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I'm haven't tried it yet, but yesterday I found a recipe for chicken and zoodle soup. Instead of noodles, it calls for spiralized zucchini. Chicken noodle soup screams comfort food to me.

I'm personally not a fan of them. Many brands have some strange ingredients added to them, or sugar alcohols (which upset my stomach). You might consider searching some blogs for homemade lara bars. Tons of great recipes. Otherwise, how about some good old fashion real food like cottage cheese, hard boiled eggs, a few…

I am always looking through cookbooks and blogs for recipes. I like to find new ways to cook the same old piece of chicken (or whatever). Really, food is so versatile. It doesn't have to take a ton of ingredients. A few key spices can be sufficient. Try combining different flavors. For example I just found a recipe for…

Commenting so I can check this out when I get home! Thanks for sharing! <3 spotify!

Great idea! I'm thinking portabella caps w/ the crab stuffing! Thanks for sharing!

A few websites I recommend are Civilized Caveman Cooking, Paleomg, and Nom Nom Paleo.

@mostlywater - that is one mad list of smoothie recipes!! Thanks for sharing. Here's my recent go to: 1 cup frozen cherries 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/2 banana water, between 1/2 and 1 cup depending on desired thickness kale or spinach (optional)

Fun question! 1. Egg whites/hard boiled eggs 2. Tropical green smoothie 3. Baby carrots 4. Almond butter 5. Vega energizer and recovery accelerator

Like the chicken or the egg question, which came first! :wink: This is something I battled for a LONG time. I've made a few changes that have helped me. I think of it as my running sandwich. I load my heavier carb meals before and after my runs. I run late afternoon so lunch is my opportunity to fuel up on carbs for a…

I would be interested to see what you are eating for 24 hours prior to your runs. Also, what time of day are you running? I had the issue for quite some time. Part of it is the body adjusting to the jostling of the stomach contents. It does get better! For me I found certain things/foods triggered it, specifically…

One of my favorites - also a great post workout recovery option: 1 serving. Ingredients 2/3 cup coconut water (or water) 2/3 cup tart cherry juice (from montmorency cherries – Eden makes a good one) 1 ripe banana 1 Tbsp hemp hearts ½ scoop of high quality plain or vanilla protein powder (such as Vega Sport Protein powder)…

This shake is one of my favorites: 1 serving. Ingredients 2/3 cup coconut water (or water) 2/3 cup tart cherry juice (from montmorency cherries – Eden makes a good one) 1 ripe banana 1 Tbsp hemp hearts ½ scoop of high quality plain or vanilla protein powder (such as Vega Sport Protein powder) 1/3 cup frozen blueberries,…

I use chia seeds in my smoothies or when I'm baking. The chia seeds will gel up when mixed with water and can be used as an egg replacement. Chia seed pudding is good too! I also like to mix them into my oatmeal or protein pancakes. I've also heard of people adding them to their yogurt.

I don't mind eating cold leftovers for lunch. I like to make stuff in the crockpot or one pot meals and bring them for lunch. Sweet potato hash w/ 2 hardboiled eggs is one of my favorites. I make a chicken, sweet potato and brussel spout bake that is good, too. Crackers w/ cucumber and flaked tuna w/ a piece of fruit and…

Great job!!! Amazing success!

Your hubby is a smart and RIGHT man! You look wonderful! The happiness in your facial expression and the way you are carrying your body says it all! Congrats!

Great success! I think it's actually fun to learn what foods your body responds postively and negatively to. A little self-experiment if you will. Great job!

Many, including myself in the past, struggle with gaining a few pounds while marathon training. In addition to the food challenges, I've seen a lot of folks stop their cross training in the gym and just focus on running. Lean muscle often gets put second to building the cardio. That's a whole other topic though right?! :)…

When I was training for my first few marathons, it was always Monday, the day after my long run. Now, I am not really concerned about where it fits in with all of the other workouts. I schedule it based soley on the social aspect :) I like my Friday night date nights and I'm too lazy to get up early Friday mornings. So…

This is great! Mile 9 - totally me!

Eating schedule doesn't necessarily matter in terms of weight loss, but it does in terms of fueling grueling workouts. I'm pretty active and eat an average of 2000 calories a day. The bulk of my calories are mid day to fuel my evening workouts. Part of it is just experimenting and figuring out what works for you - based on…

Here are some ideas: 1/3 cup dry rolled oats: 20g 1 slice Ezekiel bread: 15g 1 medium banana: 25g ½ a medium cantaloupe: 25g 1 cup fresh grapes: 15g 2 medjool dates: 35g 1 cup tart cherry juice: 35g 1 banana oat muffin (1/12 recipe): 25g 1 slice banana bread (1/12 recipe): 35g 1 power cookie (1/12 recipe): 20g 1 granola…

Welcome back! Reaching out for support is a great step!! As for the binging, I haven't looked at your diary and hardly know anything about your eating habits, but I'm guessing you're over-restricting - not eating enough calories. My other thought is perhaps you aren't getting enough of a particular macro nutrient. To…

It's a Good Life - Kongos. Makes me smile every time I hear it.

In the past I've used **** Beardsley's intermediate plan. If you google it, or the Grandma's marathon training plan you should be able to download it for free. Currently I'm using the Jack Daniels running formula. There is a book with all of the info on his plans.

I've had the chance to test out the Amphipod and must say - how did I ever live without it! It fits my hand like a glove and I didn't feel any shoulder/neck/back pain from carrying it!

It appears I'm the anomaly here, especially as far as fueling is concerned. Socks - I used to swear by Balega hidden comfort, but found they didn't keep their shape long and got stretched out. Now I wear thorlos. Garmin - yes yes yes. I love seeing the numbers. The more it can tell me the better. Now if only that would…

It's a good idea to try to simulate the race day in your training, so getting used to running in the morning will be good. You can do this with just one or two morning runs per week. Try having a small snack before heading out the door. Expect the runs to be slower or more difficult for a while. The body has to go through…

I aim for 30-45 grams of carbs per hour during my races (one gel approximately every 40 minutes). It's good to try to simulate what you plan to do in a race, during a few training runs. With that said, everyone's needs are different. My sister-in-law can run a full marathon on a few sips of water and one gel. Not me.…

Thanks for all of the feedback/suggestions. I landed on the Ampiphod because I like that it has a sleeve that goes between the hand and the bottle. Will see how it goes!