BAMFMeredith Member

Born and raised Texan and not only do I not know a single person who uses the phrase "damn yankees" seriously, but I'm well aware the war is over. We're all well aware. We have a LOT of state pride, but please, don't confuse that for being uneducated.

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I notice a difference when I travel to other places. Not saying people are SUPER nice in the south or anything, but I'm used to strangers smiling at you, men (that I don't know) holding doors open, being referred to as "ma'am," etc...every time I've visited family in the northeast and on the west coast, I notice that the…

Well. There is a woman at my gym, who admittedly has a bangin' body, and likes to walk around the locker room completely naked. This woman has clearly had some laser hair removal on her nether-regions, and instead has tattooed on her short n' curlies----on fire. She has a tattooed on burning bush. I'm not exaggerating. No…

Not to sound rude or anything, but I've lived in the south my entire life and it's not like they don't sell healthy food here. Sure, my mom's fried chicken is the BEST ON THE PLANET (not even up for debate, it really is), but it's not like that's ever been our only option, food wise. Fruits, veggies, lean meats (if y'all…

I consider myself to be low carb, but I don't think I could go as low as 20-30g/day. I have my macros set to 40% protein, 30% fats, 30% carbs, (1600 calories/day) and I get almost 100% of my carbohydrates from fruits and veggies (I rarely eat bread or pasta, and when I do it's maybe one serving a day and it's gluten free).…

I agree, I've used HIIT as a key part of my workouts and I've shaved off 8% of my body fat in the last 6 months or so. 20% is my goal (well...we'll see when I get there, depends on how I look if I want to work toward 18%ish), but anyway, I think perhaps you might be better off going to lower than 15% or so, 13% can be…

Not sure why it's "vague" to you, but I was all on board with the chocolate milk thing, and since I do regularly see a nutritionist (I have gluten issues and PCOS with mild insulin resistance) I asked her about it, and she specifically told me that there is too much sugar in it for it to be effective for me, and that I'm…

Actually, I've had a nutritionist tell me that the dairy industry pushed that idea to get people to drink more milk, and that the sugar alone makes it NOT an ideal choice for a recovery drink. So, yeah, I do understand what's needed for recovery, and I don't agree that chocolate milk is it. But to each their own.

100% agree with you. I don't drink milk. At all. I don't like the taste, and too much dairy upsets my stomach. The whole "chocolate milk is the perfect protein:carb" ratio makes no sense to me seeing as your typical chocolate milk is loaded with sugar, making it pretty high in carbs...but what works for one person may not…

Honestly, if it got to the point where my bf would feel the need to say something about my weight gain, I've not only already noticed it, but he'd have every right to tell me I was getting a little hefty. Mine never said anything when I was at my heaviest, but when I said something about it and told him I wanted to lose…

I think neither of them are as impressive as decathletes. Sure, Phelps is the best swimmer in the world. And sure, Bolt is the fastest man in the world. They can do one thing each. Swim or run. Those decathletes can do every track and field event, and do them WELL. Also, I think Bolt would be much more likeable if he…

This is the other reason I eat low carb

I do endurance racing as well, and even during race season, I do NOT eat a high carb diet. Many endurance runners are beginning to eat higher protein diets for sustained energy as well. It just depends on the person. I have PCOS as well, and my body just can't handle a high amount of carbohydrates (insulin issues). I also…

I'm 5'3"...and clearly a lady... Pros: I can wear high heels and pretty much never be taller than my bf, who is only 5'10"--he says he's short--- (unless I'm wearing some super tall hooker shoes, at which point, I don't think the bf cares lol), as I lose weight I feel proportionately petite...umm...I can't really think of…

I think most of the time it's purely logistical when a woman keeps the ex last name. For example, my boss has her ex husband's last name still (they've been divorced for 4 years now) because she is the CEO of a company and has her name (with the ex last name) on several official business documents, and it would be a…

Mine did too! Once I was coming down with a little bit of a cold and he told me flat out to go get some Hefeweizen and have a couple! I love my doctor lol

It's only unhealthy in excess, just like anything.

Ditto on the pre-race thing. I tend not to drink at all for a few days leading up to a race, up to a week for longer ones, just from a hydration stand point. Otherwise I don't deprive myself.

I drink a glass of wine or a beer almost every single day. And on the weekends...well...I have more. I just make sure I've got the calories for it! Hasn't hindered my weight loss or health in the least. Everything in moderation...some people like a bit of ice cream, some people like a slice of pizza, I like a good glass of…