Why can't I lose weight?
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Comments (7)The link Al provided has lots of great science, Avajay. I highly recommend it and the link I'm providing below. I'll also take a stab at distilling the most important parts of this. First, as Al said, soil in containers doesn't work the same as soil in the ground. That's really what this is all about. Soil in a container needs to do several things to provide a good growing experience. 1)Root anchorage - hold the plant upright, 2)Wick water upwards against gravity, 3)Drain water downward to prevent the plant standing in water, 4)To hold onto the "right" amount of water and nutrients, 5) to provide air space for the exchange of gasses. The particle size in the mix is a big part of how these things above happenÂor do not happen. If they are too large, you sacrifice the ability to hold onto water, for example. ThatÂs sort of the basics of the why. To get everything you need to happen, the mix has to have certain characteristics. Soil will not have these and youÂll sacrifice at least some of the above necessities. Here is a link that might be useful: Another link to read; may help with understanding Al's post...See Morei lose my weight.
Comments (1)Hello Erika, You are taking good care of yourself. How is your diet for calories consumed each day? Something is definitely responsible for those 20 pounds. There is a free diet site that includes menus that I keep listing - it's great - called Spark People. You may want to check that out. You can also adapt the menus to what you want or do your own completely. This site is absolutely free with no catches, loads of support. Maybe there are other ideas from other folk that can help you. Let us know how you get on! Cheers, McPeg Here is a link that might be useful: Spark People...See MoreWhy oh why can't I make fudge?
Comments (10)If you like white chocolate don't buy the chips. You need to buy a good quality white chocolate. This recipe makes a very rich, smooth and creamy fudge. Not sugary unless it is over cooked. White Chocolate and Toasted Walnut Fudge 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup cream 1/2 cup of butter Pinch of salt 1/4 cup of white Corn Syrup 6 to 8 ounces Callebaut White Chocolate Walnuts 2 teaspoons vanilla Add the two sugars, butter, cream, corn syrup and salt into a sauce Pan. Place over medium heat. Stir while bringing to a boil. Lower the Heat and continue to stir slowly while the mixture cooks. After about 7 minutes, test by pouring a small amount into some cold water. You want it to form a soft ball. (about 235�F to 238�F on a candy thermometer) When it reaches soft ball stage, remove from the heat, and let rest for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, add the vanilla and the white chocolate and stir until the white chocolate melts. You will notice the the fudge starts to thicken almost immediately. Stir another minute or two or until the fudge starts to lose its shine. Quickly add the walnuts and pour into a buttered dish. This Maple Walnut fudge also has a very smooth creamy texture. Home Cookin Chapter: Recipes From Thibeault's Table Maple Cream Fudge ================= 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup cream 1/3 cup of butter 1/4 cup of maple syrup Pinch of salt Vanilla . Add the two sugars, butter and cream maple syrup and salt into a sauce pan. Place over medium heat. Stir while bringing to a boil. Lower the heat and continue to stir slowly while the mixture cooks. After about 7 minutes, test by pouring a small amount into some cold water. You want it to form a soft ball. You might need to cook it for another minute or two. Remove from the heat, add a couple of teaspoons of vanilla and start stirring. It takes about 14 or 15 minutes for the fudge to cool and thicken. Pour into buttered dish. Option: Replace the cream and cup of white sugar with one can of Sweetened Condensed Milk and increase the maple syrup to 1 cup. To make Carmels instead of fudge, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup white 1/2 cup white corn syrup 1 cup butter 1 cup cream pinch of salt vanilla Cook to almost hard ball stage. Let cool slightly, stir and then pour into butter pan or mini muffin tins. Here is a link that might be useful: Homemade Fudge...See MoreI don't know why I can't love my stepson
Comments (13)"his ex hates my husband she is not sad they they are not together. She likes to cause trouble though." I didn't mean that she is pining away for him, but you said, "My husband was fooling around with the mother of his other child for years on top of everything to start off. I stayed with my husband because I believe in love and 2nd chances." & I thought you are saying that he was fooling around with the mother of this 8 year old & if he was doing that while he was seeing you, then yes this child saw his parents 'together' at least in some way, unless they were so sly that they hid it from their own child. And even if the mother hates him & is not sad, that does not mean she does not let her son know how angry she is (anger is also a feeling that is much easier to express than hurt, so who knows if she truly hates him or is hurt he finally ended it with her and married you) but I'm sure the child picks up on those feelings because children are little sponges & know more than most people give them credit for. If mommy is angry all the time at daddy, of course it's going to affect how he feels about daddy's house & the new wife, baby, etc. "I think that it's good to be proactive and encourage my stepson to be nice to my son. I don't try to force it upon him. To me to encourage him to love his brother should be a good thing. I agree that yes he is eight and may be frustrated which is understandable. I just don't think that it should be ok that he takes it out on my 2 year old son. If their our any mothers out there you know how you are protective over your children no matter who it might be. If it was my neice , my friend son. I would not stand them to be nasty to my children." If you want to protect your 2 year old, then never allow the 8 year old to be alone with him. It's THAT simple. If dad refuses to acknowledge the problem, then it rests with YOU to protect the baby & make sure he's always in your sight when big brother is around. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be a happy little family, but if he (the 8 year old) does not want that, it is going to backfire to force it. I believe he does know right from wrong & he has anger, resentment issues... maybe from how his mother expresses, directly or inadvertently. He is manipulative if he changes face when dad comes around the corner & I agree with Sylvia that is a dangerous child that does that. (reminiscent of "the good son") Lovehadley has a great point that leaving is probably not the best idea since the child only comes over every other weekend and leaving could place the younger child in jeopardy when he would visit. The bottom line is that unless mom & dad are willing to work together to find out why their son is so aggressive & deal with it, then the only solution is to never allow your baby to alone with him. Yes, he was part of the package as you & your kids were part of a package, but YOU and your DH accepted each other's package... the kids don't get a choice. He didn't choose the package so how can you expect him to accept you as you've accepted him. You are the adult....See Morebostonoak
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