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  • I have one of these at home - http://www.athomefitness.com/E4000-Dual-Action-Upright-Exercise-Bike-p-16853.html It is rated up to 300lbs but is a really solid gym-quality exercise bike so even 325-350 shouldn't be an issue. A very solid piece of equipment But yes, it is $999 "new" - I ended up finding one for $350 at a…
    in need an inexpensive exercise bike... Comment by smilyus January 2015
  • This is what I usually have around the house and/or buy when it runs out: plain greek yogurt (Fage is the best brand I found) bananas Ezekiel Breads (frozen bread works best for me since I can take parts out and thaw it when I need to eat) organic eggs Food Should Taste Good - Multigrain Chips avocados kale or spinach or a…
    in Your MUST HAVE food staples? Comment by smilyus March 2014
  • okay I just saw this reply so you have limited freezer room. I would still do the crockpot but just try to make sure the portions are something you would eat within a week. Most of the stews, oatmeals etc.. stay fine in a fridge if eaten within 5-7 days.
    in Losing weight on a budget Comment by smilyus February 2014
  • Get a slow-cooker/crockpot (mine was $25 dollars) and make big stews/soups/chillis/overnight oatmeal with basic ingredients. As a bonus, you will have many portions that can be used for other lunches or meals that you can just reheat when you are too busy to make it fresh. Hopefully you have stuff like a freezer? Learn…
    in Losing weight on a budget Comment by smilyus February 2014
  • I marked myself as "lightly active" because I live in an urban area and use walking/biking as a form of transportation to get from point A to point B. I have a desk job too that requires sitting for at least 6 hours, but i also know that I'm regularly moving 3-5 miles most days ontop of any exercise I do. oh and I'm also a…
    in Am I sedentary or lightly active? Comment by smilyus February 2014
  • Exactly. Search for recipes for "clean" snacks and desserts. There are also a lot of resources for single-serving desserts if you don't want to have a freezer full of sweets. Many are not that difficult to make.
    in Healthy Snacks??? WTF!!! Comment by smilyus February 2014
  • Make your own? Here's some ideas for quick and easy: Raw nuts with organic raisins/dried fruit (just watch the portions to keep it under 200) Homemade popcorn with oil/fat of choice & nutritional yeast or other seasoning (Look for a microwave popper so no hidden stuff) Organic tortilla chips that are basically just corn,…
    in Healthy Snacks??? WTF!!! Comment by smilyus February 2014
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