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I currently have chicken curry going in my slow cooker: 2 chicken breasts, butternut squash and onions, garlic, ginger and curry powder and 1/2 can of lite coconut milk. About 30 minutes before we eat, I'll pull out the chicken and swirl through the crock pot with an immersion blender. Then I'll shred the chicken and dump…

I have used this recipe in peppers: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1248503--365-day-streak-my-most-effective-recipe I usually make a double or triple batch and put some in the freezer. We eat some in peppers, some on its own, etc. In peppers it's quite good just as-is, but if you have the calories to spare, a bit…

To get a fluffy, chewy on the outside, soft on the inside texture -- Extra firm tofu with the water pressed out. Marinate or not (not really necessary if you'll serve with a sauce). Cut into cubes and toss gently with some cornstarch. Bake at 375 until browned and the sides are a bit puffy. If serving with sauce, add to…

I'm right there with you! I finished C2K a couple of months ago and am continuing to slowly (SLOWLY) add a bit of distance. I don't focus on my speed, just on keeping going, one foot in front of the other. I finished C2K at about 14:30/mile and am now down to a little over 12/mile. I'm doing my first 5K this Fall too, and…

I second the Greek yogurt as a base. I like to add finely chopped onion, parsley and Parmesan. If needed, I think it out with a little milk. Kind of like a tangy ranch, plus a good way to sneak a little extra protein into your salad.

I have tried running many times before and never liked it, but this time around I am really enjoying it. One thing that has helped for me is to accept that I will have good and bad runs. There are some runs where I am just not into it, can't concentrate, my socks are annoying me, whatever. I used to take a day like that…

Thanks ladies!

Depends on how old your kids are, I'm sure. My toddler is a great eater. Sure he loves cookies and asks to go to McDonald's every time we pass one, but he also asks for seconds of salads and his favorite snacks are berries and apples. I like to get him involved in the process with me. When we go shopping, I give him some…

This, right here. I want my kids to see their parents engaging in a healthy lifestyle. I'm not in this to make always happy kids, I'm in this to make responsible, healthy adults. Part of that means showing them what it means to take care of oneself. But, for more concrete advice: When I take my toddler and baby in the…

I add them to my overnight oats.

I made a big batch of this for the freezer. My favorite way to eat this was stuffed in bell peppers and sprinkled with a bit of shredded cheese. Yum!

I eat overnight oats at least 4 times a week. My basic recipe is: 1/4 cup oats, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup NF Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp chia seeds and a dash of vanilla. Let that sit overnight. In the morning, I add some combo of fruit (blueberries are my favorite), nuts, peanut butter, almond butter. Adding frozen fruit at night is…

I have a 2 year old and a four month old. My husband and I both work full time and we work opposite shifts. It's great b/c we don't need day care but terrible b/c I have very little time where I am not working or the only one with the babies. My baby is also not sleeping through the night, so there is no way I'm getting up…

I've traveled with my almost 3 year old quite a bit, beginning when he was 5 months old. I usually try to really tire him out during layovers. This will depend on how mobile your son is (and if he's crawling, if you can find a place that's not grossly dirty!). If you can, try to let his get as many of his wiggles out as…

I am in the same place as you! My baby is 4 months old and just a few days ago I "caught up" to my weight loss from before I got pregnant. Still have quite a ways to go though. I am also exclusively BFing. I log it in my diary (-500 cals a day). There are other options in the database too, so when you start adding in food…

I do this all the time, and it's key to getting my family healthy balanced meals with our busy schedules. A couple of times a month I'll prep 4-8 family servings and stick 'em in the freezer. My favorites are things I can dump in the crock pot, but I also do stews, burritos, etc. We don't eat all meals in the month they…