FitMissVicky Member

Two pieces of advice for busty girls who need to keep 'em contained when running: 1) find out what size you really are. Most women are wearing the wrong size. Go to good bra store (NOT Victoria's Secret) and have someone who knows what they are doing size you properly. 2) Invest in a good sports bra. Yes, it might cost a…

Amazing! Way to go!

on scrambled eggs!

We did "ice cream" with frozen bananas as the only ingredient last week. Fantastic. You don't need the extras. Freeze the bananas, whip them in a food processor and you're good to go

1) Eat every 2-3 hours. Budget a minimum amount for meals and a minimum amount for snacks. 2) Eat more protein. It fills you up. Forget cereal at breakfast. Have eggs, greek yogourt, cheese, nuts. Forget raisins and have fresh fruit instead. Eat protein for snacks - that will help fill you up between meals. 3) Measure your…

I was going to make a similar suggestion. Can you incorporate it into your regular schedule somehow? I have taken to running beside my son as he bikes to school (he's 5) - it serves as a warmup and then I take a long route home so I can have a proper run. My other workouts I fit in after my kids go to bed, and often i…

I am involved in 2 CSA (community-supported agriculture) farms. One for veggies and one for beef. It's a great way of supporting small, local farmers as well as ensuring you get good quality food. Of course, you share in the risk as well as the bounty, so if you get bad weather or a spoiled crop it might affect the value…

1) you did nothing to deserve this kind of unwelcome treatment. Harassment is not the fault of the victim. It's the creepster's fault and he is the one who needs to change his behaviour. 2) Harassment is illegal and (depending on where you work) your employer is obligated to provide you with a safe workplace. You did the…

Two pieces of advice 1) go to a good bra store and get properly fitted. Also good stores are more likely to carry brands like Enell or Freya in the sizes you need. If you want to buy online, get fitted first and then you can shop secure in knowing you're getting the right size. Nothing worse than an ill-fitting bra when…

Try eating more. Eat breakfast and add healthy, protein-based snacks. My doc has recommended eating every 2-3 hours, protein every time.

Yeah I gained all of my "baby" weight after I stopped breastfeeding (15 months) and went back to work. So frustrating!

I have a great recipe for beet cake (like carrot cake) but I think that's not in the plan now; I like to roast them and eat them in a salad with goat or crumbly blue cheese and walnuts or pecans. Just wash them and roast them; the peels will come off very easily once they are roasted.

I usually try to look stuff up and watch my portions. Continue to log everything. I will try and keep some almonds or soy nuts in my purse for easy, protein-heavy snacks so I am not tempted by the muffins or easy sugar hits. we have a lot of catered lunches at work and I find it the most challenging part of this process.…

how about a chili made with ground turkey instead of beef, loaded with veggies and a couple of different kinds of beans? Or baked sweet potato fries?

adding my suggestions for ways to get out of your routine: take turns making each other a healthy breakfast in bed. Cook together -try some new recipes and freeze them. Go bowling, find an indoor mini-putt place, or try something more adventurous together, like indoor rock-climbing or some other non-food-related activity.…

I have an apple-y shape. I like to get stuff with a drawstring to avoid the falling-down issues - usually capris. I have some Calvin Klein running shorts that are really comfy and cute.

Big box o' cheese, with accompanying wine and chocolates. But we'll stretch it out and maybe I can pass the chocolates on to someone. Or let my spouse eat them. I did have to make a specific "no candy in my stocking" request to my partner. He helpfully obliged. So I figure I'm a little farther ahead than other Christmases.…

My goodness, I just want to take all you people wearing inadequate bras or doubling up or smushing your boobs together to a good store to get properly fitted so you can get yourselves a decent sports bra! With the right fit and a good bra, you can be well contained and do all the high impact sports you want. I have had…

i'm on an 1800 cal/day plan as recommended by my doc. Plan is to eat every 2-3 hours, min 300 for meals and 150 for snacks. Protein every time. As I understand it, the rationale for the snacking is to help curb hunger so you don't overeat at mealtime. Not metabolism so much.

ooh, where is the Ontario race? I want to do one but have not yet picked a location

this: Both of my c-sections were pretty risky near-death experiences. While I am not crazy about the "apron" (good term), I figure it's a small price to pay for my health and my two beautiful kids. At any rate, I can already see it has gotten a ton smaller since I started losing weight. Yoga/pilates and other core work…

your breafasts are pretty low in calorie. I would try a bigger breakfast and then make sure you have protein-heavy snacks. Paired with water, they help me feel full and keep me going through the day. Doc recommended that I eat every 2-3 hours and it seems to be working for me.

I don`t suppose you have a union, do you? If so, I would ask your steward to come with you so you have some extra support when speaking with your manager. If you don't have a union and you don't feel comfortable confronting your manager alone, you should go to HR, explain the problem and how it is making you feel, and ask…

I think the bigger a deal you make of it, the more you risk pushback and unintended consequences. Thirteen is such a vulnerable age. I think continuing with healthy family eating and regular activity together is great. But beyond that? Teach her to love herself no matter what. Support her doing whatever SHE needs to do to…

I'm 5'3" and started here at 196 - right now I'm aiming to get under 150; we'll see where it goes from there. I'm down to 176 now,

Another vote for the Shock Absorber. They are great. Also I have been very happy with my Freya sports bra. Pricey but totally worth it. I am a 38 G and need the support for running!

be gentle with yourself. I try and think in the long term - this is a long term project after all. I can't be perfect every day, or every week even. If I'm on Vacation, I cut myself some slack and just get back on track when it's over. Recently I lost someone who meant a lot to me, and there were a few days of not so…

I'd suggest leaving the house if they can't stop themselves from bugging you when you're working out. Get yourself an ipod and walk instead of getting on the treadmill. If you need strength training, get a few free weights and do them when you're watching TV with your husband. Maybe less weird than him sitting there while…

I would add in addition to eating more and eating breakfast - make sure you are eating more frequently, and including enough protein. Nuts are a great snack, greek yogurt is tasty and high in protein. THese things fill you up in between meals and help fuel your day.

Go ahead and have a 'smore. I find one is plenty and it's not high enough in calories to warrant agonizing over. Last time we went we grilled salmon the first night and had grilled veggies and couscous with it. Took lots of fresh veggies for snacks and always kept nuts on hand for the protein boost at snacktime. Opted for…