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I would honestly call her doctor and see what the doctor recommends. It may not be an issue - so you should see where her iron levels are currently. See if he can send an order to a lab for a blood draw and he should be able to call you with the results. I know that getting enough iron is a concern of vegetarians, but it…

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It depends what you are using it for. I'm cheap, so I would probably still use it because they are so expensive! But with avocados I normally keep them in the fridge and set them out a few hours before I'm ready to use them so they ripen up. Most people set them out the night before, but we don't have air so by the time I…

I usually just do my pushups right next to the seated row machine if I get the machine that is in the back corner and people can't see me doing them lol. Otherwise I go to the ab area and grab a mat and alternate. I think that its probably better to alternate, since when working muscles if you do a pulling motion you…

A nightclub that used to be an adult theater in the 70's. Classy! But it was both of our favorite places to go on a Saturday night...and its so funny because as time went on we found out we would go to a lot of the same concerts, underage clubs, and festivals and never met until that night.....the timing was finally right…

Agree! A PT would be your best bet at this point, so you can work on getting that arm stronger. Also protein intake will really help after a workout to repair your muscles.

I really wanted a nook tablet, but I got the new iPad for mothers day this year. I love reading on it. I thought I would have trouble looking at the screen but it is actually better for me because I can adjust font size and brightness. I have probably read 40 books since I got it. I usually rent them from the library…

In my eyes cheating is anytime you turn to someone other than your spouse/SO for something you would normally get from them. Theres both physical and emotional cheating...both are hard to recover from.

Coriander, siriacha, and a local pork seasoning that I put on pork and chicken (it's called Shoups country seasoning). I just got a basil plant so hopefully I will be using that a lot too ( I can never find it fresh so when I found the plant I had to have it!). And I put garlic on everything!

Your body becomes more efficient as you work out. My recommendation is when you are walking, keep your heart rate in your target rate zone...my doctor told me mine, but you may be able to find yours online after putting in your height/weight etc. also make sure to update your weight as you lose so your HRM is accurate.

I totally understand where you are coming from. I don't count calories anymore. It made me a miserable person. I became so focused on the numbers I was actually over depriving myself. Now I focus on making meals that are nutritionally balanced, and as least processed as possible. I am still mindful of what I eat, and I…

I would try whole wheat pastry flour. It's a lot lighter and better for baking things like this. I use it in pancakes, blueberry breads, and anything that has more of a dessert feel. I got bobs red mill, and I could only find it at whole foods. If you can't find it, you can try 1/2 whole wheat half white flour. Also keep…

A as long as there's a chest strap for a HRM /fit bit you're fine. Polar makes great HRM's. And strength training CAN be cardio - I normally burn anywhere from 400-600 calories when I do NROLFW. I just start on the elliptical to get my heart rate up, then go into my workout and it stays up pretty much the whole workout.

I have no plans to give up my coffee! Maybe instead of the venti, go for a tall with an extra shot of espresso. It has about a hundred less calories that way. Maybe instead of every day, try for every other day. You don't have to give it up completely, but make some changes so that you can still enjoy your latte and see…

Wow congrats! You can do this :-) Your daughters will thank you for setting such a good example.

Try upping your protien, if you are doing more physical activity, your body needs more fuel and rest than you are used to.

I like it being celebrated, but I don't make a big deal out of it. It's always got lost because of the holidays (I was born on Thanksgiving...so every few years it lands on Turkey day.) Most of the time people don't even acknowledge it, which is fine. But my hubby better be sure to do something! I do care about my…

Well thanks for all of the replies....I am going to work with my trainer to make sure I have proper form and begin using the bar. I don't wanna take any shortcuts, that's not real results. Thanks!

It really depends how your body reacts to it. I cannot tolerate aspertame, so I am enclined to tell you it is horrible! It doesn't bother some people...but if you think it could be contributing to any of your ailments, try cutting it out for at least a month. You will go through "withdrawl" at first, but after you get over…

On days I can't live without something sweet, I will eat a small portion of whatever it is that I'm craving, and follow up immediately with something delicious but sugar-free. That way I'm not craving sweets/chocolate and the taste doesn't sit in my mouth reminding me of the delicious chocolate I can't have! 9 times out of…

It depends on the kid...if he normally is a kid that you think is law-abiding and has a good head on his shoulders, I wouldn't worry but I wouldn't forget it. If he's shady or something feels off, be suspicious. Its possible he was either just curious or researching something for school. If he's googling where to get the…

I'm concerned only because the veggies will be a little pricier. And I won't be able to grill as much. I do plan on making stews and soups, but I'm not sure how that will turn out since I usually like to have them with bread :-/ But I am just going to try to apply the principles that got me through the summer to my winter…

First, use a heart rate monitor with a chest strap so you get the most accurage calorie burn. I start by doing the elliptical, usually for 15 minutes to get my heart rate up. I usually set a goal of burning 200 calories doing that before I move on to weightlifting. My heart rate is up the entire time I am strength…

Aww that's awesome! I wish my husband could do that, but sadly since his arm is injured he can't ever do that :-(

The town I live in is having a festival this weekend called Back to the 50's Festival. Tonight on the town square there is live entertainement and dancing (and a lot of people dress up in 50's gear), and tomorrow is all vendors and the car shows. Hubby, munchkin, and I will probably go to enjoy the festivities. I'm hoping…

White chicken chili. I think I will be making that tomorrow.

Like a previous poster, I can only speak for myself. For me it mattered what type of calories I was consuming. I had tried previoiusly to stay under a certain calorie count, and it was always so difficult. I was always starving. I was miserable. Now I am concentrating on the nutritional value of food. I am happy, losing…

I don't have one but my husband does. When we started dating he had all of these pictures of former flames around his apartment, and when I moved in I got him the box so he wouldn't feel that he had to get rid of them. I just didn't want to see them. It's still in his closet but I don't know the last time he's ever gone in…

Please do not let anyone make you feel like you have not made a tremendous achievement! Yes, you may not be at your desired weight...but you are making changes in your life to get there. CELEBRATE IT!