Alexis2255

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  • I seem to always max out on my protein every day. For instance, when I have Uncle Bens Whole Grain brown rice with broiled boneless skinless chicken breast and steamed asparagus for lunch, it gives me 34g of protein for that meal. The chicken is the biggest source so I don't think it'd bet much better than that.
  • for brekkie I usually have a small bowl of Cheerios (with skim milk) or 1 packet of instant oatmeal, and some fruit (either some grapes or a small banana) I don't mind the sugar in the morning because that's the best time to have it. I also usually kick back about 1 litre of water first thing. I like to get my water…
  • big drinks of water help fill your tummy between meals. Another thing I do is eat a LOT of celery. It's mostly water and the cellulose that's in it is good for lowering Blood pressure if you have weight related high blood pressure. (don't know if you do or not, but just a tidbit of info)
  • too many carbs and starches, my dear! Veggies all the way. Maybe try turnip/parsnips. they are filling and when you put them in soup, they always trick my hubby because he thinks they are potatos! If you love the potatos, try red-skin potatos. They have an easier metabolized starch than white/yellow potatos. But, try…
  • I probably wouldn't count it since caffeine tends to dehydrate. There is no sub for good old fashioned H2O!
  • Candy...if there is lots of it, they are little and they are all different colours, I'm eating them!!! I am a total addict! I could take or leave chocolate.....it's the candy that's dandy!
  • Ok, I'll join you. I've got 30-40 to lose. There's strength in numbers!
  • Ontario, right here!!!
  • I'm totally with this ^^^^^^^^ Deprivation is the master of failure when it comes to dieting. Let yourself have one slice than rock it on the treadmill.
  • Gaiam...I think that's how it's spelled, has a Pilates for beginners DVD. It's great! I used that and the intermediate one a few years ago and loved it!
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