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  • NROLFW was my first weight lifting program. I guess I was hoping that weight lifting would magically rev up my metabolism so that I wouldn't have to be as careful with what I ate...but it didn't work that way. Still loved the program but didn't see any weight loss. If your weight is the same, but you're losing inches, then…
    in New Rules of Lifting Weights For Women?? Comment by Luna99999 January 2016
  • I started lifting with NROLFW. The authors just released a new book called "Strong", which I've read but not done the program. It's more progressive than NROLFW (you start with goblet squats rather than back squats) and is updated based on how research has changed since NROLFW was published. There are at least 2 NROLFW…
    in Weight Lifting Comment by Luna99999 January 2016
  • My standard smoothie: 1 cup frozen blueberries (or strawberries) 1-2 cups spinach 1 tbsp almond butter (or peanut butter) 1 scoop protein powder (I use vanilla whey) Add water for consistency New favorite: 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin 1-2 cups spinach 1 banana 1 scoop protein powder Water (or ice) Sometimes I add in a little…
    in Looking for Smoothie Recipes Comment by Luna99999 December 2014
  • I love budgetbytes.com for cheap recipes. They're not necessarily low-calorie recipes, but they're healthy enough you can incorporate them into a weight loss diet. Or I often adapt them to make them lower calorie. I don't normally do throw-in-your-purse breakfast, but I hear you on cheap, low calorie, and not too…
    in Diet on a budget?? Comment by Luna99999 October 2014
  • Plus for restaurant week is the portions are usually pretty conservative. So it may be high calorie food but in moderate quantity.
    in Advice for Restaurant Week Comment by Luna99999 September 2014
  • I roasted brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes with coconut oil, paprika, oregano, and a little cayenne pepper. So delicious!
    in What's your FAV low calorie recipe? Comment by Luna99999 September 2014
  • JM 30 Day Shred is a staple. I'm 3 1/2 weeks into Body Revolution, and I like that pretty well. Also like Banish Fat Boost Metabolism for lots of cardio or No More Trouble Zones for more toning. Although I'm pretty into Jilian, another favorite is Jackie Warner's Xtreme Timesaver Training.
    in The Firm, Jillian Michael's, Insanity, etc! Comment by Luna99999 September 2014
  • I've been hiking for a while in just normal workout clothes: running shoes, running capris, and a "technical" fabric shirt (hikes up to 10 miles). I have a Nathan hydration vest for water. I recently switched to Merrell Siren Sport 2 hiking shoes, but I think the improvement is minimal over ordinary running shoes. The…
    in Women's Hiking Gear Comment by Luna99999 September 2014
  • Check out budgetbytes.com The recipes are relatively healthy, though not necessarily "diet" recipes, and sometimes I go through and cut out some of the carbs and oil and double up on veggies. Never made anything bad off that site though. Because it's budget-friendly, I usually have most of the ingredients on hand (no need…
    in Budget-Friendly Meals? Comment by Luna99999 August 2014
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