Posts by dreas

Three weeks working out 6 days a week 2 hours at a time.   That's a lot on your plate all at once! The reality for some of us is that no matter how much we work out we never get the "runner's high" or look forward to doing it.  I have to make myself work out every single time!

Visualize your future self when you work out.  The healthier version of you!

Do something you haven't done before in a group setting.  I've always wanted to belly dance.  There are all kinds of unique classes out there and the social aspect of the classes is a bonus.

What about volunteering?  Plenty of seniors homes with people in wheelchairs that would like to get outside.   That's gotta burn some calories!

Also you could try finding a workout buddy with similar goals.  It can seem insurmountable when you are alone but with another person to share it with it goes better sometimes.  Not only that you get the added bonus of motivation and support.

It goes without saying that if you keep experiencing lingering depression you go see your doctor.  It could be something that they can help with! Hope you feel better soon :)

HAHAHA You know how they have those milk machines that mass milk cows.  Picture the human variety.  All the woman bitching about their sore boobs instead of mooing. 

I think we must be the only mammal on earth that chases down another mammal, traps it and steal its milk.  Kind of odd when you think of it in an animal sense.  So many people are lactose intolerant for a reason. 

I make the same taking care of a baby with medical issues at night time while the parents sleep .  I signed a contract as to what my duties are with this family so everyone is very clear on what is going on.  I love my job!  It's unfortunate that you are feeling stuck but if its something you truly can't live with you will have to grow a set of balls and talk to them or find another family to work for.  It's easier to find a job while you still have one.  If they are supposed to be home at a certain time every day tell them you have night classes to attend that start half an hour after they get there.  A little white lie but its probably a better excuse than the lame ones you get when they are late or taking advantage of you. 

It sounds lame when I say it but I really like the all bran buds.  They stay crunchy and don't taste bland.  The biggest problem for me with bran is that although it's good for your crap (lol) it tastes like crap.

Exercise!  It's not only about the calories you take in.  The benefits of exercise are amazing  It strengthens your lungs and heart, helps you sleep better, manage weight, deal with chronic diseases, make you feel better emotionally AND improve your sex life.  Find something you like to do whether its running around in the back yard with your kids, pilates or whatever it is you choose to do.  I took classes at a local gym for yoga and pilates.  Very relaxing and de-stressing.  It doesn't have to be aerobics in a community gym with the spandex nation and you don't have to run 5 miles the first time you decide to put on the running shoes.  Dance to Barry White in your living room for all it matters.  Just move!

I'm wondering how she drinks an excessive amount of wine, eats properly AND stays within her calories.  A balanced diet is key to staying healthy and its proven in some circles that red wine in moderation can be good for you.  I should warn you if you are going to try and get her to stop partaking of alcohol by pointing out a flabby stomach you may get a swift kick in the rear! LOL

Are you worried about her alcohol consumption?  Is she only drinking and not eating all the time? 

Cranberry juice or cranberry supplements (if you don't like the juice) to help with UTI.  Make sure it's not cranberry cocktail though..its more other juice than cranberry juice. 

I get the same thing, my stomach feels almost acidy.  I take a tums first.  Calcium in it and I m lactose intolerant so its something I need.  If I still feel hungry then I will eat something.  Sometimes all it takes is a piece of chocolate.  I wonder if maybe when you get your period your body is using more calories?  It would be nice to know something good comes out of it! :P

LOL a madam?! That's kind of neat, not many people can claim something so interesting!   I'm Canadian and my family is a hodgepodge of Scottish and French. 

I find oolong tea in ethnic grocery stores or ethnic food aisles.  It's usually in loose tea form not in bags.  Superstore (canada) sells nice steeping pots for under 15$.  I always thought tea leaves were tea leaves and that it's how they are processed that makes them better or different.  Kind of like eating a carrot raw or boiling it, leaching out some of the nutrients.  Leaves are fermented (black tea) for some, not for others (green tea).  Not to mention all the herbal options that don't even have tea leaves in them.

LOL  When I moved in with my husband he was very picky.  I mean PICKY!!!  He complained constantly about my cooking.  His idea of spaghetti was Campbell's tomato soup, ground beef and noodles.  I told him I run a household not a restaurant and if he wanted to eat crap he could hit the nearest McDonalds or cook his own.  We're still married, he eats my cooking and doesn't say squat.  That's not to say we haven't compromised..he just doesn't know it! I picked up a baby blender and I grind up anything he will whine over.  How fitting is the name baby blender?  Now if I make something that doesn't have the item he used to complain about he will complain that it tastes funny.  He has no clue that he is eating celery, mushrooms, onions and assorted other veggies that he would turn his nose up at.  I can't count all the things he swore he would never eat.  16 years later I'm here to tell you that he eats them and likes them..he just doesn't know it. 

You can always try the guilt trip.  Tell him that you want to grow old and gray with him and that it worries you when he doesn't eat things that will benefit his health.  Didn't work at my house but you never know...maybe your man will be different heehee!

Pain is a lesson for the human body..get your butt into the doctor!  The sooner you go the sooner you can feel better.

favorite...

fruit: watermelon

snack: dry strawberry mini wheats

cereal(hot/cold): oatmeal

smoothie: go mango from booster juice

type of cookie: oatmeal coconut

sandwich: club...I know..bacon..bad!

italian food: stuffed canneloni

diet drink: diet pepsi

nut: cashew

spread: cheez whiz light

bagel: 7 grain

restaurant: Koto (amazing sushi)

veggie: broccoli

bar (ex. luna bars): I don't eat them..too many calories not satisfying enough for me

binge food: sushi

soup/stew: chicken dumpling

meat/seafood: love roast beef

burrito contents: spicy beef, beans cheese and hot salsa

appetizer: stuffed mushrooms

icecream: mint chocolate chip or double german chocolate

donut/pastry: don't eat them, not a fan!

dinner meal: boiled ham and cabbage with scalloped potatoes and green beans

international food type: japanese: sushi

muffin: bran with raisin..boring but true!

baked bread (ex. banana bread): sour cream banana bread with carmelized sugar on top.

These are my faves...I don't get to eat them as much as I would want but I dream about them all the time! lol

I looked up sources other than fish to get your omegas and this is what I found.

http://www.active.com/nutrition/Articles/Migh ty_Omegas--The__Good_Fat_.htm

I am Canadian and I use the Canadian food guide too.   It's really no different than the American food guide.  I know it might look impossible but if you actually were to weigh it out or measure it exactly how they say, its alot less food/calories than you think.  Small digital kitchen scales are inexpensive and easy to use and it gives you a better perspective of what a serving looks like.  Aside from that just because you are eating a piece of bread as your serving it doesn't neccesarily mean its the healthiest option there is bread wise.  I could eat a donut that is roughly the same volume or size instead of a serving of bread but even though they are essentially the same barring sugar the way they are made sure makes a difference.  It's all about choices I guess.  Good luck! 

My wish for the day:  That the potato chip companies would tell you how many calories the whole bag has! It doesn't matter if you buy a small bag you aren't only going to eat 25 chips like the usual serving size says.