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Pretty much any traditional grocery store should have them: so in your case that means Albertsons, Kroger, and Whole Foods. They are just coming into season and are quite plentiful at this time of year.

You are going to get a lot of different answers, but I want to ask what distance race are you actually running? If my race is only a 5k or 10k, I don't eat any differently than I normally would for pre-race dinner or breakfast. That's just another morning of exercise to me. And I completely agree with the prior poster that…

Save your $$ and just eat fruits/veggies for a few days. That will do the trick.

The log/tube form is the pre-made type. You can also just buy plain old corn grits. There are some minor differences, but they are basically the same thing. Shrimp and spinach grits/polenta are a staple in our house!! I buy Bob's Red Mill brand and it's usually near the baking stuff or cereal aisle. Or if it's an Italian…

Guess I wasn't very clear on my first post...I was probably already getting about the same amount of "fluid" from tea AND water, but when I changed to all water, no more problems. Besides, getting more "fluid" into your body with food can be difficult if you are trying to lose weight. More calories are often not a good…

While it counts, IMO nothing does the trick like water. Especially if you exercise and sweat a lot. My eyes were opened when I found out I was slightly dehydrated on a trip to the doctor's office. At the time I was training for my first half marathon, in the winter (cold dry air/windy), and relying on brewed/unsweetened…

That must be a southern thing b/c I did that as a kid. And I also used to love fritos on PBJ sandwiches, but must not be that odd if lots of other people do it.

I use hummus instead of mayo in tuna salad. YUMMY! And sour cream and banana in oatmeal.

That's pretty cool. I know the old smash the clove with a knife trick, which works great, but a whole head that quick is amazing!!

My favorite as well. A friend of mine bought some right from a farm in NC a few weeks ago and the farmer told her they were in short supply this year. Which probably explains why prices are a bit higher than last year...at least they are in my area. Anyway, enjoy them while you can!!

It's a bit less than wine I think, so somewhere around 20 cals per oz. Since Champagne glasses tend to be a little smaller, probably about 75-90 per glass.

Leave it...or just do something easy if you must, like take a walk.

This. Most people run around slightly dehydrated and don't even know it. And if you exercise a lot/sweat a lot, it's even more important!!

Everyone has to start somewhere, and I was simply trying to make the point for eating a nutritionally dense diet. The food groups were not in any particular order. I don't eat a lot of grains either, but some people do fine with them. I did say low fat, not "no" fat, so I completely understand that it has a place in our…

I'm kind of surprised that no one has asked how you are calculating your additional calorie burn. If your target is 1400 and you are eating 1300, that's not so bad. But according to your journal, you are adding exercise and activity on top of that to give you an even bigger gap. Are you using an HRM? I know that I have…

There is a # associated with the voucher. That's how merchants mark them as used. It's quite possible that it was just a data entry error, but Living Social should be able to help you sort it out.

Agreed on all points. You don't want to do ANYTHING new on race day. That includes wearing any sort of new clothing too!! So start figuring out how you will eat and what you will wear now. Hydration and nutrition begin several days before the race. So make sure you are drinking plenty of water and eating right several days…

I completely agree that it is different for everyone. But I do think there is a universal disconnect on serving sizes for a lot of people. USDA serving recommendations do not necessarily equate to nutritional label serving sizes. I will note that I don't necessarily agree with the pyramid in terms of total # of servings (I…

This!!

You are welcome. And most of the recipes I posted freeze really well too. So you bake once, and you are set for a week or two, depending on the batch size you make.

Instant oatmeal is better than a lot of other options. But you can still do better. The problem I have with it is often the ingredient list: but I am someone that tries to avoid processed foods as much as possible. Here is an example. WHOLE GRAIN ROLLED OATS, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, GUAR GUM, OAT…

IMO that is still expensive.

This. I make my own protein shakes with protein powder from from Whole Foods.

Made this last night...turned out pretty good. I missed the step about sprinkling on powdered sugar at the end. But it's still pretty good and I like the fact that it doesn't have a lot of added sugar. I also used lite coconut milk to make it (since that's what I had on hand) and it turned out nice and rich. Baked Banana…

Forgot I had this one in my "recipe box" too: Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal ■1 cup old fashioned oats, not quick cook ■1 Tbs whole flax seeds, optional ■2 1/2 Tbs brown sugar, packed ■1/2 tsp cinnamon ■1/4 tsp allspice ■1/8 tsp nutmeg ■1/2 tsp lemon zest ■1/4 tsp salt ■1/2 tsp vanilla ■2 tsp butter, softened ■3/4 cup pumpkin puree…

Usually I just eat mine with a bit of fruit, greek yogurt and drizzle of honey. Banana and sour cream w/honey drizzle make for an interesting combo too. You can look for "baked" oatmeal recipes like this one. Much better for you than instant. And most of them freeze really well too... Belly-Stuffing Peanut Butter Oatmeal…

My fastest official race time is a 5k at just over a 9 min pace. If you want to get faster, you have to work at it. Speed intervals are the way to go. Usually you do half mile repeats at a pace that is faster than your race pace, with a comfortable jog inbetween to allow for recovery. But you can alter the length of the…

Sprint triathlon was awesome. Swim was brutal, run was good, and the bike ride was aweseome. Won't be updating my mileage until next week though...left my log @ home and I'm still at the beach until Sunday. Have a great week!

And one more...then I have to hit the gym. Pumpkin Risotto A vegetarian and vegan twist on classic Italian risotto - pumpkin! Why not? Pumpkin adds a sweet and unique flavor perfect for fall, as a vegetarian Thanksgiving entree, or anytime. This Italian risotto recipe is both vegetarian and vegan. 1 onion. diced 1 tbsp…

Clearly I cook with pumpkin a lot...my husband gets sick of it in the fall and winter :-) I make this with cranberries instead of raisins and it works well as a loaf too. Addictive Pumpkin Muffins - yields 12 Ingredients 1/2 cup raisins 1-1/2 cups and 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1-1/3 cups white sugar 1/2 teaspoon…