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| Foods | Food of the Gods? MANGO | Jul 15 2008 13:03 (UTC) |
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Mango is my favourite food ever... love it fresh... love it pureed... love it drie... love it mixed with yoghurt... love it in cheese cake;-) too many possibilites! mmmm- I 'm gonna have a piece of dried mango now! |
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| Fitness | Running / Jogging etc in the rain... | Jul 15 2008 09:46 (UTC) |
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I love running in the rain- I wear a baseball cap to keep the water out of my eyes and a light weight jacket. I love the feeling of the cool fresh rain and then getting home and jumping under a wonderful hot shower! |
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| Motivation | I can't believe it | Jul 14 2008 13:53 (UTC) |
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thanks:-)
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| The Lounge | How old are you and your significant other? | Jul 14 2008 13:04 (UTC) |
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Heya- my parents are 12 years apart and I always seem to have relationships with guys who are at least 8 years older than me.
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| Recipes | Family wants casseroles... | Jul 14 2008 11:07 (UTC) |
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My Mum is the queen of low cal cassaroles... they are so delish and warming too. Here my fav! chop up a really good amount of veggies into large chunks (onion, carrots, zuchhini, peppers, tomato,), peel and half two garlic cloves in a light spray of olive oil, sautee the garlic and onion until they just begin to caramelize (be careful not to get to dark- otherwise it's bitter) add veggies and sautee lightly- so that they are slightly caramelized too. season lightly with a bit of salt (not too much) Pop Veggies into casserole dish. Chop chicken breast into nice size chunks (she uses 3 breasts for 4 people)- Add chicken and stock to Veggies and mix. add some pepper corns and a bayleaf... some parsely... put lid onto pot and pop in the oven at 180 for 40min (you need to stir from time to time)... you can serve the noodles, rice, potatoes, grain seperately--- or add them into the stew to cook together! It's so yummy!
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| Recipes | Help..going to a BBQ today and need a healthful dish to bring | Jul 14 2008 10:52 (UTC) |
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I have a variety of things i bring to things like that... here are some suggestions. since you mentioned pasta salad- i guess you are looking for savory? Otherwise I have some sweet as well. Greek Salad made from cucumber, tomato, bell peppers, olives and a little feta cheese (I crumble the feta into really smallish pieces so I use less- and I put a lot of veggies into it) Bean Salad made from kidney beans, tomato, bell pepper and sometimes corn in a really sharp balsamic vinaigrette veggies and dip: a huge bowl of sliced veggies (carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, kohlrabi, cucumbers, radishes) and a yoghurt dip (non-fat plain yoghurt spiced up with chives and parsely, salt and pepper, paprika, and a tad lemon juice) |
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| Foods | Thoughts on canned food? | Jul 14 2008 10:43 (UTC) |
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no not really... I try to cook my own beans etc as often as possible... it's pretty easy actually- but quite time consuming and since i work 100% and have a tight schedule- i do tend to use canned beans and corn during the week. I prefer frozen peas though. just check the can when purchaising- and only buy them tinned in water with no added sugar and salt.
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| Foods | did you know smoothies are bad for you? | Jul 14 2008 10:34 (UTC) |
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I think that it's all moderation- if you have bought smoothies every day then they really aren't good for you. It really depends whats put in them (honey- milk, bananas...) and how much you drink of it... And if you are talking about store bought smoothies then I agree as far as to say- yes they aren't as beneficial for you as you might think... you can make your own and these are like sunshine in a glass to me:-) But I love bend some fruit and make a smoothie... Blend together some berries with a bit of plain non-fat yoghurt and you have yourself a very healthy dessert.... add some wheatgerm and a bit of fresh pressed orange juice... and you have a great snack!... the possibilities are endless!
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| Foods | What did YOU eat today? | Jul 14 2008 10:22 (UTC) |
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Breakfast: cornflakes with tbs bran and skim milk, pot of tea and slice of wholegrain bread (still warm from the bakery) and a pot of tea Lunch: bowtie pasta in a summery light tomato sauce with onion and cervelas sliced into it (my sister cooked) sprinkled with freshly grated parmesan cheese Dessert: pot of tea and piece of chocolate orange shortbread Afternoon baking session with sis: licked the bowl- and practically OD'd on sugar... late sunday afternoon snack- while watching movie: pot of tea and one of the cookies we made (butterscotch vanilla sandwich), spoon of the leftover lemonslice filling- which we baked like a pudding Dinner: lettuce, corn, carrot and fennel salad- cucumber, tomato, pepper and feta cheese salade (both salads in a light balsamic vinaigrette, pickled gherkin and onion. all in all- yesterday wasn't the healthiest day foodwise. but it sure was yummy!!!! |
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| Foods | Another foods survey! | Jul 14 2008 08:33 (UTC) |
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| Weight Loss | Help! Having Surgery Today! | Jul 11 2008 14:51 (UTC) |
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Hi there! First up- I hope your surgery goes well. Is it an outpatient procedure? I suggest you don't think too much about trying to reach the minimum amount of cals today- just eat what you can and what you feel like after. I think your first priority should be to take care of yourself and to be comfortable... just listen to what your body says it needs. Oh and yes- do drink plenty of fluids! best of luck- thinking of you! b |
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| Foods | Fast Food suggestions??? | Jul 11 2008 14:22 (UTC) |
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I totally agree- if there is a mall there must be a bench or a fountain or something... you can sit there munching on your lunch and play people spotting |
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| Foods | What is your favorite type of cookie? | Jul 11 2008 14:15 (UTC) |
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I can't choooose- and am now totally distressed.... everytime i try out a new cookie recipe it becomes my favourite... peanut butter cookies... m&m cookies... meringue cookies... lemon poppyseed cookies... orange chocolate shortbread... snickerdoodles... oatmeal cranberry cookies... cranberry apple roll... sugarcinamon cookies... gingerbread... honeyjumbles... chocolate chip cookies... the list is endless- aslong as either me or my sister made them... wierd that;-)
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| Foods | Fast Food suggestions??? | Jul 11 2008 13:56 (UTC) |
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hihi- gi-jane- great minds think alike!!! you are so cool |
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| Foods | Fast Food suggestions??? | Jul 11 2008 13:55 (UTC) |
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you could pack a healthy sandwich or salad or small picnic type lunch and go to a nearby park?... the walk would be a bit of excersise and then you could enjoy the outdoors and sun and really tank energy for the afternoon slogger session :-) That is if the area you work in has a park or somewhere like that nearby... |
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| Fitness | Fun Run! | Jul 11 2008 13:50 (UTC) |
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that totally reminds me of the "Friends" episode where Rachel asks Phoebe to come jog with her- and is then embarassed because Phoebe runs like a kid... it's so funny and every time I see that episode I want to go out and be as carefree and high spirited as Phoebe is.
Anyway that having been said- I power walk / jog alternately (and in the boring fashion... with a buddy) but your new training scheme sounds like so much fun! You are FABULOUS! |
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| Calorie Count | Online/offline status | Jul 11 2008 13:42 (UTC) |
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what a cool idea- like on facebook... so that the function can be turned off if the user doesn't want to be disturbed... |
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| Motivation | I know nobody cares but me.... | Jul 11 2008 12:52 (UTC) |
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Hello? What do you mean noone cares? THis is incredibly super news! I love to hear things like that- and I'm totally excited that you are doing so well! Congratulations Girl! |
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| Foods | What's the low-cal food that fills you up the most?? | Jul 11 2008 10:16 (UTC) |
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| Weight Loss | I posted some pics.. embarassing but I thought I'd share | Jul 11 2008 09:06 (UTC) |
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wow- you are looking great! I looked at week 1 and then week 5- and I saw a huge difference. Your tummy is firmer and smaller and your arms are looking more toned! Congratulations- by the way I am totally jealous of your curves- I have absolutely no waist and no hips- you are so lucky to have a great figure like that! Keep up the great work and keep us up to date on your progress. Greets b ps- what's your training routine look like? |
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| Foods | What did YOU eat today? | Jul 11 2008 08:26 (UTC) |
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Breakfast: wholegrain sour dough bread- tsp of apricot jam and tsp of marmelade - pot of tea, skim milk Snack: slice of dried pineapple Lunch: Wasa crackers, goats cheese, pickled gherkin, salad made from lettuce, corn, carrots, radish and fennel, apple Snack: last piece of my sisters chocolate coconut slice- mug of tea Snack: dried apples, mango, pineapple slice Dinner (completey different from menu plan...): homemade coleslaw in yummy light yoghurt dressing (instead of mayonese), ham, slice of sourdough bread Dessert: piece of the homemade orange chocolate shortbread my sister made... and a pot of tea |
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| Foods | favorite teas | Jul 11 2008 08:13 (UTC) |
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Original Post by madetoshine: Actually I have to argue against that here...There are two camps on this topic- those who tell you black tea is good for you... those who tell you it isn't. Here is an interesting article http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/01/ 070108191523.htm |
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| Health & Support | cc is controlling my life - scary morning | Jul 11 2008 08:03 (UTC) |
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Thank you! This post just reminded me that I mustn't let myself fall into that whole I struggled solong to climb out of. Thank you. b |
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| Foods | Today's menu. | Jul 10 2008 09:48 (UTC) |
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Hi All It's 10.40am here... so I've had breakfast so far... Breakfast: - slice of grain sour dough bread lightly toasted. Half with apricot jam, half with orange and lime marmelade. pot of tea with skim milk Lunch: wasa rye cracker, salad made with lettuce, carrots, fennel, corn and tomato. Goats cheese, apple, fresh mango and pineapple slices Snack: piece of my sisters chocolate coconut slice and a pot of tea Dinner: salmon package (salmon fillet seasoned with salt and pepper, lime juice and chili, tad olive oil, topped with leak- wrapped in foil and baked in the oven. brownrice with tomato, bell pepper, carrots, peas, onion and herbs mixed through. Snack: dried fruit (pineapple, mango, apple slices) |
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| Foods | gunky white stuff | Jul 10 2008 09:33 (UTC) |
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I confirm what Starcross says- it's protein... Fat does not have that consistancy. But is a clear gelateounous substance... It's similar if you make a beef stock- you also get a greyish /white glumpy stuff that you need to spoon off the top of the liquid... it's the protein which is setting.
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| Foods | favorite teas | Jul 10 2008 09:26 (UTC) |
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I am a huge tea fan!!! But I also love, Irish Breakfast, Scottish Breakfast, Assam, Ceylon and Darjeiling Apple Cinnoman Spice, Peppermint, Camomile, Camomile and Vanilla, Linden, Verveine, White Tea and Jasmine, Roibus and Chai... I loathe anything that tastes of chemicals or unnatural- like the fruit infusions (eg. Berry tea, Mango tea...) and for some reason I really hate Earl and Lady Grey Teas. |
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| Foods | Food Flashbacks | Jul 10 2008 09:16 (UTC) |
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Ohh fun:-)
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| Foods | What did YOU eat today? | Jul 10 2008 08:21 (UTC) |
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Breakfast: oatmeal with tbsp on bran and 1/2 tsp all spice- pot of tea with skim milk Snack: slice of dried pineapple Lunch: slice of grain bread, olives, feta cheese, lettuce, 1/2 tomato, sweet corn, boiled egg, kiwi fruit Snack: piece of the chocolate coconut slice my sis made- tea with skim milk Dinner: grilled chicken breast, wholewheat pasta with tomatoes chopped into it, lettuce salad Snack: dried slice of pineapple and some dried mango, pot of tea |
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| Health & Support | I Did It. | Jul 10 2008 08:15 (UTC) |
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Congratulations - you are so awesome. Goals: |
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| Foods | What did YOU have for breakfast today? | Jul 09 2008 10:39 (UTC) |
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oatmeal made with 1/3 cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp bran, 1/2 tsp allspice and water pot of black english breakfast tea (3 cups) with skim milk |
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