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my boyfriend works at a shop where they sell vibrams (one of the only places in the area). they have a lot of people buy them to use for barefoot street running who swear by them. if i remember, i'll get more information from him or reviews from his customers.. :]

wow- that's awesome! i'll have to keep this in mind for if I need it in the future! :] thanks for posting and awesome work!!

My boyfriend and I get Chinese once a week with his grandma. Sometimes I get Subway instead, but if I do get Chinese I just ask that they steam chicken and vegetables and have sauce on the side. (I just order the dish I want the sauce from and request the steaming and sauce on the side so it is less confusing for the…

I usually keep dark chocolate on hand. I love the Dove Dark Chocolate silky promises. I usually just eat one or two of those. Other ideas: Hot chocolate, pudding, jell-o mousse (you can freeze it, too!), or chocolate cool whip topping.

The first time I did it, I stopped at 7 minutes. The second time I did substantially more of the workout (I didn't push so hard the first 7 minutes the second time!).

That is awesome!! You are well on your way!! :]

My boyfriend and I spend about $600 every month (this includes household odds and ends and dog food - which is almost $60 by itself!). We also spend about $150 to eat out every month (Mondays we always eat out with his friends). We live in a nice suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, for reference. We need produce each week and…

This sounds delicious for ANY time! :] I'm going to a party at someone else's house, but I am planning on packing some fruit.. yum. The hosts are ordering pizza without cheese and lots of veggies for themselves and they offered to share with me.

I love my cardio kickboxing class! (usually more when it is over than during... haha) Let's be friends!

I go to the gym, but this is mostly because I don't have any weight machines available otherwise. I also have a personal trainer at the gym, which is another perk. He definitely works me out harder than I can work myself out.

That's awesome!!!!! I had the same experience a week ago with my old size 10s. So not fit for going ANYWHERE in, but they button and zip now! I totally feel your succses!! Keep at it!! :]

I would try and figure out -why- you're snacking. I've been battling snacking for boredom for... my entire life. I agree with another poster that suggested finding a hobby or something to occupy your time with. Otherwise, just make sure you have healthier options to what you're craving for a snack, which it sounds like…

I have the same problem with oatmeal! It is delicious and everyone says they feel so full for hours.. not me! Every one is different, I guess. Try yogurt and/or fruit for your snack before lunch again? That's what I do if I have oatmeal.

You look fantastic! Thanks for sharing about maintenance! I know when I get there, I would have been super nervous and you've taken a some of that away. :]

I haven't tried them yet, but I just picked up La Tortilla Factory whole wheat tortillas. They're 80 cals per wrap (they're the large ones.. like 10"?). The package says low carb, but I'm not worried about low carb, so I'm not sure off hand what they are. At any rate, my personal trainer recommended them.

I just was wondering this this morning! I see myself in compression shorts and a sports bra hiking and canoeing all day in Maine on summer vacation with my boyfriend's family.

I really dislike Greek yogurt, sadly. It reminds me too much of sour milk (I didn't add anything to it - but I think I ruined myself from trying it again in the near future). ANYWAY. My personal trainer likes his with honey and sunflower seeds.

I'm up by Cleveland!

I eat breakfast at 8:30 (which is much too late since I wake up at 6:00.. gotta figure this one out) Snack at 11:00ish Lunch at 12:30 Snack at 3:00ish (especially on gym days) Dinner at 6:30 1/2 the week and 4:30 the other half (6:30 days require another small snack) Usually a snack again around 8:00 Sleep at 9:30! Snacks…

Giiirrrlll.. I know what you mean! I usually go back and forth between sugar and salt cravings during that time! I read something somewhere (I can't recall where, but I don't recall it being untrustworthy) that your metabolism actually speeds up about 5% during menstruation. Neat fact. The the point: Dessert flavored…

I know what you mean. I used to feel better when I was younger and got sore/cramps and was active. My head is pounding ... I don't want to get sick during class, haha.

Chipotle and Subway, hands down.

I LOVE Luna bars! I actually only like two of the varieties available at our grocery store (Vanilla Island and Nutz over Chocolate). I have one with green tea for breakfast every morning at work. Yum, yum, yum! :] I usually need a small snack about an hour before lunch, though. But, still. A 3 hour hold over isn't bad for…

just got a crock pot... sounds yummy!

I have the same type of issues. I have some things hanging out in my head that I learned when I was younger that have associated a lot of feelings with food. I'm still working on it in counseling, honestly. It can be really hard. Once you put some sort of recognition and thought around what you're doing and why, it can be…

bump. one of my favorite foods!

That's awesome. :] Congrats!

I'll have to check this out later!

I think I'm getting a crockpot this week! Definitely one of the first recipes I will try! Thank you for sharing!

Have a serious talk / go to couples counseling / get a new boyfriend. There's no reason you should endure any negativity for trying to be healthier person.