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Different types of salads work well - with added protein i.e. chicken breast, egg, tuna, salmon, beans, etc,

I was the same - got my membership 2.5 years ago and it took awhile to get comfortable - but kept going - and now the gym is like a second family - you get to know the regulars, and they get to know you - we tend to push each other and cheer each other on:) It's great motivation to keep at it - especially when you know…

I make one meal - but take into consideration what everyone else enjoys and make healthy versions. I made slow changes - whole wheat spaghetti - after a few times, no one noticed anymore and ate it no questions asked - then moved onto brown rice, added in some quinoa, chicken & bean burgers (husband complained, but kids…

My gym is putting on an "Olympic challenge" and I did the 10 - minute kettlebell clean & press challenge today - ladies need to clean & press a 25 lb bell, can change hands once in 10 minutes - cannot hold it, or put it down - I managed 180 reps - and my 7-year old son got to watch - he told me he was proud of his mommy:)

Oxygen and Clean Eating magazines are my absolute favourite too! You're not alone.

With kettlebells however, "good form" is often best learned using heavier weights as you have to use your whole body, and can't 'strong arm" it. In true kettlebells - as invented by the Russians, the lightest kettlebell available is 8kg (17.6 lbs). There are many modified exercises and dvd's out there now that uses lighter…

My sons school does a "media detox" challenge every year for one month! For every evening they are "media free" they get to enter a draw for a magazine subscription - last year my son won as he had over 20 entries into draw:)

Hi, I'm wondering if you might be willing to share more about what natural supplements you take as well as what a day of "proper nutrition" might look like for you? I too have fibro and had been doing well, so decided to wean off medication (Cymbalta) and am now experiencing a painful flareup - hoping to go the natural and…

My son has athma and his doctor suggests using the inhaler BEFORE he exercises - check with your doctor if ok before trying though.

I too have no appetite in the morning - but don't seem to mind a shake - my current favourite: 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 cup almond / soy / etc. milk 1 Tbsp wheat germ 1/4 - 1/2 banana sometimes a bit of spinach

Really depends on your personal preference - personally, I love kettlebells - but if you do choose these, be sure to learn proper technique to avoid injuries. Good luck!

No personal experience - but have goolgled it out of curiosity - there is lots of info available if you're interested - happy googling:)

Which scale did you use to record your "starting weight"? If your own scale, could you have lost 18lbs after all?

I did it for awhile, got stuck after 20 lbs loss. I did have a good experience though, as it was a little town centre, the two women working there were very knowledgeable and willing to work with me - I was able to do the program without supplements for awhile as well - the centre then became incorporated - new staff - had…

30mg is a small dose (same as mine) and fairly easy to wean off - I felt a bit light headed once I went every other day - but only for the first few days. Same when I went off completely. After a few days of adjustment, however, I was fine. As for weight loss - although I found it difficult to loose weight while on it, I…

Just an fyi - quinoa can be part of a raw vegan diet - a local raw vegan cafe soaks it and makes quinoa chilli with it.

Assuming here, but by "it's 100% protein" I think you may be referring to "it's a complete protein" - meaning it has all the essential amino acids to make it a complete grain - while most grains only have some of the essential amino acids - so when following a vegan / vegetarian diet one would need to combine different…

Yes, there is a thing as too much water, but I do not know the amount. I used to work with a young man with autism who would drink water constantly and it caused significant health problems - I believe it had to do something with the electrolites - but please do some research re: the amount and problems it can cause - it's…

Foam roller also works best for me

My 3 & 6 year old come to the gym with me (the clubcare takes them to the gymnasium as well) - set up obstacle courses at home for us to do, do a kids exercise video, go hiking, for bike rides, swimming and can't wait for soccer season to start:) They love to move - and I hope it continues as they get older....

There is another thread "What does your workout playlist look like" - I believe its under Exercise & Fitness - check it out, lots of ideas:)

I like Liberte or Oikos brands best, plain, and like to add a bit of mashed banana & almond butter.

sparkpeople.com shows videos on how to do many excercises properly - a good place to start learning, and it's free

Then do not take away that Zone bar! Don't have many suggestions either as from the info you're providing, looks good to me - however, please do not give up!! I've been there, lost lots, gave up because the scale went up for awhile, and then the real gain began. My only suggestions might be some strength training, getting…

Maybe he was serious, just an assumption on my part:) But I really do hope it was a joke...

Funny:) But kinda mean since some people might actually try it! To the op - just eat healthy & exercise - slow & steady wins the race.

You've mentioned that muscle relaxants help - I used to get them about 3-4 times a month, lasting 5-7 days each and muscle relaxants helped more than any other drug - so I found yoga (and other types of stretching exercises) to be a big help, as well as lower impact exercises - like walking (always wearing sunglasses) were…

Nothing. I must be really lucky, as I go to a gym where all are accepted, we have young, old, in between, big, small, heavy lifters, cardio only people, runners, walkers, and so on. People generally go to be healthy, and everyone has their own goals, and everyone respects each others and cheers others on. Can't say that…

Love it!! What great motivation to stay on track:)

Fruit "sauce" - peel / chop / core whatever fruits - put in pot, add just a bit of water - cook over med heat until tender - either mash or puree - good either warm or refrigerated.