruits and veggies pretty cheap. I look at the grocer's ad online before I do my shopping and plan around it. What I have…

Oh let me count the ways my cubicle neighbor bugs me... 1. Listens to annoying music all day with no headphones 2. Eats lunch at his desk everyday and makes disgusting sounds while doing so 3. Watches cartoons when my boss is out of the office 4. Makes personal calls at his desk (even to his doctor about his frequent bowel…

You all can feel free to add me, too. I would love some positive encouragement and prayer while we are on this journey together. And I will do the same for you!

I agree! Supportive friends makes all the difference! Feel free to add me, just leave a message on how you found me :)

I use my heart rate monitor and burned a little less than 300 on level 1 and a little more on level 2. Not on level 3 yet, so I'm not sure. It all depends how hard you work, your weight, your gender, etc. But that'll give you a rough estimate.

Cheese fries!!! I told myself I would have some for my birthday in October. I think I would feel so guilty eating them at this point, it would be hard to enjoy it.

It helps tone, but it is still important to have a calorie deficit. Nothing is magic, if you're consuming more than you're burning, you aren't going to lose. With my heart rate monitor, I only burn less than 300 calories doing 30DS (which is a lot in only 20 mins) so I add extra cardio in with it. It isn't meant to be a…

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Count me in!! My birthday is October 5th, so I'm shooting for 30 by then. Let's do this!