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  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    we need more hard sex at 2016 so we burn more calories
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    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
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  • Sprunkn7
    Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    I finally have some time to sit and work on my goal planner. Doing it today and I'm excited about it :-)
    No gym today but I'll hit in early tmr. I have in my head (and heart) a lazy rainy stay at home and do chores at my leisure day.
    Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
  • Natashapearljamfan
    Natashapearljamfan Australia Posts: 3,777
    Ms. Haiku said:

    Natashapearljamfan said:


    dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3390140/Love-yoga-like-Kate-Upton-running-like-Ellie-Goulding-inspiration-stars-fit-2016.html

    Maybe this will help inspire...reading about the celebs getting fit?

    It could be anyone. Someone who recovered from cancer or had open heart surgery, or some time where they went to a very scary place, and made it through, and are living life as curious playful people. That inspires me. Anyone can be a giant in that situation. Someone who thought in words similar to, "no matter how cold the winter, there's a springtime ahead" during her/his ordeal, and then ran a 5K after all was said and done. That would do it. There are a lot of people who are truly awesome out there.

    Damn, I should blog. I would inspire someone like me :)
    I hope this motivates you, it's a beautiful story
    https://youtu.be/Ja9BFx5Mhqo
  • Natashapearljamfan
    Natashapearljamfan Australia Posts: 3,777
    Today's healthy tip: Taking a plate of food to a party or get together.
    Always bring a healthy plate, so you can nibble on that food and you will eat less of the high calorie foods on offer. Ideas include: fruit platter, salad sticks (carrot, capsicum, cucumber, cherry tomatoes etc) with rice crackers and salsa or hummus. Or a bowl of mixed raw nuts, most people enjoy walnuts, almonds, pistachios and cashews.

    Today's Recipe: Wholemeal and oat pancakes - perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or lunch.
    Serves 4 (with a few left over)
    Ingredients:
    1 cup wholemeal flour
    2 tablespoons baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 & 1/2 cups oats (pulsed in blender, so oats are broken, doesn't need to be powdered)
    2 cups of milk
    3 eggs, lightly beaten
    1/4 cup olive oil
    1 teaspoon vanilla essence
    Optional: 1/2 cup blueberries, fruit, plain or Greek yoghurt, maple syrup

    Method:
    1. In one bowl mix wholemeal flour, baking powder and salt.
    2. In another bowl mix oats, vanilla essence, oil and milk, then whisk in eggs.
    3. Pour oat mixture into dry mixture and mix until smooth.
    4. Fold in blueberries.
    5. Turn on stove top and heat up frying pan and a small drizzle of olive oil, when hot add in spoonfuls of batter, turning pancakes when they start bubbling, they should be golden on both sides.
    6. Serve pancakes with fruit (berries, melon, banana, kiwifruits etc), a few spoonfuls of yoghurt and drizzle 1- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup over pancakes. There any many modifications you could do. Sprinkling cinnamon on top is yum too :)

    Another yummy breakfast is French Toast with banana, berries, cinnamon and maple syrup (serves 2) Ready in under 15 minutes.
    Ingredients:
    1 medium raw egg
    1/4 cup of milk
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
    Sprinkle of Cinnamon
    2 slices wholegrain bread
    2 teaspoons margarine or olive oil
    1 medium banana- sliced
    7 ounces of berries- sliced
    2 tablespoons maple syrup (heated for 10 seconds in the microwave)

    Method
    1. Whisk egg,milk and vanilla in a shallow bowl. Soak one slice of bread into the egg mixture for about 15 seconds on each side.
    2. Heat the frying pan with a small drizzle of olive oil or margarine, place egg bread into frying pan and cook for about 2 minutes or until golden, on both sides. Then cook second piece of egg bread.
    3. Serve toast with banana, berries, cinnamon and warm maple syrup.

    Both breakfasts are high in fibre and low in fat, so they will keep you full.
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    ^^ for my fellow 'muricans Capiscum = bell peppers
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  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    ldent42 said:

    ^^ for my fellow 'muricans Capiscum = bell peppers

    Thanks!! Haha.

    I'm making some food choice changes this week! 1 step at a time. My goal is 20 lbs lost by my first rumored pj concert! Ready goooooooooo!
    Oh please let it rain today.
    Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
  • Natashapearljamfan
    Natashapearljamfan Australia Posts: 3,777
    FoxyRedLa said:

    ldent42 said:

    ^^ for my fellow 'muricans Capiscum = bell peppers

    Thanks!! Haha.

    I'm making some food choice changes this week! 1 step at a time. My goal is 20 lbs lost by my first rumored pj concert! Ready goooooooooo!
    You go girl :) believe in yourself, work hard and you'll be 20lbs lighter when you see PJ. Good luck, I know you can do it :)
  • Sprunkn7
    Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    edited January 2016
    FoxyRedLa said:

    ldent42 said:

    ^^ for my fellow 'muricans Capiscum = bell peppers

    Thanks!! Haha.

    I'm making some food choice changes this week! 1 step at a time. My goal is 20 lbs lost by my first rumored pj concert! Ready goooooooooo!
    My goal as well! I'm off to a pretty good start.
    So happy to find some support on here. I'm reading all the posts and they are really helping. I even like Dimi chiming in with his food porn :-)

    I'm trying to find a good balance between a healthy diet but being able to eat my favorites in moderation but keep losing. LOL...the dream
    Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    I think it's great that some of you are making the effort to transform your lives.It really is the key to health and longevity,self confidence and stamina.

    Others on here need to shelve the excuses and just push thru it.Make the time,find the energy.

    I live this way and am very committed to the gym and overall health.it's easy with a little self control and fortitude.Fuck genetics,fuck excuses.everyone can be the best them they can be.Transformation is possible and realalistic in a short amount of time.

    Common sense is important here.Moderation and caloric intake/vs energy burned is key.Be careful to not pay to much attention to the scale.Muscle weighs more than fat.And if your trying for gains working out a low calorie diet can burn muscle as well as fat.You don't want this at all.Monitor by your clothing fit.

    Concentrate on Whole real foods,kinda the outside of the grocery store.Fruits,veggies,nuts,lean proteins,etc.
    And as RK said earlier slow release low glycemic index carbs like sweet potato,brown rice,Oatmeal are great.
    No sugar,no sugar,no sugar.No diet anything,no trans fats and remember if a product is low fat,then sugar and other crap has been added to make up for the loss of fat.Simple carbs and sugar are way worse for your eating plan then fats.Dont be afraid of fat.Moderation is key.

    You don't have to deprive yourself either.I take a lunch and dinner ,usually on sat night and eat whatever I want.Pizza,greasy burgers,ice cream ,carbs etc.It actually ramps up metabolism and keeps your head right.

    Again moderation with everything.I still enjoy some beers and drinks.

    Let me know if anyone needs some advice.
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Sprunkn7 said:

    FoxyRedLa said:

    ldent42 said:

    ^^ for my fellow 'muricans Capiscum = bell peppers

    Thanks!! Haha.

    I'm making some food choice changes this week! 1 step at a time. My goal is 20 lbs lost by my first rumored pj concert! Ready goooooooooo!
    My goal as well! I'm off to a pretty good start.
    So happy to find some support on here. I'm reading all the posts and they are really helping. I even like Dimi chiming in with his food porn :-)

    I'm trying to find a good balance between a healthy diet but being able to eat my favorites in moderation but keep losing. LOL...the dream
    Try a cheat evening once a week.You won't feel like your missing out and it will curb the cravings thru the week.Give you something to look forward to.
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    dimitrispearljam said:

    we need more hard sex at 2016 so we burn more calories

    D,this is of course solid advice.
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,386
    Only halfway through the first month of the year. If we have made progress, congratulations! If being motivated is a little harder than expected, no problem. We are only two-ish weeks in. Let's enjoy life and sweat, yay!
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
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  • ehbacon
    ehbacon Posts: 1,972
    I start training for a half marathon Monday.

    :(
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  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    rr - thanks for your input. Good for you that you're already in great health!

    EH - I have 3 good friends that train for marathons - good luck bud!!
    Oh please let it rain today.
    Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
  • ehbacon
    ehbacon Posts: 1,972
    edited January 2016
    FoxyRedLa said:

    rr - thanks for your input. Good for you that you're already in great health!

    EH - I have 3 good friends that train for marathons - good luck bud!!

    just realized today was actually Monday (MLK Day so we had school off), guess I get started on Tuesday! haha!

    I'm a cross country runner so I've gotten up to 8 miles before, shouldn't be much worse to get up to 13.1. It will be different though, because now I have to do it in the thick of winter in Wisconsin...

    race is in May, thanks for the support :)
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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    I've put on 4kgs this summer WTF! :-(
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    Thoughts_Arrive said:

    I've put on 4kgs this summer WTF! :-(

    Kgs=kegs?? :lol:
    Oh please let it rain today.
    Those that can be trusted can change their mind.
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Foxy,it's a never ending battle fighting the good fight.lol
  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    FoxyRedLa said:

    Thoughts_Arrive said:

    I've put on 4kgs this summer WTF! :-(

    Kgs=kegs?? :lol:
    lol, nah I don't drink alcohol
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • FoxyRedLa
    FoxyRedLa Lauren / MI Posts: 4,810
    rr165892 said:

    Foxy,it's a never ending battle fighting the good fight.lol

    Gotcha :)
    Thoughts_Arrive said:

    FoxyRedLa said:

    Thoughts_Arrive said:

    I've put on 4kgs this summer WTF! :-(

    Kgs=kegs?? :lol:
    lol, nah I don't drink alcohol
    Just teasing :wink:
    Oh please let it rain today.
    Those that can be trusted can change their mind.

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