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I did the vimify challenge. I think I may use that time and energy moving forward and make a commitment to this site. Not necessarily to count calories, more to maintain a permanent diet and exercise log. I just have to stick with it and be honest about all entries.

Get a wok and do stir fry, You can buy frozen shrimp, frozen boneless skinless chicken portions for your base protein. I also grill a whole tri tip beef roast rare about 5 minuets on each side. I use the end cuts for the first meal and refrigerate whats left. It is easier to slice when cold and then I slice of 3-4 oz…

I have found that gluten is linked to my gout flare ups. Thai food and Indian food lean more on the vegetarian and gluten free side and are good choices for gout sufferers who tend to eat out. My weight loss and gout control is due to a simple gluten free diet and minimizing meat intake to 4 oz per day. I eat all the raw…

I use organic chicken stock for my Asian crock pot meals regardless of the protein source. I usually lightly dust the meat in corn starch or rice flour and brown it a little peanut oil before adding to the crock. It helps to thicken the sauce. My favorite veggies are bok choy, leeks and carrots and tons of garlic!!! Look…

I find the key to a good farm fresh egg is the shell is thicker and harder. The yolks have more color and are more firm. You will never go back to a factory farm chicken egg again. Save your egg shells for garden compost.

Here is more information and there is now a group Shirataki Advocates to join. http://www.konjacfoods.com/index.html

Try going gluten free and eat breakfast! Two hard cooked eggs and a piece of fruit is just as easy as a snack bar if you boil the eggs ahead of time. They keep well in the fridge and cheaper too.

Start with one lemon slice and work your way up to more acid. Avoid artificial sweeteners! They make you crave sweets.

I have had a hard time with the noodle texture but will try the dry fry. The company makes other shapes as well. I use the pearls in a Thai style soup with shrimp, veggies, coconut milk and chicken stock. I call it Fish Eye Soup because the little rubbery balls are like fish eyes. My favorite use for Konjac is the powder.…

I go and make a cup of tea. It fills the process of going to the kitchen or break room, preparing something and consuming it with out the calories.

The one that she is most comfortable being herself in. What's going on inside is so much more important than what you see or touch.

I had smoked salmon and Okinawan purple sweet potatoes for breakfast twice this week. How unusual is that?

It took this one step further and added corned beef and Swiss cheese to satisfy my Reuben craving and remain gluten free.

Getting "glutened" is different for most people. I get inflammation in the joints of my legs. Go Figure! You will find that staying gluten free will reduce your symptoms overall but when you slip up you will notice the onset pretty quickly. The good news is the warning feedback does not last long if you go right back on…

I was holding my knee as I read this. My knees are so bad I once dislocated one playing chess. No *kitten*! C2 rowing is the absolute best exercise for bad knees. It is a low impact isometric movement that works your whole body, legs, core, arms, back and most of all your heart. Anyone from an overweight, 75 year-old…

Skip the white rice and replace the calories with an extra glass of wine.

Breakfasts are tough as the corporate wheat industry has us conditioned to think cereal or toast. Fish is a big breakfast in many countries but kippered herring is hard to find. Smoked salmon is a great source of protein and omega3s. I buy farmed salmon in bulk and smoke it at home to cut down on the cost. It sure beats a…

If you want to lose weight stay off of sugar too. Gluten free baking is still loaded with calories from sweeteners and your blood sugar will still be an issue. Replace your starches with brown rice and potatoes with skin and chick peas, beans and lentils, search the Indian and Thai foods recipes for new experiments. These…

I read this book and this is why I am trying the wheat free program. I found the discussion regarding the evolution of the current mass produced commercial wheat to be very interesting. It turns out that wheat species has "evlolved?" faster than the humans that eat it. The suspicion that wheat can be the cause of metabolic…

Here's one more guy Age: 46 Height: 6'4" SW: 255 CW: 245 GW: 230

I have been using chick peas with pasta sauces and don't miss the noodles. Just simmer them in your favorite pasta sauce and use a spoon instead of a fork the tend to roll around a bit I did a batch in peppadew pepper sauce and it was awesome. I plan to start using the dried legumes instead of the canned ones and cook them…

Quinoa Chimichurri - Rinse and cook quinoa as directed and set aside to cool. Chimichurri - Skin one or two heads of garlic or about 10-20 cloves and place in an oven safe dish with olive oil to coat. Roast garlic in the oven until edges turn golden 375-400 for 20-30minutes. Soak and rinse one or two bunches of flat leaf…