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I really hate this message board sometimes. You tried to do something nice by offering an opinion on something you thought was quick, tasty, and healthy. And you got bashed for it by others who don't agree with you and chose to criticize you. Sheesh... If they don't agree with you, just leave it alone. It's up to each of…

My heart rate monitor tells me I burn WAY more by running. I've tested this theory a few times. Besides, I feel better when I run. I can feel all the muscles in my body getting stronger by running - not just my legs. I have fallen in love with running the last few years because of how it makes me feel.

I prefer ground turkey breast over all the other options. I've been considering grinding my own because it's getting harder to find the 99% FF ground turkey breast. Where do you buy it? I can only find frozen whole breasts in the stores around where I live.

Thanks for the advice! I hadn't thought about making and freezing meals ahead of time. That's a great idea. And I'll definitely be relying on my capable loved ones. I'm putting them to work! :flowerforyou:

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I have a friend who is worried her son may be autistic. I don't know if she's had him tested or had this confirmed by a doctor. After a lot of research into the warning signs she was seeing, she decided to convert to a Paleo diet. It's been about 5 months since she completely converted over to it, and she said it's helped…

Wear something you don't care if you have to throw it out afterwards. We did the one in Atlanta last March. We were coated in GA red clay - even the black clothes were stained! RFYL tells you they have a "clean-up area"...LOL!! It's just a PVC pipe that drips water on you. Bring extra shoes, too. They have a donation tent…

Thanks for this info!!

This is just what we do. Makes it so easy throughout the week and the chicken is perfect for tacos.

granola 85% dark chocolate - not clean, but gets us through those sweet cravings...awesome w/ almonds!

Thanks for all the ideas! I just made it for the first time today and could barely choke it down. I made it in my rice cooker with chicken broth. I didn't like it, so tried adding some dried cranberries. Still not good... :( I like the texture, but there's something about the aftertaste. I keep hearing about all the great…

I got my FT4 last week, and I love it! It does record duration of training, so with that I can calculate my pace during runs.

That's a good thing! The more protein, the better.

We all eat the same meals in our house. My kids are 6 and 4, and if they don't choose to eat what I make, that's their choice. Fortunately, neither my kids nor my husband are picky eaters. My husband and I strongly believe in leading by example. That includes what we eat. It makes no sense to make yourself a healthy meal…

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I haven't tried any of the "fitness" games. We use it just for family fun with games like, Sports, Adventures, Kung Fu Panda, etc. You can get good and warm with those, so I bet the fitness-oriented games would be really good for exercise. It's way better than sitting on your butt with a controller in your hand. :)

Have you recorded your measurements? I was getting very frustrated because I hadn't lost a single ounce in 2 weeks. I was glad I had taken my measurements at the start of all this. I found that even though my scale hadn't changed, I'd lost 1.5% body fat, while maintaining my lean body mass. Check out the calculator at:…

Thanks for these!!

If you're looking to avoid confrontation, you could always have a healthy snack mid-morning. Then just have the salad during the lunch. If anyone says anything, just tell them the truth - you were hungry earlier, snacked, so you're not very hungry now. You and your co-workers will both be satisfied and no one gets their…

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There's nothing wrong with snacking as long as you're making healthy choices and staying within your calorie goals. I don't like to put limits or rules on myself - that's too much like dieting, which always failed. That said, my snacks are typically things like apples, nuts, cheese sticks, granola bars... Much better…

This is my favorite response! I personally dress for me and wouldn't give a flying f*** about how I compare to the ex.

Special K Oats and Honey mixed with 1/2c. of Chobani vanilla yogurt gets me through the morning. It's the only combo that fuels me up to keep me from feeling hungry an hour later.

Thanks! Saving this for when I finally get my FT4.

Kung Fu Panda makes me work. :)

I just got this book, but haven't had a chance to read it. Thanks for the info!

Chobani definitely. It tastes awesome. Plus, some of the Oikos flavors contain carmine - a.k.a BUGS. Crushed up bugs for coloring. Google it. So nasty...

A good pair of running shoes and perseverance. Just keep at it and your endurance will build. A year ago I could barely make it 10 minutes. Now I can go 4 miles outside everyday or 40+ minutes on the treadmill.

My real husband used to be my work husband. :)

One of my favorite foods - thanks for all the new ideas!! I usually just slice and add them to tacos and salads or spread on sandwiches instead of mayo.