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Thanks, everyone! I was starting to get a little frustrated because I felt like I had lost some weight, but nothing really noticeable, so this was exactly the motivation that I needed! I am looking forward to hopefully fitting into a few more things over the next month or so and expanding my wardrobe without spending too…

1 lb frozen chicken breasts 2 cans reduced sodium black beans, not rinsed or drained 1 jar salsa of choice Put the chicken in the slow cooker and cover it with the beans and salsa. Stir to combine beans and salsa, then cook on low for 8 hours. Shred the chicken and return to cooker to combine. Use to fill burritos, top a…

Hiya! I am 31, female, 5'4", and I started at 238; now I am around 223. I lost sixty pounds about five years ago, then put seventy back on (was using WAY unhealthy habits last time, realized it, and hit the brakes...a little TOO hard!). Looking for sustainable life changes this time around, since I know that the older I…

I make this one constantly: http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2013/10/grain-free-paleo-vegan-cream-of-broccoli-soup/ The original recipe is a little bit bland on its own, so I added some garlic salt and red pepper flake and then it is BOSS. I also do three-bean turkey chili fairly often. It is inexpensive, hearty, and…

I am planning to get a tattoo when I hit my goal (which is going to be awhile). I lost my mother-in-law last November and I have wanted to get a memorial tattoo for her on my back, but I want to wait until I don't have fat rolls on my back before I get it. I think it will be nice to get a beautiful tribute when my back is…

I am an English teacher at a boarding school; I have been teaching for ten years, and in that time, I have earned a Master's Degree, gotten married, and taken on various additional responsibilities at my school (coaching, ACT tutoring, etc). Oh yeah, and in those ten years, I have gained seventy pounds, lost sixty, and…

I went to check out a friend's art gallery space last night and was asked by one of the partners if I would be interested in modeling for a figure drawing class because I had "an athletic but normal" body type, which would be interesting to draw. It was nice to have someone describe my body type as being in the "normal"…

Yep, this here, too. I ALWAYS assume that I am eating more than I have estimated and that I have burned less calories than I think. I've seen people do the opposite and then wonder why their weight never changes....

Yay! I hit 10lbs this week, too! That first ten feels epic, and it motivates me to keep it up. GAME ON!

Healthier Taco Dip: In an 8x8 pan, evenly spread one can of fat-free/reduced sodium refried beans. Sprinkle a little cheese or cheese substitute (I use Daiya because of an allergy - it is a vegan "cheese), really no more than 1/4 cup. Top with salsa of your choice and bake at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly. Serve with…

I started off slowly, beginning with swimming laps, and I was just starting to ramp up my workouts when I hurt my back/pinched a nerve over the weekend, which pretty much put the kibosh on that little endeavor for the next week or so. That is fairly frustrating, to say the least....

*This!!!!!* While I like the idea of how much weight I would be losing by following this diet, between the cost and the restrictiveness, I found it unsustainable for me. I also didn't like the idea of cutting out entire food groups simply for the sake of dieting; I already cut dairy out of my diet because of an allergy,…

I do pretty much all of the cooking in our house, since my husband's kitchen skills are frightening, so this isn't a HUGE problem for me, but I do like to keep some back-ups in place for when I really don't feel like cooking, etc. We typically have at least berry mix (strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and…

Actually, news reports are now saying that this was a social experiment set up by a bunch of internet trolls who flooded various social networking sites with posts alternately supporting or condemning the phenomena. While it isn't a new term by any means, the fact that it is now trending on social media is a deliberate…

If you have time to get back to your house and grab a quick bite of something (just not enough time to go home and cook a full meal), I would recommend getting a slow-cooker and making meals that way. Ten or fifteen minutes of prep, then your house/apartment smells awesome when you walk in the door and your healthy meal is…

Yay! Congrats! i just started training for my first 5k, so a post like this makes me smile. I hope to work my way up to a time like yours! Congratulations and be proud of yourself! :happy:

Probably around $150-200 for two people, with both of us eating all three meals at home, plus snacks. This includes lots of fresh veggies, chicken, pork, fruit, and dairy replacements (I am allergic, so we buy soy yogurt, which is a bit pricier than regular yogurt, and almond milk). This also includes paper and cleaning…

I followed this recipe, but added some other spices to it to avoid bland quinoa (I think I added some cumin, curry, and garam masala)....it was pretty equally tasty both hot and cold :) http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/bobby-deen/butternut-squash-with-quinoa-spinach-and-walnuts.html I have also made a room-temp…

Oatmeal or Cheerios (any flavor...I am a little obsessed). I tend to do smoothies during the week, since I can drink them on my way to work, but on the weekends, I have a serious apple cinnamon Cheerios problem :)

I made her chicken curry with coconut milk last night, followed the recipe to the letter, and had the same problem. I ended up tripling the spices and adding it to the leftovers, and hopefully tonight's will be better. On a more helpful note, I found www.canyoustayfordinner.com and absolutely LOVE it. Blogger lost over a…

I make kind of a veggie/goat cheese s'more, if you will. Slice eggplant and tomato to 1/2 inch slices. Brush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano. Stack together (in order): one slice eggplant, one slice tomato, and some crumbled goat cheese, followed by another slice of tomato and another…

This is AWESOME! Congratulations!!!! You must be very proud (and you totally should be!). Keep up the great work!

I can't really afford to replace clothes each time that I lose one size, so usually when I can fit into two sizes smaller, I buy a few "staple" pieces (pair of jeans, some yoga pants, a couple pairs of dress pants for work, etc). In the interim, I make it work with belts to keep my bigger sized pants up and higher heels…

Sautee it in a little olive oil with some garlic and chopped mushrooms until it wilts down. Top a whole wheat pizza crust (easy to find at the grocery store) with goat cheese, pile the kale mix on top of the goat cheese (get the kind that is easy to spread with a butter knife) and bake for 25 minutes at 425. I usually do…

Actually, one of the reasons I have so much weight to lose is because of the amount that I put on while quitting smoking. In the past, I had very little success with attempting to quit because I was so freaked out about the possible weight gain. So, when I finally did quit smoking, I sort of allowed myself to shift my…

You could have also developed shin splints.... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003177.htm Those were the worst part of high school and college sports. I also second the suggestion about replacing your sneakers; you may have just kind of gotten to the end of the line with the pair you have been running in.…

I liberally coat a few boneless skinless chicken breasts in cracked black pepper and a little sea salt, then saute them in two tablespoons of olive oil. Remove them from the pan and cover them with foil to keep warm; set aside. Add two cloves minced garlic and a minced shallot back into the pan, cook for five minutes, then…

I spend an obscene amount of money on groceries each week, mainly because my husband eats a TON. He spends a solid two hours at the gym (minimum 30 minutes of running, hour of racquetball, followed by an hour to an hour and a half of lifting, kettle-bells, etc), so he burns through a lot of calories in a given day. We both…

Thanks for this one! BUMP

I cut up an entire head of Romaine lettuce and put it in a a big tupperware container. I have a smaller contained that is the size you would use for dressing, and I fill that one with a chipotle salsa and stick it IN the big container, on top of the lettuce (easier storage). I then bring a small container of grilled…