modernfemme Member

I don't think what is happening in the meat industry should be private. What is happening is also a fact . (It's not like arguing religion) But what I can say is that vegetarian isn't the way to combat the main stream meat industry. I was vegetarian, but now I just buy local and/or organic, humanely raised meat which in…

I don't think weight lifting does anything that yoga wouldn't also accomplish if your goal isn't to bulk up. Yoga is super strengthening.

Am I the only one who thought this thread was about the RP muds?

I had an organic spiced pot roast, garlic mashed potatoes, organic broccoli, and a small glass of red wine. Total comfort food.

I love bacon. Ordered it organic and it turns out - 276 calories for 2 pieces of little bacon. It's enough to turn a bacon lover into a bacon enemy I tell ya.

I'm 5'4" - trust me, 80 pounds is way too skinny, even for a girl. i was 105 and people thought I was anorexic (I wasn't, just had a great metabolism which I totally miss btw!) 135 is my target weight. If we were talking under 5' - you might have an argument.

You are so amazing. way to go.

Here's what I like to do: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cherry-tomato-corn-salad/ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-vegetables/detail.aspx http://allrecipes.com/recipe/simple-cranberry-spinach-salad/detail.aspx

Its totally about food choices. When I went vegetarian 1.5 years ago, I gained a ton of weight. I was eating pasta, cheeses, overprocessed veggie burgers, etc. Eat healthy no matter what, your skin is going to glow. Once I started picking the good stuff, I lost weight and had great skin.

Huge box under the tree with my name on it. I opened it - and inside is a giant Steve Urkel doll. I kid you not. Biggest let down ever! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Steve-Urkel-Family-Matters-Doll-/170677573481?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bd2d1769#ht_500wt_1180

People I love expressed concern over my weight at my heaviest, and I shrugged it off. I didn't care - and I didn't want to hear it. I wasn't ready to change. My dad was all into the "healthy" thing and his constant talking about it was annoying to me. I WISH I listened then - 30 pounds would have been so much easier to…

So many replies, not even sure if this will get read. BUT - The real reason kids come home pregnant is because we a) don't talk to them about sex or b) we hand them condoms and give them birth control. Kids are already confused as hell at that age. They don't need us making it worse. The pill can be used for a lot of…

I like it just ok. sometimes it ruins food. I can put it in my cereal but cooking with it is gross. BUT i like it way better than hemp or soy milk.

I lost 40 pounds by keeping booze (mostly wine) in my diet. I enjoy a glass of wine several times a week, sometimes 2. White is less calories than red. Get used to pouring smaller glasses and savoring it a bit. have fun!!

A huge thanks to everyone who posted resources and info - I'm checking them all out now. Decisions will be made soon. In my closing comments - I don't believe my vote doesn't count for something. I don't believe meatless Mondays mean nothing. And I certainly don't believe "a couple of vegetarians" cant' make a difference.…

Thanks to the last 7 posters - this was the info I wanted.

I can't help it. I'm like a walking setup. :/

For those who are interested, having trouble finding what really goes on in fish farms vs. capturing fish wild, how they are treated from there to our plate. Can't find any good resources (but a ton of awesomely snarky comments)

For anyone who thinks i just want to hear what I want to hear - you're incorrect. I'm looking for resources, links, studies, etc. Not just passive aggressive comments because you disagree with *me* and my interest in exploring being a pesctarian. I realize fish are animals - and if you read my original post you will…

Yes, actually writing you a personal note... :)

You think you're being witty, but you're not really doing anything but looking like a jerk. This is an educational thread. HELP ME :)

You have probably been the least helpful on the thread. Links, suggestions?

A huge difference from an animal cruelty standpoint is that a fish are caught, suffocates, and is eaten. (Waiting to be convinced otherwise - I want to make an informed decision) whereas a chicken is kept in horrible conditions, IMO tortured for months before it's killed:…

Like I said, this is a civil thread. Make your point or go away. Since my family has went vegetarian, we have saved at least 3 pounds a week for 112 weeks. If 100 people in our community did that, our grocery store would absolutely stop buying as much, and thus, put less strain on chicken farms, etc, to produce = less…

Yeah - I really wish I knew what veal was when I was younger - else I would have told my parents a word or two! FYI to everyone: Keep in mind, despite whatever our opinion are, those who choose not eat meat in some capacity are still making a difference for animals and the environment.

When I found out I was obese, I was totally shocked. I knew I was overweight, but obese?! It's a good day to move into the overweight category :) congrats, girly!

I drink the diet stuff every now and again but I can only imagine what it's doing to my insides.

I have to agree with you here (This is becoming a strange pattern I've noticed) Sometimes I meet MFP protein but usually I come decently under. I feel pretty great and was even exercising every day.

Haha! I can eat a family bag by myself in a matter of 2 days. It's embarrassing.

I get most of my protein from eggs, beans, vegetables and every now and then, fake meat. I love the soy, but it can wreak havoc on my digestive track and a lot of it is soooo overly processed. Feel free to add me as a friend and check out my diary for the past month or so to get an idea. (I love variety, but I tend to make…