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I start with 1/2 c old fashioned oats, 1/2 c skim milk, 1 T chia seeds, and usually a splash of vanilla. Then I add flavor to that. My favorite thing to add is blueberries and lemon zest. (When I'm juicing a lemon for something I'm cooking, I just go ahead and zest it first into three containers and add the rest of the…

This soup calls for coconut milk and it is so, so good: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/brazilian-shrimp-soup Also, we eat overnight oats for breakfast most days and my husband likes his with coconut milk. Start with 1/2 c old fashioned oats, 1/2 c milk, 1 T chia seeds, then add whatever you want. He likes a splash of…

I'm living alone right now (my husband is deployed) and I gave in to the temptation to order a pizza from Pizza Hut, ate way too much at once, and was really sick. I think it actually helped me learn that now that my body has gotten used to eating healthier, I can't put a lot of crap into it anymore. So it was actually…

Where food choice makes a big difference for me is in how full it makes me feel. Just eating less of what I used to eat would be more difficult because I'd feel hungry more often. When I eat food with a lot of fiber and protein, it's easier not to overeat because I feel more full and stay full longer.

Probably you do need new shoes by now and taking a break is a good idea. If you're not doing much core strengthening, you may want to add that as well. When I had stopped doing yoga for a while, I found that when I got tired while running, I'd end up sort of hunched over, which hurt my back. Once I got back to it, my form…

I run five days a week. You do need some rest days mixed in to keep let your muscles rebuild and keep from getting injured.

I agree with getting a shoe fitting. I was getting shin splints when I started because I didn't have enough arch support. I found it helped if I wore heels the day after running, I guess because they kept my calves flexed. Once I got better shoes and my body adjusted to running, I didn't have a problem with shin splints…

Yoga is great for both stretching and flexibility. Even when I don't have time to do a full session of yoga or go to a class, I use the stretches I learned there for tight muscles.

I do overnight oats every day for breakfast (1/2 c oats, 1/2 c milk, 1 T chia seeds, 1/2 t vanilla + fruit or other add ins - my favorite is lemon zest and blueberries.). I make a lot of green smoothies with spinach and also have been eating a lot of cabbage. I make tuna salad with Greek yogurt, tuna, lemon juice,…

I did and it worked great for me. My tip is to sign up right now for a 5k that's just after you finish the program. That way you have the added motivation and accountability to finish the program. Also, go to a running store and get fit for shoes. The right shoes go a long way toward keeping you comfortable and preventing…

Not heavy lifting, but I like the Power Sculpt DVD from the Biggest Loser people for strength training at home. I have 5 and 8 lb dumbbells I use for it. Lots of combined dumbbells and body weight stuff and it's in three segments, so you can choose how much to do, depending on your ability level and/or the time you have…

I've found (and read) that for losing fat, intervals are better than just distance running. This can be as simple as picking a mailbox/fire hydrant/other thing on your route and sprinting to it, then a walk or slow jog recovery, then repeat. I think it's important to change things up. Maybe build mileage some days, do…

You may need shoes with better arch support or insoles. I had shin splints when I started running because I have flat feet. I started using Super Feet insoles, which really helped. (It also helped me to wear high heels the day after a run, but I suppose that advice won't work so well for you.)