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First of all, if it helps, I am a Certified Sports Nutritionist with a B.Sc in Human Biology...so hopefully I am not totally clueless.. :) I take a womans multi, a good probiotic(I use Peak Probiotics), Vit C, FishOil+D3(I use Stronger Faster Healthier liquid), Calcium, and Magnesium(Natural Calm) at night before bed. I…

Vitamix. Best investment ever. I have found on my health journey, that good kitchen tools are worth the investment. They make prep so much easier and thus easier to stick to.

http://whole9life.com/2011/01/paleo-poor-your-guide-to-the-grocery-store/ http://paleoleap.com/paleo-on-a-budget/ You can do it :)

Looks pretty good. Like other posters mentioned, I would get rid of the shakes and processed stuff(like the special K bars). I know it is hard and you really are off to a great start. I would replace the special K bars with some good dark chocolate to help with sweet cravings. Breakfast, oatmeal with nutbutter is usually…

You should never consume less than your BMR. It will cause metabolic damage in the long term and make it hard to maintain weight loss if not impossible. When you go below your BMR for a while your body goes into starvation mode and holds on to every single fat cell it can because it thinks it is in a food shortage…

It does sound like you have PCOS. I have found A LOT of people have had tons of luck doing the Whole30 program and then maintaining a paleo lifestyle afterwords. There is a lot of info out there from women who healed their PCOS using nutrition and supplements. Your body WANTS to balance itself, you just need to give it the…

Red lettuce, cucumbers,artichoke hearts, tomatoes, carrots, crumbled bacon,shredded rotisserie chicken, almond slivers, topped with lemon juice and olive oil. I love all these yummy sounding ideas!

Nice work!!!!! Keep it up, remember this feeling anytime you need motivation to get off the couch. "The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step"

Protein is filling, and digests slowly so it keeps you fuller, longer and has the same amount of calories per gram as carbs. Also, you need protein to build muscle. Win win.

Has anyone had success with blending the smoothie the night before? My Vitamix is SUPER loud, well ok not super loud but loud enough that I don't want to use it at 7am while my husband is still asleep. I love the idea of a grab and go healthy breakfast, it would save me so much time in the morning!

This probably doesn't work at all for you if you have kids BUT I train(for rock climbing) usually from...7pm to 10pm or somewhere thereabouts. I usually eat something small prior, like a bowl of oats and then eat dinner...yes at 1030-11 at night. It really really sucks but it is my only option as I need a partner to…

If your period is really truly getting in the way of living your life(ie working out and functioning well) then see your gyn. There are loads of things you can do to help ease symptoms. A lot period pain can be helped by upping calcium in the days before getting your period and drinking a lot of water. If I feel really…

I really like Gnarly Nutrition's Whey protein, comes in two flavors, chocolate and vanilla. They are the only ones I have found that don't upset my stomach or give me a headache. As a bonus, they are "clean" whey so no GMO's and it comes from grass fed cows which is important to me but perhaps not to you.

If it helps, I get way more bloated than that :) I literally look 7 months preggers and it can last for days. These things trigger it for me: Artificial sweeteners/sugar alcohols Gluten Dairy HFCS MSG(along with a lovely lovely migraine) Corn Soy Legumes that aren't soaked Truthfully MOST processed food makes me sick,…

She is correct in stating we don't digest dairy very well. Some people handle it better than others though, you would notice bloating, gas, and perhaps constipation if you had issues with it . It also makes some people break out. The issue is for SOME people that non organic dairy typically has a lot of hormones in it from…

:drinker: ^^^ this

This person is trying to be healthier and you come here and spout crap you know nothing about. Where the hell do you get your information? "Paleo" is a catch all phrase to define eating as close to nature as possible. No one INVENTED squash, it grows in the ground. No one is suggesting you go out, kill a gazelle and eat it…

Eat what makes you feel good. Pay close attention to what this actually means. Personally I LOVE oreos and pretzel M&Ms but I don't ever eat them because I can't each just a few, and they make my stomach hurt, my head hurt, and I break out like crazy. So at the end of the day, it isn't worth it to me. Overall health should…

So I spoke to a trainer about this, she is female and very good. She said if you just need to lose some body fat(like the last 5-10 lbs) you should be eating in maintenance mode, this will allow you to have enough energy to smash some awesome heavy hard workouts. That is what will kill that last bit of fat. Same goes for…

I WISH bulking was easier. I lift heavy 3x a week and while yes I am stronger and tighter I don't really have much significant muscle mass. In fact I would kill for more but estrogen keeps shutting me down ;) You will tighten up, loose fat, and feel better though!

Going organic is a great idea, it has proven to be healthier(more nutrients) and better for the environment. If you want to do it as affordably as possible you can try a few things: Organic meat and dairy are the most important, as the harmful antibiotics and drugs are stored in the animals tissue, can't wash that away! It…

Hi! Age: 28 Height: 5'3 SW: 126 CW: 124 GW: 110

Yeah bronchitis is nasty! 2 weeks off really won't set you back much if at all, so don't stress. Breaks and rest are JUST as important as training, particularly if your body needs to heal. Also, of note is it takes me personally at least 1.5-2 miles to even feel good and in stride, so usually once I push through those…

Weekends are actually easier. We really don't eat out much, just hasn't ever been our thing. But when we do eat out, I don't worry about it, I get what I want. On the weekends I usually make eggs, bacon, toast and coffee for breakfast, Lunch if we are home is usually like soup, since we tend to eat breakfast later on the…

There are a lot of fantastic meal prep sites out there if you want to get specific. However this is what I personally do: Breakfast is usually 2-3 eggs and two pieces of GF toast with butter OR a cup of plain oats with a drizzle of maple syrup. This is fast in the morning but I can understand it does still take time. You…

Seriously, are you trolling or do you really think breast milk comes from cows?

Soooo ignoring all the drama(seriously people if you don't have anything nice to say...) If you are having trouble getting enough calories, do NOT stuff your face with junk. Yes, oreos have a lot of calories, but they also have a lot of chemicals. The goal should always be to get HEALTHY, which means more than a number on…

I suppose I should clarify, I did not have a large amount of weight to lose to begin with, so my advice may not apply to someone looking to loose 50 lbs or more. When you get down to really refining your system so to speak, to get those last 5 lbs off, every tiny thing helps(or hurts). I agree carbs are not the enemy,…

Hey All I am in the club too. I am not overweight, just trying to improve my athletic performance. I only have any fat to pinch in my midsection. I have found a few things help: Get more sleep. Seriously. If you aren't sleeping 8-9 hours a night of good sleep, your body feels stressed and releases cortisol, which as we all…

Heya! Mostly play Wow(blood elf disco priest), took a break since no new content until Warlords drops Battletag: Bellatrix1309, I play on Bonechewer US horde-mostly on Bellátrix :) Have also dabbled in Aion, Rift, D3, and GW2