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You people are terrible :laugh:

No new thread yet so here's my log! I completely forgot about the challenge but thanks to a friendly nudge by darkrider42 I *did* actually move my a... :happy: So far I've got: 01/09: 2.7 miles (walking) 07/09: 2.3 miles (running + walking) Total: 5 miles. Well... I guess I have to do a little more moving to get to my 30…

Okay thanks for the correction. I suppose it should be more like "too much simple sugar from processed food = bad"? I guess it's pretty clear to me/us that our bodies need carbs/sugar (just as they need fat) to run, but "the right kind" which can end up being a bit confusing when trying to explain it.

Maybe you can get the "Marigold Swiss Vegetable Boullion - reduced salt" (the purple tub) somewhere? That's my favourite! Looks like this: http://www.marigold-health-foods.com.au/images/bouillonReduced.jpg We have it here in the UK and it looks like it's sold in Australia as well, so maybe you'll be lucky in Canada...? :)…

I'm by no means an expert on this, but basically the main difference is that most processed food (e.g. white bread, pasta, etc) contains simple carbs which are basically sugar, and fruit/veg (and whole grain products) contain carbs which are fibre. See the overview here:…

Hellooo and welcome! I'm just reposting something from another user re: the 1200 calories. (In summary: 1200 is way too little for most people and not sustainable, check out the calculator here and adjust your daily allowance accordingly: http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/) Read it and you'll probably…

I guess that's something to speak to your doctor about. However, I can only say one thing - I stopped taking the pill after years and within a few months I had the worst acne outbreak since my teens (and I was pretty much free for years). Seriously, it was absolutely horrid. After a few months of suffering through it I…

Regardless of how it affects your weight, you have to bear in mind that artificial sweeteners as with any other substance that has "artificial" in its name, are probably not the best stuff to put into your body. And diet soda is full of exactly that. I'm sure if you have a can of Pepsi Max every once in a while that's not…

I like the cut, the length and the sleeves are awesome and look nice on your shape. Buuutttt, I can't really tell because the picture is so small, it looks a bit tight?

30 this month sounds doable. Count me in!

One word: WOAH!!

Just sent you a request, whoop!

For me (when I actually was active...long time ago) it was not changing what I ate or how I exercised, but came with a general change of my lifestyle - my daily routine which meant I'd eat "big" lunches and lighter stuff in the evening, transport (I used to take the bus/get lifts/drive everywhere but then I moved to a…

Biscuits (or cookies in American English ;) ) - I was pretty shocked to see how many calories they had, and you never just eat one right!?

Thanks for that, I think that might have been what killed me after my last run...

(sorry, accidentally posted and can't delete it?)

Oh wow, thanks @judyde for re-posting this, I was wondering about/a bit scared by the 1200 calories but didn't see the original post. Thanks :)

That sounds amazing! Well done :)

As an alternative to rice crackers, crisp bread is great. Especially if you can keep stuff like soft cheese, cottage cheese (or ham etc if you eat meat) in the mini fridge. Also, yogurts and muesli/oats are good for breakfast/snacks (you can pour them right into the yogurt pot!) and lots of apples and bananas. Bring a…

OMG. I don't like taking in salad because I have to keep the dressing in a separate tub which is kind of annoying (more washing up!) but... this is genius. Thank you!

Freezing and defrosting tofu and then squeezing out the water completely changes the texture and makes it so much more awesome! It goes from quite soft to a bit more chewy, which makes it a lot easier to handle when you cook it. So - freeze it first! (Unless you want to use for stuff like miso soup or if you want to puree…

I usually cook bigger batches when I'm making stews, soups, curries, dhal, chilis, etc + sides (mostly rice), and even pasta, and freeze them in plastic tubs. The great thing is that it doesn't require any extra work to prepare lunch for the next day if you're already cooking anyway, otherwise I'd probably just forget…

Sorry to hear that. Sucks... :( Maybe you could put your stuff in a very small wallet and carry it in your pockets (if you wearing workout pants with pockets) or a bumbag style pouch you can wear while working out?

That just made me laugh :D