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Off Topic - Need some help and prayers
Ok I have been having a very rough time since this weekend with a person at work. I work with this person everyday for the last few years. I have had problems with them in one way or another for that length of time, not all the time but enough of the time that it is very stressful. Anyway to the point, this situation has…
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Yippee!!
I have been at this since August. I have lost 41 lbs now. I have been feeling sort of bored today and haven't done my walk like I should have.:grumble: I didn't sleep very well last night and I just wasn't into anything. But I have spent alot of time on here and despite not doing anything I will only be over in calories a…
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Protein information!!!
Recently I found a "diet" book that is supposed to help you find your perfect diet. Normally I wouldn't even consider looking at them but this one was like $2.00 because it was in the get rid of quick basket at the grocery store. So I picked it up. Well to make the story short I have found some very good information I…
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A tasty treat I found
Lately I have been eating Larabar's at work for a snack. The are reasonably tasty and have nothing that bothers me allergy wise. Last night I bought enough to last me next week and bought one of these Raw Oranic Food Bars. I really didn't think much about it other than it would be something new to try. Well I loved it. It…
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Flour
Has anyone tried the Brown Rice Flour or Coconut Flour? I am trying to find some different alternatives that are gluten free to cook with. I have to stay away from barley and corn. I am not fond of flax seed. I have used oat flour before and that is good. Sourgum is not my favorite either. I saw those today and wondered…
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Crab and Corn Soup
4 Ears fresh corn 2 Tomatoes, quartered 1 Onion, chopped 1 Garlic clove, finely chopped 1 cup shredded crab meat 4 cups water 4 Tbsp nonfat plain yogurt Dash of tabasco or other red sauce to taste Cilantro garnish Cut the corn off the cob. Put half of the corn, the tomatoes, onion, and garlic into a soup pan with the…
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3 yr olds
Well everyone. Many of us are parents and those who are not can also see the humor in what those little ones come up with. This is probably old but I thought I would share it. I just recieved it this afternoon. Enjoy:laugh: A 3-year-old tells all from his mother's Restroom stall. By Shannon Popkin My little guy, Cade, is…
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Fast Food Then and Now
I was taking a look in a book I have on diet and I found this. I thought this was interesting so I wanted to share it is a comparison of portion sizes now to 1950. Average fast food hamburger 1950's = 1 oz Today = 6 oz Soda 1950 = 8 oz Today = 32-64 oz Average theatre serving of popcorn 1950 = 3 cups Today = 16 cups…
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Help
:frown: Ok yesterday I got hurt at work. I didn't do to badly till I got home and the pain worsened. I didn't want to cook so hubby called for pizza. Then this morning when I wasn't feeling all that great I skipped breakfast. Then had mac and cheese and now pizza. I realized what I was doing but was a little late on…
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Yams
I have a new favorite. Well one anyway. I like yams to begin with but I have been cooking them in the microwave then when they are done I smash it up, add some brown sugar and pine nuts, and some chopped apple. Its filling and very tasty.
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Hips
I have an issue with my hips going out and causing a great deal of pain. There is really not much I can do other than be very care. Surgery would be a solution perhaps but not one I relish the thought and maybe in the future I will be forced to do that but at this point I don't consider that an option. I would like to find…
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Have you tried?
Has anyone tried the Quigong workouts? My mom just got one and I tried it today it was very nice and relaxing a little like yoga I suppose. I was surprised with even the simple movements you felt it. Just wondering if anyone knows of a good one to use. I liked hers too but thought I would find out if there are others. Eve
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What is your favorite healthy treat during the holiday?
I thought that perhaps with the coming holidays we should do some meal ideas that are healthy and delicious. I have a Cranberry Salad that we have not had a holiday without that I will post. We also love an Asian Chicken Salad that we have recently added. What are yours? Eve
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Help!!! Ideas, Motivation, anything.
:embarassed: Ok normally I can keep myself going pretty well. But lately I just don't know. I haven't done well for several days in a row. :sad: I know for a fact I can do better. I just don't seem to have the determination to do it as of late. Wether its the nasty weather or whatever it really stinks. :frown: I keep…
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I need a recipe
Ok years ago I had a great recipe for mock mayonaise. I have lost it over the years and I would really like to find one that I will like and is simple. I know there are alot of different ones out there I just haven't found one to my liking yet. So if anyone has one they like please post it. I can't stand the low-fat…
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Oven Baked Onion Rings
1/4 c +2 tbsp flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground red pepper 1 large peeled Spanish onion cut into 1/4 slices 3 egg whites, lightly beaten 3/4 c dried bread crumbs Preheat oven to 400. Spray nonstick baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. On sheet of wax paper, combine flour, salt and red pepper. Separate onion slices…
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Sweet Potato and Apple Salad
1 1/2 lb small sweet potatoes
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Whole-Wheat Raisin Cookies
1 1/4 c all purpose flour 1 1/4 c 100% stone-ground whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 date sugar 1 1/2 c raisin 1/3 c vegetable oil 1/2 c plus generous 2 tbsp water 4 egg whites or 2 extra large eggs Preheat oven to 350. Grease two cookie sheets with vegetable shortening or oil. In a large sized…
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Chocolate Nut Balls
1 oz (1 suare) Baker's all natural unsweetened Chocolate 1 tbsp vegetable oil 5 tbsp water 1/2 c date sugar 3/4 c chopped pecans or other nut 1 In a small saucepan, melt chocolate, oil, and water over medium heat. 2 Reduce heat to low, add date sugar, and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. The mixture will become quite a…
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Raspberry Tapioca Pudding
2 c fresh or frozen, thawed and drained raspberries 2 tbs Minute tapioca 1/2 c unsweetened apple juice concentrate 1 Puree berries in blender and press through a stariner to remove seeds 2 Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and allow to sit for 5 minutes 3 Place a saucepan over medium heat and bring mixture to a…
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Frittata
2 c water 1/2 c barley 3/4 tsp salt divided 2 tsp olive oil 1 can black beans rinsed and drained 15 oz 2 cups cheddar cheese 3/4 corn, fresh or thawed 1/2 c green bell pepper 1/4 chopped cilantro 7 eggs or 1 3/4 c egg substitute 1 c cottage cheese 1/2 tsp red pepper 1 c salsa Cook the barley in the water plus 1/4 tsp salt.…
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Wishes for our CA members.
I was just thinking about the fires currently burning in California and knowing that there are members who may live in those areas. I wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to all who are being affected by them and hope they will soon be brought back under control and put out. Let us know how you and your families are…
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Plateau
I talked to a friend of mine and he has lost over 70 lbs over the last year. He was talking about plateaus and said something that I thought might be helpful to all of us. He said that the plateau is our body catching up to our weightloss and we should continue along on the path of eating healthy and exercising. I don't…
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Good News
Well the last 2 weeks I have struggled with my motivation a little. Not that I don't really want to do this but just because I felt like I was treading water. Well today I started off by stepping on the scale and it showed 3 lbs lighter. Terrific start for the day. Well that was good but when I picked up my son after…
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Question/ Opinion Something......
I am an educational aide so I just started back to work this week. Summer was pretty laid back and fairly sedentary. I wear my pedometer nearly everyday and today I walked 11 miles a total of 21209 steps. I am exhausted and I am unsure if I should really try to eat all the calories it is telling me to eat. I normally have…
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13 pounds gone
I am shocked. I know I have been overdoing it most of the summer because I am not working. But since August 20 I have lost 13 pounds. I haven't excercised as much as I wanted due to the heat. However I have been good most days about the calories. I am not on any program, I just cook healthier and eat less. I have also not…
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Tasty Meal
I know there are alot of people who watch carbs closely and this may be to many for you however this is a very tasty meal. You can even make it up in small portions as you like. Cooked rice of your choice Cooked lentils to your liking avocado or guacomole ( this is a good fat don't let it scare you, if you don't like it…
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Question
Does anyone else here struggle with thyroid conditions? I know that many people do and if there are have you had much success in dropping weight. I know it can be done but I am under the impression that it is a slower process. Are any of the thyroid supplements any good?
