menutrit

Vegetables: spinach, kale, broccoli florets, carrots, crimini mushrooms, celery, cucumber, roma tomatos, eggplant, cauliflower, canned corn Fruits: strawberries, bananas, dried cranberries Protein: organic firm tofu, fat free feta cheese, walnut halves, peanut butter, frozen tilapia, canned alaskan pink salmon, canned tuna…

I found it really easy to be satisfied and full (while staying at 1,200cal) by eating lots of veggies, fruits, and lean protein. You get more volume to fill out your stomach with water-dense veggies/fruits (the expanding of your stomach actually helps signal your brain to make you feel fuller) and satiety-inducing protein…

Treadmill! I hate how my toes go numb on an elliptical :(

^^^THIS! YES!

The thing with staying off cigarettes is that you have to use immediate incentives for immediate goals, at least for me. I tried convincing myself all the problems that will happen in the long run (lung cancer, yellow nails/teeth, lip wrinkles, etc.) The only thing that worked for me was exercise and having fitness goals.…

YES! When you regularly eat high sugar, fat, and/or salty foods it actually programs your brain to crave and depend on these kinds of food more for pleasure. Once you stop eating these kinds of food, your reward circuitry becomes less dependent on them and so you have less cravings. It's pretty awesome.

My legs. I have a pear-shaped body and all my weight goes to my lower half and I hate it! I have a love-hate relationship with lunges and squats, too :(

Oh my god, I feel like a normal person now that I've found out other people go 2-3 times a day, too. This thread is GREAT.

9! Cute face and fabulous hair :)

I've battled smoking for maybe a couple years and the reason I pick up the habit is because of frustrations of weight loss or stress. The real thing that has helped me STAY off and keep the pounds off from quitting is exercise. Studies have shown that those who incorporate a regular exercise regime report less urges to…

TO COMPLETE TOUGH MUDDER! And a marathon and ultimately, a triathlon :)

I like to think about the more immediate effects of exercise like how happy I am going to be after it, how getting to the gym is going to make it easier to go the next time. Working out makes me so calm and peaceful and actually helps me eat healthier.

Nike Free Run 2's - they're super comfortable and light. Great for cross training and feels like your barefoot! For running, I like Nike Lunarglides +2; super soft cushioning for comfort and support.

Warrior Dash is so much fun! Which location did you sign up for?

Sounds like you'll be well prepared! Is this your first TM?

I've done Warrior Dash NorCal and SF Urbanathalon. Both weren't bad at all so I'm stepping it up with Tough Mudder Norcal (Squaw Valley)! SO STOKED!

After an intense workout, I desperately crave for FRUITS. Every single time.