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thanks for the ideas - i should def add more nuts into the diet..... i get worried when i go above 35g - i've read that it can cause lots of problems with your GI tract - some of the symptoms that i experience ....guess i'll have to up my water intake & keep looking for ways to add in calories w/o adding fiber.

anything w/ jillian michaels - 30day shred is ~22min - includes 3 levels so you can always mix & match no more trouble zones & banish fat/boost metabolism = all circuit training & options to only include the ones you want or have time for BL power sculpt - more strength training than cardio but can complement any cardio…

that sounds like fun! i would log it all as circuit training - if your heart rate was up the whole time - this way you can see how many calories you burn!

B: honey bunches of oats w/ almonds + 1/2c light soy milk, 1/2 c. cran-pomegranate juice S: homemade banana nut bread + 1 T peanut butter L: veggie pizza S: ??? D: 2 egg omelet w/ lots of veggies, maybe a chocolate protein shake if i workout extra hard :)

B: 2 egg omelet w/ cheese, black beans, peppers & onions & salsa + hot black tea S: banana nut bread + 1 T. peanut butter L: homemade lentil & veggie soup, 1 pita bread S: frozen strawberries, chocolate protein shake D: salmon burger, lots of veggies Dessert: greek yogurt + frozen blueberries

bfast: small banana, slice of banana nut bread + 1 T. peanut butter snack: ??? lunch: sweet potato chili snack: apple + 1/8 c. almonds dinner: mexican pizza (whole wheat pita bread, black beans, salsa & cheese) + vegetable

sweet potato chili is sooooooo EASY & delish.... 4 medium sweet potato, peel & dice 28 oz can of kidney beans 28 oz can of diced tomatoes 1 med. onion, diced 1 sweet red pepper, diced 1 t. red pepper flakes 2 t. chipolte powder 4 t. smoked paprika 3 c. water mix everything in slow cooker & cook on high for 6-8 hours until…

can i join this group? i think this will help me plan out my meals & be held accountable! bfast: honey bunches of oats w/ almonds + 1/2 c. soy milk light, 1 small banana snack: homemade banana nut bread w/ 1 T peanut butter lunch: sweet potato chili (homemade) snack: apple + 1/8 c. almonds dinner: not sure...eating out…

hummus + veggies + pita = perfect meal (w/o the pitas, its super low cal & will fill you up) i also cut my pitas into smaller triangles, add some spices (i use mrs. dash table blend or southwest blend), bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 until start to brown around edges - this way i can eat something crunchy when i eat salads…

healthy pumpkin muffins for breakfast/snacks/dessert 1 box of spice cake mix 15 oz can of pureed pumpkin mix together & bake in muffin cups at 350 for 15-20 mins sometimes, i add chocolate chips to satisfy my sweet tooth. :) each muffin is worth 1 pt (weight watchers)

mine's public....but inconsistent....i'm trying hard to get back on track & log food/exercise every day.

mornings...it allows me to organize my day ahead of time, i'm much more productive if i have that 30-60 mins to myself in the am.

i would love to lose at least 20 lbs....i lose weight really quickly when i keep on a routine & don't eat over my calories...so thats my goal...to eat my calories every day & do something active every day. plus drinking lots of water!

i have lots of veggies & some type of dip (hummus, black bean), fruit & a handful of almonds....or i throw the veggies & dip into a wrap....usually lots of raw foods - low calories, full of water & fiber...very filling :)

hahaha...totally agree...i was talking to a friend & didn't specify it was a blender...she was like "uhhhhhh...TMI" :blushing:

couch to 5K program is a great way to start out & build your running endurance....or check out anything by Jeff Galloway...all of his programs (even marathon training) are based around mixing running & walking! start out slow & stick to it....before you know - you'll be able to run a full mile!

Wk 2- I know I'm early but I only weigh myself at the gym on Thursdays.... SW: 169 Wk 1: 165 CW: 166 = +1 :( Exercise: 325 min/5days.....

Clean Eating Magazine - healthy recipes w/ in season foods (cheapest fresh produce) & all the nutrition facts..... I subscribe to the magazine & absolutely love it!!!! Here is the website: http://www.cleaneatingmag.com enjoy!

I don't skip meals during the day...just have a tendency to eat low calorie foods since I am a vegetarian... I don't measure everything precisely but I learned to cook at a very young age & can eyeball pretty exactly most amounts of food. being a full time student w/ 2 jobs & daily workouts doesn't leave much time to weigh…

I use the elliptical for 30-45 min 2-3x/wk.... I use the programs on the machine to vary resistance & the levels so that I feel like I'm doing a new workout each time...

This is awesome! Age: 24 SW: 169 CW: 165 GW: 125 Workouts: 512 min (this week)

so i get that i should eat my exercise calories, but what if i reach a point where i am full & its 8pm. i really try to not eat after 7pm but often times, i find that i have 700+ calories left over from exercise.... i like to leave a deficit since i guesstimate most of my food serving sizes (due to lack of time), but often…

pushups & chair dips.....if you don't have weights - or you can use soup cans/filled up water bottles to use for weights... good luck!

its good to plan out your workouts....but don't be afraid to focus on 1 muscle group....the actual strength & building of muscle tissue comes when the muscle is at rest....so you don't want to double on the same exercises every day. for example: monday: AM = arms & shoulders; PM = abs tuesday: AM = legs; PM = xtra cardio…

every time i go to the doc (maybe 1-2x/yr) they check for diabetes b/c i always tell them how much i drink.... should i just assume that if i'm thirsty, it's my body's way of telling me to drink more?

I eat some of my workout calories....but always leave a deficit of ~500-700 cal - just because its hard to get exact portions (unless you weigh/measure everything - which i don't have the time for) & also difficult to measure exact calorie burn unless you wear a monitor... so the way i figure it...i'm pretty close to…