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I do this when I want a sweet breakfast, but it would be good for dessert, too: - frozen flax or high protein waffle, toasted - top with .5 C low fat ricotta, optionally sweetened with a little truvia - top that with: three or four strawberries, sliced The ricotta is a good protein boost, so it's filling without being…

OP, I'm curious what you decided. If you decided to ride, and don't mind sharing, come back and tell us about it. Did you get a bike?

Pancake: 1 egg, 2 T oat ran, 2 T Greek yogurt or ricotta, 1/2 scoop vanilla whey protein powder. I eat this with a few blueberries and lite syrup, and a slice or two of thin ham Custard: 1 egg, 1/4 C skim milk, 1 packet trivia, drop of vanilla. Bake in water pan for 30min . This makes a flan-like custard if you like that…

That sounds like a really active day. If you want some data on it, I'd recommend getting a pedometer, like a Fitbit or similar. Seeing the steps pile up would be a great motivator, I would think. To put it into context: some people recommend 10,000 steps a day for fitness. A typical Amish woman gets in about 14,000 steps a…

If it were me, I'd be worried about 3 things: 1) I wouldn't be getting enough protein to stave off hunger, 2) the meals may be too carb heavy, and 3) there might not be enough veggies. So I'd try to just address those things within the context of the joint meals. So I'd pack: 1) tortillas and/or pita to have better choices…

I've been up and down the same 15 lbs for the last year, so I'm hoping to get moving in one direction SW: 315 CW: 271 GW: `265 Weigh in Dates: Start of Month (7/01 Tue): 271 7/05 Sat: 7/12 Sat: 7/19 Sat: 7/26 Sat: End of Month (7/31 Thur): Total weight lost:

I'm working my way to being able to walk without back pain, so I'm doing a lot of my exercise at home, too. Here's what I do: At home: - I got one of these for leg and arm exercising. It looks like it couldn't do much, but it's great! (There are all sorts of other brands too)…

You might also look at hybrid bikes: they have wider tires and a more upright seating angle than road bikes and are designed for commuting. Mountain bikes have special suspension to tackle the roughness and ups and downs of actual mountain riding. Nothing wrong with that, but it adds to the cost of the bike and may be more…

There's no real danger of you breaking the bike, but I would have the bike tuned up professionally at a bike shop, to make sure it starts out with tires inflated right, height right for you, etc. I'd also start with shorter neighborhood rides to build up strength, endurance and comfort (bike seats can require a little…

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How you do it depends in part on your altitude. Water boils at lower temperature as the air pressure decreases with altitude, so you need to boil things longer in high altitude than at sea level, for example.

I have the One and really like it. I don't like wearing things on my wrist, so the One works well for me - I wear it in my bra. I always have my smartphone in my pocket, so I can regularly check my progress. I'm doing the State of Slim diet, so I like being able to regularly see if I'm getting enough steps in and push…

I feel satisfied (not stuffed, but full, not feeling hungry, craving, etc) on 1200 calories provided I balance my protein and carbs to each be about 90-110 grams, fat about 40 grams.

I can't speak to your main question of whether it's possible to lose 2lb/wk, but I have a suggestion on being satisfied at 1200cal/week: check your balance between protein, carbs and fat. I don't notice much difference one way or the other with fat, but if I keep my protein in the 90-110 grams per day and my carbs in the…

1. Not all calories are equal. 2. Just because you've been doing it right for a year and have lost a hundred pounds doesn't mean you've "changed your lifestyle". The old ways can still come out and take over in a heartbeat

I do the "make a lot and freeze" thing all the time. For paleo, my easy way to figure portion number without all the weighing: The meat is the point and I consider 3oz to be one serving, so I divide the weight of the meat package by 3, and that's my number of servings for the whole recipe. So, if, for example, I use a…

One of my favorite quick breakfasts: - 1/3 C ricotta mixed with a little sweetener (I use a half packet of trivia - put that on top a toasted flax waffle - top the whole thing with strawberries It's great when you're in the mood for a sweet breakfast, that still has good protein.

Terrific inspiration.

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Entertaining after a work day is tiring, so I'm giving you some easy suggestions; 1. Crockpot chili 2. Crockpot BBQ brisket 3. Taco bar: have a bunch of e usual stuffings and let people build their own. Chicken, beans, lettuce, cheese salsa, guac. Etc 4. Build your own kebabs. Grill the kebabs with corn. If your guests are…

Cauliflower fritters: steam cauliflower, chop, blend and mx with an egg, some cottage cheese, some onion, a tablespoon or two f bread crumbs. Chill, then form into patties. Spray oil and het in a non- stick pan. Fry on both sides. This tastes decadent but s actually quite healthy.

I'm in my 50s and very out of shape. A few years ago, I lost 100 lbs in one year with diet(tracking with Fitday.com) and Curves 3 times a week as my only workout. I used their "smart" system, which kind of forces you to work at the top of your exertion ability. I did find it kind of boring after that, and fell off with my…

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I make big batches of things when I have time on a weekend, then freeze as single servings. My two favorites are turkey chili and salmon croquettes. I buy already cut celery and carrots, so just grab one frozen thing, a few of the veggies and an apple and go. I also purposely make too much of dinner most of the time and…

1. Flax waffle (toasted), topped with a1/3 C low fat ricotta cheese (sweetened with a bit of stevia) topped with strawberries. If you want more protein, add a slice of lean ham that you heat up un the microwave. If you want fewer carbs, skip the waffle. 2. Ahead of time, bake up a batch of the muffin recipe you find on the…

Two cheap and easy suggestions (good for when it's too hot to turn on the oven: 1) steaming: get a small vegetable steamer, they only cost a few dollars. Put veggies in the steamer, steamer in a stove top pan, an inch of water in the bottom of the pan and clse. Set heat at a low boil for a few minutes ( test for your…