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I knew I wanted a sapphire instead of a diamond (I dislike how the supply of diamonds is controlled artificially) and also a trilliant cut. Hubs wanted a little bit of diamond on there so to compromise we decided on having some very small diamonds around the sides. I had an idea/sketch of sort of a wrap style. We picked up…

Hubs is playing Guild Wars 2 and I've played a little with a character on his account and will probably start playing a little here and there. Also bejeweled blitz and draw something

Not exactly but I am always interested in learning - if you haven't checked out http://www.cookkosher.com/ it's a really nice site for recipes and tips

You can definitely repeat Week 1 on C25k. For me, I also focused on the TIME rather than distance on the C25k program. Speed comes later. I was probably moving barely above 4mph but I was moving. If it says go 2 minutes just go 2 minutes at whatever pace you won't die at. Even if it's essentially power walking that's okay.…

Old fashioned oats + mashed up ripe banana (great for using up the mushy ones) Old fashioned oats + unsweetened apple sauce & cinnamon Old fashioned oats + 1tsp unsweetened cocoa powder + a little sweetener of choice Old fashioned oats + milk, honey, cardamom, cinnamon, and clove ("chai" style oatmeal) Old fashioned oats +…

Your body doesn't care what time it is! As long as it fits there's no problem. I don't eat breakfast most of the time, so if I have calories left at the end of the day I'll have my cereal (oatmeal) before bed.

You can cook them in a slow cooker http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-basics-how-to-cook-bean-74529 Then freeze them in pre-portioned servings so they're ready to use. I have found some reduced sodium canned black beans which are a bit better too.

It's a loose term for anything that gives your coffee a 'creamy' appearance. Though I normally call it 'creamer'

To me it's like a tougher cabbage. Some preparations to try - 1. 'Cooked' in citrus - massage fresh lemon juice in it 2. Baked - toss with some olive oil and bake 3. Greens & Beans 4. It holds up real well in soups too If you're NOT juicing it, make sure to separate the leaves from the spine/rib that goes up the middle.…

I'm definitely a member of the thunderthigh club, and actually refused to wear shorts in public for a LONG time because I was so self-conscious of my legs. Now I try to find shorts with wider leg openings/relaxed fit. You'll have to do some hunting because the style in most places seems to be the tight booty shorts. I…

It worked for me. Never worried about carbs, sugars, etc. But i didn't estimate my portions either - I weighed out everything.

I never watched carbs or sugar and still lost 40lb

This article takes a critical look at the study cited by Dr. Oz. http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/dr-oz-and-green-coffee-beans-more-weight-loss-pseudoscience/ Unfortunately, Dr. Oz seems like a bit of a shill to me. But I guess the same old health/fitness tips that have been around for years don't make for…

Calculating your BMR for your age, height, activity level, and a healthy weight (not current weight) would give you an idea of what maintenance would be for you. http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/calories-burned.php 1400 sounds way low to me for a male

I'd personally eat them as I have no family history of cholesterol problems and I feel like that's where all the flavor is. And I don't eat eggs often. You could just split the difference, 1 white + 1 full egg. That way you get a little flavor but half the cholesterol. The mayo clinic says that <= four egg yolks per week…

Offline we plan our meals a week at a time and shop accordingly. Lunch is 99% of the time leftovers from last night's dinner. We try to organize the dinner schedule so we have a good balance, like if we have a high-ish calorie dinner one night, the next night it will be much lighter to account for the fact that the high…

I upgraded to the exhilarate after using the 'Total Body Transformation' set for so long I got sick of the music! There are 6 DVDs in Exhilarate, though I find myself using only about half of them. The "step-by-step" DVD isn't something I refer to often, I don't generally do the 20 minute 'rush' one, and I sort of think…

Nice synopsis.

Regardless of what a big mac meal costs in what city, there's other costs that the infographic doesn't account for. Namely, healthcare costs in the future for those on the McD's diet vs cook at home.

Your body will burn fat where it's easiest to burn from first - for some people it's their belly, some it's their legs, etc. If your thighs are your tough spot, they will probably be the last to change. My thighs are my problem area too, and even at a maintenance weight they have changed the least out of my whole body.…

One potential reason could be an environmental standpoint - Raising livestock is responsible for a lot of greenhouse gases, more than driving cars. So you could theoretically be vegetarian just because of the environmental issues associated with meat production. I suppose vegan would be the ultimate, as dairy would entail…

Moong dal (lentils) and spinach over brown rice. Garnished with a glob of greek yogurt. http://amuhlou.tumblr.com/post/15624069917/moong-dal-and-spinach

It can vary because the cooking time will vary - changing the amount of water absorbed and thus the weight

That's pretty ridiculous for someone to say, especially in a customer service role. Even from just a financial perspective, a manager would probably be kind of annoyed that a salesperson turned away business. Especially in such a way that would cause bad word-of-mouth about the company. Sexy is all about confidence and…

LOVE trutein cinnabun.

I've made a couple different recipes for them and they're good! http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1274 Keep an eye on them! They can go from crispy and yummy to burnt and bitter in minutes

Yes. Never happened to me but I believe in it just the same

You CAN eat what you like - but I think you will find that your diet has to change a bit to make it work long-term. 1200 calories of fruits, veggies, protein and fiber will make you feel a lot more full than 1200 calories of more processed/snack type foods. I don't believe in 'cutting out' any foods, rather I just try to…

The combo of tomatoes, basil, good balsamic, a little olive oil, and fresh mozzarella is my favorite ever-- in fact, basil is my favorite herb Here's some things to do with it - Bruschetta (diced tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, balsamic & olive oil atop a baguette slice) - Bruschetta v2 (sauteed red/yellow peppers,…

I wouldn't say I LOVE jogging, but I do know I HATE the treadmill as opposed to outside. I try to jog outside as much as possible when the weather is nice because Michigan spring/summer seems so short! Definitely try outside! There's so much to look at and take in. It's also more challenging, so take it slow at first. Your…