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So true! PS... I want your book, Banks. Do you have info on it yet, like a title or date to watch for?

I've never had one, so I'm going to watch for them at the grocery store. Thanks for the tip on getting the arils out as well. I'm sure I'd end up with stained red hands otherwise :ohwell:

My husband is horrible about veggies too (won't touch broccoli). If he likes green beans, try asparagus. Steamed, roasted or grilled with a little butter is how we usually eat it.

I use Blue Diamond Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk in my coffee. It's not as thick/rich as actual cream or creamers, but it works. It's only 40 calories for a whole 8 oz. cup, so if you use 1/2 a cup or less, it's a really low-cal option. For what it's worth, I also suggest stevia as a no-calorie sweetener. It's a natural…

What a great treat! I haven't had Nutella in a very long time, for fear of going overboard with it. Any idea how the calories work out, compared to store-bought?

I happened to read this article yesterday. http://www.watertownchiropractic.com/Bloating.html It suggests that IBS could be a symptom of a bacterial overgrowth in the intestines. A strong probiotic could be an alternative to treating your IBS with conventional medication. I'm sure not all cases of IBS fall into this area,…

I am exactly the same! I had my little boy in Feb, and all my measurements are back to normal, except for an extra 6 inches in the waist (and my weight is still about 10 pounds higher). So far I've found that giving it some time has helped. I haven't lost weight in the last 2 weeks, but my waist went down another inch. I'm…

Is there a way to work these muscles with hand weights, or just with a rowing machine? I don't have access to a gym, but this is something I should probably work on.

How about sweet potato fries/chips? Cut up a sweet potato, toss with a little olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Bake at 425 for about 30 min (or until desired doneness). I have also used a recipe I found on MFP for breaded zucchini chips. Slice up zucchini, dip in milk, and bread with a mixture of…

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I've recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and am not excited (to say the least) about taking medication for the rest of my life. I also have nodules on both sides of my thyroid (thankfully benign) that are probably part of the problem. I will definitely look into these natural…

I let MFP set my calories to the limit for the weight loss I wanted to see, then add back calories for breastfeeding. You can give yourself a flat 500 calories, which is average and worked well for me at first. I just added an exercise entry for breastfeeding and set the calories there. If you're pumping and you know how…

You look younger and more confident in the second picture. Way to go!!

When I used it, I didn't do additonal workouts with it. I just did the 20 minutes and was done for the day. At that time, I was about 135lbs, and burned 180-230 calories. If you need more calories than that, you could definitely add more cardio, but you don't have to.

I'm hoping Banks sees this topic. I'd love to hear his repsone. There is definitely a difference between good and bad calories when it comes to health and well-being. Even for weight loss, your body processes different types of calories in different ways, so variety and quality in your calories does matter. Yes, you could…

This is what I currently do. If you search for "breastfeeding" or "nursing" in the food database, you'll find it. I pump and bottle feed, so I'm able to enter exactly what I pump out, and it credits my calorie count.

You can definitely lose weight and continue to BF. My baby is 6 months, and I'm less than 10lbs away from my pre-pregnancy weight (132lbs). I think the biggest things are to stay hydrated, and not go too low on calories. I suggest letting MFP set your daily calories for the goal you want to reach. Then just make sure you…

How are you tracking your breastfeeding? When I went back to work, I began pumping exclusively. I set my calories to the limit for the weight loss I wanted to see, then add back calories for breastfeeding. You can give yourself a flat 500 calories, which is average and worked well for me at first. I just added an exercise…

You can definitely vote from a PC... I just did :smile:

You can account for breastfeeding several different ways: 1. Manually adjust your calorie count. Take what MFP gives you, then go in and customize your goal to add the extra 300-500 calories. 2. Add breastfeeding as exercise. Put in a number of minutes and calories burnt each day, and your total calories alloted will…

I'm sure you'll get lots of votes for a Polar, but I have a Ekho E-300 that I found on ebay for $15. It's a watch and chest strap (which will be much more accurate that one that is only a wristwatch - I've had both). It's very user friendly, allows you to set your age, gender, weight, activity, target heart rate, etc., and…

I'm running my first 5K on Saturday too, so I'm interested in tips too. Thanks to those that already posted some :happy: Lately, I've been feeling a little tightness in my shins. I didn't run yesterday, hoping it would feel better today. It's still there, so should I run today, rest Friday, and hopefully be ok for the race…

I wish I had pictures from the last time I did it! I only completed 2 weeks of the Shred (I found out I was pregnant and quit), and I didn't lose a single pound. I did, however, lose 3 inches around my waist (along with more inches lost on my thighs and other areas) and went down a full pants size. I can't imagine how…

I have a 2 yr old and a 5 month old, so I'm right there with you. I think losing pregnancy weight is a little different than losing weight in general. For me, I just got really big in my belly with my second baby. Right now, I'm still 10 lbs away from my pre-pregnancy weight, but I also take measurements, and I'm back to…

I just thought of another one! Try a Taco Burger - mix taco seasoning into your meat before making the patties. Top with your normal taco ingredients - lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, taco sauce instead of ketchup, guacamole, etc.

My husband like to call this an A-1 burger. Make a normal burger (we use beef or venison with worchestershire sauce, garlic salt, and onion powder mixed in), and top with a slice of pepper-jack cheese and A1 steak sauce. You could also top with some onion slices and jalapeno slices if you want more kick to it. Try reading…

I like almond milk. I get Blue Diamond Unsweetened Vanilla - only 40 calories per 8 oz.

I love the 30 Day Shred! I'll be honest, I didn't lose a single pound after 2 weeks, BUT I lost inches. I lost at least 3 inches off my waist, and went down a whole size in just the first 2 weeks (I quit after that because I found out I was pregnant). Stick with it, and be sure to take your measurements now, if you haven't…

In your goals, you can set the percentages for carbs/protein/fat. If your's is set to 50/30/20, and each gram of protein has 4 calories, take your total calories for the day, multiply by .3 for your 30% protein, and divide by 4 (cals per gram) for the number of grams per day. If you think it's too high for you, you can…

I had a thread not too long ago about this too... here's the link: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/97284-protein-bars-have-gotten-tastier

I really like the Pure Protein too. IMO, the peanut butter is the best flavor.