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I like sweet potato salad best! Try: 3 cubed and boiled sweet potatoes 6 oz. orange flavor non-fat greek yogurt (chobani blood orange flavor but peach or grapefruit flavor works too) 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 tbsp Honey Makes 6 servings at around 175 cal each.

Maybe you have DSPS. It's common in teen guys. My brother has it and he picked a career that works with his body's sleep rhythm. He's a restaurant manager working evenings. He is fit and has an active social life but most of his friends work evenings too. His "breakfast" is at 1pm or so. What's your job? If you 're taking…

Tailors in the east are fantastic and inexpensive. Not sure where in China you will be but I've been to great tailors in HK and in Shanghai. I haven't tried Beijing, but I'm sure there are some great ones there too. I would take all your favorite 12s that are already in your closet but getting loose and get them all taken…

I would have told myself to find a great outside walking route earlier on in the process. It's seems much easier to increase distance walking outside with stuff to look at than inside on the treadmill. Plus, there are no annoying gym rats around so I feel more comfortable. I now walk along the a river with pretty views of…

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I yawn frequently during my workout and it is usually a sign that my blood pressure is dropping/I'm not getting enough oxygen. In my case, it's related to Vasovagal Syncope. This is a common fainting condition where my body has trouble adjusting heart rate and blood pressure to meet changing conditions. Things that trigger…

Oh and pumpkin bread! For example, this recipe that someone posted would be awesome with a touch of the sweetener replaced with blackstrap molasses : http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/509786-pumpkin-pie-bake-low-carb-123-calories

I was very iron deficient a couple years ago and used a lot of blackstrap molasses because it was tedious taking so many iron pills. Here are some ways I used it. 1. Eggo waffles. Drizzle a tablespoon on the toasted waffle and then smear ricotta or Greek yogurt. Sprinkle a little cinnamon on top. The creaminess of the…

Melatonin works really well for me but I do find it to be a different feeling than other sleep aids. I find that those "PM" pills give me a groggy "boy i'm tired now" feeling that I don't get from melatonin. Since I don't get that sleepy feeling with melatonin, at first I thought, there's no way this is putting me to…

I replace about 1/3 of the meat with black beans or portobello mushrooms. If you chop it up well in a food processor before mixing with the meat, you can hardly tell. I also love buffalo burgers so I imagine buffalo would be great for meatballs. In your neck of the country, I would think there would be a number of bison…

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Thanks meerkat70!

I've been using Google Maps pedestrian routes too. Am I understanding correctly that everyone is saying this isn't accurate? Can anyone say how much Google Maps is typically off versus the other tools you've been using? I'm surprised because I would have thought that Google was pretty accurate since they have that street…

I lost some more weight and am now fitting into my size 14s, so I thought I'd give an update my experience so far with pounds per pants size. It didn't take quite as many pounds as I thought it would to fit nicely into the regular sixteens. I'm still probably a couple pounds from being completely comfortable in all my…

Chewing ice is a form of pica disorder, which is often a sign of iron deficiency. Based on this ice obsession, it's possible the OP and some others on this thread are iron deficient. I recommend blending some spinach into the ice. I swear, you won't even taste it.

Scrambled egg hash is my go-to meal when I'm in a hurry. Throw some veggies in the pan with a tiny bit of olive oil to heat them up. Medium-high heat. I tend to use bell pepper or broccoli or mushrooms or tomato -- basically whatever you have around -- can be fresh or frozen. It's good to add salt, pepper or whatever…

I keep a tracking spreadsheet. I try to meet weekly goals and don't stress if I'm over or under by 100-200 calories on any given day. I do stress about going over by 500 calories on a day. My basic stats are: Female 41 yrs 64" (5 feet 4 inches) Current weight 184 lbs. Goal weight 149 lbs. Here's my calorie and exercise…

I love the lingerie idea and am going to use this. I never liked Victoria Secret because I've always been a boobalicious girl and Victoria secret specializes in flat chested styles, but a new lingerie trousseau would be a great way to celebrate a new fabulous body. Last time I was at my goal weight, I was a 32DD or 32DDD,…

I live in NYC. I'm pretty sure Mayor Bloomberg would support a ban on yoga pants. We could tack it onto the proposed super size soda ban. However, I am also concerned to learn that yoga pants may induce lewd behavior. I base my research of the percentage of posts on this thread. I'm pretty sure this must be a statistically…

I also live in New York City and spend between $80-90 each week for one person. This amount is...... -higher because I buy Organic whenever possible -higher because I buy nice fish and dairy products -higher because I buy some luxury items (truffle oil, nice chocolate, etc) -higher when I shop the Union Square farmers…

If you're over 40, the old basic formula will probably underestimate your maximum. Interesting article discussing the old formula here: http://www.nytimes.com/2001/04/24/health/24TRAI.html?pagewanted=1&ei=500%0D3&en=24d82c2aefbb72ce&ex=990763200 Like everything in fitness/diet, there seems to be lots of different opinions.…

41 yrs old. Single. No kids. Happy. I never did understand the why people perceive that pets must be a "replacement" for kids. To me, it's two separate decisions - Do I want kids? Do I want cats? I mean, if you decide not to buy a microwave, do you say, I decided to go with a refrigerator instead? They are both in the…

I live in New York City. Compared to other places in the US, people who live in Manhattan are relatively slender, so it's possible to stay on track here whereas it might be harder in some other American cities.. Here are a my tips for NYC: - Try to eat at "local" spots rather than "tourist" restaurants. The local…

That's a good idea. Maybe I should try and bring a six pack of really light beer next time. Nobody thinks you're obsessive when you contribute beer. Otherwise, I'm a sucker for wheat beers or dark beers. Not good choices! Yup, that was me. I was definitely being that crazy person! I guess I just didn't want to get into a…

I successfully navigated a BBQ yesterday afternoon. Here was my strategy: 1. Had a smaller breakfast to save calories. 2. Drank a protein shake right before leaving the house so that I would feel full as I arrived and could survey the scene with a rationale mind rather than a warped hunger mind. 3. Assessed the situation…

This is a great thread.

If you go to the USDA food database, it will show you items in different measurement terms. For example, 1 cup of asparagus is 134 grams or 7 large spears. That might be a more useful measure to you. http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/2892 It is limited to basic foods but that's usually what you need for recipes.…

For me, it's Ryan Kwanten (Jason Stackhouse). Alexander Skarsgard (Eric Northman) too - although that's more due to witty personality and great acting than hot body alone. Want to know how Ryan gets that awesome body? Checkout: http://www.thecelebrityworkout.com/2012/06/ryan-kwanten-workout-and-diet-tips/ I know everyone…

I weigh myself daily, but only log losses in whole pounds. Also, I only "count" the loss if I see it for 2-3 days in a row. So, I get on the scale daily, but don't log it daily. For me, I find that daily weighing has made me more in tune with my body. I can see how factors other than body fat affect my weight and health.…

I watched this documentary too. REALLY interesting. I learned a lot. Highly recommended.