First I've heard of this. I am aware that recess does get cut, but I always thought it was due to FCAT. PE is non-existant: the kids are lucky to get PE every 7 - 10 days. The kids *need* recess. It's like an adult not getting a break all day. Our school system is messed up. Recess Is At Risk, New Campaign Comes To The Rescue Survey Shows … [Read more...] about Recess Cuts in Elementary Schools
Exercise Equipment
If you're in the market for exercise equipment for at home, and you don't have alot of money to spend, you might want to see if there is a Freecycle group in your area. I am a member of a couple of groups in my area, and I've seen some nice stuff on the list. Treadmills, bowflex machines, weights, weight benches to name a few. It's worth a check … [Read more...] about Exercise Equipment
What Do I Snack on When Dieting?
I require alot of food. More than most men. It's not because I'm bored, or depressed, or PMS'd, or whatever - although all of these things can contribute. The bottom line is: I'm just freakin hungry! I'm hungry all the time. Even when I'm on my deathbed sick, I have an appetite. As a kid, my mom never believed me when I said I was sick because I … [Read more...] about What Do I Snack on When Dieting?
Tagine of Chicken and Chickpeas
Tagine of Chicken and Chickpeas I would not use chicken thighs for this. I would use all chicken breast: I hate the dark meat of chicken. I would eliminate the olive oil as well, and make it truly low fat. Sounds good. I love paprika. 1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground tumeric ¼ teaspoon freshly … [Read more...] about Tagine of Chicken and Chickpeas
Would You Like Some Salad with that Dressing?
I've always loved salads. Even as a kid, getting me to eat salad was never a problem. Put any kind of vegetable (or meat for that matter), on that sucker! Problem was: I would just dump salad dressing on my salad. Miracle whip? Grab a spoon and the jar and use up half the jar. Anything went. Creamy dressings especially. Had to make sure the … [Read more...] about Would You Like Some Salad with that Dressing?
Blowing it
Oh, your mind is in the gutter isn't it?? Shame shame shame! LOL. Anyway. I want to mention blowing it. I think that most dieters fail because they get to a point and they wind up blowing it. Then it's beat myself up time, shoot me, failure, depression and the dieter falls off the wagon. Instead of getting back on and continuing with the … [Read more...] about Blowing it
Grilled Basil Shrimp
Grilled Basil Shrimp If I were to prepare this, I would not use 4 tablespoons of olive oil. 4 tablespoons of oil - any oil - is 100 calories per tablespoon and 100 calories of pure fat. Instead, I would use more lemon juice and spray the shrimp with olive oil Pam if needed. 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 lemons, juiced (approximately 1/2 cup) 3 … [Read more...] about Grilled Basil Shrimp
Aspartame OK
Not that I was ever worried about it: ROME, Italy (AP) -- European food safety experts have good news for dieters with a sweet tooth, announcing Friday that the popular sugar substitute aspartame does not raise the risk of cancer. An Italian study last year wrongly concluded that the sweetener led to higher rates of lymphoma and leukemia in … [Read more...] about Aspartame OK