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I wouldn't eat enough, either, on a bland diet like that. How about Ensure? That's what I drink when flaring, and the simple sugars seem to do a good job at building energy & appetite. Mashed carrots are pretty innocuous & tasty for real food.

I prefer to run fasted in the mornings, but sometimes have to do an afternoon workout instead. No pre-workout food for me, and I only find that necessary when I run more than 2 hours. Your body has more than enough energy stored for that long. In the summer I bring electrolytes with me for runs longer than 1 hour. No idea…

Hm, I think I'd recommend the opposite but I don't like feeling deprived. Dairy was really nice in my transition to help me eat more "normal" foods. I think it makes more sense to go in steps for a lifestyle change than just drastically dropping everything. Stage 1: gluten-free Stage 2: low sugar, no gluten-free packaged…

Not a crossfitter, but I like cottage cheese & sweet potatoes after a workout. I roast a bunch of sweet potatoes once a week until carmelized - fantastic cold straight from the fridge. Just added cottage cheese this week & I feel like the protein is really doing wonders for my recovery. I eat them separately, not mixed,…

water's good, but the OP needs more FOOD! Fats & protein are your friend, especially if you're a vegetarian it's important to get those in your diet.

What I've read from primal parents is how important it is to let kids have variety to choose their own carb/protein/fat balance. They tend to need a lot more carbs than the average adult, so putting out a bowl of berries or melons or other fruit every meal is ideal. I don't think I'd eat 10 lbs of anything in a week,…

Another runner here :) Commonly sidelined by GI & respiratory issues, but when I'm healthy I adore running. 5K: 23 min (thrilled with this time) 5 mile: 44 min (forgot my inhaler....) 10 K: 1 hour (old time. need to run another!) 10 mile: 1 hour 27 min (my proudest personal best & my favorite distance) Half-marathon: 2…

A fitting is nice, but if you're going to work your way up slowly then it's not a terrible idea to start with a cheap pair of shoes before committing. I like Sketchers brand for a good (and cheap) neutral shoe.

If I was working out at 4 pm... dinner!

Here's a low-calorie yummy snack: http://pagingsupermom.com/2012/07/brown-paper-bag-popcorn/ But yes, I have those times too ;) Going for a run (or walk) or drinking a cup of hot tea can be a good alternative. But sometimes you just want to munch which is why having bulky low-calorie snacks available is good.

It's definitely healthier to eat fruit than candy. Maybe the calories won't differ enough to be important for your weight loss, but there's much more to being healthy than just weight loss. http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2014/03/31/study-eat-7-servings-of-fruit-veggies-daily/ I'd reach for fresh fruit instead of dried if…

I think the best way to help your mom right now is to research how to support her before/during/after the surgery. Can you find some good healthy smoothie recipes to share with her that fit the requirements post-surgery? What about care immediately after she gets done with surgery and is woozy/painful/stressed? Think about…

You're dressed like my mom would dress, lol. You can do better! Maybe you'd like some slim-fitting Bermuda shorts? Those are conservative yet show off the rockin' body you're building here. Like these: http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1647187/apt-9-denim-bermuda-shorts.jsp

I prefer working out fasted. For a long run (>1.5 hours), I'll eat a piece of toast with butter and some dates or similar. Nothing too fatty and I don't feel the need for protein prior to a run. Guess that'll change when I up my mileage for ultra-marathons ;)

APPLE BUTTER !!! You're brilliant. Love the stuff

No, I wouldn't do it. I love the workouts, personally. It's a focus on cardio but some nice strength training mixed in sometimes. But the downside is the warmup/cooldown is much abbreviated. With your history of injury, you need to be really careful with your workout routines. And jumping right into a cardio-intensive…

You seem young, so I will say that I DO think it's rude to show up with food that you're not prepared to share. Think of things that are cheap - like potatoes, tuna fish, salads, etc. And definitely chat with your friend! I'm sure she can understand. And cooking together is always fun :) But you should be able to figure…

sure! I'm a runner, trying to lose a few pounds and get fitter/stronger with healthier eating habits. I friended a few of you :) but feel free to add me!

It's not an all or nothing choice - you could start cycling in higher calorie days so your body realizes that you're not starving. But I'm not sure you're eating enough to fuel your body with that much exercise. IMO, 1200 is for a sedentary person. It could be time to up your calories to start learning how to live a…

Because depending on what the endometriosis is doing, she can cause a lot of damage to her body by ignoring the pain. She has been previously diagnosed with this condition, but it doesn't sound like a physician has addressed her current symptoms from it. Case in point: If the endo is causing a large ovarian cyst to form,…

Kidney failure?

There's also the idea in dieting of a cheat day. Friday: Stick to your caloric goal. Nurse on one drink, like a Miller's light. Saturday: Go nuts! Pina colada, etc. Sunday: Stick to your caloric goal. No drinking, it's Sunday! If you don't want to plan ahead, then pick filling low-calorie dishes. Like order a dinner-sized…

Have you considered getting a personal trainer? A great trainer will help you build muscle & design your diet to trade fat for muscle. Just losing weight doesn't make your body look nice - you need to build up muscle to fill it out for conventional "pretty." And you need calories to build muscle! IMO, you're wayyyyy…

It's free for a trial package. No quotes needed ;) Shakeology is better than the protein shakes that so many MFPers drink. Although it is prohibitively expensive past the trial. There's no reason to throw out a perfectly good package of Shakeology, which is what you are suggesting.

The trial is free for anyone doing a BeachBody workout ;) OP: Are you mixing it with milk of some kind? I find it really unappealing mixed with water.

5Ks aren't exactly fun. I mean, they're fun in a sort of masochistic way. But if my legs aren't burning and my lungs aren't gasping for air, then I'm not running fast enough! I just want a nice running photo, haha, everyone else looks halfway normal. I'd post my most current one here but then I'd ruin my semi-anonymity. I…

Roasted duck with satueed bok choy over a bit of rice. And some fish soup! Yuuuuuum

that's a perfect finisher's medal for you :) great job!! I remember my first half. Never so happy as to reach the finish - then collapsed under a tree at the finish with a pile of pizza slices .

Skratch labs makes the most natural electrolyte sports drink that I've found. Don't want HFCS or any of those nasty artificial sweeteners. And I can't stomach coconut water either... Infiniti will whip up a custom electrolyte drink for you - just call & they will customize it to your flavor/protein/carb/electrolyte…

Talenti mint chip gelato Expensive enough I only eat a pint a week... but so freaking delicious !!