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Published August 26, 2009 by Rebecca Matheson

Weight and embodied water

coffeeA little while back I talked about Wii Fit Routines, since then I have used the wii fit relatively frequently – not quite as often as I’d have hoped but we’re getting there and definitely more effectively. Although no massive weight change, my efforts have paid off in how well I can do particular things such as the 10+ minute jog getting my 57% burn rate to a 112% (I don’t think over 100% is mathematically correct, but that’s for the machine and I to argue about, nor do I know how they calculate these numbers – I think probably on how consistently and steadily you run). The whole routine thing, now that I’m back at uni, is starting to settle in.

As you may have read over on Geoff’s blog there is now a ‘competition’ running with my in-laws to pull the body weight down before Christmas. Mostly as a bit of motivation. I don’t need to lose more than about 5kg so I probably can’t win, but the motivation of a competiton is a good one regardless of the prize (Which is good, but not the real draw card). Unfortunately I’m beginning to suspect that there is one little aspect of my diet that if I altered, could have a relatively decent impact without me doing a whole lot.

Cut the coffee.

I also discovered this past week that coffee has horrendously high embodied water which makes me quite sad (140L per cup!). Embodied water is all the water that goes into making something/a product. If you really want to save water, you can keep having those 3-4minute showers but you really need to work address embodied water as that’s where the biggest change can be made. Yes, your consumption of products affects water. And water is fast running out. We’re in the shits hitting the fan stage. It’s a much bigger problem than advertised.

So will I cut the coffee? Perhaps not all of it, but I will limit the intake somewhat and opt for tea. Although I hate paying for tea when I’m out, I always get the idea that I’m just paying for a little bit of flavoured water… but I guess that’s better than 140L buckets arriving at my table.

Check out more about embodied water on Water Footprint

the awesome coffee infographic is from here

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Published June 26, 2009 by Rebecca Matheson

City Morning

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Em, Han and I went to the city this morning. I showed off Piccolo and Chapel St Bizzare. Then we wound up at the Art Gallery to check out the Persuaision fashion exhibition. It was small and quite disappointing, the only real redeeming feature was that they had Colin Firth’s Mr. Darcy costume on display, the dresses weren’t very exciting. Had a wander through some of the European section too – love the Mogdilangi that hangs next to Picasso’s Weeping Woman. Then had a sweet little jaunt down Degraves St for a coffee in Hells Upstairs/Hell’s Kitchen and a wander through a few arcades.

And had to get a photo of Han (right) infront of Haigh’s as that’s my nickname for her, Emily just likes being in photos.

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Published November 22, 2008 by Rebecca Matheson

Bodum, Hahndorf, Doncaster

coffeecup1Since our honeymoon, back in January, Geoff and I have been casually searching for these round double layer bodum latte glasses. We were first introduced to them at Hahndorf Hill Winery after an exceptional meal and probably the best wine I’ve ever tasted (White Mischief), so the appeal is part memory, part design lust.

Yesterday I finally found them at Wheel & Barrow, after I braved the new Doncaster Westfield. They were tad pricey but a little too pretty to resist.

The verdict on the glasses is good, the verdict on Doncaster is that it’s far too showy and self important. I’d only return for the paper shop, the rest is somewhat ridiculous and I didn’t enjoy the experience.

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Published November 6, 2008 by Rebecca Matheson

Pumpkin latte

pumpkin_paintingAs the end of the year draws near I am beginning to lament the disappearance of Starbucks in my semi-local shopping centre. I’ll take real coffee over the Star anyday, but I was truly looking forward to Christmas gingerbread lattes… however I am now hearing about an offering that I haven’t yet seen in Australia. The pumpkin latte.

And so I will, when I have time, make my own. Because the concept of the pumpkin latte is entirely and I mean ENTIRELY convincing.

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*An update on the above, I made a rushed version yesterday. It really wasn’t all that good. Over sweet for one, and in that way quite a good Starbucks rip off, and it was very stringy although did improve after I strained it. I think a Jap pumpkin is in order rather than a Kent pumpkin and less sweetness. Also probably didn’t help that all my stomach really wanted just then was food rather than yet another hot drink… it’s a pitty that hot drinks aren’t more nutrious really, because I could probably resemble super woman about now.

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I heart Home Barista

I don’t indulge all that often over lunches, but when the place smells kind, feels warm, offers a heated pumpkin, bococcini, pesto foccacia, along with a mean and attractive coffee, friendly efficient service and then tops it off with the Amelie soundtrack, you’ve got to be just a little bit in love.

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