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^^^ SO VALID ^^^ Although I share certain beliefs on assistance and families being proactive in their decisions, that is NOT the topic of this post. There is a time and a place for everything. This is not the place to vent your frustrations regarding the politics of someone's past decisions based on today's political…

Those are my biggest (no pun intended!) problem areas too! That sounds like an awesome start! I actually started C25K (never been a runner in my life) just before starting 30DS. Once I got into the first week of 30DS and C25K together, I developed shin splints. For now, I am taking it easy doing 30DS and about 45 min of…

I am actually doing 30DS right now! Going into Level 2.

This is also sage advice!

Just watch the documentary FOOD, INC. and you will have all the reasons that you will need for yourself!

HAHA!:laugh:

I am 36, 5'3 and 140 wanting to do the same thing. I do hope to drop pounds, but my primary goal it so tone and tighten on top of being healthier. I don't really care what the scale says, as long as I look and feel great! Seeing the 120's on the scale will feel like a pretty huge victory though, I can't lie! :wink:

So many people are listing 'good fats'! YAY! These are some amazing ways to not only boost your calories, but increase your monounsaturated fats (replace the saturated ones with these when possible) to lower bad LDL cholesterol and actually RAISE the healthy HDL! Almonds, Avocado, Brazil nuts, Cashews, Filberts…

Eating healthy is more expensive than not is a MYTH! Here is a fabulous article published this week that is backing this: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/25/opinion/sunday/is-junk-food-really-cheaper.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all%3Fsrc%3Dtp&smid=fb-share

Here is something you should read about Potassium... http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/water_sodium_potassium_intake I personally consider Harvard Medical a pretty reliable source! Reaching the minimum of 4700mg isn't happening for most people! After you are done with that, research hyperkalemia paying special…

I am fairly new to the site and haven't used the recipes I have seen so far. Sorry, I don't have the experience to agree or disagree on that topic.

A notification on the site itself when I receive a comment of post, plus additional options like being notified if someone comments on my blog or a thread I created or am contributing to. The notifications (except mail) all run externally to email. I would much rather have everything in one place. If I am on the site, I…

I'm 5'3. My goal is 125 though.

SkinnyTaste.com is another great one. She doesn't post the sodium content in her recipes though. We have to figure that part out on our own, but she posts most of the other important items in the nutrition data. If something calls for chicken broth, you can get it in reduced sodium to cut back a little too. Definitely make…

You can go to http://recipes.rodale.com and do an advanced search for things that are lower in sodium by choosing the dietary needs for high blood pressure and the cooking style as slow cooker and see what comes up. There might not be many, but there are some. There is another site, www.SkinnyCrockPot.com, that is based on…

I think I just saw a thread post in the last 24 hours with people just starting it. I would jump in on that one! Otherwise, it seems they start up pretty frequently. I completed W1D8 today. This is not my 8th consecutive day, but instead my 8th day in 10 days. In the threads or challenges, you will find their goal is to do…

I have this same thing going on right now. I started C25K and was fine through the first 2 weeks, but have not been able to go into week 3 because of the same issue. Mine is only on my right side. As a student that has taken a couple of A&P courses, my guess is it is my soleus. I have never been a runner and had heard of…

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One thing not listed is the sodium content. Those packets of taco seasoning are packed full of a ridiculous amount of sodium and preservatives. Consider making your own. Super easy and cuts out the cheap, garbage fillers! Here is a recipe to give you an idea of exactly how simple it is!…

White of one egg plus a whole egg (yolk for greater biological value) either in an omelet with spinach sauteed in garlic, tomatoes and a little cheese, or one white plus one whole egg over hard with a broken yolk on buttered whole grain toast. When I don't care about the calorie content, 2 egg omelet with tomatoes, onions,…

I bought 3lb weights and within a days or so felt that they are way too light. I am heading out to buy 5 lb weights today.

25 minutes total. Super easy and you don't need a lot of room. As long as you can do a jumping jack, you should be good. Edit: Super easy was in terms of space and time. The video itself isn't necessarily 'easy'. lol Just wanted to clarify.

Start drinking coconut water! One 8.5 oz container has around 500 mg of potassium and is only 45 calories. Foods high in potassium include avocados, dried apricots, fish, beans, of course bananas! There are a ton of veggies that are really high in potassium. The body absorbs nutrients better when we eat or drink them,…

My favorite quotes are the ones I say in my head! Especially to that Natalie! lol I am in level 1... Without a doubt most annoying for me it is "AREN'T YA BUDDY" to Anita during lunges with bicep curls.

As long as you have the energy to do your workout, I would eat the banana before the workout and have the protein shake after. When you workout, you stimulate the fight or flight response (sympathetic response) which regulates things like heartbeat and digestion. It actually stops digestion. We digest when in the relax and…

I can completely relate! My boyfriend doesn't share the same ideals that I have on food in general. I think two of the biggest problems in this are the availability of ice cream and cookies! He also is a very picky eater and loves red meat, potatoes and pasta. Needless to say, you can tell how I ended up here. lol I have…

Nourish by Canyon Ranch is by far my absolute favorite! I have quite a few cookbooks and that one is the one I use the most. You can check out their recipes online at http://www.canyonranch.com/community_connection/recipes/. If you don't mind going online to get your recipes, you will find even more recipes at the website.…

Yes, it can via gluconeogenesis. Since we are able to do this, why is it that we (clinical nutrition students) are not taught to use percentages like the ones you use? PS - So, does this mean I didn't fail? :happy:

In the meal plan that consists mostly of carbohydrates with a little bit of fat and protein but many meals a day, the body is going to obtain protein from places in the body like muscle. Depending upon the types of carbohydrates, the blood glucose levels could also be kept at a very high level overworking the pancreas to…

Personally, I wouldn't choose either of the two.