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Most mornings I get up and head straight for my workout - no time for breakfast first!

This thread has been around for awhile lol Anyone out there want to add a FitBit newbie? https://www.fitbit.com/user/3PSZS8

That's a great question! I saw a gastroenterologist, you'd think he'd know about the test!

Once my five weeks are up I am going to experiment with different things. The doc said some people can have lactose in cooked foods (maybe heating it breaks apart the lactose?). Thank you all for your support - today is a much better day than yesterday. And I'm definitely buying some of that chocolate Silk milk Friday when…

Oatmeal - old fashioned rolled oats, not the instant kind. My go-to is a little bit of sugar-free maple syrup (for flavor and to sweeten it up a bit) and half a sliced banana. This morning, though, I made it with a tablespoon of Nesquick chocolate syrup for a chocolate treat! When I get bored with that, I have low-cal…

I have a question for all you "green" smoothie drinkers. Does a regular blender really mix up the spinach or kale small enough that there aren't chunks? And can you really not taste it? I'm looking to try something new.... and smoothies seems like a great go-to.

I'm running about as fast as I walk :) But that's okay, I'm out there doing it and that's what matters!

The trouble is, I feel like I'm barely running at all. Seriously, I'm a snail. I think it's just because I'm so terribly overweight and out of shape. Most of the "feeling like I"m going to die" is my leg muscles saying they can't carry me anymore. I don't think I can carry on a conversation while I'm running - should I be…

I've done C25K in the past but never made it past the 3rd week :( That was a while ago - I've just started doing a 5k training plan, not couch to 5k but something similar. Anyone else feel like they're going to die while they're running? I feel great/amazing/powerful afterwards, but while I'm actually doing it, it's really…

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These are all great ideas! I never thought about making a double meal and then reheating it for those time - crunch nights!

I've heard so many people doing this, but the thought of cold oatmeal makes me very leery. Is this really good?

Wow! I love all these stories! What great inspiration! Heathbilly I love your attitude. I struggle with stress and depression (and I think that's what causes my IBS) and I'm trying to find alternatives so I feel better and can live life! You rock!

Oh I'm so glad I'm not alone! It is very frustrating :( I'm glad u all understand!

I suffer from IBS and my food choices are based on what doesn't trigger symptoms. While counting calories, I make good choices - but when my IBS flares up, calories don't matter anymore and all I'm trying to do is calm my system down. So I do often gain weight based on food choices when my IBS acts up.

What's your fave Jessica Smith video?

Jillian Michaels is too hard core for me at the moment. Jessica Smith is just right for now. I have done Jillian in the past though and I do really like her workouts!

I have these in the oven baking right now!

I'm a huge snacker! I just keep trying different things and adjusting my "meal" intake to accommodate my snacks!

I have what I call "hungry days" where it seems like no matter what I eat, I'm still hungry. Monday was like that for me. I make sure to have lots of healthy snacks at work so I don't find myself at the vending machine! It does get easier... hang in there!

I have bingeing issues, too! Mostly chocolate. I find popping a mint in my mouth (I don't like gum) takes care of it for awhile because I know eating chocolate with a minty mouth will be disgusting lol

I haven't seen any on Dish Network :neutral_face: I use Youtube

When I started over a year ago I was 256lb. I lost a little, and then had to take a break because life got too busy. But I started back up again 2 weeks ago and I like JessicaSmithTV on YouTube. The videos are free and I just load them up on my phone and follow along. She has several "beginner" workouts and, unlike other…

That's a good idea! Thank you!

I'm with ya! I lost about 5 lbs last summer but the holidays got me messed up. But I started this week back on the wagon! Go mfp!

I know what you're saying. .. th is journey takes a LOT longer than I wish it would. Hang in there!

This sounds delicious! I don't have any powder mix.... what can you recommend?

Wow - what a great thread! Has anyone tried GNC's Total Lean brand of shake mixes?

I've never tried to maintain on vacation. I don't take that many vacations lol and only recently started this calorie counting business.... I can tell you I went on a week-long honeymoon last month and gained NINE pounds!!! It was insane - that's actually what prompted me to start this journey. I figure, if you focus on…

i just "followed" your clean eating board on pinterest! Thanks for the link!