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Used to do it all the time. I wasn't strong enough for a tackle, but I can throw half decent and I'm quick. I think some people forget the game isn't all about jumping on one another. The tactician in me loves the strategy of it. Played with mostly guys. Never had an issue with being treated like a flower or being roughed…

Swimming is really expensive in my town. If I went once a week, it would almost be the same as my gym membership. Plus, they use too much chlorine. When it's imbalanced, it gives me hives.

Just replaced my runners. They are still in reasonably good shape. Made it through two years. I maintain my shoes very well because I'm a sneakerhead. Lol. Nike flyknit. They aren't going to hold up for a long run anymore, but great for gym days and walking or kicking around. Bought the Nike Free 5.0 to run in. They're…

It took a really long time, but I packed my boyfriend a smurf themed bento when they finally launched a game he'd been working on (ios programmer). Can't find a picture, but I'll keep looking and post it if I do. The smurf wasn't blue, he was brown because he was made of chicken flavoured quinoa. I cut a provolone slice to…

I'm on am odd sleep schedule so I'm about to make breakfast. One egg, sugarless tea, and a slice of peanut butter bread. However, the last thing I ate last night was a slice of my mom's birthday cake. Lol. More frosting than cake. No regrets.

As one of those kids who barely survived childhood, I can relate to the kid. My mom worked nights. I would have been mortified if anyone had singled me out in any way for anything, especially food. I was a wisp of a kid, but bad food choices are still bad. I lived on sugar and salt. I packed the "healthy lunches"…

I don't eat meat on weekdays and I try to bring bagged lunches to work. Weekends I relax a little, but if I do go over, it's only by 100 or so. It's weekends like this which are holidays (Thanksgiving in Canada) that I have to be careful of because this weekend was dinner with my boyfriends family on Saturday, dinner with…

My loss isn't done yet, but I don't have much planned to lose so I've just been altering and taking things in as I go. I'm handy with a sewing machine so it made sense to put it to use. I have a bunch of nerdy t-shirts that are eventually just going to become a nice quilt partly because of weight loss, but mostly because…

First of all: Way to go! Be Awesome! Second: The 10% is of the previous week's workout. If you're doing C25K, it's basically built in for you. Drop-back weeks are when you intentionally run less in a week. If you would normally run 15m, you could drop back to 10m to give yourself a break when it gets really tiring. If I…

Do you have an Asian super market at your disposal? I have one up town from me and they have a ridiculous variety of things that are affordable and healthy or low calorie or BOTH! I like seaweed, so I have that for snacks. Yogurt parfaits with almonds and dried cranberries or blueberries or raisins - whichever was on sale…

I think I'm too much of a chicken to do it. I'm content with mine though so it's never really something I've put much thought into. I was rake thin all through school. I was that girl who could not wear a bra and you wouldn't have noticed. I have a few friends who've had fantastic work done. They look great. It's just not…

I'm a nerd who likes to eat while gaming/reading/watching movies/TV. I blame the media. lol. Just kidding. I found some new hobbies to accompany the old ones, like running.

Owned by Talking Rain or something like that. Privately owned, so not a Coca Cola or Pepsi product. It's made with Splenda.

I don't pull my arms back through first... I just grab the hems on either side with the opposite hand, arms over my head, and pull up. And then it's just off. If you are having this problem a lot, get the hooked ones, maybe? Edit because I accidentally said 'hooker' instead of 'hooked'. lol

Only if you wore that exact outfit.

Okay. So, even though you can't control where the fat disappears from, I'm going to say based on your picture that it isn't likely to shrink the girls because you actually seem to have a fairly slim waist already. Mine got bigger with working out. Like magic. ETA: Not actually magic. My boobs just didn't deflate, but the…

When I ran my first 5k last summer, the folks who were managing it (it was a charity run) were very encouraging. I managed to do it in just under 30, but there were a lot of people who came in after me (as well as a ton before me. Haha). For an hour or so afterwards, we all hung out in the shade and drank water. Most of us…

I finished it by rewarding myself with the dollar equivalent to the km I did during each session. I still do it now for my regular runs. It helps me be sure I have money for new shoes when I run mine into the ground next (although this time I accidentally fell in love with a those new Nike flynit lunar 1+, and no matter…

I run every morning on weekdays. It's 5k. I'm not pushing or anything. It's barely more than a jog except for the days I want to try against a personal best or something. which is usually only two or three of the five days. Weekends are always too busy regardless. Some weeks (like this one) are only half weeks for running.…

Geocaching, a picnic, lots of pictures, and an evening with some drinks and a movie or game.

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Approximately 5'11" and 173lbs. I realized a few days go that I was eating about 100 cals less than I should have (1550) and upped it to reflect my internet guesstimated BMR. I don't have much time for exercise between my 3 jobs and sleep, but I manage to squish in a minimum of 10,000 steps a day. I also eat relatively…

I was under the impression that the minimum calorie recommendation was because you needed to have a certain amount for your body to do those silly little things, like heart beat and stuff. I just don't know where I heard/read that... Anyway, I know I could never do it. I'm also approximately 6 feet tall though so we're…

There are plenty of respectful men who don't speak in code. If I can find one, so can you. When my boyfriend says something, it's what he thinks. He's fairly quiet, but always honest. I understand it's a little confusing because you haven't had many boyfriends, but really, there are lots of good guys out there who will…

This. Also, high-five for the Sweet Brown reference. If this was a one off thing, maybe...and I mean MAYBE I'd let it slide. And that would only be with a real good explanation like "I'm sorry, but I'm just really messed up right now and don't know how to handle it. I'm sorry"

Ummmm.... Here's 50 ramen recipes? http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/college-life/ramen-noodle-recipes/ I've not attempted any of those and can't say they look much in the way of healthy, but on days when you're really stuck, maybe they'd be something to consider. Alternatively, here's a recipe for "Spicy Thai…

Thank you all so much. You're awesome. I feel so much better about attempting to bake more of my own stuff now.

I'm too active and generally fidgety for that. The caloric intake you need depends on a lot of things. 1200 is what you need for your body to perform basic functions, like breathing and living and all that other annoying junk. That's why MFP asks what your daily activity level is like when it first sets you up. I'm in…

My C25K app was perfect for getting me started. My Runkeeper app keeps me motivated and organized. My MapMyRide app for awesome bike rides. And Zombies! Run! for random goofy run fun with the kiddos and/or drunk friends. Oh, and it's not really a fitness app, but Geocaching. We've found ourselves on day long adventures.…