tamraj Member

Once upon a time, when I made a lot less money and was a single mom with three small children at home, I was a wizard at stretching a dollar and getting the most nutrition for my money. These days, with just two of us at home and a more demanding work load (job + school) and fortunately a lot more money to go around, I…

-Run a marathon or more- drawn to distance, not so much speed -Develop well defined muscles -To make the Grim Reaper run hard and fast to catch me! : )

That is fine until the day comes when for some reason you can't find where the hell you left it last! :ohwell: Better to have a couple of good strategies and battle plans up your sleeve, I think.:heart:

DISCLAIMER FIRST- this is what my doctor recommended for me but you should ALWAYS do your own research and consult your own doc (that is good advice for anything you read on MFP). Chromium Polynicotinate is said to regulate blood sugar as well as offer other benefits. I take 200 mcg at dinner time and it does seem to help…

Welcome back! You can add me- I am also here for the second time and seeing success this time around.

My think I more like amazing "lite" at the moment- (I promise to up the amazing factor when summer classes end in a couple of weeks) but I do have an open diary, and truly love to look at other diaries. Add me if you please.

i used to have about 230 calories with 17g of protein (smoothie and fruit) but just this weekend started to increase it to get a minimum of 30 g of protein for each meal, with an overall minimum of 90 g of lean protein per day. Calories on Saturday were 360 (Sunday I hit 22 g protein and 284 cal)- I can say that I was not…

You can also add me- we are heading the same way!

And bump.

Ditto the bump.

Bumping for later. Thanks all- same problem here.

That is fabulous!! and very inspiring. I am still turtle slow, but loving the running thing. Determination is a beautiful thing!

This is my third go round with running and I have experienced hip pain in my left hip each time that eased with rest. This time around I was on the verge of seeing my doc when my fiance happened to video me jogging from behind when we were out jogging one day and we discovered that when I run I tilt to one side a lot.…

What a wonderful thread. I am planning on keeping it near to me when I need inspiration as a new runner. I actually started about two years ago in the summer- something like C25K, and got to a certain point and decided I didn't like it as much as my other exercise and stopped. That winter I got a wild hair and went for a…

I am the same way! There are some things I just never have gotten tired of and really crave. I have had a smoothie for breakfast for about 4 years now (even on weekends) with a little tweaking over time, I usually eat the same snacks throughout the week- gala apple, reduced fat cheese, cucumbers and hummus, Greek yogurt…

Another lover of MFP here- you can friend me. I love progress!

You can add me, too- I've lost 22 and have about 20 more to go. I joined in 2010, too (I think- I can't see my join date right at the moment) but didn't really start using it till after Christmas this year.

Timely information- thanks!

Great resource- thanks!

Thanks and bump.

I just bought Activesleeve made by NXE at Radio Shack; 2 pack 1 black,1 white for $30.00. Used it this morning for first time- worked fine- has a moisture- wicking pocket- don't know about you but if my phone is touching my body anywhere (especially my bra) it is going to get wet, especially with summer coming on. My phone…

I second the Brian Mac website. The 220-age has been challenged by multiple fitness and cardiac experts. in addition, from what i understand, different sports will have different MHR. Here is a link to a calculator that will calculate MHR in using different formulas. Also, Runners World apparently uses 205 - (,5 x your…

>I'd have to say the opposite, don't expect life long changes through mediocrity. Average people do average things and get average results. It takes dedication to get the things you want, and I've accepted that. In order to reach my goals I don't always get to enjoy what I eat.< I have to agree. There are things I eat…

Be careful with niacin. Do your research (there are variations, some that cause less flushing) and start with low doses and work your way up to let your body become accustomed to it- everybody's body processes differently- I had a very frightening reaction to it because apparently also lowers your blood pressure so if your…

That is good to hear- one of the best side effects of exercise (aside from the weight loss, improved health and better looking body!) is how good it makes us feel- so I'm glad you are feeling good again. Sounds like you have a great plan. Congratulations BTW on your progress!

Sunflower seed butter, soy nut butter and all of the other nut butters are delicious in my opinion. I like to mix it up even though I like peanut butter fine because all of the nuts and seeds have a lot to offer. If you like the other nuts and seeds you should stand a good chance of liking the butters. The cheapest place I…

You can always try making it yourself. It is easier than you think, you know exactly what is in it, and you can control how tart it is by how long you incubate it. I make yogurt out of lactose free milk and it is not at all bitter/tart like many plain yogurts are. I don't care for it plain myself, but love draining it to…

Are we talking filling initially or filling for a long time? Cucumber and hummus are pretty filling and low calorie- you can eat a huge sliced cucumber for 34 calories- add 2 or 3 tablespoons hummus for 50- 75 calories and that will do for a while (lots of water).

I am on the Eastern Shore, too!! Beautiful Talbot County- but I do love the mountains in Western MD!

Insanity is what my fiance is doing. I am pretty fit- work out at least an hour (running, elliptical etc) a day plus weights and I did one of his DVDs and have the sore muscles to prove it- it will work your body! I also love Billy Blanks Tae bo DVDs- like Insanity, it is more than just a cardio- it really strengthens and…