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General Discussion / Re: Roller Skating
« on: March 30, 2014, 01:49:26 PM »
skating is fun!! so cool susie
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Click Here To Share Your Success Story / Juliana's Baptism
« on: March 30, 2014, 01:44:04 PM »
Just wanted to share some personal pics of my daughter's baptism last week. I think it is always nice to put a face to the name :0)
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Sides and Snacks / Re: Bacon-Wrapped Avocado Wedges
« on: March 30, 2014, 11:51:03 AM »
I made these today slides the avocado in 6 wedges wrapped with bacon and stuck toothpick in them ! They were delicious and filling I had made two fried eggs to go with them and I was so filled I didn't eat the eggs !
One tip half way through I took toothpicks out so that I could fry even on each side 😊 enjoy
One question though since I am not too familiar with avocado what is consider small ? For two bet carbs ? I don't know how to judge it
One tip half way through I took toothpicks out so that I could fry even on each side 😊 enjoy
One question though since I am not too familiar with avocado what is consider small ? For two bet carbs ? I don't know how to judge it
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Lean On My Shoulder / Re: Hello..
« on: March 30, 2014, 11:47:59 AM »
Awesome job Rob and remember this is a lifestyle you can live forever not a temporary diet !!! Rock on !
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Click Here To Share Your Success Story / Round two-week 7
« on: March 30, 2014, 11:45:44 AM »
Hi gang ! I am down another 2.8lbs this week for a total of 14.1lbs!!! I am so content with our lifestyle and with my life In general . Funny how things are different this time around on "round two" I have let go of the need to "lose a certain amount " each week and am just living the lifestyle, not breaking the rules , asking questions and letting the body to the work !!! Have a blessed Sunday !!
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General Discussion / Re: Rotisserie Chicken
« on: March 30, 2014, 06:51:45 AM »
Thank you Tony ! It's true we must learn as we go, but when you think you are matching to the best and these companies get easy with undisclosed info it's so unfair . But we have had this convo 10,000 times . Lol
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Girly Girl Talk / Re: hair
« on: March 29, 2014, 07:06:50 AM »
I take biotin and I dont have that problem , but as we know no two are alike
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Booze! / Re: Going without alcohol when everyone else is drinking
« on: March 29, 2014, 07:01:01 AM »
I keep on in my purse too for when I have coffee or tea out
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General Discussion / Re: Rotisserie Chicken
« on: March 28, 2014, 09:52:47 AM »
Really good point !! I was so infuriated last night !!
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General Discussion / Re: Rotisserie Chicken
« on: March 28, 2014, 09:13:05 AM »
Told them I didnt want it ! Ha! Ha!
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Girly Girl Talk / Re: Finally saw a doctor today
« on: March 28, 2014, 09:11:09 AM »
Thanks Susie!!
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General Discussion / Rotisserie Chicken
« on: March 28, 2014, 07:03:33 AM »
I was really disappointed today and it goes to show that we learn new things everyday on our journey of fts when I picked up a rotisserie chicken from Shoprite to make a chicken salad for dinner . It had been a busy day and I needed something quick . While I was eating it I thought this taste sweet ? Trying to convince myself that it was my dressing I decided to put on it I continued on with my evening . I decided to go on the internet and look up rotisserie chickens and low carb. I was saddened to see people commenting about "dextrose" being used in them . So I made Dan go outside in the trash to check the container and sure enough there was dextrose listed as the 5th ingredient . I would be lying if I said I wasn't upset I was pissed ! lol
I guess more so bc earlier this week I had gotten an Irish cream coffee at dunkin donuts (had been getting them the past week ) and noticed this last time the women pumping something in my coffee cup . I politely asked her what that was and she said oh it's the Irish cream flavor !!!!!😡😡😡😡😡 I was so mad , disappointed , raged and upset. I hate that they can do this and if I didn't go in to get the coffee I would have continued through the drive through and never had known .
Ok I will get off my soap box just wanted to share my lessons learned 😋
I guess more so bc earlier this week I had gotten an Irish cream coffee at dunkin donuts (had been getting them the past week ) and noticed this last time the women pumping something in my coffee cup . I politely asked her what that was and she said oh it's the Irish cream flavor !!!!!😡😡😡😡😡 I was so mad , disappointed , raged and upset. I hate that they can do this and if I didn't go in to get the coffee I would have continued through the drive through and never had known .
Ok I will get off my soap box just wanted to share my lessons learned 😋
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Girly Girl Talk / Re: Finally saw a doctor today
« on: March 28, 2014, 06:50:06 AM »
Hi Morgan ! I found this in my search bc I didn't know what either was . Hope it helps
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a fat-soluble nutrient produced naturally by our bodies. Found in every cell in the body, CoQ10 is concentrated in organs that require the most energy — such as the heart, liver, muscles and kidneys. CoQ10 is concentrated in these organs because it is essential to the process of producing cellular energy.
Ubiquinone vs. Ubiquinol
In the body, CoQ10 exists either in its oxidized form, ubiquinone, or in its reduced form, ubiquinol. When oxidized CoQ10 (ubiquinone) is used by the body, it transforms and becomes ubiquinol. In the same way, reduced CoQ10 (ubiquinol) becomes ubiquinone when it carries out its role in the body.
To better understand how this works, let’s take a look at CoQ10 and cellular energy production. CoQ10 is found inside the powerhouses of the cell called the mitochondria, the site where energy production occurs. It acts as an electron acceptor or donor in the chain of reactions that lead to energy production. When oxidized CoQ10 (ubiquinone) accepts an electron from another molecule in the chain, it becomes reduced (ubiquinol) and when reduced CoQ10 (ubiquinol) donates an electron, it becomes oxidized (ubiquinone). Maintaining this state of equilibrium is how the body benefits from CoQ10.
CoQ10 Supplements
Regardless of what form of CoQ10 you take as a supplement, the body is able to convert the consumed form to the other form as needed. In other words, if you take a reduced CoQ10 supplement (ubiquinol), the body can convert the reduced CoQ10 (ubiquinol) to the oxidized CoQ10 (ubiquinone) and vice versa. This conversion takes place to maintain a state of equilibrium between reduced CoQ10 (ubiquinol) and oxidized CoQ10 (ubiquinone).
The Bottom Line
Unquestionably, both forms—ubiquinone and ubiquinol—are effective and essential to important pathways in the body, and in states of need, either form can be reduced or oxidized to form the other.
Next time you purchase CoQ10 keep the following points in mind:
• Both CoQ10 forms—ubiquinone and ubiquinol—are important, effective and do great things for your body
• The body is extremely intelligent and is capable of turning one form of CoQ10 into the other as needed
• Feel great that you are choosing such a important supplement for your health
- See more at: http://www.naturemade.com/resource-center/articles-and-videos/heart-health/understanding-coq10-ubiquinone-vs-ubiquinol#sthash.0oWW5S7Q.dpuf
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a fat-soluble nutrient produced naturally by our bodies. Found in every cell in the body, CoQ10 is concentrated in organs that require the most energy — such as the heart, liver, muscles and kidneys. CoQ10 is concentrated in these organs because it is essential to the process of producing cellular energy.
Ubiquinone vs. Ubiquinol
In the body, CoQ10 exists either in its oxidized form, ubiquinone, or in its reduced form, ubiquinol. When oxidized CoQ10 (ubiquinone) is used by the body, it transforms and becomes ubiquinol. In the same way, reduced CoQ10 (ubiquinol) becomes ubiquinone when it carries out its role in the body.
To better understand how this works, let’s take a look at CoQ10 and cellular energy production. CoQ10 is found inside the powerhouses of the cell called the mitochondria, the site where energy production occurs. It acts as an electron acceptor or donor in the chain of reactions that lead to energy production. When oxidized CoQ10 (ubiquinone) accepts an electron from another molecule in the chain, it becomes reduced (ubiquinol) and when reduced CoQ10 (ubiquinol) donates an electron, it becomes oxidized (ubiquinone). Maintaining this state of equilibrium is how the body benefits from CoQ10.
CoQ10 Supplements
Regardless of what form of CoQ10 you take as a supplement, the body is able to convert the consumed form to the other form as needed. In other words, if you take a reduced CoQ10 supplement (ubiquinol), the body can convert the reduced CoQ10 (ubiquinol) to the oxidized CoQ10 (ubiquinone) and vice versa. This conversion takes place to maintain a state of equilibrium between reduced CoQ10 (ubiquinol) and oxidized CoQ10 (ubiquinone).
The Bottom Line
Unquestionably, both forms—ubiquinone and ubiquinol—are effective and essential to important pathways in the body, and in states of need, either form can be reduced or oxidized to form the other.
Next time you purchase CoQ10 keep the following points in mind:
• Both CoQ10 forms—ubiquinone and ubiquinol—are important, effective and do great things for your body
• The body is extremely intelligent and is capable of turning one form of CoQ10 into the other as needed
• Feel great that you are choosing such a important supplement for your health
- See more at: http://www.naturemade.com/resource-center/articles-and-videos/heart-health/understanding-coq10-ubiquinone-vs-ubiquinol#sthash.0oWW5S7Q.dpuf
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Booze! / Re: Going without alcohol when everyone else is drinking
« on: March 27, 2014, 04:34:49 PM »
Ahh! Yes I think we have all been there !!! Kudos to you for remaining classy ☺️