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  • I've noticed that as soon as I raised my fat intake, my cravings/feeling of deprivation went away. I've noticed your meals are typically very low in fat and is leaving your brain grasping for things to feed it. Stay satiated by adding more olive/grapeseed/soy bean (if you're not allergic) oils, nuts, and avocado/guacamole…
    in How to not feel so deprived? Comment by MandieMarieF April 2012
  • Vega products (of which I LOVE) and you can find them at certain health food stores or www.myvega.com. Also, when I juice fast, I use Garden of Life raw protein powder made from organic sprouts. You can find this stuff at pretty much any health food store. The Garden of Life stuff has no beans, soy, nuts, etc. All made…
    in Vegetarian: Getting Protein w/out Carbs? Comment by MandieMarieF April 2012
  • I've lost a total of 85 lbs. Started when I was 15 and dropped the first 40 within months. Been a long weight loss journey since then, but never went back to my former body. I've continued to keep it off for going on 12 years now. I set a goal of 155lbs (I'm 6'1) when I first started losing and finally hit that about 6…
    in So how long have you "kept it off" Comment by MandieMarieF April 2012
  • I went on a 10 day juice fast and after that, I appreciate food so much more. I have even gotten to the point where I like having just a little hunger in my tummy throughout the day. Don't think of it as deprivation, think of what good things you are doing for yourself in the long run! It really is all mental.
    in I HATE being hungry Comment by MandieMarieF March 2012
  • I only have some sort of recovery drink for a run that's over 6 miles. I've ran races all the way up to marathon distance and there's no need for it. There are a lot of forums about recovery and running on runnersworld.com as well! Happy training :-)
    in Chocolate Milk For Runners Comment by MandieMarieF February 2012
  • I've done 1/2 marathon trail runs, ran in the dunes, in heavy wooded areas etc. The only place i've had my garmin have a couple gps issues is when i ran a few races and the marathon in downtown chicago. However it will find you and won't be off with milage by much if any. Pace gets interruped during this time too, but only…
    in HRM with or without GPS, which to buy? Comment by MandieMarieF February 2012
  • I also have the Garmin 405CX and I don't know how I ran without it before! A lot of people I know that have just the HRM have eventually upgraded. Don't waste you're money to just upgrade later. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! You can also get a foot pod for your shoe to wear with it as well to track your treadmill…
    in HRM with or without GPS, which to buy? Comment by MandieMarieF February 2012
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