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I like grated raw beets with grated raw carrots. You can add protein (chicken, almonds, whatever) and whatever dressing you have on hand or make one up quick with some balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. I could eat this stuff by the truckload! It's also a great add to a bed of mesclun or whatever for additional…
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That's a good question! I just read the Runner's World article on Running on Empty: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/1,7120,s6-238-267--14388-0,00.html It's a good idea for training, if you're racing or whatever, but for most people it won't matter much. It really matters for people who are pros/ elite competitors. You…
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I wonder if this has something to do with the perishable nature of most salad items. I imagine that most items in a "bad for you" meal are processed and/ or frozen. Lots of the salad items are also susceptible to damage in transit, too, so it's more costly for the supplier to ship & handle the items. Also, supply/ demand…
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This Protein Pancake looks great!
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This is a great high-protein bar that I found in a Hy-Vee (grocery store) magazine a few months ago. It's a great replacement for the processed food bars that I have bought in the past during training season. It's much cheaper and one batch makes 16 bars (enough for a week or so for DH and myself.)…
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If porridge= oatmeal, it's only 150 calories per half cup dry, so try to figure out what the calorie count for the dried fruit is...maybe cut it in half, so you don't feel like you're depriving yourself? You could also try cinnamon (as another poster noted) or nutmeg or even just a tablespoon of real maple syrup or honey…
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I'm with you! The grass is greener WHERE I WATER IT!
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I'm from Saint Paul and I LOVE this time of year...rain and ALL!
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It takes...forever! If your goal is to continuously improve. I do the run/walk and it works out really nicely but is hard to do on the treadmill. 5 min warm up and then run 5 min, walk 1 for as many intervals as you need. I've run two marathons like this and agree with the previous reply: i can run faster, longer. Plus it…
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A few things motivate me to run & watch what I eat 1. My summer wardrobe 2. Feeling confident in my bod& (I don't care if I ever have Cameron Diaz' or Jillian Michaels' body, i want to feel good in *my* body. 3. My mental state: I'm happier when I am active and not having sugarbinges or eating because of how I feel. 4.…
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watermelon! Cucumbers! :smile: Not exciting but there is nothing better than a big ol' bowl of watermelon chunks with a little salt!
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Yes, I can relate to this. My biggest weight was 144, but a good weight for my height and frame is about 20 lbs less....and I feel like a jerk when I talk about losing weight when some of my friends have a goal that is two or three times that. We each have our own path (and our own struggle) so the important thing is to…
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Hello! I LOVE sugar..I don't get too excited about it when I have a day where I seem to eat a lot of sugar. In fact, I eat chocolate or something like that every day. I try to be moderate about all of this. If I get hung up on trying to meet each of the criteria, I'll be miserable. I would encourage you to be moderate /i/…
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Hi! I am Marathon Training, too, for the fall: Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon (MInneapolis-Saint Paul). It's my third marathon, and I think I am mostly doing this because my DH says he wants to do one...a bucket list kind of thing. I had a Garmin that died a miserable death-getting waterlogged while I did the dishes. I'd…
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OK...ready to stop (again) but really anxious about it. I have tried several methods, including Wellbutrin, Chantix, patch, gum, etc. Seriously considering hypnosis!
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Hi! and welcome! I think of this less as a "dieting" program and more as an "accountability" program. That is, I'm not doing some specific regimen of foods and exercise, but merely looking at what and how much I eat as well as being honest with myself about my level of activity. The difference for me in this daily…
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My kinesiologist friend says " not measurably", it's mostly perceived exertion and the difficulty we have *feeling* cooler, since in hot or humid weather, we don't necessarily get the evaporative effect of sweating. She warned me (of course) about heat exhaustion, etc and staying hydrated!
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If you're just making smoothies, protein shakes, etc, where you're not trying to GRIND UP veggies (making carrot juice for example) I would endorse Krups. I've had mine for 10 years and it works great!
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I recommend the Runner's World website, they have a section on food that is informative and accurate! (I also recommend a smoothie made with tofu and fruit after a run...mmm, tasty! *smile* )
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That is just fantastic! I am very happy that you have gotten over the double digit mark! If you acknowledge your achievements, it fuels willingness to STAY IN IT!:wink: Keep Rockin'!
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I don't think so..you could weigh yourself before and after, you'd find out how much water you need to take in! It feels like more work but the exertion is about the same, but I'll ask my friend the kinesiologist who is coming by later tonight!
