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Just so you know, this is what goes through my head when I see someone (overweight or not) working out: .-Good for you-. Rest assured that not everyone judges and the ones that do, because there are always a few, well, they do so because they're miserable themselves and must put others down to feel better. These people…

No, I don't think it does. I used to be an pretty darn good amateur boxer in Mexico back in the day (way back ;-) and practice Brazilian martial arts nowadays. Although I know I could kick some serious a**, I keep that to myself. There's think kind of 'confidence' that comes with keeping it to yourself. However, I have,…

^This. It's tough from a restaurant...

Hola! For meats like carne asada, bistek and cecina, given that they are not marinated in tons of oils and sugars, can be counted like steak and pork chops (in ounces or grams). That's how my husband calculates them. because really, it's mostly spice. And he calculates the rest of the ingredients separately. Pineapple,…

^This! And also, take it easy because I find that at the start of the race, I'm all gung-ho (out of the starting box, energy of other racers, loud music, spectators, etc.) but end-up tiring out by km 3-4. lastly, keep your ears 'open' for runners that want to pass. They'll usually call-out a heads-up. Get some good shoes,…

^This. I'm back to approx. 60-70 grams a day and seeing great results:-)

Most evening, I crave a banana with peanut butter..LOL... Strange, I know. But I manage to save approx. 200 calories for 'that' craving. Just cuz it tastes SO good!

^THIS...

Cool! Thank you ;-) I use hemp, nuts, beans, sheep milk's feta, broccoli, kale. There's some good recipes here, that you may find interesting. Especially the part about protein. http://www.nomeatathlete.com/vegetarian-diet-athletes/

Yes, I am lactose intolerant (bovine protein) and I have tried whey. Not good for me. I had to stop. It was almost immediate my reaction. 10 minutes after consuming the shake, BAM! Cramps, bloating, etc.... I add hemp protein and pea protein in my morning shakes. Vega makes tasty protein powders. They're on the expensive…

^This! OK, maybe late to answer, but I totally agree with you. I got demolished last week for posting something very similar and everyone had their 2 cents, especially non-vegetarians/vegans. it was all vegan propaganda - so they said. Seriously, there are plenty of vegan/vegetarian successful athletes out there that build…

You're not alone! I can't stand running on a treadmill or even flat road... I find it really boring and I struggle. So I trail run with hubby (luckily, we live at the foothill of a great mountain and trails) but still, I don't finish an 8k run feeling awesome. I struggle too. Even if I run at a slower pace. I mean, I…

Wow. You're gorgeous ;-)

Hi there! Great advice given by all :-) I'm also vegetarian (lactose intolerant on top of it!) and getting your macros right is key. It's important to eat right if you want to get strong. There are many vegetarian/ vegan athletes out there that are rockin' the scene so rest assured that it is possible. There a few real…

^This.

I'm vegetarian (and can't tolerate cow dairy) and it's still cheaper to prep my stuff from fresh 'in season' produce, beans, rice, nuts and sheep's milk cheese than it is to buy packaged foods. I mean, yeh, a Michelina's sale at 1.50$ a meal is cheap, but I would need to eat at least 2 or even 3 to fill-up. I can eat a…

^^This and Wut?

I'll be honest with you, I find eating healthy is actually cheaper for us. I'm not sure where you live, but since we've chosen to stop pretty much anything that came in a box and a package, we do very well on 120-30$ a week for 2. We dropped our weekly expense by approx. 30$. The key, is you have to prep and cook…

Not a bro. Did read the article. Hit the gym? That's for bros my friends. I hit the trails, and lift heavy. No need for gyms. No need to get to so nasty everyone. Now I remember why I left all these forums in the first place. Urgh... exactly for this reason. backlash. It was a suggestion. It was a good read... of an…

Oooops.. here's the link :-) http://wholefoodplantbased.info/2014/08/05/slaying-the-protein-myth-eating-lower-on-the-food-chain-a-plea-for-sanity/

I'm also vegetarian. May I add that protein is a little overrated and our modern day society consumes way too much of it.... We are brainwashed into thinking protein, protein and more protein equals optimal health - when in reality, they're saturated animal fats ;-( Not good. Anyhoo, surely, I'll get bashed by hey, this is…

Here's a few ideas of yummy homemade shakes that aren't too bad on the wallet (a little less than 2.00$ a shake): 1-) 1 Tbsp peanut butter ⅓ cup oatmeal ½ tsp cinnamon 1 banana (frozen or fresh) 2 Tbsp honey (optional) You can add yogurt if you'd like or some almond for example. 2-) 1 cup baby spinach 1 cup of kale ½ cup…

This^^. 100%.

And don't worry too much about protein... there are plenty of super strong vegan/ vegetarian athletes out there that don't necessarily eat 1g protein per pound. http://www.greatveganathletes.com/ and just think of Frank Medrano... and his girl ;-) IMHO, protein is a little overrated... my grandfather, a cardiologist that…

May I suggest NOT playing around with medication. Lasix is not to be taken randomly for TOM water retention. Anyhoo, it's going to happen, as it is something we can't really control. However, I tend to avoid overdoing it on carbs a few days before and during. Plus, keeping my workout routine regular helps I find. Keep in…

Because I'm vegetarian, I can't build muscle as I don't consume 150g of protein a day! LMAO!

I throw into my blender some kale, spinach, a ripe banana, a few frozen berries, flax seed, a dash of fresh oj, parsley and a slice of pineapple. On the side, I gulp down 1 table spoon of natural peanut butter (oh how I love that stuff!)... Easy and quick....

Hmmm... depends on activity level, etc... I'm 5'7'', 163 and I workout 4 times a week, approx. 1.5 hour a day. My calories are set at 1750 and that's by MFP. However, I've lowered (manually) my carbs and upped my protein just a little. And lowered sodium as well. I'm looking to lose 0.5 lbs a week. So many factors play…

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