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Dallas hosts a 5K Turkey Trot, starting in downtown very early on Thanksgiving morning. I jogged my first 5K in September, and the Turkey Trot is ten weeks later. I'm curious to see if I can improve my time (a dismal 35 minutes). As part of CrossFit, now that it's finally below 90 degrees again, we're starting to…

Protein is key. My staple fill-me-up breakfast is 6 oz of Fage non-fat Greek yogurt (I've tried all the brands; Fage is the creamiest) with 1/8 cup shelled pistachios. Keeps me satisfied until lunch.

Read a book a week. Engage your brain in topics you normally don't get a chance to ponder.

Thanks for the support! Now that it's staying lighter a bit longer in the evenings, I can work in a short walk on the non-exercise days. Of course, I'll have my toddler with me, which means I'll be carrying 33 pounds after a couple of blocks. :)

Fantastic! Sounds like you've hit on a formula that works for you, and that you can maintain. I have a friend who has had to go gluten-free (Celiac's), and she's reported significant health benefits. I've read the same can apply to Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers; hope you get the same positive results!

Hi Cort, I was just mentally lamenting the same frustration this morning. I have been diligent the last three weeks, keeping at or under my calorie count, exercising regularly (and vigorously), and I've lost one pound. Well, to be completely honest, I gained two pounds over the holidays, so I'm still up a pound from where…

Letting myself eat (and often drink) as much as my 6'3" husband (who was also eating and drinking too much).

When someone posts something I find interesting, I'll click through to their profile to see whether we have compatible goals and whether I should send a friend request. I find it funny that your profile reads: Piezoeyjune has chosen to keep her profile private. :)

Do you eat the donuts because you love them, or because they are there? Would you prefer to indulge in another calorically rich treat instead? My husband used to drink two light beers after every hockey game, until he realized it was just a habit and he didn't actually like light beer.

I absolutely understand your frustration. It's absurd that kids get only fried brown things as options. For my almost-four-year-old, I often ignore the kid's menu and instead look at the appetizer, salad/soup, and sides portions of the menu. A cup of soup, a side salad, a veggie - all of them can work as a meal for a small…

When you're layong on your side in bed and your stomach is laying flat against your body, not spilling down onto the mattress. Motivated me to get up and hit the gym again today!

I'd say the thighs of the average cheese-eating French woman would beg to differ with this group's anti-cheese stance. If they can eat cheese and drink wine and still be fit, then so can I. All things in moderation, even moderation itself.

My CrossFit's workouts this week have been named "Jumpball", "Chelsea", and "Walk This Way". Perhaps it's just the locations near me, but I haven't heard or seen any militaristic focus (which I agree would be off-putting). I joined CrossFit after witnessing several of my friends get into shape using the method. I'm not…

I didn't know, so I Googled it. Plenty of websites assure readers that they can lose fat and gain muscle at the same time, noting that the maximum amount of muscle an adult can gain in a year is 15 pounds, with most able to achieve 5 pounds of muscle gain per year. Here'a one overview of the process: So YES, you can gain…

Each week I calendar my exercise and treat each session as a meeting that I must not miss. I also color code my calendar; each category gets its own distinct color (professional commitments, organizations, medical, social, holiday/vacations, my daughter, my husband, exercise, etc.). Seeing the bright yellow exercise…

Those first two sound divine. I adore Mediterranean and Arabic foods. My list: 1. I'll copy the Arabic feast above. Baba ganoush, hummus, tabouleh, shish tawook, lamb kabobs, ... Accompanied by a light red wine. 2. An Italian feast. Caprese salad to start: tangy buffalo mozarella, vine ripened tomatoes, and garden fresh…

My ringtone is the theme song for Doctor Who. Surprisingly, only women have picked up on the song; no man has recognized it yet. Of the rebooted Dr. Who, I've liked every Doctor, but Tennant still tops Matt Smith in my opinion. His intensity and constant underlying sorrow were palpable. Preferred that to Smith's child-like…

1. Try replacing the juice with La Croix flavored sparkling waters. Grapefruit is the favorite flavor in my house, but the lemon and berry are also good. Calorie free, no sweeteners, no artificial anything. My daughter loves the bubbles. Long term (after the constipation issue has been addressed), introduce regular water…

I track Bikram as a regular yoga workout on MFP. I perhaps burn a bit more than that, but nowhere near the 1000+ calories some sites claim. My body feels like it gets more of an intense workout during yoga flow in a regular-temperature room (I can feel my muscles more after each session), but Bikram's elevated heat seems…

Turkey-Bean Chili Mix 1 onion, diced 2 bell peppers, one yellow, one green 1.5 pounds of ground turkey 2 14 oz cans of fire roasted tomatoes, undrained 1 can black beans, partially drained 1 can of refried beans with lime and chili spices (cumin, chili, garlic power, salt, pepper) 1 lime, juiced In a medium-large cast iron…

I bet you like your body shape more now than 19 pounds ago, right? You've been focused for 90 days to reach that impressive milestone. Imagine how much more you'll like your body in another 90 days! But I just read something on another website that you may find interesting. A woman who has had tremendous success so far was…

My absolute favorite breakfast: 1 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt (prefer the double strained Fage brand) with 1/8 cup shelled roasted pistachios. Tangy, creamy, with just enough saltiness to add a zip. High enough in protein to keep me energized until a late lunch. Love it!

Success stories like this are exactly why I check out this portion of MFP. Another 5'10" mom here, currently at 208 lbs. Aiming first to break the 200 lb barrier, and then ultimately to reach the 180s. You have done a fantastic job transforming yourself while juggling new parenthood and a job! I am incredibly impressed.…

Are you feeling physically horrible after eating whole grains, or at the thought of eating whole grains? What whole grains are you eating?

Another vote to check out whether you have a gluten allergy. Your symptoms sound very similar to what my friend experienced. She was finally diagnosed with Celiac's Disease - after two years of various tests - and she eliminated every source of gluten from her diet overnight. In a week, the bloating stopped and she was…

Check your measurements. When I started - back in April - I was hitting the gym hard, doing tons of weight training, eating well, and otherwise kicking my own butt. Two months of this, and not a pound was lost. But I dropped two inches around my back, waist, hips, and thighs. I also lowered my body fat percentage. Another…

It may help you lose the weight (seems the jury is still out on that one), but it won't retrain you in knowing how to eat to keep the weight off and maintain a healthy balance. Do you plan on consuming artificially flavored shakes and bars for two meals a day for the rest of your life? Probably not. MyFitnessPal is…

I assume it means slightly loosely packed cups, since that is how the mixed greens lettuce leaves are in their natural state. I eyeball the measurement, looking at how large the pile is. But even if you DOUBLE a 2-cup serving to 4 cups, that's only 20 extra calories.

Use your grocery store's ad circular to make a meal plan. If you can't think of meals that use the produce and meats that are on sale, type in the ingredients into allrecipes.com; plenty of options there, and each recipe tells you the nutritional content of each serving. Make one night a week vegetarian. Great way to use…

Hiding foods from yourself, for the rest of your life, virtually guarantees you will eventually fall off the wagon and gain the weight back. It's just a disengenuous approach to food. You say it's 90% about the texture, but the entire spectrum of fruit and vegetables incorporate a huge variety of textures. Steamed…