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Chit Chat / Re: Keeping fit, staying strong
« on: December 27, 2012, 09:47:26 pm »
What exercise equipments does everyone have in their homes?

I only have a fitball (purchased when I was pregnant) and a couple of dumbells. And a yoga mat. I kept thinking I need to have more stuff: Ideally would like a step, kettlebells, skipping rope. But having said that, have to admit am not using the fitball and dumbells as much as I should.

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Chit Chat / Re: Keeping fit, staying strong
« on: December 27, 2012, 09:13:21 pm »


Here's a snapshot of my training plan - I am in week 16 now and today 5k easy run is on the menu :) I slept in and now miss 2 is up and hubby is still in bed because he stayed up late working so will have to wait until he wakes up before I can lace up.

Or maybe I should take miss 2 in a pram? Hmmm.

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Chit Chat / Re: Keeping fit, staying strong
« on: December 27, 2012, 09:10:55 pm »
Amy, Jamberie, what do you do at a spin class?

It's a high intensive exercise cycling class where you do intervals of easy and hard cycling (with resistance up) and you can burn up to 800 cals in the class (three muffins!), which is quite a lot. I used to go go the gym at uni and thr instructor works us hard! This reminds me that I should sign up again for lunchtime classes.

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Chit Chat / Re: What's for Dinner Tonight?
« on: December 27, 2012, 11:40:44 am »
Tofu quiche without base, steamed broccolini and spicy coconut peanut sauce. All made in the Thermie and the oven :-)


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Chit Chat / Re: Keeping fit, staying strong
« on: December 27, 2012, 11:24:15 am »
This is a great thread! I am all for getting/staying fit and fabulous!

Some of you may know that I have decided to do a full marathon in 2013. I am actually a novice runner, more of a fun runner. And I am slow. Sloooooow. My strides are short and I try not to push myself too much as I don't want to risk injury (who can afford an injury, studying, working and minding a little child). But I do love running and try to stick to my training plans.

To be honest, though, I have to work hard to keep myself motivated. Every morning, without fail, my mind tells me to get back to bed and sleep a little longer. It tells me that I have done well (I kicked all of my baby weight after I started running and am now at my slimmest, even when compared to before baby), therefore I can sit back and relax.

I have recently struggled hard with uni assignments, graduation, work starting and already crazy leading up to Christmas. I have been missing a few runs and have indulged myself in too many treats (thanks to Thermie), but got the much needed kick up the ass a couple days ago to restart my marathon training. To cement my resolution, I have finally come around to signing up for the damn thing!

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It's the Canberra Marathon in April 2013.

I hope you don't get too bored with my marathon talk in the next 16 weeks... Hoping to source some support here, too (social media is a great thing, isn't it?). I also intend to fundraise but am investigating a couple of beneficiaries before setting up an appeal.

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Chit Chat / Re: 2013 New Year Resolutions/Goals
« on: December 27, 2012, 08:16:05 am »
Here is a fantastic blog post about NY resolutions vs intentions http://amandarosewellness.com/blog/2012/intentions/

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This looks amazing! Another great reason to get the book!

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Chit Chat / Re: 2013 New Year Resolutions
« on: December 26, 2012, 04:27:15 am »
I always make new year's resolution... And would only keep half of em! I am getting better at it, though. I just want to focus on three things this year:

1. Apply for a Phd;
2. Run a full marathon;
3. Read 100 books.

To a fantastic 2013!

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Chit Chat / Re: Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« on: December 25, 2012, 05:25:53 am »
Just bought cuccinaware stuff 7 items!) from catchoftheday.com.au and paid postage only $35. They were all for free! Very happy.

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Chit Chat / Re: What have you been doing today?
« on: December 23, 2012, 07:05:05 am »
Amy, hope your grandpa is better soon xx

We had toddler tantrums all day... miss 2 refused her meals and nap... I am knackered... Bring on bedtime!

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Tips and Tricks / Re: Homemade seitan
« on: December 23, 2012, 06:57:07 am »
Hi C,

I cooked it in vege stock as I was following Tebasile's recipe to the teeth, but then realized that I had not washed out all of the bran etc, it was underprocessed, so the gluten kind of disintegrated. But I turned into meatloaf and was pleasantly surprised at how good it tasted. I minced the gluten meat with carrots and kidney beans. We had half for lunch - Will turn the rest into burger patties. This shan't deter me! I have another sack of wholemeal flour and will try again tonight :)



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Tips and Tricks / Re: Homemade seitan
« on: December 22, 2012, 11:00:03 pm »
I came across this tutorial
http://tebasileskitchen.blogspot.com.au/2009/12/homemade-seitan-with-red-fife-wheat.html?m=1

and last night decided to make seitan (spur of the moment thing).

So easy!!! I ended up with this beautiful slab of gluten meat. Will cook it this noon and see how it turns out :-)


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Do you use it sparingly or like you would use stock paste? Because my veggie stock paste goes into anything and is used up within 2 weeks. I am just asking because my freezer is filling up fast at the moment!

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Spice Mixes / Re: Fish or Chicken Season Crispy Coating (preservative free)
« on: December 22, 2012, 03:30:03 am »
Thanks Judy, will try that tomorrow as we have hard tofu in the fridge.

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Chit Chat / Re: It's a boy!!
« on: December 22, 2012, 02:03:01 am »
Congratulations!!!!! What a cutie. Enjoy your newborn cuddless and sniffs xxx

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