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I just joined - also sitting all day long. Trying to get moving. Focusing on recording movement. Mara

1.Getting to bed by 8:30 and having 9 hours of sleep. a. Gives me the energy to maintain control of what I am doing. 2. Keeping positive about myself. a. minding my diet and exercise so I don't regret my day. 3. Getting out into the fresh air. a. Just walking or biking - getting out of myself and forgetting all the little…

I am an imperfect Vegan. I fall of the wagon! But, I get back on and the reason is? A documentary called Forks over Knifes. So, when anyone asks my why I prefer the vegan diet I refer them to this movie on Hulu.com. Of course there are other more personal reasons: a life long weight problem, and more close to my heart the…

I had some cheese recently too. I was seduced by the fact that it came from an old order Amish farm - in fact I bought it at the farm. They advertised "raw milk cheese". And it was a lovely farm, and the lady who sold it had her dress all pinned together with straight pins. However, as wholesome and politically correct…

We are wild folk!

What is HIIT?

I have the same problem. Sometimes I get discouraged, but then I focus on how much better my clothing is fitting or how much more energy I seem to have, or how much calmer I am since I gave up processed foods. Yes, I do fall off the wagon, and I do wish my thighs would shrink faster, but then I realized that I have not…

I made a great green smoothie this morning. 3 cups baby spinach 1/2 peeled large cucumber 1 cup of pineapple 1 cup frozen mango 1 to 1 cup watermelon Approximately 10 oz cold water You could also add 1/2 green bell pepper to this. Blend till smooth and enjoy

Thanks, I will check them out. Check out these lady/fitness buffs. I wished I had their zeal for working out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elsOwJ4IyyA&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clk6r8tjlno&feature=related And this lady's state -of- the-art fridge…

I have tried to write this 2 times before, and have managed to loose it. So, here I go again. Firstly, I have a lot to loose - and that helps. I started to work on my weight in late April; first with lean animal protein, vegies, and walking. This had some effect. Then I went vegetarian but included eggs and yogurt in my…

You have greater faith in the goodness of human beings than I do. While I cannot disagree that religious ethics have not cured humankind of its basic imperfections, it at least holds up ideals of better behavior. One has to distinguish between the sins of organized religion and the ethics at the root of that religion.…

I do not think Christianity will die out any more than any other religion. I don't agree with every statement coming from Christian organized religion anymore than with any other religion. But, I think most religions encourage a philosophy which aims to better the world we live in. Are all percepts of all religions fair to…

Replace "you" with the more grammatically correct "one". This is only an opinion, no matter how we may discuss and re-discuss this topic we will never know the "truth" until we die, and perhaps not even then. So, believe what gives you comfort.

Why would you equate prayer with miracles. Pray is a conduit to the creative intent found in the universe. Whether you personalize this intent as God or sit quietly with it in meditation, I do not think it is there to serve our desires. I do think we are here with a purpose even if we do not know what that purpose is. And,…

"Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not break - even when eating" This is fantastic - put it on a shirt!: :drinker:

1 cup cucumber 1 1/2 cup watermelon 1/4 head romaine 1 banana pepper or 1/2 a green pepper 2 stalks celery 1 peeled carrot 1 cup water to start the blending Blend for a minute, let the machine rest for a minute Blend again for a minute, let the machine rest for a minute Add 1 tsp orange flavor fiber powder for extra fiber…

It's true, you do have to watch the calories. I just like it because it makes it easier/faster to prepare a meal, eat it, and get on with LIFE! However, I did find out that I still need small servings of beans to keep my energy up. My sister-in-law made a great bean soup from the Forks over Knifes cookbook - wow what…

Don't feel guilty. Its not a mortal sin, its just a life choice.

Stock your fridge with a variety of fresh fruits, veges, and nuts. Have some emergency vegan food on hand like frozen beanie burgers. Buy Almond milk. I like the unsweetened vanilla 40 - if I want it sweeter I can add a drop of stevia. Most of all keep yourself motivated by learning about how other people work their vegan…

Wow!

Thanks to everybody!

If you have heart trouble, you might want to visit with your doctor to determine your exercise program and diet. Also, USE AN EASY GEAR, no point putting yourself at risk. I saw a very interesting documentary on Hulu called Forks over Knives - all about changing your diet to reverse heart disease and other diseases - well…

I find that dark green vegetables like broccoli and greens fill me up and take away the hungeries. Also a protein shake made with protein powder and a blend of vegetables and fruit. 1/2 peach - frozen is nice 1 peeled carrot, 1/2 cup cucumber or green pepper 1 stalk of celery protein powder 1 tbs ground almonds 1 cup…

Dragon fruit, and unsweetened vanilla almond milk - so satisfying.

The mandatory but make up the time is pretty much the way it is now. It is an employer's market. If you have a half-way decent paying job, you're lucky, and the employers know this. Just be gracious about the whole thing. It's all you can do. In this kind of food situation I always go for a salad, baked potato with Italian…

Yes, I agree, although I may get sore muscles, they are not nearly as sore as they use to be - and recovery is much shorter. When I was eating "lean" animal protein and working out, I could be sore for days.

Hi, By your picture, it looks like you have made a big change for the better. Don't sell yourself short. You have lost weight in the past, which means you can lose weight in the future. I have been overweight all my life, and the lowest I have ever been as an adult was 165. And, you know, I allowed myself to become…

I'm 51 and no kids, and still sooo busy. Life is life, you do what you do, no reason, just the way it all shakes out. And, it's all good.

Thanks, I also don't do well with the bubbles. I don't get acid reflux, but it would upset my stomach - all day. I finally put cream in the diet caffeinated drinks. I have not tried the 7-up, but then it does not have caffeine - which was my reason for drinking it. Sooo, I just have to go to bed at nine like a good girl.

Well, I'm no exercise guru - but, I think, from what I've read, that serious body building activities/diet will make you the lean muscle machine you long to be. You may have to join some sort of body building gym or get some sort of machine. Also, I was told by a chemistry professor - many years ago, that once you put on…