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Do you run or jog? I used to run cross country in high school and surprisingly, when you run or jog you work your stomach much more than your legs. Running is one of the best ways to strengthen your core and firm your tummy.

Fresh produce is actually inexpensive if you don't go organic. I buy organic food because I don't go stingy when it comes to my health, so I can't help you there. But as another poster said, dried beans are a good choice if you have a chance to soak them. You can try to buy the produce that's on sale for that week. Brown…

I eat a bowl of cereal with brown rice milk for a snack sometimes. It's filling and MFP says that it's providing about 13 grams of protein. Not to mention its full of healthy whole grains and fiber. Adding beans or seeds to a salad (such as sunflower or hemp) helps to add protein (and good fat). You can also add a…

Omg, I can't rave enough about CSA's! I had a spring share that just ended and our summer share is starting Thursday. Being a member of a CSA is so helpful to weight loss because the fruits and vegetables I get there literally become the basis of my meals. I don't have to buy much at the grocery store and I eat so much…

The real question is, how much are you exercising? If you're spending a lot of time outdoors without sunscreen or if you're sweating up a storm you could actually be LOSING water, even if you think you're drinking a lot more than usual. Maybe you're just not drinking enough to replenish what you've lost. Do you feel well…

I totally agree with you that the word "toning" is not correct. I believe that most people use the word "toning" to mean that they don't want to necessarily "bulk up." Instead, they want to build up their muscles only slightly. I think women use this term a lot because of the negative, "masculine" connotations associated…

I don't eat out period if I'm trying to lose weight. It's very, very hard. In fact, I've noticed that most of my weight was gained BECAUSE I was going to restaurants several times a week. I recently ate at a restaurant and ordered what I thought to be a small, reasonably portioned, healthy meal. It turned out to be over…

I've seen many postings about unsupportive boyfriends, fiances, and husbands. It's appalling. I used to date a man who was similarly unsupportive. He would criticize me while I was eating a snack and tell me I was going to get fat. The man I ended up marrying would never dream of saying anything so hurtful to me. He gladly…

Oh, I forgot to add that if you're thinking of joining a class, you may find it helpful to join a community sponsored class or beginner's class rather than join at a big center that specializes only in yoga. I find that the instructors at big yoga places are hardcore about getting you into the right positions and they'll…

I started yoga at about 210 lbs. I did a beginner's class though because a lot of my weight is in my abdomen and I found some of the poses difficult to do. In particular, my wrists weren't strong enough to support my body weight. But I did notice that the more I did yoga, the easier it became especially if you're…

Sometimes people just need a little encouragement, even if they have the best of intentions. My husband finds it easier to be healthy when I exercise with him. We plan fun dates of hiking, biking, or just plain taking a walk in the evening. Since your boyfriend works so often, maybe this would be a good way for you to…

Don't forget exercise! When people are talking about diet and their caloric intake, they so often forget the impact of regular exercise. You can eat less calories than your body needs to maintain its weight (but not go so far as to be into starvation mode), and your muscles will be just fine if you only exercise daily.…