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1 frozen banana a few nuts (pecans, almonds) 1/2 cup pineapple 1/2 cherries 1/2 tbsp ground flax water Sometimes I use milk and yogurt, but with frozen banana there is enough texture to still be yummy with just water. I also freeze any leftovers in an ice cube tray and pop some cubes from previous breakfasts just for the…

I ran for years while being a light smoker. In my uninformed opinion, it counteracts the effects of smoking and makes you smoke less.

I confess that sometimes when my motivation is low and I start to feel like everything I've done is "good enough" I find myself browsing through my friends' pictures on facebook. Seeing all those chubby Americans stuffed into really big clothes really reminds me what I'm trying to accomplish. I live in Asia, where everyone…

Wow, so being outspoken about obesity and naming businesses that promote killer eating habits can get you fired! That's disturbing. Thanks for posting the article.

I tried the wall sit and got up to 1:15. I haven't been running for a few days so my legs are nice and fresh. I love the idea of a daily challenge. Doing it in heels reminds me of something I used to do in the gym called 'ballet squats.' Basically it was a tippie toes squat. I'll have to give the arm plank a go just as…

It is clear that neither of you have ever tried to wash an uncooperative canine!!:laugh: :laugh: IT REALLY is strenuous if the dog is not a willing participant. I used to have a dog like that. I'd log it under mud or alligator wrestling.

I have been totally out of commission. All the humidity and exercise has caused a horrible dermatitis. So here I am, up late at night reading the message boards. No exercise = No sleep! My legs look a lot better today and finish the antibiotics in the morning. I'm going to try to get a run in tomorrow night when it's…

Oatmeal and black coffee for breakfast. By the second day, you won't have a problem. I second the Aloe Vera juice as well. You know you can make your own with your potted aloe plant? My experience with Slippery Elm was a bit harsh. Maybe just a bad reaction?

I used to date this hunky body builder. He would always eat after lifting weights, not necessarily tons of protein, just something healthy. He said he always took his supplements after a workout, with the idea that his muscles needed water and nutrients right then to recover and grow. I still take vitamins after a workout,…

Wow, cucumber and lime does sound like spa water! I'm totally going to try that! I also like the Apple Cider Vinegar. I only add a tiny little spoonfull to a glass of water and it's different and refreshing. I just found a whole shelf of different flavors of vinegar at the Asian food store. I bought the Aloe Vinegar and I…

Hooray for everyone! After 3 weeks of no action, I lost 2 kg. In American, that means over 4 pounds! SW: 69 kg LW: 58 kg CW: 56 kg I was starting to wonder how long I'd be stuck!

I do fruit and veggie fasts once in awhile. It can be difficult to eat enough calories, but I think if you include enough bananas you should be fine. It is very cleansing. If it's your first time, try it on the weekend or sometime when you don't have much work to do. I've never tried a juice fast and I've heard that they…

havingitall -- you said it! My body sucks at math, too! I spent three weeks at a plateau, eating about half my exercise calories. Nothing happened, and then all of a sudden I'm down almost 4 pounds this week.

First off, congratulations on your decision! Training for and running a marathon is life-changing! For training advice, try the Runner's world website. They have Everything! Articles about how to get started and training schedules for any fitness level. Running's the simplest sport there is. All you need is a pair of good…

I'm pretty sure I cannot leave the table hungry, even just a little bit. It's hard enough giving up my lifetime membership to the Clean Plate Club. I love the rule about not buying food where you buy gasoline!

SW: 69 kg LW: 58 kg CW: 58 kg Two weeks now at a plateau, nothing much happening at all. I've been exercising a lot and mostly staying within my calories. I'm not complaining about the plateau thing, it's just sort of boring after seeing almost daily results. A little event coming next weekend: Housewarming party with lots…

I throw it on top of my salads. Not more than a tablespoon or it gets slimy on the vegetables. I also put it in smoothies. It doesn't have any taste and everything I read says it will make me skinny and cancer free.

I had a windy pre-typhoon run this afternoon. Still awfully hot, and I bet if this typhoon does make landfall, it'll be on the weekend! I enjoy running in the wind. It gets me really pumped up. I realized last night that the marathon I've got my eye on is in almost exactly 14 weeks. Guess it's time to start the training!…

spinach, green cabbage and red cabbage Lots of fresh basil red and yellow bell peppers tomatoes red onion dried cranberries sesame seeds mango avocado hard boiled eggs feta ground flax seed olive oil and balsamic vinegar I make a huge bowl and have salad for lunch and dinner. It takes a long time to make and eat and it's…

Mexican food is the reason I am here. For Christmas and New Years, I traveled around Mexico and spent a few weeks on the beach with my family. Yummy Mexican food in generous proportions, gallons of beer, tequila and mezcal and hours of sunbathing make for a fantastic vacation. But I came home heavier than I'd ever been in…

I wear a uniboob sports bra underneath and a fitted sports bra over. I got two fitted sports bras at running shops. They clasp in back and pack everything tight, but the lining is too scratchy, hence the under bra. They were expensive, but worth it. They work and they've lasted for a few years and through my recent change…

Check you out! You look fantastic!!!!!

Okay, mine is public as well.

I thought after all my excesses this weekend, my Monday morning weigh in would be a total blowout. Ta Da! Down another kilograms, so that's 2.2 pounds for the week! Starting Weight (March): 69 kg Last Week: 59 kg Today: 58 kg

I know how you feel... sometimes it doesn't feel like the day is really over until you have something to eat at home. I don't work quite as late as you and I do have a dinner break, but I often have a little snack when I get home around 10. Cereal is a good idea, fruit is fabulous if you can satisfy yourself with just…

I confess that I've been avoiding my friends so they will be even more surprised and amazed when they see the new skinny me and I will get even more compliments.

Just had the same experience! I had a brief, guilty encounter with a chocolate shake tonight. The cafe didn't have the nutritional info and it wasn't on the company's website. So I started scanning through different entries in the database for chocolate shakes. I was terribly tempted by the one that claimed only 55…

It's now that time of year when running in the daylight is courting heatstroke. Yesterday I had to stop midway at a watermelon juice stand. When I got into a cold shower afterwards, I expected to see steam pouring off my overheated skin. Running at night is nice, lots of people out once it cools down, but with my late…

Rock Star!!!! You are my hero!

Newbie here - I've been a runner forever. For the last couple years I've been doing a lot more cycling but running will always be my first love. I'm not fast by any means, but I do like to race and let my competitive streak come out to play. Right now I'm getting ready for a hilly 12K in two weeks and perhaps a big…