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This is definitely a good idea. And I agree that you being mindful of it in the first place is a great first step. I always made a salad (oil and vinegar dressing) and ate that first thing so I wasn't starving when I made my other food choices. My parents used to make me eat salad before dinner growing up and it was a…

You can make "salads" of cooked veggies. I used to work at an upscale french fusion restaurant and we had a delicious salad made of cold baby beets, thumb carrots, baby turnips, cooked baby mushrooms, and peeled cherry tomatoes, all tossed in vinaigrette with shaved fennel, asparagus, and carrots (using a peeler) for some…

true, but my mom makes an amazing chocolate cake with a bunch of shredded zucchini "hidden" in it. about half the calories of regular cake and soooo good. My dad had no idea until she told him! Zucchini chips are a great way to eat a bunch of squash - they really taste like chips when done right. I used to hide tons of…

I fully agree on the "eat more" sentiment. Fruits and especially vegetables are your friend. You could eat a whole plate of steamed vegetables and only be 150 calories "over" but it's all good for you. It's more about what types of calories you are putting in your body than how many. If you're really trying not to eat more…

I too just upped my calories goal to 1450 after trying to stay at 1200 for a long time. I was cranky and hungry and after doing Insanity and starting T25 decided it was time to start eating more to feel better. I'm trying not to worry so much about the scale and focus more on how my body feels, increasing my overall…

Got 'em done in my office with my co-worker. Whew. My abs are sore!

I do yesterday's yesterday so I just did it today on my lunch break with my coworker :)

I second the zucchini chips vote!! Here's another version: http://ohsnapletseat.com/2013/04/08/a-healthy-snack-paleo-baked-zucchini-chips/ You can use an entire zucchini, eat the whole thing, and not even notice. Don't slice them thinner than a quarter though, or they will stick to the pan/baking mat. I've seasoned them…

I count hot tea towards my water intake, especially in the winter since that's pretty much all I drink during the day (office is FREEZING!). I regularly drink 64oz (2 full, large nalgene water bottles) at work and then at least another 30 at home while working out.

Hi all! Thanks for the invite. I've been looking for something I can do in my office in the afternoons to fight off that "two o'clock feeling" that's quick and easy. My core has always been weak and constantly needs work so this is great!

This site is fantastic for beginners/people who have no idea where to start!

Another thing many people forget is sleep. Everyone needs a different amount, but we all need it. If you aren't sleeping enough or sleeping well your body doesn't get a chance to reset and plus being tired leads to poor diet decisions and not enough energy to work out. There are various studies on the hows and the why's,…

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I have pretty epic cheat days where I just eat and drink whatever... I'm trying to be better about it while being realistic about the life style changes I can and want to make! Feel free to add me if you like. I find when I'm about to go on a late night binge, logging everything in MyFitnessPal and reviewing how well I've…

I'm waiting for mine to arrive in the mail. I'm in the last week of Insanity and super excited to start T25 - 25 minutes a day, 5 days a week? Yes please! Feel free to add me as well. My diary is open and honest (I like to eat everything... even junk food) so maybe not the best for the hardcore fitness fans out there, but…

It's really silly the way different brands, and event different lines within those brands, have completely different sizing. Whenever I go shopping, I start with a size 6 and hold it up to myself. If it's a shirt or dress, I see if the side seams are halfway around my body. If it's pants, I see if the leg seams wrap half…

I'm at the end of week 4 and to be honest, haven't lost barely anything, weight or inches. BUT my fitness level has gone way up and I can feel a difference in my energy levels. I've read that many people don't start seeing big changes until the second month of the program so I'm interested to see if that holds true for me.…

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Because the bicycle will help you be more active and is something fun to do, I totally agree it's okay to take from your reward fund to get it fixed! It's the best combination: something fun and a tool for weight loss!

Good call, I'd forgotten about the mushroom ravioli. I like the chunky portabello mushroom ravioli in the refrigerator section. I like the mango mochi :) Also, someone mentioned the potstickers which I also love! The chicken or the veggie ones are great. My boyfriend also loves the little mini tacos in the freezer…

Some of my favorite non-meat items: The Seaweed Snacks ($0.99 ea. and totally satisfies my crunchy-salt cravings in 60 calories. They have a wasabi one too if you like a bit of kick) Power Berries (I don't usually enjoy fruit and chocolate but these are addicting!) Their entire cheese department (the truffle cheese is…

I love both swai and tilapia. Swai is so mild, it's pretty much tasteless, although the ones I've had are a bit more "chewy" than tilapia. I cook both pretty much the same way: Rinse and pat dry Season with adobo and grilled chicken seasoning (McCormicks makes one, Mrs Dash makes one, I have a kroger generic one currently)…