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Many of the standard exercises for abs that you see everyone doing (e.g. crunches) are actually really bad for your back. Check out this article based on research by a spine specialist: http://www.theactivetimes.com/best-and-worst-ab-exercises-and-why-core-strength-essential-your-health If you are having back pain you…

- coconut bread/muffin variations (banana, pumpkin, apple/raisin, carrot, zucchini). Add gelatin or ground pumpkin seeds for protein. - paleo pancakes (there are lots of recipes online using plantain, coconut flour, almond flour). Make a big batch on the weekend so you don't have to figure this out everyday. - green or…

Do you eat animals/dairy? Here are some thoughts for increasing protein: - hard boiled eggs - add protein powder or gelatin to smoothies - jerky (yuck!) - avocado (but it's good fat) - low-fat cottage cheese

Goals for October: 1) Stick to a paleo diet. 2) Eliminate almonds for the rest of the month. 3) Take a yoga class at least once a week now that I remember how good it feels.

This should really depend on your particular build. I'm 5'4" and my goal is 117. In my 20s and 30s I always hovered between 110-115. But I tend to have a small build... as in distance runner vs. sprinter. Other women who are naturally more muscular will have a significantly higher goal. As you say, it's about what…

Replying to Homesweeths: Curious... are you saying you experienced joint pain after going on AIP? or was that the reason you went on the protocol? I can't seem to stay on AIP. I've become so dependent on nuts and seeds...

It's totally unnatural (not to mention kind of gross) for adult mammals to consume dairy - especially from another species. Concerns around its health effects include: - it contains active hormones that can alter our own. For example, the bovine milk hormone IGF-1 has been linked to risk of breast, colorectal and prostate…

Do we really have to continue to allow breast size determine how we feel about ourselves? This is just cultural programming that we internalize. Why not just celebrate becoming healthy and strong? If you're not nursing anyone it really doesn't matter what size they are...

The weight room floor is really not conducive to social chit chat. I'm not just thinking of the people you'd want to meet but also everyone else. It can be annoying if you're working out to have people socializing in or around your space. Most people are there to do their thing in a focused, efficient manner. On the other…

It's not unusual to have a detox reaction like you describe when you begin cleaning up your diet. Probably the best way to detox is to use a dry sauna. Most municipal rec centers have them and admission to such facilities is generally inexpensive. Or maybe your gym has one. Bentonite is another way to remove toxins from…

An afterthought to my suggestion: Animal shelters are always looking for volunteers to exercise the dogs. Why not turn an otherwise boring run into a beautiful gift to a pup that spends its days locked up?

How about borrowing someone's dog? Running is way more fun for me when I have one of my dogs along. They are very entertaining and great running dogs push you to your edge. My mutt is kind of a slacker, but my GSD kicks my *kitten*. Plus you'd be doing both the dog and your friend/neighbor a great kindness...

I almost forgot, but then I remembered and did it today. :)

I'm in.

I know I'm late to this, but here's a goal I don't think I could do for the full month anyway (lol): no alcohol until October. Heh heh. Go big or go home.