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I've "rediscovered" milk in the past 6 months, just like eggs. I used to hate both of them (except with cereal/oatmeal). Now I love milk and eggs.

I'd say the essential ingredient in Premarin is pretty natural! :tongue: My mom, convinced I'm starving myself, made me start taking One-a-Day Weight Smart. I haven't noticed any big change. Anyone want to tell me if they've had good effects? I'm 18 and try to eat super healthy. However, I know I probably don't eat as many…

Well I did grow up on Tex-Mex, so some spice is fine. I just remember one time trying some Indian rice dish and promptly downing a glass of ice water! I'm excited for my little Indian feast! It'll be the first time I've eaten in a really good Indian joint. The Indian I've had has been described as middling fare by my…

Well, I had a kangaroo steak once. It was delicious. A koala wouldn't be out of the question! :happy: But no, I do not mock vegetarians/vegans, only the ones who shove their mentality in my face. I don't point out that tons of critters died in the fields during the harvest that provided the noodle house's tofu, so I don't…

The best way to deal with these kinds of people: FOR EVERY ANIMAL YOU DON'T EAT, I'LL EAT THREE!!!

Kashi's 7 Whole Grain Pilaf Side Moroccan Curry-- DE-D@MN-LICIOUS It's so yummy and filling! It's two servings per pouch, 220 cals per serving. That might seem high, but I was surprised to find that 1/3 of the pouch was more than enough, since it's chock full of toothy whole grains. And it had a Phoen!x-friendly level of…

Thanks guys, I feel lots better. Today I bundled up and eskimoed over to to the gym. Had a nice workout and lunch right after. Food always tastes better after you work out!

A book of a similar tone but FAR smarter and more practical is How to Eat Like a Hot Chick. It's fun and has a lot of common sense. The philosophy of the book is basically "chocolate cake for breakfast, spinach for dinner." It's only diss towards meat is that not every dish has to have it, and not to put sausage on pizza…

-writes down- Thank you SO much! This is immensely helpful! Hopefully I can order the dosai dish and simply sub in the idli, since I'd rather have a cup of the soup than just dipped bits. Do Indian restaurants commonly carry fat free yogurt? Is Sambar really spicy? I've had a gulab jamoon before. SO yummy. Like, the most…

Question: If I'm staying well within my "no exercise" calorie allotment, but haven't been exercising, can I gain weight? I feel despondent and fat today. It's been raining nonstop and freezing cold, and the only way to get to my gym is to walk. I know, I could watch an exercise video, but my dorm is tiny and I've been busy…

Hmm...the restaurant doesn't seem to have idlis. Would it be easy to ask for them instead of dosa? Like, is it the equivalent of ordering steamed rice instead of fried? Here are the Dosai and Curry selections: What would be a rough number of calories to walk out with if I stuck to healthier fare? Dosa (served with sambar &…

Well I'm trying not to have a total calorie meltdown. What about the Sada Rava Dosai? It comes with Sambar and chutney (on the side). What would be a rough estimation for that? Any healthier selections?

Stay strong! I looked at your picture and let me say, you are gorgeous! If I ever got the "you're too young to worry about that," I'd fire back that I better make use of my youthful metabolism while I still had it.

I am practically a virgin in the world of Indian food. But I like it! Lots! My BFF, who I haven't seen in 4 months, is overjoyed because she loves the stuff, and is swearing that we're going to a favorite place of hers, this vegetarian Indian place, when I get back in town in a few days. I tracked down the menu but I don't…

So, Hungry Girl raves about these and I've had a good dish of them once. I'm going home soon and would love to make some Shirataki dishes. Any tips for making them? I tried to make them in my dorm microwave. It didn't turn out well. But I had them from a stovetop some time later, and they were much better. Thing is, I can'…

The corset thing is true! If you eat too much, it feels a lot tighter, and if you already have it pretty tight...:noway: You know, for those who have a problem of overeating and not registering fullness, a corset might be a good investment. The fullness comes from your belly pushing against the corset, not your brain, so…

Agreed. People can talk about self motivation and striving for personal goals all they want. And hey, I even believe it. But still nothing motivates me to get to the gym more than when my friends want me to go to Starbucks later in the evening and that white chocolate mocha is whispering sweet nothings into my ears.

Yup, my mom's side is a house full of fatties. Whole milk, butter, ice cream, and talented cooks (my mom & stepdad). I think back over the years--we'd often have Dairy Queen runs where I'd wolf down a Blizzard or Moolatte. IHop was a treat, as was takeout Chinese. Some mornings we'd have a big country breakfast with eggs,…

-weeps at your feet- I can't tell you how much I miss good saucy Chinese food. This sounds delicious.

The most straight-forward and honest advice? Suck it up! Haha, just kidding. But yeah, there's no miracle fix. You need water and exercise. Put a couple slices of lemon in your water and maybe sprinkle a tiny bit of Splenda or stevia. Instant lemony flavor! Ouch, 3 kids? Well, if you have time that you spend with them,…

Good news: sushi is awesome. Really, Japan has one of the healthiest diets in the world. Sushi is such a great, healthy, light dinner. But we aren't in Japan. And the sushi we eat has often been Americanized. So a few things to look out for: - Anything with "tempura" in the name means it's fried. Like shrimp tempura, etc.…

Actually, the day was rather strange and unexpected. I planned to have roast beef, but the line for that was craaaaazy. Second, I wound up wearing a corset, which always kills my appetite, since you feel full much more quickly. So I had a chicken pita, which was so delicious. Then I had a cup of turkish coffee--coffee…

Hey guys. Anybody want to help me lay out some good food at the D!ckens Christmas Fair? I don't want a complete and utter calorie explosion (though I'm not expecting a health spa). Here is the menu: http://www.d!ckensfair.com/food-drink.htm Ideally, I suppose I'd like one mealish entity and a sweet treat. I know I won't be…

Thank you so much for the support! You've truly made me feel better.

Ok...not quite a typical Phoenixflame post. So like, a guy in my hallway is leaving and won't be coming back next semester, so a big group of us all went to this diner (Mel's). 'Twas 12:00ish. I really can't decide on anything, since everything looked pretty greasy. And I also realized, for the first time, that I'd feel…

Shirataki Noodles? The first time I had them, I wanted to puke. However, I made them in the microwave. A month later I had some that were prepared on a stovetop and they were MUCH better. Which is good, or I might have had to shoot Hungry Girl for her fettuccine recipe.

Well whatever you do, don't walk in and just order a fruit cup. You'll just feel crabby the rest of the day that you didn't have anything tasty. Remember, the years shall run like rabbits...make the most of each minute! If I were to go to iHop tomorrow, I'd order one or two harvest pancakes and some Eggbeaters. Or if I…

Think of it this way--since your boobs weigh less, and especially if you're exercising your pectoral muscles, your breasts will look tons perkier, giving the illusion of largeness AND being sexy as hell. I'd pick smaller but perkier breasts over big bags of oatmeal any day. And it really helps to get fitted for a new bra.…

:blushing: :blushing: :blushing: Thank you! Haha, I want to be a journalist-screenwriter, so that means a lot to me.

Do any of you follow Carrots 'N' Cake? It's one of my favorite blogs. This week, I am a guest blogger for microwaving. I hope to do more microwave articles, as I got plenty of hard-won college-sharpened microwave skillz. Anyway, the post features tips for microwaving bread and a few healthy breakfast recipes.…