Planning the Diet Diet planning, for us includes the following things. Most of the reasons are purely selfish, I admit it. Prepare the household. All three of us. I continue to tell babyboy on a daily basis that once school is out, we will begin dieting. I'm doing it this way because I will have more control (evil maniacal laugh) over his … [Read more...] about Planning the Diet
Weight loss quiz
Did I expect any less? -25 to -16: Overhaul required. The diet detective: Weight loss quiz Posted on Tue, May. 16, 2006 By Charles Stuart Platkin Losing weight is more about how you behave and your lifestyle than anything else. In Part 2 of the Ultimate Weight Loss Quiz, find out whether how you live will help or hurt your efforts to lose … [Read more...] about Weight loss quiz
Warm Tropical Fruit Topping
Warm Tropical Fruit Topping 1 (8 oz.) can pineapple chunks, in juice 2 (6 oz.) cans (frozen-defrosted) pine-orange banana juice 1 T. cornstarch 1 firm, medium banana-peeled and sliced 1 orange, peeled and sliced 1 C. seedless grapes Drain juice from pineapple into small saucepan. Stir in pine-orange banana juice and cornstarch, blend … [Read more...] about Warm Tropical Fruit Topping
Recess Cuts in Elementary Schools
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?