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A sub-200 cal, low-protein breakfast isn't going to be filling...unless you consider "a tablespoon of sweet-cream butter" to count as breakfast. Like diannethegeek said, MFP sets protein absurdly low - don't worry about going over that. You really can't have too much, honestly, unless you eat nothing but steak all day erry…

This.

I haven't really checked; it's hard to know how much my pants have stretched since I bought them, and I wear pants until they fall off if I move too fast. Also, in the case of jeans especially, I buy from Old Navy a lot and they are notorious when it comes to vanity sizing. My Old Navy size 10s, which fit me exactly as…

Alestorm's cover of You Are A Pirate always makes me smile, and that's helped me break through the "wall" more than a couple of times. Also, Dragonforce. I don't care what I'm doing, when Through the Fire and Flames comes on, beast mode is engaged and it don't stop for the next seven minutes.

They have a lot of sugar. You're better off buying a nice blender and making your own healthy smoothies, where you can control the sugar content.

My bf is similar. He was in great shape in high school because he was in marching band, and he's having trouble accepting the fact that he's not nearly as fit as he used to be. He's gained probably 30 pounds from being sedentary and eating poorly in college, and it's been a long time since last he sprinted across a…

I couldn't say. I'm short. If you're all legs, and have a comparatively short torso, it might be a little more difficult just because of where your center of gravity is. In any case, the problems you're having probably come down to being a newbie at doing squats. Make sure your form is good and keep working at it, they get…

Mix it with yogurt. Regular yogurt will work just fine; Greek has some extra protein in it and is a lot thicker, but it will also work. Plain is OK; personally, I find it more enjoyable to use a flavored yogurt like vanilla or strawberry, just keep an eye on the sugar. Plain yogurt + muesli + a little bit of honey and…

I think the new BC might be the culprit at least partially; if you pay close attention to your body normally and literally just noticed this jiggling, it is probably water, yes. Unless you accidentally ate a few thousand calories over the weekend, it is not possible for it to be fat.

Regarding "if your hair and makeup is done, you're not really here to work:" it depends on what you then do at the gym once you get there. If you hop on an elliptical and proceed to go *juuuust* fast enough to keep the machine from shutting off, while flipping through an issue of Cosmo (or worse, talking loudly on your…

C25K stands for "Couch to 5k," it's a beginner's running training regimen. There are a few variations, but in essence it's a 2-3 month plan that has you working out 3 days a week, alternating running and walking and running a little more each week, until you can run at a comfortable pace for thirty minutes at a stretch,…

I made a list like this back when I started. I think I'm going to scrap that list and make a new list for the remainder of my journey, though, since I've revised my goal weight and I've been having some trouble staying on the wagon lately. According to the doctor's scale today, I'm 175 lbs. I'd love to assume that doesn't…

The best way to acquire the ability to do pushups is to do pushups, if that's what you're after. Keep doing knee pushups until you get stronger, or start with wall/incline pushups (where your hands are on a surface higher than your feet) and work your way down to the floor. If you've got stairs in your house, use those;…

If I haven't eaten for more than, oh, probably 3-4 hours before I work out, I'll eat something small. Otherwise, I typically eat afterward.

And September birthdays were probably conceived at a New Year's Eve party. ;P

Happens to me. I just deal with it. I dunno why it happens either.

Not in the gym. I've been known to yell, grunt, and otherwise make noise while running outside, though. Usually on hills.

What exercises do you do? Have you considered weightlifting? Don't fear the free weights; lifting is what will give you the body you want. Get your hands on a copy of the New Rules of Lifting for Women. Also, part of your problem may be anterior pelvic tilt; standing with your hips tipped forward (a posture common in…

Hi! I just did a race like this last Saturday (Color Me Rad). Here's what wisdom I can provide. 1: Wear eye protection. Cornstarch is really annoying when it gets in your eyes. They'll probably provide you with a cheap plastic pair of sunglasses; I wore these and went without my prescription glasses. I can see well enough…

Do you feel ill when you exercise without eating first? No? Then keep doing what you're doing. I haven't tried strength training without having eaten, but I know if I haven't eaten more recently than a few hours before doing my cardio, I start to feel sick and sometimes almost faint. It isn't fun. So I eat before working…

I just work my cravings into my calorie budget. When all you want is a chocolate chip cookie, some carrots or lowfat yogurt are just not going to cut it. So, I take a brisk walk around the block, or have a lighter lunch, and make room for the 70 calories in the Publix chocolate chip cookie.

Running, you say? Well hell, that's way cheaper than surgery! Brb, marathon.

This is actually the first Valentine's Day of my life where I am: 1. In a relationship 2. Able to spend the day with said SO. For various reasons, I've spent every previous Valentine's Day (read: Singles Awareness Day) of my entire life alone. This year is different and I don't know what to do about it. It's shaping up to…

Drink some water or black coffee/tea, and go for a short, brisk walk. Either you're just thirsty and the drink will sate you, or you're really hungry and you'll have earned a few more calories.

I'd go with the higher number. Better to overestimate than underestimate.

Treat yourself to a set of fake ones when you reach your goal. No, but really, that's about it. Breasts are pockets of fat, and you can't spot reduce, so losing fat will involve losing mass from the breasts, any way you slice it. If you started out with a lot to lose and had very large breasts to match, I'm sorry to be the…

16 plain almonds = 160 calories 2 tbsp regular cream cheese spread on half a whole-wheat bagel = 215 calories 1/2 avocado = 160 calories (Fun fact: avocados are poisonous to just about everything except humans. Revel in this fact, because they are delicious.) 2 tbsp peanut butter = 190 calories 8 oz whole milk = 147…

http://www.cookstr.com/recipes/moroccan-roasted-vegetable-stew Moroccan vegetable stew! You can add meat to this if you want, but it's quite good as-is. I'd suggest shredded beef or chicken, spiced with cumin and maybe some paprika. Makes 6 servings; serve over quinoa and it works out to 431 calories per serving. 209…

I finished my first 5k in 35 minutes on Saturday!

It's water weight. That happens when you start a new exercise regimen. Hydrate like a beast and keep at it, don't touch the scale for a few weeks and you'll see the number go back down again.