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I was actually a bit disappointed by the ending, because it felt like an unnaturally forced happy ending. Maybe it should have ended with Wanda dying. There were several things I liked about this book. First, the whole setting was quite amazing: I was fascinated right from the first page (usually it takes me awhile to "get…

I read three great books recently (all different genres): -"Cutting for Stone" by Abraham Verghese - is one of my favorites now -"Big little lies" by Liane Moriatry -"The Host" by Stephanie Meyer

Last time I tried to fast for a day I ended up with a really bad flare up. I never tried to do that again. I guess this works differently for different people. If you don't feel well while fasting, don't push it. What works best for me is very small meals every few hours. When I have flare-ups, I split my meals into tiny…

Thanks! I didn't know about the vegan cheese.

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll try them!

Meditation and yoga are very good. Also spending time outside, swimming, or just any kind of exercise are good. There is also a book called "The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook", that helped me a lot. It goes over many different techniques so you can find one that works for you. Getting enough sleep is very…

I had this happen to me when I started running post-pregnancy. Apparently my body was not used to running with all the extra weight, and I overdid it on my first or second workout. I had to take a few weeks off to let the knee heal, and then started building it up again, much more slowly. I started with very short running…

I believe that for sustained results one needs to build strength gradually, especially at the beginning! A common mistake to start working out like crazy for a week or two, then get burnt out and quit. You don't *have* to finish the 30 day shred in 30 days. In fact if you start it gradually and stick with it for 2 months,…

You may want to do a standard blood test to see if there is any kind of deficiency in your body. If you don't get enough vitamin D (sunshine), you can feel exhausted all the time. Taking vitamin D supplement or spending time outside can help. Being anemic or having thyroid problems can also make you feel tired. So finding…

What's an ab roller? Is that like a wheel or is it something else?

That's strange. My problem is with exercises where the head is not supported by hands. If I can support my head with hands I don't get the neck pain. I also don't know what's the right way to position the neck in such exercises. Jillian MIchaels for example says that the eyes should be on the ceiling and the chin should be…

Great, thanks!

Great, thanks! One week of rest doesn't sound so bad...

Thanks!

A very good roasted brussels sprouts recipe from allrecipes: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Roasted-Brussels-Sprouts/Detail.aspx I'm not a big fan of brussels sprouts, but really like them in this recipe. Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and yellow leaves removed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon…

When you travel, especially on an airplane, but also long trips in a car, your body retains more water. It is not uncommon to put on a few pounds of water weight due to travel. Give yourself a few days, and try checking your weight again.

I think it really depends on your personality. Do you prefer to work out alone or have people around you? Are you more likely to stick with it if you can workout at home or if you have paid a gym membership? In my opinion, having just a treadmill and some weights at home, you can get as good a workout as anywhere. There is…

A great book indeed. Was an eye opener for me.

There is a funny trick that the brain plays on us all, it's call ironic rebound in psychology. It kicks in when you try to avoid thinking about certain things (like food), or doing some things (like eat). Once you decide to do it, your brain keeps coming back to the thoughts of food again and again, and it's hard to…

I'm exactly like you. Probably have more days with a sore throat than without. I have talked to several Dr.'s about it many times, with no results. The only thing that helped me was when I found out I am allergic to dust mite. Reducing exposure to dust helped, but I still get colds very often. Having enough sleep and…

Great inspiring quotes, thanks!

Love this workout! It's really challenging, but also really fun. The challenge in some of the moves is what keeps me interested. You just can't get bored with it. It's not just the physical challenge, but also keeping balance, doing the move correctly. I really like it that she goes beyond the standard squats and lunges to…

I have a question for men (I'm a woman). A couple of times when I opened doors for men, I felt they were annoyed/surprised. Do you feel bad when a woman opens a door for you? Does it make you feel uncomfortable? (I'm not talking about holding the door, which is just being polite).

Wow! What an inspiring story! Great job and thanks for posting it!

Could be stress. If you made big changes in your lifestyle over a short period of time, especially increased your exercise by a lot, it can stress your body out. Migraines, stomach issues, being irritable, low energy all fit with stress response. Try to take things easy and make sure you get a lot of rest. Go easy with the…

I think it's "learn the correct posture" thing. There's a book called "8 steps to a pain-free back" that teaches the correct posture in everything you do, like how to sit, stand, walk, lie correctly. If you are worried about your posture, I'd try that.

I have one day a week when I don't log my food and don't exercise. I don't think of it as a cheat day, but as a "break" or "relax" day. It doesn't mean I eat like crazy - I don't want to undo the good work I do all week long. I still eat in moderation, but the control is not as strict as the rest of the week. I just find…

Same here. I'm having a hard time finding music to exercise to. For some reason I don't like most of the music I hear these days. Maybe I'm too old-fashioned. Here are some of my favorites: -Paint it black (Rolling Stones) -Living on a prayer (Bon Jovi) -Music from Rocky Horror Show (like "Time Warp") -Some Billy Joel…

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