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I thought I had a meniscus tear but negative on MRI; just inflammation from cartilage wear. My ortho said RICE until it stopped hurting and then work on strengthening quads to stabilize the knee. Stationary bike, but at a higher resistance. (For me the upright bike hurt, but the recumbent bike was fine.) She also recommend…

Search for "Fitness Buddy" free version. I downloaded from an iTouch. It has a bunch of weight training exercises including some that involve only body weight and and dumbbells.

And kale is really good shredded and added to a soup of chicken broth, potatoes, sweet italian sausage, and a spash of milk/cream.

I usually just do a quick sautee in garlic and salt. Cold skillet. Olive oil. Smashed or minced garlic. Pinch or 2 of salt. Heat on med. Until fragrant and garlic starts to brown. I start with a cold pan, otherwise garlic tends to burn quickly if added to hot oil and they won't a chance to flavor the oil. Add greens. You…

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20 min - elliptical 50 min - spin weight training abs

Taylors of Horrogate - Scottish Breakfast tea. Any time of the day pick me up. Always with milk and sugar. Twinings - Irish Breakfast Hime - Genmai Cha Hime. House - Toasted Barley tea. There's always a cold pitcher of it in the fridge during the summer.

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I like most books but absolutely HATED.... The Metamorphosis - Franz Kafka As I Lay Dying - William Faulkner <shudder>

Nothing. Just have it much less frequently and REALLY enjoy it.

Brine over night. Pound flat so it cooks quicker and more evenly. Season with fresh ground pepper or whatever you like. Pan fry in a little oil or none if you have a well seasoned cast iron pan. Use in sandwiches, salads, or serve with sauce of your choice.

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I second the strength training. Try biking and running on the elliptical instead of the treadmill; less impact on the knees. And icing the knee after workouts. I've had a multitude of joint injuries from tennis and the icing helps a lot. I recommend and old fashioned ice bag (Walmart $7) since they don't drip condensation.

I sprained my knee pretty badly last year. My ortho had me do stationary biking to strengthen the surrounding muscles to stabilize the knee. She also suggested higher resistance at fewer rpms since you are trying to build muscle. Also "running" on the elliptical (lower ramp and higher resistance) worked for me; less impact…

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Sliced about 1/4inch thick. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt. Grill until tender.

Navel oranges. Supremed (or peeled), sliced, and sprinkled with cinnamon. Served it as a light dessert and everyone loved them.

Fresh lychees are available at Asian supermarkets here in the California. As are the dragon fruit, but they were soooooo much better in Hong Kong and Singapore. Closer to the source. I don't think they ship well.

- Soften and mix with chopped green onions for a spread for crackers or sandwich. - Add to marinara sauce to make a tomato cream sauce. - Use a spoon or two to finish pan sauces. (Pan fry chicken breast until cooked. Set aside. Then in same pan sautee minced onion, garlic, mushrooms, and thyme in olive oil or a pat of…

Dragonfruit and fresh lychee.

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Remember when there were no cell phones and you lost someone at the mall or store? You had to just had to keep looking for them or hope they heard the store operator page them.

Try a basic bechamel sauce. Here's a link to a basic recipe. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/basic-bechamel-sauce/

Mmmm...spicy Korean style ramen cooked with an egg. Nutritionally bankrupt, but so delicious. 600ish cals a pop so it's an once in a while treat only.

Boneless and skinless chicken breast probably has less fat. Sometimes fat/skin added to ground turkey.

I like to slice the extra firm into slices about 1inch. Then pan fry in a little oil until you get a nice crisp crust on both sides and then dip in: a) oyster sauce or b) sweet chili sauce or c) soy sauce spiked with minced garlic, chili flakes, and a dash of rice wine vinegar. If it's silken I make like to dice it and…

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great job on the 500 miles and you look great!