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A salad is good but maybe try adding some lean protein (fat free lunch meat or a boiled egg/egg whites) and some grains. There are some great recipes that also use whole grains in salads. Quinoa is a great grain to eat cold and it's high in protein. I would try to increase your calories a bit, 981 doesn't seem like much if…

How about going to the park? If they are old enough, the kids can play and you can workout either on the playground equipment or on the grass. Mine are too young for that yet but I am looking forward to that day! OR if they are little, you should see if you can find a mommy and me workout to do with them...like baby press,…

Tuppeware has these containers that work awesome. We live in the north so our produce has to last 2-3 weeks and these do the trick. I think the 4 pack was CAD$80 but so worth it! Comes with 4 different sizes. I have been very happy with them. I find the green bags don't store well at all. We would keep our bananas in them…

I wanna join. Really need some motivation - 5 years ago I used to run marathons and now I am "too tired" all of the time!! My goal will be to run 100 miles this month.

If the pita pizzas just don't do it for you, I like to make my dough using only whole wheat flour. I usually add about a tablespoon italian spice right in the dough (I use a breadmaker to make the dough) and roll it out into 2 - 10" pizzas. Top with pasta or plain tomato sauce, sundried tomatoes and heaps of veggies (we…

I have to agree with the gag thing...I've tried, I can't do it. I've been trying steel cut oats which has more of a grain (think rice or barley) texture and is a little more tolerable. I also like to coat chicken breast or fish in oats as a healthier "shake and bake" option. Mix the oats with pepper/seasoning of your…