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I have the opposite reaction. If I get the red letters telling me to eat more ... well hurray. I go downstairs and make myself a delicious snack. I do not consider the feedback judgemental when I log my diary for the day. It's a nutrition lesson and a wake up call - good or bad. Some friendly advice ... if you're…

Hope to launch my blog ... An Accidental Chicken Farmer or Real Life Fitness for those Dealing With Chronic Illness. Something like that. Have to master inserting photos first. Some of our winter babies. Winter bounty of eggs ... free range & quail. Thanks for letting me practice.

@SbetaK I've been a member 10 months and only rerecently did I discover member blogs. I had no idea over 1,000 members contribute a WORLD of advice. On the website version of MFP go to the Community tab. On second bar is Blogs option. I've been exploring for a month (snowed in) and while a newbie to the world of blogs I…

I made chestnut butter recently. With 60#s Chinese Chestnuts in freezer I figured I'd give it a try. 1 cup chestnut meat 1/2 cup walnuts 2 Tablespoons oil 3 Tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon salt Used food processor. Chestnuts have very mild flavor, hence walnuts added. It's still very mild. Plan to use it next time I make…

Bake your own fries & chips using low fat cooking trips. The extra time & exertion will burn some calories and I hope you'll be satisfied if not delighted with the outcome

80% fit perfect 10% too small 10% too big I gave away all my big clothes years ago right before being diagnosed with melanoma on my thigh. 6 weeks on crutches ... 6 months recuperation. You guessed it I regretted giving away those clothes. At least keep anything you love. Nothing like old friends in a time of need. Like…

My son & I use cocoa nibs in our homemade fruit & nut bars. They must be sugar free because you probably would not be tempted to woof down a palmful. Mixed with almond / peanut butter and sweet dried fruits they do add a nice chocolate taste. I miss chocolate, been months. Have a huge craving for Almond M&M' s. Help.

Congratulations. I danced with demon alcohol for a number of years to mask pain of chronic illness. Bad coping skill. I have been drink free since June 12, 2012. Funny how a person can go from an occasional drinker to alcoholic without noticing the changes in relationIonship, lifestyle and weight gain. Exercise is always a…

BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE! My real life exercise ... snowshoeing. Mega burns for trailblazing dog / chickens paths. My butt really hurts today but very fun, versatile sport. It's hard to fall down and you sweat like crazy after 15 minutes.

I have been eating liver pate made with chicken livers this week. I know ... gross. My mom gave us a tiny portion in a holiday goodie bag. The guys got the sugary treats and I grabbed her pate. Woof. So I promised DH I would make it using her recipe. I did. Chicken livers, onions, a stick of butter, fresh herbs, sea salt.…

bentomania I'm bonkers for the decorated hard boiled eggs. I eat lunch at home ... out of the fridge or I'd join you. Great thread. Thanks all.

I amend my post. My kids are thirtyish. I am no longer responsible for feeding them, it is a gift of my time & love to do so. I no longer work and have lots of time to cook and grow food. The "parenting" tally turned out like this: 1 Junk eater 1 philosophical whole food eater whose fall back plan is whatever is available…

Undeserved muscle/tendon pain, immune inflammation, fibromyalgia, & herxheimer all in one thread and no mention of lyme. Classic presentation, but there are also many bacterial infections, parasites, viruses, etc. that can cause all these symptoms. Is the most extreme pain in your Achilles tendons? If yes that is a red…

This thread is like food porn for me. Whoa! ^^^^

Emeril's Chowder of Love Defrosted the freezer. Found clams. Love Emeril' s recipes. February is the month of love. Recipe : :http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/emerils-chowder-of-love-recipe.html Love: Clams ... harvested from the Chesapeake Bay by my son the biologist Herbs & pot celery ... courtesy my DH…

Which one gives you calories, easy & accurate heart rate, steps, distance, day, date, time, stopwatch for workouts and STYLE? It sure isn't my beloved hand-me-down sync burn polar which has a whacky strap that I currently hold together with tape. Any advice on a fashionable watch that I can wear 24/7? Thanks.

Honeybell Oranges shipped from Florida only in January. I don't know if they qualify as a superfood but they are the best oranges I've ever tasted.

The question in my family is who is responsible for your diet. Working mom with home based business my kids learned to feed themselves early with foods I supplied. When a "family counselor" told me to lighten up and give the kids hot dogs and Mac & cheese I gave them a full tour of the kitchen and cooking lessons instead.…

For just the stock try searching homemade turkey stock no salt added or something similar. I have the same problem as I make stock out of everything. My gut feeling is defatted stock probably should have 30-40 calories a cup. If sodium is extremely high you probably guessed wrong. Use the recipe maker to make logging soups…

We changed our free range & quail birds to a high protein mix when the brutal cold weather set in. 2 weeks later ... well this is the weeks tally + another superfood .... dried chestnuts and chestnut flour, and diced dried apples.

So quail eggs are a bit tricky. They have a double membrane. Chefs use some "tapping " method but we find quail snips essential to get that little morsel out intact.

My family is not on board with healthy eating. They would be surprised to know I add beans, barley & millet, etc. (for me) when they're not looking. Hah!

Do you freeze stock in glass jars?

I can make soup, but would never microwave food in plastic and then eat it. It would be healthier to use a bowl or mug in the microwave. Soup doesn't have to be complicated although each layer of complexity does increase the flavor. If you don't use salt you have to replace flavor somewhere ... herbs, slow cooked veggies,…

I have "olfactory hallucinations" when my Lyme disease is active. Smell gasoline, rotted food, poop etc. Never something lovely like popcorn. When I mentioned it to my MD he diagnosed olfactory hallucinations. I have learned to check in with my family .. life is so unpredictable. Gasoline is the worst as it makes me really…

Quail eggs. Our girls started laying last spring, I have 3-5 eggs a day. More if I need extra energy. Some eat them raw but I can't. Fry them in a bit of coconut oil. Quail eggs changed my lifelong pattern of skipping breakfast. My son did the research & quail eggs are a superfood, high in niacin ... so much so I…

I wasted a lot of $$ on store bought herbs last winter. Finally got smart and freeze iextra in an ice cube tray with coconut oil, EVOO, or water. Crack them out and wrap in wax paper. Keep them frozen in mason jar until ready to use. Same with pesto, mixed chilies, flavored butters. This year we planted parsley, bay, sage,…

It is a mistake to presume that everyone is the same and one set of protocols is effective for all. While I don't understand what you just posted I do know I reached goal doing real life exercise. Intentional workouts burn calories, real life work burns calories. It's very discouraging to new members who are not savvy…

Look into xylitol. I get it at vitacost.com. was recommended by my doctor. You can cook, bake or use like regular sweetener. Claims "clinical studies have shown that the use of xylitol ... may reduce the risk of tooth decay and improve overall dental health"

Keep going ladies. Clean eating is a lifelong marathon not a sprint. Exercise carefully under expert guidance so you know what good form feels like and keep going.