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I cook mexican food that is healthy and he still likes it. Chicken fajitas are a staple for me when he is coming over.

Think about how much better you will feel afterwards! You won't be guilty and you will get a nice mood and energy boost from the workout!

I guess it depends on how bad you are. If you aren't so great and have to hit the ball several times before it's in the hole, or you are like me and take several "practice swings," then I suppose you are probably getting a bit more of a workout than someone who can score somewhere around par because you have to swing the…

I would guess it's the zucchini bread that's doing you in.

Right now I only swim once per week and I stay in the pool for an hour without taking too many breaks. I'm not sure how long the pool is at my gym (less than 25 yards for sure), so I have no idea how many yards I am doing which is kind of annoying. I do just try to make up little sets for myself even so. For example, one…

I have never been a morning person either. I do get excited for doing couch to 5k and love watching the sunrise, and that gets me going in the morning. I wake up around 5:15 to leave at 5:30. I don't like to eat anything before, but I do drink a glass of water. I just do a quick brush of my teeth or swish some mouthwash,…

1/2 avocado leftover black beans salsa 1 1/4 containers grape tomatoes cooked chicken for salads lite Italian dressing lite honey mustard dressing 3/4 gallon skim milk 1/3 large jug of florida's natural orange juice 1 fage strawberry greek yogurt 1 bottle white zinfandel 1 bottle cupcake "angel food" wine 3 cans miller…

I have this problem too. We often order sweets when visitors come in to our office and then there are always leftovers. What I am finding works for me is to occasionally let myself have some, but I will cut off a bite-sized chunk--for example, this morning someone brought in doughnuts and I cut a piece that was probably…

I currently live with roommates found on craigslist and they are great! I would suggest meeting in a public place such as a coffee shop and hanging out for a while and consider bringing a friend too. That way you get to know one another and feel safe.

Finished w2d1 this morning. I cannot believe how much longer 90 seconds feels than 60 seconds! Near the end I felt like I was really getting in a rhythm though and am looking forward to day 2! Good luck everyone!!

I picked my goal weight because that's what it says I weigh on my driver's license!

I feel your pain. My boyfriend is naturally slim and he wants to go out to eat often. Luckily, he is very encouraging and likes how I am trying to be healthy. Try planning a meal yourself and purchasing all of the ingredients and then cooking it together--planning and buying is half the work, and probably the half that he…

People DO say things like that to smokers all the time actually. I think it's rude to shout out at a stranger in any case, unless they are in danger and you are saying "watch out!"

Finished Week 1 this morning! Be careful if you are doing your workout outside today--at least where I live the air is thick with humidity. I could barely breathe at 5:30 this morning!

Just a note on what charbear said--do not automatically go for the great value brand without a quick comparison of price--especially of unit price! I used to be a walmart shopper, and was often surprised to find they sneakily would make the great value brand more expensive, or they would charge slightly less but the amount…

I tried the new cantina bowl at taco bell this weekend and it was really good. I also like the Mediterranean sandwich at potbelly.

I'm not sure where you live, but I live in a large city and only feed myself, and I probably spend about $40-50/week on groceries (unless I have someone over for dinner). I think $325/month will be plenty if you'd prefer to cook yourself. You will probably just have to get used to leftovers. I usually cook only one or two…

I used to have horrible cramps and could not stand working out during them. I didn't really have the option of skipping swim practice though, and I did not find that exercise helped. I found a heating pad after to be very helpful. I went on birth control and it made a world of a difference. My doctor was also willing to…

Orange Juice! A morning without it makes me so sad.

I haven't been doing this too long so I am still trying to figure out my schedule. I seem to be settling into this though: Monday AM - C25K for 30min Tuesday PM - "hard core" class (strength training focusing on abs, obliques, back, and glutes) for 30 min, lift weights for 30-60 min Wednesday AM - C25K for 30 min Wednesday…

This thread suddenly makes me think I should stop wearing underwear with jogging shorts...I never really thought about going without them. I am with you farmgirl, I am worried I would be too sweaty!

Ditto the frozen grapes. That is one of my favorite treats! Do you have a soft serve frozen yogurt shop where you live? I like that for a treat occasionally, and I usually add fruit as a topping. I have heard mixing a frozen banana in a blender with peanut butter or a little cocoa powder (and maybe some sweetener) makes a…

Have you tried a snack about an hour before going home? I used to have this same problem, but a small handful of unsalted almonds does the trick for me. It keeps me full through an afternoon workout too!

I made this last night and it was delicious! La Preferida - Black Beans Frijoles Negros 850 g (30 oz), 1 container (3 3/10 cups ea.) Spices - Chili powder, 1 tbsp Onion - Whole, Medium Size, White, Raw, 0.6 whole Corn (Frozen) - Frozen Whole Kernel Golden Corn, 1/2 cup I just heated that all up together in a saucepan. I…

I went to a handful and I felt like I was going to die the next day every time. I loved the intensity of the workout, but I felt that the instructor I had moved through explaining the moves too quickly and as I am really not coordinated and struggled. I also had a hard time because it is a very popular class at my gym, so…

I posted this on another topic yesterday: I eat this all the time for dinner. I love it because I end up with a ton of leftovers. Adding avocado slices takes it to a new level. http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/02/vegetarian-lettuce-wraps/ I also really like stuffed peppers, made with ground turkey, taco seasoning,…

I like to eat cauliflower in place of pasta.

Thanks for the encouragement everyone! I am not sure about the legality of mace here, and I just don't feel comfortable carrying that, so I will pass on that one. But I am running in my neighborhood, within sight of a busy road that has traffic at all hours, and I will be sure to let my roommates know my route. I don't…

I bought this little running fanny pack the weekend before starting C25K: http://www.****ssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11584711&cp=4406646.4413987.11400086.12723599 Note: the link is for di.cks sporting goods. Apparently MFP doesn't like that word hahaha. It works perfectly! It doesn't bounce at all and…

Wow desengel, I'm impressed! I think my pace is like 14min haha. I did Day 2 early this morning and really enjoyed it. It feels so good to see the sunrise and get in a workout before work. 5:30am is quickly becoming my favorite time of the day!