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Eden Lives Healthy--Monday June 27, 2011 @ 8:30 pm EDT

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Contributor: Lady Neshamah Lady Neshamah
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
Unless the foot of your scale broke off when your child was jumping on it.

Not that I'd know ANYTHING about that.
eep......

i think i did that to a scale or two as a kid
06/27/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
Misfit Momma, I don't know anything about vegan or raw diets, but if you want to start a thread in the folder for recipes and support/advice/help, go right ahead!
I don't knnow if anyone mentioned this but the lonely planet cookbook has a ton of veggie recipes and iirc, some vegan ones as well. backish, btw.
06/27/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Misfit Momma
One more thing about lemon water - it is damaging for your teeth unfortunately. You should brush your teeth after drinking it BUT not too soon after. Allow time for your saliva to rinse most of it off your teeth before brushing, the combination of ... more
Orange juice and brushing your teeth too. I've been told half an hour is usually pretty good timing.
06/27/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
Honey is a better substitute than any chemical, zero-calorie 'sweetener' offered. You just need to make sure you limit the amount you use. Part of the adjustment is growing used to foods that are less sweet. Part of the problem is that much ... more
I agree, I cut his favorite food..chicken nuggets because of the carbs but I made some with breasts cut into squares and lightly battered in unsweetend cornflakes then baked instead of storebought ones and he likes them fine. I never read the bag and noticed the salt content until last week
06/27/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Lady Neshamah
eep......

i think i did that to a scale or two as a kid
At least it wasn't glass, but I thought I'd lost 20 pounds in like 6 weeks (because I was working REALLY hard, I really thought it was accurate), until I stepped on someone else's scale. Umm, yeah. NOT!
06/27/2011
Contributor: Misfit Momma Misfit Momma
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
I had some other ideas that were either suggested to me, and one that I kind of am changing a little from a previous contest!

Idea 1: Anyone who is trying to change their lifestyle, and basically just starting, we'd really love to ... more
I'd be up for both of these, if I can get the time/motivation (both of which have been lacking. I have a pile of about 20 overdue reviews... )
06/27/2011
Contributor: Lady Neshamah Lady Neshamah
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
At least it wasn't glass, but I thought I'd lost 20 pounds in like 6 weeks (because I was working REALLY hard, I really thought it was accurate), until I stepped on someone else's scale. Umm, yeah. NOT!
oh gods....

i hate that
06/27/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Lady Neshamah
oh gods....

i hate that
Sad thing, it wasn't even 10 pounds
06/27/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
I had some other ideas that were either suggested to me, and one that I kind of am changing a little from a previous contest!

Idea 1: Anyone who is trying to change their lifestyle, and basically just starting, we'd really love to ... more
I'm going to be trying to quit smoking asap, i'd love to talk aboout that, esp as it will be a HUGE change for me, having smoked daily for 18 yrs and smoking about a pack and a half these days. i need to cut waaaaaay down asap b/c i'm moving in w/ the bf, who's asthmatic (sp?).
06/27/2011
Contributor: Misfit Momma Misfit Momma
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
I used to grow stevia. It is definitely sweet, although it is much different than sugar in taste. My wife hates the taste, but I don't think it's bad.
Was it difficult to grow? I read a bit about growing it, and saw a lot of people were saying it was difficult and preferred to just buy it.
06/27/2011
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
Has anyone had a bad week, diet/exercise/health wise?
06/27/2011
Contributor: Misfit Momma Misfit Momma
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
Misfit Momma, I don't know anything about vegan or raw diets, but if you want to start a thread in the folder for recipes and support/advice/help, go right ahead!
Would it be better if I posted this in the forums, or on the blog?
06/27/2011
Contributor: Lady Neshamah Lady Neshamah
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
Sad thing, it wasn't even 10 pounds
*puts paws over mouth*

i know that i am losing it slowly. more slowly right now, even with all the working out and walking.

but i am trying to do this slowly and working towards something next year
06/27/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
I'm going to be trying to quit smoking asap, i'd love to talk aboout that, esp as it will be a HUGE change for me, having smoked daily for 18 yrs and smoking about a pack and a half these days. i need to cut waaaaaay down asap b/c i'm ... more
Argh! I smoke and I am just not willing to try just yet.
06/27/2011
Contributor: Lady Neshamah Lady Neshamah
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
Has anyone had a bad week, diet/exercise/health wise?
oh i have had a string of four bad months.....
06/27/2011
Contributor: Misfit Momma Misfit Momma
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
I'm going to be trying to quit smoking asap, i'd love to talk aboout that, esp as it will be a HUGE change for me, having smoked daily for 18 yrs and smoking about a pack and a half these days. i need to cut waaaaaay down asap b/c i'm ... more
Smoking and coffee. The two unhealthiest things I'm addicted to I've tried to quit many times. I fail.
06/27/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Misfit Momma
Was it difficult to grow? I read a bit about growing it, and saw a lot of people were saying it was difficult and preferred to just buy it.
I had no problem growing it whatsoever. It's a perennial in its native environment, but in colder climates like where we live, it can only work as an annual. I think the biggest problem is that it is a tropical plant, so it is accustomed to short days. Northern summers are a bit much for it and it bolts (goes to seed), pretty quickly. I solved that by planting a couple plants every other week, which kept me in fresh stevia all summer.
06/27/2011
Contributor: Lady Neshamah Lady Neshamah
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
I'm going to be trying to quit smoking asap, i'd love to talk aboout that, esp as it will be a HUGE change for me, having smoked daily for 18 yrs and smoking about a pack and a half these days. i need to cut waaaaaay down asap b/c i'm ... more
message me honey.

i am an ex smoker and am asthmatic as well.

i did it and haven't lit up at all in about 5/6 years.....
06/27/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
Argh! I smoke and I am just not willing to try just yet.
Eh, I don't really WANT to but i HAVE to. I can't put him through that. Plus, it affects my health enormously - i can srsly tell. And prohibits me from being able to make other healthy lifestyle changes. So, yeah, it's time. I'm going to do it somewhat gradually though. My first goal is to get down to 4-6 w/ an e-cig as well.
06/27/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by Lady Neshamah
message me honey.

i am an ex smoker and am asthmatic as well.

i did it and haven't lit up at all in about 5/6 years.....
Will do! Thank you so much!
06/27/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
Okay, so I was going to talk to you guys about healthy eating during the summer. It's an easy time to eat better because the grills are going, fruit is in season, and it's so warm that eating heavy foods is just uncomfortable.

BUT... since I really want to try something new for the club (and I'm really needing to get motivated around here) I want to focus our time and thoughts to some things that we can do to off the website that could be fun and gain participation! Anyone have any ideas off the top of their heads???

Also, if you want to participate in ANY of the above-mentioned ideas, send me a message with which idea you want to try! I'm also going to make a thread in the morning asking for volunteers for the recipe exchange and also for the journal idea!
06/27/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
Eh, I don't really WANT to but i HAVE to. I can't put him through that. Plus, it affects my health enormously - i can srsly tell. And prohibits me from being able to make other healthy lifestyle changes. So, yeah, it's time. I'm going ... more
There is so much stress in my life right now, I would probably chew the head off my mate lol!
06/27/2011
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
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Originally posted by Lady Neshamah
oh i have had a string of four bad months.....
Really? You did so much walking...

I ask because I'm feeling pretty bummed. Even though I exercised 5 / 7 days, and only went over my weekly calorie allotment by less than 400 calories (the math for my calorie intake is based on 2 lb./week loss), I gained two pounds. Talk about demoralizing...
06/27/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Misfit Momma
Would it be better if I posted this in the forums, or on the blog?
Forums would get you more ideas/resources, but if you're interested in writing a 300 word post every week, I'd love to read about your change and feature it on the blog as well.
06/27/2011
Contributor: Misfit Momma Misfit Momma
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
Eh, I don't really WANT to but i HAVE to. I can't put him through that. Plus, it affects my health enormously - i can srsly tell. And prohibits me from being able to make other healthy lifestyle changes. So, yeah, it's time. I'm going ... more
It is extremely difficult/impossible to follow exercise routines due to smoking. Especially cardio, since it gets so difficult to breath without taking breaks every few minutes
06/27/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Kake aka PoeticErotica
I'm going to be trying to quit smoking asap, i'd love to talk aboout that, esp as it will be a HUGE change for me, having smoked daily for 18 yrs and smoking about a pack and a half these days. i need to cut waaaaaay down asap b/c i'm ... more
FANTASTIC!

First of all, CONGRATS! It's a big change and even making the decision is hard. I quit 10 years ago, so I know how hard it is.
06/27/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by sexyintexas
There is so much stress in my life right now, I would probably chew the head off my mate lol!
Ha! been there!
06/27/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Petite Valentine
Has anyone had a bad week, diet/exercise/health wise?
Did you read my confession? I've had a bad two months!
06/27/2011
Contributor: Wondermom Wondermom
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
Forums would get you more ideas/resources, but if you're interested in writing a 300 word post every week, I'd love to read about your change and feature it on the blog as well.
I might be interested in that, I'll talk to the hubby first. He worries that I am taking on to much lol
06/27/2011
Contributor: Kake aka PoeticErotica Kake aka PoeticErotica
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Originally posted by Misfit Momma
It is extremely difficult/impossible to follow exercise routines due to smoking. Especially cardio, since it gets so difficult to breath without taking breaks every few minutes
Exactly! You feel like you're friggin' dying!
06/27/2011