tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45542745827879442462024-03-14T09:13:12.896-07:004 Day WinChanging the way I think about food and my body in just 4 days.Le-Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10648466428619996890noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-90755170849377474072021-01-24T15:42:00.001-08:002021-01-24T15:42:20.095-08:002021 Fundraising Valentines Raffle<p><br /></p> <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgotyourbacknaomi%2Fvideos%2F144039964199747%2F&show_text=true&width=560" width="560" height="429" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe>Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-15867037100281511812017-09-10T03:25:00.002-07:002017-09-10T03:25:17.591-07:00Hello WorldOver the last 9 years I have moved country, move house 3 more times, bought a house, taken a career break, worked at different levels of in the education field and studied for a Masters degree.<br />
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Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-67348672205863897562011-01-14T14:34:00.000-08:002011-01-14T14:34:34.088-08:00Welcome International Flybabies!<a href="http://www.realforme.com/international?sms_ss=blogger&at_xt=4d30cf70e8e142df%2C0">Welcome International Flybabies!</a>Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-15256087153287079662011-01-08T08:09:00.000-08:002011-01-08T08:11:22.133-08:00Diabetic friendly Crunchies<div class="rr_stepstext"><h3>Frozen Peanut-Banana Crunchies Recipes</h3><p>2 cups peanut butter<br />48 graham cracker squares<br />2 cups mashed ripe bananas</p><p>In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas into a smooth paste. Mix in peanut butter using a large wooden spoon. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours.</p><p>Drop 2 tablespoons banana mixture onto one square graham cracker, cover with second graham cracker square. Freeze until ready to use.</p><p>from: <a href="http://www.kitchencookingrecipes.com/recipes/frozen-peanutbanana-crunchies.html">Kitchen Cooking Recipes</a><br /></p><p><i>1 starch, 1 medium fat meat, 1 fat exchange</i></p><p><i>196 Calories, 12.2 Fat, 6.4 Protein, 18.0 Carb., 0 Chol., 188 Sodium</i></p></div>Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-82801556419036367352011-01-03T07:04:00.000-08:002011-01-03T07:15:50.244-08:00Food For Thought<span style="color:#83ccc9;"> <h1>Seven in 2011</h1> <h3>by Leanne Ely, C.N.C</h3></span><br /><strong>1. Portion Distortion</strong> - Keep in mind that most dinner plates made today are much bigger than the ones we ate off of 40 years ago, so if you can find smaller plates (like a salad plate) that's ideal. Now take that plate and divide it in half. One half of the plate is for your veggies. Now divide the other half of the plate in half again (so you have two quarters). One quarter is for starchy carbs with fiber, like sweet potatoes or brown rice. The last quarter is for lean meats like chicken, fish or lean beef.<br /><br /><strong>2. Plan Like You Mean It</strong> - When you fail to plan, you plan to fail. By knowing what you're going to eat and when, you will have the right food on hand and you'll be prepared. Keeping a few healthy snacks handy for those moments when life throws you a curve ball is a must; I keep almonds and beef jerky in my purse right next to the tampons! True emergencies require preparedness.<br /><br /> <strong>3. Pump the Protein</strong> - White chicken meat, wild salmon, wild fish, pork and lean beef are your best choices.<br /><br /> <strong>4. Skip the Can</strong> - When it comes to veggies and fruits, go for seasonal and fresh as much as possible, frozen works too. Avoid the canned stuff though, too much salt and the nutrients are pretty much zapped out.<br /><br /> <strong>5. Stop the Soda</strong> - Drink water (yep, 8 glasses a day), then throw some green tea into the mix for a different flavor--green tea is great for weight loss and is a superfood. Just remember that tea has caffeine and can dehydrate so make up for it with a little more water.<br /><strong>6. Quality Over Quantity</strong> - One thing I hear all of the time is "I can't afford to eat healthy". But you know, there are always sales to be had and swaps to be made--change one thing out for another. Buying foods in their rawest state that requires cooking is going to afford you a whole lot more real food--you can buy a whole bag of potatoes for just a few bucks vs. a bag of frozen hash browns for the same price; the bag of potatoes will go a lot further than the already prepared hash browns.<br /><br /><br /> <strong>7. 90/10 Rule</strong> - Use the 90/10 rule. Be a conscientious healthy eater 90% of the time and eat your favorite treats the other 10% of the time. This helps us keep balance in our diets and fun still in the equation.<br /><br />These 7 steps will keep healthy eating in perspective and help you put body clutter in its place. By simply following through and doing all these things, you'll be quietly teaching your family good habits and be helping more than just yourself. :-)<br /><br />Love,<br />Leanne<br /><br /><div align="center">You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up or made a purchase at <a href="http://clicks.premiumar.com/y/ct/?l=H3Lpx&m=Ijcbsl1ZwMtL_l&b=6T_9_WALtQcozutydpkx8g" target="_blank">savingdinner.com</a> </div> <p align="center"><strong>WANT TO USE MY ARTICLE IN YOUR EZINE OR WEB SITE?</strong><br />You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it. </p> <div align="center">Copyright (C) 2010 <a href="http://clicks.premiumar.com/y/ct/?l=H3Lpx&m=Ijcbsl1ZwMtL_l&b=jbdeGxIjoYsF.rzlS_8QSw" target="_blank">www.savingdinner.com</a> Leanne Ely, CNC All rights reserved. </div>Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-12172186603740368422010-12-27T03:54:00.000-08:002010-12-27T04:01:04.958-08:00Starting of a New YearI continue with my struggle of forming good habits, healthy eating and weightloss.<br />one step forward and 4 steps back is how it has gone this year.<br /><br />I was listening to a radio program that said that people who kept a journal of their eating over the holidays were less likely to put on weight. The fact that I have been sporadic and at times non-existent - so its no surprise that I have made no progress. But I feel positive about the fact that I did not give into the temptation to delete this blog. It means I have not given upLe Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-33107298010259202122010-07-29T14:33:00.000-07:002010-07-29T14:34:12.173-07:00Inpirational thoughts<a href="'http://www.123greetings.com/encouragement_and_inspiration/encouragement/just_believe.html'"><img src="'http://i.123g.us/c/insp_encour/th/801071_th.'" border="'0'" alt="''/" /></a><a href="'http://www.123greetings.com/encouragement_and_inspiration/encouragement/just_believe.html'">Send this eCard !</a>Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-91414588812629514692010-06-07T08:56:00.000-07:002010-06-07T08:58:52.656-07:00White Bean-Pesto Bruschetta<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.meredith.com/fitness/images/recipe/l_R125453.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 267px;" src="http://images.meredith.com/fitness/images/recipe/l_R125453.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><h1>Healthy Eating Planner:<br /></h1><h1>31 Days of Healthy, Low-Calorie Snacks</h1><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">167 calories</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipe/vegetables/white-bean-pesto-bruschetta/">White Bean-Pesto Bruschetta</a></span>Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-84005082277488765382010-06-07T08:55:00.000-07:002010-06-07T08:55:26.684-07:00Mini Turkey-Avocado Wrap<a href="http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipe/turkey/mini-turkey-avocado-wrap/">Mini Turkey-Avocado Wrap</a>Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-59907032684957585562010-04-28T12:59:00.000-07:002010-04-28T13:04:04.632-07:00Day 3660ml of water so far - plan to drink been a bit of a slow day.<br /><br />Did 46min of Zumba Fitness DVD - really worked my abs.<br />Wore protection padding on my toes and corns that help my feet.<br /><br />Eating did not go very well today and the night is not over and i feel soooooo tempted.<br /><br />Had a slice of toast and an egg for breakfast<br />Lunch 1 slice of toast with butter, cappuccino and cheesecake<br />Supper - Melkkos with cinnamon sugar#<br />Snack - handful of nuts mix.<br />Cup of coffeeLe Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-37028003753641009192010-04-27T11:25:00.000-07:002010-04-27T11:34:22.145-07:00Day 2I got up with a sore body and sore a sore ankle.<br />Ate another 100 calorie snack and a banana before I slept. As ususal mind in so focused on food but I am not going to let that depress me and give up.<br /><br />Did 30 min. of exercise today 10 min of Callanethics and then staight into a 20min 1 Mile Walk DVD by Leslie Sansone. My daughter says she is getting boring.<br />So i think tomorrow i will do some walking on my own in the morning and a different exercise DVD with my daughter.<br />We also have the option of walking to school which is just over a mile for her which takes us 30min.<br /><br />Had the shake for breakfast and Supper<br />Snack 1 - 219 calories Oats so easy with Milk<br />2 cups of coffee<br />Lunch 2 naan breads with a can of Taco Beans - I estimate that was about 450 calories.<br />Also had a glass of fruit juice.<br /><br />Concerned about my 5 fruit and veg. Got to have a big salad with my food tomorrow.Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-1597905845353081832010-04-26T09:54:00.000-07:002010-04-26T10:00:20.123-07:00Walked 5 miles todayHi<br /><br />I am still around and I have not given up.<br /><br />I have drunk 2l of water today and did Leslie Sanson 5 mile Fat Burn Walk.<br />Managed to do the Boost for 2 of 5 miles - YAY.<br /><br />Had a slim fast cafe latte shake for breakfast<br />1granola bar (100 calories) for a snack<br />2 cups of coffee with sugar and milk like I normally do (when I plateau I will cut down the sugar or just cut out the sugar)<br />For lunch I had cheese omelette with two slices of toast - I esitmate that it was about 600 calories<br />for supper I am having another Slim Fast Shake<br /><br />Hoping to keep this up for 5 days as a Jump Start of sorts.Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-32864364276542496872010-03-03T03:33:00.001-08:002010-03-03T03:33:47.142-08:00Quote for the week<p style="font-size: 9pt;">A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.</p> <p class="author">By Lao Tzu</p>Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-31438873394000620722010-02-22T01:47:00.000-08:002010-02-22T01:48:31.157-08:00Live Life Abundantly<object width="446" height="326"><param name="movie" value="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="bgColor" value="#ffffff"></param> <param name="flashvars" value="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/dynamic/DanBuettner_2009X-medium.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/DanBuettner-2009X.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=727&introDuration=16500&adDuration=4000&postAdDuration=2000&adKeys=talk=dan_buettner_how_to_live_to_be_100;year=2009;theme=unconventional_explanations;theme=might_you_live_a_great_deal_longer;theme=new_on_ted_com;theme=what_makes_us_happy;event=TEDxTC;&preAdTag=tconf.ted/embed;tile=1;sz=512x288;"><embed src="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf" pluginspace="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="446" height="326" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/dynamic/DanBuettner_2009X-medium.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/DanBuettner-2009X.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=727&introDuration=16500&adDuration=4000&postAdDuration=2000&adKeys=talk=dan_buettner_how_to_live_to_be_100;year=2009;theme=unconventional_explanations;theme=might_you_live_a_great_deal_longer;theme=new_on_ted_com;theme=what_makes_us_happy;event=TEDxTC;"></embed></object>Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-38184274627001161292010-02-05T04:49:00.000-08:002010-02-05T04:49:04.008-08:00How to Create an Exercise Music Playlist - wikiHow<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-an-Exercise-Music-Playlist">How to Create an Exercise Music Playlist - wikiHow</a>Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-20783870957408758722010-02-04T06:31:00.000-08:002010-02-04T06:36:33.816-08:00Late Weigh-in113.4 kg - that is a wonderful loss of 0.1kg (from 250.2 to 250 pounds).<br /><br />A loss is loss that is to be celebrated.<br /><br />How did i do on not pigging out - well someone gave me a bread pudding dessert and by the second day I could not stay away from it. I have successfully avoided the chocolate cake.<br /><br />today I want to attempt some exercise. I am not experiencing any dizzy spells and the headaches have subsided as well. I am still napping a bit in the day otherwise I seem to be recovering well from the car accident.Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-37858922326558039322010-02-01T05:07:00.000-08:002010-02-01T06:04:41.475-08:00RecoveryI was in an accident on Saturday. My daughter and i were in the car. We skidded on black ice and went off the road - we are both fine. I just bumped my head but no permanent damage - just a bit of swelling.<br /><br />health wise my challenge will be not to stress or comfort eat.Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-10340932528843894872010-01-26T03:41:00.000-08:002010-01-26T03:44:50.944-08:00Weigh In # 3Maintained at 113. 5kg.<br /><br />Not surprising. I have been sick. Been unable to to exercise.<br />Still recovering from the Head cold - not quite sure when it will be safe to start exercising again.<br />A friend of mine exercised while she had a cold and she she got sick afterwards, don't wan to make the same mistake.<br /><br />My favourite thing to eat when I have a cold / flu is an omelete with chillies and orange juice.<br />Got that for today.Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-11884330882996217742010-01-25T01:25:00.000-08:002010-01-25T01:39:39.787-08:00The ScalesLife is all about balance. My mom's favourite words to me were: Simone you need to find a happy medium. Her way of telling not to take things to their extreme.<br /><br />When it comes to using the scale to weigh myself that is one thing I have great balance with. I only do it once a week. Now I like numbers I like working things out. Whenever I begin to make some healthy changes i start calculating the possibilities. Up until now in last ten years it has gotten me no where.<br />I see the scales as a little blankie for some odd reason they give a little comfort. I know I can use a measuring tape - waist measurement is a good way to measure weight loss and an important figure (88cm is apparently what we should aim to get down to). But as soon as I got a little extra money I bought a scale - LOL.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">There are pros and cons.</span><br />if you can't resist getting on everyday , then I say follow the dietician's recommendation and get rid of your scale.<br />If you don't have money - don't bother - use a measuring tape instead.<br /><br />I have a challenge. My husband is away for two weeks. I am on my own and need to stay motivated. I have a head cold and a daughter to look after. Easy to slip into doing things the easy way.<br />Yesterday I had to get our camera after dropping my husband at the airport but the shop was still closed. tesco was closed - only KFC and M was opened. so We went to Mac Donalds - I had the vegetarian meal with orange juice. Hows that for a balancing act - LOLLe Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-67288198416800893362010-01-19T02:19:00.000-08:002010-01-19T02:23:43.240-08:00Weigh-In 2 and ConfessionsI almost forgot that today was my weigh in day.<br /><br />Happy to report that I down to 113,5 kg - YAY that is a lost of 1.5kg.<br /><br />Confession - on Sunday I had KFC for dinner. The reason was circumstances we went for a walk in the mountains - up to the first contour. Then decided to visit an old lady and that took longer than we expected. With two hungry children and very little money we took the easy way out.<br />When we were driving to our walk I thought i was silly not take any snacks.provisions with us.<br />Next time I will be prepared!!Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-46605595760924935652010-01-19T01:55:00.000-08:002010-01-19T02:09:08.261-08:00PracticalitiesI walked for an 1hr10 today. My feet are sore - feel like blisters may develop (Might need to shoes). I felt physically tired but mentally proud of myself. Now that I have cooled down my feet are still sore but I have energy for the rest of the day.<br /><br />I am now starting to work through the <a href="http://www.sdachip.org/">CHIP </a>workbook. The first unit is on the topic of balance.<br />I am making to do list and at the very top I have included exercise. Last week I did exercise three times. This week I am increasing the intensity a bit.<br /><br />Managed to spend almost £25 less on my food budget last week and hoping to do the same this week.<br /><br />Here is a money saving alternative suggested in the<a href="http://www.sdachip.org/"> CHIP </a>program - Crisped Tortilla Chips.<br /><br /><br />VIDEO: <a href="http://video.about.com/lowfatcooking/Low-Fat-Baked-Tortilla-Chips.htm">Low Fat Baked Tortilla Chips</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Crisped Tortilla Chips</span><br />1pkg 12 corn tortilla<br />1/2 tsp onion powder<br />1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)<br /><br /><div class="leftFloat width65P"> <div class="rec_desc addTagDiv"> <span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_lblDesc"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tasty baked lime and chilli tortilla chip</span>s</span> you make at home.<br />Serve with your choice of dips and salsas.</span> </div> <div id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_divProvideBy" class="TBmargin"> <p class="rec_desc italic"> <span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_lblProvidedBy">Recipe provided by: </span><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_uxSponseredByLabel" class="rec_desc grey">Allrecipes</span></p> </div> <h2 class="rec_subtitles"> <span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_lblIngrediants" class="bold">Ingredients</span> <div id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_divNutrition" style="display: inline;"> <span class="grey reviewIndexContent">(</span><a href="http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/867/baked-tortilla-crisps.aspx#Nutrition"><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_lblNutrition1" class="reviewIndexContent" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">See nutrition</span></a><span class="grey reviewIndexContent">)<span> </span></span></div> </h2> <table class="width90p" style="margin-bottom: 25px; margin-top: 3px;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 4px;"></tr> <tr style="vertical-align: top;"> <td id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptIngredients_ctl01_tdIngredient"><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptIngredients_ctl01_lblIngredient" class="rec_desc"> 1 packet Corn Tortillas </span></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 4px;"></tr> <tr style="vertical-align: top;"> <td id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptIngredients_ctl02_tdIngredient"><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptIngredients_ctl02_lblIngredient" class="rec_desc"> 1 tablespoon vegetable oil </span></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 4px;"></tr> <tr style="vertical-align: top;"> <td id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptIngredients_ctl03_tdIngredient"><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptIngredients_ctl03_lblIngredient" class="rec_desc"> 2 tablespoons lime juice </span></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 4px;"></tr> <tr style="vertical-align: top;"> <td id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptIngredients_ctl04_tdIngredient"><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptIngredients_ctl04_lblIngredient" class="rec_desc"> 1 teaspoon ground cumin </span></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 4px;"></tr> <tr style="vertical-align: top;"> <td id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptIngredients_ctl05_tdIngredient"><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptIngredients_ctl05_lblIngredient" class="rec_desc"> 1 teaspoon chilli powder </span></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 4px;"></tr> <tr style="vertical-align: top;"> <td id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptIngredients_ctl06_tdIngredient"><span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptIngredients_ctl06_lblIngredient" class="rec_desc"> 1 teaspoon salt </span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="leftFloat width33P top7"><div id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_similarRecipes" class="similiar_box"> <br /><ul style="display: none;" class="noTopMargin"><li class="lineHeightPopColtn"><a id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_similarRecipesRepeater_ctl06_lnkSimilarRecipe" rel="nofollow" href="http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/9459/oven-baked-potato-chips.aspx">Oven baked potato chips</a></li><li class="lineHeightPopColtn"><a id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_similarRecipesRepeater_ctl07_lnkSimilarRecipe" rel="nofollow" href="http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/858/baked-pumpkin-bread.aspx">Baked Pumpkin Bread</a></li><li class="lineHeightPopColtn"><a id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_similarRecipesRepeater_ctl08_lnkSimilarRecipe" rel="nofollow" href="http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/817/avocado-tortilla-wraps.aspx">Avocado Tortilla Wraps</a></li><li class="lineHeightPopColtn"><a id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_similarRecipesRepeater_ctl09_lnkSimilarRecipe" rel="nofollow" href="http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/9607/crispy-cheese-twists.aspx">Crispy cheese twists</a></li><li class="lineHeightPopColtn"><a id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_similarRecipesRepeater_ctl10_lnkSimilarRecipe" rel="nofollow" href="http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/9650/pesto-pita-toasts.aspx">Pesto pita toasts</a></li></ul> <div id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_similarRecipesRepeater_ctl12" class="less_more" style="display: none;" onclick="showKeywords('ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_similarRecipesRepeater_moreDiv','ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_similarRecipesRepeater_ctl12')">▲ Less</div> </div> </div> <h2 class="rec_subtitles" style="padding-top: 0px;"> <span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_lblPreparation" class="bold">Preparation method</span> </h2> <span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptSteps_ctl00_lblCounter" class="leftFloat orange marginRt">1.</span> <span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptSteps_ctl00_lblStep">Preheat oven to 180 C.</span> <span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptSteps_ctl01_lblCounter" class="leftFloat orange marginRt">2.</span> <span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptSteps_ctl01_lblStep">Cut each tortilla into 8 triangular wedges and arrange in a single layer on a baking tray.</span> <span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptSteps_ctl02_lblCounter" class="leftFloat orange marginRt">3.</span> <span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptSteps_ctl02_lblStep">In a spray bottle, combine the oil and lime juice. Mix well and spray each tortilla wedge until slightly moist. (Lightly brush on the oil and lime juice if you don't have a spray bottle)</span> <span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptSteps_ctl03_lblCounter" class="leftFloat orange marginRt">4.</span> <span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptSteps_ctl03_lblStep">Combine the cumin, chilli powder and salt in a small bowl and sprinkle on the wedges.</span> <span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptSteps_ctl04_lblCounter" class="leftFloat orange marginRt">5.</span> <span id="ctl00_ctl00_ARPlcHldr_RecipeBody_rptSteps_ctl04_lblStep">Bake for about 7 minutes. Rotate the tray and bake for another 8 minutes or until the wedges are crisp, but not too brown. Serve warm or room temperature with salsas, dips or guacamole.</span>Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-56610240629609900532010-01-18T13:25:00.000-08:002010-01-18T13:28:40.098-08:00Quote for the Week<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility</span></span>. <p class="author">By Eleanor Roosevelt</p><p class="author"><br /></p><p class="author"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://home.att.net/%7Ehowington/roosevelt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="http://home.att.net/%7Ehowington/roosevelt.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></p>Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-9357324124574210922010-01-12T10:00:00.000-08:002010-01-12T10:06:16.313-08:00Weigh-In DayI weighed in at 115kg / 253.5 pounds. I have remained pretty consist. Lets hope it starts a downward spiral and stays there.<br /><br />Didn't have soup for supper this evening. My husband is the soup maker and has been working since early this morning and got interrupted with phone calls and crises on various fronts.<br />So I opened a can of tomato soup and popped some veggie fingers into the oven.<br /><br />Water in take was low today, need to make some herbal tea to increase it. So hard when its cold.<br /><br />Going to do some exercise with my daughter - DVD.Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-72735106555552381652010-01-11T00:39:00.000-08:002010-01-11T00:58:22.070-08:00Jump Start ReportAbout a month ago my husband and I did the JumpStart of the CHIP program.<br />Felt a bit hungry for the first two days and then it went well.<br />I was very proud of myself for giving up sugar and coffee for the week.<br />I know that I can do it.<br />However I am sad to report that we left things slip back to normal on that front. I didn't however feel the need to pig-out and I just decided to do more preparation for change.<br />Now that the time has arrive to implement some of the principles of have learned reading through the CHIP program.<br />I want to make a more permanent change this time. I feel that i have grown up knowing most of the right principles but always fallen short at implementation for various reasons.<br />The one thing that has attracted me to this program is the inclusion of bread. Bread is a staple in my diet. I have succeeded in reducing the amount (quantity) bread I eat but to almost completely cut it is extremely difficult for me.<br /><br />You will notice that my menu plan for this week is totally vegetarian. I know and understand the merits of a vegetarian diet. I have always seen it as a good idea and once did it for 6 months until I was in an area where it became difficult. So I am yet to make a full commitment to a vegetarian way of life.<br />Coffee is another area in my life where I am not sure I can say that I am at the point of never drinking it.<br />So I am going to live with those two things as grey areas.<br /><br />Tuesday will be my weigh in day.Le Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554274582787944246.post-37403624965056621982010-01-11T00:27:00.000-08:002010-01-11T00:38:11.495-08:00Menu Plan for the next 4 DaysB - Breakfast, L- Lunch and S - Supper<br /><br /><br />Snacks: herbal tea (no sugar or milk), fruit and lots of water !!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday</span><br /><br />B- Oats with Sunflower seeds and milk ( must admit that I put a tsp of sugar)<br />L- Salad & 2 slices of Bread<br />S - Potato & Beans curry with tortillas, Peas and Salad<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday</span><br /><br />B- Oats / Cheerios<br />L- Homemade Lentil Burghers with Bread and salad<br />S- Soup & Bread<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday</span><br /><br />B- Oats / Cheerios<br />L- Veggie Hotdog & Bake Beans with Toast & Salad<br />S- Split pea curry with rice (Bread for me as I don't eat rice unless its Breyani)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday</span><br /><br />B- Oats / Cheerios<br />L- Banana on toast (using flora low fat margerine - not ready to leave just yet one small step at a time)<br />S- Soup & BreadLe Butterflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970400265843560303noreply@blogger.com0