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You know, we actually do stuff like that a lot. Instead of fish tacos (and, honestly, corn tortillas aren't that bad), just omit the tortilla and put everyone on a bed of cabbage and a crema-type sauce. Ditto cheesesteaks and BLTs and stuff. Just turn your sandwich into a salad.

One of my favorites ever was a meatball or sausage sandwich, without the bread. I'm not sure how nuts you get about counting carbs from vegetables (I never cared, personally), but this is how I'd do it: -Fry up some onions, bell pepper, garlic, even a habanero or jalapeno for heat -Cook and cut up some Italian sausage or…

This is far from what you're asking for, but delicious: -Roast a sweet potato or yam, split it in half -Layer on black beans -Lay on some cooked kale, usually with caramelized onions -Top with goat cheese and green goddess dressing It's bizarre, but insanely filling and so good. Sometimes we'll also throw a fried egg on…

For weight loss, not for lifelong health. Or at least that's my understanding. I have to admit to not being the most in-the-know person on here, and there a lot of people on this site who are absolute experts, no sarcasm intended whatsoever. I've always thought that, sure, you could lose weight eating only butter, or only…

A little off-topic, but I wouldn't mind some vegan friends. If anyone cares to talk, especially about recipes and such, I'm game. For the record, I'm an incredibly half-assed vegan, but I'm doing pretty well so far (almost no meat, but when it happens it's typically line-caught seafood; very few dairy products and eggs; I…

I have not read every single post in this thread, so I apologize if someone has already covered this. If you are interested in discussing a vegan diet, thing to eat that don't suck, and coping techniques, or whatever whatever whatever, RATHER than getting bogged down in a debate about doing your research and the back and…

I've always been of the mind that you could flail your limbs around and scream for 30 minutes and probably get as good a calorie burn (not necessarily muscle growth, just calorie burn) as on any treadmill. I quit the gym, too, because I had a child and we couldn't find enough time for one of us to watch him while the other…

Slow clap for that excellent and necessary clarification.

Not really helpful, but maybe I feel that way because I'm in the same boat. I can run 10-minute miles and that feels SLOW AS HELL, at least when I see people in great shape who make running much faster appear effortless. Maybe it shouldn't be my goal, but I want to run faster and feel less fatigued. That said, I've done…

Like others have said, it does get better. It maybe took me a year to feel comfortable and complete a five-mile run (I use the word lightly) without stopping. I was coming from being very overweight, however, so it may not take you as long. Just like lifting, I believe it's important to start with good form and make that a…

I'm sure I'll be shamed for admitting to this (as a guy doing video-based work outs with small women... or maybe I'm being paranoid), but FitnessBlender is absolutely my go-to. Like, I do them every day. Seriously. They are great for me because of variety, the work outs are often 20-30 minutes (which often includes a…

I sure do feel like assisted pull-ups are better than none at all.

I'm allergic to fuzzy elitists who generalize an entire country of over 300 million people. I might be alone in this. I generally experience gastric distress regardless of where I travel, due to whatever changes (or it could simply be the travel). That said, I acknowledge that many European countries have much stricter…

THIS IS LIKE CRACK TO ME!! I use this on chicken and pork. Please, please, try it! If you subtract the crushed red pepper, it's my favorite salad dressing, too. Approximately: 1/4 C olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1-3 cloves crushed garlic 2 tsp dijon mustard 2 tsp brown sugar (sometimes I do…

This isn't very official, but when I think something has overestimated my calories, I cut it in half just to be safe. That way, if I'm still overestimating, it won't be by much. If I'm underestimating, then my deficit is that much lower (again, not too low). It's informal, but you have to do what works for you. I also quit…

For me, it's all about perspective and reminding yourself of how ridiculous you're being. I used to (and still do) get worked up over the most ridiculous things. Remind yourself that there are bigger things than you, that life could always be worse, and that your anger doesn't make anything better for you or those around…

Tread mill.

There's CSAR with the scripture! Thank you, Homer Simpson.

I believe that amount of sleep and stress levels absolute effect weight loss (cue 500 MFPers asking for peer-reviewed studies). That said, I doubt it change your weight overnight or even in a two-day period. I could be wrong about both. No peer-reviewed studies for either.

I know what you're talking about. Did a lot of yo-yo-ing, but I think I'm finally starting to figure it out. You lose the same weight over and over again, eventually, you get pissed off and more or less stop. I'm currently yo-yo-ing over the same 5-7 pounds, instead of the same 20. With most things in life, I try to remind…

Does this mean I can't respond to being in an educational community but not being aware of the paid editors for Wikipedia thing? Because I wanted to say that no one in my high school, including the English teachers, was aware of this. Anyway, mad support for LGBT. No sarcasm intended whatsoever. I hope that sticks to the…

I will not concede the point that the U.S. is devoid of violence toward the LGBTQ community.

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Agreed! It's the conclusion I (finally) arrived at. It's sad, but has been true for most of my life; I typically don't learn the lesson until I've made enough mistakes and truly have the light bulb click on.

In fairness, things devolved in defense of the LGBTQ community (except the wikipedia part... I am truly sorry). I think anyone who falls into that acronym can feel at least moderately supported on this web site.

How about Wyoming? ETA: In case that was too cryptic, I'm referring to Matthew Sheppard. Also, just so we're clear that this does impact people in the good ol' U.S. of A.: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_violence_against_LGBT_people_in_the_United_States Don't knock Wikipedia. Those are credible sources, to my…

I think USMCMPNWAPCP was referencing a failed post I just made about giving up alcohol. I have, at least for this month, and found wild success. I tried to share that fact and did not find wild success there.

baha! Touche!

You have my axe!

I eat food off of the ground. Does that count? Also, quicksylver, hello from Idaho. How you doing? I never meet Idaho folks on here, except for USCMCPPCPTHCNSV. But she quit talking to me because I'm an idiot. Anyway, where do you get Jamaican food around here?