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I have this same condition - and I had this before I went paleo/primal. I talked to my doctor and ob/gyn - both said it's normal, and not a whole a lot you can do other than remove caffeine (which is not going to happen for me!) and reduce salt. Neither told me that high fat was related. I do notice that when I exercise…

Every year a group of friends and I do the Sacramento, CA mud run on Halloween weekend. Most of us (including me) do the 5K (there is a 10K option) and it's a boatload of fun! They have a kids' run as well (1 mile) and some people dress up in halloween costumes and run in those (there are even prizes for the best costume,…

I've heard it helps to soak them before using - but I have never used chia seeds. I have used ground flaxseed, which is also great for fiber and good source of omega-6 fatty acids.

I don't let my kids weigh themselves. I tell them to focus on being healthy and not to worry about the number on the scale.

What she said! I adore my masters swim team - couldn't push myself half as hard if not for my coach and team mates. I, like you, grew up in SoCal and swam on the swim team. I still swim today and love it - it's my main form of exercise.

Yes. It takes less energy to move a smaller mass than a larger mass over the same distance.

I haven't used it but just googled it. It's main ingredient is glucomannan which is a water soluble polysaccharide, and considered to be a dietary fiber (per Wikipedia). So basically it "bulks" up your diet and increases BM - which you could do by just eating more raw fruits/veggies (you get the vitamin and antioxidant…

What a great picture to go with your milestone acheivement :smile:

I love Michael Pollan as well! Again, like most people have stated - it's a personal choice. I found (for me) if I don't eat meat twice a day, I feel letharigic and exhausted. Through experimentation, I cut out dairy and refined carbs. I eat meat, veggies, fruits and nuts and I feel great. I buy organic, grass fed, hormone…

Weight today was 140.8. I was surprised because I didn't have time to exercise (had to take DD #2 to ER last night for possible appendicitis - turned out to be a false alarm, whew.) But I guess watching my food was enough (plus four hours of sitting in the ER - how many calories does that burn? LOL.)

I would like to join. SW 141.

Moving Comfort - Fiona. I'm a 32 DD, and this bra is designed for high impact sports (like running). Does the trick for me. The straps are adjustable and there are hooks in the back, so no dislocating your shoulder when trying to get it off :wink:

Swim.

I think it's great that you support your wife and want her to be happy. I also think that each one of us need to be responsible for our own wellness (physical and mental). Why don't you tell your wife about this site and she can learn for herself what she needs to do to arrive at whatever state of wellness that makes her…

I have four pairs of "work shoes" - two pairs for the summer (in brown and black) and two pairs for the winter (brown and black). I'd rather spend money on a toy (I want an inflatable kayak!!) than shoes, lol. Make-up - only if I have a meeting, then I'll swipe some mascara on with a little eye liner, otherwise it's au…

Maybe do some lower impact activities until you feel able to walk more. Can you go to the local Y pool and swim? Or ride a stationary reclining bike?

I'm a 32 DD runner - I use moving comfort - helena. (See product here: http://www.zappos.com/product/7478912/color/3) Yes, it is pricey, but I like the adjustable straps and it keeps the girls in place - a hurricane could blow in and they would stay put :laugh: I also like the fact that it is molded (no wires) to keep each…

Have you seen the newer pinatas? They have a bunch of string hanging down from the bottom, and instead of wacking the poor animal, you just pull one string. Only one string opens the trap door that lets the goodies fall out. I've used this kind of pinata twice and it works well.

Scavenger hunts are fun - you can make it harder for the older kids/adults by having complex riddles at each location that they need to "unlock" in order to get the next clue. Or the card could have some kind of activitiy that they team needs to complete to unlock the next clue. Water-balloon toss (if it is hot) With 25…

I don't think NOT having children would be an automatic disqualification. If I remember correctly, my pracitioner told me that women who have NOT had children have a higher expulsion rate (meaning the uterus pushes the IUD out). I had birthed two children when I had my first IUD, and I expelled it, but my second stayed…

My doc told me to come in the office for insertion near or during my period (yuck, I know), but the cervix is at its widest during this time, thus making insertion (or the prying open of the cervix for insertion) less painful. You have no periods at all? Wow, lucky! Mine were very light and short (3 days max), whereas…

If you've budgeted them - then of course! Dark chocolate covered almonds is a pretty good treat compared to a lot of other stuff out there, lol. Hope you feel "up" soon :flowerforyou:

I had Mirena after my 2nd daughter was born - loved it! Yes, it has hormones, but the concentration is so low that it is localized (meaning only influences the uterus where it is inserted) - it is not systematic (like birth control pills or depo shots that have to travel through your blood stream, thus affecting your whole…

Sigh...honestly - maybe, probably, idunno... the thing that irks me is when people blow off personal responsibility by citing the "little lady's hysterics" as the root of all evil in the world. Normally I'm very tolerant, but sometimes I'm just about maxed out on the BS! (pardon my french.) *bites into another chocolate…

I'm not that rational yet. :laugh: No one is brave enought to come within a 10 mile radius of the hard boiled eggs today.

Same here. Started last night - I can't stand anyone or anything. Argh! :explode: Last night I was boiling 18 eggs for my three kids (each would get 6 to dye), and I left them on the counter to dry/cool. Dimwit hubby gets up in the middle of the night and eats two of them. TWO! Of my hard boiled eggs left on the counter! I…

I like list as well - I tend to do a yearly list, since that gives me a very concrete time period. So this year the list is: 1. Visit Death Valley (Done - 3/27-3/31) 2. Climb Half Dome (scheduled for 6/15) 3. Swim from Alcatraz Island to San Fran Pier (scheduled for 9/13 - already paid race fee) 4. Run full marathon…

Hey Brittany, First, I think it is awesome you are starting to set physical goals - being healthy is much more attainable when it is a natural part of your life and lifestyle. Kudos! Second - it's really important to make sure you take it slow with running/walking. This is something I found out the hard way. I've been…

I can totally relate! I am more likely to fall off the wagon if I'm home alone. Since hubby is in law school most nights - I'm usually home alone with the kids. So I try to have a schedule - stay busy, and if I find myself starting to think about over eating, I will mentally stop myself and visualize myself doing something…

I donated blood yesterday, so took it easy today as well - ran 3.5 miles in about 40 minutes after an easy 65 minute swim. Will have my long run on Saturday - 10 miles. Gearing up for a half on May 2nd.