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How to Cut cals in Reg Jello - if you don't like SF...
I was eating Jello today - I forgot how much I love it and boy does it fill me up now! Then I remembered my MIL's fav trick for cutting the sugar. I'm not a fan of sugar substitutes - or super sweetness, so this is perfect for me. For a 3 oz (the small box) pkg - add 1 envelope of unflavoured gelatine and double the water.…
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Yet another Calorie Calculator
I liked this one. It let you put in weight and time and then create a printable sheet of activities that is quite extensive and with good descriptions. Just thought I'd share http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/calculat.htm
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Where's the (sodium free) Beef - Canadians time to revolt!!!
Beware of your steaks and roast in Canadian grocery stores!!! This is new news for Canada, but apparently it has been done in the US for some time. The beef you buy at the grocery stores is now getting pumped full of "seasoning" ***read sodium!!!! In an attempt to provide a more consistent flavour and tenderness (ie make…
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Ziploc omlet
ZIPLOC OMELET (This works great !!! Good for when all your family is together. The best part is that no one has to wait for their special omelet !!!) Have guests write their name on a quart-size Ziploc freezer bag with permanent marker. Crack 2 eggs (large or extra-large) into the bag (not more than 2) shake to combine…
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Thank goodness for crunches!!!
I can't believe it....all this work in the gym and the pool and I manage to hurt my back shaving my legs!!! I was sitting on a bench in the shower and bent over. Something went "thunk' and shifted in my lower back. I have no idea what I have done and if it's not better in the morning I will be calling my chiropractor! But…
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Twoderville = scarey!!!
Ok, so I think I am officially in Twoderville, but I'm so not ready to declare victory yet - is that crazy??? The scale said 298.8 this morning - the second time I have see it below 300 this month - but I get so bummed when it wavers up and down, that I just can't bring myself to own that 299 number. That was my official…
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Dead Bra Day
I didn't know where to post this so I thought that maybe it belonged under "Support" :) ..... At any rate, it's a good idea. If you are in the GTA, get involved...If you are elsewhere, check out your community to see if they have anything similar. Lingerie is always in limited supply as a donation item.... "Whether you've…
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Stone Soup
Below is the story of Stone Soup, if you have never heard it. I thought it would be fun to build our own 'virtual' stone soup. I'm providing the stone and the water...and I'll even throw in the cabbage....what would you like to add??? The Story of Stone Soup Once upon a time, somewhere in post-war Eastern Europe, there was…
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How Digestion works...
For some this might be TMI ... but for those among us who like ALL the gritty details, this is a great description of how the digestive process works. http://www.nutristrategy.com/digestion.htm
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AllI want is a @($# piece of gum!!!!
Is that too much to ask???? Headed to the gym last night and stopped at the store to pick up a pack of gum....what ever happened to good old normal every day Juicy Fruit or Double Mint!!! There wasn't ONE pack of gum out of dozens that didn't have asparatame or aceK in it!!!! Even the bubble gum was sugar free! Sugar vs…
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Bananas - my favourite food!!!!
Bananas Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's…
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Ma not be food or nutrition...but Canadian eh!
New Molson Canadian 67 Weighs In as Canada's Lowest Calorie Beer Custom brewing process yields a hybrid light beer that combines flavour with lightness TORONTO, Oct. 5 /CNW/ - Just because you're living an active lifestyle doesn't mean you have to give up beer. Molson has introduced Molson Canadian 67, a great tasting…
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Calories burned climbing stairs
http://stairway.hc-sc.gc.ca/calcalc.aro I found this calculator to figure out how much calories you burn climbing stairs, since it is not in the exercise log.
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Bad Knees??? Take heart!!!
My really bad knees were the biggest motivation to my starting MFP - before I started, I had to take the 4 steps up to my front door one at a time. I have asked on here before if anyone with severe osteoarthritis had noticed any improvement as they got fitter and lost weight. I'm here to tell you now that you do! YOU DO!!!…
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Dolphins and Pollywogs....
Commenting on another thread about how much I like my swimming, I realized that we have groups for all manner of things fitness, but I haven't seen one for the waterfolk among us!!! So here I am inviting all you swimmers, aquafit lovers and all those in hydro pursuits to join me. Everyone from triatheletes to dog paddlers…
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I bought new underwear....
Who knew???? I really didn't think I needed any, but I had to top up a purchase to get a good discount. Not only am I down 2 sizes, but now I have figured out that baggie panties were the cause of that annoying "creap"....:blushing: I've been excited about getting smaller clothes, but didn't know I needed to pay attention…
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Little things for large people
On another thread, someone asked if we had any hints for 'hidden' exercise that she could do while going about her daily routine. It got me thinking about what we can do outside of formal exercise to push the envelope and get more fit. So my question is, what "little things" are you doing to enhance your journey to…
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pumpkinseeds in the shell - calories???
Does anyone know how they calculate the calories on the nutrition label for nuts or seeds in the shell? - particularly in Canada I bought pumpkin seeds in the shell and the nutrition label says 1 1/3c (50g) is 260 calories. The entire bag is 210 g which would by measure work out to be just over 5 cups - but the bag barely…
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Shopping Calories
Just for fun and a little trivial knowledge - here is a link to the amount of calories burned for 20 everyday activities. Did you know pushing a grocery cart for an hour burns calores for a 150lb person? More if you weigh more...yay! shop til u drop!!!!…
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Dressing discovery!!! *Canadian product
OMG. I just bought the Irresistibles Fat Free Ginger Soy dressing at Basics! It is SO good! 15 cals/ tbsp and no weird ingredients. It's really light and tangy. It is SO going to become my summer marinade/stir fry sauce/dressing!!!!
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D-Day is approaching!!!!
My motivation for starting this journey was to paddle in the Mississauga Dragon Boat Festival. Well I'm all signed up and the first practice is June 2!!! I'm excited and scared. I've never paddled Dragon Boat before and I don't think I have raced ANYTHING since I was kid. I'm hoping I can keep up with the 19 other folks in…
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I've got a cookie....
....and I CAN resist!!!! OK, so I have a YUMMY White chocolate macadamia cookie sitting in my cubbie here at work.....It was the other one of 2 that came with my lunch combo from Subway on Friday. I was a good girl and only had one on Friday and stayed within my cals for the day......now the question is how long can I make…
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MMMM Honey Mandarins
I usually can only get these things at Christmas, but for some reason my local grocery store has them in now and I'm so excited.... Have any of you tried these tiny little mandarine oranges? They are truly the candy of the citrus world. They are smaller than a golf ball but SOOOO sweet and juicy. A great sugar fix! The…
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Bad news....good news....
It's Monday and it's cold and raining...so the bad news is that I caved into my carb jones and went downstairs and bought a snack pack of Timbits.... The good news is that I ate 4/10 and put the rest of them out on the "sharing table" for the rest of the carb junkies at work.... I know they are empty calories, but I am…
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Low fat on a budget
From time to time I see comments on how it is more expensive to eat healthy. Though I would post this link, it has some great ideas for keeping the cost and the fat down. http://lowfatcooking.about.com/od/mealplanning/a/lowfatbudget.htm
