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  • I grew up a very picky eater and not at all interested in veggies, but the older I get the more veggies I am learning to love. Tossed with a little olive oil and salt and roasted in the oven makes the following tasty: broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, carrots, brussel sprouts (I never thought I would like them!), and…
    in Clean Eating for Picky Eaters Comment by niduran1961 August 2015
  • If you have a rice cooker, you can use it to cook quinoa--same ratio as (white) rice: 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water. Incredibly convenient because it can't burn and stays warm until you're ready to eat it!
    in Quinoa Comment by niduran1961 August 2015
  • One more thing is that doing ten minute stretches two or three times a day is just as good as doing it all at once. So if one of those is walking while the kids ride bikes, and one is maybe a short walk or run after they go to bed, whatever you can squeeze in. It's not as easy to stick with a routine, that's the thing,…
    in Three kids, a full time job and no time! Tips? Comment by niduran1961 August 2015
  • A friend of mine has plantar fascitis and says that when she exercises regularly (I think on an elliptical, mostly) the pain goes away. Maybe the increased blood flow or something? I hear you that you are doing lots of walking already, but maybe actual, intentional exercise is different somehow.
    in Nurse with plantar fasciitis. Help? Comment by niduran1961 August 2015
  • I agree that its good to have some flexibility, including some foods you just really love that aren't so healthy. The thing about eating the healthy stuff is that it generally makes you full with fewer calories. If I'm hungry and there's a pan of brownies or a pizza in front of me, I could easily eat my whole day's calorie…
    in need help, new to this. Comment by niduran1961 August 2015
  • Thanks, everyone. I have actually managed to lose 5lbs over the last 8 weeks--6 weeks in the cast and the last 2 in an orthotic boot. I can do the stationery bike now with the boot, plus I've been doing some weight machine stuff at the Y. With the cast I did the "arm bike" and some other upper body stuff, plus abs and hips…
    in exercise with a broken ankle Comment by niduran1961 July 2015
  • Check out FullPlateDiet.com. One of the things they suggest is eating an apple or pear right before every meal. When I remember to do that, it does help me get full faster. Their thing is to fill up as much of the plate with high fiber foods as possible, so it sounds like you're already moving in that direction. Soup of…
    in Filling Foods/Recipes? (Simple, 300-400 cal) Comment by niduran1961 July 2015
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