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Yup. I was going to suggest Isopure too. I found it at a local organic/health store. It was ok, but has a weird bitter/sour/kinda gritty taste to it.

I prefer mutts. Any dog adopted from a shelter is better than one from a puppy mill or irresponsible breeder. My dog is a basset hound/daschund mix and he's the most amazing, loving, smart and well-behaved dog I've ever known. :)

I need to send this to my mom! She actually put her hand on my arm when we were out to eat and said "You've made such incredible progress! When you're done losing weight, I want to go with you to a plastic surgeon for a skin removal consultation". Needless to say, I was kind of offended... it's nice that she recognizes how…

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Do your best! Every consecutive day gets easier... so the longer you're at it, the less work it will seem to be. Do it for yourself. When you feel yourself slipping, think about (or even write down) the reasons you want to get healthy. I find that keeping a journal (specifically a running journal) helps keep me motivated…

Don't quit! Running is surprisingly refreshing... I started last April, trotting light pole to light pole and walking in between. I worked up to running an entire half marathon by September! You got this... If I can do it, anyone can!

I took a nutrition class in college a couple semesters ago... and the instructor said that too much animal-based protein (meat, eggs, cheese) can be detrimental, as it is easier for the body to store as fat. Plant-based proteins, however, such as soy, beans, etc. have different combinations of proteins in them that don't…

Fill your plate once (reasonably), eat it, then brush your teeth or chew gum. The minty freshness helps me avoid eating more junk to make my breath icky again! :)

Yup! I'm in the middle of my weight loss journey... I actually squeezed my bum into a size 12 this morning and went out feeling fab! Then I got to work and the boss had brought in donuts. I ended up eating three of them throughout the day! Yikes! But... I know it's not something I do often, and I know I've got lots of…

The BMI chart was created in 1830 in Belgium. It's hardly relevant to today's population, as lifestyles and even the foods available are very different that they were back then. If you like the way you look and feel, be happy with your body. No one can tell you what "perfect" is in your own eyes.

Don't worry about how fast everyone else is going. You're running for you, against you- no one else. Pace yourself from the beginning; resist the urge to start too fast and keep up with the pack. It won't do you any favors. Warm up a little bit before the race (sometimes even running up to a mile). They say the shorter the…

Just all-around gorgeous! Love that lip color! :)

Close! I'm 3/2!

That's definitely not too much. I heard somewhere that you should drink "your weight" (ounces instead of pounds, i.e. 130 lbs = 130 oz) in water every day if you're working out. We have wellness challenges at work in which we have to drink 72 ounces of water or more per day (9 cups the recommended amount for women, men…

Hi! I too was having a lot of trouble with migraines... until recently. I started seeing a chiropractor who focuses on strengthening my neck muscles- apparently my spine is curved forward where it attaches to my head, so if I don't keep good posture, my big ol' head pulls on my neck and causes headaches. I also try to do…

Try this: go to the grocery store and pick up two boxes of butter (4 sticks each) and look at them. That is TWO POUNDS! Seriously... it's not measly. That's a lot of fat to lose. My mom set out blocks of butter on the dinner table for me once when I was feeling down about a small weight loss. It really puts it in…

Banana Coffee Whole wheat bagel Peanut butter Smokey maple tempeh I feel like hard boiled eggs should be in there somewhere too... but they're #8. :)

122.... which is impressive for me! I have a history of giving up on everything after a couple weeks at the most. :)

I think it's been about 11 years since I've seen anything lower than 170 on a scale... I've been stuck at 178 or so for the past 2 months and would really like to see it dip again! Ultimately, I'd love to see what I look like at 140... not sure if I see a need to get below that! Although I guess 135 would get me into…

There is such a thing as plus-size modeling! Some of them are so much more gorgeous than "regular" models. :) I tried once... but I don't get the whole makeup and sexy thing, so I failed.

^ This. I heard that the BMI chart was made in like 1860 in a tiny town in Sweden or something, and just essentially categorized the town's occupants. I HATE the BMI chart... I honestly think it has little relevance in today's society.

Soul patch in the beard... lol

Ha ha... this makes me laugh. In my experience, none of the classes I've gone to were that weird! Sure, the poses are held for what seems like forever sometimes, but no gongs, no breathing through kidneys or folicles. Try a different class? I think the YMCA has some decent yoga classes that are less strange... :) I go to a…

I love Old Navy's workout stuff. I find that their capris and pants stay up a lot better (maybe they're higher?) than other brands... but I have jiggly belly and it tends to make everything fall off! I have two or three pairs of Old Navy running pants that are my go-tos for 5ks and such so I know I won't be pulling them up…

@ kmprice8 I'm terrible at guessing for men, especially just head shots... but maybe 190?

Go up for one healthy trip to the buffet, enjoy it, then pop some minty gum in your mouth or brush your teeth. The minty freshness may help you avoid eating more... not only will food taste funny, but you'll have a shiny, clean smile to flash around while socializing after dinner! :)

20 to 30 minutes is always better than 0 minutes...

Yup. I really like going to restaurants that have the calories up on the menu! Noodles & Co is good... but avoid the Mac and Cheese! 1800 calories for the regular size! Yikes. I usually go with the Japanese Pan noodles (a small at 360 cal) and add tofu (100 cal). Filling and tasty! The biggest problem I find with…

+a million! Those are the very best... along with any whole grains such as amaranth, millet, wheat berries, etc. And about the shrimp thing... it depends on if you're aiming to be a vegetarian, and what exactly vegetarian means to you. I personally do not eat fish (fish are animals too- nothing with eyeballs!) but I do eat…

Quinoa is the only grain/seed with all of the essential proteins our bodies need that they can't make on their own. As a vegetarian, I like quinoa because I know I'm getting what my body needs. It's a bit of an acquired taste though... a little bit "earthy" tasting... amaranth is another good one that has lots of protein,…