Eden Lives Healthy-Wednesday 2/23/11 @ 8:00 EST

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Eden Lives Healthy-Wednesday 2/23/11 @ 8:00 EST

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Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by BeautiFullFigured
I wish I had gotten here earlier...but I'd like to join in on the conversation. I have a great resource of healthy eating cookbooks full of all sorts of delicious healthy recipes if any one is interested.
I'm going to be starting a thread for healthy recipes.

I think it would be great if we could include Calories/Fat/Carbs/Pro tein per serving. Sparkpeople.com is a great resource for food logging and they even have a recipe builder there.
02/23/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
I would like to suggest drinking tap water, as long as yours is good. There is lots of good minerals in tap water that you can not get in purified bottle water. It is good for the environment as well.
Oh that is what I drink, tap water. Though I wonder what makes the ... smart water different from all the other water bottle water? You know the one Jennifer Anniston promotes.
02/23/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Great job BBW. I think this will be a big help to the community.
Thank you, I really hope so. You all are going to be a big help for ME too!
02/23/2011
Contributor: macho99 macho99
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
I would like to suggest drinking tap water, as long as yours is good. There is lots of good minerals in tap water that you can not get in purified bottle water. It is good for the environment as well.
do those brita pitcher thingies still count as tap?
02/23/2011
Contributor: Maiden Maiden
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
GOALS!

I want us to all have a goal every month. Most habits are formed in 21 days. This means we should take, at minimum, this amount of time to create healthy habits! What this will do is give everyone in the community something we all ... more
These two things are the building blocks to any life style, especially if you plan on changing a lot in the future like diet and exercise.
02/23/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by UrNaughtyaAngel
Oh that is what I drink, tap water. Though I wonder what makes the ... smart water different from all the other water bottle water? You know the one Jennifer Anniston promotes.
I bet the Smart Water probably has extra minerals.
02/23/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by UrNaughtyaAngel
you know a lot about vitamins and supplements which one is good for energy? I keep saying how I am going to start walking again and I don't.
I use Google a lot to find out my information. I also have a friend who is a naturalist (sort of) and she helps me sort through my info.
02/23/2011
Contributor: BeautiFullFigured BeautiFullFigured
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Originally posted by UrNaughtyaAngel
you know a lot about vitamins and supplements which one is good for energy? I keep saying how I am going to start walking again and I don't.
I know this question wasn't directed at me but....B-vitamins and iron are supposed to be the best for energy. I can say the iron especially has worked for myself.
02/23/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Kayla
I bet the Smart Water probably has extra minerals.
It has electrolytes in it. It helps hydrate you more. But it's really only beneficial if you're putting out sweat.
02/23/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
BBW, I want to thank you for hosting this meeting for us. It was great and I cannot wait til the next one.
02/23/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
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Originally posted by Maiden
Weight gain and low self esteem go hand in hand. Even when I first started gaining weight, I didn't mind all that much. I still felt beautiful and sexy and I bought clothes that helped with that. Now I've gotten to the sizes that are hard to ... more
Yes, exactly. That is what happen with me at first I was like ooh I am gaining weight again and bought a few nice outfits but I kept gaining. And now like you I am either in pj pants, or sweat pants and t with hair back at home watching tv or on the computer. No good.
02/23/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by BeautiFullFigured
I know this question wasn't directed at me but....B-vitamins and iron are supposed to be the best for energy. I can say the iron especially has worked for myself.
Let's be cautious with iron because it's easy to OD on. Literally. It is good for energy, but only if you're deficient. If you don't eat foods that are naturally rich in iron (dark, leafy greens and red meats are the most common), then you might be deficient.

If you're worried, I would go to your doctor and get your iron levels tested. Invest in SlowFe which is a time release and it doesn't bombard your body with a big dose of the iron at once.
02/23/2011
Contributor: BluePixi BluePixi
shoot, I had to leave for a while. I have been trying to get back into the habit of drinking more water or at least more unsweetened drinks. Does anyone know if tea is ever a good substitute for water? I don't like the taste of our tap water and bottled water gets ridiculous after awhile, I like water with a twist of citrus but I never think to fix it unless I make a pitcher full and I know I am going to drink the whole thing over a day.
02/23/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Jul!a
BBW, I want to thank you for hosting this meeting for us. It was great and I cannot wait til the next one.
Thank you very much for all your help in getting this started too!
02/23/2011
Contributor: Maiden Maiden
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
Have you tried adding lemon juice to your water? (you can get a little plastic lemon of lemon juice for under $1... just add a little squeeze! You can get lime too!)
That is what I do! I also make a big insulated cup of ice water and keep it full all day long. I made a habit of taking a big drink every time I walked passed it, and it's there already made when I get thirsty, so I am not tempted to make a glass of soda. When I get tired of the lemon juice and want something with a little bit of sweet, I pour a splash ( just a splash ) of my son's juicy juice in the cup. It really flavors the water and all you need is literally like a tablespoon amount.
02/23/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
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Originally posted by Kayla
I bet the Smart Water probably has extra minerals.
Oh thats what it is. So I guess minerals are good, lol what are minerals. I know about vitamins but what is consider a mineral, is it stuff like zinc?
02/23/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by BluePixi
shoot, I had to leave for a while. I have been trying to get back into the habit of drinking more water or at least more unsweetened drinks. Does anyone know if tea is ever a good substitute for water? I don't like the taste of our tap water and ... more
Not really. The caffeine (even white tea has caffeine) is a diuretic and makes you lose hydration. I highly recommend a Brita pitcher or a Pur faucet thing. It makes the water SO MUCH MORE bearable to drink and it's pennies a gallon versus the big $$ you spend on bottles.
02/23/2011
Contributor: Maiden Maiden
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Originally posted by Dustedtwin
I would think that we could post how our changed habits is affecting our relationships (both in and out of the bedroom). That could be motivation for the rest of us!
OMG... yes! Mine and my man's weight gain have made us both low on energy and self esteem. Where this makes me want sex more as a stress reliever, ego boost, etc. he is the exact opposite. The end result is we are barely having sex once a week, and I am getting really frustrated.
02/23/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
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Originally posted by BeautiFullFigured
I know this question wasn't directed at me but....B-vitamins and iron are supposed to be the best for energy. I can say the iron especially has worked for myself.
Thanks for answering sweetie. Well I am eating more spinach but I do so with my eggs. So I have to just have it in a different way. I heard that B12 is good so maybe I should buy some.
02/23/2011
Contributor: BeautiFullFigured BeautiFullFigured
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
Let's be cautious with iron because it's easy to OD on. Literally. It is good for energy, but only if you're deficient. If you don't eat foods that are naturally rich in iron (dark, leafy greens and red meats are the most common), ... more
Yes, iron worked for me because I don't eat red meat often. I have been anemic in the past. :/
02/23/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
I use Google a lot to find out my information. I also have a friend who is a naturalist (sort of) and she helps me sort through my info.
Oh that is great that you have a friend that is a naturalist can you ask her a few questions for me or if she can say what website is good to find out stuff that might help with illness.
02/23/2011
Contributor: Maiden Maiden
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
Actually drinking COLD water burns calories. It causes your body to physically warm the water to process it through your body.
Yes, and iced green tea boosts metabolism!
02/23/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Maiden
Yes, and iced green tea boosts metabolism!
There are also green tea supplements you can get that are not caffeinated that will help with that too. Just make sure you're not getting the caffeinated stuff.
02/23/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by UrNaughtyaAngel
Oh that is great that you have a friend that is a naturalist can you ask her a few questions for me or if she can say what website is good to find out stuff that might help with illness.
She's not a professional, she just reads a lot.
02/23/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Gotta run folks, but I wanted to leave you all with something my mom taught me when I was little.

Your body gets rid of bad stuff one of four ways.
1. Burn it, as in energy for exercise.
2. Sweat it out.
3. Out your nose
4. Poo/Pee

Anything you do that will help these processes along will benefit you greatly.

Oh I almost forgot...



02/23/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Gotta run folks, but I wanted to leave you all with something my mom taught me when I was little.

Your body gets rid of bad stuff one of four ways.
1. Burn it, as in energy for exercise.
2. Sweat it out.
3. Out your nose
4. ... more
We love you too Tim!
02/23/2011
Contributor: Maiden Maiden
Quote:
Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
I would like to suggest drinking tap water, as long as yours is good. There is lots of good minerals in tap water that you can not get in purified bottle water. It is good for the environment as well.
At least get a Brita pitcher. It is so much better on you AND the environment. I would love to be able to drink water right from my tap, but it tastes bad out here in the country. At least we don't have well water, but still, it tastes really funky. I can't even make iced tea with it, so I have TWO Brita pitchers just so I can make iced tea.
02/23/2011
Contributor: BluePixi BluePixi
Quote:
Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Gotta run folks, but I wanted to leave you all with something my mom taught me when I was little.

Your body gets rid of bad stuff one of four ways.
1. Burn it, as in energy for exercise.
2. Sweat it out.
3. Out your nose
4. ... more
I you too
02/23/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
Quote:
Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
We love you too Tim!
Yes we do Tim thanks and Good Luck Tomorrow
02/23/2011
Contributor: Maiden Maiden
Quote:
Originally posted by BeautiFullFigured
I know this question wasn't directed at me but....B-vitamins and iron are supposed to be the best for energy. I can say the iron especially has worked for myself.
Yes, but every one should be real careful about iron supplements. It is one of the vitamins that can actually be harmful, even FATAL if you have too much in your system. I was told by my doctor to not to take more than what is in a multivitamin unless your are specifically instructed to do so by a doctor who will monitoring your iron levels closely.
02/23/2011