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Thanks all for watching. I just hope that the more "I put it out there" the more it will positively enforce me to stick with it!

No one? :'(

I totally get where you're coming from. I know before races and even before a big TV appearance I had, it was like I was self-sabotaging myself and I was fully aware of it, yet I couldn't stop it. Good luck with your journey! I feel ya!

Hello. I'm Monica and I'm 29 from Newport Beach, CA. I have been a vegan for over a year now. I made the leap after watching what I thought was a movie about juicing, but really was about veganism (the movie was "Vegucated"). The movie changed my life and opened my eyes! I'm such a huge animal lover, always have been, and…

I LOVE RunKeeper! It syncs with my Polar HR monitor and MFP. You can also plan your routes online ahead of time.

Hey ladies! My boyfriend and I are starting Insanity tonight. Has anyone done Insanity on a vegan diet? Just wondering if you could help me out a little here...

WOW! What a big difference! Good work!

I'm 5'8" - CW 175-180, GW: 135

LOL I was just posting on my profile how much I hate the WW scales. Read a ton of Amazon reviews about my current WW scale memorizing your weight and its inaccuracies! What a POS! I KNOW I've lost weight (there's no way I couldn't have) over the last 3 weeks, but my WW gives me the same reading over and over... I would…

Venti Caramel Frappucinno Lite with Soy and No Whip

Sorry for the technical difficulties...pictures finally up. Had to ditch Photobucket and go with TinyPic. A post I thought would take 20 mins took 2 hours! :explode:

WHY DOES PHOTOBUCKET HATE ME?!?!?! I'm about to punch my computer.

UPDATE: Well, it's been two weeks of counting calories and exercising and yet again, my scale spiked after this weekend (it had been stuck at 173.9 all week and this morning, 178.7). I'm replacing the GD batteries on the scale today because I need SOME sort of excuse why this is happening!! :noway: The only thing I can…

Well, I am going to be hungry for a meal at 4:30 because of my body/tummy clock...I don't think nuts are gonna cut it. I usually have a Lean Cuisine, but would something like oatmeal be better?

I moved into a new office building without a microwave or fridge. So my new lunch is 2 slices of Ezekiel sesame bread, organic crunchy peanut butter, and sliced banana (inside the sammy).

AFI! A lot of their albums start out slow and gain momentum. Try the album Burials or Sing the Sorrow!

High Intensity Interval Training: A form of cardio training that involves cycles of high intensity bursts and low to moderate intensity recovery.

I used this training plan, and ran my first 5k in May in just under my goal of 30 mins: http://running.about.com/od/racetraining/a/intermediate5K.htm

I LOOOOOVE FitnessBlender! They have 1,000 calorie HIIT workouts, and they are super easy to follow. Plus, you can play your own music over it (as in, you don't have to listen to some cheesy workout music, because they don't have music in their vids).

Is it okay to take Ibuprofen before a race?

Yes - I run in the street on the side of the road and I know it slopes down a bit on the right. I can't run on sidewalks because of the driveway slopes. I try to run in the middle of the street but sometimes I can't because of cars (I wear a blinky light belt because I always run at night...but you never know if someone is…

Amazing story! You look fantastic (and you're firm and toned - no sags!)

Beautiful video! Congrats!

Yes...but then I remember that I have no self control when it comes to booze, and when I'm drunk I'll eat whatever I can get my hands on...and I pay for it the next day on the scale and with a headache! I've also noticed that when I drink, the next day I never want to go running or do any sort of exercise. Not worth it to…

SNAKES?!?!?!?!? AGHHHH!!!!! :laugh:

Bump. Anyone?

Newport Beach

Planning your meals ahead of time is the best thing you can do! Sunday should be your prep day...Tupperware will be your new BFF...something you can fridge or freeze down for the week (it's also much less expensive than making new meals everyday) and pop in the microwave and you're all set. I do it for myself (I'm a…

Agreed. I lost 25 pounds in less than 2 months with Paleo. No carbs, no sugars, no dairy...lots of meat, eggs, and nuts. Be prepared to do a LOT of cooking and prep everyday.

Even weirder. I lived there for a total of 3 years over the course of my youth. A small town called Dragør!