AndMurphy

Kidney beans, red bell peppers and pecans, with a dash of red wine vinegar - unpredictably amazing! Also almonds and celery, and strawberries with goat cheese or brie on whole wheat or sauerdough baguette - like strawberry cheesecake!

You should make a list of all the "unhealthy" foods you normally buy and are looking to cut out, add up how much it costs you, then figure out what healthful foods you can buy with that money instead.

About the cost for healthy food replacing the cost of junk food, I second that. Look for specials on produce and healthy proteins and but what's on sale. I also work next to a Whole Foods and find that I can get a very healthy salad from the salad bar for $5-6 (including protein!). There are few if any other places around…

I am naturally a sprinter and not a marathoner. Here's what I did when I started to run regularly: Begin by running 24 minutes at a time. Run at a comfortable pace for 8 minutes, then walk 1 minute. Run for 8, and walk for 1, and so on. This will prevent burning out and will maximize your endurance. Take slow, deep breaths…