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I would either just start packing my own food. Or offer to help in the prep to know what went into it. Or tell your family you are really trying to watch your weight and not to take it personally if you want to know how many calories is in something. Many times if they have used a recipe on the internet the calories are…

Did not finish the way I planed but I am still happy with how I spent my month. Hopefully next month my running will be better. 10/1 3 mile walk and circuit training 10/2 4.5 mile run 10/3 rest day 10/4 rest day (unintentional) 10/5 1.5 mile walk and circuit training 10/6 4 miles run 10/7 2 mile walk and circuit training…

I am not sure how healthy my snacks are but i like them. :)* 1/4 cup of dark chocolate covered cranberries with a 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans (sometimes add air popped popcorn to this) * air popped popcorn with nutritional yeast flakes, salt and coconut oil * air popped popcorn lightly drizzled with melted chocolate…

I am so with you. I am my own worse saboteur. I have a positive thing happen and unconsciously I start doing things that will counter it. I am really hoping that knowing this and acknowledging this, will allow me to break the habit. When I find myself doing it I call an Ace and Ace and get back at it. Maybe we need a…

@Elise4270 @skippygirlsmom @stoshew71 Thanks for helping out! Went to the chiropractor and he readjusted and found my femur and talus to be out of place but before I went I googled subluxed cuboid and found an adjustment I could try as well. So I am not sure which helped out but I was able to do a 1.5 mile walk with dog.…

Just wonder if anyone else has experienced this. On Friday I got adjusted, I was feeling a bit tight in my low back and the chiropractor also said my hip was out. I then went home to run and the run was off, I was feeling discomfort though my whole left leg. My knee swelled a bit afterward, and started "clicking". Not…

10/1 3 mile walk and circuit training 10/2 4.5 mile run 10/3 rest day 10/4 rest day (unintentional) 10/5 1.5 mile walk and circuit training 10/6 4 miles run 10/7 2 mile walk and circuit training 10/8 5 mile bike ride 10/9 1 mile walk 10/10 3 mile run / 5 mile walk 10/11 1 mile walk / 7 mile bike ride 10/12 rest 10/13 1…

10/1 3 mile walk and circuit training 10/2 4.5 mile run 10/3 rest day 10/4 rest day (unintentional) 10/5 1.5 mile walk and circuit training 10/6 4 miles run 10/7 2 mile walk and circuit training 10/8 5 mile bike ride 10/9 1 mile walk 10/10 3 mile run / 5 mile walk 10/11 1 mile walk / 7 mile bike ride

10/1 3 mile walk and circuit training 10/2 4.5 mile run 10/3 rest day 10/4 rest day (unintentional) 10/5 1.5 mile walk and circuit training 10/6 4 miles run 10/7 2 mile walk and circuit training 10/8 5 mile bike ride

What about yoga? I have heard that it helps with fibro myalgia.

10/1 3 mile walk and circuit training 10/2 4.5 mile run 10/3 rest day 10/4 rest day (unintentional) 10/5 1.5 mile walk and circuit training 10/6 4 miles run Way to go everyone! I am amazed by so many of you! Today's run felt good, but man am I slow! I hope to catch up speed wise someday. :)

Yoga and tea sound like something to try. Hopefully I won't have to try it this week but if I do I will try it. Thanks, I hate what I become without sleep. ;) But if it meant my body was burning fat, I could take a few nights without for the better cause... LOL

Did not get much done this weekend. :neutral:

First time joining. :) Shooting for 75 this month.

My son is DF/GF as a result we eat a lot of DF/GF stuff and it is not that bad actually we prefer some of the things. (though real cheese/yogurt is missed). I struggle to find alternatives for plenty of protein for a growing boy. Dairy is his main trigger that results in immediate issues so he avoids that at all costs. We…

Hope your recovery is going well. It is really hard with kids to make time for yourself and get to PT but keep it up. :) I had my 4th ACL reconstruction (3rd for this leg) back in December. This one has been the slowest recovery of them (prob because of my age) all but I feel pretty good now. Add me as a friend if you…

I think counting calories in the beginning is a good way to learn what everything contains. That way you can start making "smarter" choices. So I have learned that some of my homemade dips are different. If I am needing more carbs or protein I will pick one over another because I now know understand the nutritional…

I have tried bell pepper, onions, chopped Kale/swiss chard(if not rinsed), carrots, asparagus, broccoli, celery, potatoes(soak in water so don’t turn brown), cubed sweet potatoes, cubed butternut squash, zucchini and yellow squash (depends on how fresh it was before), radishes, kohlrabi, brussel sprouts, beets,…

I ususally grill chicken and veggies on Sunday for salads or for a quick lunch. I hardboil eggs to use as quick snacks or salad throw ins. I bake up sweet potatoes for a great dinner side or to top with leftovers to my a super yummy lunch (top with chilli, quinoa salads, taco fillings, etc). It has been a few months but I…

I think slow and steady is the way to go. How I have defined "clean eating" for me and my family has changed over the years, and I feel is a process that will continue to evolve. I think you need to define it how it fits for you. For me I tried to eat minimally processed foods with small numbers of ingredients (I try to…

I am so ready to get seeds in the ground. This is our first year in CO so I am interested to find out how it will all grow. We have plans for a herb bed and some of these veggies. Chard, Brussel sprouts, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, lettuce, beets, spinach, tomatoes, watermelon, cantaloupe, zuchinni, yellow…

There are some great recipes on their website. https://www.vitamix.com/Find-Recipes I am always looking for new recipes. My Fave smoothie is a cup of chocolate hazelnut milk one banana a tablespoon of nut butter 1 scoop of protein a scoop of chia seeds 1 cup of ice cubes

My diary is open, I know everyone has a different thought on what clean eating is, but this is how I define it.

Ditto above. Raise it yourself or know the farmer. There are lots of great farmers/coops out there. If you can't do that then research companies figure out what they mean when they use the trigger words "natural" " organic" etc. I would suggest wild caught fish, and if you are concerned about the environment research the…

I don't see the exact days you ate what you indicated are giving you trouble but looking at your meals it looks like some times you add stevia. Is this a new thing? My husband swears stevia messes with him among with some yogurts. Molasses and chicory is what messes with stomach. Is there anything new you have added to…

I think there are differences of opinion on this. I just do what my body tells me. If I am hungry I eat some of my exercise cals back if I am not I don't. And if I am eating the cals back I try to make those calories really count (as in being really nutritious and filling). I find if I ignore my body when it is telling me…

AAA-MAZING!!! Looking good, continue to keep up the hard work!

marking this to try this...

I would cut back on your dressings and it could free up some calories for something else? Just a thought I have huge salads and find 1 tablespoon of dressing is enough. Another way to try is have your dressing on the side and with each bite dip your fork before collecting the salad. usually the flavor is there and then by…

Do you have a recipe you prefer for the almond milk? What do you do with all the almond mill left over? I do make our own granola bars and nutballs here is one recipe I really enjoy. http://powerhungry.com/2011/09/homemade-trio-bars-and-homemade-kind-bars/ or these…