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Cauliflower crust pizza!

The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer http://www.amazon.com/Non-Runners-Marathon-Trainer-David-Whitsett/dp/1570281823 This book is advertised as a marathon guide for non-runners, but even as a runner, I found the behavioral psychology aspects of the book invaluable. The strategies in this book got me through a lot of long…

Basil Vinaigrette from the Rebar Modern Food Cookbook 2 garlic cloves 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 ounces fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons cracked pepper 1 cup olive oil (I usually use a bit less to make it lower…

I am the same. I've tried every kind of breakfast, tried different times, different foods etc. Breakfast also just doesn't work for me. After years of forcing breakfast to happen because everyone said how important it is, I finally decided to just listen to my body and eat when I'm hungry. Now I have a big refreshing glass…

You can buy lots of different protein powders at grocery stores or health food stores. Vanilla and chocolate ones taste pretty good and can be 300 calories for 2 scoops. Use whole milk, add in a banana and some peanut butter, and you can be up to 600 calories per shake.

You just need a bit more liquid. Get a cup of water and pour splashes into the blender a little at a time until it starts to blend nicely.

I had the same problem, but now I eat when I'm hungry, and save calories at other times of the day when I'm less hungry. I know I'm going to be starving at dinnertime, no matter what I've eaten throughout the day. So now I go really easy on the first half of the day, when I'm not as hungry so it's easier to eat less, than…

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Polenta Lasagna with Portabellas and Kale: http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2007/02/polenta-lasagna-with-portabellas-and.html Really good!

You could always try wearing 2 sports bras instead of 1.

You should be careful about setting time goals for this exact reason. If you set a goal and don't reach it, you will feel disappointed and let down, when you should feel happy and proud of what you accomplished! The first time you run a race of any distance, you should make your goal simply to finish the race, that way you…

You should definitely take the day after your long run off for recover, especially as you get into longer distances. You need this recovery time to avoid injuries, which suck, especially when you are training for an event! When your long runs get really long, you should take the day before off too. If you have run long…

Hill intervals can be good too. Find a hill, run up it as hard as you can, then walk down. Repeat.

I just finished my first marathon, and have also run a half marathon, plus a few half marathon distances during training. I run about 5.6 miles per hour, running for about 5 years. I've gotten a bit slower as my form has improved. Running never gets "easier," but it evolves. The mile or 2 are always the worst, until your…

Maybe try just eating really cleanly? Only natural, unproccessed foods. Avoid sugar, alcohol, white flour, caffeine and fatty meat. Try just eating mostly veggies, fruits, nuts and grains, and lean protein. This is probably better than cleanses where you fast, and you will likely be more successful. Just google "natural…

Wheat Belly Flax Seed Wrap Recipe 3 tablespoons ground flaxseeds 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika Pinch of sea salt 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon water 1 large egg DIRECTIONS Mix together the ground flaxseeds, baking powder, onion powder, paprika and salt in a small bowl.…

"You, on a Diet: The Owner's Manual for Waist Management" by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz Dr. Oz has gone downhill lately, but when I read this book about 4 years ago, I found it very helpful for explaining exactly what is going on in your body. Does a good job explaining how you process food, how your organs work,…

You could try making shakes with protein powder. Usually 2 scoops is about 300 calories. Use whole milk, add peanut butter and banana, and the calories add up pretty quickly!

If you want some good motivation, you could always try on a few wedding dresses before you start your official hunt. I know that trying to squeeze into some of the tiny sample sized wedding gowns was great motivation for me!

I've read a theory that drinking diet soda is bad because the sweet taste makes your body think you are going to get calories, and then you don't, which can then make you want to eat more. "Research suggests it has to do with the disconnect between the taste of artificial sugars and their lack of calories. The brain is…

Running while someone holds you back with resistance bands.

I take Metamucil in the morning before breakfast. I use it just for the fiber, to keep me regular :smile: Metamucil's active ingredient is psyllium husk, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psyllium_seed_husks), so it basically just a way to get some extra fiber in your diet, and fills you up the way eating lots of fiber would.…

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A couple more gluten-free blogs with good recipes: http://glutenfreegirl.com/ http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.ca/

Not salad, but best salad dressing: Rebar Balsamic Vinaigrette 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 1/2 Tsp honey 1 1/2 Tsp Dijon Mustard 1/2 Tsp Sea Salt 1/4 Tsp cracked pepper 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil This dressing makes me crave salads! Delicious with spinach.

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Try to squeeze into your skinny jeans. Trying on my tight jeans always gets me motivated!

New Mexican Spaghetti Squash: http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.ca/2007/08/spaghetti-squash-new-mexican.html Takes some time to roast the squash, but really delicious, filling, and healthy.

Baked Quinoa Patties: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/baked-quinoa-patties-recipe.html Keep well in the fridge, great with hummus or crumbled over salad, too.