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Turbo Fire yay, Insanity neh?
Ok, I’m going to start what may appear like a duplicate post but I swear it’s not. There are so many opinions on beachbody DVD’s and trust me, I read through several threads before posting so I wanted to get a one final question out there before purchasing Turbo Fire. I want to make sure it’s not like Insanity and not…
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Pictorial free-weight guide anyone?
I want to add some weights to my post 55 minute elliptical workout and realized from whatever I remember during grade 12 high school gym (which is only bicep curls and lifting a 10lb weight behind your head for triceps) and 30 day shred is only 7 minutes of weights. I did a quick google search for a pictorial guide with no…
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Port Canaveral Pier Parking Suggestions
I’m planning our June vacation, will most likely be headed back to the Hard Rock Hotel Orlando this year since we love it there but I was thinking of backing a cruise onto it (cruise before the Hard Rock). A cruise is how I gained those 8 lbs to get me to MFP in the first place but I am more mature now right? Ha! Its only…
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Props to the spinners out there!
Just wanted to send a big high-five to the MFP spinners out there, that sh** is crazy! I just attended my first class last night and it was NUTS! I have put my 4-year love affair with Turbo Jam aside and joined a gym (finding a $99 1-day deal for a year with free classes how could I not?) to distract myself from munching…
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Deficit: weekly or daily?
Quick opinion poll about deficit especially for those of you who enjoy a treat meal weekly or just plain screw up. My question is, is the deficit daily or weekly? Meaning, if you screw up one day do you just move on or if you decrease your cals over the next 2 days you’ll rectify and damage you’ve done (of course not…
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8 "Diet" Foods That Can Make You Fat
I know we've discussed it at length here on MFP that eating sodium/sugar filled, processed foods can actually counteract your weight loss efforts i.e. 100 cal snack packs, craisins etc. and I originally thought this article was the same but of course, seeing our beloved sushi as #1 offender on the list had me hooked and I…
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NEW WW Pro-Point Calculator
For those of you like myself who've done WW in the past and never paid a dime for it since calculators online are free i.e. http://www.spruce.ca/health/wwcalc.html and point charts are online too, I found the point calculator for the new WW system in case you want to move in that direction. So many of them have been…
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Easy Chocolate Rugulah – 2 WW points /w PHOTO
I got a free box of Pillsbury pie crust ($5 value, woo free stuff!) which of course is packaged (more preservatives) and not low cal so I wasn’t sure what to do with it (expires in January) until I realized how easy Rugulah was to make. I’m not Jewish so I don’t claim that “Rugulah” is the correct spelling over “Rugelach”.…
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Yogurt Parfait, 2 WW points w/ PHOTO
I know this isn’t the most complicated of recipes but I finally took the time to make it tonight for dessert and took a photo, I love taking photos of my creations! Take that McDonalds and Tim Horton’s with your 240+ caloric treats for $2.50 when I can make them at home for less than $1. Yogurt Parfait 1/8 cup frozen…
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Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms - 3 WW pts w/ PHOTO
It’s been a couple months since I made this last and my husband and I are excited to that I’m making it again Sunday b/c its soooooooooo good! I’ve put it into the recipe log here on MFP and called it “Balsamic Chicken with Mushrooms - 3 WW points” Enjoy! ** Recipe serves 2, I doubled it this summer when I had my in-laws…
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Human Dog Food
I know it seems like an odd title but the theory makes a lot of sence. Why isn't there one food that is nutritionally balanced and fully assembled that we can eat 3 times a day and not have to worry about the carb-protein balance much like dog food that contains whole grains, protein and vegetables? I know many of you…
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Help me pick a clubbing dress 4 2nite, PHOTO ATTACHED
Ok, so I’m going clubbing tonight with co-workers and I feel a little funny about it but am also very excited (despite the fact I’m driving so I can’t get tipsy like ‘errrr body in the club” ;) Yea, I’m 27 now (2 weeks away from my 28th), yes I’m married but hey, my co-workers are age 22-32 so I’m not the oldest and one of…
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Quick Q: Jello vs knox gelatin, which is stronger?
Quick question, which holds up better, Jello or knox gelatin? I’m experimenting making a fruit bar and want the strongest hold I can get, I see both sugar-free Jello and knox contain protein so nutritionally they are very similar (other than some artificial sweeteners in the Jello) the cost, I don’t know about since I’ve…
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Eggs will kill you
Ahhh back to the age old question and NO, it's not what came first the chicken or the egg but rather will eggs help you or kill you??? Good cholesterol or bad?? Seems like today the answer is EGGS WILL KILL YOU. I just saw this article in a paper sitting in our office lunch-room today while I was getting my 5th glass of…
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Survived Thanksgiving
I made it through today and ended at 1200 calories and am so proud of myself!!! I had 0 solid carbs today (only 100 percent fruit juice) and passed up cheesecake, apple pie, pumpkin pie, lemon murang (sp?) and chocolate cookies. This sacrifice better be worth it - i have a fitness assessment on wednesday and want to put my…
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Death from exercising in Toronto Oct 1
Never has the message “slow and steady wins the race” been more applicable and more ignored. I attended the JDRF Ride for a Cure in Toronto on October 1st (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Basically, its a couple hundred stationary bikes set up together, each team consists of 5 people who share one bike so in the…
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FREE Crystal Light for Canadians
http://www.mysavings.com/free-samples/Crystal-Light/17401/ I got my samples on Friday + I had samples delivered to my Mom’s house as well so I got twice as many! It took a few weeks but definitely less than 6-8. You get 4 samples + a 75 cents off coupon. I received acai white peach papaya, strawberry orange banana, cherry…
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“Lunch-Time” Chili ONLY 5 WW pts – w/ PHOTO
I found this recipe a couple weeks ago in one of those free Toronto newspapers that was sitting in our lunch room at work. WOW, what a diamond in the rough! This is sooooooo delicious I think we’ve had it almost 4 times in the past 2 weeks for dinner! I kept the name “Lunch-Time” chili (although we only eat it for dinner)…
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Mango Lassi ONLY 3 WW points w/ PHOTO
This is my low-cal version of this traditional Indian drink (dessert-smoothie). It is high in calcium, phosphorous, riboflavin, vitamin A, B12 and C. Mango Lassi ½ cup frozen mango chunks ¾ cup skim milk 100g low-fat vanilla yogurt (that’s = 1 little Source or Silhouette cup) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 packet sweetener…
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For Canadians: May 2-4 USA Grocery List
I have actually never done the ‘pop into the US for a day thing’ before however, my US grocery list is piling up and with the Victoria Day long weekend fast approaching, what better time than the present! Groceries have NO DUTY btw when returning so you can go over for lunch and grocery shop and not be penalized.…
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Spaghetti Squash Fritters w/ PHOTO – 1 WW Point for 2!
Many of you have made spaghetti squash before due to its high nutritional content, virtually zero calories and low carbs but if you’ve ever made this you’ve noticed one squash makes A LOT!!! So what do you do with some of the leftovers? Try these... 1 cup cooked spaghetti squash ¼ tsp dried parsley ¼ tsp dried thyme 1…
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Chocolate Mug Cake - 2 WW points takes 2 minutes to make!
I’ve had this recipe for quite a while but finally made it tonight. Its soo good! Hubby did say it tasted like “diet cake” but for the 2 minutes it takes you to make it, try it yourself! I love carbs and chocolate (who doesn't?) and this hit the spot without leaving a guilty feeling behind. Chocolate Mug Cake 2 tbsp…
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Bake sale suggestions for Sick Kids Foundation
I am participating in a bake-sale at work to raise money for the Sick Kids Foundation Heat Wave Volleyball Tournament (July 10, 2010 Toronto lakeshore). I would usually bring one of my low-fat creations to pot-lucks at the office, but I don’t think low fat food will sell very well at the bake sale – actually, I know it…
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Curried Chickpeas & Black Beans w/ PHOTO only 3 WW Points!
Let me start off by saying, I’ve made this one extra easy, it put it in the directory for one serving (recipe serves 2). I titled it “Curried Chickpeas, Black Beans & Brown Rice – 6 WW Points” Ok, so it’s already in MFP, you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen currently and being so low fat high in fibre you…
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Raspberry Yogurt Fluff w/ PHOTO. Only 2 WW Points!
Is it hot where you are today? It is here in Toronto an almost record breaking 117 degrees so I thought a cool low-fat treat post was in order. As a few of you may recall, my office was planning a bake sale for the Sick Kids Heat Wave Volleyball tournament I am participating in on Saturday. I asked for popular bake-sale…
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Watermelon Daiquiri w/ PHOTO – 2 WW points!
Got a case of the Mondays? This will cure ya! Watermelon is soooooo cheap right now ($2-3 for 11lbs here in Toronto) so I concocted this. Plus, watermelon is so good for you since it is packed with some of the most important antioxidants in nature. Watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin C and a very good source of…
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White Bean Crostini appetizer w/ PHOTO only 1 WW Point!
Along with the bruschetta I made for friends this weekend (yes, that is posted with a photo as well) I made these which were delicious! I wasn’t sure how they would be received since I thought they were a little different (I've never used white beans before let alone blended them into a gooie paste, ha ha!) but they were…
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Canada Day PHOTO South-Western Black Bean Salad
It's Canada Day, so Happy Birthday Canada! Most of you I'm sure are headed out to a BBQ or picnic today, I myself was just excited to do 50-Min of Turbo Jam on a weekday, woo! Maybe I'll go swim at the in-laws later today but it’s chilly unfortunately, only 20 so I probably wont brave the “cold” :( Anyway, why not try this…
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Cherry Yogurt Fluff w/ PHOTO – Only 1 WW Point!
I’m getting inspired by pink and red desserts at the moment since tomorrow is CANADA DAY – YAY!!!! This is delicious and I may make it in individual plastic champagne glasses for a bake sale at work next-week for Sick Kids but I have been cautioned that only “normal” sells, not “low-fat” boooo-urns to them! ¾ cup boiling…
