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Tomorrow is Monday its like the weekend is 2 seconds :Pcan't wait for time off next week(half term)

Lunch and brekkie prep for tomorrow With some few bits for my office drawer. Hubby said 'madam are you about to open a grocery store in your office' I told him you better learn from me everyday Costa is not good for you. I have found its healthier(and cheaper ) to take in my own snacks,food,tea etc.

I think I did too many squats this weekend my thighs feels like it has lead in it
No squats for a couple of days.

EfemenaXY:


Damiso, did you er...hold your nose whilst trying to swallow the plain porridge? You know, sort of like squeezing your face before taking a tablespoon of Corvonia Chesty Cough Syrup? Sorry, I just can't help laughing!

But that aside, you're doing well. It's really hard to put enough time aside for exercising whilst working. Difficult but not unachievable - and you're doing fine. Re: the escalators, I know exactly what you mean. I too do that sometimes. Not running up though, but walking briskly upwards while most people stand to the right.

Cococandy Efe described what I meant

EfemenaXY:
Damiso

Naijababe

It has started again oh! **Sob..sob..sob..**

Pele I soo feel you .. I started using Clarityn since end of February so my eye itching is not that bad but my running nose no get part 2 .

EfemenaXY:


Not good. You need to chew your food and give your stomach less work to do, girl.

Like Edwife mentioned, choosing to eat healthily shouldn't feel like such a chore. More importantly, I think you need to decide what your short term and long term goals are. If weight loss is one of them, dieting alone won't cut it. You'll need to throw in a couple of exercises to achieve that. If on the other hand you're aren't looking at weight loss but aiming to maintain your weight, then you can make up your diet as you go along, to suit your needs.

For me, weight loss is my number one priority. Once I've achieved my desired goal weight, then, I'd be looking to maintain that weight and that's when I might switch my exercises to focus mostly strength building ones, rather than fat burning and endurance exercises. So, since I'm keen to keep on shedding those lbs, I make up diets and do exercises that would help me achieve that. As per diets, I've chosen to totally eliminate all:

~ Fats/oily foods (I do feel a little bit guilty about using 2 tablespoons of palm oil for my African stir fry & Bole...)
~ All processed sugars / foods and drinks that contain those - hence my going very natural with fresh fruits and water. No sweets. No cakes. No fizzy drinks. No white/brown/sweetner or sugars.
~ Reduced sodium content / salts. Thus absolutely no ready-made meal. No crisps. No fast foods.

That explains why I've opted for the plain porridge without milk or sugars. I still get my complex carb slowly releasing energy throughout the day from the porridge. My sugars from a wide assortment of fruits. And of course, lots and lots of green vegs. I love cucumbers, lettuce, broccli, brussel sprouts, green peas, green beans/lentils, ugwu (pumpkin leaves), and cress. On the other hand, I absolutely detest leeks and spring onions. So you see, it's all about experimenting with foods that would help you achieve your desired goals.

My short term goal is to lose some weight and tone up my body muscles.But I am trying to go about it by doing having a more everyday healthy living active lifestyle approach.i have done the whole get gym membership,join certain classes, do Atkins diet, do Cambridge diet etc and I realise that I lose the weight I am motivated for a while and in between I just begin to drop off the wagon(so to speak) and I am right back to square 1.

I stumbled on a page on Instagram called healthy everyday living and her approach is what I am following at the mo. I try to exercise every single day,some days might be an intense 1 hr cardioworkout routine,some days squats/press ups/weights etc. Some days it might be setting my pedometer to 15,000 steps and getting off the train a few stops before and walking in to work,running up the escalators at Bank station(now I can't even just stand on escalators I have to run up it except am with the kids)using the upstairs bathroom at work etc.Some days it's running,skipping,jogging,dance workouts but I just have to make sure I do some sort intense physical activity everyday.Some days I manage two hours some days 30 mins. I can see the pounds gradually dropping off and most of my trousers/clothes are now looking funny on me but I am trying hard not to get carried away by that. It's a long term thing for me because i have lost weight so many times staying motivated has always been my issue.

That porridge na wa. In my mind I was like warrisdis na who send me message.But I like pushing myself .I have thrown out all my sweetners and have taken Edwife advise and now use one one tsp of brown sugar with my tea .Or I use honey. Last night sef I had one of my fruit teas with nothing at all sef so I know I will get there eventually.

Well done everyone you just don't know how many people you might be motivating.One thing I have realised is that you can get a lot of motivation online esp if you don't have anyone physically pushing towards that goal. fitness/healthy eating buddies help to motivate you when you are about to drop off the wagon. They are sooo important. I have gotten a lot of keep fit and healthy living food ideas online and they are indeed a life saver. I am even in a group on FB called WEW women encouraging women to workout and it's awesome.so many inspiring stories on there.

edwife:
Dami diet is not a torture,it is a lifelong commitment so you need to make it as comfortable and fun for yourself.

Many go for what they are not comfortable and give up quickly,you can add a lot of healthy stuff to your oat-it does not have to be bland.

You can add blueberries,bananas or honey,still very healthy if not more.

When you think diet,think lifelong palate,health,fun,experiment....so many rule sometimes makes it boring. Don't overhaul your entire diet—make small changes that you will be able to maintain for a very long time.

Edwife don't mind me o I am trying to challenge my palate that's why I decided to try the bland oats.

I am definitely not going down the diet diet route(been there done that was even on Cambridge diet when I found out I was pregnant with my son). It's a total lifestyle thing for me so instead of dieting I am making healthier choices and practising portion control. Also trying to eat more fruit and veg and cutting out unnecessary snacking in between meals. I more or less eat the same food but in a healthier way e.g instead of frying meat fish plantain etc i bake or grill, instead of pouring oil in my my porridge I measure with a spoon swapped white sliced bread to wholemeal pitta bread and stuff like that.

I just wanted to see if I could actually have my porridge bland and like you can see my palate is saying no

Hard choice I had to make this morning

Unfortunately I went for Alpen.. I will try the bland oats again tomorrow (Father Lord in Heaven help me amen )

MMotimo:
Too many rules killing the spontaneity in marriages -
He should do this, she should do that
It's not about rules, marry someone who at least likes you a lot (and that you like a lot too) if you can't find one who loves you head over heels
If you can be buddies, your relationship will go that much smoother
Don't get bogged down with dos and don'ts
She must be able to cook, he must be able to cook, she must wash clothes, he must wash clothes and all the other distractions
Marriage should start with friendship and deciding what you can accommodate/tolerate with the right person
In the end, there is little that is non-negotiable

#ditchtherules

I taya for all this protocol.

zemaye:
Omg bless dunni of dooneys blog.
So today I made this delish akara abi na pankara she call am. Just a drop of oil beans paste made like pancake.
It taste just like akara just minus the excess oil
I am a sucker for akara na Im dey undo my hard work
So welcome to this new version I no dey for excess oil again!
Cc
Chillisauce
EfemenaXY
Babe3
Moca
I don tyre to type make all of una see am o

Dooneys kitchen deserves a medal for making Nigerian cuisine contemporary. I am one of the 'tribe' on instagram.

EfemenaXY:


Plain porridge is soooo good. I don't even need it with fruits, but I add them, just to fulfill all righteousness.


Give it time. I think it's because your palate is still used to processed sugar / sweeteners, that's why you find the taste of plain porridge unbearable.

Your salad / meal is excellent. I see you removed the skin from your chicken - well done. You still need your carbs though. For energy. Follow the 50-30-20 rule. Use it as your guideline and you'll be fine.

Ok oo I hope so ..you know when you just shove food down your throat so you don't taste it that's what I did this morning.I washed it down with water But I guess I can if I put my mind to it.

It takes keeping at it and your body or palate just gets used to the good stuff. I find it difficult it very difficult eating deep fried food these days.I take out kitchen towel and start squeezing the oil or my stomach just starts feeling queasy at the look of it.Me that I love puff puff I could only eat one last Sunday when someone brought it to church..all the oil stains in foil pan just put me off.I was so shocked at myself.

God bless whoever invented the oil spray even that sef I have mastered how to use sparingly or not at all.

Ok let me confess I added roast chicken I nefa reash to chop veg without carbs or protein. see below the actual meal

No skin though and it was roast chicken breast. I tried bland oats this morning. Yuk. Normally have Alpen fruit and nuts or granola with fruit and yoghurt but efemenaxy I don't think that bland one is for me o. The bananas made it a bit bearable though

Lunch

Funny enough I am also begginning to love cucumbers. Efe you are a good influence. I have used 3 sticks(Abi what will you call it ) so far this week.

UK

Ewuro4:
The dude is coockoo... I know he didn't die in that fire and will resurface to taunt Beth's life in future... Are you watching the new season? I won't tell Please start recording "Secret & lies" (though first season is over here) that show is sick.

Who says Scandal & Empire have anything in common?? I don't see any similarities btw the two shows oh

What strong female? Taraj yes, Olivia what's so strong about a woman that's always fantasizing and sleeping with a married man

Am I the only one watching "Mad Men" ??

Some people ni o. I can't even see any parallels except for the black female lead sha.Olivia Pope can be a fantasist jare the way she rotates between 'Vermont' and 'The Sun' can be very hilarious. I have read somewhere though that castigating that character for sleeping with a married man is 'slut shaming' yeah I am watching the new seriesof stalker.Scary.will watch out for 'secrets and lies'.

Hello everyone

Ok...finally got round to watching Empire(sha wanted to see what all the hype was about) and I don't get all the comparisons with Scandal can't even see the similarities(ok strong black female lead characters) that's about where it ends for me.i like taraji and Terence Howard sha so il keep watching.

Ewuro4 seen some episodes of stalker.chilling thought Perry was sick but Ray is sicker(if that is a word)

naijababe:
I nor cook asaro today. Dinner is efo riro and rice. Made some banana loaf from left bananas too...

All this efo's you are sharing.

naijababe:
Damiso, my mentions that you are sharing eh! There is good o. Didn't know this thread exists. As a foodie, na here I suppose dey sleep and wake up.

I surprise say you nefa reash hia

Oya upload asaro.

Ewuro4:
Edwife, Damiso It was Delishh

I used Freshwater Salmon, Kale , spinach, green bell peppers, herbanero, t.paste .

And ofcourse oga ate it with rice

Yummy defo trying with salmon next

bukatyne:
Love anything plantain. Had a store I used to by chips by the dozen... I am sure they believed I resold it.

Used to by bunches to fry inside my freezer

Chilli is really inspiring.

Send mine boli o! Will send bole to efe.

Will do .but you have the proper boli in Lagos (I guess that's where you are based) joor all join with the dust,fumes( the day hubby analysed roadside food germs I almost fought him ) newspaper etc.na the germs dey make am sweet

Ewuro4:
I'm trying this tomorrow- Happy Mother's Day

Same to you sis.

Ewuro4:
Game night snack
Bbqd (Suya seasoning, herbanero pepper) Cornish Hen.

Friedplantain where's garri.

Proper ijebu garri is too sure with this.. with omi tutu to sewon(ice cold water)

Looks yummy I love suya pepper .i need to buzz naijababe to get her recipe(if she will give me) have run out after doing Father Christmas with the one I was sent.

edwife:
Damiso had to do it,just added baby spinach and tomato cherries.I used catfish

looks yum. The catfish idea sounds lovely. I am thinking of trying with salmon too.

edwife:
Really?i have never use it before...

I hope they sell it here.

Thanks.

They do. In proper African stores.they sell in the Asian ones but uhmm sometimes it's not original. Check the Ghanian owned ones as well.

My mum sends to me as well that's my moisturiser. I mix it with cocoa butter and I am good to go. That's one advantage of being a darky I don't have to use my kids trust fund to 'maintain' my complexion.

bukatyne:
Is kale not ewedu?

Is it ? I haven't tried it saw it on one naija food blog that I follow. If you can follow her blog she gives the most amazing tips on how to make naija dishes easier and healthier. The blog is called dooneyskitchen.

EfemenaXY:
Lol! I used Ugwu (pumpkin leaves) Dami

But yeah, that dish is just something else. I made some more of it yesterday. Didn't know what I've been missing and it's soooo healthy, so thanks again to you and chillisauce.

It really is. Plantain is a complex carb that is rich in iron,it's just knowing how to eat it in a healthy way. My kids like it boiled but I find it too squishy. I used spinach cos I have not been able to go African food shopping.

Lots of good advise you have received.If lazy me can do it with my first,you can do it.

My church member did the belly pressing thing for a week ( I hated it so much) told her I was ok after that and hubby continued for a few days till I stopped letting him know when I was taking my bath .

When it's just both you most sensible men will have no option than to muck in. I was a bit lucky as hubby had 4 weeks off work 2 weeks paternity and 2 weeks annual leave. If you are coming to the UK midwives visit you every 2 days for first 7 days the health visitor takes off and visit you weekly or bi weekly till the 6 week check.

You will be fine honey .May God grant you and your precious lil one safe delivery and good health.

bukatyne:
Just Thank you No I will send it?

The bole or boli? Have you heard bole before?

No o it's called Iya Oni boli ;Dbut I have noticed that's non Yorubas pronounce it


Ok I will send some you . Want to make some today but this time Efe style with spinach and the likes. Love plantain not a fan of the boiled version staying off deep fried food so bole is my only option.

Ewuro4:
@analysis #1... "Let me lead you to the bathroom" funny die

My husband will ask you if he's done anything wrong ... Hahaha

Lord have mercy, NL is full of beans today.

the kind side eye I will get ehn..

SAMBARRY:
Haaaaaa innocent kiss



do you have the fear of God at all





you call that deep/intimate French kiss innocent





bros adjust ya glasses

Sambarry deep/intimate kiss
Me I can't see any deep/ intimate kiss
Let me go and look for my glasses

I looked at the picture again it was a light feathery kiss no tongues involved. ..

Absolutely nothing...I would even say awww

Na wa for some comments

armyofone:
Ladies, what is the closest vegetable to ugwu or any vegetable that goes well with authentic native egusi ? Or something for efo soup?
I'm so tired of this chewy baby spinach.

Osisi, Efe, chilli, LaurenCoco, damiso and ya all please share.

Kale like most people have said.. I have not even tried it just seen it on alot of naija food blogs.

bukatyne:
Yum yum

Someone said it was bole?

Na boli I know sha

thank you I think its a mis spelling.

smartmom:
Baked this 2 days ago.

Efemenaxy, Chillisauce, edwife, moca, damiso, take note I didnt eat it o! only baked it for someone.

Nice cake well done smartmom