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Nope. I take citalopram and am down over 30 since the first of the year. The depression contributed to my lack of motivation and self care. The medication has helped to take control of my health.

Just saw the bronchitis comment. I actually completely changed my diet after spending New Years Eve at the doctor with a sinus infection and bronchitis. I'd been sick for a month and couldn't shake it. Ended up on steroids, antibiotics and an inhaler. It was my wake up call. I started clearing out my cabinets and replacing…

I know it is a controversial word, but "clean" up your diet. Can't tell you how much my energy, (and sleep for that matter), improved when I started focusing on whole, nutrient dense foods and got rid of all the processed fillers.

Chicken breast, can of pineapple chunks with juice, chopped red onion, chopped bell pepper, sriracha and soy sauce. Throw all in crock pot (6 hours? or so). Serve over brown rice.

Crockpot Apple oatmeal. Cook 2 chopped Granny Smith apples in 3 cups water, 2 Tbls stevia (or equivalent sweetner of choice) and cinnamon to taste. Cook on high for 1 hour. Stir in 1.5c oatmeal and cook an additional 45min or to desired consistency. I even like mine cold with milk. Yum

My recipe posted above is better, tho I do think this is the one I started with and modified ;-)

Yeah, I've put juice in as well. The bbq sauce I've swutched to recently is more liquidy - but then I cut preservatives and gluten, so that makes sense. I don't know why it wouldn't work with other flavors, so long as you had some type of liquid to keep the chicken from drying out.

I just posted one in the shredded chicken thread. Another couple: 1). Baked chicken breast served on brown rice tortilla with cheese, lettuce and fresh mango, (or pineapple, strawberry, eat), pico de gallo 2) Green curry - sauté thinly sliced chicken breast with jalapeños, an onion and some super fine chopped ginger until…

I do crockpot bbq chicken - chicken and bbq sauce, sometimes add in pineapple chunks. Shred after cooked and serve with coleslaw (made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo). If I'm feeding others I'll serve on a Hawaiian roll like a pulled pork sandwich

A bag of pre soaked pinto beans and about six cups of chicken broth in crock pot. You can also add in flavoring - chopped onion, garlic, seasonings such as cumin, salt, etc. My favorite is lime juice and jalapeños. Bake on high for eight hours or until beans are soft. Drain out liquid and set aside. Then mash bean with a…

One of my staples is plain Greek yogurt topped with berries, pecans and a drizzle of honey.

Made a big salad with baked chicken, sun dried tomatoes, red onion and fresh grated Parmesan. Topped with a drizzle of olive oil, basil, sea salt and balsamic vinegar.

I do not eat sugar - I read labels and try my hardest to avoid anything that contains sugar. And I still go over every day. Personally I don't pay any attention to it, just try to make sure my sugars come from natural, unprocessed and unrefined sources.

Make this all the time, tho I prefer more heat and add fruit. Usually mango, but pineapple or strawberries are yummy also. Serve with chicken and cheese over a whole grain tortilla. Yummy!

Capt_Apollo - OMG, love the link! Thanks fir the laughs!

Open mouth, insert pizza, chew, swallow, die happy. But seriously, most pizza slices are under 300 calories a slice. Fill up on salad first, limit yourself to a piece or two. Maybe try to burn a few extra calories. Don't stress over it so much, enjoy life.

It is a specific type of squash, spaghetti squash. You simply bake the squash and scoop it out of it's shell. It is naturally in strands, the fork just breaks them up, and fluffs them a bit. Personally I love spaghetti squash, but I don't think it is in anyway resembles pasta. If you are expecting aldente, carb heaven, you…

Sounds interesting.

Add butter to your bread, maybe full fat Greek yogurt instead of Yoplait. Cut out the soup and replace with chicken or pork. Use a salad dressing instead of balsamic. Shrimp is crazy low in calories, maybe eat steak instead? No more food, significant increase in calories.

Coolers are your friend! Also as for healthy foods on a budget - beans, brown rice, eggs, and fun a local farmer's market for seasonal fresh fruits and veggies. All wholesome, healthy and filling.

Chicken tacos. I had them for lunch and they are quite filling. Mine were 392 for the two, but that was with an ounce of cheddar cheese. Two mini La Tortilla whole wheat tortillas - 50 cals each 4oz chicken breast, divided in two - 120 calories Homemade mango salsa - varies a bit, but usually about 60-70 cals Mango salsa -…

Because it is no one's business what I eat?

Can I get in for 75 this month please? Didn't track total miles in May, and missed knowing that figure. Thanks!

I really try not to, but my Aussie is super sneaky :-(

I would think it depends on what you goal is. Most people are capable of covering 3 miles on foot. Keep in mind not everyone runs the 5ks. Some walk, some a combination of walk/run, and some push themselves for PRs. If I were you, I'd do it for the fun, the experience and the motivation, regardless of the pace you choose.…

I don't put them on my dogs. My dogs know to stay at my side when told to do so. Anyone with self control, authority and consistency should be able to achieve the same with animals or with children.

This is helpful, thank you! The shoes I ran in were a Brooks hybrid, so maybe I will try an actual road shoe. Maybe if I head town to the bike trails along the river, road running won't feel so tedious. I'm actually less than 10 pounds from a "healthy" range, so not too worried about that. I'm up to running between 4-6…

No two people have the same feet or the same body mechanics. What works for me, may be disastrous for you. Seek professional help and go to a reputable running store to get fitted. Pay the extra money for their expert advice and get what is right for you. After you know what works, you can save money if needed and buy…

Unless that was all drowning in oil, I'm at a complete loss as to how it could total almost 2000 calories.

When I started, I didn't. Now almost three months in, my body demands them once or twice a week. I've been trying to figure out why this is - yes, I'm working harder, longer, faster, etc. but I also have a base. Seems that when I was just starting out, the unused muscles should have been every bit as fatigued?