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Not really a comparison...if something contains peaches the ingredients will say peaches not all that other guff. In NZ anyway. It's when ingredients are *added* and you have no idea what they are, either find out or avoid that food. It was OP saying they couldn't pronounce them which is why I made that comment. I'm not…

Chia pudding. Chia seeds, yoghurt and fruit. Add any flavouring you want. Great for meal prepping as you can make them the night before. You need to give the chia time to absorb the liquid and make it pudding-y. I use cinnamon, cardamom, speculaas, vanilla, chai, matcha, passionfruit pulp, mango puree, coconut yoghurt,…

I don't agree that saying there's no evidence that omega 6 fatty acids are a problem is the same as saying that they don't cause inflammation. We need omega 6 alongside the omega 3 and seed oils have both. IMO the issue is the amount of seed oils that are added to foods, and one source (Mt Sinai.org) says The typical…

This podcast is quite thorough in how it explains what seed oils are, how they are processed and that seed oils are not evil. From scientists that are well known and have spent a long time researching. It's a great resource when you're making decisions about what you will/won't eat.…

I do a baked oatmeal which lasts me 6 breakfasts. You can change the flavour according to what you have available. My base recipe is either 2 bananas mashed, or 1 cup stewed apple. Then 2 cups oatmeal, 2 cups milk (I use soy), raisins or other dried fruit. 1 egg (I prefer not to use animal products but it definitely makes…

I just "veganise" my meals by making substitutions. If I'm doing tacos, I'll use jackfruit instead of of pork, or a vegan mince substitute I make with lentils, mushrooms and walnuts. Flatbread are great with a range of hummus flavors, beetroot, Butterbean, guacamole, sweet potatoes etc. Lots of curries are vegetarian or…

I put it all on a plate and sit down and make a "thing" of eating. No distractions. This takes away the mindless aspect. Makes me enjoy the food more, and remember what I've eaten. When I'm reaching for something, I get it out, plate it and leave it for a while... usually 10 minutes or so. If I come back for it, then I eat…

My garmin forerunner 245 music does this. I downloaded datafields that someone created for a c25k then a c210k. I do need to charge my watch after a 90 minute walk/run though. I listen to music for the entire 90 minutes and created a custom exercise for the c25k. It buzzes when you transition from walk to run. I imagine…

GP sent me to podiatrist. Pretty much there's nothing I can do other than file the nails down or remove them both surgically. Repeated trauma gets 'learned" by the nail, and it continues to thicken which exacerbates the trauma. I've trialed filing them down, wearing the silicone toe sleeves and socks with individual toe…

Keep changing things....by that I mean I needed to regularly change what I was doing exercise-wise so I didn't get bored. I changed my grab-a-snack ideas regularly (protein balls, crackers, dried fruit etc) and spent lots of time playing with new recipes. My biggest change was eliminating meat, and this led ne down a road…

I went plant-based as a way of changing my eating habits- giving up meat and dairy honestly helped me lose 65kg. It meant I was able to eat more (volume-wise) and reduce my fat intake. I still eat mainly plant-based but I do not label my way of eating, as I'll happily eat anything if I'm in the mood. My favorite meals are…

My son is in England and just posted photos of 6 inches of snow. We may be getting colder here but not that cold. My cauliflower and broccoli are just beginning to get heads so i know autumn is nearly here.

Where are you? I'm sure it's beautiful and you love it, but I couldn't do it that cold! Hopefully you get some decent 🌞 at some stage.

Yeah I've taken photos every time it's happened and documented it all. Unfortunately I'm way down on any list of priorities...but I'm working my way through everything that needs to be done. I'd just like it to go away. ;)

Thanks. I'll definitely give the benadryl a try. And prayers are always welcomed.

I'm not at goal weight but I don't think my goal weight is going to happen! I've been at my current weight for over two years now, and I'm beginning to accept that this is it for now. I walk, run and do strength training, plus I bike to work. I do use compression wear. It's the only thing that keeps everything together. I…

I second the suggestion for reading "The Beck Solution" I took bits and pieces from that book which worked for me. Some strategies were better than others but it got me thinking about my habits and helped break some of the negative ones. I made some fairly drastic changes, like giving up meat and dairy which had a huge…

You can make "tofu" from chickpeas instead of soybeans. It works really well and isn't too difficult. Lots of recipes online, just Google it. Another fermented food you may really like is dosa or idli. Again, not hard to make, just time consuming to soak the rice and urad dal. I have a steamed lentil slice I make to have…

I lost almost 70kg and the major change I made was "giving up" meat and dairy. I switched to a mainly plant-based but "flexitarian" way of eating. This was after I'd spent a lot of time diarying and looking closely at what I was eating and why. I did a lot of cognitive behaviour therapy around my eating and decided not to…

I found that eating at maintenance for a week or two every few months really helped. I also changed my exercise regularly...walking, running, cycling, weights, classes at the gym etc. I get bored easily so I need a lot of variety.

There is a theory that if you get up early and are physically outside in the early hours of the morning, at daybreak, then your body absorbs the serotonin from the morning sun and uses this serotonin to create melatonin later on. Worked for me...but that may have been getting up really early for a week or so made me tired…

See a physio and get a proper diagnosis. They will also show you how to strap it properly to support it when you exercise. When I had plantar fascitis I used an exercise bike until it got less painful. Biking is also easy on the knees and other joints.

I rewarded myself with a facial (my 1st ever) after 20kg. Then a pedicure (again, my 1st ever) after 30kg. A 3-day tramp after 50kg...which meant buying a pack and tramping boots. So ... expensive... but they are now well-used. Loving my new hobby and getting out there again. Best reward ever.

I started off doing it for weight loss. Burning 400-500 calories a day (I was way overweight) helped with the deficit. But I've always enjoyed it. Now, I do it because I hate that "blah" feeling I get when I don't exercise. I enjoy feeling physically tired after a run. I also bike to work (saving lots of $$ rather than…

Thanks everyone for your comments and support. I got out there...put on my merino, running rainjacket, and braved the elements. Got pretty wet, but had a long, warm bath and was pleased I'd done it. 4 wet days later, and the sun came out but the wind picked up. Almost got blown backwards at times. Just needed to make the…

I like this idea. The weather is still appalling so I'll go out and give myself permission to come home if I hate it. I guess once I get going I'll be fine.

I think I just need to harden up and brave it! I have plenty of warm, wet weather gear. It's just getting motivated to get out when it's just so horrid out there!

Falafel. Delicious cold in a salad. Hummus and raw vegetables (crudités) Vege spring rolls Seeded crackers with cheese and vege sticks You can make wraps from red lentils, and have a wrap that is bread-free.soak the lentils, blend to a batter and cook like a crêpe. They're fab, and high protein, wheat-free.

What about sauces/dips etc made with veges? I make a dressing from blended roasted capsicums, olive oil and garlic. Hummus is a good base that you can add things to (carrot hummus, beetroot hummus etc).

I have a Garmin 245 music...love it. No phone, can play music through it, can get a range of data while I'm running. Just bought the Garmin Venu for my son. Similar watch, but his is touch screen, which I don't like, but he loves. He's a professional athlete so loves the data he gets. My tramping buddy has a Garmin…