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when i was smoking, i was also not running and not doing yoga and staying out late and drinking a lot too and eating, so quitting smoking actually positively affected my weight. I lost weight because I was able to run and do yoga again without all the smoke in my system, I was eating healthier and I was just in better mood…

Give yourself some credit, girl, and congratulations on completing your 5K! This is a great acommplishment, and also it looks like your time is improving too! Keep it up, and be patient with yourself and show yourself and your body some compassion. Otherwise, make sure you are fueling and hydrating enough especially during…

yes, watch your breathing and dont launch at the start line, just start at a shuffle-like trot, and try to do that while paying attention to your breathing and get yourself to complete a half mile without stopping. it's all about small achievable goals and small victories and then you just build, and be patient with…

anything microwavable is bad.

just too much sodium in most of them...

i personally like shorts, but compression pants are always great

hi girlfriend, my knee's been a royal mess too, so im seeing a chiro for a few months. i would recommend yoga, which can keep you in peak mental and physical condition without having to strain your knee and it'll ward off depression (which seems to happen to physically active people who are suddenly confined to the bed or…

girl, you might want to go see a general practice doctor or your primary care doctor and get some blood work done. they should check for iron levels and thyroid issues. I recently got my blood work done and im waiting for results. I recently lost a lot of weight as well, and cut out certain foods, but i've always had cold…

If you're curious I would check out "Skinny B|tch in the kitchen" which is also recommended on that website. Not cook-book related, but something to read during your commute or on your free time, "Skinny b1tch" is their first informative book on vegan/vegetarian lifestyle/eating and it has a lot of simple and interesting…

hi girlfriend, id recommend you check out happycow.com, they have a number of vegetarian/vegan cook books. they're recommendations are pretty spot-on, so i'd start there :) i havent personally purchased and used a vegetarian cookbook myself, but I respect the opinions and recommendations from happycow.com. Let me know how…

push comes to shove? then ill reach for baby carrots or a small bowl of cereal, because it will make me full.

Hi, I would recommend mid rise black skinny jeans or dark denim skinny jeans from Levi's or Vince Camuto. For the life of me i can't do low rise because of my bum and my stomach as well. Otherwise, skinny jeans are flattering to everyone. No bootcut, and definitely no wide leg.

Dieting doesnt mean you have to completely cut out everything. Unless your cheat day consists of gourging on m&m's and sour patch kids, I think we should give ourselves a little room for the foods we enjoy (i.e. a slice of pizza) every now and then, but like some of our friends here said, yea the risk of that is you'll…

Here's what I learned that water does: regulates your body temperature helps carry nutrients/oxygen to your cells helps convert food to energy removes waste cushions your joints protects and cushions your vital organs helps your body absorb nutrients moistens oxygen for breathing composes 75% of your brain makes up 83% of…

i'd say both. and you need variety because you want to keep "challenging" your muscles. I personally do just yoga because I've found that strength training got me REAL bulky, and yoga gives me lean muscle.

try yoga, its low impact and has healing benefits for all your arthritic joints and back issues

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eat more proteins in the morning, and don't eat too late in the evening.

congratulations! sodium definitely hinders weight loss, but i am glad you were able to fight it off and achieved such tremendous success! keep up the good work!

very interesting! Everything Dr Oz says is bond.

I agree with this! :)

You have a lot of major life events i.e. moving and relocating your family and the flu, which increases your stress and has you reverting to old eating patterns. Trust me, we all go through this, and no ones perfect and you have to stop flogging yourself because you'll only keep reaching for the fries at chik fil A to ease…

I like this one! But I feel for you. I'm sorry to hear that your close ones are not giving you the support I'm sure you deserve. I've learned that personal journeys are taken alone, and no one can hold your hand or help you or even offer help or support. There will never be someone else who is 100% on your side. Everyone…

I would say nixe the pills... Why not take supplements, i.e. vitamin C, multivitamin, biotin, fish oil etc.? Maybe changing your diet and flushing out toxins via drinking a lot of water or yoga (works for me) will help you see a more lasting result. Ultimately, ayurvedic and organic eating will bring back the right…

Pats because I would love to see the looks on those Giants fans and the bandwagonners that have been giving me a hard time about the Jets and their terrible season and the Packers losing. Packers losing, after the miserable performance by my boys in green, was the most heartbreaking disaster this season. For the first time…

Perhaps you need to change your fitness routine and try to eat more during the day when your metabolism is highest? I'd suggest resistance training and strength training too.

I think it's great that your boyfriend wants to exercise with you. I don't think a lot of couples can say the same. You can have shared fitness goals which can strengthen your relationship (and it looks like you both already have something great going for you). I understand how you feel about running alone, though. For…

i take biotin as well, but when taken in conjunction with Fish Oil Omega-3(GOOD-for-you fat) supplements, I've found that it works even better. For a hair supplement product I would recommend the PHYTO phytophanere supplement for hair and nails (you can find it at Sephora).

Definitely the last 10 pounds is the hardest to lose. I'm struggling with that myself. The "stress" makes me revert to bad habits i.e. eating junk food, so that's not helping! It may take a long time. What I've found to be helpful is to do most of the physical activity (and eating) during the day, and then just wind down…

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