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Read the book 'Mindless Eating' by Brian Wansink. There are a lot of things that restaurants do to get people to buy and eat more. Salty french fries increase what you will drink. So do peanuts, which is why some bars/restaurants put baskets of peanuts on the tables. 'Mindless Eating' really opened up my eyes. It will…

Let it be known that English is not the first language I learned. My mother spoke French and German and my father was Scottish and had a very heavy Scottish accent. People in the U.S. are way too emotional about others speaking English. I slip into French and German easily and, when angry, my English has a heavy Scottish…

I occasionally say that I am fat, but that is to myself and usually in a fitting room. I don't need someone to confirm it for me. LOL I must say, Aqua, I can't help but admire your face. You are so beautiful.

**** Sticks out tongue to collect the pixie dust. ***** Hmmmmmmm....

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I am 55 years old. When I was 'younger' and working, no one needed a dress code. Everyone dressed appropriately because, well, you were pulled aside and instructed on how to dress or canned if you didn't dress appropriately. Now, in these 'politically correct' days, people don't mention anything to those who dress…

Nothing wrong with interracial relationships. I know what you mean by people looking down on it. While living in Minnesota, I dated a Native American - Sioux to be exact. Well, they are not looked upon highly in that state even if they are educated or hold a decent job. The looks I got were just astounding. If you moved…

The reason that they are put on the high protein diet is to reduce the insulin output from the pancreas. It works like this: In individuals who are morbidly obese, when they eat something that contains sugar or will be broken down into sugar (carbohydrates), the pancreas puts out insulin. In a normal weight person, the…

Exactly!

I'm a nurse and I have seen the good things and bad things that go along with bariatric surgery. I know that I am going to get lambasted for my comment, but here goes: People who need bariatric surgery are people who have weak minds and constitutions. Yep, I just said that and I will hold to it. Why do I say this? I say…

I was rejected as well. I think that there are key questions on the survey that you must answer a specific way, otherwise they don't want you there. I think they are questions about religion and political leanings.

My coworker hates water. Never drinks it. I got her making lemonade in stead of having diet coke all the time. She doesn't add sugar to it, just lemons. You may want to try that. Lemonade is a good cleanser for the system.

S squash with pesto. S squash with salt and pepper. S squash with parmesan and butter - my personal favorite. S squash with spaghetti sauce. Use it like it is spaghetti. Stuff it with a mixture of cooked wild rice, raisins, egg (to hold it all together), chopped green and red pepper, onion, and mushrooms. Cover with foil…

I <3 this.

Another person posting about how mean others are. The fact that this is the third or forth post this week tells me that there are either people who are mean on this site or I am not as sensitive as other people. I have one thing to say to people (idiots mostly***) who keep posting these threads about people being mean:…

Before cutting out gluten, I was taking the following medications: Protonix - for heartburn Proventil and Flovent - for asthma Singulair - for allergies Motrin - ankle, knee, hip, and elbow joint pain Neurontin - for causalgia (burning nerve pain) and pinpoint headaches which they called neuralgial headaches much like…

Can you send me that, too? I will message you. K?

Get a trainer. I can't emphasize that enough. I have been lifting for about three months and having a trainer is everything. It is a worthwhile investment. If you can't afford one, find someone at the gym to partner with or find someone here to help you get started by giving you a routine that they did. I am not a good…

Milk chocolate? Dark chocolate? Or white chocolate? Can't believe it's still going.

Unless you are Jesus and can make wine out of water, you will not be able to change fat to muscle. You burn off the fat and you built muscle. Thus, you start lifting and doing crunches or whatever you like to built up the muscle, but to get that six pack look, you need to lose the fat - thus diet and exercise. Under every…

I'm just going to sit back and watch this thread go to pieces, like the one posted two days ago on the same topic did. Let's see how long it will take for this thread to be locked and then deleted. Bet you a chocolate candy bar that it won't make two days!

I don't have that recipe, but here are two that I found online. The second one is out of the book. Enjoy!! Hot Fudge Sauce Adapted from Silver Palate Cookbook [Anyone remember this?] Note: As of 12/19/11, there’s a newer, possibly even more failsafe hot fudge recipe on the site with a peppermint kick. Check it out. Yields…

I don't think there is a masculinity problem in America. I think there is an maturity problem.

Women pushed to equality and men didn't understand what that meant. Equality meant that women would like the ability to hold down the same jobs as men, getting the same pay for the same or equal job, the same benefits, etc. Men took women's desire for equality to the extreme, figuring that women also wanted to be treated…

According to the author of Wheat Belly, this is one of the main reasons why people are becoming sensitive to wheat. Add in the fact that wheat is used as a filler in so many things, things you wouldn't expect it to be used on. I never knew that french fries may have wheat on the outside to make them crispier. Since I gave…

Ah, you took me back to when I was a child and mom would be in the kitchen cooking up my favorite meal, all from scratch. We didn't dare step into the kitchen for a snack. There were no snacks!! You ate three square meals, with dessert at dinner, and that was it. Then I would go outside to ride my bike over to my friend's…

Michael Pollan - In Defense of Food As for the gluten genes, cosult the book Wheatbelly

Various reasons: 1. Technology has taken over work that used to require muscle power, thus people are not burning off the calories that they eat. 2. Children are wrapped up in technology and no longer play outside. 3. Crime prevents many people from taking part in activities outside and parents are fearful for the safety…

I have intelligent and logical conversations with other people. That really pisses people off.

I love seeing older people in the gym. Especially older women lifting weights.