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On top of what the others have said, one of the keys to is keep stress levels managed. That comes down to managing your time well. Get a planner, write everything down, and try not to put all of your papers off until the last minute. Conversely, continuing to exercise and eat as well as you can will help you manage that…

Feel free to add me. I always try to encourage my friends' successes, whether it's logging for 5+ days in a row or substituting a bowl of strawberries for a bowl of ice cream. I, like you, only look for the same encouragement in return. Same goes for anyone else out there!

I enjoy dancing. I am well aware that I am terrible, but I like to have fun with it. My wife and I like to put on some disco (she's obsessed with it) on a Friday night, pour a couple of drinks, and dance our hearts out until we're sweating. We like to say that it's good pair bonding. :) I don't do a lot of dancing in…

I just posted in another thread that juicers should strongly consider getting a VitaMix blender. Just put your whole fruits and veggies into the blender with a little ice, blend for a minute, and everything is blended together smoothly. I have one, it's brilliant, and the best part about it: no waste. All of that stuff you…

I would say that you should save your money for a VitaMix. I have one at home and I extremely pleased with it. Other than the fact that it is the loudest machine in all of creation, it's brilliant. It blends fruits and veggies perfectly. It can also be used for other tasks in your kitchen, including many of the things a…

I will go on record as saying that I love peanut butter as well. I usually have it at least every other day on some whole grain English muffins with bananas. Super good. As with all things, however, peanut butter should be enjoyed in moderation. It has unsaturated fats, which are good for you. If you eat natural peanut…

According to one study, "athletes who drank low-fat chocolate milk after a hard workout (as opposed to those who drank sports beverages with just carbohydrates) developed more muscle and less fat, as well as improved workout times." There are others studies out there showing similar results, I believe. Here's an article…

Here's a great recipe from EatingWell.com for Adobo Pork and Potato Packets: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/adobo_pork_potato_packets.html It's a very simple, but flavorful recipe. I make a couple of changes, though, when I make it. Where it calls for 2 tsp. of paprika, I typically replace half of it with ground…

I love Pink Floyd. You could probably put most any of their song lyrics in this thread, but I'm going to go with "Breathe" from Dark Side of the Moon: "For long you live and high you fly But only if you ride the tide And balanced on the biggest wave You race towards an early grave." Then the synthesizers kick in and they…

Junk food that must not be kept in the house: - Cheez-Its. - Old Dutch Crunch Jalapeno Cheddar Chips. - Plain Potato Chips (especially with ruffles.. why do ruffles make chips better?!?). - Oreo cookies. I do tend to allow myself some chips and salsa from time to time. That's not TOO bad, as long as I am aware of how much…

If you love avocado and you love sushi, this is what you need to have: the Spicy Tuna Wrap. Here's the link for the recipe: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/spicy_tuna_wrap.html It's healthy, has avocado, and dipped in a little bit of low-sodium soy sauce, it reminds me so strongly of sushi it makes me want to hit up my…

When it comes to breaking a habit that is so deeply entrenched, I think it's important to look at your triggers. For example, do you eat dessert immediately after dinner everyday? Or is it something that you eat while you're on the couch watching TV? Think of a way that you can disrupt your triggers. For example, get up…

I try to keep my snacks very simple. Usually, it ends up being cheese sticks and carrots. I try to make a smoothie in the afternoon, but if I'm in a hurry, I like Clif bars. Favorites include: Oatmeal Raisin Walnut and White Chocolate Macadamia. The white chocolate macadamia is like a healthy version of my favorite cookie.…

I don't always get any food in before I work in since I like to work out right away in the morning. However, if you do, I will echo others in saying you should eat something rich in healthy carbohydrates, like fruit or whole grains. As far as post-workout snacks go, you can do no wrong with--believe it or not--low-fat…

I agree with the previous two posters. Your daily activity level is what you are typically doing throughout the day. If you're at your computer for most of the day, then you are still living a sedentary lifestyle. You earn those extra calories whenever you work out, so if you overstate the activities you are doing…

I, too, am a HUGE fan of pho, but have also had trouble estimating the actual calorie content. I think the numbers you determined for the shrimp, bean sprouts, and sriracha are all fair. However, I am guessing that the beef broth has a significantly higher calorie count. Given that pho broth is typically made using beef…

I would highly recommend staying away from most protein powders. According to an independent study by Consumer Reports, many whey protein powders contain various amounts of heavy metals, including arsenic. Some samples even exceeded the U.S. Pharmacopeia recommendations for safety. Here's a link to their article:…