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  • Yes - this is REALLY filling! When I travel I often take some baggies with premeasured servings of Kashi Crunch with me, and then all I have to do is grab a yogurt (available in increasing number of places like airports) to mix it with.
  • Running is better for strengthening my bones than walking, which is particularly important to me because of medication I'm on. I think of all those little bone cells being created with every step. (Don't know if that's medically accurate, but that's how I think of it!) Various chants and counting steps - esp'y on the way…
  • I know that everyone's body reacts differently to various foods, but when I had some issues with liver tests, the doctor had me reduce all sorts of foods to see if we could eliminate whatever was bothering it. (No other evidence of disease as a cause.) My numbers are great now (took about 4 weeks and they've stayed good…
  • LOVE running in the rain - feels good, keeps me cool. and makes me feel so virtuous! :-)
  • Even places that don't post nutritional info on line often post the menus, so you can figure out the smartest option without hemming and hawing at the table and being tempted to order too much. If I don't see anything I like, I call the place ahead of time when they're not busy (between 3 and 4 in the afternoon is usually…
  • This. Several people in my office have switched to a stand-up desk. And some modular cubicles have a way to adjust the height of the desk piece - the ones we have can go almost as high as the partition, but not all the partitions are the same height so it doesn't help everyone. One woman just has a box that she putson her…
  • Experiment with the temperature - lots of people have mentioned only liking water if it's ice cold, but I can't drink it that cold. Cool but not cold works better for me, although I still drink it because I know it's good for me rather than because I love it. A straw definitely helps - I keep one of those big cups with a…
    in I HATE water Comment by lax75 July 2012
  • This may sound morbid to some people, but it *definitely* motivates me. I told my oncologist (I am a breast cancer survivor) that his job is to keep me alive until I die of something else. (Fortunately he has a good sense of humor LOL) So hopefully by eating healthy and exercising I am keeping the "something elses" away,…
  • http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/salt/lower-sodium-and-salt/index.html Here's an interesting article from the Harvard School of Public Health about all things sodium/health - including links to healthy recipes, etc.
  • _________________________ Agreed - sodium is everywhere - even things like celery and carrots have more than you might think. And bread. Too much sodium, in addition to its tendency to increase blood pressure, is hard on the kidneys, and the excess water retained generally puts more stress on your system. The USDA…
  • Hang in there! One thing - you don't have to rely on finding substitutes in the database. I know it would take some time at the beginning, but if a local food isn't in there, try looking it up on one of the online nutritional databases (I've used the one at self.com, because it ha a lot of information and handy little…
  • I have the same problem, for the same reasons, and try to get everything I need from whole foods rather than supplements (exc. Vit D.). Most days I can manage - I estimate 5-7 days out of 10 I'm under 1500, and only 1 of 10 over 2000, and if I'm over 1500 on any day I make a concerted effort the following day to drink…
  • If the clothes that are too big are in good shape, see if there's a consignment shop near you that will take them. That will also get you some $$ to spend on the size you need. Or if you've been itching to de-clutter the house anyway, have a yard sale and sell those too-big items as part of that - again, it will get you a…
  • Rowing - I can only get out on the river once a week, sadly, but it does give me the incentive to be diligent about running and lifting the rest of the week!
  • Children don't always know, though, so what the schools serve I think is a slightly different category.
  • Ditto - I often run around a nearby lake, and what's under foot varies a lot - there are stretches with lots of tree roots waiting to trip me up if I don't walk, hilly areas in an old stream bed with loose gravel, hard packed earth, grass, pavement, etc. etc. So I'm pretty much forced to mix things up without having to…
  • Chopped (seeded if you want) cucumbers, cubed avocado, feta, pistacchios, chopped mint leaves, moistened with a little lime juice and olive oil - LOVE it!
    in cucumbers Comment by lax75 June 2012
  • I often have to go to business/client meals where I don't have any input into the choice of restaurant, don't want to have to ask the wait staff too many questions, and can't walk out with a doggie bag. And some of these are celebratory events at relatively fancy places with fancy suces, large portions, etc.. I track food…
    in Eating out Comment by lax75 June 2012
  • if there's something that's in the house for other people that I am really trying not to eat (and I LOVE bread too), I keep it in the freezer. Somehow the extra step of having to defrost or toast it slows me down enough pull myself together and resist. But it's available for those who can eat it. (Warning - sadly, this…
  • Although this may not be of concern for you, for a lot of people (especially women of a certain age!) it's important - weight-bearing exercise is an important factor in slowing the loss of bone density. And jogging/walking is weight-bearing, but biking isn't.. So for me I stick with the weight-bearing alternative, and…
  • I have medical issues that require me to keep sodium low, and it can be hard some days to get enough protein/calories without going over on the sodium. I also avoid added sugar, (or additives of any kind, actually) but I don't worry about the sugars that naturally occur in fruit, milk, etc. I don't put salt in anything…
  • Whenever I get cramps in my feet I know I've gotten dehydrated - even if I otherwise don't feel like it. Lots of water will fix it (not instantly - lol - but it's a reminder to me to pay closer attention to making sure I get enough fluids.)
  • Brussel sprouts cooked cabbage tapioca any kind of beans and pasta in the same dish (I'm fine with either separately) soggy baked goods - not only wet bread, but also things like Boston cream pie, cake on the same plate with ice cream, anything dunked in a drink, etc.
  • Definitely prefer Chobani - ESPECIALLY THE BLACK CHERRY (which I can't always find) and the peach. When they're on sale I stock up and when they're not - I get them anyway! :-) I also mix the vanilla (available in quart containers which is cheaper per oz.) with some Kashi Crunch for breakfast - very filling.
  • Agreed on all points, except that I think many frozen veg. taste almost as good as fresh and can certainly be a lot easier and less wasteful. But that's a matter of preference, and what's available in your area, time of year, etc. I think a lot of people who say they don't like veggies have been served too many watery…
  • I also have very narrow shoulders, which is why I like the Wacoal SB - the straps are set closer together in the back than on many styles, so less likely to slip. Also, there's separation so I look "normal" if I wear it with regular clothes which I often do - this is helpful because I want to be comfortable if I walk at…
  • I'm hoping to turn into a Runner - I walk a lot, but I started running little bits of the route, and the "bits" are getting longer. So I decided it would be smart to have proper running shoes instead of just using the walking shoes and today was the day! I did go to a specialty store for proper fitting and will test them…
  • I like to use fresh lemon but I don't always have one, and I don't take them to work anyway. The Minute Maid frozen 100% juice is real juice (I think it tastes much fresher than the RealLemon bottles), and even once it's defrosted it lasts quite a while. (The package says it's equal to about 6-7 lemons, I think.) I keep…
    in lemon water? Comment by lax75 March 2012
  • Agreed that you should only pay for what you're going to use - no point in paying for a pool if you're not going to use it. I would also suggest that you go look around at any place you're considering a couple of times,and ask to meet trainer(s), especially if you're going to commit to a longer term contract. You may…
    in Gym Prices?? Comment by lax75 March 2012
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