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Intermittent Fasting/Eat Stop Eat
Has anyone read Eat Stop Eat and tried it? Today is my first fast and I was wondering if anyone has any feedback/advice.
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Low carb sweet tooth concoction!
I had an insatiable sweet tooth this evening... so I went into the kitchen and started throwing things together - and it turned out great! I thought I'd share! Chocolate blueberry tart thingy: Crust: 2 tbsp almond flour 1/2 pat butter, melted cocoa powder (to your preference - used ~1/2 tbsp) stevia to taste Combine and…
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Where are my intermittent fasters?!
What is your routine/diet? I eat low carb (I don't care for fruit, thank goodness and have trained myself to avoid grains/pastas) and fast daily 8pm-noon. Cheat day is saturday (though I will still fast until noon) and I'll throw in an occasional 24ish hour fast if I've been particularly gluttonous. I may be eating too low…
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Got pumpkin? Low carb chocolate pumpkin chili!
I am making this tonight.... Chocolate Pumpkin Chili 1 small pie pumpkin 2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp chipotle powder 1 lb…
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Low carb pumpkin pie
Tried it and I love it. It's from Neghar Fonooni's blog: eat lift and be happy. www.negharfonooni.com Crust: 1C almond flour 2 Tbsp butter 1 tsp baking soda Mix and press into a pie plate. Bake at 350 for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Filling: 1C canned pumpkin 1C coconut milk (go full fat baby! Not light) 1/4…
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Brown sugar instant oats (frugal!)
So I'm all about being frugal lately... I'll no longer be paying $2.50+ for a box of 10 packets of oatmeal from the grocery store. 1/2 C (I get mine from the Winco bulk section for $.60/lb.) 2 Tbsp brown sugar Put ingredients in a snack-size ziploc baggie. Add: 3/4C-1C boiling water (or heat in microwave) Yum! Exactly 250…
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Training and menstrual cycle
Found this very informative site: http://blog.metaboliceffect.com/2012/06/20/female-phase-training-training-with-the-menstrual-cycle/ Check it out.
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Super yummy/healthy mocha chia seed pudding!
I made this for the first time tonight and it's so yummy! A really satisfying dessert (or breakfast...)! 1 shot espresso (could use coffee granules or coffee flavored sugar free syrup) 1/3 C almond milk (I used unsweetened vanilla 40 cals) 2 Tbsp chia seeds 1 Packet stevia 1 Tbsp light Hershey's chocolate syrup (you could…
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What's your favorite healthy snack?
Mine: whole wheat Eggo waffle topped with 2 tbsp delicious hummus and then sliced/peeled cucumber, sprinkled with pepper. Mmmmm!
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Tomato-Lentil Curry Stew (Vegan)
Yummm! Made this last night - love the flavor! 1/2 cup dry lentils 1 cup water 5 ounces stewed tomatoes 1/8 cup chopped onion 2 stalks celery, chopped, with leaves 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 3 cloves garlic, minced salt to taste ground black pepper to taste Bring the lentils (I used green) and water to a boil. Reduce heat…
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Weight lifting pointers - female
I'm a beginner to weight lifting. My goal is to get toned and shed excess body fat. I intend to eventually lift heavier (when I am no longer a poor student and can afford a gym membership). If anyone has experience in this area, I'd sure appreciate some pointers, or advice. Perhaps a better rounded workout routine.... Here…
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Ripped in 30?
So I got the new Ripped in 30 DVD and I was utterly and completely disabled in 20... minutes. I had no idea how out of shape I was, but I am so sore today (the next day) that I can barely squat down and I am walking funny to keep from bending my legs! Hah! How often is one supposed to do these exercises in order to be…
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Breakfast egg cups - less than 90 cals/each!
Last night I whipped this up and they were pretty good. I used about 1/3 white onion, 4 slices of bacon, 4 mushrooms, about 5-8 spears of asparagus (I used mini asparagus), 10 eggs, and 4 slices of reduced fat cheddar cheese. Sautee bacon in a pan. Remove bacon and let drain on paper towels. Boil asparagus, chop into 1/2…
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Carmel Apple Jello Shots
1 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup water 1 cup hard apple cider, divided in half 1/4 cup Apple Pucker or other sour apple schnapps Combine the water with ½ cup cider in a saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over it and let sit for a few minutes. Heat over low heat, stirring, until the gelatin starts to dissolve. Cool…
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New love for Talapia!
Previously I had been cooking talapia like I cook my salmon: olive oil, lemon juice and dill weed. It just wasn't doing it for me. So I found this recipe and it was great. My boyfriend's 11 yr old daughter even wanted more! In a pan sautee chopped/minced (fresh) garlic in butter (I used light margarine). Spray Pam in a…
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Relationship advice?
Not sure what else to put in the subject line... My boyfriend's 13 year old son stays with us on the weekends (his daughter as well). The son always demands the tv and it drives me NUTS. I have been quiet and passive (which is so not me) letting my boyfriend handle things for the most part. Also, when I cook he complains…
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Italian Bean Soup (easy recipe!)
1 onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, shredded 1-2 stalks celery, chopped 2 cans chicken broth 1 can pinto beans, drained 1 can white kidney beans, drained 1 can garbanzo beans, drained 1 can black eyed peas, drained 1/2 cup acini pasta 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning Sautee onion, garlic in olive oil. Add…
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Baked Steak Recipe (Delicious!)
Made this recipe last night and it was great! 1 2 lb, 2 inch thick steak Garlic clove Small Red onion, thinly sliced 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 1/4 cup worstechire sauce 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 cup ketchup 2 tbsp olive oil salt/pepper Slice mushrooms, celery, and lemon and place in a…
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What's for dinner tonight?
Baked yam with light margarine, grilled spicy chicken, blanched broccoli. Easy, healthy and filling. What are you having for dinner tonight?
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Homemade exercise sandbag?
I want to make a homemade exercise sandbag, the one with the handles, as seen on bodyrock.tv. Has anyone ever made one? i was thinking a pillow case, loads of duct tape and contractor bags. Just wondering if the duct tape will get sticky and get all over my hands... If anyone has any ideas, send them my way!…
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Low impact intense cardio exercises - ideas?
So my road running gave me shin splints something terrible. I'm taking a break from running to heal and instead I'm doing interval training. I alternate cardio and strength. I did mountain climbers and high knees in my livingroom last night and that's too high impact for me right now. I was hurting! Does anyone have any…
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Newbie runner - recurring leg pain
So I was running off and on and recently started running consistently, about 2 weeks ago. I have been running about 5 days a week. I am doing the C25K program and I skipped the first 2 weeks or so and now I'm on week 4. The past 3 runs or so I have been experiencing leg pains on the inside of insides of my shins, right…
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Chicken Tikka Masala, Indian Basmati Rice & Garlic Basil Naa
Definitely worth the work!! CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA Ingredients •1 cup yogurt •1 tablespoon lemon juice •2 teaspoons ground cumin •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon •2 teaspoons cayenne pepper •2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper •1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger •4 teaspoons salt, or to taste •3 boneless skinless chicken…
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Yummy snack: spicy pecans!
Ingredients Makes 5 cups •1 tablespoon coarse salt •2 tablespoons cayenne pepper •1 1/2 teaspoons paprika •1/2 cup sugar •2 large egg whites •5 cups (20 ounces) pecans Directions 1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, and sugar.…
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Healthy Portobello Pizza Recipe
4 portabello mushroom caps 1 onion 1 leek 4 cloves garlic 4 roma tomatoes 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice fresh grated parmesan cheese Chopped basil Saute onion in 2 tbsp olive oil until soft. Add chopped leek, chopped tomatoes, chopped garlic, chopped basil and lemon juice. Once ingredients are soft, pile on top of the…
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Tropical Citrus Chicken
I have not tried this recipe yet but I'm going to! I found it on a Paleo blog. Sounded interesting... Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts (boneless & skinless) – cube cut 3 ripe tomatoes – diced 1/2 onion – minced 1/2 ginger – julienne 3 garlic cloves -minced 1 shallot – minced 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks 1 cup of fresh…
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Morroccan Stew Recipe
1lb boneless skinless chicken 1 large zucchini 1 can diced tomatoes 1 White onion 1 can garbanzo beans 1 cup chicken stock 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cumin Chopped cilantro for garnish Cook chicken in olive oil in large pan over medium heat. Add chopped zucchini and onion and…
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Feeling great!
Well I think I'm at my fatloss goal, although I have some more toning and strengthening to do. The first pic is my before picture and my current picture (about a week ago). The before picture was taken in May of this year. The 2nd picture is me in my favorite jeans that were, up until now, very tight. I'd have to jump up…
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Light weights vs. heavy weights
Lighter weights and more repetitions to lose fat and get lean/muscular? Heavy weights to get bigger muscles? Do I have this right? What results would I see with more reps of lighter weights vs. less reps of heavier weights? ~Thanks!
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So far my experience with IF
So this is my first week of Intermittent Fasting. for 2 days I had so much energy! I was up for almost 20 hours and wasn't tired when midnight rolled around. I'm not sure if there's any correlation, but I got a little sunburn and the sun just zaps all the energy out of me. I have been exhausted and drained for 2 days now.…
