Recent content by Pina

Nice job! I also believe in maintaining a graph...great motivation tool.

I make a flaxmeal + oatbran porridge topped with kefir ( a great probiotic).

He's a German Shepherd, Pinky.

Since starting a medication to reduce blood platelets, I noted some weight gain...about 5 lbs. I'm now trying hard to get back to my pre-medication weight. I've also had my BMR checked by a dietician, but I do believe this medication is slowing my metabolism. The breath test showed 1520 cal/day...

I'm looking for a recipe for a 'perfume' for my furbaby that's relatively easy to make. I shampoo regularly with an antifungal/antibacterial product, but it's nice to have something on hand. Our boy spends a lot of times indoors with us. Thanks in advance (Bobby thanks you as well :)).

I'm sure I shall. Thanks for your welcome.

Hi Mellowyellow, Thanks for the Sydney welcome - is that in Canada or Australia? Yes meat and poultry are good sources of the B12, but as a lacto-ovo vegetarian, my B12 comes from salmon, tuna eggs, yogurt, cheese and spinach. I eat these daily in some form (eg spinach omlette with cottage...

Gosh, so many warm welcomes. Thank you all so much!

Many thanks to all your kind welcomes and wishes. I'm so pleased I found a group of like-minded people. It's reassuring that my focus on maintaining a good weight and keeping fit is shared by so many. There were times when I thought I was obsessed with all this business. I think you have to...

I was 'diagnosed' about 12 years ago. Platelets were monitored and mini-aspirin taken daily until they reached the around the 600,000. The bone marrow biopsy I had last January confirmed the diagnosis and I was given an anti-cancer medication (Hydroxycarbamide) to take daily. A few months ago my...

Some tips I've learned over the years... Find the plan with foods that you can enjoy and continue with (currently I'm back on the Dukan "Lite") Weigh daily - preferably after "ahem" Monitor and record your daily food ( currently I'm recording just carbs and calories) Exercise daily - 30 minutes...

Greetings all. I enjoy discussions about diets, weight loss and maintenance, so ventured here make new contacts and friends. I admit this interest has been with me since my teen years. Now at 69, I still enjoy weight watching and exercising. I have a keen interest in nutrition and would have...