TEAM ONE
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Finished reflexology videos 3&4. Still haven't had time to fit in the kick boxing. Hoping either tomorrow or Friday I will start them. Just have to finishing putting my exercise mats together so I don't fall on my but. My exercise room has hardwood floors and it sounds like elephants are tromping up there. So I'm hoping the mats will quiet things down a bit.
Still haven't decided on the food thing yet.4 -
Finished reflexology video 3 doing 1 a day! Will finish tomorrow. Haven't locked down a food yet! I have a sick kid again! Story of my life!2
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So you guys got me thinking about foods I hated as a kid. Did anybody's grandmother force Tomato aspic down their throats? This was the grossest thing. The texture is what got to me. Gelatin, tomato soup, chunks of celery and chicken -- or whatever else they wanted to throw in.
So in the spirit of the challenge I looked up recipes. -- my family thinks I'm nuts and it is a crime against my bunt cake pan, but I actually have an aspic setting up in the fridge. It was an updated recipe. Instead of plain gelatin I used sugar free lemon jello. You use tomato sauce instead of soup. Plus I'm sure Nana never added 1/8 teaspoon of hot sauce. I could not bring myself to put chicken or shrimp in it. So, tomorrow night I will have the results.
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@120maggie I don't envy you that
my mom has been bringing up recipes that I couldn't stand when I was a kid. I told her I would only make a small amount of anything, not to get her hope up1 -
Good lord, @120maggie, that looks revolting
You are really taking one for the team with this challenge. I've heard of aspic but never encountered one. In theory, I guess adding shrimp might be tasty - like a big shrimp cocktail - but a thick and slimy one. Godspeed to you in your battle with this one.
Not much of note to report here. Two dog walks (tonight's walk was getting really cold and nasty) and a treadmill run done. Still have two more foot videos and the food trial to go.3 -
mamaelf2008 wrote: »Finished reflexology videos 3&4. Still haven't had time to fit in the kick boxing. Hoping either tomorrow or Friday I will start them. Just have to finishing putting my exercise mats together so I don't fall on my but. My exercise room has hardwood floors and it sounds like elephants are tromping up there. So I'm hoping the mats will quiet things down a bit.
Still haven't decided on the food thing yet.
I used my yoga mat, which is 1/2 inch thick when I did it. Whenever I exercise upstairs I use one of my 2 mats so I do hear complaints when I am done. My other mat I use downstairs while I am watching tv and I do yoga from my iPad from saved YouTube videos.1 -
@120maggie I think I agree with your family that is a crime against your bundt pan!2
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Already arrived! Sweet.
Ate salad with Brussel Sprouts.
The Sprouts in the salad aren't that bad. Wasn't my favorite but certainly edible in a salad. I definitely prefer them to Kale. Still a little tentative on eating cooked BS.
Salad with BS... OK.
Kale. NOT!
What bar are we going to?
Vowder
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I'LL BE UPDATING THE WEIGHT-LOSS LEADER SHEET TOMORROW EVENING (THURSDAY).
BE SURE TO UPDATE YOUR WEIGHT, IF YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF THE CHALLENGE!2 -
@Vowder, that salad mix looks interesting - it might even convince me to try broccoli.
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I made beet chips last year. I used my mandoline to slice them and almost took a finger off (the good news is I wouldn't have been able to see the blood because by that time the whole kitchen looked as if an axe murderer had killed a family of 5). I roasted them in the oven after adding a bit of before seasoning. They were really quite good, and roasting them took away the dirt smell and taste.
The bad news about fixing beets and eating them is that everything gets stained--hands, sink, poop. I was so freaked out after I went to the bathroom the next day, I almost called the doctor before I remembered the beets.6 -
Already arrived! Sweet.
Ate salad with Brussel Sprouts.
The Sprouts in the salad aren't that bad. Wasn't my favorite but certainly edible in a salad. I definitely prefer them to Kale. Still a little tentative on eating cooked BS.
Salad with BS... OK.
Kale. NOT!
What bar are we going to?
Vowder
I wish they sold that at my grocery store!! I love everything in it - except for BS and Kale. Never tried that yet.
We will have to start looking for our 'watering hole' and line up our bartenders!!1 -
So you guys got me thinking about foods I hated as a kid. Did anybody's grandmother force Tomato aspic down their throats? This was the grossest thing. The texture is what got to me. Gelatin, tomato soup, chunks of celery and chicken -- or whatever else they wanted to throw in.
So in the spirit of the challenge I looked up recipes. -- my family thinks I'm nuts and it is a crime against my bunt cake pan, but I actually have an aspic setting up in the fridge. It was an updated recipe. Instead of plain gelatin I used sugar free lemon jello. You use tomato sauce instead of soup. Plus I'm sure Nana never added 1/8 teaspoon of hot sauce. I could not bring myself to put chicken or shrimp in it. So, tomorrow night I will have the results.
I hope it tastes better than it looks!!1 -
I found the bar!! It's called The Speakeasy Rooftop Bar!! What a view!! Still taking applications for our bartenders!4 -
Oh aspic-that stuff is nasty! We have a Christmas golf tournament that's really really fun then a luncheon afterwards. Many years ago, one of the older ladies was in charge of the tournament and she chose aspic for the luncheon. Yeah, that didn't go over so well.
@vowder-I really like raw Kale in a salad. You have to massage it though first. Pick out the woody stems, add a vinaigrette then squeeze the kale for a couple of minutes until it turns a bright green. So good! Throw in some pumpkin seeds and feta and yum!
I'm going to the store today so gonna browse and see what I can see. I don't want to wait until we get to the Mediterranean restaurant on Saturday in case it falls through.
Good job team getting to Thailand already!3 -
WE GOT HERE SO QUICKLY WE CAN SPEND
"ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK"
BEFORE MOVING ON TO CHIANG RAI.
WOULD YOU ALL PREFER RIVERFRONT:
OR SKY HIGH?
This is reportedly the highest open air bar in the world!
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@mamaelf2008: I was so excited to get to Bangkok, I totally didn't see your "Speakeasy"! It looks gorgeous!
@120maggie: The pan must be a pretty one. The results...ummm...maybe Maggie will like it! Not like Fluffy spitting out Ingrid's beets!
@GSXRGIRL61: I shouldn't be laughing over your poop story because it must have been scary, but it is pretty darn funny!
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So I found a few bartenders. The fur baby just happen to find one too. I also found a personal chef. Although @Vowder I don't think will be too interested in eating. He will have his hands full!! Hahahaa
Great job team!!! We're rocking it this week!!!
Now I must get back to work. Have a great day everyone4 -
Can I have this one please? Only because Tara wants to play with his dog! Yeah, and that's the only reason!mamaelf2008 wrote: » 3 -
MimiOfTheLusciousLawn wrote: »@Ingrid2017, I love pickled beets! Regular are just bleh. Good job choking down half a can!!
I too am a lover of pickled beets since I was a small child! I can eat them like freaking candy!
@120maggie and @hawkins410 -I will go wherever there is booze and hot guys!!! (I almost said I am easy and realized with this group that would be bad. LOL!)2 -
Kickboxing video workout complete and I pulled something doing it. Woke up this morning a little stiff and it just keeps getting tighter as the morning wears on. Waiting for the ibuprofen to kick in. I mimicked the moves and it seems to be punching the left arm across that did it. So now I will have to do that video again to loosen it up. There are 10 challenge points down anyway.
Beet chips sound do-able. Maybe I will try that if I can’t easily find a golden beet to purchase.
Aspic =
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but I will eat it. Especially when it was to make grandma happy.
@Vowder – interesting mix. I may consider tossing that in with regular salad greens for a variety.
@Hawkins410 I will take either accommodation. Gorgeous!
And @mamaelf2008 I am ready for a drink. @Like mswanger09 – I’m easy.
Got 100 miles in yesterday so maybe I can catch up and make the 700 for the week. I am really enjoying these workouts.
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mswanger09 wrote: »MimiOfTheLusciousLawn wrote: »@Ingrid2017, I love pickled beets! Regular are just bleh. Good job choking down half a can!!
I too am a lover of pickled beets since I was a small child! I can eat them like freaking candy!
@120maggie and @hawkins410 -I will go wherever there is booze and hot guys!!! (I almost said I am easy and realized with this group that would be bad. LOL!)
I think last week or the week before I was told I was easy!! So no worries. We're not easy, it just doesn't take much to make us happy!!2 -
Hi Everyone,
I managed 3 huge hikes yesterday (almost 10 miles) before the rains started (mostly without Fluffy). I normally hike along some pretty steep cliffs and I'm starting to worry about slides!
This storm is supposed to be HUGE, so I guess it's time to work on the videos (a foot massage sounds good right now)
Have a Great Day Everybody!
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I Just noticed we have a few days to kill!
May I also suggest The Vertigo Moon Bar:
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No heights! I don't like them! Of course, I guess I could just check out what the bartenders are making instead of looking out the window. Yeah, that's the ticket!4
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@Vowder: So much to do in Bangkok, and so little time!
Play this song, and it will be hard to get out of your head:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgc_LRjlbTU
ONLY ONE NIGHT! 3 -
Sign me up for the bars and bartenders!!!2
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cardbucfan wrote: »No heights! I don't like them! Of course, I guess I could just check out what the bartenders are making instead of looking out the window. Yeah, that's the ticket!
Yes please keep an eye on what the bartenders are "making" heehee2 -
Finished the reflexology videos! Not too shabby on minutes today either!2
