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"Complaining isn't considered cardio!!" - CASSANDRA_WYNN
Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with my heart.
- St. Theresa
The only alternative to getting old is dying...be happy you're still here!
Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with my heart.
- St. Theresa
The only alternative to getting old is dying...be happy you're still here!
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CICI510
Posts: 9,1705/24/10 8:02 P
I will definitely Google it! It sounds very interesting. :)
Christi
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GINGERVISTA
Posts: 6,2365/24/10 7:29 P
Quinoa is an ancient grain that's got very good health benefits. Google quinoa & I'm sure it'll tell you everything you want to know!
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Sue
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Posts: 9685/24/10 7:26 P
I did check out the recipes and there are some that look good. On the box I bought, it said that quinoa is technically a fruit but it's used as a grain. It sort of tastes like brown rice but is smaller and resembles barley. Anyway, it has more protein than other grains and is apparently more easily digested.
I don't know much more about it except that it's pronounced keen-wah.
I don't know much more about it except that it's pronounced keen-wah.
Kathy in Ontario
1st goal: 175 - no longer obese
2nd goal: 147 - no longer overweight
3rd goal: 130 - goal weight
1st goal: 175 - no longer obese
2nd goal: 147 - no longer overweight
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CICI510
Posts: 9,1705/24/10 4:30 P
Hi everyone! I just joined and wanted to pop in and say hi! I am VERY new to clean eating (still reading the book actually) and cooking in general. I hope to learn a lot from you guys!! :)
So, my first question: what is quinoa?
So, my first question: what is quinoa?
Christi
Follow my fitness journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byebyecher
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GINGERVISTA
Posts: 6,2365/21/10 4:50 P
So, I DID go to SparkRecipes & found the following:
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipes.a
sp?food=quinoa&anyall=ALL&c1=0&c2=0&c3
=0&c4=0&c5=0&calories=0&prep_time=0&to
tal_time=0&sort=number_of_ratings
http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipes.a
sp?food=quinoa&anyall=ALL&c1=0&c2=0&c3
=0&c4=0&c5=0&calories=0&prep_time=0&to
tal_time=0&sort=number_of_ratings
Sue
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Posts: 9685/21/10 2:39 P
Good idea, Sue. Thanks. The quinoa was okay, but I'm not sure how much I'd eat it just plain like that.
Kathy in Ontario
1st goal: 175 - no longer obese
2nd goal: 147 - no longer overweight
3rd goal: 130 - goal weight
1st goal: 175 - no longer obese
2nd goal: 147 - no longer overweight
3rd goal: 130 - goal weight
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GINGERVISTA
Posts: 6,2365/20/10 9:32 P
I sometimes go to Sparkrecipes.com, type in an ingredient (i.e. quinoa) & up pops recipes using that ingredient! I use SP recipes ALL the time & haven't found one yet I didn't like. Hope you enjoy the quinoa!
Sue
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Posts: 9685/20/10 8:05 P
I'm slowly trying to eat better and read labels. I bought Quinoa for the first time today so I'll make it according to the directions (with water). I'm guessing I could probably use chicken or vegetable stock instead of water since I've done that with rice. Any other suggestions?
Kathy in Ontario
1st goal: 175 - no longer obese
2nd goal: 147 - no longer overweight
3rd goal: 130 - goal weight
1st goal: 175 - no longer obese
2nd goal: 147 - no longer overweight
3rd goal: 130 - goal weight
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GINGERVISTA
Posts: 6,2365/20/10 1:00 P
MOM2KNL~Sounds like a good game plan.
Sue
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Hi. I am a newbie to Eating Clean - it has been a week today since reading the book and changing my eating. I have lost 5 lbs so far! I was so excited after reading the book, that this past Monday I started cooler 1. Today would be day 4, but after really thinking about it, I decided to just eat clean and forget about the "diet". I guess I was looking for a quick fix but realized that lifestyle changes take time. Besides, I want to try all those wonderful recipes! Anyway, I am glad to be on this team and love all the support and encouragement you all give!
Blessings!
Michelle
Blessings!
Michelle
My Goal Rewards:
150 - Lucy brand workout pants
145 - New Outfit
138 - Garmin
"God will not give us good habits; He will not give us character, He will not make us walk uright. We have to do that for ourselves. Beware of asking the way when you know it perfectly well." Oswald Chambers
"Small steps taken consistently add up in a BIG way over TIME." Danna Demetre
150 - Lucy brand workout pants
145 - New Outfit
138 - Garmin
"God will not give us good habits; He will not give us character, He will not make us walk uright. We have to do that for ourselves. Beware of asking the way when you know it perfectly well." Oswald Chambers
"Small steps taken consistently add up in a BIG way over TIME." Danna Demetre
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2 great things... I discovered dry-pressed cottage cheese... only milk ingredients!! extremely low in sodium and fat. It's sort of bland, but very fresh tasting.. You could put fruit with it as a dessert, or use it instead of ricotta. I've eaten it plain... not a highlight, but it is an excellent source of protein ... 11 g /2oz... 50 cal!! Check out my blog.
Also, I found the recipe for the turkey meatballs using chickpea that Mike made on TBL on Tuesday... www.jennieo.com/recipes/recipe_detai
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aspx?Id=4745 and I definitely want to try them!!
Also, I found the recipe for the turkey meatballs using chickpea that Mike made on TBL on Tuesday... www.jennieo.com/recipes/recipe_detai
l.
aspx?Id=4745 and I definitely want to try them!!
"Complaining isn't considered cardio!!" - CASSANDRA_WYNN
Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with my heart.
- St. Theresa
The only alternative to getting old is dying...be happy you're still here!
Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with my heart.
- St. Theresa
The only alternative to getting old is dying...be happy you're still here!
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1LBATATIME
Posts: 13,1235/20/10 12:13 P
No, but I would love the recipe!
Carol from WI.
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It is a hundred times more difficult to burn calories than to refrain from consuming them in the first place.
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If you eat what you've always eaten, you will weigh what you've always weighed!
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Fitness is made in the gym, weight loss is made in the kitchen.
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It is a hundred times more difficult to burn calories than to refrain from consuming them in the first place.
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If you eat what you've always eaten, you will weigh what you've always weighed!
---------
Fitness is made in the gym, weight loss is made in the kitchen.
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LOVE_2_RUN
Posts: 4615/20/10 10:42 A
Help! Does anyone know what proportion of nuts and dates to use to make homemade Larabars???
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BODYNSOIL1
Posts: 6535/18/10 7:59 A
I just got tosca Reno's cookbook... Found two recipes I want to make next week...
I noticed that she suggests just eating the egg whites and THROWING OUT the yolks!! Are they just empty calories??
I noticed that she suggests just eating the egg whites and THROWING OUT the yolks!! Are they just empty calories??
"Complaining isn't considered cardio!!" - CASSANDRA_WYNN
Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with my heart.
- St. Theresa
The only alternative to getting old is dying...be happy you're still here!
Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with my heart.
- St. Theresa
The only alternative to getting old is dying...be happy you're still here!
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HEALTHY-NANA
Posts: 5485/10/10 3:01 P
Thanks Javalovertoo for that Asparagus BBQ recipe. I cooked some the other day in E.V.O.O. with a garlic spice and it wasn't too bad - don't cook it much, so didn't really know what to do with them. But tonight I am BBQing Steak, so will try the BBQ asparagus as well. A friend gave me some Parsnips too, so might cook that up as well. Along with a salad that should just be the Eat Clean meal I need.
Hope everyone is enjoying nice weather - I have been working in my daughter in laws garden as well as my own today, and have enjoyed the outdoors. My housework now thats' another story!!
Hope everyone is enjoying nice weather - I have been working in my daughter in laws garden as well as my own today, and have enjoyed the outdoors. My housework now thats' another story!!
Sara
Guelph, Ont, Canada
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Phil. 4:13
Live, Love, Laugh!
Guelph, Ont, Canada
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Phil. 4:13
Live, Love, Laugh!
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ELISELOVE1
Posts: 6,3425/9/10 11:46 P
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Thanks for the welcome! It's actually getting easier! I am worried about the weekend because of the desserts and brunch on Sunday, but I'll have to wait and see.
Toni
BLC member since round 9
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GINGERVISTA
Posts: 6,2365/6/10 8:51 P
Toni! It DOES get easier, that's for sure. Just like eating junk every day can become a habit, so can good, healthy eating.Sue
Whittier, NC
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Hi! I just wanted to stop by and introduce myself. I am only 4 days into eating clean but so far each day gets better and easier. Glad to see their is a team!
Toni
BLC member since round 9
BLC captain Pink Vikings several rounds
BLC admin 4 rounds
BLC 43 Navy Ninjas
BLC member since round 9
BLC captain Pink Vikings several rounds
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Sounds pretty clean to me!!
"Complaining isn't considered cardio!!" - CASSANDRA_WYNN
Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with my heart.
- St. Theresa
The only alternative to getting old is dying...be happy you're still here!
Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with my heart.
- St. Theresa
The only alternative to getting old is dying...be happy you're still here!
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GABBIGIRL
Posts: 325/5/10 12:55 P
Can someone tell me if Organic Tortilla Chips (stone ground organic yellow and white corn, canola oil, safflower and/or sunflower oil, sea salt) is a clean food?
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HIPPIEGIRL4
Posts: 55/3/10 12:34 A
GINGERVISTA
Posts: 6,2365/2/10 11:55 P
Busy with finals, but wanted to stop by & say hi. Last weekend was in NC, next weekend will be in Boston.
Fortunately, weather's been great, so been biking all over the place: today it was church, library & grocery store.
Fortunately, weather's been great, so been biking all over the place: today it was church, library & grocery store.
Sue
Whittier, NC
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Whittier, NC
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Confession time, I found that recipe in the Eat Clean Cookbook (the first one) by Tosca Reno. 
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1LBATATIME
Posts: 13,1235/1/10 10:19 P
Mmmmm. In the past, I just used italian salad dressing. Now that I am trying to eat cleaner, I think your recipe is just what I was looking for!
Carol from WI.
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It is a hundred times more difficult to burn calories than to refrain from consuming them in the first place.
--------
If you eat what you've always eaten, you will weigh what you've always weighed!
---------
Fitness is made in the gym, weight loss is made in the kitchen.
------------------------------
It is a hundred times more difficult to burn calories than to refrain from consuming them in the first place.
--------
If you eat what you've always eaten, you will weigh what you've always weighed!
---------
Fitness is made in the gym, weight loss is made in the kitchen.
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I have a special pan for the BBQ for the veggies. I just put a little oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a shallow dish coat the asparagus in it, the grill it until it's tender. You can do the same thing in your oven and broil it, less smoky outside.
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1LBATATIME
Posts: 13,1235/1/10 7:33 P
I don't know what the temps. were today, but it was perfect for me.
Javalovertoo--How are you cooking the asparagus? Are you grilling it? I have some growing, but it isn't big enough to eat yet!
Javalovertoo--How are you cooking the asparagus? Are you grilling it? I have some growing, but it isn't big enough to eat yet!
Carol from WI.
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It is a hundred times more difficult to burn calories than to refrain from consuming them in the first place.
--------
If you eat what you've always eaten, you will weigh what you've always weighed!
---------
Fitness is made in the gym, weight loss is made in the kitchen.
------------------------------
It is a hundred times more difficult to burn calories than to refrain from consuming them in the first place.
--------
If you eat what you've always eaten, you will weigh what you've always weighed!
---------
Fitness is made in the gym, weight loss is made in the kitchen.
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Happy Saturday! Doing well here, gorgeous weather here too. Going to BBQ turkey and beef burgers and all turkey hot dogs and asparagus in a little bit for dinner. Oh it's making me hungry!
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WALKINGSPARK
Posts: 12,0165/1/10 6:02 P
Hi everyone!! How are you doing? I been fine. It is in the 80's in Connecticut today and sunny.
Blessings!!
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Welcome!
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Eating Clean!!!
I'm not sure about the Sun Chips. I'm guessing since they are processed they still have no-no ingredients. I'd read the label and see. There are recipes for chips that can be made out of sweet potatoes, regular potato chips, and other things I'm sure. It's definitely a skill to make your own but you would know exactly what's in them.
Have a great Friday!
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Eating Clean!!! I'm not sure about the Sun Chips. I'm guessing since they are processed they still have no-no ingredients. I'd read the label and see. There are recipes for chips that can be made out of sweet potatoes, regular potato chips, and other things I'm sure. It's definitely a skill to make your own but you would know exactly what's in them.
Have a great Friday!
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Hey... I'm new to this team... I decided that after my first two weeks of trying to eat clean went so well, I was ready to declare myself and join the team!!
"Complaining isn't considered cardio!!" - CASSANDRA_WYNN
Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with my heart.
- St. Theresa
The only alternative to getting old is dying...be happy you're still here!
Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with my heart.
- St. Theresa
The only alternative to getting old is dying...be happy you're still here!
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HIPPIEGIRL4
Posts: 54/29/10 11:25 P
BODYNSOIL1
Posts: 6534/29/10 7:59 A
Question - are there any frozen meals that are good for eating clean? I'm asking because they are so easy to go to, especially for lunch during the work week. Any suggestions?
“You cannot solve a problem from the same consciousness that created it. You must learn to see the world anew.” Albert Einstein
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ELISELOVE1
Posts: 6,3424/22/10 3:27 P
today day 1 of cooler 1 recharged book. has anyone else done this ? i started challenge form if anyone wants to join me.
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I have purchased 3 issues of Oxygen and love it! I just subscribed yesterday. Can't wait to get it in my mailbox!
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BODYNSOIL1
Posts: 6534/22/10 8:45 A
CHERRIERUNS
Posts: 2614/20/10 7:52 A
It is Oxygen Magazine. Tosca Reno has a running article in it every month and the general recipes are all clean too. It is a serious body building magazine but I use it for the clean eating part and some lifting info!
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1LBATATIME
Posts: 13,1234/19/10 12:14 P
I get the Clean Eating Magazine. There is also a free newsletter you can sign up for. I haven't read the books yet, so can't answer your question. I really like the section of the magazine with a weekly meal plan and grocery list.
Carol from WI.
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It is a hundred times more difficult to burn calories than to refrain from consuming them in the first place.
--------
If you eat what you've always eaten, you will weigh what you've always weighed!
---------
Fitness is made in the gym, weight loss is made in the kitchen.
------------------------------
It is a hundred times more difficult to burn calories than to refrain from consuming them in the first place.
--------
If you eat what you've always eaten, you will weigh what you've always weighed!
---------
Fitness is made in the gym, weight loss is made in the kitchen.
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ERNOINACTION
Posts: 3,0644/19/10 11:28 A
EATING CLEAN MAGAZINE? Someone told me about an eating clean magazine that they found at the store. Is this in accordance with the books? Does anyone like it? Thanks!
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SPRKBUGG
Posts: 3474/10/10 10:30 P
Sounds like I need to just adjust to eating less. I imagine that I'm probably eating more for pleasure rather than nourishment. I think I can start eating just 1/2 cup and then just eat some protein if I'm still hungry.
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PIGLETSMALL
Posts: 5,0634/10/10 6:18 A
I've just switched over to Gluten free porridge made up of rice and millet flakes. Very textured and interesting. It took ages to eat though but it was very filling. I had about 1/2 a cup.
Hugs Helen xxx
Life is like a butterfly.
Life is like a butterfly.
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CHWABE
Posts: 2824/8/10 6:45 P
My usual serving is 1/2c. cooked. I find it's plenty to fill me up.
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SPRKBUGG
Posts: 3474/8/10 4:39 P
I just LOVE my Steel Cut Oats in the morning... but I've been eating a 3/4 cup cooked portion. I used to eat more... but cut it in half so it would be a reasonable portion.
I can only hold about 1/3 cup in my hand, so I'm eating more than twice a serving??
It seems like so little, to me... Is that right?
I can only hold about 1/3 cup in my hand, so I'm eating more than twice a serving??
It seems like so little, to me... Is that right?
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