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Have you seen a doctor for your bursitis? I was dealing with something similar. Saw an osteopath, helped a little, did some acupuncture, helped a little, but finally saw an orthopedic specialist who gave me a more accurate diagnosis and a shot of cortisone. You shouldn't have to live in pain! I've been focusing on just…

I just got a charge HR and I like it! Hard to tell how accurate the HR is but it was within 10 b/m when I compared it to the grip hand sensors on the treadmill at the gym. I don't take it too seriously, I look at it as big picture. I'm not crazy about the fact that I have to push a button/tap to see the time. I think I…

I just read Jackie Warner's "This is Why You're Fat" and really liked it.

I just read This is Why You're Fat by Jackie Warner and it's inspired me on clean eating. I followed the Rosedale diet a few years ago, which is pretty similar, and felt fantastic on it. I also have ridiculous picky kids. One has bona fide sensory issues...the other is just stubborn. This is my biggest struggle. So far I…

I am on meds for anxiety/depression but just a very low dose of lexapro. Personally I love my meds, they have made such a difference. That said, EXERCISE is such a good remedy! You need those endorphins! I have concluded the only way I am ever going to get off my meds is by becoming and exercise junkie. Good nutrition…

You are all so young! Age: 39 2 kids, 8 and 4 HW: 176 CW: 176 GW: 145 or 150 I don't even know! Especially moms with picky kids. That's my biggest challenge with healthy eating.

I have a 6 year old who is very picky to the point of having pretty severe anxiety over new foods, and a 2.5 year old who is just plain stubborn. I have always been pretty obsessed with eating healthy and loved vegetables so I think this is my challenge in life, to have picky kids! For breakfast, we all eat different…

Yep, try eating protein and some healthy fat for breakfast. If I have any processed carbs like cereal or bread in the morning my body burns right through that sugar (carbs are just sugar to your body) and I am hungry again immediately. I will have some Egg Beaters with some leftover veggies and some guacamole, a protein…

When I tried the Rosedale Diet I cut all starchy carbs and all sugar, including any items with sugar added (it's EVERYWHERE! I found a veggie soup once that had 15 g of sugar in it!) I was jittery for about 36 hours and then I completely stopped craving it. I replaced starchy carbs and sugar with protein and healthy fat…

If you find you are having a hard time losing weight, and feel like you are eating within your calories, exercising, etc and not seeing results, it might be worth cutting back on the dairy just to see if anything changes. Most FF dairy products (such as yogurt) are loaded with sugar, particularly high fructose corn syrup.…

There is no substitute for getting to a specialty store that carries a wide range of sizes and trying things on. US girls, try the store {intimacy} if you have one in your city - they don't mess around with measuring tape. Different brands do also vary a bit. But once you find that size and bra that is just right it is…

Running hat - just a very lightweight mesh cap, like a ball cap, very useful for keeping the sun and sweat off your face. I have a pair of tri shorts and so far I like swimming, running, and biking in them. You could just get the shorts and then throw on a shirt for the bike/run. The tri suits look useful too!

Congratulations!!!

I am doing a tri in 5 weeks - my first. 300 yard swim, 11 mile bike and 5k run. I would definitely get back in the pool and just make sure you are up to speed. Our muscles forget so quickly! I know a lot of very fit athletes who tried their first tri and they all said the swim was harder than they thought. I have never…

I am training for a triathlon and I am aiming for 1 rest day a week, if that. My workouts are not long. I almost always get up and do them in the morning. I have two little kids and work full time. Maybe 1-2 days a week my hubby and I take turns going for a run after we get home from work. This week: Sun - run 3 miles, 37…

Check out beginnertriathlete.com - I think they just announced an app that can track runs, swims, and bikes. I just use their regular online training log since I am training for a tri, but it might work well for swimming.

I lived in Asia for 3 years and breakfast is just another meal - many people will have spicy noodles, fish, chicken, whatever for breakfast! In fact I harbor a theory that the idea that breakfast should be different has just been foisted upon us by the cereal companies. I don't eat cereal at all any more. I sometimes have…

Eggs! 7 g of protein each. I love protein in my smoothies. I get Jay Robb Whey Powder and that packs 25g per scoop. You can also put eggs in smoothies. I don't know why I didn't think of this before, but I saw a recipe in a magazine this weekend. Try scrambling one or two eggs and putting in the blender with half a…

I prefer compression style shorts, tri shorts (that can be worn for swimming or biking) or capris. Or a running skort with built in compression shorts underneath.

I'd eat some dark chocolate instead!

I love the green tea with mint in it - it is a less bitter flavor and I don't need any sweetener with it.

I just biked to work for the first time today. it was awesome. It's about 6.5-7 miles one way, and mostly downhill going to work. I plan to just do it once a week or every once in awhile, as I can't be a sweaty mess every day (no place to shower, I use baby wipes to freshen up.) I did a trial run on the weekend to make…

I just signed up for my first sprint tri! I am so excited!

I grew up in Southern California, so I am pretty good with an avocado, but I just find it a hassle...buying them when they're not ripe (if there are no ripe ones in the store) and waiting till they're ready...opening them up to find oops, not quite ripe yet...sometimes the pit is stuck and I'm jabbing at it with my…

I am doing the same thing!!! I am a pretty good swimmer in that I can get across the pool, but not sure how it looks. I have started swimming laps just to build up my endurance. I have googled around and found some good videos on stroke, flip turns, etc. I am signed up for a sprint triathlon on September 18!!!! So I have…

Ditto the wine spritzers - I use either diet sprite or sparkling water. Yum. That reminds me to take extra sprite to the river this weekend.

I subscribe to the theory that any carb is processed by your body as sugar, creates a spike in your blood sugar that is quickly burned and leaves you hungry/craving more sugar in a very short period of time. So for me, I find that if I eat 1200 calories a day of a carb focused diet (even if it's so-called healthy carbs…

I use it for cooking and sauteeing and I love it! I cooked some fish it in the other night and it was delicious! I like that it has a very low smoking point so it is healthier to use for high-heat cooking. I love the flavor too. I made some waffles the other day of a batter that was just oatmeal, almond butter, milk, a…

I love black beans! If you can find them in your store, try refried black beans: http://www.fooducate.com/blog/2010/01/03/three-reasons-to-rethink-that-diet-coke-youre-about-to-drink/ Delicious in a quesadilla with some cheese, salsa, sauteed peppers... I don't eat rice as much any more because I am trying to cut carbs,…

I love me some diet Coke and I don't find it affects my weight loss. However, some people find it increases their sweet tooth, so that is something to keep in mind. It is also somewhat dehydrating and it is probably taking the place of water you could be drinking, so just be sure you are getting enough water (that is a…