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Yesterday was my 990th consecutive logging day. : ) I have used this app on my phone to log my food intake every day since I started! I have lost a total of 75 pounds through diet and exercise and My Fitness Pal is the key.

I say go out and find a hilly country road and do some serious interval training! That's the best cardio workout I've ever experienced. But, then again, I can't STAND doing cardio on any type of machine, so I may not be the best person to ask. : )

I absolutely prefer running in the mornings! It is a great way to start the day and really gets my circulation going. I don't know about keeping me warm throughout the day, but I do find that my skin is a little rosy for a few hours after a run. : ) Plus, this way I have my workout in and don't have to think about it…

Excellent program!! It was the first and only exercise I did when I was first starting on the path to a healthy life almost 2 years ago. I started in December, so I did it on a treadmill and have been running at least 3 times a week (I switched to outdoors) ever since. Hang in there. It is really challenging and you will…

I am so impressed and even more inspired!! Thanks for setting a great example.

This is exactly my process, as well! It has to be quite intentional. A million conscious decisions every day.

Great job! I actually run outside on a busy street in my small town because I feel it provides me with a certain kind of accountability. I am more aware of my form breaking down and I don't stop to walk as much if I know that it is likely someone I know will be driving by. : ) And, on many occasions I have people come up…

I think that's a great idea! Who do we talk to??

I totally agree with you and that's why I haven't felt the need to run with anyone thus far. But, I'm just tired of not making any gains. Looking to change it up a little.

Brenda, I think that is exactly what I am looking for! My daughter is a college cross country runner and she always tries to train with someone who is slightly faster than herself. I wish I was anywhere near as fast as her and maybe we could run together.

I'm going to try it!! Thanks for your input.

That is a great idea! I don't know of anything like that around here. Wish I did.

Caterer here! : ) Put them into the pot and as soon as the water begins to boil, set a timer for 9 minutes. When the timer goes off, drain the boiling water and run cold water over them until you can hold them in your hand. Peel them under a tiny stream of cold water and you will have no problems!

Think about how many people have never and will never even attempt to do what you did! You should feel so proud!

You just saved me a LOT of time on Pinterest. : ) Thanks!

I love camping! It's actually super easy to eat healthy with a grill. We do something we call "hobo packets". You just put whatever you like to eat in a foil packet with a little oil, salt and pepper and then cook it over the coals. A couple of my favorites are salmon, new potatoes and green beans. Or, chicken breast,…

My husband (who is a champion powerlifter) says that athletes train movements (deads, squats, and benchpress) while bodybuilders train muscles (think of the guy standing in front of the mirror at the gym doing 50 sets of curls every time he works out) I'd way rather have the useful strength that comes from the full body…

You're my hero!! : )

I haven't read the entire thread, so excuse me if its already been said, but if you believe in God and the Bible, there is an acceptable diet laid out for us in it. And it most definitely includes meat and seafood, as well as whole grains, vegetables and fruits. God also told Adam that the animals belonged to the humans…

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Put one sliced cucumber and one sliced lemon in a gallon of water and place in the frig for a few hours. I love, love this! It's so refreshing on a hot summer day. And has zero calories!

You keep at it!! You can do so much more than you ever thought possible. When you feel your worst, read this again. I'm telling you from experience, it pays to keep moving towards your goal one step at a time. : )

I thought the same thing!

Right now I am having a delicious black bean and corn salad with a homemade lime-cilantro dressing. YUM!

Listen to the boys on this one. My husband is a competitive powerliftier (low reps of VERY heavy squats and deadlifts) and he has the tightest, cutest butt in the world.

My son's football coach always tells the boys to sit their shoulder pads and cleats out in the sunshine for a day or two to "de-funkify" them. If that's not a word, it should be. : )

How timely is this?? I needed to find a recipe for Buffalo chicken sliders for a wedding I'm catering this Saturday. I am trying this out on the family tonight! I'm going to serve it on small dinner rolls with lettuce, tomato and a little sprinkling of Bleu Cheese. Yum!

When you feel the need to find a "wet floor" sign and leave it sitting on the treadmill since you had to wipe down the ENTIRE machine!

I love my Mizuno Waves. I was having a lot of trouble with pain in my shins and feet before I got them and since I switched, no pain whatsoever. I went to Finish Line with my old Sauconys in hand and they were able to look at the wear on my old shoes and recommend the right ones for me. They were a bit expensive ($129) but…

I decided I would try this "weight loss thing" one more time by not making a single change in my life that I couldn't maintain for the rest of my life. I have done exactly that and lost 70 pounds since January 2011. I find progress to be the most motivating thing for me. I love feeling energetic and healthy and that…