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I had that happen to me a few weeks ago. My BP is normally about 110/60 but I was getting light headed a lot. I upped my calories by 100-200/day and it seems to have done the trick. I also always make sure to stay hydrated!

I've done 30DS and Ripped in 30. I use 3, 5 or 8 depending on the exercise. More for biceps, tris, back, less for shoulders/chest.

Spinach, dates, berries, cottage cheese, plain greek yogurt, bananas, arugula, kale...

I only eat it at work, I pack a tablespoon of peanut or almond or cashew butter and have it with celery and carrots. That way I can't go back and get more than I wanted. Also, I only eat the all natural stuff that's just ground nuts (we make our own actually).

For me, the worst is soups. I almost have to avoid them when I eat out because they are so so so so salty!

How about snacking on yogurt/nuts/fruit/raw veggies/hummus/tahini/nut butters/edamame instead of chips or processed "bars". Packing a lunch to take to work... maybe a salad, sandwhich thin sandwhich, cottage cheese/advacado/salsa/wrap, hummus and veggie wrap or left overs from the night before? Making dinners at home,…

If anyone else here is into eating real food feel free to add me! I only eat out once a week or so and try to eat whole/real foods (though no meat for me). I've also noticed a lot of crazy (IMO) processed stuff in other people's journals.

Ooh they do sound good! I love to make my own spicy nuts... usually peanuts or almonds. Toss them in a frying pan with some pam and then sprinkle with whatever seasonings you like (garlic, chili powder, cumin, cayanne).

For something that small I would use my shoe bag. It just velcros behind the laces of my shoe, I keep my keys in there on short runs. On runs over 5 miles I use a fanny pack with water bottle.

We only eat brown rice. I guess it took a bit of getting used to but it wasn't a huge transition, other than it takes twice as long to cook. Now white rice tastes spongy to me and I'd prefer brown.

cottage cheese, pico de galo, diced advacado and lettuce wrapped in a corn tortilla. spinach, feta, watermelon, red onion salad with balsamic vinegarette.

If whatever medication your on is messing with your appetite it could also be slowing your metabolism. Have you talked to your Md about what to be able to expect in terms of weight loss?

24 year old here :) I think I'm at my goal weight 5'4" 115 pounds (22lbs lost), but just got there last week so working on transitioning to maintaining.

I ran my first 5k about 2 weeks after finishing c25k. I've run a few races now and am training for a 12k. I love running now and had never done it before c25k! It really is a great program!

I see a lot of processed foods, not enough protien every day and (diet) pop. I would try more of a "clean" eating plan.

I didn't see that one... I believe I take one called Women's Ultra Mega Active (I think). I love it. I swear it helps my energy level and overall well being. We moved this past weekend and it was lost in a box for 3 days and I did not feel the same.

greek yogurt, cottage cheese, edamame, soy nuts...

I didn't like plain at first either. I started with okios fruit, then switched to plain with fresh fruit and stevia, now I only have the fruit in it and it's awesome. It did take some time though. And the greek yogurt made all the difference.

Air popped popcorn, cucumber and laughing cow cheese, carrot sticks and celery and hummus.

I've done 30DS at the same time as c25k. I also did Ripped in 30 on top of my normal cardio. I currently use a mix of the two DVDs on top of my normal 5 days a week of cardio.

I practice Bikram and personally, I don't believe the calorie burn is what people say it is. I log it as 300 calories burned in 90 minutes. Of course if you wear a HRM the calorie burn is higher, but that is more because of the heat than anything else. It isn't the easiest yoga practice and it is GREAT for you but don't do…

I've done both. I agree that Ripped is harder, though nearly is outrageous. If you are very new to exercise I would start with Shred.

Veggie here also! I do eat (LOVE) eggs though.

Krema. Yum! Or homemade cashew or almond butter.

I'm working really hard on quitting diet pepsi. Other than that I can't think of anything. Everything in moderation for me. Though some things are really really really rare (margaritas, chips, fast food).

I sneak them in pasta sauce, soups, chilis, stir frys. I find it is easier to eat more servings if they are really part of your food and not on the side. Today I made a paella with squash, zucchini, peas, carrots and asparagus. Tomorrow miso soup with napa cabbage. Yesterday was black bean tacos (black beans lightly mashed…

I don't worry about the sugar. The VAST majority of mine comes from fruit and other "clean" foods. I do keep an eye on my added sugars, but that's just to keep my sweet tooth in check.

Swimming makes most people really hungry, perhaps you are eating more than you realize?

Many of the MFP foods don't have accurate date for those nutrients. That being said, I do take a multi vitamin (with iron) every day and a calcium supplement most days.

I started with 3s. I actually still use 3s for some of the moves (I've been doing the video over 2 months, mixed up with other thing). I also have 5s and use them for a few moves. If I were only buying one I would go with 3s... unless you are already used to lifting.