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Ok, this is a TOTAL longshot. Blame the fact I'm from Texas. Do you or your hubby hunt or fish? Check what's in season. If either of you are hunters/fishers, it might be worth it to go kill your food, provided you already have the equipment. Bag something big, get it butchered, freeze it, and you could have meat for quite…

Got any farmers' markets nearby? They often will sell food quite cheaply, particularly if it's about to go bad. Hit up the local butchers and bakers too--if they have stuff that's about to go, they're more likely to sell it at a massive discount. Um...all you can eat buffets? You can fill up on healthy stuff like salad.…

nickybr38...eeeep, sucks to hear about that. :frown: I'm so happy that my roommate is a great support. She's a skinny little dancer, so she has lots of exercises for legs. She doesn't really work out or dance anymore, and she eats a lot of junk, but she never flaunts it in my face. And if I've had a rough day, she's always…

Tell her nicely to back off. If she keeps it up, tell her to fvck off and go sit somewhere where her immanent heart attack won't block traffic. Mean? Oh yes. But sometimes the claws need to come out, especially since it seems like she's trying to rattle you.

Yeah, I know, the sodium's bad. But it's still good to know you can get an otherwise decent meal for under 500 calories. I am very watchful of my sodium intake. If I know I'm going out to eat, I eat very low sodium food throughout the day, and be sure to drink a ton of water. The chefs at Chili's have some sort of control.…

Yeah! Jillian's awesome! Jillian Michael's eating plan is more about math--calories in vs. calories out. She does have her different oxidizer recommendations, but I think that comes into play more when you're trying to lose weight as opposed to just toning up. Except for one very important thing: WHOLE FOODS. She's HUGE…

You rock! Go for the gold!

Yeah, you don't need girly weights! I personally want a strong, useful looking body, not some fragile princess one. I hate to use the term because it started in the ProAna forums, but my "thinspiration" would be Jillian Michaels. She's hardcore, but not "Aaaaah! Steriods!"

Wowza! Did the universe know about this but deign not to tell me? My beloved Chicken Fajita Pita is even more sinless...provided I give the waitress a serial-killer stare and whisper "Tell the chef to go verrrrrry easy on the salt. It does funny things to me. Oh yeah and broccoli 'stead of fries please." Anyway, check out…

Oooh, I used to walk into Kolache Factory and order a sausage-cheese kolache and a fruit pastry. Alas, no more. I could make my own though...hmmm...any tips on how to make fluffy pastry without using oil/sugar/butter?

I get emotional when I go through my closet and try on stuff that I hadn't worn since middle school--and find it loose! Seriously! I laughed myself sick when I thought "ZOMG, something that fits!" and pulled on a skirt. It was super short, but cute. I walk out to show my mom and she goes "What the hell? I haven't seen that…

Whew! Damn, my portions have changed. I used to eat a ton of rice with Chinese food. 1 cup of cooked quinoa was waaaay too much for me! I'll be having a half cup of cooked next time (1/6 dry). Taste-wise, I think I should have rinsed it a little better, but it still tasted good. Tasted like "Wild man's grain." Very woodsy,…

Ok, so I decided to cook quinoa. I measured out 1 cup of dried quinoa, knowing that 1/3 cup dry is 160 calories (from Arrowhead Mills). I cooked it all up and gave myself a portion. The bag said that 1/3 cup dry swells to 1 cup cooked. So I poured myself a cup (it looked like there were two cups left over in the pot). Now,…

I thought about that just as I hit "Post." Fixed! Joelle's weakness is irritating. I love Tara--she's so gung-ho and awesome.

I lol'd when Jillian went flying. She's so hardcore, but it's funny when she's taken for a loop. Am I the only one who thinks her boy/girlfriends wake up in pain the morning after?

Damn, I am flushed, finished, and full of life! I had a spin class today. The ones at my new gym are FIERCE. Halfway through though, the instructor had to leave and another trainer took over. This gal strutted in, went "I'm 60 years old, so if I can do this and y'all can't, you're a bunch of *kitten*." It was love at first…

Woo! I feel thoroughly dredged! If you want to be super "good," just stay away from anything that comes with creams. If you want to indulge, just do some extra cardio!

:smile: Thank you!

Woo! I wrote a guest post for the awesome healthy lifestyle blog, For the Love of Oats. The topic? Why I like The Biggest Loser! http://loveofoats.com/2009/01/20/guest-blogger-mimi/ Since this show is pretty popular in these parts, I thought I'd share.

I went last night! Mhmmmmm! One thing: order the COUNTRY DINNER chicken & dumplings, not the platter--the one that comes with 2 sides, not 3. The portion is smaller (it's actually realistic!). Still, wow, it's so filling. I could only eat about half the chicken/dumplings. Teehee, I got glared at by the parental units when…

I was bored. Take 2/3 cup Kashi GoLean (or similar cereal). Splash with a few tablespoons of milk. Top with 1/3 cup cottage cheese. Crunchy, sweet, tangy, DELICIOUS!

Neat thread! I'll keep my exercise calories though. Songbyrdsweet, I've always trusted your depth of knowledge. On the subject of ketosis, is it dangerous for the body to be in that state? I've heard so many conflicting arguments. Mind you, I'm not an Atkins chick, just a curious one. :happy:

So, this seems pretty legit? Lol, I'm glaring at Dotti's menu, thinking "Are you trying to trick me, Dotti?" Hehe, months of using this site has made me suspicious.

:love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: Damn, I'm happy to be back in Texas!

Ok, does this sound legit to you? On Daily Plate, it lists Cracker Barrel's Chicken & Dumplngs dinner, with green beans and carrots, as 390 calories. My parents were mentioning going there tomorrow night. Does 390 calories sound possible? My eyebrows arched.

Ehh...parts of the book made me laugh, but others just mademe eyeroll. I guess I've always hated the "you're eating a rotting carcass!" argument against meat. Makes me want to reply, "Damn straight, how's that rotting broccoli you're eating?" And what's this about America being the only culture to consume milk past…

Heya! We're going out for seafood tonight. The restaurant has a dish that's "Wood Roasted Tilapia With shrimp in a light citrus butter & fresh green beans." If I tell them to leave the butter on the side and to go super light on the oil, I think I'll be ok. But...how many ounces are typical restaurant fillets? I am…

They mean weight of two ounces--you should probably weight it instead of using a measuring cup. And it's dry. Don't worry--it might not look like a lot, but it'll plump right up. 2 oz. is a standard portion size.

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Moohaha, good for you!