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Nope. Not even if I run... I just can't workout with anything in my belly (except some H2O).

I use Shakeology but not to lose weight. I wasn't getting enough nutrients in my regular breakfasts/snacks so I decided to try it since it contains so many "super foods". It keeps me full until lunch and gives me a boost of energy... I use it as a supplement. I have it for breakfast or a snack everyday. The rest of my…

I don't know how well the Fitbit tracks runs... my friend said it's always WAY off from the actual distance she runs... but other activities it works just fine. The Fit Flex may be a little different though...

I don't make mine in a crock pot... I put mine in a mason jar and let it sit overnight... it's more like a parfait... http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal Pint mason jar 1/2 c steel cut oats 1/3 c blueberries 1/4 c greek yogurt honey and spices (I like pumpkin pie spice) milk Layer oats, berries, and yogurt.…

This. I am a CSI with the State of Florida and completely agree with this.

WOOOOOOOO!!!!! :bigsmile:

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What kind of pain are you talking about? Is it just sore/tired? Dull/achy pain? Sharp/pinching/stabbing pain? If it hurts to do stuff without weights (reaching, driving, dusting, etc.) then I'd give it a rest. If it's just sore you are OK. Also, you don't want to work the same muscle groups two days in a row (this is just…

I cut mine in half with the peel on before freezing... I nuke them for like 15-20 seconds and the banana slides right out of the peel.

Freeze them. Then put them in the blender with a little honey and make "ice cream". Nomnomnom.

OMG I never really understood the pain and suffering of cramps until I went off the pill recently... I feel like my body is being torn inside out. This is hilarious!

Costo or Sam's club. You can buy meat in bulk and freeze it. Their produce is good, too! Then throw meat, veggies/beans, and broth/sauce in a crock pot and make brown rice. You will have dinner for days :) Buying produce at a farmer's market is both economical for you and your local farmers. Spinach, peppers, and tomatos…

I don't have a binge issue but I do cave into cravings more than I should... I'm going to remember this!

Never hear of jogFM!! This is awesome! Thanks!!!

I love stories like this!! Congrats and keep up the hard work :drinker:

I've gone to a running store and after I found the pair that fit/felt best I went home and bought them online for less :) Amazon.com, Zappos, etc. Good luck! I understand how frustrating that can be.

There's no harm in giving it a try! You will never know how it works for you until you try. Just be advised to start slow. Don't head out in them and do 4+ miles. Try run/walking at first because you will be using muscles you don't use when you run landing on your heel/midfoot. Enjoy! It's a different experience for sure!

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The app "sworkit" is fun... it has workouts in increments of 5 minutes, whether you want core, yoga, full body, etc.

I have the Polar FT40f. It comes with the chest strap and you are able to change the batteries on the HRM and watch yourself (some models make you send them to the manufacturer). Cals burned, HRM, and timer/clock. NO GPS/distance calculator. It is also water resistant to like 40m or something. I bought mine on Amazon.com…

I apologize in advance if this sounds redundant... I didn't read other responses :) Either one you can run/walk. If you want to see your "official time" then get the chip... you can still run/walk it. If you don't care, then don't get the chip... and you can still run/walk it :) 5Ks are for fun, but some people compete…

I third the belt idea :) Cute!!

Did MFP put you at 1200 or did you do that? If you did, maybe try using the MFP default? Make the settings for 2lb/wk loss and I bet MFP will allow for more cals/day. You seem to be working out a lot so you may be retaining a lot of water since you're building muscle. Try increasing your water intake maybe? It's definitely…

Welcome back! Congrats on taking the first step to get healthy :) Just remember it's a slow process, so set small goals. "I will walk 15 minutes today... then 17 minutes tomorrow." Or "I'm going to eat lean proteins with yummy veggies for lunch." When you focus on the entire journey as a whole it becomes very overwhelming.…

HEHE nice! Your hard work pays off! :drinker:

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I personally prefer morning workouts for this reason. You have no excuses at 6am. Get it done and then you can sit on your *kitten* after work OR sneak in a 2nd workout! :drinker:

I got a heart rate monitor so then I could just make up my own exercise and I had the actual calories burned to log. You'd be amazed at how few calories you actual burn compared to what MFP says sometimes.

I just read a really cool blog about how motivation is just the "sugar that helps the medicine go down". The medicine is commitment. We need to be committed to getting ourselves healthy to really get it done. It obviously helps to have the motivation, but first you need to be committed. Don't be so hard on yourself (does…