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I put chia in everything from smoothies to overnight oats to my tea. They are great before a workout or first thing in the morning. Coconut oil I have only used in baking, particularly in my black bean brownies. Can't wait to use it on my hair and skin now!

This is probably not the safest thing, but I have found chewing gum to really help with my breathing. I spent 23 years believing that I just could not run and then about 2 weeks into C25K (13 min jogging/5 min walk) I forgot to spit out my gum and was able complete an entire 5K, no problem. I think it gets me into a rhythm…

LOL at the "corrupt Chicago" ...exactly why I'm getting out as soon as I can!

From Boston, live in Chicago, relocating to NYC in August.

Hey Stacie... and everyone else! This is my first time reaching out for support. I also want to lose 60 more pounds. I sent you a friend request :)

Hey Kim! We've all been there I'm sure. Use those pictures as motivation. I have this horrendous picture that jump started my weight loss on my fridge and phone so whenever I feel like stuffing my face I can look at it. I remember one day I was so miserable and all I wanted was chocolate cake, instead I went out for a…

Egg white omlet with spinach and sweet peppers Fage greek yogurt Green tea Water with lemon, lime, and cayenne

I alternate circuit and cardio days 5-6 times a week. Cardio days I will usually jog and do the elliptical. I jog at 5mph for 30 minutes (I'm super short!). The elliptical I will do intervals so 2 minutes at cross ramp 4 and resistance 5 followed by 2 minutes of cross ramp 10 and resistance 9. I also try to do 15 minutes…