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I haven't used Bodyrock, but I do the HIIT videos on FitnessBlender.com, which I really like

If you're on the diet for inflammation, the dried fruit in Lara bars and some granola can be a hidden hazard. There is a blog called hungryhungryhippie.com that has some granola recipes. She usually defers though to "just use what's in your cupboard that you can eat". My go to when I travel besides nuts is those pouches of…

For some people (like me), fiber actually can make things worse depending on the source (I have IBS-C). Also, if you weren't eating as much fiber before you changed your diet (or from the same types of sources... i.e you ate more bread and grain before and now you're getting it from veggies), your body is doing a little…

LMAO at some of the answers! My definition... Limiting the number of ingredients that I am unable to pronounce or need the assistance of Google to define.

I have been on and off and am just now starting the elimination phase all in. Are you a vegetarian or is there anything that you do not like? I found a blog called HungryHungryHippie.com that has some different recipes and she records pretty much everything she eats. She's a vegetarian though, which I am not. I think she…

If you can workout in front of a computer, internet accessible TV or an iPad, I recommend FitnessBlender.com. They have a TON of videos and programs outlined by day. Cheaper than buying a DVD (the program outlines are $5-10) and gives more variety because you have access to so many other videos. The majority of their…

I usually poach / boil a bunch of boneless chicken in broth or seasoned water, so it's handy for salads for a few days (lunches and dinners). Makes it easier to add some protein and hardiness without reaching for cheese. For dressing alternatives, in some cases I actually put water in regular dressing, since it's not…

I found that two things help (not that I always abide by them, but they help). One is distraction. If I am not around food, I tend not to think about it as much. The other is making it easier to do smaller portions. So I sometimes pre-portion the things I know I will crave or somehow force myself to put things in a bowl.…

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I'll echo the folks that have said every once in a while you have off days. I will also say that as your runs get longer, you should test out different ways to get some fuel into your body. I am not someone who usually eats before a workout or anything and I had to figure out the timing of when I could eat prior that…

I had some similar issues a few years ago and it actually ended up being an element of some food intolerances. I went through all kinds of tests as others have mentioned for hormones and low vitamin levels. Nothing stuck out in particular, although some were a little low. When the intolerences started triggering full blown…

Walmart has very cheap litter boxes and scoopers, as does the dollar store... would not reuse one. I made one of these before and did rice krispie treats for the cake part and sprinkled in some nerds candy (for the fancy cat litter :-) ). I used tootsie rolls for the poo. I didn't have a cat in mine though. Even with the…

I will reiterate a few things that other people said, and hopefully add a little bit. During a particularly tough time, I got our grocery bill down to about $35/week for my husband and I. I was couponing though, which can take up a lot of time if you get really into it. Here are some things that still work even if you…