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Epsom salt baths - will be so soothing on your tired sore muscles. Oh and - Congrats!!! Marathons next! :)

As others have said, it's simple - not easy. A lot of it goes back to all the woo that we were told. Low fat - have to eat low fat to lose weight. Have to deprive yourself of "junk/bad" food and only eat "healthy" food. Because junk food is what makes you fat. I see facebook ads all the time saying to drink this tea,…

skinny cow desserts maybe? They average around 150 cal depending what you get. It seems pretty decadent when it's really not so bad.

I try to. We went to London last year, I had every intention of running every morning, but my body could not adjust to the time change. I felt hungover every single morning. Was awful. Actually, now that I think of it, every vacation I've attempted to workout it hasn't worked. We went to Dominican Republic a few years…

Been there done that! The good thing is, you already know what to do since you've done it before. Maybe just make some tweaks so it sticks this time. It might be good to keep a food journal. Whenever you eat, how did you feel before you ate or something to that affect. If there's a pattern, you may be able to pick it out.…

I need the structure. The times I've stopped logging is when I've gained weight back. It's not that I don't know what a healthy amount of food is, it's just easier to have that extra slice of pizza or extra helping of dinner if you don't log it. I tend to eat the same things for lunch and same rotation of dinners anyways -…

That's a tough one. People are being generous and don't entirely understand why you're saying no. If you're close enough with your friends that you hang out with them 2-4 times a week, I would just be honest with them. And if they won't get it, take the first bite when offered, but say no to others. Another solution is to…

Assuming you're eating enough... Busy yourself. Go do a task immediately after you eat. Odds are you're brain will forget about trying to trick you.

I was not born in the 70's but thought this was an interesting anecdote: My Grandma Ruby was poor growing up. Later in life, she always looked the same in every picture as in same weight (not heavy, but not skinny). She specifically wouldn't eat baked potatoes "because they weren't poor" and a few other things - but I…

Same - motivation is a tease. Create a routine - what works for you. But try to remain flexible. I made the mistake of not being flexible and was completely derailed by a trip. Fake it until you make it, eventually it'll be a habit and before you know it - a month will have passed.

No - it was "gifted" to me. But I imagine 1 slice is extremely small. I won't go find it at Whole Foods, because I will have to buy it. Then when I buy it, I will have to eat alllllll of it.

I made apple pie the other night. That was pretty solid. Also, has anyone had the flour-less chocolate cake from Whole Foods? It's seriously the most amazing thing I've ever put in my mouth.

people keep saying that to me. I'm going to take it as a compliment and run with it. :D

Congrats on your weight loss!! That's amazing!! I'm a creature of habit - there's been times where I couldn't conform to my schedule and I let it derail me. Enter weight gain. You'll find your happy medium. You obviously know what you're doing, trust the process, and trust what you've learned thus far. Give yourself a…

On my way to the gym this morning, I passed a woman carrying a box of dunkin donuts, I thought about pushing her in a snow drift and stealing them..

I'm intrigued by it. Does it just make you think your teeth or whiter? I wonder how it tastes too. Bet it's stuck between your teeth. You sneeze and a bunch of black stuff comes out - like a night after the club from your nose.

I think it has to be in the twisty part, to get the full affect of towel drying... no? I have long hair. I've seen men do the twisty towel - why?

I like weighing everyday as well, it's pretty much meaningless on a day to day but the numbers eventually tell you your trend. As for measurements, once a week.

First off - stop being mad at yourself. It's not productive or helpful. You are where you are now. All you can do is be positive and go for the ride. You'll have good days and bad days but remember - you already did this once, there is absolutely no reason you can't do it again. I gained a little back from being happy as…

take it 1 pound at a time. Before you know it, you'll be at 10 and so on. When you start noticing the changes, it'll be so much more encouraging!

Cute meme - my dachshund does that too. First, this would be relevant if I was ever, actually mad. Second, I'm glad to have entertained you for some of today. Third, I'll make sure I'm more literal on my posting moving forward. I guess I assumed the "mad" in parenthesis allowed people to pick up my tone as -ridiculous…

I see. I'm glad you can deduce tone and intent through some words on the internet. There's every possibility I was just responding to a comment I thought was ridiculous? But you're probably right, I'm most likely offended. lol

I may have misunderstood who you're directing the "not being offended" comment at. I don't see where I'm offended? Speaking on my own experiences that differ from someone else, doesn't automatically make you offended...

I'm not mad that someone else is having a different experience, I'm "mad" someone is saying that I think I'm too good for everyone because I don't want to share their experience. Why not just do you? When did that go out of style. My shoes don't come untied on the treadmill. And if it does I'm aware. I'm glad you assume…

Kept it, just ate smaller portions of it. If you can't have it in the house - try donating it or giving it away to friends/family. Maybe try portioning it out in serving sizes, so there's no question about how much you're eating.

Because your muscles are warmed up. Try walking backwards (be careful), and try using the the towel resistance to help, and as someone else suggested toe ups/foam roller.

Your calves being tight is likely the culprit - putting too much stress on your shin muscles. Get those to loosen up a little before you start to walk. Definitely, ice. If it feels like they aren't improving - you may need to rest them and strengthen them with exercises. ETA: reiterating, do not stretch cold muscles, you…

Walking backwards might help as well, your shin splints could also be due to a muscle imbalance. Take a towel and wrap it around your foot holding it in each hand, with resistance move your foot back and force. Also, buy some paper cups, freeze them and "ice" massage your shin where it's sore. That will help cut back on…

A "friend" that I know, was convinced to skip the gym before entering and go stuff my, I mean, "their" face with burgers and beer. Nothing says fitness than eating burgers and fries and throwing back pints while still in your workout gear.

Cinnamon Life cereal... mmmm Taking a break from cooking. haha.