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Sounds delicious, thanks for sharing! :flowerforyou: When I make stuff like this I put the filling mixture in a plastic bag, cut the tip off and squeeze it into the pasta. Makes it much easier and less mess too.

It's the bleach, detergents and water that break down the EVA (the cushion) in athletic shoes. Do whatever works for you but know that washing them WILL make the cushion harden. I speak with the manufacturer reps on a regular basis and this is what they say. Just trying to be helpful, good shoes are expensive. :happy:

1. If you're wearing cotton socks, throw them away. I use Smartwool socks, a bit expensive but worth every penny and last for years vs. months. The reason: cotton absorbs moisture and is a breeding ground for bacteria and funky smells, lol. Wool blends will wick the moisture away and actually stay clean. Also cotton is…

In your area try Road Runner or Red Coyote Running and Fitness. Red Coyote seems to be a new store while Road Runner has probably been there awhile. Gait analysis is best done by someone who's been doing it awhile, I would opt for the more experienced staff if at all possible. And if you really like your Sketchers you…

Excellent advice! I work in the shoe industry and have for several years. Don't be afraid to use running shoes for walking, in fact most podiatrist recommend doing exactly that. If you have any issues with your gait (go get a gait analysis at a running shoe store), a running shoe is the best at correcting it. Also they are…

If you don't have a good running shoe store to go to...how much do your feet roll in? If it's a little bit try Brooks Adrenaline. If you're a moderate pronator try the Brooks Addiction. If you roll in ALOT try the Brooks Ariel. These are all "motion control" shoes and the goal is simply to put your feet back in that…

Sounds delicious...thanks! :)

I'm on level 3 day 2. It is a great workout! It does get a bit easier though and I do feel stronger. I'm starting to see some results now finally too! Not huge results but I'm shrinking in places I don't mind shrinking in, lol. Stick with it, you'll make positive gains all around. I would recommend taking rest days as…

Someone suggested this website to me awhile ago and I think it's great! There's a lot of good ideas on what to make for the 4th. http://www.skinnytaste.com/ Hope you have a great holiday!

My plan is to get in more exercise than I normally would that day. That way I can have more calories in the bank to enjoy the foods and beverages at my families party. I'm going to have oatmeal for breakfast, a huge salad for lunch and whatever I want at the party! Hope you enjoy the holiday and have fun with your family!…

Just a reminder...in the video Jillian Michaels tells you to take 1 to 2 rest days on each level. Just saying...:wink:

That's awesome! Great job and glad you are getting better!

I'm fairly new here too but I've been doing the 30 DS and I'm on level 2 day 5. I remember one of the first days of the workout I was also barely able to walk I was so sore! Personally I think if you're that sore you should take a rest day. You don't have to do it every single day, take a rest day here and there as you…

I can't do salad without the dressing! lol Bread I can cut down on, I agree I've been eating a lot of that. I will look for a substitute for Mayo or just try to cut it out. Thank you!

I love your suggestions, thanks very much!

I do use a little butter but I log it. I'll get some of that spray oil I think. Thanks!

Great suggestions, thank you!

Haha! I actually have cut down the mayo quite a bit compared to life before MFP, lol. I"ll look for something to substitute it with. I do love cheese too, but I can definitely use less. All the meatloaf, burgers, etc I do make myself. Thanks for the suggestions, much appreciated!

Thanks for the suggestions! My husband likes whole milk but I haven't thought about getting my own, so I'll do that. I'm going to try all of your suggestions actually, great advice! :flowerforyou:

Gender: Female Age: 43 Height: 5'5" Starting weight: 186 Current Weight: 159 Goal weight: 130 ish Activity level: Lightly Active Weight loss goal: 1 pound per week Calorie Goal (Net): 1460 Average Calorie intake: 1650-1700 (eating some of the exercise calories back) Exercise: Jillian Michaels DVD's Mon - Fri, treadmill is…

Sounds delicious, thanks for sharing!

Wow, that's an amazing difference for less than one month! Good job!

Thank you for this post, I'm planning to start lifting very soon!

I just asked this same question yesterday so we're in the same boat! There is a "Recipe Builder" under Apps on here that you can use. Check it out. I'm still learning too but hopefully that helps you. And someone please correct me if I'm wrong but put in all of your ingredients, weighing each one. List them in the Recipe…

Thank you, I think that's great advice!

No advice from anybody?

YOU LOOK GREAT! I don't think you need to lose anymore either! Congrats :drinker:

Ummm...bumping my own post, lol :laugh:

If you have flat feet you probably over pronate which means at a certain point in your gait your feet will roll in excessively. This can lead to foot pain, ankle pain and knee pain to name a few. You most likely need some sort of "motion control" running shoe to correct it. There are different levels of support in a motion…

I agree! I was stalled too and after research and reading these forums I upped my calories to 1440 per day. Depending on the day I may or may not eat part of the exercise calories back. I've been losing weight every since and I find it much easier to manage!