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I have done the 21dsd multiple times and think it is a great reset for your taste buds (which is why fruit and starches of any kind are not allowed for the 21 days). By the end of my first round, I was no longer hypoglycemic and I did not crave sugar -- and I didn't like sweet things the way I had before. I no longer…

Sweat is a waste product. When you sweat, you're releasing stuff your body doesn't want, stuff that you may be sensitive to. I often break out in hives (mainly on my thighs) when I do anything that makes me sweat, part of my hyper-sensitive nature. The more I have been to narrow down my allergies and sensitivities, the…

My abs aren't where I want them to be, but after four babies they are doing pretty well and I'm not giving up! My inspiration is Lora Colson: [img]http://www.loracolson.com/Z frontx450.JPG[/img]

When I run a race, I don't eat before. I have a cup of coffee with non-dairy milk and then I run. If it is more than 10 miles, I will take some chia fresca with me, but I don't do snacks during the race either. I find that I operate better on a mostly empty stomach. After, I eat a banana and then, about an hour later, I…

I picked up a Spibelt at the expo before my last half marathon. It has been great. http://www.spibelt.com/ It stretches a lot, so I can carry just keys and ID, or I can stuff my mp3 player, phone, goo, etc in there if I really want to.

I'm 4'9" -- does that make me the shortest shortie on here? :-D I'm 36 and I have four kids. I joined MFP about a year ago at 115. CW is 105. GW is 94-96 -- basically where I was after baby #2. I let my dietary habits get out of control when I was preggers with #3 and #4 and my high weight (post-partum) was about 130. I'm…

Cut the alcohol -- that helped me break my plateau by 5lbs right away. Make your next drink the one you have at your reception! Think of it as a reward! Cut the grains -- they might be making you bloated. Try to stick to brown rice and quinoa if you want grains. I even find potatoes less offending then wheat as long as…

Count me out after all. Was diagnosed with a stress injury and put on crutches today :-((((((

Count me in for 50! Are we looking at weekly mileage so far, or starting on Nov 1? If so, 5 miles so far today, but 17.97 for the week :-D

Amazing!! And your story is so beautiful. I totally understand how children can motivate us to be our best selves. You are a wonderful mother! :-D

Journal! Write about anything, how you're feeling, what you did yesterday, goals, dreams, plans. Write short stories. Write old-fashioned letters to loved ones. Alternatively, keep your brain busy: sudoku, word search, or crosswords!

The thing that stood out to me was your exhaustion level. You sound really stressed out, and that will raise cortisol levels which will cause you to hang on to the last of the stubborn fat. I would know; that's where I'm at, too. Funny thing, when I went on vacation over the summer for two weeks, I didn't work out and I…

I like celery with hummus -- it is salty and gives me that crispy crunch that I love about tortilla and potato chips. I also love stovetop homemade popcorn with baked kale, taco seasoning, salt and nutritional yeast sprinkled on top! Tastes a little like Doritos ;-)

It depends on so much -- your goal weight, height, age, daily activity, etc. I am only 4'9" tall, and I average around 1000 calories a day. MFP says 1200. Fat2FitRadio.com says 1400. Katch-McArdle says 1600. Honestly, if I eat a lot of fresh, whole fruits and vegetables, it is easy to stay full and not get to 1000…

Here are my tips: - Read "Born to Run." It is a fun read and very inspirational! Give barefoot running in the grass a try. It is like being a kid again. - If you're just starting out, practice knee highs (like running in place, but you lift your knees in front of you and slap them with the palms of your hands -- get those…

I often run in the street if the sidewalk is in horrible shape. I have accidentally tripped on broken sidewalk concrete and faceplanted on said broken concrete too many times. I've got scars on my chin and hands and knees. Luckily, I have never broken a tooth! Anyway, I know it is annoying to see a runner in the street if…

Way to go! I am 4'9" and I struggled with the Eat More thing when I joined MFP. Right now, I am losing slowly by eating 800-1200 calories a day. Like you, I feel the most important thing is that I DON'T EAT WHEN I AM NOT HUNGRY. I have struggled my whole life with binge eating and eating to the point of pain. I am learning…

When I first started years ago, I could jog for maybe 30 seconds. I felt like I weighed ten million pounds. My legs and feet felt like lead weights! But I had a little circle that I ran around the neighborhood, and every day, I just tried to run a little bit more than the day before. It took a whole year before I could jog…

You did it!!! You are a ROCK STAR!!!! WOOT!!!!!

Oh, I love working out angry. It really helps me work the angry OUT. In fact, when I'm angry, and I can't seem to let it go, I strap on my shoes and go for what I call a "F*** YOU" run. Sometimes, the only thing going in my head are the words "f*** you." It is a great rhythm to run to. Had one this morning, as a matter of…

My favorite books of all time: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver Bless Me, Ultima by Rodolfo Anaya The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri If you liked any of those and have others to recommend, I'm dying for a new good book. My 13yo son has me reading a bunch of post-apocalyptic YA…

I have mad respect for Kelly Ripa's body, but we don't at all have the same body type. I am way curvier in the hips, and I have much shorter legs. We both have flat chests, tho, so there's that! LOL ;-P

bump This answers the question I posted yesterday -- it has calories at 300 cals less per day than the Katch-McArdle calculations, which weren't working for me! This will be tough, but I am going to give it a try!

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(((((((((((((phatphd))))))))))))))) Thanks!

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Oh, and FWIW, I've had my bloodwork done and everything tested perfect. No thyroid conditions or anything. So I can rule that out.

I'll be going out with friends tonight, and I'm also a little nervous about the part where I have to awkwardly refuse food, especially because this is a group that I have always previously eaten out with and we all love to spoil ourselves on nights out! But the place they picked tonight doesn't have a single thing on the…

I have four kids, and we all have different allergies/sensitivities. I'm also the cook in the family. I would go completely insane if I had to try to manage different foods/meals for everyone, so when one person is diagnosed with an allergy or sensitivity, the whole family does without. It may sound cruel, but they'll…

You're coming here in September? Well, welcome to hell. Don't forget your sunscreen, white clothing, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and water bottle. Let's hope you aren't visiting a dry county. Don't let the fire ants lead you out to pasture. Don't bother booking a hotel with an outdoor swimming pool; the water will be…