Shelladam

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  • Totally agree with everyone regarding the protein. I don't pay too much attention to it. This site however, has been invaluable for me - http://www.nutritiondata.com/ You can register for free and search all kinds of foods to analyse their fat, carb, etc info. eg sweet potato is heaps better than potato!!! Other excellent…
    in High calorie, but low carb and low fat? Comment by Shelladam July 2008
  • I'm looking for help!!!! I started MFP in the UK and lost 17kgs :happy: but now I'm back in Australia I've left my trusty treadmill behind and am finding a lot of the food labelling is in kilojoules. :grumble: I'm having problems trying to work out my calories and can't find the motivation to keep up my exercise. eg I ate…
    in Calories v Kilojoules Comment by Shelladam July 2008
  • :smile: Congratulations. You,re two days and two steps into the new you. I completely understand the dread of having photos taken. My son is nearly 3 and I have successfully avoided pictures at all cost but at the detriment of him having very few baby pics with his Mum. I have lost 37 pounds over a period of 12mths (22 of…
    in One day in - and very excited Comment by Shelladam May 2008
  • I'm in the UK. I always heat my plates with a couple of minutes in the oven.
    in Any ideas for keeping food warm.? Comment by Shelladam April 2008
  • For the past 18mths myy husband and I have been on a work/travel holiday with our son who is now nearly 3 (Oz/Asia/UK/Europe). He's been to about 14 different countries. Best tips I can give are 1. have the favourite toy/blanket close at hand 2. containers of snacks are invaluable (dried apricots, sultanas, biscuits) 3.…
    in traveling with toddlers any suggestions?? Comment by Shelladam March 2008
  • I'm a primary teacher with a 3 year old son. Never forget the trusty internet. There are so many things on there to Google. Easter is a good one at the moment (religious preferences permitting!). Just make sure you include the word children or toddler in your search. Most of the brand names - Barbie, Wiggles, Thomas the…
    in Question for stay at home parents? Comment by Shelladam March 2008
  • If you're looking for something that feels a little naughty but isn't TOO bad you can sort through the crisps/chip aisle and find a few alternatives. Sainsburys do a Be Good to Yourself range of potato bites in different flavours that are about 70 cal for a 20g pack. I have found a similiar thing at ASDA and Weight…
    in healthy snacks and meal ideas needed Comment by Shelladam March 2008
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