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Here's a nice walk that could take you most of the day: - Start on the lower end of Newbury Street, at the intersection of Newbury and Mass Ave. Have a late breakfast at Trident Booksellers and Cafe. - Spend the morning walking all the way up the street; it's all funky shops and cafes, and the stores get really high-end as…

Just watched that TED talk... that was great! Thanks for sharing.

Depends on your definition of healthy. :) I eat Paleo and get most of my recipes from Pinterest... Nom Nom Paleo and Paleo Leap are especially good recipe sites.

I like the matcha Pocky, they're pretty tasty. It's a chilly rainy day here, makes me want to brew up a cup!

Go Brian go! Feel free to add me, just started my own journey towards 120 lbs down a few weeks ago. We got this!

Congratulations! You are ROCKING that bikini! :)

I highly recommend the book "Stick With It" -- it's all about how to break bad habits and helps you set up your own plan to tackle whatever bad habit you want to change. I read it a little over a month ago, and it's changed my life (and it's what got me onto MFP to begin with)... for the first time in my life I feel like…

That although I look 100% Irish (my mom's genes), my ancestry is actually part Sioux (my dad's side).

homemade chipotle ranch dressing.

Paleo itself won't help you lose weight, it's simple calories in/out. However -- I've found that choosing Paleo foods for those calories has helped to cut down on my cravings, and I'm not so hungry between meals. There are a ton of recipes on Pinterest, and Michelle Tam of Nom Nom Paleo has great recipes and tips. Good…

Thanks @RalfLott - I probably should have clarified - I was officially diagnosed with hypoglycemia about 15 years ago. I did a 7-hour glucose tolerance test... 3 hours into it, I was on the verge of collapsing and they called my doctor to tell me they were stopping the test and feeding me. :) Might be interesting to test…

- testing my glucose throughout the day - nope, never done that. How does one test, is it with those urine sticks? - Blood pressure has always been fine, just got my annual workup a couple of weeks ago and it was great. - No diabetes meds. Reducing the carbs helps with my hypoglycemia because it keeps me from crashing...…

Skinny mojito - ask them to make it with a Splenda packet instead of the sugar syrup. Or vanilla vodka with diet Coke...

Thanks guys, this is a huge help! I was actually thinking my protein might be too high... sounds like my bigger concern is the sodium part. I'm drinking a ton of water, but not watching the salt. I'll up it this weekend and see if I perk up a bit. :) Thanks!!!!

This recipe is spectacular: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/stewed-zucchini-with-garlic-basil-and-mint I'll warn you though, the zucchini cooks down to almost nothing so add another veggie side if you want a full meal. It says 6 servings, my husband and I can eat the whole thing between the two of us. :)

My morning coffee -- we love this dark roast stuff from a local company, the blend is called "Punch In the Face". :P

I used to think I was sensitive to eggs... then I did a Whole30 and discovered that it wasn't the eggs, but the butter I was cooking them in that was making me sick. Go figure! Dairy and shellfish are bad for my stomach, wheat makes me cough like crazy, soy puts me to sleep. The soy one sucks because soy is in EVERYTHING…

I have a Pinterest board with a ton of amazing Paleo recipes I've found, happy to share ideas: https://www.pinterest.com/swingchickie/whole30-recipes/ I make each of these probably a couple of times a month. The Indian Chicken-Almond Soup is to die for, the salad dressings are delish, and I make my own version of the…

THANK YOU!!!! Believe it or not, I've been looking for a shade for an old lamp, and these look perfect! *cartwheel*

Soooooo jealous of that table! Love it! Right now our sofa is a cheapie Ikea one... we're going to check out Joybird once we're ready to get a new one, to see how those feel.

I'm a huge nerd for Mid-Century Modern architecture. My husband and I live in a house that's basically a 1957 time capsule... coming home is like walking onto the set of a 1950's sitcom.

I'm a purist - slice it super thin, toss with olive oil or melted duck fat, salt and pepper, and roast (or grill) until it starts to char. I could eat it every night!

Today my company did a team-building afternoon of bowling. Not only was I able to bowl without tweaking my back (a big victory for me)... but the wight of the ball was equal to the weight I've lost in my first month on this journey. It felt so amazing to lift that heavy ball and throw it down the lane over and over again,…

Philly here!

Are you ready for Musikfest???

I'm not even kidding, I did a double-take because for a split second I thought you posted a photo of Beyonce. :) Your LEGS!!!! You look absolutely spectacular. You're giving me hope! Congratulations!

A couple of months ago, I bought a pair of adorable wide-legged pants that were really snug on me (they have no stretch)... I needed to wear some heavy-duty Spanx underneath just to be able to zip them up. I wore them to work today and could put both arms down my waistband (!!!)... my husband said they look like clown…

I make a couple of frittatas on Sunday, and then nuke a slice every morning. Keeps me from hitting the McD's drive-thru... :)

Eating lower-carb, with lots of green veg, will help keep you full longer. For some of us, eating carbs can swing our blood sugar and make us really hungry. (i'm so jealous of the above poster who eats a bagel thin and peanut butter for breakfast... if I ate that, I'd be on the floor in about an hour because I'd crash so…

Walk, walk, walk! Wear really comfortable shoes and just walk everywhere, try not to take a cab or the subway unless you're going really far. (BTW, make sure you walk the High Line, it's lovely.) You should be able to find decent food choices whatever neighborhood you're in... although midtown, especially the area…