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Homemade vegan banana pumpkin bread
Original recipe here: http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Heathier-Banana-Pumpkin-Spice-Bread-251352 And here were my ingredients and directions, slightly adapted. These are low-fat, vegan, not too sugary, and absolutely delicious. They wind up very moist! Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas 1 cup of 100% pumpkin 3/4 cup unsweetened…
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What all do you keep track of?
I used to keep track of sugar, but really my sugars come 90% from fruits and other natural sources so I switched it up. Currently keeping track of: Calories Carbs Fat Protein Fiber Potass I have migraines and know that potassium (and magnesium) are important...so says my neurologist :) So I try to keep an eye on it, but I…
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Has anyone else read "The China Study"
I am 1/5 of the way through it and keep checking on the references and investigating the data presented...I've already been vegetarian for nearly 4 years (pescatarian as of late) because it helped with migraine symptoms and know that when I was vegan for 3 months, I felt absolutely amazing. It's just hard. I give in to the…
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Breasts are first to go in weight loss? HA! I wish!
I am going tailgating this weekend for a horse race and need to wear a sun dress. I do not own one, just not my style, but I tried on a bunch yesterday and had the same problem in every size I tried on...cup overfloweth. Seriously, I know my breasts went up like half a cup size when I was a fatty, but none of it has gone…
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Giving Myself Some Rules
I have decided that I am an all or nothing type of lady, and can no longer think I'm just being flexible with my weight loss "rules" or guidelines. I want some serious "don't break these, ya idiot" rules to keep me in line. I'm fine being flexible on a number of things, but I want some friggin' rules to whip my butt into…
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Anyone else have reunions/graduations coming up? Let's drop
For me, I graduated on May 23rd last year. I was a double major with honors and my physical fitness truly suffered that last year, where I lived on pizza, energy drinks, and any snack available to keep me energized and awake to finish my essays and research projects. My face in graduation pictures is enormous haha. I kept…
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Bringing food to baseball game
Here are the rules for the stadium: "All food items must be contained in single serving bags within a soft-sided container or cooler, that does not exceed 16" x 16" x 8". Metal, plastic or glass containers of any kind (except for factory-sealed, plastic water bottles, no larger than 1 liter and juice boxes) are prohibited…
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Weight/fitness standards
Is anyone using a "standard" for their fitness or weight goal? For instance, I looked some up today and around 140 pounds, I'll have a healthy BMI. At 137 pounds, I'll meet the military fitness standard. For the army physical fitness test, I'd need to do 17-46 pushups, 50-80 sit-ups, and run a 2-minute mile in 19:36-15:36.…
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Insanity coach?
I'm not sure what the deal with Insanity coaches is...it appears anyone can be an Insanity coach if they have the money. Anyone doing the program and have one online? I know there are some coaches on here...what do you do and what can you do for me? hehe I'm on day 2 and just signed up online, same name as on here.
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Vegetable Pancake Recipe---how to tweak?
This recipe sounds so great, but I don't eat eggs. Other than an egg replacement, what are some ideas to make this a vegan dish? http://content.markbittman.com/node/26 Makes: 4 servings Time: At least 30 minutes About 1 1/2 pounds grated vegetables, peeled first if necessary (3 cups packed), and squeezed dry 1/2 small…
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American Meat is Even Grosser Than You Thought
http://www.alternet.org/food/146684/american_meat_is_even_grosser_than_you_thought?page=entire
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Buying Insanity for $85--too much?
I found a seller on craigslist that will sell it new, still in packaging, for $85. All the DVDs and diet guide, everything. It's usually like $110 I think. I'd be willing to buy it used obviously, and even without the diet guide probably since I'm vegetarian/sort of vegan now and it probably won't help me too much in that…
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Why Cardio Alone Doesn't Cut Fat?
http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/why-cardio-alone-doesnt-cut-fat/ From the article's author: "I wrote this article in order to educate women and some men who believe that doing cardio and abs will help them shed pounds on their midsection. I also think it will help out trainers who have a hard time getting…
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Limiting processed foods by ingredient#
Was thinking about getting back to natural foods...maybe I'll stop eating/drinking things with more than...say 10 ingredients? I do cook most dinners and prepeare breakfasts/lunches for my boyfriend and I. But sometimes I get lazy. I'm trying to rely more on fruits/veggies/beans/fish, and less on packaged foods. I was just…
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Recent study on time of day-carbs vs fat
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20351731 From: International Journal of Obesity advance online publication, 30 March 2010; doi:10.1038/ijo.2010.63. Text: Background:Excess caloric intake is strongly associated with the development of increased adiposity, glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and…
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In health bill: chains must post calorie info
YES YES YES!!! Buried in the health legislation: chains required in 2011 to post calorie info! http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/24/business/24menu.html
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Science weighs in on muscle fatigue
http://www.physorg.com/news188205906.html Highlight: "Dr Sam Marcora, an exercise physiologist at Bangor University, has now disproved this for the first time and proposed an alternative - that it is your perception of effort that limits your endurance performance, not the actual capability of your muscles. He showed that…
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Princeton research results: sweeteners are not equal when it
http://www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S26/91/22K07/ Highlights below "In addition to causing significant weight gain in lab animals, long-term consumption of high-fructose corn syrup also led to abnormal increases in body fat, especially in the abdomen, and a rise in circulating blood fats called triglycerides. The…
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How to get enough potassium
I know that the following are rich in potassium: *sweet potatoes *orange juice *white beans *yogurt *tomatoes *coconut water What else? I'm having a rough time getting even half of the potassium I need. Multi-vitamins cause me a great deal of pain (yes, I've tried a variety with them and with a variety of…
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Cinnamon-glazed baby carrots
Courtesy of: Keep the Beat, Deliciously Healthy Dinners (created by the U.S. Health and Human Services/NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and was distributed at my work during a wellness fair) Cinnamon-glazed baby carrots Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 Cups baby carrots, rinsed and split lengthwise if very thick (or…
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Mahimahi with Macadamia Nut Crust
Courtesy of: The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook Mahimahi with Macadamia Nut Crust Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 oz/15g) fresh whole-grain bread crumbs 3 Tbsp. macadamia nuts, finely chopped 1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup (2 fl oz./60ml) nonfat milk 4 mahimahi fillets, each 5…
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I am a genius
Post-workout this evening, I was pondering what to have for my protein+carb snack. And bam. It hit me. 1 ripe banana 1/2 scoop chocolate whey protein powder 1-2 slices of wheat bread Mash the banana with the protein powder and make a sandwich. Or put on toast. Or leave in bowl and dip the bread in it like me. I use Optimum…
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Burn 300
"The American College of Sports Medicine suggests a workout should expend 300 calories in order to be deemed a fat-loss workout." http://whatscookingamerica.net/HealthBeauty/HighIntensityWorkout.htm I usually burn around 250 doing a DVD workout. Maybe I'll step it up and go longer...
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Banana Applesauce Muffins
The original recipe is at http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=250050 and has the muffins at 107 calories each...so I was intrigued. BUT...the ingredients I used were slightly different so here is what I made and I will let you know how they taste...in the oven now! Same recipe, with these ingredients. I…
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Results from a Team Goal
I was a wee disappointed at my weigh-in yesterday because I had gone down to 162.5 during the week but was at 163.5 at Monday weigh-in. But then I found the 5-pound a month February group that I had joined (and then forgot about...) at the beginning of February. And I had listed this: February 1st weight: 168.5 Goal for…
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Do you log daily activities?
I have only been logging my workouts, and my boyfriend pointed out that we have a decent commute to work. I walk 10-15 minutes to the metro, then 10-15 minutes from the metro to work. And then the same going home, so at very least 40-60 minutes of moderate-speed walking every day. And I usually walk up the long escalators…
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Rowing Machine=New Love
I'm in love with the rowing machine at my gym. I was done with my elliptical workout and wanted to work my upper body. There were a few guys using the free weights and most of the free space, and there was a girl alternating on different machines so I was like aww I'll go back to my apartment and use my own dumbells. And…
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Lose vs Loose
If I LOSE some weight, my pants will be more LOOSE. The knot is too LOOSE. I want to LOSE weight. :-) Just a pet peeve, that's all. Spread the word!
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30 Day Shred forum locked?
I tried to post this on the 30 Day Shred Beginners forum, but it said that it was locked...and didn't post it. Anyway, here's what I said: Wow you all have been at this thread for a long time! I busted out the 30 Day Shred yesterday and it kicked my butt. I did it after burning 550 at the gym on the ellliptical/bike so I…
