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Almond milk with oatmeal is very tasty. It just takes longer to cook. I put it in for 2 minutes and the add 30 seconds on till the consistency is what I like. Add some more time and see what happens.

Salt. Just add a little and it can really give it flavor. Even if you sweeten it, add a little salt.

I am not sure if there is a Trader Joes in your area, but I have saved a significant amount of money on produce and other health items (almond milk, chia seeds, etc) by shopping there. I feel the quality is there and the prices cannot be beat. If there is not a Trader Joes, I would suggest frozen veggies and coupons. I use…

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Thank-you all for your comments. I have been reading them all and will keep checking it. I wanted to gather some honest opinions and I knew I could rely on the MFP community :)

I do hot yoga a few days a week. Many of the women that attend regularly wear that brand. I had always wondered about it. I buy most of my workout clothes at Wal-Mart and outlet stores (the Nike outlet is amazing). If I am going to sweaty, I am not paying more money to sweat in fancy clothes :)

I think you need to take it a week at a time. Who knows how much you are drop in a week. You maybe able to lose 20lbs in a month. But you need to be able to function also. I would say go for 50 in four months. Take it a week at a time. Remember that its gonna be hard because you are asking your body to change. You are…

Really enjoyed the article! Very relatable and thanks for sharing!

This time of year is tough for people to begin running outside. I am not sure where you are, but if you are in the states please please please be careful with the heat. I am in KY, and only run before 9am or after 7:30pm on most days. You just need to be smart, wear a hat, drink lots of water. Even experienced runners can…

1. Almond Milk 2. Body Tech 24 Chocolate Whey Protein 3. Eggs 4. Salsa 5. Coffee :)

Nothing tastes better than HEALTHY feels :) Strong is the new skinny.

Fitness is 70% diet, 30% exercise. Abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym.

They do work! You just need to complete the program and follow the nurtion plan. Abs are made in the kitchen- Fitness is 70% diet, 30% workout. Also pick one that fits your life style. Inansity does not need equipment. P90x you need weight/bands/pull up bar/ chairs. I did Insanity because I travel most weeks for work and I…

Here in the south, *kitten* is a staple! I play every cookout, football tailgate and just whenever! And for some reason, I am much better with a drink in my non-thowing hand. We have a theory its about balance.... :)

Giving blood is a positive thing in so many ways. You literally save lives and it is very beneficial for your body. I would do it. Eat before hand, drinks lots of water and if you pass out, then hey! you tried. It only takes your body 24 hours to recreate the red blood cells you lost and if something does happen, it will…

I have really gotten into coupons and frozen vegetables. I go to the website for the item and you can usually find a coupon. Frozen vegetables are cheap, they keep for the longest time and have a variety of uses. I can steam them, grill then, put them in a pan with some salsa.... done. I also look to buy in bulk when I…

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I travel 80% of the time for work and meals are a constant stuggle! Light options are great and I am so glad to see them more and more.

As my intstructors say in Bikrum- There is power in the grip.

You go on vacation and are excited becasue you can workout everyday :)

The key is non-cotton socks to prevent blisters. This has worked well for me. They can be a bit pricy, so I just wear my non-cotton ones on long runs.

I am giving up cursing and trying to log my food 100% for 40 days.

Eggplant Pizza Bites! evenually slice into circles. about 1/3 - 1/2 inch. srizzle with olive oil and bake 450 for 6 minutes till they statrt to brown. Then top with your favorite pizza toppings and bake for another 6-10 minutes. I sometimes put the pizzas in a dry skillet after they bake to crisp the bottoms. Makes them a…

My largest is breakfast, it took about a week but it makes sense.... I eat about 300 calories for my last "meal", by the time morning comes, I eat a larger meal to get going.

Pumpkin is my new favorite addition to oatmeal. I buy it canned (not the pie filling!). Its so yummy!

It dosnt matter what brand you get, just watch the sugar levels. The lower the better. Too much sugar and you defeat the purpose of eating yogurt. Greek can be very tart. I like to take plain greek yogurt and add diced apples with cinnamon. Greek yogurt is also a great sub for sourcream in cooking.