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I bought a pair of Vibrams after taking 8 months off of running due to intense knee pain every time I went out. I have run in them for the last 3 weeks and they are AMAZING! I don't have any pain when I run in them. I am taking it slow so my calf muscles can get used to working a little harder. You run much differently…

I just put it under circuit training-general. Your son is cute! Mine turns 2 tomorrow, he just smooshed banana into the carpet...:laugh: crazy boys.

If you have a Trader Joes around you, they make an awesome natural, creamy no salt added peanut butter. MMMM!!

YUM!!!

YAY! I'm starting tonight...excited!

I am a morning person, however I find it difficult to get out of bed at 5am to workout. Sometimes I will sleep in my workout clothes, put my shoes right next to the bed and a note that says "WORKOUT!" Amazingly it doesn't work every time, but it has helped!! :happy:

Hummus with home made pita chips! Stuffed jalepeno poppers- cut the peppers in half, fill with a mix of low fat cream cheese, some garlic powder and mozz cheese...then dip the bottoms in eggwash then into seasoned bread crumbs...put in oven at 350 for 20-25 mins. They go well with football! GO BEARS!:drinker:

I can't begin to tell you how insightful all your posts have been! I definitely needed this advise to put my mind on the right track, thank you all so much! :bigsmile:

First off, sushi sounds so good right now! Second, if you eat at the Melting Pot you better just count it as a spluge day and have a great time! I'm vegetarian also, and there is PLENTY to eat there. You start of with a gooey pot of cheese! YUM! It takes a very long time to eat there, so if you ate at home before you may…

Here are some of my favorites! 1. package of gnocci and throw them in a saute pan with a little olive oil until they get crispy, then throw some red sauce over them and serve with a salad. 2. I found these baked potatoes in the store that are pre-wrapped, you just put them in the micro for 6 mins! They are very quick...I…

Welcome! Your daughter is super cute!

Great ideas! Sounds yummy! One of my recent favs is this recipe: Balsamic-Glazed Chickpeas and Mustard Greens from www.fatfreevegan.com 10 ounces mustard greens 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced 4-6 tablespoons vegetable broth, divided 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 pinch red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 2…

I make this one, yums!!:tongue:

I cut mine in half lengthwise, put some tomato sauce over the top , then sprinkle with mozz cheese. Bake in the oven at 350 for 20mins. YUM!

Sushi.

That's so funny, I've been on Expedia.com all day looking for a place to go! The beach sounds nice! Have fun:drinker:

There is a great website called www.fatfreevegan.com

I currently have Nike Shox, I thought I liked them when I tried them on....not so much now!! They feel heavy on my feet. I'm definitely going to try the Asics next.

Me too! Started at 180ish in a size 16.

First, congrats!!! Second, you can totally do this! It took me a while but I finally lost my baby weight, so I KNOW it can be done! I'm here if you need support! :bigsmile:

I think it's those gains and losses are what keeps me motivated, it gets easier to bounce back!

Ps. I put some before and after pics in my profile. I did lose my boobs, but in my defense that sports bra is super tight. :bigsmile:

Hey everyone!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE autumn! I can't wait! I've been doing ok with diet and exercise, last week I made my goal! YAY!! It was the lowest weight I have been since 8th grade! I would like to stay within 3 lbs of my goal...however I have been having some weird symtoms that resemble early signs of pregnancy YIKES!!…

THANKS!!! :bigsmile:

Nice work!!

I did it! I finished the 5k in 29:34, 12th in my age group. I know that I could have pushed myself more, but with the crazy headaches lately, I didn't think that was the smartest idea. All in all, a good run. :bigsmile: How was everyones holiday weekend?

You should try one! I ran for the first time after I had my son and have kept up with it for a year now. I go out for a run after work at least 3 times a week. Even if I can squeeze in a quick mile before making dinner. I started out at a very slow jog, walking when I needed to. As long as you keep pushing yourself it gets…

I was doing well with running, then I got hit with a monster headache that lasted about 1 1/2 weeks. I was going to bed at 7 pm so I didn't have to deal with the throbbing. ick. It seems to have broken finally!:bigsmile: I'm contemplating doing a 5k tomorrow morning, I know it's kinda last minute! We'll see what happens.…

Beans are a great source. Anything from hummus to black bean burittos. There are so many ways to use them! String cheese is a great snack and can also contribute to your protein intake. Things like tofu and meat alternatives are also packed with protein.

I'm there with you, it has definitely been an adjustment to prepare 2 meals after a long day at work. The easiest solution for me is to make a regular meal, say tacos, chicken quesadillas, & wraps but just make mine veggie. Otherwise I prepare meatless entrees such as gnocci, pasta, salads...etc. We order pizza once a week…