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Mine is open, anyone is free to add me :) I mostly make my own food, but I usually log as meals and not recipes (which means it's easier for you to see exactly what I'm eating). I'm also currently avoiding all sugar (except fruit), and eat very few bread products.

I'm in the same boat, with sweets. I just gave up caffeine for lent (for solidarity, not a Catholic here), and it wasn't so bad really. So I'm doing the same with refined sugar now, for the next 40 days. I'm 36 hours in and grumpy as hell. I have to be honest, I can't moderate my intake and lose weight at the same time.…

How about having a good exit strategy? Maybe making sure you have everything you need for the day after so you don't wake up the next morning and go eat a 1,000 calorie brunch. My birthday is coming up too, I don't plan on watching what I eat but I will be exercising that morning and the next day, and I'll probably plan…

My balance became rock solid after doing about 4 months of tai chi with a really good teacher. The important part though is balancing one leg for 1-3 minutes, timed, 1-2 times/day. Start just with heels together, toes apart like 2 sides of a triangle(this is tai chi not yoga) and put all the weight in one foot and ever so…

I am really shocked at the level of misinformation here. Some questions should be saved for educated experts. https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/01/magazine/tara-parker-pope-fat-trap.html?_r=2&hp=&pagewanted=all&

It depends on your strength level. If the intensity is so hard that you can do only a few reps, than it's strength/weight training. If they're so easy you can do a lot of reps, then it's endurance training. There's always a way to make squats harder without weights, unless you're already capable of doing one-legged squats…

0: Are you are strict vegan, ethical vegan, or strict vegetarian, or other? Would be considered strict vegan if I didn't occasionally eat honey 1. How has your health changed since your transition into veganism? Has it improved? When I first went vegan, I immediately dropped 10 pounds. My skin is generally better, and I…

I used to do a a fair amount of Kundalini, I really enjoyed it and I definitely enjoy workouts of the body/mind connection type. Now I go to a studio that blends yoga with inspirations from Buddhism and Buddhist meditation (in a very secular way, similar to Kundalini), and that does it for me too.

I'm a long-time vegan, any other vegetarians/vegans are welcome to add me :)

I find that slightly ironic on a fitness forum for dieters! We're all learning how to stop indulging ourselves in overeating and lethargy for the sake of better health and less suffering. Sometimes what's best for us, or our environment, or our planet doesn't feel comfortable in the beginning. These days I feel GREAT…

Yup. Thanks for reminding me that there are more important things to think about than the food I don't let myself eat!

Mine's the most simple - leftover quinoa and Kirkland raspberry spread. Perfect replacement for a PB&J, or to satisfy that sugar craving quickly and efficiently. Or maybe I've been dieting too long....

Aw, you said SOME vegans! You made my day! (And I prefer the "middle path" myself when it comes to what I eat)

For budget reasons, I have bottled lemon juice in my fridge for cooking. If I were using it as part of a fast or something I'd probably go with real lemons. Also, they keep forever in the fridge. Buy them on sale, throw them in the crisper, should be good for at least a few weeks if not longer. Making sure there's no…

Wolf Creek. Never want to watch that again, ever.

Thanks everyone, you're awesome. I'll try and get a workout in and plan a veggie stirfry for later. I agree it's just one day, just want to make sure it doesn't destroy my momentum :)

You Are Your Own Gym is pretty good, also he does let me ins as a precursor to pull ups. All you need is a belt and a sturdy door (or pole, or staircase beam, etc.) Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPvK5FamZKY The more bent your legs, the harder the exercise. Once you've gotten good at doing them with your knees 90…

There could be a lot of other factors as well. 1 cup of water weighs 1/2 pound, "that time of the month" has a pretty significant effect on weight (I usually go up a few pounds). Drastically changing your diet AND activity level can do lots of things to your body. The best you can do is meticulously log every last item you…

So to reiterate what everyone else is saying, you can't "save up" calories for the weekend. Just like you can't expect to drink 2 gallons of water and not get thirsty for a couple days. We're not camels! The only people that could possibly consume >1,000 calories in a sitting are athletes that consume 3-4,000 calories per…

I assume because she feels like she's talking about something no one else seems to want to talk about. I get ALL of my support and motivation online. I have friends that want to lose weight but don't commit to a regimen and certainly don't commit to a diet. I've literally wasted over a year waiting for friends to get on…

I'm vegan, feel free to add me if you want :) if you find yourself in a state of craving, try to narrow down what exactly you're craving - is it a salty/fatty craving? A texture craving, like something creamy, or chewy? Is it the social aspect, coming together to enjoy a common meal? Finding answers that both respect your…

If you want to see a steady line, try using http://www.weightgrapher.com/about you can enter in past weight too. It'll help smooth out what looks like constant gain/loss.

Glad you got to vent. His behavior has nothing to do with being a vegetarian, as you acknowledge from the start, so why even bring it up? It would be as if you knew a jerk who also ate a lot of cookies, and then titled it, "I know this a-hole cookie-monster," insinuating that all cookie monsters are likely to be a-holes.…

Hey, it's an opportunity to check your form (even when running! Head up, shoulders back, are your feet straight) AND maybe work on some self-acceptance :P Got a big chance to do that at yesterday's first dance class EVER, facing the mirror. It was easier to stay focused when I tried to stay objective about what I saw and…

For all of you doubling up, there ARE bras out there that eliminate the need for that. I got a Moving Comfort Bra and that thing keeps everything in place with no need for extra bras and fitted tank tops and what not. There are other brands out there that offer wired sports bras too. I suggest getting a proper fitting (NOT…

Can't find the article, but I read that most HRMs can be up to 10-15% off. So give it a little leeway.

Hi folks (and Jenna), you can easily see a long report and also the sugar intake by going to the bottom of her food diary page and clicking on view full report(printable). Adjust the date. Many of the days are well over 70g of sugar, some over 100. The recommended daily limit for women is 24g - and does not pertain to…

Hello! Awesome that you're into trying new things with an open mind :) I juice as well as eat solid foods. I find it refreshing, energizing, and easy on the stomach (although you can have adverse reactions if you do too much too quickly). I do the normal mean green juice for the most part, the recipe you can find on his…

Of course, it's still fairly easy here to be an unhealthy vegan - like me, last year. I did lose 10 pounds just by switching from vegetarian to vegan, but still overweight. However, in the last 2 weeks that I've been eating very healthily and getting regular workouts, my mood has completely changed. Negative emotions like…

A door, a sturdy table, some chairs, a yoga mat. And a copy of Body By You (or You Are Your Own Gym). You can easily find information online about bodyweight exercises. If you really get into strength training(lifting weights), you can always invest in equipment if you find yourself wanting. I also jog/walk and take yoga…