Serenitypath

I do a WHEY protein shake EVERY day, with an extra one right after any weight-lifting. It hasn't caused me to bulk up.

Jessica Seinfeld's book--yes! Chickpeas in choc chip cookies? The batch was gone faster than ever! Even hubby wasn't suspicious. Also, she recommends setting out fruits n veggies to munch on while dinner is still cooking. Chobani plain greek yogurt instead of sour cream. I've mixed whole grain pasta in with "wacky mac" or…

I have one. My review is positive. We've had ours for 2 or 3 years now with 4 people using it. My sister-in-law also bought one for her VERY bouncy kids. Both pieces have held up well. The only issue I have is that we don't have a space for it to be set up all the time. The covering has started to split from the kids…

Opinions are like noses--everybody's got one. Mine is in agreement with the starvation mode theory/malnutrition (avoid by eating adequate calories and NEVER skipping meals), possible water weight, and seriously, consider the long-term. Extremely rapid weight loss is a quick-fix. Most "experts" and "professionals" advise…

You can add me if you want. I started MFP not too long ago, but weight loss goals years ago--finally getting there!

I agree with SideSteel. On days that I lift, I warm-up for 20 min on a treadmill before lifting. My all-out cardio sessions are separate. I'm not a professional or expert, but this is what has worked for me: EVERY day, without exception, I start with a protein shake. I use whey protein, with a low carb count (currently, 24…

Try adding garlic salt to the lemon pepper and use extra virgin olive oil to bake it.

Please add me. I'll soon be 41, am Mom to 4 kids, have been diligently working on making intentional life choices with both nutrition and exercise, and am seriously considering setting a 5k goal. I'm a new-comer to this site, so am looking to network.