The smoothie idea sounds good. Thank you!

This sounds like a very manageable plan. Thanks for the input!

I know aspartame isn't the same as Splenda, but since Equal was mentioned (sodas) I figured the site would be useful.

The pad thai is chicken, noodles, and bean sprouts. Overall, do you think I'm eating too many calories to lose weight? I notice you keep mentioning to increase protein. If I increase protein, perhaps I will be full and not snack as much? Also, what sort of protein snacks (besides nuts) would be good?

Yes, I have tried water. It's still gross. I want to drink/eat it after workouts to replenish system. I haven't tried seltzer water.

I'm about to start an exercise program and need a diet critique. I am a grazer--I like to snack all day long as opposed to large meals. I also have a sweettooth and try to substitute fruit for candy. I mostly drink water except for breakfast and dinner I have a half glass of juice, usually O.J. Plea...

Hello, I'm not an expert on Splenda and other artificial sweeteners, but you have to assume that anything manipulated in a lab will have negatives. Personally, I like the taste of Splenda, but even half a packet gives me terrible stomach cramps. I know of several people that have the same problem. T...

I am a working student and can only manage workouts 3 Days a Week. I can do Mon, Wed, and Fri either mornings or evenings. I would like some suggestions that will blast fat (15 lbs) and tone stomach and legs. I'm a 5'1" female that carries weight in chest and abdomen. I'm healthy except for sev...

I have a canister of vanilla-flavored protein powder that I cannot stand the taste of. I've tried mixing it in skim milk, but it just tastes worse (I'm not a big milk fan). Any other suggestions for mixing that taste good and are quick?

p.s. I'm not lactose intolerant

Thanks a lot for the replies. Yes, I am a female. As far as the pelvis spine has a noticeable curve inwards above butt, which I think pushes tummy out. I will try hip flexor exercises and stability ball crunches. Stomach vacuums--I read instructions on bodybuilding.com and they said you needed reall...

Hello, I am 5'1" and currently overweight at 125 pounds, mostly in . Even at thinnest, I still have a tummy. Besides decreasing body fat, what exercises can help me: a. define obliques b. take the roundness out of tummy (in front). One additional theory: Could the shape of pelvis (think posture...