After the diet changes we've made, I was hoping that our underarm scents would kind of, you know, GO AWAY. Well, that didn't happen, so after trying coconut oil as a deodorant, we've gone back to using our previous favourites (mine is "Sweet Bliss" by Soft & Dri Pulse).
Maybe I'll try again later once I've been off the sugar for awhile (not counting maple syrup here). We'll see.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Uhhh...damn.
From healthzone.ca:
Canada has escalated its recall of processed food containing hydrolyzed vegetable protein that may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria.
More than two dozen items are on the latest Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) warning list of food that could be contaminated. The move follows a recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration which currently lists 101 products.
All contain hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) produced by Basic Food Flavors Inc. in Las Vegas. The recalls started in the U.S. last week after FDA inspectors found salmonella bacteria contaminating Basic Food’s equipment.
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HVP is a flavour-enhancing, soy-based additive used in processed foods. Some of the HVP affected by the recall has spent “several months” in the food production chain, Gravelle said.
The FDA said last week the recall had the potential to be “very large.”
The Canadian list, which began on Sunday with two types of pretzels, now includes the whole range of Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips in sweet Maui onion flavour, soup mixes, vegetable dips and tomato and basil Quaker mini rice cakes.
The U.S. recall covers boullion, mixes for dips, dressing, gravy, salads, soup and stuffings and snacks.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Burn, Baby, Burn!
After eating a delectable dinner of broiled salmon and veggies, Hubby and I went for a nice walk. I was feeling pretty energetic (I've noticed I have more energy lately and no longer get sleepy at work), so after a few minutes of warming up I asked if he was into jogging to the second lamp post ahead. He said sure, so off we went at a gentle clip.
*huff, puff, we're finally there*
I am severely out of shape. Never mind the fact that we don't have proper running shoes (those Vibram Five Fingers sound intriguing, but I'm not sure if they'd be warm enough in the winter, even if the sidewalks are bare and dry) or proper posture. Regardless, we alternated the walking and jogging until we were home and it did get easier as we went.
Can't wait to do it again. :)
Today I also tried my tea with only cream in it; no sugar. It was actually drinkable, so that's it! No more sugar in my tea! Yay!
*huff, puff, we're finally there*
I am severely out of shape. Never mind the fact that we don't have proper running shoes (those Vibram Five Fingers sound intriguing, but I'm not sure if they'd be warm enough in the winter, even if the sidewalks are bare and dry) or proper posture. Regardless, we alternated the walking and jogging until we were home and it did get easier as we went.
Can't wait to do it again. :)
Today I also tried my tea with only cream in it; no sugar. It was actually drinkable, so that's it! No more sugar in my tea! Yay!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
On My Merry Way...
...to 140 lbs! Woot!! I could have done better, but I'm happy with this week's weigh-in. Hubby just made chocolate chip cookies so I have to avoid those (had to taste-test them already, of course). We ran out of apples a few days ago and I'm missing them. I really love gala apples.
Last Sunday I finally tried a homemade granola cereal recipe that turned out really well. The yield was huge so it's lasted us through the week, having some each day as breakfast and occasionally on top of some yogurt. Hubby and I will have to share the kitchen tonight as he makes bread and I make more cereal. I'm so happy we have the ability to make our own stuff rather than buying boxes of granola bars from the store. They're so full of garbage it's not funny.
To update on the no poo side of things, I cheated and used a touch of shampoo this past Thursday, but only because I had a job interview. I really didn't want to risk having an off scent. It was only a touch, but I really feared that I'd blown this whole thing by doing so. I'm not sure if it stripped all of the natural oils I'd painstakingly brushed through the ends of my hair, or if I just thought it did. Either way, I'm off the poo again and back on track. Still no soap on anything but my hands, which are dry and itchy as usual. The coconut oil isn't helping so much, it turns out. My legs are itchy again as well.
Just less than 3 weeks til BARBADOS!!!!!!!!
| Date | Weight | BF Weight | BF % | Body Water % | Bone Mass % |
| 02/13/2010 02/20/2010 02/27/2010 03/06/2010 | 162.5 161.9 158.7 157.2 | 50.9 51.1 48.6 47.6 | 31.4 31.6 30.7 30.3 | 50.0 49.9 50.5 50.8 | 6.5 6.5 6.4 6.4 |
Last Sunday I finally tried a homemade granola cereal recipe that turned out really well. The yield was huge so it's lasted us through the week, having some each day as breakfast and occasionally on top of some yogurt. Hubby and I will have to share the kitchen tonight as he makes bread and I make more cereal. I'm so happy we have the ability to make our own stuff rather than buying boxes of granola bars from the store. They're so full of garbage it's not funny.
To update on the no poo side of things, I cheated and used a touch of shampoo this past Thursday, but only because I had a job interview. I really didn't want to risk having an off scent. It was only a touch, but I really feared that I'd blown this whole thing by doing so. I'm not sure if it stripped all of the natural oils I'd painstakingly brushed through the ends of my hair, or if I just thought it did. Either way, I'm off the poo again and back on track. Still no soap on anything but my hands, which are dry and itchy as usual. The coconut oil isn't helping so much, it turns out. My legs are itchy again as well.
Just less than 3 weeks til BARBADOS!!!!!!!!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Hint of Wet Dog
I'm really getting tired of my hair/scalp/whatever smelling like wet friggin' dog. I mean, I give it a really good rinse with hot water in the shower (followed by a cool rinse) and brush it every night (you should see the wax build-up on the brush!), but it smells like this allllll the damned time! If I run my hand through my hair to smooth it down, my hand smells. When I shake my hair back and forth to give it some lift, I smell a hint of wet dog.
When I walk by people at work they must wonder WTF that scent is. Really. WTF??!
Think I might have to use the cider vinegar again. *sigh*
When I walk by people at work they must wonder WTF that scent is. Really. WTF??!
Think I might have to use the cider vinegar again. *sigh*
Saturday, February 27, 2010
YESSSSSS!!
It's been an interesting week; the most exciting part was when I attended a Crematorium Operator Certification program, especially since I'm not currently employed in the death care industry. Now I have 12 months to complete 50 cases and achieve certification. This should be interesting...
Anyway, let's get on to the goods!
Happy dance! I was a pretty good girl this week, eating MOSTLY unprocessed, REAL food with some peanuts and corn thrown in (very little). We enjoyed some new treats this week; our variation of Mark's cocoa and coconut snacks, and I also made a veggie-loaded hamburger soup. We stuffed ourselves silly on that soup (accompanied by a buttered slice of homemade bread) and something must be working because I've been more regular this week than ever.
YESSSS!!
Anyway, let's get on to the goods!
| Date | Weight | BF Weight | BF % | Body Water % | Bone Mass % |
| 02/06/2010 02/13/2010 02/20/2010 02/27/2010 | 160.3 162.5 161.9 158.7 | 49.6 50.9 51.1 48.6 | 31.0 31.4 31.6 30.7 | 50.3 50.0 49.9 50.5 | 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.4 |
Happy dance! I was a pretty good girl this week, eating MOSTLY unprocessed, REAL food with some peanuts and corn thrown in (very little). We enjoyed some new treats this week; our variation of Mark's cocoa and coconut snacks, and I also made a veggie-loaded hamburger soup. We stuffed ourselves silly on that soup (accompanied by a buttered slice of homemade bread) and something must be working because I've been more regular this week than ever.
YESSSS!!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Back on Track
This past week was a busy one, but we still managed to stay on track with our meals and walks. This morning I weighed myself after using the washroom and was pleased with my readings:
I think I'll keep 4 week's worth of data on the chart going forward.
This afternoon I did a workout in the basement; more elliptical, light weights and crunches. All while watching a Peter Gabriel concert on DVD (from the Growing Up tour). He's so awesome.
Check this out:
My itch has pretty much subsided, which I could attribute to the epsom salt baths, coconut oil, and sometimes skipping a day for showering. My hair doesn't smell so much like wet dog anymore, thankfully, but there are times where the armpits are just RANCID and in need of a wipe-down.
Other than that, things are going well. :)
| Date | Weight | BF Weight | BF % | Body Water % | Bone Mass % |
| 01/30/2010 02/06/2010 02/13/2010 02/20/2010 | 163.2 160.3 162.5 161.9 | 50.7 49.6 50.9 51.1 | 31.3 31.0 31.4 31.6 | 50.0 50.3 50.0 49.9 | 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 |
I think I'll keep 4 week's worth of data on the chart going forward.
This afternoon I did a workout in the basement; more elliptical, light weights and crunches. All while watching a Peter Gabriel concert on DVD (from the Growing Up tour). He's so awesome.
Check this out:
My itch has pretty much subsided, which I could attribute to the epsom salt baths, coconut oil, and sometimes skipping a day for showering. My hair doesn't smell so much like wet dog anymore, thankfully, but there are times where the armpits are just RANCID and in need of a wipe-down.
Other than that, things are going well. :)
Saturday, February 13, 2010
T'was To Be Expected
With my back problems this past week and slowing down on the walking, I expected to gain a couple pounds back.
I should've eaten less carbs to try to offset it, but whatever. It's really not that big a deal to me. I'll try a little harder this week.
My sweet hubby ran me an Epsom salt bath last night in hopes of treating my winter itchies (and even lit candles all around the bath - it was sooooo nice!), but we read the instructions too late and didn't quite do it right. Will try again sometime this week with water that's not so hot.
Happy Valentine's Day!
| Date | Weight | BF Weight | BF % | Body Water % | Bone Mass % |
| 01/30/2010 02/06/2010 02/13/2010 | 163.2 160.3 162.5 | 50.7 49.6 50.9 | 31.3 31.0 31.4 | 50.0 50.3 50.0 | 6.5 6.5 6.5 |
I should've eaten less carbs to try to offset it, but whatever. It's really not that big a deal to me. I'll try a little harder this week.
My sweet hubby ran me an Epsom salt bath last night in hopes of treating my winter itchies (and even lit candles all around the bath - it was sooooo nice!), but we read the instructions too late and didn't quite do it right. Will try again sometime this week with water that's not so hot.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Friday, February 12, 2010
More Changes Made
Today is day two of four changes:
- I'm no longer using soap on "the bits" in the shower. I gently rub with a wet face cloth in the shower instead. Might have Hubby do some sniff tests...he's always happy to investigate down there. LOL
- I'm now putting a bit of baking soda on my toothbrush. The stuff doesn't taste that great; I just think about something else while brushing.
- After my shower I apply coconut oil to my body (mostly the rashy areas) instead of olive oil. Not sure how this will pan out, as my winter itchies just recently flared up for some reason.
- No more deodorant. I applied some coconut oil under the pits instead.
TGIF!!
- I'm no longer using soap on "the bits" in the shower. I gently rub with a wet face cloth in the shower instead. Might have Hubby do some sniff tests...he's always happy to investigate down there. LOL
- I'm now putting a bit of baking soda on my toothbrush. The stuff doesn't taste that great; I just think about something else while brushing.
- After my shower I apply coconut oil to my body (mostly the rashy areas) instead of olive oil. Not sure how this will pan out, as my winter itchies just recently flared up for some reason.
- No more deodorant. I applied some coconut oil under the pits instead.
TGIF!!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
AARRGGGHH!
My inner forearms are itchy as all hell and it's driving me nuts!! Hope this shea butter works...please, please work!
Update: I used coconut oil instead and it took the itch away. Now we'll see if the rash clears up!
Update: I used coconut oil instead and it took the itch away. Now we'll see if the rash clears up!
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