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Thanks everyone, I have heard mostly great things, but my mom is a nurse and seems to be very concerned with the fact that it is a very highly saturated fat. Thus, I'm second guessing it, but I guess in moderation, the benefits out weigh this negative. Would it make sense that this is not as big of an issue because it is…

It is supposedly an almost perfect balance of sugar, fat, vitamins, calcium and protein to help restore the bodies nutrients immediately after a work out. I would imagine it doesn't matter if it is prepared or homemade, but if you make it yourself you can control the amount of chocolate (and sugar) added, if that is a…

Hi Missy! CONGRATS on going smoke-free and welcome to MFP!!! I joined just about a month ago and I love it so far! You sound like you are geared up and enthusiastic about the journey ahead of you! That's awesome, it's really important to try and stay positive. MFP has proven to be an awesome support and motivator for me,…

I know how you feel pickles, I find that the better the juicer is, the more juice it is able to extract from the produce. But it still doesn't seem like much. I guess you also have to keep in mind how concentrated it is. When we buy juice at the store it's watered down and mixed with "fillers" so you get a lot more…

I get pretty inspired by Martha Stewart's whole living web site!

100% worth it!

I got a cheap food scale at Target for like $8 and it helps to get a good idea. I think you can also get plastic (floppy) cutting "board" sheets and, for example with chicken breast, it will have a square on it so you can measure out what should be approximately 1 or 2oz. as you cut. As for the marinade- I made grilled…

The exercise will totally help move things around and clear out the sinuses. I have to same problem all the time and now take two types of RX allergy pills daily and it helps tremendously. On bad days, I still take sudefed for quick and significant relief of symptoms but the sinus drip can really make you nauseous! Try to…

May want to make sure you have good shoes with lots of cushion and support. When you run, try to keep your shoulders in line with you hips. Hope that helps!!

Danielle- One of my specific goals is to be able to run a 5K by September at the same speed as my husband, so we can run one together! So I'm totally on board with you!

Regardless of the weight loss effects, vitamin B is awesome! And one of the more difficult to find in your regular food diet, unless you target foods for that specific vitamin, so go for it! If it helps you lose weight, BONUS!

have the 24 oz. camel back that I try to keep with me at all times! Makes it much easier, great suggestion! I love the lemon idea!!

Thanks for the soda alternative suggestions! I'll give them a try! I'm pretty sure it's the caffeine that makes it hard too. I'm also a sucker for Starbucks (I know, I know), but I recently discovered their Iced shaken black tea. OH MY GOODNESS! Love it!! And if you drink it unsweetened like I do, NO POINTS!! No calories,…

Love the veggie smoothie idea! I recently was given a juicer so I'm really excited to play with recipes for that too. So far, my favorite is carrot & orange juice! You can then use the pulp left over to make super moist and delicious banana bread! soo good! I'm so excited you are all on board, send a friend request so we…