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Agreed - I don't eat a lot, but I really enjoy higher fat, richer foods. But I eat a lot less of them than other things, like veggies. I feel more satiated, both physically and mentally, when I allow myself to eat the foods I enjoy (in moderation, of course).

I tend to agree with janejellyroll. For me personally, when I try to cut out entire food groups, I just end up feeling deprived and then indulge too much. I don't think most foods are inherently bad. All in moderation :) That being said, different things work for different people, and some may have more willpower than I.

I have the same issue. Recently, I've been upping my protein and really trying to stay away from sugar/candy and other empty calories. It also helps me to allow myself to indulge in certain things so that I don't feel that urge to "cheat." I eat/drink full-fat dairy. Also, when I have attempted to completely cut out…

Just had to second the blogilates comment - it's the best!

As it turns out, it wasn't my IT band/runner's knee. It is patellar tendonitis and also a "structural issue," according to my chiropractor. Apparently I pronate when I run and my pelvis, knee, and foot are all out of alignment. Hoping that the icing and adjustments help :/

Height: 5' 2'' Age/Gender: 27/ Female Highest weight- 140 Current Weight- 123 Current body fat - not sure Lowest weight- 98 Goal weigh- 115

That sounds great! I am going to try this today...and I might add a bit of PB2!

I should add - I have recently started mashing up a banana and adding that. Perhaps a bit too much sugar...

FWIW, I just try to get a decent amount of protein. My favorite post-workout recovery drink is chocolate milk + pb2 (powdered peanut butter) + greek yogurt + a bit of protein powder. Tastes great!

Just did google and forum searches and I think you're right on. Thanks! Did you take a break from running at all?

Though I weighed in, I completely forgot to post on Monday...here it is:

Goal weight on December 31st: 110 12/01: 118 12/05: 118 :/ (hopefully some muscle) 12/12: 12/19: 12/26: 12/31:

I'm in! I'm Amy... Goal weight on December 31st: 110 12/01: 118 12/05: 12/12: 12/19: 12/26: 12/31:

I'm in! I'm Amy... Goal weight on December 31st: 110 12/01: 12/05: 12/12: 12/19: 12/26: 12/31:

I'd like to see some vegan diaries, too!

Welcome :)

I think that a vegetarian diet can definitely be healthier...I just think that most people don't put enough effort into it. They don't tend to replace meat with healthy options. Also, I think that many meat eaters tend to eat waaaaay too much meat at the expense of other stuff, which can obviously be very unhealthy.

Yes. totally agree. Find healthy foods you love and stick to those - whether or not they're meat (again, unless you feel ethically compelled to give up meat). The diet you enjoy is the one that will work for you long-term.

I went veg a few years ago...not for my diet, but for ethical reasons. I actually gained weight when I stopped eating meat. I think it's because I subbed carbs and sugar when I was hungry, and tended not to get as full. Now, I'm eating a much more balanced and healthy veg diet. I think you just need to be willing to give…

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