BABE3:
@ edwife, you can't compare the servings of sugar in fruits to the servings in coca-cola. Coco cola is nothing but refined sugar. Bad, bad and bad. It's sugar in it's worst form.

In fruits, however, the sugar is getting balanced out by fiber, protein sometimes, vitamins, potassium, etc.

Fruits are very essential. They are a good source of simple carbs. It's a balanced food, unlike coco-cola and fruit juice. Healthy sugar can't be compared to refined sugar.

And, butter is the worst form of fat there is. It's contains mostly trans-fat and saturated fat, the worst kind of fats. It's always good to find foods that has mono-unsaturated or poly-unsaturated fat. Foods like avocado, extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil etc. Basically, plant based oil.


You get enough cholesterol and bad fats from animal meat already, there's no need adding extra to your meals.

You wonder why vegetarians live a long and healthy life?

I've got to agree with you on this.

There was a program on tv a few weeks ago about how bad processed sugar really can be for us as per the energy contained in it and its sugar consumers not burning up all that excess energy.

Didn't watch the whole program to the end, but there was a bit where sugar was extracted from the Sugar Cane plant, stripped of all its fibres, etc. This sugar was then refined to the pure sugar we get sold to / use for our coffees, teas, desserts, etc. Anyway a little teaspoon of this sugar was sucked into a tube and then blown out at the other end onto a small fire...

The transformation was something else. It was like a mini explosion! And to think all that energy from just one miserly teaspoon of sugar? Then when you stop to think about the amount of pure sugar that goes into your average muffins, chocolates, fizzy drinks...??

Ah! You'll almost swear not to touch that stuff. So yes, sugar from fruits is a lot, lot better than what you get from processed fruit drinks / fizzy drinks / pop. But even then, one's still got to go easy on the fruits. Spread them out and not too much at once.

Evina you should be here.

Supper (Okra Soup), I take it as a main dish. Very filling too..

EfemenaXY:


I've got to agree with you on this.

There was a program on tv a few weeks ago about how bad processed sugar really can be for us as per the energy contained in it and its sugar consumers not burning up all that excess energy.

Didn't watch the whole program to the end, but there was a bit where sugar was extracted from the Sugar Cane plant, stripped of all its fibres, etc. This sugar was then refined to the pure sugar we get sold to / use for our coffees, teas, desserts, etc. Anyway a little teaspoon of this sugar was sucked into a tube and then blown out at the other end onto a small fire...

The transformation was something else. It was like a mini explosion! And to think all that energy from just one miserly teaspoon of sugar? Then when you stop to think about the amount of pure sugar that goes into your average muffins, chocolates, fizzy drinks...??

Ah! You'll almost swear not to touch that stuff. So yes, sugar from fruits is a lot, lot better than what you get from processed fruit drinks / fizzy drinks / pop. But even then, one's still got to go easy on the fruits. Spread them out and not too much at once.

Those drinks are something else.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZp29Qeu8_U

Pls watch that short video. I never looked back after I saw that. Haven had coco-cola and co in a year; I never will.

My new found snack (in the spirit of moving away from fried meals)

BABE3:
Who here knows how to swim?
That's one I my goals this summer; learn swimming. It's embarrassing when I go to a beach or pool and I can only play with the water.... and pose for pictures.

First thing.
Go natural or wear braids.

With weaves on, you are long on a ride.
Without weaves you date your self.

Sort out the hair, then the rest follows
I'm not professional but I'm good for survival .

I used to hate salads, but now I can't seem to get enough, and I take most of my fruits as smootie.

haduwa:
Supper (Okra Soup), I take it as a main dish. Very filling too..

This soup calling me.
Nice

EfemenaXY:


Lol! Words of wisdom there Chilli.

But yes, I find that these days, I eat smaller portions and try to make sure they're as healthy and fresh as can be. No processed stuff and I drink lots and lots and lots of water to hydrate my skin. Anyway, I missed brekki, cos of my having a late lie-in + doing my workouts later...

Cornflakes with skimmed milk (and not a grain of sugar), cucumber slices, and an apple.

I will be like you when I grow up.

I'm still having my chocalatine and tea for breakfast.

This is food!
@ haduwa,i hail

Chillisauce:

This soup calling me.
Nice

Hahaha

Some days I try to "Zigzag" my calorie intake,those days that you don't care the amount of calorie taken.

Brown Rice & Pepper Soup.

Vegetable Soup as a main dish. Most times as early supper.

BABE3:
Who here knows how to swim?

That's one I my goals this summer; learn swimming. It's embarrassing when I go to a beach or pool and I can only play with the water.... and pose for pictures.

I do.

Since the age of 17. Learnt at the swimming pools in our housing estate back in Naija. Oh those school holidays before and after JAMB. The pool side was one of the happening places to be. So many fit guys eager to teach ladies how to swim.

Used to go there with my aunt when she was off duty. My chaperone.

Sigh...

EfemenaXY:


Nah, I'd rather stick with my jogging.

Speaking of which, I think the muscle / tendon or whatever it was I pulled seems to have healed nicely. After nearly two weeks off, I went a-jogging today. Managed to do 5 laps (7.5 miles) for 1hr 20 mins without stopping at all. So you see, I'm easing back into my routine gently. Hopefully, before long, I'll be able to get back to my 7 laps pre-injury...

And before that, I did one hour's worth of intensive Cardio exercises in my back garden. So a total of 2hrs 20mins exercising today. I'll do my sit-ups and lower abdominal exercises in the evening when Mr Temptation a.k.a food cravings starts to creep in. I love this lady! For now, I'm only able to handle 3^1/2 out of her recommend 5 exercises. The last one in that video is toughest for me.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7u_sdYNS_k

U get injury before?
I don't know o.
Sorry o and I'm happy u r better.

There is this thing I usually suffer from.
When preggy, my right leg will be paining and itching me inside at my ankle and upper feet.
Heard it's the sciatic vein wahala.
After preggy, it continued.
When I started running on treadmill,i noticed a change as it d pain and itching is reducing.
At times I don't remember it for two days.

One of the benefits of exercise. Funny enuf,it has started again. Once u wanna retire for the night,it will start.
So I need this exercise more than all of u
Will love to start going to gym but no space at all.

Chillisauce:


I will be like you when I grow up.

I'm still having my chocalatine and tea for breakfast.

Lol!

moca:

U get injury before?
I don't know o.
Sorry o and I'm happy u r better.

There is this thing I usually suffer from.
When preggy, my right leg will be paining and itching me inside at my ankle and upper feet.
Heard it's the sciatic vein wahala.
After preggy, it continued.
When I started running on treadmill,i noticed a change as it d pain and itching is reducing.
At times I don't remember it for two days.

One of the benefits of exercise. Funny enuf,it has started again. Once u wanna retire for the night,it will start.
So I need this exercise more than all of u
Will love to start going to gym but no space at all.

Thanks dear.

I can't stand gyms. I really can't. I prefer exercising out in the open.

BABE3:
Who here knows how to swim?

That's one I my goals this summer; learn swimming. It's embarrassing when I go to a beach or pool and I can only play with the water.... and pose for pictures.

I'm a good swimmer. I leant in 2006 and I was taught just once. Till today I can't say how I became this good.

Herzumpther:
Sweet corn and ketchup with sweet potatoes and grilled chicken.......

Abeg I'm I on the right path?

Been meaning to respond to this.

Yep, you're on the right path. Minus the ketchup.

Here's an extract I got. Can't post the link because I don't want the spambot to get me today.

Just one tablespoon of commercially prepared ketchup typically contains four grams of sugar. And many people consume much more than one tablespoon at a time, which quickly builds up your daily sugar load. Like ketchup, sugar (especially HFCS) is added to nearly all processed foods, along with a lot of sodium and other flavor enhancers, and it doesn’t take too long to exceed your maximum daily fructose limit (25 grams or less).

It's a lot better if you make it yourself, rather than buy the heavily processed ones where the tomatoes used have been over cooked.

EfemenaXY:


Been meaning to respond to this.

Yep, you're on the right path. Minus the ketchup.

Here's an extract I got. Can't post the link because I don't want the spambot to get me today.

Just one tablespoon of commercially prepared ketchup typically contains four grams of sugar. And many people consume much more than one tablespoon at a time, which quickly builds up your daily sugar load. Like ketchup, sugar (especially HFCS) is added to nearly all processed foods, along with a lot of sodium and other flavor enhancers, and it doesn’t take too long to exceed your maximum daily fructose limit (25 grams or less).

It's a lot better if you make it yourself, rather than buy the heavily processed ones where the tomatoes used have been over cooked.

Thanks ma'am. How do I make it myself?

EfemenaXY:


Been meaning to respond to this.

Yep, you're on the right path. Minus the ketchup.

Here's an extract I got. Can't post the link because I don't want the spambot to get me today.

Just one tablespoon of commercially prepared ketchup typically contains four grams of sugar. And many people consume much more than one tablespoon at a time, which quickly builds up your daily sugar load. Like ketchup, sugar (especially HFCS) is added to nearly all processed foods, along with a lot of sodium and other flavor enhancers, and it doesn’t take too long to exceed your maximum daily fructose limit (25 grams or less).

It's a lot better if you make it yourself, rather than buy the heavily processed ones where the tomatoes used have been over cooked.

Thanks for this. I was going to reply Herz yesterday about the ketchup but I didn't want to do oversabi.


So most people here can swim... Not bad at all.

BABE3:


Thanks for this. I was going to reply Herz yesterday about the ketchup but I didn't want to do oversabi.


So most people here can swim... Not bad at all.

I wanted to know that was why I threw the question open to everybody. There is no oversabi here ma'am.

Herzumpther:
Thanks ma'am. How do I make it myself?

I wouldn't know oh!

Never made it myself but it should be do-able. I'm sure there's something on youtube about this...

BABE3:

Thanks for this. I was going to reply Herz yesterday about the ketchup but I didn't want to do oversabi.
So most people here can swim... Not bad at all.

Nah, you're okay.

We're all here to learn.

Chillisauce:


Menh., this ass strong oh.
Like the toned body .

Edwife, I have stolen the thing. Saw it under her bed. Putting it in my car right now. She will see it after one month.

Lol at least two months ,buckle up because you will start experiencing muscle pain,especially you arms but that's all good because in no time they will go away.

Goodluck

Herzumpther:


I wanted to know that was why I threw the question open to everybody. There is no oversabi here ma'am.

No vex.

Herzumpther:
Evina you should be here.

I'm here.

I can't swim
Haven't tried a bit.
Will learn maybe next yr.(all things being equal)
Wonderful way to burn calories and tone ur muscle
If one can swim like one hour 3 times a week, no need doing any other exercise.

BABE3:


No vex.

No o lol.

@Evina come and learn how to reduce more so your size 6 gown will fit you well next month.

BABE3:



Those drinks are something else.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZp29Qeu8_U

Pls watch that short video. I never looked back after I saw that. Haven had coco-cola and co in a year; I never will.

Now that was absolutely disgusting.

It's just too bad that the stuff is addictive though. Thank goodness for my 1 litre of water consumed (each) in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Herzumpther:
No o lol.

@Evina come and learn how to reduce more so your size 6 gown will fit you well next month.

Babe, hmmmm. I am such a foodie I do intense cardiovascular based workout then find myself eating all them high calorie food. the thing dey tire me. Lol.

Evina:


Babe, hmmmm. I am such a foodie I do intense cardiovascular based workout then find myself eating all them high calorie food. the thing dey tire me. Lol.

Lol.

Cooking Stew with hand chopped tomatoes and red peppers plus curry leaves

Wait till I serve it
Everything will be healthy