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I bet that the old mindset is popping up because you are in a stressful situation, trying to acclimate to a new city. Binging and the endorphins it creates probably provides some emotional relief/stress relief in the short term, which is why you are compelled to do it. In the long term though, its obviously having bad…

I read your profile. It sounds like you have some serious eating disorders in your past that are bubbling up. Maybe some self care will help quiet the negative voices that are driving you to eat. If seeing a doctor about it isn't an option, meditation doesn't sound like a bad idea. You can take some yoga classes, the kind…

Yum, I'm going to try this!

To get it crisp you need to fry it. Probably not the best idea for your diet... Personally I like it sautéed. Cut it into one inch slabs, set it on some paper towels, then set a plate on top. Let it sit like this for an hour or so to let it drain. Then cut it into cubes and sauté it on high heat for a few minutes in…

You will starve yourself at that calorie intake. Once your body goes into starvation mode, your weight loss will come to a hault. You need to eat enough calories to support your bodies daily functions (eat your BMR calories); my guess is that you should be around 1700 per day. Go here to calulate your BMR:…

The carbs from fruit mainly come from its sugar content. These are simple rather than complex carbs, so they won't keep you feeling energized or satiated. Fruits are a great sorce of nutrients and fiber, so you should definatly have them in your diet, but based on the info provided I think your vege intake should increase…

10w +2.6 11w +2.4 12w +3.4 13w +3.4 14w +5.4 15w +7.4 Ugh!!!

Well, Your Doula is there to support you and to make you feel at ease. I'm sure you will be able to tell by meeting them in person if they can accomplish that. Ask about their job experience, training, what they love most about what they do, their rate, what you get for that rate.... I bet it will be an easier conversation…

I'm due the 26th too! With as difficult as it is for me to find jeans, I'm sort of glad I get to wear dresses for the end of my pregnancy. I just hope we don't have a hear wave again this year, otherwise ill be investing in air conditioning.

I make my own. It's super easy and you can control the fat and sodium. First, grab a clean jar with a lid. I recycle mini mayo jars just for this. Add a ratio of two to one vinegar and olive oil. So, two tbs vinegar to one tbs olive oil, etc. you can use any type of oil that you have on hand. I like rice wine, apple cider,…

Hungry Girl has a low cal alfredo sauce recipe. Its a couple of wedges of laughing cow cheese and a tablespoon of parmesan cheese mixed together and microwaved for like 20 seconds. Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for heat. They put this on top of tofu shiritaki noodles and the whole meal is like 100 calories or…

I make my own vinegrette. In a jar with a lid I add 2 parts vinegar to one part olive oil and shake until its frothy. I mix up the type of vinegar; sometimes rice wine vinegar, sometime balsamic, sometimes apple cider. It just depends on my mood. I like to add interesting flavors like: a little chopped garlic, a tablespoon…

Heck yes, I add my yoga class to my exercise! I do subtract time from the class to account for the meditation and slow warm up, so when I take a 90 minute class, I log it as 60 mins. Its not a perfect system, but I like reflecting on the past couple of weeks to see how often I exercised etc.

I'll head to a local store on my lunch break to stock up on supplies, then commandeer an entire drawer in the office fridge and stock it with stuff I can throw together for lunch or snack. Prewashed lettuce, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, celery and/or baby carrots, salad dressing, hummus, and laughing cow cheese, for…

Its your shoes! It really is. Get new running shoes. If you can, go to a running store and get fitted by a professional.

She sounds like I friend I used to have. When I started cleaning up my life, my dearest friend seemed very threatened and even angry by it. Eventually things came to a head and the friendship ended. I realized that her lack of self esteem kept her from ever truly caring about me. She was just using me to have someone…

I may be stating the obvious but if you are new to running, C25k is short for couch to 5 k. It's a fantastic training app that you can buy for your smart phone that will help you increase your endurance and the distance you can run without stopping. Did I mention its fantastic? Make sure you have great shoes. I recommend…

When using meat in wraps I prefer fresh meat, such as chicken breast, lean beef, shrimp, or lean pork that is sautéed or baked. If you cut the meat into thin slices it will sauté in just a few minutes. You don't need meat in every wrap for it to be satisfying. Add quinoa, beans, or and/or humus for a quick kick of protein.…

Thanks for the feedback! It's helpful to hea how others handle it.

Wow! That is an amazing weight loss in a short amount of time! You look great and are doing amazing things for your health and happiness. Keep it up! You are more than halfway to your goal!

I have mixed it into meat loaf and/or meatballs. They come out moist and tasty. It's a great way to stretch out some ground beef while also reducing fat calories. Today I mixed half cup of quinoa with black beans and some cumin and oregano. I topped that with fresh salsa, light sour cream, and a little avocado. Yum. Those…

If you are traveling to North America, you will be fine. Food quality is quite regulated. There are a lot of amazing places to eat food. Each region has its own specialites. You can find great steak in Florida and great tuna in Chicago, but generally speaking, you should try to eat what is specialized to the region. If you…

I'm also due on Aug 26th! This is my first. I'm excited. And freaked. :)

I'm only at 7 weeks, but still trying to run a couple times a week. I've noticed that my endurance isn't at its normal levels and I need to take walking breaks now and then. It also takes me a little longer to warm up and find my stride. Overall though, I feel really good once I'm warmed up and feel even better when I'm…

When I started running I used an I-phone app called "Couch to 10k" that recommended running every other day. I think running twice a week will help you build endurance and cardiovascular health, especially when you're first starting out. Just do what feels right. If you feel like twice a week isn't enough, then drop the…

Bring water! Cold water! The heat is usually cranked up to 90 degrees in a Bikrim class. Wear layers you can take off as you get hot. I've been in clases where the ladies were all pretty much stripped down to our sports bras and the men had no shirts on. :) Such a wonderful workout, you will love it! I like to park myself…

This is awsome! I'm on day 5 of SB. I love veges, but holy cow... I'm getting soooo bored. I've got nori in my cupboard. I think I'll make riceless sushi tomorrow!!

I usually use canned beans in my recipes, because I'm a bit lazy and don't want to deal with soaking them. Here is my favorite recipe: White Bean Chili: 2 cans of white beans drained, any variety (I like 1 can of regular white beans and 1 can of white kidney beans) 1 pound of chicken or turkey (cubed chicken breast, ground…

Oh, fun! I cant stop with 10! skim milk whole grain cereal luna bars laughing cow light cheese (herb, regular, or sweet onion) organic mixed green salad light/ff salad dressings assorted veges (carrots, broccoli, cucumber, onion, celery, anything that grows) alvocado ground turkey solid white tuna sriracha chili sauce (aka…

Holy cow! Nice work, you look amazing!