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I don't really have a bucket list but if I did this race would be on it!

Hi to both of you! I'm bipolar and have found over the past couple of years (ie. since starting on a mood stabilizer) I have had difficulty with stabilizing my weight. Ironic isn't it that a med that stabilizes my mood has created instability in my physical body? I was diagnosed as bipolar a few years ago, but have anxiety…

I've been on citalopram (celexa) for about 5 years because of anxiety and depression, but then I was diagnosed with Bipolar II as the mania progressively got worse. I'm now on lamotragine and celexa. About a year ago we increased by citalopram. Combine that with a lack of training (I'm a runner and triathlete) and…

I found a Jillian Michaels 35 minute yoga workout: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5nyrD4eM64 It's really a workout and less a yoga practice, but it's still good. If you're not familiar with the poses, it's important to learn to do the poses properly. Going to one or two hatha or yin classes would be useful before trying a…

After I tell someone that I have been vegan for 10 years "But you look... healthy... not pale and skinny" Uhhhh... yah. Not all vegans are super skinny or unhealthy. "Where do you get your protein?" <-- the average North American consumes 3x too much protein (a stat I learned in my university nutrition class) and excessive…

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I am having a similar situation myself. What I try to do is to not have unhealthy food in the house. When I do, I eat it all at once! So when I do treat myself, I try to keep it small. My biggest downfall are the coconut milk fudgsicles - they are so delicious and when I buy them I eat them in a day or two all by myself!…

I've been vegan for almost 10 years and have a lot of advice. I'll stick to the easy stuff: quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has tons of protein! It is a tasty ancient grain that is full of iron, protein, calcium, and lots more. You can make it to replace rice (rice is not a complete protein, but quinoa is). You probably don't…

I'm totally IN! 10/2: 2 mile run 10/3: swim 1500m = about 1 mile? (I'm Canadian! I'm converting :laugh: ) 10/4: 3.5 mile run, 12 mile bike 10/5: Strength training (doesn't that count??) :wink: Also, note that this weekend is the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii - it usually streams online and maybe on TV! It's…

My nickname in high school was Pint and I was a great volleyball player. My coach used to say that if I was a foot taller, I would have been able to play at a higher level. I was and am happy with my size! Anyway... apparently I'm late on this post and I have to admit that I didn't go through ALL the comments. So I…

1 Tbsp = 20% NOW we are getting somewhere!

1 cup of cooked, chopped swiss chard = 10% Greens really are great (apparently spinach has something in it that prevents the absorption of calcium). I guess my biggest issue is that I don't live close to a grocery store and can't pop in on my way home from work to buy greens every few days. That means that I would have to…

1 cup of chickpeas = 4% on MFP 1 cup of black beans = 5% 1 cup of chopped kale = 9% 1 cup of collard greens = 32% - this seems like a good one 1 cup of cooked bok choy = 7% One would need to eat A LOT of beans and greens to get 100% or even 50%! Collards seem to be a good option, but to be honest I don't think I've even…

Ha! I did a little research and it seems that sesame seeds are high in calcium (9% on MFP for 1 Tbsp of dried sesame seeds). 23 almonds will give 8% of the RDI. Spinach, collards, and broccoli are all right, but they have a surprisingly low amount of calcium and you need to eat A LOT to get even a few %.

Quinoa is the best! You can use it as a substitute for rice, as so many have mentioned. I just use water and I don't find it bitter. It has a mild nutty flavour. However, I love making quinoa salad! Make the quinoa and let it cool. Here are some recipes from my website/blog:…

I see that everyone else has put together a comprehensive list of books, resources, and ideas. I eat a lot of peanut butter, which kind of has the same type of texture (from what I can remember of how cheese feels). I actually love the Daiya cheeses on pizza - I often mix the cheddar and mozzarella together, which might…

I've been vegan for 9.5 years! Add me. :o)

Maybe instead of having a whole bunch of drinks, you have one drink that takes you a reeeeeeeealllly long time to drink. When I go to bars, I will get a beer in a bottle and just hold it. That way people THINK that I'm drinking when I'm really not. You could try to tell them that you are choosing a healthy lifestyle and…

It can be any amount of time. I'm not an expert on yoga or doing something like this. It can be any type of yoga that you want. Send me a personal message with your email address and I will add you to the email list!

I have sent most of you a message about it. If anyone else wants to join us, you have until September 22nd! I'll "bump" this up every once in a while as well. This is going to be so much fun! Namaste!

If any of you are interested, I am wanting to do a 30-Day Yoga Challenge. I posted about it here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/341007-30-day-yoga-challenge-are-you-in

I'm not sure if any of you are interested, but I'm trying to get people together for a 30-Day Yoga Challenge. I posted here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/341007-30-day-yoga-challenge-are-you-in

If you are new to yoga, I suggest going to a few beginner classes and either using a tape or some online workouts. Yogatoday.com has a free class every week and a good newsletter. I have a yoga DVD at home from called Power Yoga for Happiness by Eoin Finn - his website is here http://www.blissology.com/ with downloads. I…

I've been vegan for 9 years and have been a triathlete for most of those. I was a healthier vegan then than I am now. I've become lazy: toast with peanut butter, veggie ground round and pasta, etc. One thing that I have struggled with is overeating while in training mode. It is difficult because I FEEL hungry, but am just…

I do flip turns because it adds difficulty to the laps. You have to hold your breath longer and there is a chance that water will shoot up your nose - I think all of these are useful. While it doesn't translate to open-water triathlon starts, I think it's useful to add an extra element of "difficulty" to the laps. Just my…

Hi all, I have done a lot of Olympic distance tris, a few half IMs, and started two IMs (finished one) and am signed up for my third IM this August. I'm slow as heck, but I love the sport. Training is the best part, but I find winter training to be very difficult. On days like today, when it's -34C outside it is hard to…

I'll do it! Push-ups have always interested me. I'll look into the 100 push-ups website! I'll do as many "regular" push-ups as I can and then I'll finish the 20 with knee pushups. Fun!

I have struggled with mental health and was diagnosed a couple of years ago with a mood disorder. It definitely makes getting out there and moving more difficult. Actually, I have found that sometimes vigorous exercise actually makes my anxiety worse. When this happens, I try to do more stretching and yoga... things that I…