tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7514227377479340632024-02-18T18:34:48.931-08:00Winged Abodescourging the depths of the hand-made, hand-picked, and handsome offerings of the worldKrystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-58238628762480007852012-07-11T05:26:00.002-07:002012-07-11T05:28:40.371-07:00Climbing Goat FellSo Sunday was the epic hike day for The Goddess, The Kilted One, and The Dae. The weather up here has been absolute horrendous the last few weeks. Raining every day, flooding in parts of the nation, and a wet dog smell on the highland coos. Well, there would be a wet dog smell on the highland coos regardless of how much it rained, but you can't fault them for that.<br />
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The day started out bright and early with a trip by car from Prestwick to Ardossan, which would have been lovely, but The Goddess isn't a morning girl and leaving without so much as a cup of coffee, well... that was pushing it. But 8 a.m. saw her up and getting dressed, putting on her borrowed hiking boots, and shuffling into the backseat of the car. The ride to Ardossan was uneventful and soon she was being herded onto a ferry. Now The Goddess hasn't lived near water for most of her life so this was actually her first big boat ride, first ferry ride, first trip out into a sea/ocean, etc. A whole lot of firsts that were a bit marred by the fact that she was still rubbing sleep from her eyes. Overall it was a great experience. No fear, no sea-sickness, nothing negative, well save from loud obnoxious children but what are you going to do about that?</div>
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To make things even more grand, The Dae even bought the morning's cuppa to get her started. <span style="background-color: white;">The ferry ride was about 55 minutes from port to port so there just wasn't enough time to do more than relax and enjoy the first day's coffee.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">When we arrived on the island it was raining, which it has been nearly every day since some time in June, so that wasn't too much of a surprise. We boarded a bus bound for the start of the trail and began our journey. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">The entrance to the trail is behind a lovely boutique, but alas, the kilt wearers weren't having any of it. So we trekked into the hills. The trail immediately became engulfed in woods and foliage and green green green. Even the tree trunks were green. The Goddess was impressed. After about a quarter of a mile of steady slight incline we came to a field with Highland Coos in it. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Now Highland Coos, if The Goddess had to describe them, most look like a cross between Texas Longhorns and Yaks. Since first seeing them back in 2010, she is convinced that they must be the most beautiful creatures on the planet and are now one of her favorite animals. After having the coos pose pretty for pictures, it was back on to the trail.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">A steady up and up among the brush and bramble, pictures of thistle, bell flowers, heather, and trees, and every now and then a quick peak over your shoulder to admire the beautiful bay, it was all looking rather lovely. Even the rain had let up, although, up ahead around the crest of Goat Fell was a ring of mist that proved to be ominous.</span></div>
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The way began to break from the trees and green and become more rugged and rocky as we made our ascent. It was incredibly steep and all in the party were puffing hard and rolling their ankles at every loose stone. It was breathtaking, literally, and as we broke across stream and boulder alike the mist creept ever closer. By the time we reached the highest ridge before the final ascent we were walking among the clouds. Visibility was just too poor to continue. One for safety reasons and secondly because if we did manage to get to the summit we would see nothing beyond the mist.</div>
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Begrudgingly we decided to stop and have our lunch in the hopes the mist would move off. The Goddess decided to be particularly adventurous and moved herself off to a far cliff to sit atop a boulder and dangle her feet into the nothingness below. It was the most amazing experience. She just had to video it and upload it to youtube.</div>
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The hike down off the mountain was uneventful but rushed. Andy Murray was battling it out at Wimbledon and we were already pressed for time. We were able to catch the last few games at a lovely lil' pub called Mac's. The crowd was lively, although we were there too late to enjoy their free strawberries and cream and bubbly. It was so unfortunate that Andy wasn't able to make it out against Federer, but the amount of support he had from his countrymen was overwhelming. I would have been brought to tears as well.<br />
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</center>Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-60308753029176512152012-07-07T12:32:00.000-07:002012-07-07T12:32:21.662-07:00Pinterest is a liar!The Goddess is a Pinterest addict. She spends way too much time there. Follow her at <a href="http://pinterest.com/ilovekilts/">Pinterest.com/ILoveKilts</a>.<br />
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Recently The Goddess has been trying her hand at some cooking. What better place to be inspired and to find new and exciting recipes than pinterest?! Take for instance the following pin that she stumbled upon recently. Pinned <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/286330488779596291/">here</a>.<br />
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The link sent The Goddess over to a recipe on how to make lovely banana chips! She loves banana chips! Can't get enough of them. Well why not give this a try? The Goddess has plenty of browning bananas. She decided it was worth the minimal effort to transform them into delectable works of edible art.<br />
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And while she was at it, might as well make some gorgeous dried strawberries as well! The cook time was slightly longer, but since the oven is gonna be on anyways, what's another hour?<br />
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And they look so scrumptious! Pinned <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/286330488779576766/">here</a>.<br />
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Both recipes were fairly simple, essentially just cut and bake at a low temperature for a gazillion hours. Well, it felt like a gazillion hours. The Goddess is not known for her patience. Especially when Pinterest had shown her such beautiful, colorful photos of the end result, just waiting by the oven door was excruciating enough!<br />
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<u>Banana Chips Recipe via Pinterest</u><br />
2-3 browning bananas<br />
Lemon juice<br />
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Preheat oven to about 175-200f/80-100c<br />
Slice bananas width-wise no thicker than 1/4 inch.<br />
Spritz with lemon juice.<br />
Place on parchment paper as close as possible without letting the banana slices touch.<br />
Pop in the oven for 1-2 hours. Touch or sample at 30 minute intervals to check if they are as 'done' as you would like.<br />
Pop out of the oven and onto a cooling rack (move the parchment off the pan, don't worry about separating the chips from the paper just yet)<br />
As they cool they will harden some more, so if they are a little bit gooey still, they will solidify. <br />
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That was the recipe. Here's what actually happened:<br />
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All in all it went as planned. The Goddess turned 2 bananas into banana chips. The consistency and texture is perfect, but the taste is not how she recalls banana chips tasting. It's missing... well, the banana flavor. And what's with the color? The Pinterest photo is much more reminiscent of banana chips over the end result The Goddess was able to achieve. Further research is necessary.<br />
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The real muck-up and why The Goddess is calling Pinterest a liar stems from the strawberries.<br />
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<u>Dried Strawberries</u><br />
Strawberries<br />
Salt<br />
Pepper<br />
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Preheat oven to 100c. <br />
Cut off tops of strawberries.<br />
Halve or quarter strawberries depending on the size<br />
Place on cooking sheet<br />
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.<br />
Bake for 3 hours.<br />
Cool on cooling rack.<br />
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The Goddess has NO idea what happened to make these poor strawberries wither and become shells of their once lustrous selves. They taste bitter and sharp, but very much like strawberries. If only they looked as delectable as Pinterest told me they would.</div>
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The main purpose for giving these two recipes a shot was to have some hand snacks available for our walk of the Isle of Arran tomorrow. All in all, these will be eaten... just no photographic evidence for pinterest. </div>
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This beautiful island is just off the coast of Prestwick and we will have to take a wee ferry ride over to the trails, but the choices we have to choose from is pretty remarkable. <a href="http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/arran/">Walk Highlands</a> has the routes in three separate ranges with dozens of routes within those areas. Castles, waterfalls, mountains... Arran is referred to as a mini-Scotland. The Goddess can get used to that idea. The Land of the Kilted Ones has been her absolute favorite place on the planet so far.<br />
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Which is fortunate as this walk is going to be a wee trial of her capabilities. If all goes well, The Goddess and The Kilted One may do... the... West Highland Way! 96 miles of walking from just outside Glasgow to Fort Williams. Here is <a href="http://www.west-highland-way.co.uk/home.asp">West-Highland-Way's</a> suggested times and distances:<br />
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<strong>Carbeth to Drymen - - - - - - - - 7 miles (11.2 kms) / 3 - 4 hours</strong></div>
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Balmaha to Rowardennan - - - 7 miles (11.2 km) / 3 - 4 hours</div>
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Rowardennan to Inversnaid - - 7 miles (11.2 km) / 4 - 5 hours</div>
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Inversnaid to Inverarnan - - - - 7 miles (11.2 km) / 4 - 5 hours</div>
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Inverarnan to Crianlarich - - - - 6 miles (9.6 km) / 3 - 4 hours</div>
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Crianlarich to Tyndrum - - - - - 6 miles (9.6 km) / 3 - 4 hours</div>
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Tyndrum to Bridge of Orchy - - 7 miles (11.2 km) / 3 - 4 hours</div>
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Bridge of Orchy to Inveroran - 2 miles (3.2 km) / 1 - 2 hours</div>
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Inveroran to Kingshouse - - - 10 miles (16 km) / 4 - 5 hours</div>
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Kingshouse to Kinlochleven - - 9 miles (14.4 km) / 4 - 5 hours</div>
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Kinlochleven to Fort William - 16 miles (24 km) / 7 - 8 hours</div>
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The route would take just under 5 days to complete, but to be honest The Goddess has ALWAYS wanted to do something like this. Lets face it. She isn't a runner, she is a traveler, and she could probably walk the earth... Probably.<br />
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The Goddess is more than excited for this upcoming adventure and of course pictures will follow!!!Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-85559197325487504552012-06-20T06:51:00.001-07:002012-07-07T06:33:38.974-07:00Working BackwardsThe Goddess has been remiss in writing down her thoughts and feelings regarding her most recent travels...
To correct that she will be adding in blog posts for the more memorable events over the last four months. The posts will go up all out of order, but no bother. The Goddess just wants to leave behind a great trail for her future wanderers to follow.
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Over the coarse of the last 6 years The Goddess has had four separate blogs: Thai-Fly, I Save You Save, This Lil' Diet of Mine, and Winged Abode. For the sake of being chronological and for putting all of her posts into one blog, those previous blogs have been added and incorporated into this one.<br />
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Six years of blogging about everything from travel, saving, shopping, dieting, exercise, politics, and education. Personal and professional, it has been a great 6 years. The Goddess is quite pleased with her legacy at the moment.Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-79647736346947728192012-06-13T06:16:00.000-07:002012-07-14T04:25:12.541-07:00Creamy Chicken EnchiladasThe Goddess enjoys a great many things in life. None more so than mexican food. Who would have thought that a bit of cheese, a tortilla, and the following chicken recipe would change her way of life?
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1 Tbsp olive oil<br />
1/2 c onion, chopped<br />
1-2 fresh green chiles, chopped<br />
8 oz cream cheese, cut up and softened*<br />
3-1/2 c cooked, chopped chicken<br />
8-10 flour tortillas, warmed<br />
1 1/2 c green chile enchilada sauce<br />
1-2 c Cheddar & Monterrey Jack cheese, grated (as desired)<br />
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For starters The Goddess always boils her chicken in either a mixture of chicken broth and water or just in the water itself. She also chucks in some chopped onions or green onions while the chicken is boiling. This is of course option, however if you want to have a uniformity to the chicken in your enchiladas, The Goddess recommends shredding by hand or with forks over chopped chicken.<br />
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Mix the onion and oil in a pan and saute until soft, usually about 5 minutes. Add the cream cheese and green chiles. This is ridiculously hard to find over here in Scotland so The Goddess tries and make do with green onions and jalapenos for a bit of a kick. Mix until gooey and melted and then add the shredded/chopped chicken.<br />
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Two loaves of bread! One white, the other Cinnamon Swirl.<br />
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Recipe butchered from: <a href="http://www.mommyskitchen.net/2009/01/amish-white-bread.html">http://www.mommyskitchen.net/2009/01/amish-white-bread.html</a> with the left out salt and oil part.. Because The Goddess doesn't read directions very well and somehow skipped that step.</div>Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-60785153010585589272012-04-09T06:13:00.000-07:002012-06-18T07:22:46.034-07:00Making Friends and Struggling To Do So<br />
It hs been said about The Goddess that she is not particularly friendly, but she sure is nice. It's not a bad combination, in truth, just means that she is loyal to a fault in her social awkwardness and unable to make fast friendships. It could be much worse, let's say she could be very friendly but not very nice, for instance. In the end, she doesn't think it's a raw deal.<br />
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Although, when it comes to making new friendships in a foreign land (of the kilted ones), you may be able to spot how this could be a problem. The Goddess tried acquainting herself with the friends of The Kilted One, but in the end was unable to form any attachment. Probably because they are all kilted blokes themselves, but who's to really say.<br />
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So she took other measures to allign herself with the foreigners and tod o her best to make friendly. Such futile efforts included joining up with Weight Watchers, sweating it out in Zumba classes, and even such desperate forations into the pubs (underbelly of the land of the kilted ones) it all came to nought. While The Goddess lost some weight and developed a fondness for Scottish ale and Zumba, no bonds of friendship was established.<br />
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The Goddess was perturbed at the results and racked her brain for a few days until the answer came to her quite literally at her fingertips.<br />
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After a quick smack upside her head she began networking with http://meetup.com and http://couchsurfing.com and VOILA! The Goddess set her lure into the great ocean that is social networking and waited for the fish to bite...<br />
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Ate her weight in chocolate and weighted...er... waited still.<br />
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After all hope was lost (and all weight lost was regained) I lone email arrived. A friendly Scottish Goddess was interested in making her acquaintance. In the Scottish Goddess's entourage included an Irish Goddess and well... the rest is history.<br />
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The Bad Joke was formed! The Bad Joke you ask? Well yes... surely every bad joke begins with an Irishman, Scottishman, and an American walk into a bar...<br />
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Lesson to be learned? Friendships cannot be forced and character flaws (as nice as they may be) cannot prevent true friendship from taking root. The Goddess doesn't know where she would be without her court of hilarity in this land of the kilted ones.<br />
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All she knows is that friendship is a great and powerful thing and she counts herself truly blessed to have found such amazing people in the ocean of life.<br />
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As I mentioned before we had already tried the route going north where we had an unfortunate bike breakdown which led to an amazing brunch, but South was definitely on the agenda today. There is something pretty amazing about cycling alongside the ocean. The wind, the taste of salt in your mouth, and the occasional mist to cool you off. Well that would be the case, except here in the land of the kilted ones it's incredibly windy, the occasional mist is more of a constant spittle, and there is no need to be cooled off as it is remarkably cold most of the time anyhow. Not to be deterred the ride continued.<br />
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Over beach promenades, around railway lines, and navigating cobblestone streets we maneuvered our way through the sites and sounds of Ayrshire's largest town Ayr. It was The Goddess's first time visiting Ayr by way of cycle and the view from behind the handlebars was quite lovely. Over bridges that were arched in the most classical of ways, through narrow alleys, and beneath clock towers it was exquisitely Scottish in site, taste, and sound. The sounds being the scottish brogue The Goddess has come to love so much.<br />
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Eventually we had wound our way through the town and back along its coast to venture further south along the beachfront. As the day was unusually sunny, throngs of locals were flocking to soak up any meager amount of rays they could. Children, Elderly, Fit and Abled alike, the throng of people was almost unbearable on the bikes, but it was still really great to see so many people out and about.<br />
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The farther along the bike path we journeyed, the fewer the crowds became until they thinned out into a more manageable trickle and allowed us free reign again. The bike path came to a more modern bridge over a tributary that emptied into the ocean. It smelled GOD AWFUL but the swans, ducks, and cranes that flocked to this small triangle were absolutely stunning and The Goddess did forgive the stench long enough to take a few photos.<br />
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Farther down the bike path it broke once more from the beach and angled slightly into a residential neighborhood. All the beach front properties had wide windows, beautifully manicured front gardens with grass, flowers, shrubs, and beach themed accessories alike. The Goddess had the pleasure of seeing a beautiful row-boat upcycled as a raised flower garden. Genius! When the path came before a hill at the end of the residential neighborhood, The Goddess must admit she was considering turning around. The path had led us over 7 miles and it was nearly as long to get back. The Kilted One had a surprise in store and assured The Goddess it was in her best interest to continue on. So up the hill, cursing, she went until the ground leveled out beneath her and she found herself on a solid path surrounded by freshly cut hay fields. The views from the top were amazing, but The Kilted One assured her the best view was yet to come.<br />
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The path continued to wind around trees and brush alike, but after a short while The Kilted One led her out into the fields and he began to make his own path for The Goddess to follow. The ground was muddied and not easy traversing with the bikes so we left them abandoned for the time being. A simple crossing of a deep ravine and over another hill and there before her was The Kilted One's surprise.<br />
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An old abandoned castle perched on a sea cliff's edge. It was magnificent! The smallest of keeps, weathered and beaten down to mere ruins, but The Goddess was in love. It had stood for centuries keeping it's own sentry over the changing landscape given the name Greenan Castle it was all that remained of time's gone by.<br />
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Greenan Castle had a few secrets in store for us. Luckily there are still adventurous youths among our generation that had handily smashed in the bricked up entrance to the main floor... without them, The Goddess might never have been able to get in at all. Unfortunately those same youths had desecrated the remains of the castle with gravity, drinking, and even worse as a makeshift bathroom. It smelled horribly of old urine and there was so much garbage littering the floor that every step was trodden on broken glass. The ground floor was essentially one large room with what looked like a hearth in the far wall. Not much else to it at all, except for a spiral staircase to the right of the entrance.<br />
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The staircase was made of stones and as most stone staircases go was bowed in the middle from years and years of use. The first handful of stairs were still all intact, but the last stairs that led up to the second floor were so weathered they were all but crumbled away. It would have been impossible to explore the remaining secrets of the castle... had it not been for those vandals mentioned above. They had fashioned a rope swing of sorts that hung from the cross bars above the stairs. It was with a great deal of effort (The Goddess's upper body strength has never been something to brag about) and courage but she made it to the second floor.<br />
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Whatever roof was once atop the castle had long since dissolved in time. The top floor remained exposed to the elements of weather and nature alike. Trees grew in bricked windows and the walls that stood so strong over the ages now housed life to plants and birds alone. The views from the window slits cut into the stone were stunning. It looked out to the sea from the western window, the city of Ayr from the northern window, and further along the coast from the eastern side. If not for the graffiti on the walls, the clever rope swing, and the further bits of broken glass, it would have been possible for The Goddess to envision this as her secret treasure.<br />
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It still remains her favorite place in all of Scotland and The Goddess will forever cherish in her heart that sturdy bit of rubble for the rest of her days.<br />
<br />Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-20521549613986013132012-02-15T05:24:00.000-08:002012-07-07T06:35:15.902-07:00Illegal Alien<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">So The Goddess is here settled in Prestwick and she is going to share a story with you that she has not told another soul and will not tell anyone besides you and well the world.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">The Goddess was detained and denied access to the UK for 6 hours on Tuesday. Hahaha. Only she could get damn near deported from a country before I have even entered it.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">To top it off the Border Security agents couldn't get a hold of The Kilted One. They couldn't confirm what I was telling them was the truth as The Kilted One was in class and wouldn't answer his phone. His mom wasn't home so the phone just kept ringing on this end. After a few hours of being in detention the agent told The Goddess if they couldn't get a hold of The Kilted One in a few hours they were going to have to fly her back to Chicago and she would have to have my passport stamped as being refused entry.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;">THANK GOD she was finally able to get The Kilted One on the phone and he was able to speak with the agents and sort everything out. The Goddess hadn't slept much on her flights over so she ended up passing out on one of the benches in the holding cell and was woken up just after 1:00 by the agent to tell her that I was allowed entry, her passport had been stamped allowing her to stay the requested 6 months, and that she had exactly 20 minutes to get up, get through security, get a new boarding pass, and make the next flight to Glasgow. Short story long, she made the flight. At that point, The Goddess would have done ANYTHING to get out of Heathrow.</span>Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-69095372851072884332012-02-14T06:17:00.000-08:002012-06-18T07:03:32.277-07:00The Goddess and The Kilted One<br />
I believe a bit of back-story is necessary to understand the undertaking that is this blog and, in short, my life.<br />
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I am The Goddess. Not in the sense that I claim to be worshiped or a spiritual entity of any kind. More along the lines of this is my Realm and surely I should rule it with what minimal grace I possess. The Goddess has done many things in her life. She has lived in a various countries all around the globe, has held down various jobs ranging from the menial data entry clerk to English teacher in the far-east and back again to pulling staples out of paper, and she has made friends with remarkable people that have shaped her life in the best ways.<br />
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She also speaks integrating third and first person perspectives for a mighty confusing narrative. Just think of it as an endearing character flaw.<br />
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The Goddess dabbled in a bit of that schooling business and attended a University in the United States. She did not finish because, well, she's often distracted, but in the course of "studying" she met The Kilted One. To say it was Love At First Sight would be a bit of stretch, but there was definite attraction on both parts and after a whirlwind summer of cross-country, multinational travels the two were split by a small thing called the Atlantic Ocean.<br />
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The Goddess rarely backs down from a challenge and a long distance relationship was quite a challenge. She would fly to him. He would fly to her. And finally in February of 2012, The Goddess grew fed up of being apart and moved to The Kilted One's home land to mingle among his people and enjoy all that The Kilted Land had to offer.<br />
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The Kilted One is most definitely more studious than The Goddess herself and will be graduating from his University in the summer of 2012.<br />
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And the Adventures of The Goddess and The Kilted One will truly begin...<br />
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So on the agenda for this summer we have a fantastic tour of South-East Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, etc.) before we relocate to Perth Australia. We both have working holiday visas in hand so the move will be to not only experience Australian culture, but to some how manage to sustain life there.<br />
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Currently The Goddess lives with The Kilted One and his parents. Not the temple of freedom one would hope for, but The Goddess is grateful for the loving home and place to live and flourish in. However, when we relocate to Perth visions of Green living, sustainable gardening, homecooking, homemaking, all around home-ness will become reality. The Goddess hopes you will stay along for the ride and enjoy a bit of paradise with her.Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0Prestwick, South Ayrshire, UK55.495587 -4.614213955.4775975 -4.6536959 55.5135765 -4.5747319000000006tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-87698991524193076172010-02-22T21:45:00.000-08:002012-07-07T08:27:09.356-07:00StressMy apologies for being delinquent in my updating of This Little Diet of Mine. Unfortunately, I was besot with school stress, new job stress, and the likes and could not find an available opportunity to blog.<br /><br />Well, that and I stopped dieting.<br /><br />BUT! To go along with my experimenting, we can look at last week through the binoculars of scientific theory.<br /><br />I go on diets, I lose weight. I get off diets, I gain weight back.<br /><br />MIRACLE OF SCIENCE IS BEFORE US!<br /><br />In all seriousness, I enjoyed being under 195 for all of six days. Then it was back up the scale I went. 196 is my current weight. Bummer.<br /><br />I did, however, participate in a 5k race, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, yesterday.<br /><br />My time was horrible! 1:08:45<br />But it gives me a good angle to go on to try and push myself harder for the El Paso Marathon coming up in two weeks! 10k race for me. If I can get in at under 2 hours, I will be more than happy. Come on blubber body, don't fail me now.<br /><br />I have realized that this apologetic blog post has turned into a bit of a blabbering mess, so I will bring you back to the regularly scheduled blogpost. Rest assured I will do my best this week to take my diet, exercise, and health seriously.<br /><br />ROCK ON!Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-24719842901114916582010-02-19T19:19:00.000-08:002012-07-07T08:27:09.326-07:00One Size Fits All?Or does it? <br /><br />That's the real trick to these diets, isn't it? Try >MY< diet plan in the next ten minutes, and you'll loose weight in the next five minutes...<br /><br />Okay so I am exaggerating, not <span style="font-style: italic;">all</span> the fad diets out there are like that, but if you really think about it there are a lot of diets out there that make assumptions about how your body is going to respond to the foods you eat. There are of course some inevitable truths out there (sorry, there is no krispy<br />Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-45818583394455160942010-02-08T20:26:00.000-08:002012-07-07T08:27:09.334-07:00Six Day Body MakeoverSix Day Body Makeover<br />Can you see results in less than a week?<br /><br />Just think, six days from now you could be one size smaller. And, the best part is that you can keep off the weight. That's the proposed benefit of the 6-Day Body Makeover. The key to this unique diet is personalization. Developed by Michael Thurmond, 6-Day Body Makeover adapts to meet the needs of your metabolism. You could lose up to one pound each day.<br /><br />Having been featured on the hit TV program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the country has had a front-row seat to meet the man behind 6-Day Body Makeover.<br /><br />6-Day Body Makeover is the express-lane version of Michael's 6-Week Body Makeover. You'll be working to ramp up your metabolism and cut calories quickly, so you'll be eating quite a lot more food than usual. And by more than usual, Michael will have you eating about six meals daily.<br /><br />To begin the 6-Day Body Makeover, you'll learn your individual body type, how your body manages what you're eating, and how your metabolism breaks it all down, with the assistance of Thurmond's Body Type Blueprinting System. Your meals for the 6-Day plan will come from the Blueprint. Also, be prepared to follow your own Body Sculpting Routine, exercise that shouldn't take more than 18 minutes each day.<br /><blockquote>Krystal Says: This is awesome! I get to eat again! Delicious chicken breast, turkey, leafy greens! I'm loving this! Plus I get to exercise again without feeling as if I'm about to die. How cool is this diet? But seriously, this diet promotes a truly healthy lifestyle. I'm going to have no problems sticking to this diet. BRING IT ON! </blockquote> <br />PRO <br />________________________________________<br />• Attainable exercise goals<br />• Rational eating plan<br /><br />CON <br />________________________________________<br />• People should not be fixated on a quick-fix routine<br /><br />DIET and NUTRITION <br />________________________________________<br />Self-motivation is key to the 6-Day formula. So come prepared and hungry. You'll consume low-cal meals with daily caloric intake not exceeding 1,200 calories, but you'll make up for it with a lot of protein. Your diet will consist of meat, egg whites, fish, fresh veggies and some fruit. With protein servings about four ounces and plenty of leafy greens, persistence will lead you to your smaller size after just six days.<br /><br />EXERCISE <br />________________________________________<br />Daily exercise routine that lasts about 18 minutes.<br /><br />CONCLUSION <br />________________________________________<br />Customization is the key to this plan. Michael Thurmond realizes that one size doesn't fit all. That, with a light daily workout routine and well-balanced nutrition, makes this plan very doable. Just don't get hung up on short-term results.Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-73884003411503518742010-02-07T21:23:00.000-08:002012-07-07T08:27:09.350-07:00Breatharian Diet--Recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.kenyonhill.com/dh/Images/36-Top-Right-7368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://images.kenyonhill.com/dh/Images/36-Top-Right-7368.jpg" width="145" /></a></div>What a week.<br /><br />Quite possibly the longest week in the history of weeks.<br /><br />Started a new internship. Schoolwork really piled on. Received an offer to continue my work with GECU.<br /><br />To top it all off... no food.<br /><br />I did really well on this diet. I put my whole heart and mind into it and when I wanted to call it quits, I just kept going. Well, for the most part. I did eat a banana on friday, had a couple cups of coffee and juice... but a whole week without a meal?! I have never gone to such extremes before.<br /><br />Would I recommend this diet?<br /><br />Absolutely not.<br /><br />Would I recommend some one not eating for a day or two?<br /><br />That one I would have to say yes to. For the simple fact that it rewired my appetite. 24 years of eating when its time to eat, instead of when I'm hungry, I forgot what it means to be truly hungry. To eat for fuel and not just for the act of eating. It put me in touch with my body and after the first three days more in touch with my mind. I think psychologically my brain was running in overdrive for two reasons. 1.) To keep "itself" from thinking about how hungry my body was and 2.) The lack of calories and nutrients might have confused "it".<br /><br />While I would never recommend something that could possibly harm some one else, I say if you're able to fast for a day or two or even the unseemly 6 days I experimented, go for it.<br /><br />I rate this diet 4 out of 10, for the sole fact that it encourages you to not drink water or eat anything. The not eating I can handle... not drinking is a whole other story.<br /><br />Next week... Six Day Body Makeover! BRING IT ON!!!!Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-38250967579374739742010-02-01T20:30:00.000-08:002012-07-07T08:27:09.332-07:00Breatharian DietBreatharian Diet<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://xjtian94.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/breatharian-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" linkindex="14" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://xjtian94.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/breatharian-1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>A dangerous diet that risks your health and life.<br />When it comes to dieting, nothing comes close to the extreme nature of the Breatharian Diet. Believers claim that only fresh air, which contains the life force prana, and sunlight are needed for survival and that food and water should be avoided. This esoteric practice, followed by those wanting to heighten their spirituality, has little to do with dieting for the sake of losing weight; although a few believers do attest to the health benefits and lightness of body that ensues after extended periods of fasting. The Breatharian Diet, also referred to as Inedia, has been linked to numerous deaths by devout Breatharians who perished from dehydration or hypothermia. While short periods of fasting has long been done for spiritual, religious, political or health reasons, the Breatharian Diet is an extreme practice that is vehemently rejected by the medical and health communities.<br /><br /><blockquote>Krystal says: Whoa, whoa. Wait a minute. No food for a whole week. You've gotta be kidding me?! I get spoiled on the Chocolate Diet with pasta, popcorn, and chocolate... and now not only am I losing all of those great treats but you're taking away bland salads, grilled chicken, brown rice, and well everything else deemed 'Healthy'!? The Breatharian diet should be renamed the <b>Anorexic Diet from Hell</b>. I'm gonna do my best, even though my co-blogger Panda hates the thought of this one. I'm gonna throw my own esoteric-ism into the mix as well. I think it's called "Fasting", right? You'll have to excuse me if I take a break from riding my bike this week. BRING IT!</blockquote><br />PRO <br />________________________________________<br />• Small periods of supervised fasting have shown limited health benefits<br /><br /><br />CON <br />________________________________________<br />• Very dangerous<br />• Can eventually lead to death<br />• Goes against not just common sense but basic human physiology as well<br /><br /><br />DIET and NUTRITION <br />________________________________________<br />Breatharian believers consume no food or water for extended periods of time while some may consume small amounts of water, tea or coffee.<br /><br /><br />EXERCISE <br />________________________________________<br />Strenuous exercise is generally avoided by those following the Breatharian Diet.<br /><br /><br />CONCLUSION <br />________________________________________<br />While many diets are criticized for being too extreme, nothing can come close to matching the stringency of The Breatharian Diet - an esoteric practice in which believers abstain from food and water and subsist solely on breath and sunlight. While fasting is often done on a short term basis for a number of different reasons, given the danger and impracticality of the Breatharian Diet, one is very hard pressed to find anything redeeming about it.Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-86236446750030770502010-01-31T19:49:00.000-08:002012-07-07T08:27:09.355-07:00The Chocolate Diet-- RecapThis diet could have used a little bit more chocolate. Seriously! I was hoping for chocolate cereal for breakfast, chocolate shake for lunch, and chocolate noodles dipped in chocolate sauce with shaved chocolate on top for dinner! <br /><br />Boy was I surprised when I got to treat myself to 150 calories of chocolate a night. <br /><br />The chocolate diet produced very little results on the scale. I felt better this week than I did the week before on Fat Flush, even though I was intaking roughly the same calories. <br /><br />That might be because I was eating more this week... Ya. I did it. I fell off my diet. COMPLETELY! But, not totally my fault. Had a pasta party at the office (You're allowed to eat pasta on the Chocolate Diet! Hurray!) and went out for fabulous seafood buffet with friends. All of which was allowed on the Chocolate Diet... just not the portion sizing. I had more calories Friday then the entire week! Add in the alcoholic beverages and you have a complete bust.<br /><br />So I can't feel right recommending or not recommending this diet. <br /><br />In theory, being able to eat pasta, popcorn, AND chocolate on a diet is great! But only being able to consume 1200 calories or less, sounds a bit risky.<br /><br />This one is up in the air. My apologies for being so lax in my food intake. To punish myself, Breatharian Diet starts tomorrow.<br /><br />You'll understand my sentiments when I post the diet tomorrow.<br /><br />BRING IT ON!Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-2607232510185310112010-01-25T10:03:00.000-08:002012-07-07T08:27:09.327-07:00The Chocolate Diet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://trueslant.com/jennaweber/files/2009/09/Chocolate.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="http://trueslant.com/jennaweber/files/2009/09/Chocolate.png" width="200" /></a><br /></div><b>The Chocolate Diet</b><br /><br />Chocolate is a staple in this low-calorie diet.<br /><br />Eat chocolate and lose weight? This must be what heaven is really like, right? In her latest book, The Chocolate Diet, British diet author and editor, Sally Ann Voak spells out a clear diet plan that allows you to stay slim and eat one of life's sweetest indulgences. Voak created this plan to break your addiction to chocolate. By breaking your addiction to this sinful treat, you can then safely incorporate it back into your regular eating plan. Or so, is the book's intention. She divides chocolate addicts into six different categories. Based upon what category you fall into, a stringent diet plan is laid out for you. Just when you think you're going to be eating chocolate-filled croissants for breakfast and a Nutella sandwich for lunch, think again. On The Chocolate Diet you will instead avoid eating chocolate altogether your first week. From then on, you'll be allowed to eat about 150 calories worth of chocolate a day. Since it is a reduced-calorie diet, just about 1,100 calories, weight loss may occur as long as you stick to the plan and exercise as often as The Chocolate Diet recommends. If followed correctly, you are expected to lose 7 pounds in one week. It also includes an exercise, meditation and massage component.<br /><blockquote>Krystal says: This just isn't fair! Where's my chocolate, coffee, beer diet? 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I'm not really complaining, just hopeful for a diet in the future that will allow me to have my coffee fix... preferably intravenously. On a more positive note, CHOCOLATE! YAY! Can't wait to start making my shake! :) I am glad I did the fat flush plan last week as I didn't eat any chocolate and I can just jump right into this diet. My new mountain bike will be arriving this week as well and I will enjoy adding a new element to my almost non-existent exercise routine. BRING IT ON!<br /></span> <br /></blockquote><br />PRO<br />________________________________________<br />• Dark chocolate has health benefits and contains antioxidants which can help prevent a number of diseases<br />• Eating a forbidden food on a diet may reduce feelings of deprivation <br />• The Chocolate Diet educates the dieter on how chocolate can fit into an effective weight loss plan<br />• Incorporates exercise component<br /><br />CON <br />________________________________________<br />• Too much chocolate can lead to more cravings or over-consumption<br />• The seven pound weight loss in seven days is an unhealthy rate of weight loss<br />• The Chocolate Diet looks more like a sensible and balanced way of eating rather than a chocolate diet<br />• Very low calorie intake<br />• Book is out of print<br /><br />DIET and NUTRITION <br />________________________________________<br />The basis of The Chocolate Diet is what you'll be eating. You replace snacks with a special chocolate-based shake that can quickly be concocted in your own kitchen or your office kitchen. You'll be consuming about 1,100 calories a day and after the first two weeks, dieters can eat one low-calorie chocolate bar each day. The author believes that you must choose your chocolate wisely. That is, not opting for the king-sized Milky Way which packs 400+ calories, but rather snack-sized chocolate bars for 100 calories or less.<br /><br />EXERCISE <br />________________________________________<br />You are expected to exercise regularly on The Chocolate Diet. The author strongly supports nutrition and diet research that has been proven in multiple studies, showing us that weight loss comes from not just reducing the amount of calories you consume, but from exercising consistently and effectively on most days of the week. The book includes an exercise plan as well as massage techniques for you to participate.<br /><br />CONCLUSION <br />________________________________________<br />It may sound a bit too good to be true, but The Chocolate Diet promises to help you lose weight while eating one of life's most decadent and indulgent foods - Chocolate. At closer look at this diet, it is simply a very reduced-calorie diet plan that includes a strong exercise component. Whether you're eating 1,100 calories of chocolate or steamed broccoli, and exercising a lot, you will lose weight. It's a smart eating scheme in the sense that it shows how foods like chocolate can fit into even a diet plan that will help you lose weight.<br />Even if you have a hard time controlling yourself around the cocoa bean, you may want to look for another less tempting diet plan.<br />Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-3395168417081071972010-01-24T16:12:00.000-08:002012-07-07T08:27:09.331-07:00Fat Flush Plan--RecapThis particular diet was pretty difficult. <br /><br />Not being able to devote as much time as necessary to the diet is most likely why I had such a negative experience. I felt hungry all the time as well as tired. It left me moody and exhausted. While this may have more to do with the low-caloric intake than with the actual long term diet regiment I still felt particularly at odds with the diet.<br /><br />Not being able to indulge in the foods that I enjoy the most (breads, pastas, condiments, coffee...) proved to be very trying for me. I stuck to the diet for the most part and gained a bit of knowledge, in terms of supplements and wouldn't mind continuing that process into the future.<br /><br />Dieting isn't easy and this week really snapped me back to that reality. The Buddhist Diet (food consumption-wise) was easier for me to commit to as I have been vegetarian before. This last week was a reality check for the harder weeks to come.<br /><br />I started the Fat Flush Plan at 203 lbs. I am now 199.5.<br /><br />Tomorrow starts The Chocolate Diet. Bring it on!Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-31332107164892726812010-01-20T11:22:00.000-08:002012-07-07T06:26:00.130-07:00The "Bear" Essentials - Eating Less Processed Food<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><div><em>If a bear can eat it.. so can you!</em><br /><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="WHITE-SPACE: pre"></span></div><div></div><div>(Note references are cited at the bottom:)</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>It is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-STYLE: italic">much </span>too often that a new diet fad comes out. It never seems to fail that we will hear about another new "surefire" method of loosing weight. Every year someone is bound to make the claim to weight loss success after having uncovered some new missing "secret" that nobody has ever encountered before, despite mankind's rather long excursion upon this Earth.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="WHITE-SPACE: pre"></span>I, myself, especially love how these diet fads seem to flip-flop with each other every so often. One year someone will declare that the absolute root of all evil incarnate in the world takes the form of bacon and eggs. Then, strangely enough, the next diet will reverse this notion and point the proverbial "pitchforks" at carbs and their ilk, all the while proudly hoisting those very same bacon and eggs as the <em>"real"</em> way to lose weight.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>Rather fun little circus when you think about.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>Eat eggs, don't eat eggs. Eat meat, don't eat meat and become a vegetarian...</div><div></div><div>So what <em>is</em> the real truth to the dieting craziness that has apparently eluded us all these years? </div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><div>For example... Fat is absolutely to blame for all dieting problems in this world, right? After all eating too much fat and meat and not getting enough greens is sure to kill you right? </div><div></div><div>That is unless you're talking to the Inuits who are associated with the Inuit Paradox because they eat nothing but blubber and meat, and do not even see a vegetable.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>Also, I am sure you have been told not to eat butter because butter is another root incarnate of all dieting evils and causes cholesterol, so therefore the smart person will eat margarine instead. </div><div></div><div>Well, even <em>that</em> is a misconception! According to Nutrition Week (See: Nutrition Week 3/22/91 21:12 ), margarine eaters have twice the rate of heart disease as butter eaters. </div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>Yes just shocking I know. </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>So again we come to the question, what REALLY is the secret to dieting success? What do the Inuits, the Maasai of Africa, and the Okinawans of Japan( who are especially famed for their longevity) know that fad-dieters do not seem to grasp?</div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>Well for one, these above cultures eat and live like bears do. No... really.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>Bears are great omnivores and really should be the dieter's mascot. Like humans, they are scattered around much of the Earth and will eat almost anything they can get a hold of. Meat, fish, eggs, honey, berries, anything. They eat what is naturally available to them, and they certainly put in more excercise in obtaining their food, just as the above mentioned cultures do. </div><div></div><div> </div><div>The Inuits have to hunt for their food, and when they do get their meat, it is from a fresh, natural source that lived naturally and ate a natural diet as opposed to grains and chemicals</div><div></div><div>The Maasai tribe of Africa subside off high amounts of animal fat as well, but they accompany this by plenty of walking.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>Yet the Okinawans are at the opposite end of this spectrum in eating a mostly plant based diet, but also accompanying this with plenty of excercise (See: </div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>The pattern is easy for me to see everytime, that these people are eating simply, living simply, excercising simply, and they are not gorging on over processed foods. To me, it seems very evident that the real evil of all diets is eating too much over-processed food and not excercising on top of it because the above mentioned people eat food groups of all kinds and still manage to stay healthy despite it.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>My advice to you is of course to excercise, always. Even if that means something as little as walking. </div><div></div><div> </div><div>As for the diet fads... any and all food groups (This includes fat!) have something to offer you, as long as things are kept simple and natural (no hydrogenated this or pre-processed that).</div><div></div><div>I propose this simple rule of thumb that can apply even if you're taking on say... 50 diets in 50 weeks... </div><div></div><div> </div><div>If a if a bear can get of hold of it in nature (and without raiding a camp), that is to say it hasn't been processed, than it should be more than healthy enough for you.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Good luck with the dieting craziness!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>References:</div><div></div><div>The Inuit Paradox: <a href="http://discovermagazine.com/2004/oct/inuit-paradox">http://discovermagazine.com/2004/oct/inuit-paradox</a></div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder">The Maasai Tribe: <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080718075357.htm">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080718075357.htm</a> </div><div></div><div>Okinawan Longevity and Diet: <a href="http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/3541/the_okinawa_diet_the_key_to_longevity.html">http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/3541/the_okinawa_diet_the_key_to_longevity.html</a>)</div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder">Why Fat is Not Evil: <a href="http://www.westonaprice.org/Taking-the-Fear-Out-of-Eating-Fat.html">http://www.westonaprice.org/Taking-the-Fear-Out-of-Eating-Fat.html</a></div></span>Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-28129401686227880592010-01-18T09:48:00.000-08:002012-07-07T08:27:09.329-07:00Fat Flush Plan--Day One Sample Diet:<br /><br /><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="638"><b>Upon Waking </b><br />“Long Life” cocktail [<a href="http://www.bizrate.com/search__af_assettype_id--4__af_creative_id--3__af_id--1734__af_placement_id--2__keyword--psyllium%20husks__rf--af1.html" linkindex="15" rel="nofollow" title="Popular sources of psyllium husks">psyllium husks</a> in cran-water - see below]<br /></td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width="638"><b>Before Breakfast</b><br />8 oz hot water with lemon juice<br /></td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width="638"><b>Breakfast</b><br />Vegetable scramble – 2 scrambled eggs, with spinach, green peppers, scallions, and parsley.<br />8 oz glass of cran-water [diluted unsweetened cranberry juice]<br /></td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width="638"><b>Snack</b><br />1/2 Large grapefruit<br /></td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width="638"><b>20 minutes before lunch</b><br />8 oz glass of cran water<br /></td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width="638"><b>Lunch</b><br />4 ounces of salmon with lemon and garlic, warm asparagus, mixed-green salad with broccoli florets and cucumber, 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil, and one 8 oz glass of cran-water<br /></td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width="638"><b>Mid afternoon snack</b><br />2 8 oz glass cran-water<br /></td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width="638"><b>4pm Snack</b><br />1 apple<br /></td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width="638"><b>20 minutes before dinner</b><br />8 oz glass of cran water<br /></td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width="638"><b>Dinner </b><br />4 ounces of grilled lamb chop with pinch of cinnamon and dried mustard, sautéed kale in broth, baked summer squash with a touch of cloves, and 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil<br /></td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width="638"><b>Mid evening </b><br />“Long life” cocktail<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-72329243916180124792010-01-18T09:47:00.000-08:002012-07-07T08:27:09.346-07:00Fat Flush PlanFat Flush Plan<br />Can you stand being on a calorie restricted diet with lots of diuretics?<br />The Fat Flush Plan has three defined parts that is purported to detoxify your body and give your metabolism an extra kick. During the three-part plan, you're supposed to flush away the extra fat in your body with a daily recommended diet that includes necessary fat like flaxseed oil, at least eight ounces of protein, veggies with antioxidants like artichokes, two eggs, some fruit and a few items from the spice rack like mustard. During Fat Flush, you'll also drink plenty of diuretics, stay active and get plenty of sleep. You’re also encouraged to keep a log of your daily activities, meals and other influencers.<br />PRO<br /><blockquote>Krystal says: This is going to be fun! I expect to see immediate, crazy results. 20 minutes of exercise every day this week, here I come! <br /></blockquote>________________________________________<br />• You most definitely will lose weight<br />• Keep journal<br />• Fairly balanced diet<br />• Promotes exercise<br />CON <br />________________________________________<br />• Seems extreme<br />• Might not provide long-term results<br />• Caloric intake could be argued too low<br />DIET and NUTRITION <br />________________________________________<br />Fat Flush shopping list and recipes provided in the book, The Flush Plan.<br />There are three parts to the plan. <br />First, you begin with the Two-Week Fat Flush. You'll only be consuming 1,100 calories each day. This will show results quickly. <br />Next, is the Ongoing Fat Flush where you'll get to consume up to 1,500 calories each day. You'll remain in part two until you've successfully met your goal. <br />Finally, you'll begin the final part, Lifestyle Eating Plan. You'll eat more than 1,500 calories each day and accomplish that by introducing four good carbohydrates like corn, yams and squash to your diet. You'll also have dairy and grain.<br />EXERCISE <br />________________________________________<br />Explained in detail for the third part of the program.<br />CONCLUSION <br />________________________________________<br />Unless you have a wedding dress to fit into in a month or two, this seems to be for people who are bound to yo-yo weight issues.Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-75950443920483070882010-01-17T10:08:00.000-08:002012-07-07T08:27:09.351-07:00The Buddhist Diet--RecapFor a first diet, this week really took it out of me.<br /><br />I followed the vegetarian aspect, the no alcohol, and the meditation portions to the letter. Unfortunately, my discipline level isn't high enough and the smoking and caffeine areas got me into trouble. I did cut back on smoking, which is something that I am happy about. That much closer to quitting.<br /><br />With any diet, this one would only work with a great deal of portion control and awareness to produce any immediate results. For the longterm weightloss goals that set a healthy body up for success, this diet is a keeper. For short term immediate results, you had better look elsewhere. The Buddhist Diet isn't to be taken lightly as its symbolism rests deep in the Buddha's teachings. I would like to stress that The Buddhist Diet isn't just for the followers of Buddha. It can be for any faith or denomination and really brings about a spiritual trek through everyday life.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gracioushome.com/images/5009759_150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.gracioushome.com/images/5009759_150.jpg" /></a>The diet as a whole would be a great experience to embark on for a long period of time. With the spiritual, wholesome elements of fine-tuning your body like a classic hotrod engine gives the diet a real lifestyle element. It places a great symbolism on what you eat, how its prepared, and exactly what you're doing to your body. Not only the diet should be taken seriously, however, so practice a good exercise routine as well to ensure that you are seeing your body's full potential.<br /><br />My rating: <br />8 Scales out of 10<br /><br />Final weighin: 203 lbs. The weightloss I can attribute to my exercising this week and not funneling kegs of beer down my throat.<br /><br />NEXT WEEK starts The Fat Flush Plan. Can you say 1100 calories a day? I can. For 6 days. BRING IT ON!Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-71860185457012088772010-01-13T17:58:00.000-08:002012-07-07T08:27:09.344-07:00The Buddhist Diet--Day two and Day threeAhhhh my legs are so sore.<br /><br />Buddhist diet is going well. I've been able to stick to it, for the most part. I did break down and smoke, but It's just been way too much thrown at me all at once. No coffee in the morning. No beers in front of the tv. No smoking while I'm driving... The no meat aspect doesn't even register!<br /><br />As for what I've been eating, it really helps that I have such a wonderful support group. My boyfriend made broccoli and potato soup last night and it was divine. <br /><br />I jog/walked 2.91 miles tonight and burned about 500 calories. Did 15 minutes of Kenpo X as a warmup, burned another 140 calories.<br /><br />If any miracle weightloss is gonna happen on this diet, it's going to be from the workout aspect I've thrown into it.<br /><br />I'll save any other opinions for my final thoughts on Saturday.Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-55697122192406841332010-01-11T17:44:00.000-08:002012-07-07T08:27:09.337-07:00The Buddhist Diet--Day OneI honestly didn't expect today to be so rough. I can attribute most of that to not being able to smoke. As lame as that may sound to you, it just ended up putting things into a perspective for me just how much I am addicted to smoking.<br /><br />I started my day around 8:30. Got to work, had some coffee. Realized I'm not allowed to have caffeine and promptly cried. Around 10 I had some instant oatmeal as a snack and somewhere around noon I bought a bean burrito and fruit bowl from the handy lady that sells goods to our office building everyday. Mid-afternoon snack consisted of a handful of wheat thins and a sprite.<br /><br />Why am I telling you all this?<br /><br />Only because this is my usual diet. I don't think much is going to change unless I actually start following the meal plans. The Buddhist Diet only knocks out those habits of mine that brought me enjoyment (no matter how small or detrimental to my health). I did run/walk a mile and a half, which is WAY more exercise than I usually get. <br /><br />So starting tomorrow, I'm gonna kick it up a notch. Home-made, low-calorie vegetarian cuisine for the rest of the week. I'm also contemplating meditation and prayer, to really submerse myself into this diet. And also I've gotta run longer, harder, and do more to really get my body Buddha worthy.<br /><br />Total Calorie intake today: <span id="sub-3-208">1,567</span><span id="sub-3-208"> (Not including dinner)</span><br /><span id="sub-3-208">Total cups of water: 4</span><br /><span id="sub-3-208">Any Cheating: Yup. :(<br /></span>Krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00623219467921554433noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-751422737747934063.post-61972367849466758302010-01-11T11:28:00.000-08:002012-07-07T08:27:09.339-07:00Suggested Meal-Plans for Buddhist Diet<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr><td width="268"><span class="green12b">For Tuesday, 1/12/2010</span></td> <td align="right" valign="top" width="277"> <br /></td> </tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr height="27"> <td height="27" width="560"><img alt="breakfast:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-breakfast.gif" vspace="3" /></td> </tr><tr> <td bgcolor="#cbd97b" width="560"> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" width="20"><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/spacer.gif" width="1" /></td> <td nowrap="nowrap" width="305"><span class="black10">FOOD</span></td> <td align="center" width="61"><span class="black10">CALORIES</span></td> <td align="center" width="50"><span class="black10">CARBS</span></td> <td align="center" width="32"><span class="black10">FAT</span></td> <td align="center" width="56"><span class="black10">PROTEIN</span></td> </tr></tbody></table><table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Cheese Tortilla; Banana; <span>Melt cheese in the tortilla, roll and enjoy.</span> </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Cheddar or Colby Cheese, Low Fat, 2 oz</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">98</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">4</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">14</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Banana, fresh, 0.5 large (8" to 8-7/8" long)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">63</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">16</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Flour Tortillas, 1 tortilla, medium (approx 6" dia)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">104</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">18</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">3</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Decaffeinated Coffee, 1 cup (8 fl oz)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr></tbody></table></td> </tr></tbody></table><img alt="lunch:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-lunch.gif" vspace="3" /> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Butternut Squash Risotto; Broccoli, Pears, Roll; Milk </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Milk, nonfat, 1 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">86</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">12</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">8</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Butternut Squash Risotto with Greens, 1 serving</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">147</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">22</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">4</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">4</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Pears, fresh, 0.5 pear, large (approx 2 per lb)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">62</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">16</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Broccoli, fresh, 2 spear (about 5" long)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">17</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">3</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Dinner Rolls, wheat, 1 roll (1 oz)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">77</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">13</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Dinner Rolls, wheat, 1 roll (1 oz)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">77</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">13</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Butter, unsalted, 1 pat (1" sq, 1/3" high)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">36</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">4</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Butter, unsalted, 1 pat (1" sq, 1/3" high)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">36</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">4</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr></tbody></table><img alt="dinner:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-dinner.gif" vspace="3" /> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Cream of Bean and Broccoli Soup; Tangerines<br /><span>Place cubed potato, broth and milk in a pot. Heat until potatoes are cooked, then puree (in blender). Thin soup with water if needed. Return to pot, add beans, cheese, and broccoli. Heat, stirring well. Serve with tangerines.</span> </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Milk, nonfat, 1 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">86</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">12</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">8</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Beans, white, 0.5 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">153</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">29</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">10</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Beans, white, 0.5 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">153</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">29</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">10</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Tangerines, 2 small (2-1/4" dia)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">62</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">16</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Broccoli, fresh, 2 spear (about 5" long)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">17</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">3</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Broccoli, fresh, 2 spear (about 5" long)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">17</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">3</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Baked Potato, with skin, 0.5 medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">80</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">18</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Parmesan Cheese, grated, 1 tbsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">23</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Parmesan Cheese, grated, 1 tbsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">23</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Pacific Natural Foods Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Broth, 1 cup, 1 serving</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">15</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">3</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr></tbody></table><img alt="snack:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-snack.gif" vspace="3" /> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Yogurt; Spinach with Tomatoes </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Yogurt, fruit, 1 container (5 oz)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">141</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">26</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">6</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Savory Spinach with Tomatoes RECIPE, 0.5 serving</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">28</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">3</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td width="15"><br /></td> <td width="268"><span class="green12b">For Wednesday, 1/13/2010</span></td> <td align="right" valign="top" width="277"> <br /></td> </tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr height="27"> <td height="27" width="560"><img alt="breakfast:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-breakfast.gif" vspace="3" /></td> </tr><tr> <td bgcolor="#cbd97b" width="560"> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" width="20"><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/spacer.gif" width="1" /></td> <td nowrap="nowrap" width="305"><span class="black10">FOOD</span></td> <td align="center" width="61"><span class="black10">CALORIES</span></td> <td align="center" width="50"><span class="black10">CARBS</span></td> <td align="center" width="32"><span class="black10">FAT</span></td> <td align="center" width="56"><span class="black10">PROTEIN</span></td> </tr></tbody></table><table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Cottage cheese; orange; toast with peanut butter </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Cottage Cheese, 1% Milkfat, 0.5 cup (not packed)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">81</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">3</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">14</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Oranges, 1 fruit (2-5/8" dia)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">62</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">15</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Bread, reduced-calorie, wheat, 2 slice</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">91</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">20</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">4</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Almond Butter, 0.5 tbsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">51</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr></tbody></table></td> </tr></tbody></table><img alt="lunch:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-lunch.gif" vspace="3" /> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Baked Potato with Broccoli and Pinto Beans; Applesauce; Milk<br /><span>Cook and chop broccoli and prepare pinto beans as necessary to top baked potato. </span> </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Milk, nonfat, 1 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">86</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">12</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">8</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Beans, pinto, 0.6 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">141</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">26</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">8</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Broccoli, fresh, 2 spear (about 5" long)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">17</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">3</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Baked Potato, with skin, 0.5 medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">80</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">18</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Baked Potato, with skin, 0.5 medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">80</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">18</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Sour Cream, reduced fat, 2 tbsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">41</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">4</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Sour Cream, reduced fat, 2 tbsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">41</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">4</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Applesauce, unsweetened, 0.75 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">79</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">21</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr></tbody></table><img alt="dinner:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-dinner.gif" vspace="3" /> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Chickpeas and Spinach with Feta; Roll; Banana<br /><span>Saute garbanzo beans until heated, combine with cooked spinach and top with feta cheese. </span> </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Feta Cheese, 1.5 oz</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">112</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">9</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">6</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 0.5 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">143</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">27</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">6</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 0.5 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">143</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">27</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">6</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Banana, fresh, 0.5 large (8" to 8-7/8" long)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">63</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">16</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Spinach, frozen, 0.5 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">27</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">3</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Spinach, frozen, 0.5 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">27</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">3</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Dinner Rolls, rye, 1 medium</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">103</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">19</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">4</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Olive Oil, 1 1tsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">40</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Olive Oil, 1 1tsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">40</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr></tbody></table><img alt="snack:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-snack.gif" vspace="3" /> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Black Beans; Sweet Potato; Salsa<br /><span>Top sweet potato with beans and salsa.</span> </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Beans, black, 0.6 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">136</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">24</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">9</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, without salt, 0.5 small</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">27</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">6</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Salsa, 0.13 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">9</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td width="15"><br /></td> <td width="268"><span class="green12b">For Thursday, 1/14/2010</span></td> <td align="right" valign="top" width="277"> <br /></td> </tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr height="27"> <td height="27" width="560"><img alt="breakfast:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-breakfast.gif" vspace="3" /></td> </tr><tr> <td bgcolor="#cbd97b" width="560"> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" width="20"><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/spacer.gif" width="1" /></td> <td nowrap="nowrap" width="305"><span class="black10">FOOD</span></td> <td align="center" width="61"><span class="black10">CALORIES</span></td> <td align="center" width="50"><span class="black10">CARBS</span></td> <td align="center" width="32"><span class="black10">FAT</span></td> <td align="center" width="56"><span class="black10">PROTEIN</span></td> </tr></tbody></table><table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Swiss Cheese Bagel; Apple juice<br /><span>Melt sliced Swiss cheese over half a bagel. </span> </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Swiss Cheese, 1 oz</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">107</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">8</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">8</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Apple juice, unsweetened, 4 fl oz</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">58</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">14</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Bagels, plain, 0.5 bagel (3-1/2" dia)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">98</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">19</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">4</td> </tr></tbody></table></td> </tr></tbody></table><img alt="lunch:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-lunch.gif" vspace="3" /> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Baked Potato with Broccoli and Pinto Beans; Applesauce; Milk<br /><span>Cook and chop broccoli and prepare pinto beans as necessary to top baked potato. </span> </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Milk, nonfat, 1 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">86</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">12</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">8</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Beans, pinto, 0.6 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">141</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">26</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">8</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Broccoli, fresh, 2 spear (about 5" long)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">17</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">3</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Baked Potato, with skin, 0.5 medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">80</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">18</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Baked Potato, with skin, 0.5 medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">80</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">18</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Sour Cream, reduced fat, 2 tbsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">41</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">4</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Sour Cream, reduced fat, 2 tbsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">41</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">4</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Applesauce, unsweetened, 0.75 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">79</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">21</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr></tbody></table><img alt="dinner:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-dinner.gif" vspace="3" /> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Garlic Ginger Rice with Almonds; Green Beans; Blueberries; Milk<br /><span>Add grated ginger and minced garlic to warm oil in skillet and heat for a minute then add cooked rice, mix and heat throughout. Add in almond slivers and serve. </span> </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Milk, nonfat, 1 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">86</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">12</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">8</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Almonds, 0.25 cup, sliced</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">137</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">12</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">5</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Almonds, 0.25 cup, sliced</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">137</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">12</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">5</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Blueberries, fresh, 0.75 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">61</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">15</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Green Beans (snap), 12 beans (4" long)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">20</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Green Beans (snap), 12 beans (4" long)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">20</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">White Rice, long grain, 0.5 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">103</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">22</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Canola Oil, 1 1tsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">40</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Canola Oil, 1 1tsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">40</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr></tbody></table><img alt="snack:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-snack.gif" vspace="3" /> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Cucumbers with Hummus; Tea </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Hummus, 0.3 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">125</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">11</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">7</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">6</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Cucumber (with peel), 1 cup slices</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">14</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">3</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Herbal Tea, 1 cup (8 fl oz)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td width="15"><br /></td> <td width="268"><span class="green12b">For Friday, 1/15/2010</span></td> <td align="right" valign="top" width="277"> <br /></td> </tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr height="27"> <td height="27" width="560"><img alt="breakfast:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-breakfast.gif" vspace="3" /></td> </tr><tr> <td bgcolor="#cbd97b" width="560"> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" width="20"><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/spacer.gif" width="1" /></td> <td nowrap="nowrap" width="305"><span class="black10">FOOD</span></td> <td align="center" width="61"><span class="black10">CALORIES</span></td> <td align="center" width="50"><span class="black10">CARBS</span></td> <td align="center" width="32"><span class="black10">FAT</span></td> <td align="center" width="56"><span class="black10">PROTEIN</span></td> </tr></tbody></table><table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Cream of Wheat with peanut butter and banana<br /><span>Cook Cream of Wheat according to package directions. Stir in peanut butter and sliced banana. Serve with milk. </span> </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Milk, nonfat, 1 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">86</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">12</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">8</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Banana, fresh, 0.5 large (8" to 8-7/8" long)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">63</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">16</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Cream of Wheat, cooked with water, without salt, 0.75 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">98</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">21</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">3</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Peanut Butter, smooth style, 0.5 tbsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">47</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">4</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr></tbody></table></td> </tr></tbody></table><img alt="lunch:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-lunch.gif" vspace="3" /> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Cream Cheese, Walnuts and Raisins Wrap; Salad; Granola Bar </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Cream Cheese, 2 tbsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">101</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">10</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Walnuts, 0.75 oz (14 halves)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">142</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">3</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">14</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">3</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Raisins, 0.5 small box (1.5 oz)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">65</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">17</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Romaine Lettuce (salad), 2 cup, shredded</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">16</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">3</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Flour Tortillas, 1 tortilla, medium (approx 6" dia)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">104</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">18</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">3</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Granola Bars, peanut butter, 1 bar</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">114</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">15</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">6</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Olive Oil, 1 1tsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">40</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Olive Oil, 1 1tsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">40</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Balsamic Vinegar, 1 tbsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">8</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr></tbody></table><img alt="dinner:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-dinner.gif" vspace="3" /> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Cheesy Chickpea Pasta with Spinach; Watermelon<br /><span>Heat chickpeas, mozzarella, spinach and sauce, and pour over cooked pasta. Top with Parmesan. Serve with watermelon.</span> </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Mozzarella Cheese, part skim milk, 1 oz</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">72</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">7</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 0.5 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">143</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">27</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">6</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 0.5 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">143</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">27</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">6</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Watermelon, 1.25 cup, balls</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">62</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">14</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Spinach, frozen, 0.5 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">27</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">3</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Whole Wheat Spaghetti, cooked (pasta), 0.6 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">104</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">22</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">4</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Parmesan Cheese, grated, 1 tbsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">23</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Parmesan Cheese, grated, 1 tbsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">23</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Spaghetti/Marinara Sauce (tomato sauce), 0.5 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">71</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">10</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">3</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr></tbody></table><img alt="snack:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-snack.gif" vspace="3" /> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Salad Greens with Cranberry Vinaigrette and Almonds; Tea </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Almonds, 0.25 cup, sliced</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">137</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">12</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">5</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Salad Greens With Cranberry Vinaigrette, 0.5 serving</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">24</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">3</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Tea, brewed, 6 fl oz</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td width="15"><br /></td> <td width="268"><span class="green12b">For Saturday, 1/16/2010</span></td> <td align="right" valign="top" width="277"> <br /></td> </tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr height="27"> <td height="27" width="560"><img alt="breakfast:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-breakfast.gif" vspace="3" /></td> </tr><tr> <td bgcolor="#cbd97b" width="560"> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" width="20"><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/spacer.gif" width="1" /></td> <td nowrap="nowrap" width="305"><span class="black10">FOOD</span></td> <td align="center" width="61"><span class="black10">CALORIES</span></td> <td align="center" width="50"><span class="black10">CARBS</span></td> <td align="center" width="32"><span class="black10">FAT</span></td> <td align="center" width="56"><span class="black10">PROTEIN</span></td> </tr></tbody></table><table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Swiss Cheese Bagel; Apple juice<br /><span>Melt sliced Swiss cheese over half a bagel. </span> </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Swiss Cheese, 1 oz</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">107</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">8</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">8</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Apple juice, unsweetened, 4 fl oz</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">58</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">14</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Bagels, plain, 0.5 bagel (3-1/2" dia)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">98</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">19</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">4</td> </tr></tbody></table></td> </tr></tbody></table><img alt="lunch:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-lunch.gif" vspace="3" /> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Sauted Tofu with Cheesy Broccoli Rice; Orange;Tea<br /><span>Saute tofu and chopped onions and mix with cooked broccoli and rice and top with grated cheese.</span> </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Cheddar or Colby Cheese, Low Fat, 2 oz</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">98</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">4</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">14</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Tofu, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari), 0.75 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">146</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">6</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">8</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">15</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Oranges, 1 fruit (2-5/8" dia)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">62</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">15</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Onions, raw, 4 slice, medium (1/8" thick)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">21</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">White Rice, long grain, 0.5 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">103</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">22</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">White Rice, long grain, 0.5 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">103</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">22</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">2</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Olive Oil, 1 1tsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">40</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Olive Oil, 1 1tsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">40</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Herbal Tea, 1 cup (8 fl oz)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr></tbody></table><img alt="dinner:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-dinner.gif" vspace="3" /> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Chickpea & Tomato, Pepper Pita; Peaches and Cottage Cheese<br /><span>Mix the Mrs. Dash with the Sour Cream and blend with beans and chopped tomatoes and peppers, then fill pita with mixture.</span> </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Cottage Cheese, Nonfat, 0.75 cup (not packed)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">120</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">8</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">23</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 0.5 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">143</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">27</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">6</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 0.5 cup</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">143</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">27</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">6</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Peaches, fresh, 1 large (2-3/4" dia) (approx 2-1/2 per lb)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">68</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">17</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Sweet peppers (bell), 0.5 large (2-1/4 per lb, approx 3-3/4" long, 3" dia)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">22</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Red Ripe Tomatoes, 4 slice, medium (1/4" thick)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">17</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">4</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Bread, pita, whole-wheat, 0.5 pita, large (6-1/2" dia)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">85</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">18</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">3</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Mrs. Dash (R) Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend, 0.25 tsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Sour Cream, reduced fat, 2 tbsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">41</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">4</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Sour Cream, reduced fat, 2 tbsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">41</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">1</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">4</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr></tbody></table><img alt="snack:" border="0" hspace="15" name="nubreakfast4" src="http://assets3.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet3/nu-snack.gif" vspace="3" /> <table bgcolor="#e2e7c4" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" style="width: 560px;"><tbody><tr> <td style="background-color: #fff2c1; color: #848429; font-weight: bold;" width="18"><br /></td> <td class="meal_name" colspan="5"> Peanut butter and celery; herbal tea </td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Peanut Butter, smooth style, 1.5 tbsp</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">142</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">12</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">6</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Celery, raw, 2 stalk, large (11"-12" long)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">20</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">5</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">1</td> </tr><tr> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" valign="top" width="18"><input disabled="disabled" name="checkboxName" type="checkbox" value="checkboxValue" /></td> <td bgcolor="#fffce8" class="foodchecked" valign="top" width="305">Herbal Tea, 1 cup (8 fl oz)</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="60">2</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="50">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="31">0</td> <td align="center" bgcolor="#fffce8" class="black11" valign="middle" width="53">0</td> 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