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Yum! I've never thought of doing Brussels sprouts that way, but I bet it's good. My favourite roasted veg is cauliflower - there's something about roasting it that makes it soooo delicious...
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Blend 1 part dijon mustard and 1 part honey into a smooth paste (a spoon will do the trick). Add 3 parts cider or white wine vinegar and whisk until incorporated. Whisk 1 part oil into the mixture. Add herbs (tarragon is great), garlic, salt and pepper to taste. The dijon and honey give this some body, so you can keep the…
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Be careful with those friends who feel at liberty to criticize your body. It's your body, and no one else's business - and you have to question why anyone would put you down like that, especially if his comments left you feeling upset. It's awesome that you are lifting weights. Get strong, and don't worry about what other…
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For most of my twenties, I weighed between 135 and 145, and was pretty happy with that. I've held those numbers in my head (for a long time!) as ideal. But looking at the posts here I'm seeing that a lot of people feel pretty good in the 150-160 range, and who knows - that may be the case for me when I get there. Currently…
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Lentils are great cooked with a little salt, cumin and/or other spices you like. I sometimes cook up a batch and then toss them into grain-based salads - e.g. cooked quinoa, cooked lentils, green onions, spinach, shredded carrots, feta cheese (optional if you are vegan) and your choice of dressing. Works well with pasta…
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I've just started here - didn't know that "closing" my diary was an option! I figure that logging in public will keep me somewhat accountable - ice cream bars and all.
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Thank you for sharing your inspiring story. Congrats on your accomplishments!
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Hi Melanie: I've found using the incline on a treadmill a great way to get a run-like intensity while avoiding too much impact. I use a "treadmill workout" that I downloaded from iTunes on my ipod and, for the interval training parts, I crank up the incline and maintain a walk rather than running. I find that at my current…
