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I actually just blogged about making a joggy-time playlist -- http://chiarunner.com/?p=261

Honestly, the only thing I need is lemon water and I brush a few times a week with a homemade paste made of baking soda, coconut oil, and some drops of essential oils.

I would highly suggest blending the crap out of some greens and adding it to a proper protein shake. Guzzle those veggies. When you see fruits (fresh or frozen) at a reasonable price, buy them. Freeze them. Blend them with baby greens (kale, arugula, lettuce, spinach, parsley, whatever) and add your favorite bits. You'll…

Low blow, LA Fitness dude. Low blow. 25 pounds is KILLER progress. Great job so far! You CAN do this! When I turned 32ish or so, I had my first blood test that came back with high levels of bad cholesterol. I was borderline, but managed to get out of the appointment without needing a prescription. Immediately, I adopted…

...and http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/46-team-vegan

Some random advice: 1.) Don't rely on processed foodstuffs (I'm looking at you random soy-meat-replacements) to oomph your protein intake. I learned the hard way that you can develop some pretty wacky food intolerances if you over consume anything that is a potential allergen. Variety is a must! That being said, adding…

My favorite breakfast shake lately is Garden of Life Raw Meal Chocolate or Vanilla. They recently reformulated it and made vast improvements in taste and texture.

Hi. I work 12-15 hour shifts, have periods in which money is incredibly tight, and more obligations than I seem to have time for. Here are some of my favorite things that I've learned that help counter some of the anger that comes from the scales not budging: 1.) Learn patience and trust your efforts. We are women over 30.…

Great times! Careful, running gets to be addicting ;-).

Half Marathons are a fantastic distance and way easier to train for than a full. I went from 5K to Half Mary using Hal Higdon's novice training program. You can do it!

I love minimalist/barefoot running so much! I have tried an assortment of minimal shoes, my all time favorites are the Newton trail runners. It really makes me more aware of my form to the point where if I try to run in traditional neutral cushioning shoes that I just end up with shin splints and/or a wee bit of hip pain.…

It works great directly on the iPhone with the Polar App installed!

When I was still eating eggs, I would blend egg beaters or several egg whites and spinach together then bake in a cupcake pan to make mini quiches. I think I did 350F for like 20 minutes in the oven. These do freeze and microwave up nicely.

...and trust me, your gown is going to look epic!

I had 34H's until I started dropping loads of body fat. It happens. You may feel that a C cup is impending doom for your ta-tas, but if you lift strategically you can make those bad lads look fuller and way healthier than their DDD predecessors! I like these particular boobie-bouncing exercises...…

With how active you are, I bet you would see killer results if you broke up with your scale for 3 weeks, ate most of your "exercise calories," and checked in again after 21 days or so. Last time I was at this (lost 54 pounds (gained some(most) back (thanks stress))) I plateaued EXACTLY like this. I swear, you sound EXACTLY…

I can see why you're bored with your current foods! Low fat is not something I really think is very effective for me, but I get most of my fats from raw nuts and such that I add into already low fat recipes that I'll share with you here. I, personally, would be more starving after eating your breakfast than had I skipped…

What I don't understand is why do people think that everyone has a sweet tooth? I'm perfectly content passing on sweets regardless of my personal convictions/commitment to my personal health! You're not alone. There is no magical "piss off" mechanism you can utilize, not that I have witnessed at least. If you find…

Wow. There really aren't many restaurants near you! Can you make the trek to Norwich? I would eat all of the things at this place: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g186342-d2647679-Reviews-Moorish_Falafel_Bar-Norwich_Norfolk_East_Anglia_England.html

To me, a lifestyle change is restructuring the way I think about and pursue my perceived ideal on a daily basis. Replacing the "I can't wait to...[blank]...agains" with "I remember what...[blank]...was like and I don't want to feel/look that way again." Also, I look at lifestyle change as an opportunity to fill in the…

Now that the weather is chilling out here in Texas, I like to make large batches of bean and veg soups in the crock pot then freeze individual portions for easy "grab and go" meals for work. When I cook rice or quinoa, I tend to always allow for at least 3 portions extra for the same reason - these reheat quite nice after…

Anyone have a napkin? ^^Laughed so hard I blew tea out of my nose^^

Zucchini Chips!!!! http://sugarapron.com/2014/06/16/baked-zucchini-chips-recipe/

I wear a Polar Loop 24x7 (with the exception of my weekly recharging/synchronizing with the computer). The heart monitor is an extra expense though, and not really intended for 24x7 wear. It's something I have to strap on before working out. But, the built in pedometer on the Loop seems to notice when my pace quickens and…

I like Plant Fusion. Sipping on my Chocolate Raspberry now ;-). 120 Calories 2g Fat 4g Carb 21g Protein

I have always been a Mizuno lover - currently running in the Mizuno Evo Cursoris

Garden of Life's Raw Meal is organic, more nutritionally dense, and by far a cheaper option.

Our bodies fluctuate +/- 5 pounds for no reason what-so-ever. One of the many pitfalls of being an amazing, gorgeous, and active woman! Don't let the scale be the entity you look for affirmation from. That's just a relationship better left for the waistband of your trousers and numbers on the measuring tape. Trust in your…