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The water consumption does not have to happen quickly. Any time you (even slowly) give your body more water than it needs you are doing harm. Only people with chronic dehydration issues are unable to recognize when their bodies are thirsty. These are typically people with extreme health problems and the elderly. As Dr. Kim…

Common sense and all things in moderation. If you are thirsty, drink. If not, don't. Drinking more water than your body needs is harmful http://drbenkim.com/drink-too-much-water-dangerous.html

I googled it, and looks like it is yet another scam . . . http://www.wordsonwellness.com/2012/06/with-all-due-respect-to-dr-oz-raspberry.html?gppcrk&gclid=CJzK8P7Po7ECFSdgTAodj3ugJg

I agree with all the above. Variety is the key. Your body gets used to the same thing, so switch it up a bit between cardio, strength and toning, etc.

I love pinterest - especially because it is all positive motivation and no whining.

I love food and BEER!!

So glad to hear that. I have heard many times that the Ta-Ta Tamer is great for those of us that are D and above. I want to try it, but have to order online. Do you wear your normal bra size in that? I usually go up a size (band not cup) in sports bras.

As long as it fits into your total calories drink it without guilt. Red wine is good for you. My current new favorite is Layer Cake red zin, and I also love a good bold Montepulciano - especially with Italian.

I need big motivation, so I plan my next race and register (so there is no turning back). I do half marathons, so I know that I HAVE to get the training in or risk injury. That always does it for me, plus I have a race to look forward to (which will be out of town with a group of running buddy friends). If I want a fun…

The scale is not really an accurate measure of much of anything. I weigh about once a month or so if I think about it. Your clothes are the best guide to how you are doing. A few years ago I went down two dress sizes without my weight changing at all. As you build muscle and lose fat, it could look like you are not having…

You do not have to force yourself to drink water. The 8 glasses a day, drink whether you are thirsty or not has no medical or scientific basis. If you are thirsty, drink a sugar free beverage that you like (tea, coffee, etc). http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp

Go to a running store and be fitted. They will find the right shoe for your foot (based on your arch, your toes, your gait , etc). You will be amazed at the difference the right pair of shoes will make. Can't help you on the deer flies - my only experience is with mosquitoes. Have you tried the Off clip on? That is working…

I do the shakeology shakes for breakfast. You can add the liquid of your choice, yogurt, fruit, etc and make it different every day. Very healthy but very expensive. However, the one month supply usually last me about 7 weeks, since I only have them on weekdays. On weekend mornings I have cereal or eggs.

It's simply a matter of what you prefer. New studies have shown that both approaches give the same results.

^^THIS. Those poor kids don't stand a chance without you.

It all depends on your preferences. There are great training plans available for free online for whatever you want to do. If you want to add distance, you could do 10K or half marathon training, but there are plenty of plans for increasing speed as well, if you want to stick with the 5K distance and just get faster. You…

I love the Thorlo Experia. Just the right amount of padding in just the right places to keep me blister free during a half marathon.

Ginger here, from a very long line of gingers. Did you know that red hair is not an actual hair color like blonde or brown, but is caused by a mutated gene? Yes, we are mutants, and they have done studies on us to document our uniqueness. It takes on average 20% more anesthesia to knock out a redhead than it does for other…

All the studies look good for this new supplement, but none were done on people over 50. It is unbelievably hard to lose weight over 50, especially once menopause hits, so I was just wondering if anyone over 50 had tried the supplement and gotten good results, or if it only works for the younger crowd.

It's never too early to teach the kids to eat healthy foods. Replace the fries with something healthier. Then you won't be tempted and your kids won't battle weight issues as they get older. Everybody wins!

I am a redhead, and I am not capable of tanning. I don't have the required pigment in my skin to turn it brown. I burn easily, and have tried to be responsible with my sunblock, but four years ago I had a mole (that I'd had for about 20 years) that suddenly started bleeding. I'd had this mole checked in the past and it was…

I can give you the following advice based on my personal mistakes and successes: A good rule of thumb is never use a trainer who is employed at the gym. Always choose one that has their own studio / business and is not affiliated with a gym. Check their credentials and any online reviews about them or their business as…