Windress

Off the coast of Playa Car, Mexico in the shallow waters of Stingray Bay. I think we'd just finished swimming with Stingrays, and it was fantastic!

Born and Raised in Conroe, currently living in Spring and working in Houston! I own horses and my most worn shoes are my boots. I am as Texas as it gets!

Well, remember, since weight sits on different people in different ways, there is no single description or visual of was a person with 20% Body Fat would look like. You must also take into account the amount of muscle that person has on their body, since it will factor into the percentage. The best I can do is offer you my…

Oh, it's on! I'm gonna pwn this challenge!

To be honest, that's what I had to do. In order to reach my protein goals and avoid having to resort to eating only the "sides" at a restaurant, I opted to continue eating white fish and tuna. It's the best compromise I could come up with, being that I live in Texas and Vegetarian restaurants are few and far between. Best…

More often than not, the "Vegetarian" option at any given restaurant is typically one of the more unhealthy items on the menu. It's because the default replacement for meat-based protein is (sadly) Carbs.

Big time Comicbook nerd over here. I have been reading comics since I was 6 years old (and we're not talking that senseless Archie/Betty & Veronica Crap), and have an impressively large comic book collection primarily comprised of Uncanny X-Men, Wolverine, Extreme X-Men, X-Force, The Authority, and the Avengers. I have…

I'm bumping it too!! I MUST make these!! They also sound like great Party snacks!!

Well, if the goal is to burn calories, get your heart rate up, and tone/strengthen muscles, then a Workout video is going to be the best option for the effort you put in. This is because while running/walking/biking does burn calories and increase your heart rate, it doesn't challenge your body after a certain point. It's…

I am one of very few country-born native Texans that has embraced Vegetarianism. Up until two years ago, I was big into the thick-cut Steaks and Potatoes, and I think it shocks my old friends from high school that I wont even eat Chicken now!

High Five to a Fellow Robert Jordan reader!!

Ahh, fun! A Fact about me that always catches people by surprise is that I'm a huge Comic Book nerd. I've been reading Marvel comics since I was 6 years old, and I know way more about the X-Men 616 Universe (Wolverine's history in particular) than most people (men or women) I've met. I used to be the creator and owner of a…

You're very very welcome! I have been where you are, and I want you to know that you are not alone in your struggles, and that you absolutely can and WILL come out a stronger, greater person on the other side!

Here's mine, unfortunately the only picture I have of it on hand: It's located on my left hip, and I love it and have never regretted the decision to get it. I'm actually planning another one, a series of running horses that wind down my rib cage. My opinion is that as long as you are getting something that is truly,…

Welcome to MFP, Wikked! I have to say, it makes me so very sad to hear that a young woman as obviously motivated and intelligent as yourself is struggling with feelings of low self-esteem, to the point of making you hesitant to reach out to others for an emotional connection. There are few things worse than having those…

A Harvest Blend Salad with Spinach, Dried Cranberries, Feta Cheese, Carrots, and Almonds! Topped by a light balsamic Vinaigrette sauce! I also have Hot Momo Peach tea, and a single serve of hummus if I'm still feeling peckish :)

Unfortunately, your situation is pretty common, and determined by a whole host of factors. Some are obvious (caloric intake, types of food eaten, amount of exercise completed), and some are not (genetic body type, age, medical conditions, hormonal balance in your body). I'm not sure anyone other than a qualified…

I've really enjoyed the Dancing with the Stars Cardio Workout DVD! It features Ashly Costa, Kym Johnson, and Maksim Chmerkovsy, who will teach you the step by step moves for the Paso Doble, The Cha Cha, the Samba, and the Jive. It's fast paced, but tons of fun, and the moves are something you can use on the dance floor at…

Thank you, OCSurfMama, for that great link! It definitely has some great stuff on it. However, I think some of its calculations some from the same source as the MyFitnessPal database, and only apply to horse riding in a limited capacity. For example, the list offers "saddling your horse" as a form of exercise in which you…

these look completely fantastic, I can't wait to try them out!

I'll be sure to check it out! I'm a no-meat Athlete, and I'm always looking for new and tasty recipe options for my lifestyle! Looking forward to seeing how the site develops! Also, I've very excited to see you posting about using a crock pot! I have one as well, but I feel limited in what I can make in it, eventhough its…