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I try not to eat anything because from what I've heard from Jillian Michaels, unless you are doing serious strength training, you really don't need to fuel your muscles that much to repair. I generally workout pretty close to a meal anyway, so I figure that suffices. At the very MOST, I will eat an apple and almond butter,…

Danni Allen from Biggest Loser

I don't do it everyday but I like to run.

I'm a 36D and I wear Nike sports bras. I think they were about $40. There are of course even better ones, but they work well for me. They really hold me in. I would never wear two bras together. That sounds like a recipe for trouble! Ouch!

I actually read somewhere awhile ago that the abdomen is such a big muscle that it's hard to overwork it. So you could probably work it everyday and it wouldn't be a problem. Of course, you can't spot train, but as far as hurting the muscle, I don't think it would be an issue.

I agree! I think if I don't log and I'm unaware, I just fall because I tend to fool myself into thinking I'm doing better than I am. Which is probably why I can never lose weight!

I logged for 3 days during Whole30 and I found that it was very easy to stay under my calorie goal. Now that I'm doing more "paleo-ifying" foods, like breads and such, I am tracking because I find that it's easy to go over. I also didn't lose as much weight as I expected on the Whole30 so I'm trying to figure out what my…

I'm not sure anyone could say what ratios are optimal for fat loss. Some people do really well on very low carb, other people feel sluggish and can't maintain it. But in general I agree that high fat, moderate protein and low carb (or in my case, moderate of everything) is a good start and then see what your results are.…

I always measure the cashews I eat, but I find that the protein and fat really fill me up. I have a hard time overdoing it. But like anything, make sure you are not eating from the container and always be aware of your portions.

I'm 25% carbs, 30% protein, 45% fat. But I'm sort of all over the place. Some days I eat more carbs, some days more protein, and some days more fat. I don't really pay attention to macros, to be honest. I usually just eat what I eat and focus more on making sure it's Paleo. I'm also more concerned that I'm getting enough…

I eat a lot of sweet potatoes. Poke holes, wrap in a paper towel and microwave for 6 minutes. Spread some ghee and you're set! Pair it with some fruit, or go lower carb with a spinach or kale salad. Very filling.

Most of my clothes are from Target, Old Navy, TJ Maxx, Marshalls! I only have one pair of jeans because those are expensive, so I don't want to spend a lot of money on lots of pairs. Most shirts will work for many months, they'll just continue to look better on me. Pants and skirts, I try to buy some with elastic bands so…

Your best bet is to use something like Google Maps or Map My Run and find out the mileage of your route. Then time yourself doing the run. That's the most scientific way to figure out what your actual pace is, and then you can see which one you are closest too.

Regular peanut butter can also have high fructose corn syrup in it. Nothing good can come from that! If your peanut or nut butter has anything but nuts in it, dump it!

Exercise can cause blood sugar to both rise and fall -- and sometimes both! There are a lot of factors involved, and I'm not really an expert on it at this point so I would have a hard time explaining it. But the resources I sent you should be able to answer your questions. Right now, I tend to start with a blood sugar a…

I'm 5'8" and my goal is between 140-150, depending on where I think my body's happy weight is.

Monday morning after going to the bathroom, in just underwear. But sometimes I hop on throughout the week just to see how I'm doing. But I don't record those.

You can exercise before eating. Lots of people do it. Some people feel sluggish without good, some people feel sick when they do eat. So it's up to you. However, it's critical that you get the right amount if cals per day, so def eat more. And if you are sleeping that much, you might have a thyroid issue. I recommend…

I have shoes fitted for me and I still have moderate shin pain. Not enough to make me stop but they are sore. I think it's normal for beginners. The more I do it the easier it feels.

I actually don't stretch anymore. I do a 5 min walking warm-up and and a 5-min walking cool down. Stretching before is dangerous because you are pulling on cold muscles so you risk injuring them. Better to do active warm ups like walking, jumping jacks, butt kicks, arms swings, things like that. Stretching at the end is…

I know many athletes with diabetes (I write for a diabetes blog) and I can confidently say that you can build muscle on synthetic insulin. In fact, some athletes will even use insulin as a doping agent, but you won't have a problem with that. Just manage your blood sugars, exercise and eat healthily and your body will gain…

We definitely meal plan and grocery shop according to that plan. Make it a family affair. Hand your husband some Paleo cookbooks and go "Pick what sounds good." and then let him choose a few non-Paleo items, like sandwiches or what not, for his lunches. We buy easy things to snack on, like nuts, fruit, Larabars. It's…

Some weeks you might find yourself with a 1.5 loss, some with a .5 loss, and some with no loss at all -- even if you're pretty much doing the same thing! I really hate the term starvation mode, but it is true that the body usually reacts pretty negatively to weight loss at the beginning. It does everything it can to…

Do you have Lantus or Levemir available where you live? They are much more predictable and easier to use insulins than Humalin N. These insulins are newer and have a flat basal profile for nearly 24 hours (so many people take it twice a day). Humalin N has a peak and so it's not really recommended as a background insulin.…

Honestly, I don't think either one is really accurate. From what I've read, only a heart monitor can tell you how many you actually burned. I usually go with whichever calorie burn is lower. Honestly, if you're off by 100 calories (which is what most discrepancies are), you are not going to go into starvation mode.…

I eat Paleo whenever I'm at home. We don't cook using any non-Paleo ingredients, so I only eat non-Paleo when I go out. Sometimes non-Paleo will be cream in my coffee at Starbucks. Other times it will be an entire meal. I don't go out very often, though, maybe 3-4 times a week. When I went off Whole30, I was like "Oh, I'll…

I normally try to eat Paleo but these seem like a good alternative if I'm in a pinch.

7 day periods? Man I have it made. I have very light PMS symptoms for 2-3 days, and then my periods last 4 days (2 heavy, 2 light). I can't imagine a 7 day period. You poor things. :(

When I was on the Whole30 I found myself getting fuller more often, and now that I'm off it, I feel like I can eat more. It's very strange! I still eat Paleo almost all days, or even most of the day, only skipping it if we're going out. Hmm. Not really sure what happened!

K_winder is correct. Usually high blood sugar is reflection that you did NOT take enough insulin, and therefore have tons of sugar sitting in your blood stream, unable to become fat. However, it is harming your blood vessels, which is what causes diabetes complications. High BG here and there is OK, but consistently high…