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This.

I'm eying a lentils chicken soup recipe and one of my go-tos is a lentil loaf (haven't made this recipe but it's an example).

Even skinny girls get ignorant hateful messages on dating sites. I have a friend who could easily make it modeling and she has to slog through *kitten* like this. They have whole lists on Buzzfeed etc. making fun of this. Ignore them. Seriously. Don't feed the hateful trolls.

One serving of cream of rice made with 1 cup of 2% milk, half a cup of blueberries, and a tsp of sugar. Also, the usual multivitamins. Edit: And two cups of coffee. Duh.

Lentils! So many interesting things you can do with lentils...

See Web MD. Personally, while you could, I wouldn't do it myself. I always feel better when I'm having at least the 64 oz of water a day - better and fuller. Tea (without sugar) is also a good alternative if you don't like the taste of water. Coffee to me always feels like a zero sum game - even if it's not technically…

This thread is an interesting perspective - I wonder how much of that is body type, too. Like, I'm 5 ft 6 and 160lbs is a size 8 jeans for me and generally looks like muscular curves - I could probably go down to 145 but it might look sickly on my (broad shouldered and athletic) frame. My "hell no" weight of 170 is when…

It was 220 back in college. Then 170 last year - when I hit that weight I went back to tracking after years of maintaining 160ish without tracking. So, currently, 170 is my "nope" weight.

I work for a non profit and was a student for a long time, so I'm pretty much always doing the "eat healthy but cheaply" route. I cook usually on Sunday or Monday and make a meal big enough for the week, or most of the week. For example, I'll make a turkey chili - the canned beans and canned tomatoes and stuff are things…

Disagree. You are fully capable of shopping for yourself, or going shopping and combining your list with your parents. It's part of being an adult, and stands regardless of living with your folks. The times I lived with my parents after being 18 I always did this. Mom would frequently give me money for groceries, yes, but…

^^^ This. Although I would add that you're not "dieting." You're making a lifestyle change. Otherwise, the moment you stop "dieting" it's going to all come back on.

I think - and this is pure conjecture - that exercise, even mild exercise like walking every day, will help you maintain your weight loss better. When I lost 50 lbs back 2008, I kept it off for five years - maintaining without tracking and just continuing to work exercise into my life. And continuing to eat out and travel…

Are you in classes literally from 9-5? Because if you get a lunch break or something you could run during that, in the middle of the day. Just bring your stuff and plan on shorter runs. When I was in a remote part of India (far away from any yoga classes) for a couple months I did 45-60 minutes of yoga every day. Between…

Yoga, especially vinaysa flow. My triceps and biceps love/hate all those damned chaturangas.

Can you go to the gym before going to work? I try to get there, or to get out running, before I'm even really awake enough to talk myself out of it. I have a much harder time convincing myself to go after work - when all I want to do is go home, or have a drink with a friend. Not sure about the fast food compulsion. Do you…

I listen to podcasts or books on tape while walking.

I love deliberately making people like that awkward. "So when are you due?" "I'm not. When are you?" (even if they're a guy) "Chunky, etc." = (dead pan) "Thank you so much for your unsolicited input on my appearance. Do you have any more?" (They won't, unless they're a complete b!ch. If they do respond, try "I'd return the…

Check your iron intake (you can do it through reports) - when I'm not getting enough iron that tends to cause me to be low energy. Eat foods high in fiber. Try to up your caloric intake a little bit to see if it helps (if you're set to loosing 1.5 lbs a week, try 1 lb a week for example).

I lost some in my chest... and I didn't have much to begin with! Went from a 38 "Nearly B" to just wearing lacey bralettes. Frequently purchased in the junior section.

There was a Freakeconomics podcast that talked to a bunch of scientists and trainer types and determined that the most efficient way to burn calories it through running (which should surprise no one), so if you want to get the most bang for your buck in the amount of time, that's what I'd focus on for cardio. If I had 30…

You don't need to breathe through your nose to run. Breathe through your mouth, drink water on longer runs (for me, usually 6 miles or over I bring a water bottle), and spit at will.

Nope. I've never been a binge drinker, but a glass (or two) of wine in the evening almost daily is the norm for me. It's also a huge part of the social/professional scene in this town - how you get anything done professionally in this city if you can't drink due to alcoholism or something is beyond me. There are some…

I would say about 20-30 lbs. 5 months = 20 weeks. 20lbs = 1 lbs a week; 30 lbs = 1.5 lbs a week. Anything more than 1.5 lbs/week isn't generally considered a healthy approach.

I had a hard time with the initial few weeks of the C25K program I used July of 2013 as well (I'm slightly overweight per BMI, although I think anyone that thinks a size 10 is overweight is ridiculous AND I have asthma AND I was pretty out of shape when I started). I struggled through my initial C25K program - it did get…

Miles this week - 4, 7, 4, and 16. I do a boot camp or yoga twice a week and have at least one day of complete rest. I'm not sure if I am eating enough, although it certainly feels like enough most days and is around maintenance caloric intake wise. I suspect iron may be part of it, although potassium is good to know…

Monday- off - Wake up at the time you would usually go to work and work out instead. Tuesday- 8am-6pm Wednesday- 8am-10pm Thursday- 1pm-9pm - Wake up at the time you would usually go to work and work out instead. Friday- off - Wake up at the time you would usually go to work and work out instead. Saturday 8am-7pm Sunday-…

I've had really good luck with the running tights at Target (cheap, too) as well as their half fleece-half "down" jacket for super cold days. My favorite cold weather gear is a long sleeve under armour cold gear shirt - it's amazing, and I wear it by itself or as a base layer under that jacket when it gets super cold.…

I would be interested in your citation for boots leading to more injuries. Myself, I found the terrain out west to be a bit rough and appreciated the extra stability of boots vs. what running shoes would give me. And I roll my ankle all the damned time, even as an experienced hiker - my boots offer extra support in that…

The one thing you shouldn't skimp on is the boots. Splurge if you must. Get good soles, good fitting, boots. If you're in the desert, try to avoid big heavy leather ones. I really like prana's pants, but they don't work for everyone and are expensive (I hunt for them on sale). I use an REI daypack that I got on sale for…

I wear ex-officio wicking low rise bikini briefs. They don't ride into my butt, they stay put, they're wick... and they definitely show panty lines. I am 110% unfussed about how I look when I work out. I just ran fifteen miles, every inch of me is wet with my sweat, my hair is a bloody rats nest that will take me awhile to…