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-Blend spinach or kale in smoothies -Make guacamole with kale in it to dip raw veggies in -Hummus and salsa also make great dippers -Almond butter with carrots or celery -Roast up a few trays of veggies on the weekend - such as brussel sprouts, diced squash, sweet potatoes - mix and match to your preference -Veggie soup as…

Two a days is something that should be worked up to, and still isn't for everyone. You could be putting your body at risk of over training and injury. This can also be a concern with one long session per day. It's great that you are motivated and want to lose weight and make changes, but be careful.

I have a spiralizer, but I have read that others have used a julienne peeler to make the noodles. I like to leave the "noodles" raw, but I will mix up a peanut sauce and saute' some of my favorite veggies to mix with the noodles - sort of like a stir fry. It doesn't replace the taste of spaghetti, but I think it's nice and…

This worked for us.

What are your macros currently? When I met with a RD, she said I wasn't getting enough healthy fats. She said the lack of the healthy fats in my diet were likely attributing to my cravings. Now, how we respond to the cravings is on us - one cookie vs the entire batch.

I'd like to see the comparison chart. Do you remember the site where you found it?

Sorry if some of these have already been posted, I didn't read each post. Cottage cheese Plain greek yogurt (flavor w/ fresh berries to keep sugar count down) Hard boiled eggs Nut butters Small handful of nuts Tuna Pre-cook some lean meat on the weekend Quinoa Pumpkin seeds Black beans Here's a nice visual broken into…

I can't remember for sure, but it seems to me it had a higher sugar count, or there were some weird ingredients listed. I prefer to make my own, but if you are in a pinch, it's better than skipping the meal altogether.

Are you currently doing any strength training? I try to fit in 2-3 (3 preferably) days of strength training. I run 6 days a week. I still do legs and just try not to piggy back them to my long run day. When I strenght train it's a 2 day workout day. This way I can still have one full day off from workouts. Btw, posterior…

Sounds good. I was just reading about P28 nut butter - Banana Raisin flavor. I would much prefer to make my own with natural ingredients. Thanks for sharing.

skinnytaste is a great resource!

I have some spaghetti sauce in the fridge I might need to try this with!

Some great ideas that I'll definitely be trying!

I'm thinking you could use laughing cow cheese wedges in lieu of a few of those ingredients.

:happy: Sounds good! I love the humorous writing style.

kettlebell swings Turkish getup Goblet squat Regular squat with overhead press Pushups Lunges Elbow planks/side planks Stair running Sprint in place Most of these can be made harder by adding weight to the movement. Mix it up. You don't always have to do so many reps so for many sets. Try tabata style - 20 sec work/10 sec…

Sometimes I find I overthink things. If I just get out there and do it, I'm more apt to follow through. Some days my only time to get my workout in, is in the wee hours of the morning. If I hit the snooze and lay there thinking about the workout or whether to get up, I find I'm less likely to get out of bed. On the flip…

Rest days are important to allow your muscles time to recover and rebuild from the work we put it through. Keep in mind a rest day can (and should) still include some movement, such as walking the dog or going for a few easy miles on the bike. Two to three rest days a week is good for someone beginning to exercise.

Sounds like a good breakfast to me!

Tilapia is my favorite fish to eat. I like the single packs from Whole Foods. You get 2 filets for so few calories. I often grill mine up on the foreman with some fresh lemon juice and creole seasoning.

Good job finishing!! Will you try a second round, or what is your next goal? I am running Grandma's Marathon in 2 days!! Yeah!! My knee pain was just distal (lower) to the knee cap. I also used to get a really sore lower back and shoulders during my long runs. Not anymore. :happy: The strength training has been great for…

Sounds good! I'm going to try this with unsweetened almond milk.

Sounds yummy!

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I like to grill mine, or roast it with some summer squash. It's also good to use as a "boat". Check out skinnytaste.com. She has a recipe or two for zucchini boats. I also like to spiralize mine and make a peanut sauce and toss with red pepper and onion.

Could the step of boiling the potato be skipped and just roast the potato longer?

A good quality, sharp chef's knife Vitamix George Foreman Grill Fun thread!

Thanks!! I've been waiting to see if anyone responded before I made the plunge. I have been eating sooo many egg whites!!

I appreciate the support. I am feeling a little better today. One statement that really helped, was "there's not right or wrong way to deal". I felt silly for being emotional and upset, like I had to hide it, and that was making it worse. His box of belongings came today. I haven't opened it yet. Anything I should prepare…

Thank you for all of your wonderful replies. I will check into those websites as well as some support groups in my area. Not having grown up around anyone who served, I have no idea how to deal with this or where to start looking. I appreciate your kindness!