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  • DH is veg, I'm an omnivore but eat about 80% vegetarian. One thing that's helped a lot is to use beans. I buy dried black beans and cook them in a crockpot (without soaking them) you can google this and it's so easy. Then I freeze 1.5 cups per baggie and they're ready to go when I need them for a recipe. I make batches of…
  • Running/walking combo is how I got started, and I also highly recommend the Couch to 5K plan. Getting out there and moving is the key, so whether you're running or walking you're still ahead of the game!
  • On weekdays the alarm goes off at 5:45am for either a run outside or an exercise DVD at home. On weekends it varies. I usually have rest day on Saturday and do longer runs on Sundays- out the door by 10 or 11am. During the week I'm in bed by 10.
  • I use both as well- my HRM for cardio workouts (calories burned then input into MFP), and my Fitbit to track everything else (extra steps throughout the day). With the syncing capabilities I've found this to work well on MFP.
  • Here is one example of some key strength training exercises specific to running. I've been using something similar on days I run and on my other days I incorporate strength training into my workouts 1-2 more times per week (i.e. Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 DVD, or the free workouts on fitnessblender.com)…
  • Not exactly a dinner food, but I am planning on making this today (I LOVE chicken wing dip, and was happy to find this healthier version). We'll be subbing Morningstar 'non-chicken' strips for the chicken. http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Recipe/Creamy-Buffalo-Chicken-Dip.aspx
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