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If you search the exercise database you can find an entry for "gardening." That's what I use. It's not a lot of calories, but I'd rather not overestimate.

Next time you prepare it, put it in a measuring cup and see how much you get. I always use "Avocados--Raw" and it gives me an option for "1 cup sliced" or "1 cup cubed." Depending on the size of the avocado, I can get 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup from a quarter fruit, but if you measure yours enough times you'll be able to eyeball…

double post--how did that happen? :tongue:

There are specific exercises and stretches you can do to strengthen your knees and prevent injury. These are from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00564 I used these a couple of years ago when heavy training started aggravating my already-weak knees.

Yep, I have a chicken parmagiana recipe that uses crushed corn flakes instead of bread crumbs. You dip the chicken in flour and salt/pepper, then dip in egg whites, then dip in corn flakes. It's not super crispy, but it does have a nice flavor. edit to add: my recipe calls for baking, I don't know how it would work with…

I love swimming, and since I'm asthmatic, it's a great exercise for me. Here are my best tips: 1) the key to breathing is keeping it regular, and the key to keeping it regular is the exhale. Whenever I have my face in the water, I actually blow air out through my mouth slowly, like I'm playing long tones on an instrument.…

You're not crazy ... I'm trying to get used to the idea that I'm now a size 4, at 5'6" and 132, when 25 years ago at 125 I was a size 10. Worst of all, I've been a medium in bottoms AND tops for the past 25 years, but now I'm small??? I have shoulders like a linebacker! Then again, when I go to visit my son's high school,…

I love blueberries, but sometimes I get a batch that is bitter or has a mushy texture. Then I turn them into pancake topping: 1 cup berries 1 T. all-fruit jam (40 cal) Microwave 20-30 seconds at a time until you have a syrupy texture. I make all sorts of variations: fresh apples and raspberries with raspberry jam; peaches…

I really like the Tazo "Zen," which is green tea with lemongrass and mint. I use a little Splenda, but if it's hot I could probably do without, it's so refreshing. When I have iced green tea, I like to put fresh lime juice in it to give a little more flavor.

When I was growing up we always had 2% in the house, but when I was a teenager we switched to skim milk. The switch went easier because my mom would buy a gallon of each and we mixed the two, gradually increasing the proportion of skim to 2%. I've been drinking pure skim for 20 years now, and even 1% feels too fat to me.…

When I was growing up we always had 2% in the house, but when I was a teenager we switched to skim milk. The switch went easier because my mom would buy a gallon of each and we mixed the two, gradually increasing the proportion of skim to 2%. I've been drinking pure skim for 20 years now, and even 1% feels too fat to me.…

I agree, martial arts or boxing are a great outlet when you're feeling frustrated or blue ... going to tae kwon do class and kicking a bag or practicing takedowns always puts a smile on my face. If you can't afford to join a martial arts program, get a punching bag and start there.

This has always been a problem for me. If I go cold turkey on sweets, I eventually have trouble staying on the wagon. I have a few strategies, depending on the circumstances: 1) Only keep a few low-calorie, mini-portion sweets in the house. Sugar-free jello/pudding, hershey kisses for when I have to have a chocolate fix.…

I like this Cooking Light Recipe, it has a crispier texture because of the corn flakes. When my son was little, he called it "yummy chicken." 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 t. garlic powder 1/4 t. paprika 1/4 t. pepper 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 2 egg whites, lightly beaten 2 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed…

Between November 2008 and June 2009 I lost weight preparing for an athletic competition--trying to make weight for the division I wanted--and I did it without MFP. I'm 5'6" and went from around 148 to 126 at my competition weigh-in (2 pounds under the limit, yay!). I felt great, but thought I'd be a little healthier at…

Although I've always been a walker, I've never been a runner due to asthma issues. I decided to try c25k last december; I started with just my kitchen timer. The first week was okay, but the next levels I stretched out to at least two weeks, so I did five sessions per level instead of three. I was astonished the first time…

This one is my favorite. You can use regular tortillas for it, but I use the Ole Xtreme Wellness High fiber/low carb variety. 1 tortilla 1 T hummus 3-4 baby carrots 1 cup spinach 3-4 Cherry/grape Tomatoes 1/4 avocado 1/2 teaspoon Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce (a nice jolt of flavor for only 20 calories) The wrap is stuffed…

I'm not a big veggie eater either; my list of things I don't like is much longer than the list of things I do. But I found a veggie wrap that I love to eat; it's easy to make and pretty nutritious. I start with a low-carb/high fiber wheat wrap; Add 1 T of hummus (which tastes mainly of garlic) Add three or four mini…

Have you ever been evaluated for asthma? Some forms (like what I have) are induced by exercise, and running is the hardest exercise for me. I've never had any stamina when I run, even though I've been training in tae kwon do for several years now and have increased my overall fitness level. Any kind of running was sure to…