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I LOVE carrot soup! I wish I had the recipe my mom uses, it's so fantastic. But I'm sure there are tons of recipes on the internet!

I get most of my workout stuff from outlet stores-- there are Nike and UnderArmour outlets very close to where I live. Is there an outlet mall near you? It's a great way to get really good quality workout clothes (or anything else, for that matter) for way cheap. I really recommend UnderArmour for running outside in the…

Yes I am interested-- and that's my size, and I am a recent college grad with a new office job. I'll private message you my email!

What matters is that you're getting your heart rate up and feeling like you're getting a good workout! I started out jogging 3 miles at 4.0mph...I usually walk faster than this, but it was just about forcing myself to jog rather than walk for 3 miles. Now I'm up to jogging 5 miles at ~5.2mph only a month later. Height also…

I have trouble reaching my protein goal, too, because I really only ever eat meat at dinner. One way I have started to up my protein intake is making a protein smoothie in the blender with a scoop of protein powder (15g), 6oz of Greek yogurt (~18g), and a half cup of skim milk (~4.5g). I usually add some fruit in with that…

It depends on your course! I can easily and happily run 5 miles any day. But I ran maybe only 1/2 mile total of Warrior Dash because it was straight up and down a ski slope. I've seriously already started running hills to train for next August's Dash. I didn't find upper body strength to be THAT big of an issue-- it…

I had two, both today! 1) Even though I was sick for the past 3 days, I finally got back out running today and did my personal best 5K time! 2) I got my mom to come out to the track with me two days in a row-- she walked two miles both days! I have been trying for a very long time to subtly slip exercise into her routine,…

This happened to me when I started losing weight, and even though I only ever had a major drop (30 pounds, 5 years ago), my feet have gradually been shrinking very slowly-- to the point where I have had to buy all new shoes from even 2 years ago! I used to be a size 9.5US when I was 15 and very overweight...and now I am…

I am consistently about three-times-over my sugar allowance for the day. Some of it comes from refined sugar (I need a little something sweet after dinner!), but most of it comes from yogurt and fruit. So I try to not worry too much, especially since I am pretty consistently under my overall carbohydrate goal for the day!

I like mixing mine with Greek yogurt, skim milk, and frozen berries/cherries in the blender. Also, I looked through your food diary you seem to eat a lot of oatmeal, so I also suggest this: add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to instant oats. It tastes fantastically good and creamy, and it really keeps me full for hours!

Diet is just as important as exercise-- and to get the best and most accurate advice, make your food and exercise diary public! You can do this by going to "Settings" at the top of the screen, and then "Diary Settings." Once you do this, MFP-ers can look at your food/exercise plan and be able to give you more accurate…

I ALWAYS watch TV shows or movies while I'm on a cardio machine at the gym! James Bond films (or any action films, really) are usually pretty good for workouts, because they're intense. I mostly love watching TV shows, though. It's a way to look forward to the next time you're at the gym. I set myself rules: I can only…

It completely depends on the type of yoga. I do one hour and forty-five minute Ashtanga vinyasa yoga classes, and no other workout makes me sweat so hard or elevates my heart rate for such a long period of time. Estimates I've read say that an hour of intense Ashtanga yoga can burn ~400 calories, which is quite a good…

Everyone else in your class will have been a yoga newbie at some point in their lives, too! I find that in yoga class the last thing I concentrate on is other people-- the whole point is focusing inwards. So don't be worried if you think you're looking silly while trying to figure something out, because no one will notice.…

I think this is the best advice to give. It's easy to follow, doesn't give her too much time doing one type of cardio or one type of strength training, and it's things you could do together (switching out on reps, even though you will probably use heavier weights). For the last 20-30 minutes, maybe have her try 2 or 3…

I totally feel the pain of this. Mine were always pretty normal-sized to begin with (B cup) but I notice that they just keep getting ever-so-slightly smaller as the years of exercise go by...

mmmmmmmmtacos. The taco place in the town where I went to school had about a billion flavors of hot sauce. I would bring them all over to my table and try a different one on each bite. Mexican food is the best.

I feel like the gym might be the most embarrassing-moment-prone location in the world, especially because if you're at the gym, you're there because you're just a littttttle bit vain about yourself. I've done this twice: scrolling through songs on my iPod, I dropped it on the treadmill while I was running and the…

I never was a runner, and always wished I could be. I spent a really long time just working up to a 5K on my own...and then literally about two days after I successfully ran 3.2 miles (comfortably) for the first time ever, I heard about Couch to 5K and was so angry that I missed out on such a great workout plan (that's…

I'm 5'2, and my highest weight ever was 168 when I was 15, but I had all sorts of hormone/thyroid imbalances. Since all my levels of everything stabilized at age 16, I've been cycling between 138-150, depending on what's going on in my life. My goal weight is 130, but I literally think that's impossible for my body! I am…

I guess I am a lucky "lactard," as my very sympathetic family calls me. If I eat dairy, I throw up without fail....unless I take 18,000 FCC of lactase (2 extra-strength pills). If I take it, I never ever have a problem with dairy! Except ice cream. Ice cream always always makes me sick with most of the symptoms you've…

My PT was the best investment I ever made, because I was on a plateau of 142 pounds and 32% BF for about 3 months. It was two weeks' paychecks for four sessions, but I lost 6% body fat in two months, lost a few inches, and am now completely comfortable with just about every single weight and cardio machine in the entire…

I used to buy chicken, steak, shrimp, and fish in bulk then freeze them individually. In the morning I'd throw one on the counter to defrost, go to class all day, then come home and my defrosted and ready-to-cook meat was sitting there waiting. Pan frying a thin chicken breast or some shrimp takes about 5 minutes. I'd…

That sounds beyond fantastic. I have 600 calories left for the day, and I wish I had a cupcake that sounded as delicious as that!

I used my campus gym most days of the week, and I've also had a gym membership at home for two years now. The best thing to do is have a staff member or personal trainer show you around a bit. Our campus gym had free personal training sessions with the students who were working on getting their PT certification! Also,…

I think the quote from this article that REALLY made me angry was this: "What’s true is that, if weight loss could be attained by strength of effort and willpower, I would have been rail thin 40 years ago." I think everyone here can agree that strength of effort and willpower are exactly what you need to be healthy, and it…

All yogurt is not created equal. Greek yogurt and Icelandic Skyr are the most widely available options that are much better options. Yoplait 99% fat free yogurts often have 20g or more of sugar (same as a fruit-on-the-bottom Greek yogurt), but only a third of the protein content. And the fat-free or low-cal versions of…

When I'm running on the road/trails, or lifting at the gym, I listen to The Streets, Matisyahu, or Abd-al Malik, usually. Upbeat, and I like listening to songs I can sing along to in my head! When I'm at the gym on a cardio machine, I watch TV shows/movies-- my iPod has about 100GB of Top Gear, The Office, and various…

I also took a look at the % breakdowns...your goals for fat and protein intake seem very unrealistic for your general diet. Let MFP do calculations for you, rather than inputting your own goals (unless you've worked out a plan with a dietician). It seems like you also use A LOT of dressings/condiments like relish, ranch…

I am going to bump this topic (instead of posting a new one) because I tried Skyr (Siggis brand) for the first time this morning and will say that I am going to be absolutely addicted to it. It will soon replace my Chobani supply (once my family eats the 20 Chobanis currently stacked in the fridge...). It's expensive…