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I make a batch of mango/lime salsa in advance (stores for days in the fridge), and serve a 1/2 cup on my quickly pan-fried white fish (sole, cod, haddock) on the side. Love it! http://allrecipes.com/recipe/mango-salsa/

Someone needs to invent a sports bra that does NOT create uniboob. I have a VS and 2 lulu's, and depending on what action I'm taking, can still come out of downward dog with a uniboob! So aggravating.

breakfast: 1 cup spinach, 1.25 cup power frozen fruit, 2 tbsp chia, 3/4 cup greek yoghurt, 1 cup almond milk. 400 cal roughly, and holds me for at least 4 hours!

My go-to is an omelette [I use 1 egg/2 eggwhites], with salad on the side. I can jazz up an omelette10 different ways easily by changing the onion/peppers/swiss cheese to broccoli florets/diced tomato/parmesan, etc. etc.

The dot in the middle that you refer to, makes it sound more like you might have a plantar wart? I would google the difference between calluses and plantars wart to confirm - check the pictures and compare to the soles of your feet. Apparently they are easy to misdiagnose because they are so similar. There are some…

I work out/ run in the NB Minimus and absolutely love them. Not sure if you were thinking of going more minimal for your runs - these aren't for long distances, but for 4-5 miles, they are perfect. And I love lifting in them.

Anna, big hugs - I am lucky to have been chosen by 2 bichons to parent them (so impudent, so naughty and the cutest ever), I know how these small creatures can light up our lives. xoxoxo

I'm a wannabe minimalist as well - and $$ isn't an issue for me (as you can tell from pics, I've been in my field for many more years than the rest of you ;) ) Sara - from what I've read, once you invest in the 5-finger and they work for you, you can't break them - they are forever shoes, so it is a one time investment…

I keep a roll of saran wrap handy by my scale, toss down a sheet of saran and plop the food on. I am not a spoon licker. ;)

I think I've tried on every shoe in the last 4 days. :) I can't thank you all enough for offering your advice! I've just ordered the New Balance Minimus to see how they feel lifting. And only because: (1) I couldn't find a pair of chuck's easily and (2) this whole minimalist running thing intrigues me, even tho I think it…

^^ Thanks! I'm like a kid in Candy Land, I had no idea this group existed and there are so many threads here I need to read! I was going to go to bed early tonight but it looks like I'll be tucked in bed with my ipad reading instead. I'm not sure why, but there is Zero chitchat in the NR group. Off to google Inov, Converse…

Thanks Lishie! I should have clarified-- I'm looking for advice on shoes to lift in/ train at the gym. How concerned do I need to be about the drop for lifting shoes? I'm only lifting about 165 DL, 150 squatting, and don't expect those numbers to increase swiftly. I'm in Asics now for running, with orthotics. And I agree,…

I'm more worried about your choice of socks. :) (I'd roll the shorts up into a cuff, could be cuter as shorter/more boyfriend style)

Add me as well if you like, 47 yrs, 168 1bs, 5'8" currently lifting 150 lb squats and 165 lb deads. I use a pt 2xweek just for lifting. The other 4 days a week I’m running, yoga, rowing. I love the feeling of sweat tricking down my back when lifting, I'm having a lot of fun with this.

47 Recent empty nester, the kidlet has flown the coop and I'm having the time of my life!

When was the last time you gently washed your chest strap? That might do it.

I'd be interested - but only 4 days of the week as well, the other 3 I've committed to other workout plans

I've had to widen my grip and lower the barbell on my shoulders/back, to feel comfortable lifting just now at 110. I think thats called a low barbell back squat? google it to check the position, the bar sits more on my deltoids. The weight feels great, and I'm looking forward to increasing next week. I could not have…

bumping to go onto my timeline. I've been giving tofu the eyeball in the grocery store but have no clue how to prepare. now I think I might have to pick some up tomorrow. is it worth the effort of going to an Asian grocery store for quality?

I haven't cut cardio completely, because I still need to lose another 10 lbs.. but I have definitely slowed down on the cardio -taken out a day-, I am also completely exhausted after a weight lifting session. I've got nothing left, and sleep like a dog at night!

^^ lift like a man, look like a goddess. ;)

I open every cardio session with Michael Buble, "It's a Beautiful Day". I hide the screen on my ipod so no one can see. And then I move on to several others already mentioned.

I'm coming in tomorrow and I'm pretty darn excited! Switched trainers and this new cutie patootie trainer is going to take me into the world of weight rooms, we will focus on weights for the next 6 months. I've been doing the New Rules for Lifting half hazardly by myself. Question -- do you do cardio following an hour in…

^^ male birds?

Wow. I was lost but now am found. I could have written your initial post word for word, and I feel like I've been lost the last 6 weeks. I've been wanting to lift heavier, bought the books and just can't figure out when to jump on. Off to google/check out TDEE.

After this week, I'm ready to crush and suck the heart out of somebody damn gif upload!

me too, btw ;)

Let him pout - that's what they do. Didn't you watch the girls hockey medal ceremony?

7am start in Ontario. This is a GREAT game.

I love that even the Russians in the stands were chanting "Go Canada"