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When Do YOU Exercise?
Just out of curiosity; When, in your opinion, is the best time to exercise... morning or evening? And when do you exercise? Myself, I prefer morning workouts- after breakfast, of course- because it helps get you going in the morning and energizes you. Not to mention the sense of accomplishment you get and continue to feel…
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Sweet and Salty Chickpea Popcorn
Sweet and Salty Chickpea Popcorn Healthy, delicious, proetin- and fibre-rich little bites. What more can you ask for? Makes a great topping or protein add-in to my 'Spicy Peanut Kale' recipe. Ingredients 1 (548 ml) can chickpeas, Drained and Rinsed (Patted Dry) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons kettlecorn popcorn…
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Ladies: What are your strongest PMS cravings?
When it's THAT (or, almost that) time of the month, are there any particular foods that you crave? I know carbs are pretty much a given for any woman, but wondering more specifically if there's anything you crave month, after month, after month? For me, it's one of three things usually- white milk, peanut butter, or…
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Planning Around Drinking- What do YOU do?
Hey Guys! Just a general question I'm going to throw out there, as I'm wondering how others fit alcohol into their lives while trying to maintain a degree of control/health/planning etc... I tend to shy away from carbs on days I know I'll be drinking, and generally eat lighter to avoid going MUCH over calories. Other than…
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DVD's Similar to ChaLean Extreme
Hey Guys! Wanted to ask if anyone had any DVD's they liked that are, as it says above, similar to the ChaLean Extreme. I have the DVD's, and definitely don't follow the schedule or program, but I like the order/speed/ and intensity of her 'Get Lean' Interval workouts, and her Push Circuits. Not looking for a program or…
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First Half-Marathon Completed! Considering One? DO IT!
Yahoo! I just completed my first half-marathon yesterday, with a time of 1hr 42mins 19sec. FEELING GREAT! For all of you considering doing one, or those who are hesitating for whatever reason, DO IT. The feeling you get at the finish is amazing, and the support you get along the way from families, friends, and spectators…
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Errr, embarrassing question for runners.
So, I have a race coming up on Sunday morning (gun fires at 9am), and I normally have to err...."go" in the am. And normally I do.... but what happens when you have to go, or go again after the race starts, and you're not near one of the 3 porto-potties on the 21k track? Do you hold it? Go off-course? Would you get…
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Spicy Peanut Kale salad (Using Peanut Flour)
Spicy Peanut Kale Salad A super healthy salad for all of you peanut butter lovers out there. The peanut sauce makes a nice, creamy-textured dressing which embraces the kale's naturally earthy taste, and the crushed chili peppers add a nice kick here and there when they seeds hit your tastebuds. A bonus is the protein from…
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Re-Occurring Dreams: Freaky or Fun Ones...
What's your re-occurring dream, if you have one? Typically once or twice a month I have one of two weird, freakishly-realistic and re-occuring dreams. I find myself waking up and actually making sure that no part of it is real or has happened. Lol. 1- Teeth falling out, or growing in some weird way so that I can't close my…
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Ottawa Race Weekend
Hi Everyone! I'm running the 10k in the Ottawa Race Weekend this Saturday. Anyone else taking part!? :-)
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St Patrick's Day and BEER
What's everyone doing for St Patty's Day this Saturday? Are you going to stay away from the liquids or indulge a little (by incorporating them into your daily calorie allowances?) . I ask because once every two weeks or so I allow myself around 3 beers (usually strong ones) on a Friday night. I still stay in the green for…
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Fat-Free Protein-Packed Flourless Chocolate Cake (Main Dish
I made this one night as a quick-fix dinner after craving chocolate pancakes, or ANYTHING chocolatey all day (TOM, probably...haha). To my surprise, it turned out to be quite delicious and something I will definitely be making regularly. As a bonus, it is packed with protein, fat-free, and delicious! Can be made for…
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Fat-Free Microwave Apple Crumble Delight
One more (last one!) of mine from food.com "A sweet and tasty, yet healthy, alternative to traditional apple crumble. This can be made at work as a quick lunch or dessert, or in the oven at home if you have the time. Superb for dieters, waist watchers, and healthy eaters alike. Ingredients: 1 large apple (Granny Smith or…
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BEER and Alcohol on Weekends
Well guys, it's summer and over the past few weekends I have found myself indulging in 600+ calories in alcohol each weekend that I'm up at the lake (every other weekend or so) ....now, that said, I do not really go over about 1800/1900 calories with those alcohol calories included. Days that I know/think that I'll drink,…
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HRM vs Machine Calorie Burn
Good Morning All! Two days ago I purchased a Polar FT4 HRM. So, yesterday I decided to take it to the gym to see how many calories it would tell me I burn during my regular gym routine; 40-mins on the elliptical (with resisiance throughout), and then a 40-minute run with hills and sprint intervals. I always set the…
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First 5k Completed, now onto the Half-Marathon!
This past Saturday I experienced my first competitive race since my track-and-field days in high school. The wonderful sense of accomplishment and the feel of that adrenaline rush kicked in again, and made me say "oh yeah, I remember THAT"....especially in the last 100 metres from the Finish. Anyways, I finished my 5k with…
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Multivitamin and Nausea
Hey everyone! Just wanted to see if anyone else experiences this- I take One A Day Weight Smart and find it really does help curb certain cravings in addition to contributing to my overall general health. BUT I find that usually when I take it, I experience mild nausea about 10 minutes after taking it, and it lasts for…
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Too Many Calories?
Just wanted to see if anyone else feels like this, and to get your thoughts/opinions about this. Considering I don't know how accurate the readouts/calories burned are from gym machines, I usually round down to a nice round number for my total calories burned at the gym. Usually, during the week, I burn about 950 calories…
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Jillian Michaels 6-Pack in Six Weeks. Thoughts?
Hi Everyone! Just purchased Jillian's 6-Pack in Six Weeks DVD. Can't wait to get started with it tonight. Has anyone tried it, and what do you think of the two workouts? Id love to hear your thoughts/reviews :-)
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Decadent Fat-Free and Fiber-Rich Chocolate Recipe
My recipe off of www.food.com "This recipe is perfect for those watching their middles! One of my favourite breakfast or snack recipes for those cold winter, or cooler fall mornings. It is superb as a Fat-Free dessert option too! This recipe is super-easy, high-fiber, super-healthy, and tastes delicious and decadent- like…
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Fat-Free Protein-Packed Chocolate Omelette
Another of my Recipes from food.com "I made this one night as a quick-fix dinner after craving chocolate pancakes, or ANYTHING chocolatey all day. To my surprise, it turned out to be quite delicious and something I will definitely be making regularly. And, as a bonus, it is packed with protein- about 28 grams altogether-…
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Ottawa Race Weekend. Doing My First 5k in May!
I love running, and try to do 4 miles each day unless something important comes up, or I'm sick or something...So, a month ago my friend and I vowed to do the half-marathon during Ottawa's Race Weekend in May. We procrastinated, and the event sold out. Then, we moved on and told eachother we'd do the 10k- and again, we…
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Kabocha/ Buttercup Squash
I can't believe how healthy and delicious Kabocha/ Buttercup Squash is. Between that, Sushi, and milk, I think I could go on forever! How do you feel about the nutrient content? What are your favourite ways to enjoy these delish, orange-fleshed vegetables? Myself, just microwaving them and eating them skin-on, with a…
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Giving Up Anything For Lent?
Hi everyone! Just out of curiosity, is anyone giving up anything for lent? 40 days is quite a long time, but are there any of you out there that have pledged to give up anything in terms of food, or something else for that period of time? I've never done this myself, although I am considering trying it this year. Rather…
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Jillian Michaels 'Ripped in 30' DVD
Just bought her new DVD yesterday, and haven't cracked it open yet. Have any of you ever tried it yet, and if so how does it compare to 30-Day Shred? I've been doing that one on my "days off" from the gym, and so far have been very happy with the results... Lemme know what you guys think of it! :-)
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100 Calorie Mac n Cheese for One!!
Just had the biggest carb/Kraft Dinner craving after a workout, so came up with this: 1/5 Package ClubHouse Cheese Sauce 3 Tbsp 1% Milk 1 Package Tofu Shirataki Noodles (Drained); You can get these at Asian grocery stores (T & T in Canada) 1) Heat Milk and 1- to 2- fifths of the Cheese Sauce mix in the microwave for…
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Chocolate Omelette; Fat Free and Protein-Packed! (Microwave)
I made this one night as a quick-fix dinner after craving chocolate pancakes, or ANYTHING chocolatey all day. As a bonus, it is packed with protein- about 28 grams altogether- so it's great for your body. Topped with PB2 this is to-die-for! A chocolate/PB-lovers treat without the guilt! Enjoy :-) 1 cup egg white 2…
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Beer Calories
Just a quick one for everyone; I am trying to stick to a daily intake of around 1400 calories. If I include beer in my day, but as part of the 1400 calories some days -reducing elsewhere, let's say- will this negatively impact my fat loss? I'm just thinking that the high carbohydrate content of the particular beer I like…
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Antibiotics and Exercise
Unfortunately my doctor prescribed me some antibiotics this morning for a sinus infection, for 7 days. My question is- do you all exercise while taking antibiotics? Do you do half of what you normally do, or how do you modify your workouts while taking anything? Other than pressure and a bit of pain from the sinus nfection…
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Heart Rate Monitors
Hello All! I get to the gym regularly but I know the calorie counters are not always the most accurate, even on machines where you input your weight etc... Is a heart rate monitor worth buying to get an accurate burn count during workouts, and what would be a good starter-HRM to get? I'd be lookin to spend up to $100 (CDN)…
