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  • In my experience recovering from an ACL/meniscus surgery, I found it helpful to ease into running slowly. My physiotherapist and doctor both had me walking a few miles, then alternating jogging/walking in 100m increments, then slowly reducing the walking distance and increasing the overall pace of my jogging. Of course,…
    in Is there such a thing as "too sore" to workout? Comment by TrialAndPear November 2013
  • I'm in a very similar situation to you! I'm 24 and trying to lose over 50lbs. I do well for a while, but then lose sight of my goals (usually after a weekend of eating out at restaurants with friends). Making smart choices at restaurants and using a little self-restraint before ordering multiple things helps. Simple things…
    in Seeking a friend to help keep me motivated / motivate them Comment by TrialAndPear November 2013
  • I second the suggestion to check out ohsheglows.com. Her ideas are fantastic. My favourite low carb vegetarian/vegan lunch is zoodle pasta or spaghetti squash with pasta sauce and added veggies (like bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, etc). You can easily make zoodles by Julienne-ing a zucchini. Spaghetti squash takes a bit…
    in Low carb and vegetarian? Comment by TrialAndPear November 2013
  • You can make a Nicoise-like salad with the tuna, some green beans, lettuce or spinach, and a hard-boiled egg. I occasionally add artichoke hearts. You can also add it as your protein to pasta and sauce, or my favourite gluten-free alternative: zoodles (zucchini noodles). Julienne a zucchini (it's easiest to use a Julienne…
    in Tuna Fish Comment by TrialAndPear November 2013
  • My favourite lazy breakfast is to make overnight oats. It takes hardly any time, and you just mix everything before you go to bed, pop it in the fridge, and breakfast is ready for you in the morning! It's just over 300 calories without any toppings, but even adding half a banana and some berries or granola only brings it…
    in meals under 400 cal. Comment by TrialAndPear November 2013
  • I have heaps of gluten-free recipes!! My favourite is Cloud Bread because it's pretty easy, requires few ingredients, is low in calories, and is delicious when toasted. 3 eggs 3 tbsp cream cheese (I use non-fat) 1/4 tsp cream of tartar liquid stevia OR 1 packet of artificial sweetener Mrs. Dash 1. Preheat oven at 300F. 2.…
    in Gluten-free recipes Comment by TrialAndPear November 2013
  • We can do it! :)
    in F 24 5'7" CW 145lbs GW 120lbs Comment by TrialAndPear November 2013
  • Just started lifting heavy, and I just started on this site as well. Looking for motivation, advice, and support! Can't wait to get stronger!
    in looking for new badass friends/people to add! Comment by TrialAndPear November 2013
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