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Try this book: http://www.amazon.com/The-China-Study-Comprehensive-Implications/dp/1932100660/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335889772&sr=1-1 My clinical nutrition professor in college loved this book and makes his classes read it every semester. Interesting stuff and will help you with the vegetarian angle.

I'm trying to lose 7 lbs to hit my memorial day goal of 165 lbs! 164 is my lightest weight in my adult life, so I'm really excited that I'm getting close to getting back down to where I was last year before everything went to hell. :D I also really want to work on my butt and thighs, so I'm going to do the Butt Bible…

Challenge Stats: 3/26/12: 183 4/1/12: 179.6 4/9/12: 178 4/16/12: 177 4/23/12: 173.8 5/1/12: 172 Memorial Day Goal 165 Ultimate Goal 155 and toned :) And for those of you getting discouraged by not getting large numbers? Small numbers can mean a HUGE difference, if you're working out. Between April 1 and May 1 I lost about…

Yay!!! I can't believe how much of a difference I made in a month!! :D

Fish Oil and a Multivitamin! Don't forget the fish oil! Seriously, if you've read some of the studies on it that have come out over the last TWENTY years, everyone should be taking it every day. If you're not sure what to go for ask about GNC about the VitaPacks. It takes some of the work out of it for you, but also some…

You probably can do it if you have that much weight to lose. People will tell you it's not healthy, but they're also the people that are here to lose 15 lbs. :/ When I started out the very first day on this long long journey I was at 230 and guess what? I was FAT. And when you have enough weight to lose it can come off in…

Absolutely! A 5k is 3.2 miles and an 8k is almost 5 miles on the dot, so you're adding less than 2 miles in 4 months, and if you kept the pace you have NOW you'd be able to complete it in time! You can absolutely do that! Just try to add in some sprints or speed work when you do your runs, and if you stick with it in no…

A lunchable haha. I'm a little kid, but it really helps me when I want "junk food" and it's 390 calories. I get my juicebox to make me feel like a 5 year old, I get a piece of candy (mmm pb cup!) and I get the carbs I'm so desperately craving from the crackers. It's not completely unhealthy, so I go with it and it helps me…

You guys are doing so freaking great!!! I'm so proud, and you guys totally motivate me!! Keep up all the fantastic work!

I'm 5'8'' and the lowest I've ever gotten was 164. My goal is to get down to about 165 again but with more muscle mass than last time. I want to be STRONG which at 5'8'' means I'm going to weigh more than some people will think is a good goal. I'm at like 173 now. I 'd like to drop about 15 more lbs and build up some lean…

What a lot of people will not understand or won't take the time to try to learn, is that Phentermine is a prescription medication. It is something that you and your doctor discuss and decide upon together, and you are under the supervision of a doctor while you are taking it. If you and your doctor decided that this is the…

I'm eating a packet of wholly guacamole as I write this lol! I love it. I spread it on chips if I have the calorie wiggle room or like tonight I'm eating it as a post-workout snack so I'm eating it out of the package with a spoon haha.

4 miles!

When I break in new combat boots I put moleskin inside the backs to help avoid getting as many blisters. Idk how this would work with docs, but new combat boots break in better when you get them wet and then wear them. Like walking in the rain and puddles...

Beginning of Challenge Weight: 183 Last Week: 177 This week: 173.8 MD Goal; 165 (about 9 lbs left, idk If I'll make it, but I'm sure going to try!) Loss of 3.2 lbs!! I had a great week! My physical fitness test for the military was over and I was finally able to work out like I like to, get more hard runs and some lifting…

No one EVER thinks I weigh as much as I do, no matter what my weight is, which I suppose is a really good thing but it can be frustrating sometimes haha. Last October my BF at the time thought I weighed 125. Bless his heart, he and I are still friends and I am never telling him how much I weigh! haha. The phentermine? No,…

Ran 2.5 miles last night without stopping once, even for traffic haha (I ran on the corner). I was so proud!

Thanks guys! I know I still have a lot of work ahead of me to get to where I want to be, but I am really proud of how far I've come so far!

I agree. Victorias Secret is great. Or try Venus.com I try to stick with underwire tops or very supportive halters and such, it makes me more comfortable not worrying about "the girls." haha.

I went through a VERY similar experience in January, and for supplements I would suggest SAM-e and a women's active multivitamin. The reason I say SAM-e is because it is supposed to be very good for mood and depression. It is sort of expensive, but it works and is highly recommended by nutritionists as an alternative to…

Beginning of Challenge Weight: 183 Last Week: 178 This week: 177 1 lb lost this week. I was hoping for more, but I also lost 1% body fat this week according to the Navy, so I'll take it!! Idk if I'll make my goal of 165 for MD, but I'm gonna work my butt off and see how close I can get!

Since I'm in the military and so is my doctor, he receives no financial incentive from drug companies or the like. AND he has to abide by a much stricter set of rules than civilian doctors since many things that are allowed for civilians are not allowed for military members. Just because you don't trust YOUR doctor doesn't…

Gale is the guy you love passionately and want to tie to a bed haha. It's a crazy ride and it's risky. Peeta is the guy you settle for because he's comfortable and dependable after someone else breaks your heart. It's the easy, safe choice. TEAM GALE ALL THE WAY! To truly love is to risk getting really hurt, but it's worth…

What a lot of people will not understand or won't take the time to try to learn, is that Phentermine is a PRESCRIPTION medication. It is something that you and your doctor discuss and decide upon together, and you are under the supervision of a doctor while you are taking it. If you and your doctor decided that this is the…

Beginning of Challenge Weight: 183 Last Week: 179.6 This week: 178 Difference -1.6 lbs I was down even more Friday (to 176.8) but then Easter weekend...haha. But I'm happy with losing 1.6 lbs over a holiday weekend! Honestly I'm just happy I didn't gain any weight after the weekend of parties haha. Memorial Day Goal 165…

Thanks! I'm really looking forward to getting this stuff in my PO box in a few days, just wanted to make sure I wasn't getting my hopes up for no reason at all. My neck has really been bothering me again lately and I really hope it helps with that, but if not at least it will hopefully help with my knee. I have my fitness…

If you're a gym rat but you need some variety/inspiration/guidance I suggest this book: The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess I just started it and it's great. I've had so many people recommend it to me I lost count. It'll give you a lot of ideas/tips/exercises for the gym. In my…

...so don't read it. Everyone else was being quite respectful and giving honest opinions until you posted. And honestly if you said that fat rolls gross you out a lot of people here would agree. A lot of people use this site specifically for similar reasons or did you miss the part where this is a sight used primarily for…

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I'm in this crowd. It's a good way to get in a quick work out especially in the morning. If you're more towards the start of your fitness journey it will be a great work out for you, but if you've been working on strength and cardio for a while it may not be as challenging as you would like. I use it as a supplement to…