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I would just nix the coffee granules! The texture won't change at all. If you want caffeine and you would like to experiment with flavors, I would suggest trying matcha green tea powder.

As a mom of 3, your focus should be on your health as well as your childrens health. I have 4 children and I'm a marathoner, I can honestly say that I'd be way busier and poorer if I ate out at fast food resturants. I will occasionally eat a salad with chicken and nuts at Wendy's, but that's only in a pinch. It is worth…

I'm a big baker too, I LOVE eating all of my creations and that's why I end up gaining over the winter. I bake for my kids when I'm losing and I honestly can't let myself have one single bit or I'll splurge!! I will sometimes take a bite without thinking, then spit it out in the trash. :( I do bake "healthier" things,…

Here's a glycemic index of many foods, aim for foods with a glycemic index of 55 or lower. http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsweek/Glycemic_index_and_glycemic_load_for_100_foods.htm Here is an article explaining... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/27/low-glycemic-foods-diet_n_1630893.html

Ok, I hope you don't mind I peeked into your diary. Here are my suggestions... 1) eat 1/4 of your daily calories for breakfast, ditch the white bread and go for whole grains, like high fiber cereal like Kashi or simply oatmeal. Add some healthy fat, like walnuts or almonds and some protein, like fat free Greek yogurt or…

Hmmm, haven't had cream of wheat in many years, might have to try it again. I eat oatmeal almost every day and add cottage cheese, fruit and nuts. Not sure if cottage cheese would be a good addition to cream of wheat??? Add it after cooking.

I'm a marathon runner, running has done NOTHING about the fat in my tush and thighs. If I get my weight down to the very low end of my healthy weight range, which is in the 120's (I'm 5' 8") then it greatly improves.....but running makes me super hungry and it's almost impossible to get that low. If I switched my focus…

My advise would be to use your tredmill during the week, get up early and get your workout in before you leave for work. Here is a good one. I would advise doing this uphill routine 2 days a week and then just walking for an hour at 1% incline on the other days. Then going for a long 1:30-2 hour hike on the weekends and…

I agree with above. I trained for many years with a sore knee, I tore my meniscus in a marathon. It wasn't until I started strength training and increasing my miles steadily that it stopped hurting and swelling. Just be sure to run very easy, at conversational pace. You may not want to push it with any speed work right…

It is scary because you feel like you're going to undo all your hard effort!! I played around with calories a bit and found that I stalled at 1300-1500 (wished I would have upped them sooner!!), 1600-1700ish is my happy place, I feel full throughout the day and I'm not starving at night. I don't eat many of my exercise…

I make homemade bread, currently I'm working through the book The Bread Baker's Apprentice by Peter Reinhart. I love the recipes and my family and friends really enjoy the bread. I wouldn't be interested in a bread machine because I enjoy the process of doing it myself...well almost, I swear by my Kitchenaid!!! Here's a…

I see a huge difference, the lighting is probably affecting the 2nd and 3rd photos, but I see a change for sure!! You are well on your way to becoming the lean, mean triathlon machine you once were!!! I know all too well how life can get in the way of our goals!!! Congrats!!! :)

Great accomplishment! That's hard! I got through the 2nd week and had to quit because of injury. Next time I'll do low impact and try not to lift too heavy! Keep up the great work!

Fantastic progress so far!! I see people getting excited and doing well, then it gets tough and they quit. Just know that you may hit bumps in the road, such as plateaus, illness, stress, etc. I hope you don't experience any of those and this process goes smoothly, but just be aware...keep logging and staying active and…

I run fast twice a week when I'm training for a goal race, tempo and speed work, the other 3 days are easy. I run 7's for a 5k and 10k race and 8's for half and full marathon race. I've been running regularly for almost 20 years, racing for 10. In my 30's I dreamed of qualifying for the Olympics, but I don't have the body…

Your recipe looks good, but if you don't mind I have some suggestions to make them healthier. I would substitute whole wheat flour instead of white flour in this recipe, and possibly increase the honey to 1/2 cup and not add the brown sugar. The temperature also seems high, I would bake at 335 degrees if using all honey.

Women who crave chocolate might have a magnesium poor diet, chocolate has high levels of magnesium. I used to crave chocolate badly before my period, but now I don't because I eat magnesium rich foods daily. Almonds and dates are delicious together and satisfy that craving. If I feel like I want chocolate, I make a warm…

I have patterns for breathing...based on my footfalls. This came naturally to me over the course of 15+ years running. I can determine my effort based on my breathing or control my effort by my breathing. Of course if I'm going up/down a hill or speeding up it changes... Slow recovery - 4 breaths in 4 breaths out Easy - 3…

I add 1/2 cup 1% fat cottage cheese to my oatmeal after I cook it, it gives it more volume and great texture and tastes delicious with a few almonds and a bit of stevia.

Get ready to buy a size 8, because those size 10's are going to be falling off you very soon! Keep up the good work!

Sorry, responding to previous quote. I looked into your diary and I can pinpoint many issues as to why you are stuck, burgers, fries, pizza, candy, high carb snacks with no fiber. If you want to get your weight down, you have to eat clean and cut out pretty much most of the junk. Lots of veggies, nuts, seeds, fruit in…

Amazing work! You look beautiful, confident and so healthy! You are glowing! Congratulations!

"The difference between a jogger and a runner is an entry blank." ~ George Sheehan

I have 4 kids and nursed for 12-30 months each baby. I had no problem losing the weight with my first 2, it took me 5-9 months to get all the weight off, I used weight watchers. But after my 3rd and 4th it was really hard. It took me 17 months after my 3rd and over 3 years with my 4th! I was also older obviously, so I…

Here's my "meat and potatoes "dish...soooo good and healthier too!!! http://www.readysetyum.com/1/post/2014/01/healthier-turkey-shepherds-pie.html

My healthier enchilada casserole is delicious!!! I love the low carb whole grain tortillas. http://www.readysetyum.com/1/post/2014/01/healthier-lower-carb-enchilada-casserole.html

I make a protein "ice cream" that satisfies my sweet tooth. 1 serving of frozen fruit (blueberries, mixed berries, cherries, etc.) 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/4-1/2 cup almond milk Place ingredients in a small blender and blend until smooth.

I love this basic soup recipe. I've been making it once a week. I eat it almost daily and add grilled chicken, minced turkey or chicken sausage for protein. I use chicken stock. Very versatile and you can add different veggies. I double the veggies in the recipe. Enjoy!…

I love green tea for it's health benefits, Splenda on the other hand should just go in the trash!! If you need sweet in your tea, then a bit of honey, agave or stevia should do the trick. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130429114739.htm Splenda...stay far far away!…