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I never add iron - its not included in the nurtitional pannel on products in australia :( but my tip is broccoli is supergood for iron :)

would a snorkling mask help? just keep the water off?

there is a big health campaign in australia that says 2 fruit 5 veg as a min for the day. Sure you shouldnt eat toooo much fruit, but if your in calorie range i wouldnt stress about if its too much fruit... yes it has some natural sugar but there is a lot of good nutrition in there ... and if a banana stops you eating a…

I make pizza all the time. get either wholemeal pita (or to shave a few more calories off you can use a low carb tortella) salt reduced tomato paste with your own herbs and garlic is a good sauce base as smaller amount of a stronger cheese such as parmessan makes a little cheddar or mozzerlla go further topping ideas Prawn…

I make a dish pretty often either as a side with a peice of meat or as a breakfast with an egg. Cherry tomatoes Asparagus Mushrooms dice everything and pop in to a hot pan sprayed with olive oil, season with salt n pepper.

I am sure the period pimple on my chin is adding kilos to the scales alone at the moment!!

welcome. hope you find what your looking for as motivation here

Try having some non food rewards ready to go when you reach a mini goal. you can treat yourself with these things and feel like you have had a instant gratification treat when you need one :) Mine is some new bed things - when i reach 10 kilos i already know which i am getting have them cut out of a magazine on the fridge…

I have a natural grey streak right at the front - luckily i am fair anyway so it doesnt stand out that much but i have stopped dying my hair and gone back to my natural mousy brown. and have had so many compliements since

I do not know of this shamrock shake of which you speak - maybe i should be greatful we dont have them in australia - but i do feel like i am missing out a bit

Great site - pitty its not a bit easier to browse - the receipe names arent too descripted but thanks for sharing it

I have a tupperware container that i fill every morning before work with a mix of raw fruit and veg and snack on it between breakfast and lunch in it usually is carrot, green beans, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and grapes, i some times add apple, pear, mushrooms, snow peas, capsicum.... what ever is in the fridge

I think you should seek another opinion from a doctor!

oooh found this recipe - know whats for dinner this week!! http://www.thebiggestloser.com.au/media/Beef_Curry.pdf

welcome !!! you will find lots of people here willing to talk to you and help you anyway you need.

Hanr consider this ..... who would you judge badly, the fatty that you see out in the park giving it a go even if they arent very fast or the friend/collegue/accqantance who never seems to get off her *kitten* and try to loose the weight.! anyone small minded enough to laugh at someone who is trying to improve themselves…

Stephanie Alexander's Kitchen Garden Companion My freind was given this as a gift and she loves it i am not sure if its written with australian seasons in mind but look for something simular if so. it has a section on each type of veg, how to grow them and then what to make when they are in season - gardening and receipe…

I am putting in a bit extra effort with housework and doing some odd jobs around the house double bennefit and reward from that

as someone once said " you cant have too much vegetables, laughter or sex in your life" if your over in one and under in another area just check that your diet is "balanced" ie something from each food group each day :)

thats a brilliant idea!! i work in HR so might even steal it .... must do a cost comparison :)

for snacks i take this with me to social events so that i can have snacks and drinks with everyone but know what i am eating - would translate to picnic well pita bread chips cut a pita bread into thin wedges - spray with olive oil and bake until golden and crunchy eat with salsa and its yummo and most tomato based salsa…

a frittata (like a quiche with out the pastry and filled up with sliced veg) make wraps instead of sandwiches = more filling less carb rice balls (use brown rice and mashed lentils) fruit salad

she doesnt eat fish. she is not a vegan tho

no scout cookies - they arent a big thing in australia where is the furthest from home that you have been

If your stuggling to find time and or motivation think about increasing the incline and the speed instead of trying to work out for longer - you will gain fitness and continue to increase your workout by working out harder rather than longer

What a great site !!! I think i might try the mushroom soup, it looks great and i love mushrooms, have some flat bread and salad with it i am sure will go down just fine. Thanks for this !! Bookmarked!

Jump rope for 281 hours (12 days) straight! - thats going to be exhausting!!!

i was commenting more on the advertising methods than the product. but yes i agree the products are a bit of a worry too

Great these sound great and 167 for a breakfast on the run is a good amound calorie wise - with a cup of low fat milk would seem to be pretty well balanced as well :) thanks

I have suffered from depression (which i do understand is very different from bi-polar) the best thing for it is exercise, maybe setting a regular exercise time in your day (if you not working that should be possible) I know with depression that regular time helps the body cope with what goes on in the head! I like to…