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In case nobody cited the source -- http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/06/18/cauliflower-chocolate-cake/ This blog features healthier versions of your favorite traditional treats: Cookie Dough Milkshakes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge, Brownie Batter Pancakes…

Yes. It will take 5 more weeks. Then you'll be there.

I took the 30DS with me -- it doesn't require much room - all you need is a towel and can subsitute water bottles for weights. But no reason why you can't put together a body weight/ hiit workout -- try "the Deck of Cards Hiit Workout" (bonus can use same deck for poker/gin/other vacation games): Remove the face cards and…

Miso soup (35 calories).

When I lost my motivation, I had to rely on my determination. So when I don't look forward to working out -- I still work out. When the thought of trying a new program makes me feel tired -- I try it anyways -- because it might make me feel excited to work out again. And a program means that I have to commit for a number…

Mediterranean Chicken Wrap (serves 2 - one for lunch, one for dinner!) 1 cups cooked chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces (you can use rotisserie) 1/8 cup each minced celery, onion and radish 1/8 cup chopped artichoke hearts 1/8 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoons pitted kalamata olives, chopped 1/2…

There was a study done where teachers were told that the class was tested and a group of "bloomers" identified, and that the bloomer kids would have a spurt of intellectual growth that year. And at the end of the year, the kids were evaluated, and it was found that the bloomers had in fact outperformed their classmates.…

Uh, how does your participating in an activity that you hate help him -- is it a tandem bike? Perhaps you could arrange to meet him somewhere - he bikes, you drive. Or perhaps you could find a park that has trails he could ride, while you sit on a bench and read. Encourage him to find a biking group - he should own his own…

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Make changes to your soda routine -- doesn't matter how, just as long as you ar breaking your habit and reducing (even if it is a small reduction) your intake. Some ways to change your soda habit: * Don't refrigerate it. It's a lot easier to resist when it's warm. * Buy smaller sizes - if you drink 20oz bottles, switch to…

Simultaneously. And lift heavy. There is absolutely no way that you could unknowingly overdo it and end up looking like a body builder. That would be like not paying attention when you bake and making a wedding cake by accident. It just doesn't happen.

Yum! I will try that!

Some of the surprise is that your changes make them really look at you. Our eyes take for granted those who are nearest to us -- you don't notice the small changes, like how grey their hair has gotten, or if they are getting more lines around their eyes, or if they have put on 3-4 lbs . Only a big change (new haircolor,…

IT IS OKAY to take breaks in between - and it's okay to modify it so that you can do the activities (for example when I started, I didn't use weights for some of the exercises, I had to build up to that). It is okay to GO YOUR OWN PACE -- I spent 19 days at level 1. It is okay to SUBSTITUTE movements for ones you have…

If someone saw me struggling and offered to help, I would not be offended. And even if they were dismissive in offering their help, I wouldn't let that put me off using the equipment I needed to use. It was one time, one day -- let's not let it influence other days, other workouts.

Talking about eating is fine. Talking about not eating is BORING. Just make sure that your eating/not eating is not a topic that you bring up daily, because nobody wants to have the same coversation daily.

Look up "Bento Lunchbox" or "Bento Lunchbox ideas" -- the box is designed to help you pack portion-specific amounts.

freeze dried veggies. or junior mints.

3 miles in 31 minutes? Wow. If you ran in my town's Turkey Trot, you would have beaten over 1,500 people (including me) . Just remember - everybody runs their own race at their own pace.

If she seems to be irritated with you making your own food, or makes snarky comments -- here's what you do: Agree with her. "I don't know why you bother, when I've made a perfectly good meal" "You are right mom, it looks fantastic . I bet you'll all enjoy that! "Not another salad, that's just fancy rabbit food." "Exactly…

Working out will give you energy. Sometimes when you feel blah, you want to eat -- because your body is looking for an energy boost, and you feel too tired to do anything active. But by working out you are releasing the stored energy -- and you end up feeling more energetic, not more tired.

Running clubs often group the runners by pace -- even if you think you are too slow, if all the groups are running the same route, that would mean you are on a route that has a lot of runners/foot traffic, so if you fall behind you won't be alone for long. Plus I bet that they have groups that are speed walking the route -…

Plenty of cities have running clubs and programs that can help you out - you should google your city/area + running. For example, check out http://phillyrunners.org/ •Everybody is always welcome at all of our runs, regardless of pace or distance. • There is no fee to join our club. Just show up and run. We do have a weekly…

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After I started MFP last year, my work clothes got baggy. So I went to the thrift store and got 2 pairs (and I donated my old pants). Then I lost a bit more, and the pants got baggy - so I went back to the thrift store and got 2-3 pairs (and donated those pants that I had purchased the previous month back to them). This…

For shorts, sizes vary by brand, and by store - which is why trying on is key. If you order online, try to do so from a place that does free shipping or free returns (like Zappos) Old Navy: Size 22 w43/h53 Lands End: Size 20W w43/50, size 22W w44/h52 ModCloth: Size 3X 43/h55 ASOS Curve: Size 20 w43.4/h53.5 Size 22 w46/H56…

this!

Good for you in speaking up for yourself. And please know this going forward -- these people who try to discourage you or tear you down - they don't KNOW you. They don't care about you any more than a toy to play with, and they don't think about you once you are out of their sight. It is obvious to all but them that they…

Could be he sees your working out as a hobby that he can't relate to , that is not only changing you physically, but is something that is foremost in your interests, takes up formerly shared time and directs your day-to-day life (diet, schedule) in ways that don't include him. He could just need time to get used to the…