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German Consortium to Undertake Whole Genome Sequencing of 25,000
2007-04-28 23:32:00
German Consortium to Undertake Whole Genome Sequencing of 25,000 Patients and 25 Diseases Apr 26 2007, 12:39 PM EST GEN News Highlights The National Genome Research Network (NGFN) in Germany selected tools from Affymetrix and Illumina to genotype up
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Feature: 'Gangs of GDC: Rumble in the Moscone Center'
2007-04-28 04:19:00
offer a postmortem on Gangs Of GDC , which the company describes as the world?s first massively multiplayer mobile phone occurred players resolved them through a simple rock-paper-scissors game where they pressed 1, 2 or 3 on their cell
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Food/Exercise Journal
2007-03-16 14:03:00
Keeping a food and exercise journal will help keep you in check ~ especially if someone is going to be looking at it. Be honest in your entries and don't forget to include times and portions!Food :Breakfast: 8amCup of Tazo Chai tea w/raw honeymedium piece of homemade pumpkin/banana breadExercise :5 minute meditation after breakfast
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Food/Exercise Journal
2007-03-16 14:03:00
Keeping a food and exercise journal will help keep you in check ~ especially if someone is going to be looking at it. Be honest in your entries and don't forget to include times and portions!Breakfast: 8amCup of Tazo Chai tea w/raw honeymedium piece of homemade pumpkin/banana bread
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I'm Baaaaaaaaack!!
2007-03-15 18:19:00
After a month-long bout of 3 illnesses that swept through my family like a tornado ~ I'm back and ready to post my journey.A lot has happened in this month in my eating habits, exercise habits & philosophy on food and health ~ so, I'm just going to start posting with where I am today and go from there and, hopefully help others out there with the same goal as me: be healthy ~ inside & out ..losing weight & feeling great is merely a side effect of this~To date, I have lost 7lbs ~ on with the program!

Sponsor Break ~ Storage Concierge
2007-02-19 18:48:00
Lately I've been looking around my house at all of the "stuff" that I have ~ thinking..where the heck am I going to put all of this stuff! My husband suggested storage (Stor age Concierge ~ Get a self storage quote for free ). I thought to myself ~ why even OWN the stuff if you're just going to hold it in storage? Why not just have 1 gigantic yard sale or sell it on ebay?Well, for us..a military family, storage may be useful. You live in all different sized homes and you don't want to constantly get rid of your things. That's when storage could be useful ~ you could use a Storage Concierge ~ Get a self storage quote for free .Also, if you travel a lot, storage would be very useful ~ Storage Concierge ~ Get a self storage quote for free is a Storage Concierge and they will give you a self storage quote for free. Visit their website and see!Now back to our regularly scheduled programming... : )
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Weigh In and Chest Tip
2007-02-15 14:38:00
Lbs lost this week: 2 : ) Body fat loss ~ 0%I'm excited about my progress this week ~ I've been eating sensible portions of my regular foods...still eating choc & ice cream, but in moderation. I'm also being very conscious of every move I make. For instance, I was talking abt the park the other day...well, if your kids like the swings, try this:When you're pushing them on the swings, bring your elbows up to your shoulder height (keep shoulders down) and push using your chest muscles ~ follow through all the way until your arms are straight (without locking your elbows) and sqeeeeeeze your chest muscles. It's a GREAT way to get chest work in while you're playing with your kids!I'm reading a LOT about whole foods and herbals, so I'll be sharing what I learn soon~ check back!
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Get Up!
2007-02-13 04:31:00
There are so many times that i go to the park with my kids only to see the (usually) moms sitting on the bench reading or on their cell phones ~ Yuk! Next time you're at the park with your kids, don't sit ~ run around..play..laugh..be active WITH them! Not only is it a great bonding experience but it will melt off the pounds : )
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New Approach
2007-02-09 19:05:00
Tip: Eat a little dark choc everyday ~ it contains anti-oxidants to fight free radicals, it makes you feel good and it's yummy!I've decided not to post my food journal from now on because I really don't think that it is that beneficial to my readers and I don't think that it's that essential for me getting into shape. My philosophy for health has not been about the foods that I eat, necessarily, but the portions of which I eat those foods.Be conscious about every bite that you put in your mouth and ask yourself "Is this going to help me get to my goal?" (whatever that may be) Just eat a large variety of foods in their proper portions ~ making the largest part of your intake: vegetables & fruits most, nuts seeds grains and legumes next, dairy to a lesser degree & sweets the least, get your body moving any way that you can and enjoy yourself as much as you can ~ Be honest with yourself and forgive yourself if you fall off of your path and get back on! This is MY path to h...
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Sculpt Your Arms
2007-02-08 17:50:00
Tip: When carrying groceries in from the car, do bicep curls! Not flimsy up/down up/down but really be conscious of bringing your arms all the way up and squeeze those biceps at the top ~ they'll be screamin' by the time your done hauling groceries!
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Feb 6th Log
2007-02-06 21:06:00
Helpful Tip: Drink a little bottled water every 1/2 hr. throughout the day ~ by the end of the day you're sure to reach your hydration for the day!Breakfast:cereal w/milkcoffee (1/2 cup)lemon waterSnack:cheese & whole grain crackers~water consumption..32oz so far

Feb 5th Log ~ Chicken Salad Recipe
2007-02-05 17:19:00
Helpful Tip: Start off each day with a glass of bottled water with 1/4 of a freshly squeezed lemon in it ~ it's yummy and it'll wake up your digestive system.Breakfast:coffeewater w/fresh lemonbananaSnack:grapeshand full of pecansLunch:crackers & homemade chicken salad**~season 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts w/salt, pepper & rosemary~bake at 350 degrees for 25-30min until done..let cool a bit~pull chicken into strips & put in bowl~add abt 1/4 t of non-iodized sea salt & abt 1/4 t of rosemary ~ also add abt 1/3C of mayo (I like Duke's) & finely chopped celery~cut it in the bowl until the chicken is in the size pieces that you want ~ stir~add mayo 1t or a squirt at a time until it's the consistency that you like ~ makes abt 3 servings~eat & enjoy : )Dinner:tortellini w/pesto saucepiece of whole grain bread w/yogurt butter~drank abt 54oz of water throughout the dayNotes: Need to incorporate more snacks ~ work on prep for quick accessibility.
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Feb 1st - 3rd Logs
2007-02-03 16:51:00
My family has been sick, so I haven't been able to report lately ~ I've pretty much been living on green tea with honey & lemon, water and ice cream : ) I weighed myself this past Thursday and I lost 0 lbs.; however, I did my body fat measurement and I lost 2% body fat...SO I'm happy with my results so far!I'll start with my food log tomorrow ~ Monday the 5th. I'm going to start including some recipes for you to follow if you choose and I've also been reading a book about eating raw ~ so I'll be updating you about that and letting you know how it's going. Hopefully, my food choices and water intake will be slowly changing to achieve optimal health at a cellular level.My first change is that I'll be drinking quality bottled water every 1/2 hour to rehydrate and keep my body hydrated. I'll be consuming 50% of my body weight in oz of water. If you're not used to drinking water, take it slow by increasing your intake by 8 oz per day. But drink every 1/2 hour. That's a change...
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Jan 31st Log ~ Blackberry Oatmeal recipe
2007-01-31 15:21:00
Helpful Tip: When you get up from the chair, go to sit back down, but don't sit all the way...stand back up while you squeeze your glutes ~ repeat 10 times.Breakfast:coffee w/cream & sugarblackberry oatmeal**1/4C rolled oatslittle less than 1/2C of organic milkpinch of course saltsprinkle of raw sugarpalm full of wheat germ (abt 1T)~microwave 1 1/2 mins. stir in hand full of blackberries ~ and eat ~ YUM!Snack:2 homemade oatmeal/choc chip cookiesLunch:pretzels w/hummusfresh pear/celery juicea few cheese cubes~24 oz of waterSnack:grilled hot dog w/mustardDinner:2 pieces of homemade pizza w/mushrooms & black olivespiece of cherry pieNote: I may be coming down w/a cold..but i feel good otherwise today ~ I'll be including some of my recipes in future posts ~ check back ~ weigh in tomorrow!
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Jan 30th Log
2007-01-30 20:36:00
Helpful Tip: I touched on this yesterday, but "juicing" is the best way, imo, to get your fruits & veggies in for the day ~ Jack Lalanne's power juicer is the best one that I've found.Breakfast:coffee w/cream & sugarbowl of Rice Krispies cereal w/milkLunch:pb & j sandwichpear juiceSnack:cheddar cheese & multigrain crackerscup of organic spiced chai teaDinner:greek salad (spinach, tomato,cucumber,olives,mushrooms,feta cheese, olive oil & red wine vinegar)egg salad sandwich~36 oz of water

Jan 29th Log
2007-01-30 04:57:00
Helpful Tip: Stop eating 2 hrs before you go to bed. If you get hungry..drink some water..a glass of milk or soy milk to curb your hunger.Breakfast:coffeebowl of rice krispies cereal w/milkSnack:palm full of mixed nutsfreshly made pear & cherry juice**Used my Jack Lalanne juicer ~ I highly recommend it ~ it's easy to use, clean and you get all the nutrients of your fruits & vegetables w/no additives or water downs or anything. I LOVE it! You can get one at: www.powerjuicer.comLunch:pretzels w/hummus~24 oz of waterDinner:chicken breast w/potatoes, broth, snap peas, onions, garlic & other spices ~ Yummy2 pieces of bread2 oatmeal choc chip cookiesSnack:glass of choc soy milkNotes: I feel REALLY good ~ i think that juice gave me some great energy. I'm still working on getting a more traditional exercise routine going...aside from walking the baby ~ which counts!

Jan 28th Log
2007-01-28 20:00:00
Breakfast:tealunch:chicken noodle soup & crackersDinner:burger w/lettuce & tomato on a bunpiece of pie*24 oz of waterNote: Hello ~ eat more!

Jan 27th Log
2007-01-27 16:50:00
Weight Loss last week: 1 lb.Alright, I obviously need to up the exercise, water intake & vege intake ~ so that is my goal this week...but hey, the weight IS going down : )Breakfast:coffeetoaster strudel**squats while I was blow drying my hair**Lunch:sun chipsDinner:chicken sandwichpiece of pieNote: Out at a carnival for abt 4 hrs today ~ walked around the whole time. Walking is good,,didn't eat enough though ~

Jan 24th Log
2007-01-24 14:18:00
Helpful Tip: Drink quality spring water or use a good filter ~ NOT straight tap water ~ it's full of chemicals.Breakfast:coffee w/cream & sugarheart to heart Kashi cereal with milkSnack:dried plumspalm full of walnutsvege juiceLunch:umm...pretzelscheese cubes*24 oz of waterDinner:choc soy milkcheese tortellini w/pesto2 pieces of bread w/yogurt butterpiece of cake~can you say "carbs"!~Note: went out with the kids today and didn't prepare adequately for myself as far as food goes ~ BUT I think I bounced and swayed with the baby for at least several hours today and I climbed 4 times..so that's good. **Weigh in tomorrow..not feeling too confident..we'll see!

Got Me Thinking
2007-01-23 20:41:00
The other day I was watching Seinfeld ~ LOVE that show ~ anyway, it was the one where Elaine was dating a man who shaved his head. She saw his drivers license, which had a pic of him with hair and convinced him ~ after many years of shaving his head ~ to grow it back! Well, he starts to grow it back, but has these bald patches all over his head ~ he was balding and Elaine didn't want to date him anymore. I thought that it must be hard to lose your hair to that extreme..you just have no control ~ which is why clinics like http://www.fellermedical.com are popular I suppose.http://www.fellermedical.com uses surgery to restore natural hair in balding men. I'm sure they would do women as well ~ although balding women are less prevalent then men. When we start working on ourselves and trying to lose weight or dying our hair or buying new clothes or whatever, I guess men are also thinking about their hair. If I were a man, I would. I would hope that if I were a man, I would accept...
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Jan 23rd Log
2007-01-23 17:13:00
Breakfast:coffee w/cream & sugarsmall piece of cake*8 oz of waterLunch:pretzels w/hummusdried cranberrieslemon balm teaDinner:homemade pizza ~ 2 sliceschoc soy milk

Jan 22nd Log
2007-01-22 16:47:00
Helpful Tip: After you eat something sweet, brush your teeth ~ it'll get the taste out of your mouth & you're less likely to eat more of it ~Breakfast:coffee w/ cream & sugar*5 min of meditation & deep breathingLunch:palm full of walnutsheart to heart Kashi cereal w/milkbagel crispsSnack:dried plumschoc soy milkDinner:salad (romaine, spinach, walnuts, cheese, tomato, ranch, chicken)breadBolthouse Farms vege juiceNotes: not enough food/water today

Jan 21st Log
2007-01-21 16:44:00
Helpful Tip: Do yoga 10-15 min per day..Breakfast:coffee w/cream & sugarheart to heart Kashi cerealLunch:chicken salad sandwich w/ lettuce & tomatogarlic crisps24 oz of waterbite of dark chocExercise: danced w/baby 5 min. ~ yoga for 10 minutesSnack:zucchinicherriessmall amt of cheese cubesDinner:pb & j sandwichpretzels w/hummus*24 oz of waterNotes: I feel REALLY good abt today!

Jan 20th Log
2007-01-20 16:16:00
Helpful Tip: Put music on while preparing a meal & dance around the kitchen ~ it's a great workout!Breakfast:egg & cheese sandwichcoffee w/milk & sugarSnack:vege juicedried plumsLunch:chicken nuggets & just a few frieschoc frostyDinner:vegetable soup & whole grain crackerscoffee*24 oz of waterExercise: Dancing w/baby ~abt 15 mins.Notes: ate fast food today, didn't have my choc & drank too much coffee..not the best day overall ~ grrr to me

Jan 19th Log
2007-01-19 17:45:00
Helpful Tip: make it your goal to eat 1 serving of protein, 1 serving of carbs & at least 1 serving of veges at every meal ~breakfast:toaster strudelcoffeelunch:pb & j on whole grainbananavanilla puddinggreen tea*24 oz of watersnack:2 rectangles of dark chocbowl of spinachdinner:2 pieces of homemade pizzacoffeeNote: Eat more!! I know it's hard w/the baby but you must eat more! Oy~
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Jan 18 Log ~ Weigh in!
2007-01-18 15:19:00
Weight Loss: 2 lbs!Body Fat Loss: 0%2 lbs is a healthy weight loss in 1 week and I'm happy with that! Yay!!Helpful Tip: Lift weights ~ even if you're just doing one move with 3 lb weights ~ it'll build muscle (which burns fat) and it's good for your bones too ~Breakfast:Heart to Heart cereal w/milkcup of teaLunch:cheese cubesgarlic crisps4 dried plumspalm full of walnutscup of choc soymilkSnack:green teaDinner:chicken/rice & zucchini stirfrycoffee
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Jan 17th Log
2007-01-17 14:52:00
Helpful Tip: If you're going to eat your children's left overs..count them toward your portion size ~ they count!Breakfast:coffee w/cream & sugarcherrieshomemade sconeSnack:sconeLunch:cheese cubesgarlic crispspeargreen tea*12oz of waterDinner:broccoli & cheese frittatapotato w/cheese & yogurt butter
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