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What they all said! I'm a foodie too and I have learned to adapt my cooking to help me meet my goals. It means I bake less and my menus are a little different but I plan my meals to help me meet my goals. I regularly scour the internets for better versions of my favorite dishes. And sometimes I just cook my favorite dish…

I have had 3 different fitness trackers and here's my review as a runner, a cyclist and lifter of heavy things. Fitbit Flex: I was super excited about this when I got it. I loved the data that it provided (steps & sleep mostly). I soon became frustrated when I was being shorted mileage because it didn't count my steps on…

Wine... and food in general. I love to eat. I like rich delicious food and wine. Did I mention wine?

Personally, I TRY to treat the weekends just like any other day of the week. I don't deprive myself but I don't go whole hog either. Can you work to find a better medium? Plan a cheat MEAL for which ever day is the "food and drink" day but otherwise go about your day normally... My plan of attack is usually, start my day…

I cook mine in a casserole dish face up with about an eighth inch of water and covered in foil. I bake it at about 400* for 30-45 minutes depending on the size of the squash. You want to check it fairly regularly near the end as if it cooks too long you'll end up with the mash potato effect. I know it's ready when I press…

Hey! I'm a little taller (nearly 5'10") but all the other ladies have it right- it all depends. Look back at my pics (they should be open) in the very fit pictures with very little body fat I was between 165-175 and in a size 6 jean. I haven't been in the 120's since the 6th grade and I wasn't fat then... I have to imagine…

I go to a "Big Box Gym" and I have never heard negative comments and I was going there while morbidly obese... As I went more often and as I got faster and stronger and fitter I did get comments but they were all positive. I would get and still get things like: "Damn- time for new gym clothes!" "Wow! You're really strong!"…

Personally if I'm lifting and STARVING it's usually easily fixed by adding more protein. There are some schools of thought that say 1g of protein per pound of body weight. At 30% protein, how much are you consuming?

I just wanted to second this... Solid. Sound. Advice.

Corn is technically a grain... http://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/corn-october-grain-of-the-month Peas are legumes which are beans... http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/vegetables-beans-peas.html Carrots and potatoes are roots but still considered vegetable. Just root vegetables.…

Friday Nights (a LONG time ago) Dinner: Hot and Ready Pizza (sausage- the WHOLE thing), Bread sticks (as many as I could) and a sixer of PBR tall boys At the Bar: 6-8 more Beers, Shots, At least one basket of fried something or other (Fries, cheese sticks, onion rings, whatever) Post Bar: Sheri's or Dennys- Chicken Fried…

Aching in MY arches is almost always a shoe issue. What kind are you wearing? How long have you had them? and Have you ever been fitted? Minimalist shoes despite being insanely comfy for lifting, general gym activities and just kicking around make me feet and calves ache SO bad. I usually get a neutral cushion shoe, rip…

I'm in Tacoma... I'm not a great workout buddy for a beginner (not intended to be offensive but my workouts are a bit more advanced if you're just getting into it) but if you're local I'm willing to give you a high five! :) Where do you workout? I go to Vision Quest on Mildred.

I was just running off to find this story!! That's it! Eat Clean. Pick up heavy things, put them down, repeat.

I train right after work for a couple hours 4-6 days per week. I find that if I eat a little protein/carbs about an hour before it will keep me sustained so I'm not totally famished by the time I get home. (Think 3oz of chicken, or a scoop of protein powder in water, or an egg or a handful of almonds and a piece of fruit.)…

This. Well this and just effing go. Stop making excuses. I wake up at 4am to be at work by 6am. I get off at 3pm and head straight for the gym I lift/run/repeat until 5:30-6pm. Go home cook dinner, squeeze in a little house work if I can manage, shower and get ready to do it all over again. It's a grind. I don't always…

I'm 5'10" and my pics should be public (go stalk my profile). The start picture was 290-ish (it's the Halloween picture- I'm all the way to the right), the pics with abs were between 165-175. I've gained some weight back and I'm back up to 195 (long story) with my eyes on 170 (again). :)

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Definitely this- I have battled with asthma and allergies my entire life and I call it the "Prednisone Rampage" because I want to eat all the things. Every last one of them and if I don't get them, I get hangry something fierce. And it sucks a lot when you can't breath enough to earn the calories to do it. Be kind to…

sundried tomato, spinach and bacon (best with Feta or Romano if you eat the cheese) zucchini, mushrooms, sausage and big chunks of mozzarella chorizo, Jalapeno, tomato, spinach and avocado Also.my all time favorite smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomatoes red onion and capers

I'm with everyone else. More protein, more fat. To up my protein I use this:…

1. Don't lie to yourself- not logging that one (five) piece(s) of candy "just this one time" will add up. 2. Don't cheat yourself- Overestimating your exercise, not doing that last set because "you're tired" will not give you the results you're looking for 3. Change your mindset- you're not on a diet. This is how you eat…

You sir are my new favorite person. And for the new girl in the weight room- welcome sister. It doesn't change dudes stare. Today they stare because they don't recognize you, tomorrow they stare to see if they can see through your yoga pants and 6 months from now they will stare because "Holy *kitten*! Did she just lift…

Ok yeah, this was posted while I was typing my sage wisdom. If you ever go in while the gym IS staffed, let someone know what kind of crazy's happening. If they want to help her great if not... Let her enjoy the ride.

I had to go get a trainer the other day to help someone. He was going to kill himself. He was running at ~8 MPH on the tread, BENT OVER (like in half) holding onto the heart monitors. He was damn near coming off the back of the thing and I could tell he was trying to "rest" but why not slow that *kitten* down to a walk if…

Diary's open... I cook a lot. Tons of prep on Sunday and it makes the week stupid easy. I lost 120lbs eating this way last time. I quit and gained 50lbs back. (ooops) Back at it.

5'10" 209lbs Bust 46 Waist: 34 Hips: 44 I'm hour glass as *kitten*. I'm looking to get back down to 175. My measurements then (if you look through my pics its the one with the blue bra and black shorts) were 38/24/36. That would make me very happy. :)

THIS so much this!!! seaHAWKS!!

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