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Minu ~
The Master
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Minu ~
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One can never be too N.I.C.E.
BELT NOTCHES for 2008:
- Mistressed the PULL-UP!
- 2, 1.2km lake swims.
Video of proper Squat form:
http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2008 14:59
I just made this as I've got a gourmet/gourmand house guest arriving soon and it turned out NICE, so I thought I'd share here. It's healthy and tasty--the perfect combo.
Into a blender goes:
250 grams of white beans, drained but not rinsed
1 medium sized onion
2 garlic cloves
10 black olives, pitted
1 heaping tablespoon of capers
1/4 cup olive oil
black pepper to taste
Blend 'til smooth and enjoy as a dip, as a sauce or as a tapenade/pesto on crostini.
I think I'll serve up mine like that on some thinly sliced, fresh 'n crusty artisan whole wheat baguette, maybe with a wee basil leaf on each piece.
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Sher S
Fitness Guru
Posts: 522
Sher S
In one word - I am an Unquenchable Optimistic!!
Im a phd student and have been traineoing for the past 1 year! I am in love with HIIT, dark chocolate, green tea and falling in love with more through this site!
Current goal- Simply workout 5 days a week.
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2008 19:44
Minu. this sounds so yummy.....Yet another thing for me with white beans...i love them. I make a salad by adding spinach & lime juice and some of the above ingredients and have it for lunch 1-2 days a week !!!
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Cardio King
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1784
Cardio King
Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!"
Goals:
1) Lose ~45 pounds
2) Work out at least 6 days a week
3) Eat healthier consistently
I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190
I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2008 19:52
Ah...if only I liked the taste of olives...
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Drew Bates
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 125
Drew Bates
Here I am playing some Journey on my air guitar.
I'm a 22 year old with lots of determination and discipline 6 months out of the year. Needless to say, I've fallen off the wagon again and it's about time to get back on.
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2008 21:58
Quoting: lglcctj Ah...if only I liked the taste of olives... I bet the olive flavor is shadowed by the garlic and onion, give it a try anyways!
Thanks Minu, things to add to the grocery list. 
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Me ForSure
traineo Regular
Posts: 31
Me ForSure
One last goal, then I'll say goodbye to traineo.com ! :)
83 kg till April the 1st
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2008 22:09
Quoting: Cardio King Ah...if only I liked the taste of olives... Same here :/
I have a friend that also couldn't stand the taste of olives, but he "forced" himself to "train" eating them and by now he even really likes them.
Maybe I'll give it a try
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Ara Bruno
Fitness Guru
Posts: 774
Ara Bruno
Not much to say, I like playing video games and watching/playing sports. I work as a web developer for a small company.
I think when I get into shape I want to become a volunteer firefighter.
Goal: Lose 35lbs before Cardio King
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2008 22:51
I have been training to eat tomatoes, I am almost there!
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Cardio King
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1784
Cardio King
Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!"
Goals:
1) Lose ~45 pounds
2) Work out at least 6 days a week
3) Eat healthier consistently
I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195, 190
I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2008 23:02
Training to eat certain foods? I haven't heard of this. Interesting concept. Maybe I'll give the recipe to mi mama to try...she loves fine cuisine!
Any other good recipes Minu, send 'em this way. I'm sure I know some people with a hankerin' to try somethin' new and DEE-LISH
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Dave Nicholson
The Master
Posts: 2094
Dave Nicholson
I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy...
diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com
I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :)
I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming!
I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some?
Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks.
I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August.
Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2008 23:27
I actually trained myself to eat tomatoes as well! Though I can't take a bite of one, I love them on sandwiches and in cooked dished, and they're not too bad in a salad...
@Minu - what kind of olives did you use? I think I'll give it a go this weekend, but with a bit more garlic
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Minu ~
The Master
Posts: 2592
Minu ~
N u t r i t i o n
I g n i t i o n
C u l t i v a t i o n
E x e r t i o n
One can never be too N.I.C.E.
BELT NOTCHES for 2008:
- Mistressed the PULL-UP!
- 2, 1.2km lake swims.
Video of proper Squat form:
http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2008 10:45
Dave, they're greek-style, they're in a jar, they're semi-dry, (meaning not packed in liquid), and they're YUM. I don't know the brand off-hand, but it's likely not available there anyway.
I say use whatever kind you prefer.
Last night, I threw the mixture in a pan with a squirt of olive oil and enjoyed it even more after.
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Minu ~
The Master
Posts: 2592
Minu ~
N u t r i t i o n
I g n i t i o n
C u l t i v a t i o n
E x e r t i o n
One can never be too N.I.C.E.
BELT NOTCHES for 2008:
- Mistressed the PULL-UP!
- 2, 1.2km lake swims.
Video of proper Squat form:
http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2008 17:52
And today after some mondo-house-cleaning, we ate it ALL. 
Guess I'll have to whip up another batch, and the next one will likely contain fresh basil and some grated grana padano cheese.
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Dave Nicholson
The Master
Posts: 2094
Dave Nicholson
I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy...
diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com
I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :)
I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming!
I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some?
Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks.
I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August.
Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2008 21:07
A couple near by grocery stores have 'olive bars', as does my fromagerie - I will go hunting soon, I see olive pitting in my near future
On a similar note, does anyone have any luck with making their own hummus? I can't seem to get it quite right... 
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