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I'd say eat them if that's what you want to do and you feel healthy. However, my argument against them would just be... tell me why they are good for you? What are they doing to HELP your body? Are there better options? Do you know what all of the ingredients are? Are they good for you? :) I used to think pop tarts tasted…

Italian at the Hill is amazing. Also, I LOVE the Delmar area and a restaurant called Blueberry Hill. They have great beers on draft and they have AMAZING jerk chicken! :) Have fun! Also, if you're feeling crazy I'd check out the children's museum... i'm 28 and it's still one of the coolest places I've ever been and I'd go…

I'd like to join!

me too! I'm there with you! We can all support each other and have the bodies we want!

I live in Bucktown. I'm new to the Chicago area but love to get involved in running events, fitness classes, sports leagues, and social events. Please feel free to add me if you're a fellow Chicagoan! :)

Good luck!!!! :)

I'm running it! I move to the City at the end of this month! Maybe we could go on a training run together! It's my first half! :)

Cubs start tomorrow, but Happy Opening Day & GO CUBS GO!!!!!!!!

Do you have Noodles & Co.? Also, privately owned coffee shops often have extremely healthy, delicious, and unique meals (and it's a fun place to hang out if they sell books, magazines, etc.).

are either of you on BC? The Depo shot and some pills tend to hinder weight loss.

paul mitchell gloss drops :) Also, do you ever try pulling it back for awhile to smooth it out, and then flat ironing what you need to after that? I have crazy curly hair, but those are my tips for smoothing :)

This is my first challenge on MFP! :) NAME.............................................SW...................CW.....................Lbs Lost this week.................... GW 00trayn (Sara)................................151.2...............151.2..................0.0.............................................140…

I'd love to! I'm vegetarian, and would like to be vegan someday. Currently I have given up cheese for lent, so you may see some yogurt on my page, but pretty much vegan other than that :)

veggie fajitas or quesadillas!!! YUM!!!!

let's go cubbies!!!!!!!!!!!!1

My boyfriend lives about 7 hours away, and I haven't seen him since New Year's Eve. We are both extremely busy and don't always have the time or money for visits. Having him there does motivate me to get fit in between and allows me to spend time on myself and making improvements in my life. However, long distance sure is…

Thanks for the help everyone! I'll check with the local Y! :)

YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Ultimately, your health goals are for YOU, but be sure to surround yourself by supportive people. It makes a huge difference!

I agree! I LOVE wheat pitas... you could stuff them with: hummus and lots of veggies, plus a little olive oil or balsamic dressing :) your favorite salad ingredients (romaine, some shredded low-fat cheese, cucumbers, dressing) Peanut butter! :)

you just need leafy greens like spinach or kale. Also, if you're still eating dairy, then greek yogurt is a GREAT protein source! Congrats on the vegetarian lifestyle! Saving the earth and your health! :)

That's wonderful!!!! What a great goal to reach!! Keep up the hard work! :)

I went out to lunch, but chose the healthy choise I am going to the Y tonight and running on the treadmill I have taken the stairs as often as I can (rather than the elevators) I'm feeling positive about my life & my health!

I LOVE it!! I usually mix it with granola :)

I'm running a 10k in May, and a half marathon in September :) Feel free to add me!!!

There are barely any students there in the morning, and the ones that are aren't there for judging, but for being healthy. It's the 3-7 crowd that tends to be more of a social hour and people who are there just because their friends are there. If you want to workout alone, I'd say get a workout video that you like :)

Head to the campus gym! It was one of my favorite parts about college. You meet a lot of cool people, get involved in some campus events, and get in great shape! I'm a morning person, so I went in the mornings. I made friends with a few professors who worked out in the mornings, so that was helpful! :) Good luck!!! :)

Absolutely! Which one are you thinking of running??? I'm doing my first half marathon in Chicago in September & am already a little nervous about it. I'm going to sign up for a 10k in May so that I have a mini goal in the meantime :)

I am a vegetarian myself, and the diet actually seemed to make me more calm and gentle. However, I consume a very small amount of dairy, and I take a magnesium supplement. I never thought much of magnesium before, but I had heard doctors were recommending it to people trying to quit smoking and it was supposed to help the…

Great article! Thanks! :)

I am a pretty new runner as well. One of the main things I've learned about breathing is to make sure, especially for women, that your iron count is high enough. If not, even slight anemia causes shortness of breathe and makes runs so much harder! Other than that, make sure you invest in some nice shoes (preferably fitted…