Sarahdangerfox

I know how hard this can be- the thing that has saved me in the past has been a daily phone call with my mom, who also struggles with weight loss. It's like in AA when they give you a sponsor! That daily call- have you tracked your calories today? Or, somebody to call when you are craving fast food so badly you think…

I love doing turkey chili (Carol Shelby's seasoning kit is my favorite)...ground turkey, kidney beans, chopped kale (it's so easy to sneak a ton of veggies into chili!), a few cans of tomatoes, extra cumin and garlic and you're good to go. Suuuuper tasty! I also love doing curries in the crock pot- Trader Joes' has a ton…

I LOVE to cook, and I LOVE to cook for my friends and family, and they LOVE eating at my house :) I also used to love to cook with a lot of butter, cheese, cream sauces, pasta and rice...it's amazing how far a few little substitutions will take you. Try just getting inspired by a farmers market, letting veggies and lean…

Curried chicken breast with veggies: *4 chicken breasts *1 onion, sliced *1 zucchini or other squash, sliced *1/2 can of garbanzo beans *2-3 large carrots, sliced *1.5 tablespoons of spicy curry powder (I prefer green, and I also use more but I like it really concentrated and spicy- add to taste) *1/2 table spoon of ginger…

Eggs are a great, cheap protein. Cabbage is nutritious, filling and super flexible. I love making veggie soups with chicken or beef boullion (extra cheap), lots of cabbage, whatever veggies are on sale (squash, broccoli and cauliflower are great in here) or a packet of frozen veg, which is almost always cheaper. Quick and…

Avocado is the best! My favorite salad is arugula with avocado, grapefruit and walnuts with a light vinaigrette. SO yummy! Also great served on top of tortilla soup or a spicy curry, since it's nice to have that bit of mildness on top of the spice. Or super yummy as a very light meal with roasted beets, sliced kumquats,…

My favorite go-to is to make a wrap with arugula, bell peppers and egg salad. I love the egg white salad from Trader Joe's, and their whole wheat lavash sheets are huge and super low cal. Lots of alternatives...chicken salad or turkey with laughing cow cheese, maybe feta, walnuts, hummus and spinach? Easy peasy and yummy.

-Trader Joe's whole wheat lavash sheets...they are low cal and big enough to make a reeeally substantial wrap. I find that tortillas are sometimes too small to fit all the stuff I want in them. -laughing cow lite wedges -skinny cow ice cream sandwiches. YUM. -old fashioned rolled oats. I like to make mine with a few…

You can definitely tone, but if there's a layer of fat over that muscle, what you can do is up your cardio, lower your sodium, and watch your calorie intake. I have yet to bust the pooch myself, but I've been doing planks, hip dips, crunches and this one where I lay flat, hold a big exercise ball between my ankles and then…

I love to make up a big arugula salad or sauté some veggies and then put a poached egg or two over it. So yummy and easy and low in cals :)

Definitely talk to a doctor if this is a recurring issue- it could be symptomatic of a serious condition, or it could be totally treatable. What medication are you taking for it? I used to get headaches when I worked out, and I realized it was because I wasn't drinking enough water before my exercise. Now, I try to get…

I try to remember all the rules in "Zombieland"...cardio, limbering up, double tap, etc. I also spend plenty of time at the shooting range- I wonder how THAT fits into my fitness routine ;)

Yup! 24 with 60 more till goal weight. It's frakkin' hard!

Popcorn's a good one. I know this sounds tooootally lame, but I make kale chips and they are delish. They totally fulfill my need for something crunchy and salty, and they're ready in fifteen minutes. You just break kale leaves into chip-sized bites, spray lightly with olive oil and season as desired, then pop those…

I love tzatziki and eat it on tons of stuff! Great little extra source of protein and yummy as heck. Here's how I make it: -1 medium or large container of fat free greek yogurt, such as Fage or Chobani -2 persian cucumbers or 1/2 of a large grocery-store size regular one, grated or finely chopped with moisture squeezed out…

Well...a girl's gotta eat! If you exercise, you need to fuel your body, and you're going to have to eat anyway. The purpose of working out is more than just working off food...it's also to get your body moving, to tone muscles, to stretch, to burn calories, to condition yourself to be able to do more, etc. If you exercise…

I just bought the FT4. It takes some exploring, but it seems like a great option.

You don't HAVE TO eat right after working out, but that's when your metabolism is at its fastest and most efficient, so your food counts for a lot more. I find that making a smoothie or breakfast wrap the night before and having it ready to go in the fridge is easiest for post-workout eating in the morning. Try throwing…

Oooooh girl you are LUCKY! Have a great time and enjoy the quiet and solitude :) Here are some yummy suggestions: -veggies with hummus (the Eating Right brand from Safeway has the lowest calories, or it is super easy to make yourself with little or no olive oil) -hard boiled eggs -laughing cow lite cheese wedges -Trader…

You sound like a prime candidate for SWIMMING! No pressure on the joints at all, great cardio and works your entire body.

And don't feel guilty, just do more! Instead of feeling guilty when I eat too much chocolate, I just exercise more and drink more water to work it off. Remember that you can be PROACTIVE. You are in control of your own body!

I sneak in a little circuit before bed and that helps. Crunches, pushups, squats, lunges, etc....it's an easy way to get in more exercise without paying money or leaving the house. It has also really helped me to make fruit/veg the absolute center of the meal, and other things like meat the "accessories". I have cut out…

Trader Joe's has a really yummy egg white salad that's only 50 cal per serving. I like to mix it with a big handful of greens and bell peppers and tuck it into a piece of whole wheat lavash for a tasty wrap. Super quick and easy to assemble. I also really like to make salads with a garden burger cut into them along with…

I am definitely no expert, but I have had that problem too and it turned out I was just mildly hypoglycemic and eating the wrong stuff. Make sure you get in plenty of protein and complex carbs and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Extra water, especially before you exercise, will go a long way towards making you feel better in…

I ride, but I would not consider this a workout unless you are on the track or in the twisties and really working to muscle the bike around. I'm sure it depends on speed (therefore your wind resistance), engagement of the abdominal muscles as well as arms in turns, etc. but I think it's being pretty generous compared to a…

If you think of it as a "diet", you will never be able to maintain your hard work. A diet is thinking in terms of short term goals, and if you want to be thinking in the longer term, you need to be considering this a lifestyle change. You will always need to be mindful and healthy, but your goals and the work you are…

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Try an antifungal cream from the pharmacy, like for athlete's foot. That could definitely be the culprit.

Sounds like you need better arch support and more stable shoes. Go to footsmart.com and get yourself some rigid high-arch insoles...they take some getting used to but usually get rid of the issue. Also make sure your feet don't move around in your shoes too much, and make sure you stretch your feet plenty. Try point and…

Helice- diet pills and diet soda are NOT a healthy way to get fit. You're doing a lot of damage with that stuff- please be careful! OP- I know you're probably feeling bloated, but keep drinking your water. It will help cleanse your system and flush things through. Stick with light, fibrous foods for dinner. Maybe some…