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I really don't like syrup (maple or table) at all. I'll use a little strawberry jam on top, or my favourite is to thaw out some frozen strawberries as topping. As the strawberries thaw, they make a bit of their own juice which is nice to pour over the pancakes. I do add about a 1/2tsp of sugar to a cup of frozen…

Thanks so much for the suggestions! I will be trying some of them out!

My first job was at 14 and I worked in the local small town grocery store cleaning the meat department. I'm surprised I didn't go the vegetarian route, that job was disgusting! I was there about 6mths before I moved to big city Vancouver! I worked in a video store for 2 years. Loved that job. Pretty easy work, good…

I work out at home, before my shower/hair/makeup, so can't comment on 'gym mommies'. But when I leave the house (to drop off kids at school, go to the park, go grocery shopping, whatever), I always take the 5min to throw my hair up in a cute bun and 5min to put on some quick makeup. Why shouldn't I look put together just…

I have two kids (6 and 4), and have my activity set to 'lightly active'. So I don't count all the cleaning, chasing, walking to/from school (when its not too cold or snowy!), grocery shopping, etc. I'm set to lose 1lb per week and am at 1390cal. I usually hit about that give/take 100cal. I've lost 12lbs so far, and when I…

My downfall has always been night time snacking too. We eat dinner quite early, and honestly by 9pm I'm hungry! So I've learned to leave myself enough calories for a bowl of cereal (mini-wheats, my vice of choice) and sometimes a hot chocolate. I always have a peppermint tea and sometimes if I've had a really large or late…

I love Pinterest! I pinned a bunch of the Bodyrock videos, but found them really confusing. I do like those types of exercises where I can just put on my own music and do some basics, I just never know what/how many to do. Off to scroll through the fitness section, thanks!

I'm 5'8", and started Jan 9th at 157. I'm now down to almost my goal weight of 145 (I was 145.6 my last weigh in). So I'm at a bit of a crossroads. I'm not hungry or deprived, I feel better when I eat better, there is nothing that I've 'cut out' of my diet, I really just changed my portions and eating out of boredom. So I…

I'm 5'8" as well. Up until I was 25 I was always around 135. I wasn't 'toned' or anything, but I had a job as a waitress and can only imagine how many km a day I was walking. I got married and hubby and I fell into some bad eating/activity habits and put on 25lbs before having my first son. Since having my second son I…

I am so sorry that happened to you. I had nearly the exactly same thing happen to me and 15years later it still bothers me. I don't think I ever told anyone that before. I hope that by venting and reading the responses here, you'll just be even more motivated to continue your journey!

I haven't gone through all the replies, but I have an elliptical that I enjoy. Also, I wanted to try Zumba, but I wasn't finding many good reviews of DVD's. So i went on youtube and found tons of videos and made my own playlist and play on shuffle. I get to choose the instructors and songs that I like that way. I've done…

I did a "learn to run" clinic last spring and it was fantastic. If you can, see if you can find a local one, huge support system and there really is a lot to learn! Some things I learned are "slow down!". Many people think they need to just start running and go until you can't. Start with walk/run. If you can't carry on a…

Thanks for everyone's help!! And Iddreams, I wish I'd seen that sooner, it would've been easier!

I found a "beef and vegetable yorkshire pudding" 350gm. I think its a frozen ready meal. I compared it to when I eat a frozen ready meal that is 300gm/tray, I figure I ate about 1.5 that amount, so went with that (and entered 1.5 x 350gm, if that makes any sense at all). It worked out to about 550cal, plus I quick added…

Thanks for the suggestions! As I want to give it a go tomorrow, I'll try it in just socks and see how it goes. I've found all the videos on Youtube. Started by searching "zumba" and then just floated around looking at different 'suggestions". I found tons!

Last March I signed up with my local Running Room for a 'Learn to Run' class. It was great! There was tons of support, they really do start you slow, there was a talk each week about different running topics. It culminated with a 5k at the end. I loved it! I usually ran by myself or with another woman who was about my…

Those look amazing!

I have tried to like oatmeal but just can't acquire the taste for it. But if you like it, that would be my suggestion. I found an idea where you make oatmeal, freeze it in muffin tins, then can just pop one in the microwave for a minute or two. That way you can make it at night or when you have more time. I like a half…

This sounds so good! Thanks!

okay, my husband and I just can't see it. clues?

Hah! These are great!

Calgary girl here! Lived in Scotland for a short time, they would say 'toilets' instead of 'washrooms' which I always thought sounded a bit more crass. Or 'loo' or 'wc' (water closet). I prefer washrooms!

And you probably already know this, but it took me awhile before I learned so I'll mention it just in case, when you exercise and add it to your tracker, you 'earn' extra calories to eat.

I make some whole wheat toast, lightly spread some cal-wise miracle whip, divide the tuna over the toast, put a wee bit of cheddar on it, and broil until the cheese is melted and the tuna is warmed up. Adding a slice or two of tomato is awesome too!

Also, I find that with most recipes, I can use a fraction of the amount of olive oil called for and still get great results if I'm using a good non-stick pan. Example, tonight I made chicken souvlaki, and the recipe called for 1/4c of olive oil for the marinade. I used just under 2tbsp, and it was plenty! (and of course…

What do you want it for? Salsa, tzatziki, hummus, steak spice, seasoning salt, low fat/cal salad dressings are all things I like.

I have a splash of skim milk and a loose (not packed) 1/2-1 tsp of brown sugar (demerara). I much prefer the flavour of the brown sugar!!

1/4c homemade hummus with no tahini with a HUGE plate of veggies. Regular hummus still has more calories, so I make it myself. Cheap, healthy, yummy and much easier on the numbers. Oh, and I've had to push the veggies away because I had so many I couldn't finish them!. Hummus - I don't have the recipe on hand, but i think…

1/2 toasted blueberry bagel with pot of yogurt on the side if I have time to toast! Or 1.5 servings of raisin bran on my rushed mornings.