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I would like to join this challenge. Anything I need to know, other than the obvious...like when do you post, what do you post?

OK, maybe this does sound paranoid (like DH says), maybe I watch too much TV. But I only have so many options as far as routes (2-3 maybe). I'm afraid someone could hide in the corn or woods for me if they knew my route. As I write it, it does sound silly. But have you ever heard reports of people getting attacked and you…

I have a dog but he is a Shi Tzu (about 8 lbs). The last time I took him, I thought I was going to kill him, he was about tripping over his tongue he was panting so bad only half way through. I had to carry him the rest of the way :-)

Sorry about the triple post.

Sorry for the triple post. My screen didn't show it was doing anything and I wasn't patient enough I guess...hit button 3x. SORRY :-(

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"The Slow Fat Triathlete" is a good read. I don't know if you are remotely interested in this sport, but it is very motivating. And the same author wrote, "Shaping Up With the Slow Fat Triathlete".

I liked Jillian Michaels, "Master Your Metabolism" also. Some of her views are a little extreme, but the book is very informational and gives a good perspective on the fact that what we eat affects our hormones which in turn affects our metabolism. I am also trying the Eat Clean Diet (no refined sugar or flour and no…

You are not a failure and not alone! The same thing happened to me a few months ago. I had gone off sugar (AND CAFFEINE!) for a month. I felt great and didn't crave them. But then one day I went to a grad party and had one lousy piece of cake and it was all over. Just this week I have re-committed. You really just have to…

Thanks, I know it was kind of a dumb question...I knew the answer I guess. I was just hoping there was an easier way.

How do you "toast" it?

Are you sure to typed that website correct? When I type it in, I get this message: "Error establishing a database connection"

Here is the recipe I made. I just thought it was kinda bitter, maybe I didn't soak it long enough. What would you recommend? Clean Eating-Sweet Inca Porridge Ingredients 1 cup quinoa grains, soaked 1 cup rolled oats, not instant 1/4 tsp sea salt 3 cups water 1/2 cup chopped dates 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla…

I've been eating Clif bars, but not sure if they are "clean".

I LOVE feta!!! This sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing

I too have just started drinking mine black. But it really took awhile. I had a latte addiction. I started out with the calorie filled yummy ones. Then I started getting them w/ skim milk and sugar free syrup. Normally in a 16 oz latte there are 4 pumps of syrup, so my next step was to get just 2 pumps of flavoring with…

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? I think so. My computer has not been working & hubby took laptop out of town. But I have a calorie counting app on my android phone, so according to that...Yes. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes. I have been trying to eat "clean" gradually, so for right now I am cutting…

That is SO awesome! You deserve a huge pat on the back. Besides chocolate, pizza is my biggest downfall. I can NEVER eat just one, or even two slices! So I understand and appreciate the sacrifice that you made. A couple weeks ago DH & I went to another couples house and the guys decided to order a 30" pizza (we have pix to…

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Haven't been tracking like I should. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Didn't set any, so didn't achieve any. What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Went grocery shopping to support eating clean What would I have done differently? Tracked and drank all my water What are…

I am really glad I found this thread. I hope it sticks around cuz I could use the support. I am starting the clean eating lifestyle today. Like many, it will be gradual, so probably not 100% right away. I really struggle with low energy levels (have been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue). I wanted to try this because so many…

I have limited knowledge on it, but basically no pre-made foods with man made junk in them. And I think a big thing is cutting out refined sugar and caffeine. It's pretty much eating all natural. Somebody can refine this definition if they know more.

Thanks so much for this. This is how I feel. It's not just that I feel tired. I can't function after I get home from work. And DH has an endless supply of energy so he does not understand. About 10 yrs ago I had two different dr.'s tell me I had Chronic Fatigue. But I've kind of been in denial because they diagnose it with…

I take a B complex liquid gel (includes B12) and a multi vitamin everyday.

I have heard of this supplement. Maybe I need to read more about it. Thanks.

I have tried this several times. I read a book about hormones and metabolism and it basically said that caffeine can affect your adrenal glands by giving your body that amped up "fight or flight" feeling and this can affect (badly) your metabolism. I made it a whole month w/o caffeine or refined sugar last summer, but I…

I signed up to get email newsletters from prevention.com. I usually try to post whatever meal ideas/recipes they send me cuz I do think its helpful to everyone.

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I get recipes and meal ideas from prevention.com, fitnessmagazine.com, shape.com. For strictly recipes I like allrecipes.com, bhg.com (Better Homes & Garden).

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Don't know, didn't track. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes, I knew I was going to friends and they were getting pizza and brownies-two of my biggest trigger foods. So my goal was to just stay in control. I think I did that. I ate a little more than I wanted but didn't…

I like the Fresco menu too. But I don't eat beef, so that limits me to the bean burrito or chicken ranchero chicken soft taco and I was kind of sick of both so I wanted something different. I used to have them mix an order of pintos & cheese and an order of rice together. That's what I should have done instead of the…