Sunday, October 17, 2010

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WEIGH-OUT TODAY!

Congratulations to all those who stayed in the TPD challenge till the very end.  Early this morning there were a few participants getting they're final workout in before hitting the scale. The top winners lost over 14 pounds each and there was a total of 175lbs lost by 30 people who weighed-out today "Bravo"!  I couldn't be more pleased seeing so many of you succeed!


                    

Saturday, October 16, 2010

TIS THE NIGHT BEFORE WEIGH-OUT AND ALL THROUGH THE GYM...."YES" CREATURES WERE STIRRING WE WERE TRYING TO GET SLIM!  WE WORKED SO HARD THAT WE BROKE OUT IN  SWEAT.. ARE WE REACHING OUR GOALS........."YES" THAT YOU CAN BET!

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Kale Chips            
1 bunch of kale
2 Tbs olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tsp salt

1) Preheat oven to 200
2) Wash kale thoroughly and let dry
3) Tear kale away from stem. Each kale leaf should be torn into about 6 or eight pieces
4) Place kale, salt, olive oil and lemon into a bowl and mix together with your hands, gently massaging the kale with the oil, lemon and salt
5) Lay kale out on a cookie sheet or pizza pan
6) Place in over and set timer for 30 minutes

At 30 minutes, remove from oven and gently unstuck kale from pan if it has stuck and replace for another 10-15 minutes until kale is dry and crispy

Allow to cool. Can store in fridge for up to a week

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Dear TPDers!                                                   
So, we are in the home stretch and flu season has hit our home over the last while -- so, no workouts, 2 little feverish tots and perhaps not eating in the best way. As they say, "life gets in the way of losing weight". However, I have truly enjoyed the process thus far and have enjoyed fitting a little better in clothes once again. I am content with the progress I have made to date and look forward to the next one, perhaps, to get those last 10 pounds (pre baby)!!!

I leave this coming weekend for a week long programme in the States, so I will miss the final weigh in festivities on Sunday, but many congratulations to all of you on a wonderful event! Thank you to Michelle as well.
Hugs and best of luck,
Fiona

Sunday, October 10, 2010

OMG BOOTCAMP IS FUN! 

We had such a great Sunday morning bootcamp everyone had worked off their turkey dinner before they even ate it.

One week away from weigh-out and most are still determined to see the challenge through to the end....bravo everyone! 


Family support!  
Compete with your spouse


Friday, October 8, 2010


WE LOVE FORERUNNERS!

TPD Power Walk

Proper shoe selection is an important part of the prevention
of injury. Forces greater than three to five times your body
weight are placed on your feet and dissipated up your leg when you run. The right running shoe will accommodate the needs of the individual runner and can help enhance performance.
(Peter Butler - Forerunners).   Peter's experienced staff can help you determine your foot type and your shoe requirements 
to find the best fit for you.

Forerunners has supported the TPD Challenge from the beginning showing their true community spirit... (discounts, dry fit shirts and special guest speaker).......thank you!

For more information visit  http://www.forerunners.ca/   
(click the comment box below for Peter Butler's walk-to-run program)
                             

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS DISH!
THIS VEGETARIAN RECIPE IS LOW ON THE GLYCEMIC INDEX,
EASY TO MAKE AND ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS
QUINOA WITH KALE AND WALNUTS              
Here’s what you will need to serve 3-4 people, as a side dish….

6 cups kale, stems removed, finely
chopped  (1 medium head)
1 cup quinoa
2 cups low sodium chicken stock
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 lemon, zested
juice of one large lemon
1/3 cup white wine
1/3 cup (heaping) chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup (heaping) corn kernels
1/3 cup parsley
pinch freshly grated nutmeg
salt & pepper

Cook quinoa according to the package directions, using chicken stock in place of water. (1 cup quinoa to 2 cups of stock, bring to a boil, cover and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes).
Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat olive oil, add onions and red pepper flakes and saute for 3 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add garlic and lemon zest, cook for 1-2 minutes. Add white wine, stir and let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add salt & pepper.
Add kale, 1/2 of the lemon juice and the pinch of nutmeg. Stir to combine and allow to cook over a low flame for 5-7 minutes or until the kale is wilted and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Now is the time to add those corn kernels.
Add the cooked quinoa to the kale mixture and gently combine. Turn off the heat and add the remaining lemon juice, parsley and toasted walnuts. Taste and add more salt & pepper, if needed.
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Sunday, October 3, 2010

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!                              
Thank you "Health Canada" for supplying all the challengers with  valuable information to help them achieve their goals. Publications included:

1)  CANADA FOOD GUIDE     2) PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GUIDE
3)  BODY WEIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS IN ADULTS
4)  NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF SOME COMMON FOODS
5)  VEGETABLES AND FRUITS 6) FOOD ALLERGIES

Information Coordinator "Kathleen Haughian" was so supportive, recommended material and efficiently had the Health Canada Publications delivered to us. It was a blessing to have her a part of this event!

The Challengers are holding up their copies of Health Canada's publication "Nutritional Value Of Some Common Foods"  Download a copy http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/fiche-nutri-data/nutrient_value-valeurs_nutritives-eng.php