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I totally read this as "nuts in a sack". :blushing:

What is the main difference between the shred and the ripped videos?

Since I've started really keeping track of what I eat and (gasp!) looking at nutrition labels, I've realized that a lot of the pre-made seasoning mixes are WAY high in sodium. So I'd caution anyone using pre-mixed seasonings to use sparingly - or just make your own! I had NO idea that so many spice mixes were filled with…

I'm interested to read these responses. I had knee surgery last summer, then just when it was all healed up I blew out my other knee and it's just now getting to the point where I can really start exercising again. I've always been extremely active - hiking, climbing, paddling, etc. Until I was forced to be off my feet, I…

Falafel! Oh how I love falafel!

You can take the fixings for pizza (premade shell - Freschetta has some great whole wheat crusts!) and throw it on the grill if you have one. We do this camping all the time and it's great! I always take a lot of fruits and basic meats & veggies to grill. You can build a small grill over the fire if you don't have one -…

You may want to also check into any CSAs available in your area. (Community Supported Agriculture) It's usually a great deal and sometimes you can pick your packages: combinations of produce, meat, etc. Sometimes even herbs, eggs, and wool. Some CSAs even have delivery options! I feel your pain though... eating good…

Geez, there sure is a lot of buzz about the Hatfield/McCoys lately. I blame the History channel.

Yeah this is pretty much what I was thinking. Mmmm popcorn.

Eat Right for your Blood Type? I'm an O blood type and I can't work out at night... but I think it's more to do with energy expended than blood type. I feel invigorated after a workout, and need time to wind down afterwards...

I've tried the skinny girl margaritas and they're ok. I've just come to realize that I'm not going to skimp when it comes to my drink! I don't drink a whole lot, or at least I limit it to weekends, so I don't feel that badly about going for the top shelf margarita with the Grand Marnier! Screw health when it comes to…

I don't get all the love for tilapia. To me, it's the blandest of fishes. Swordfish, mahi, halibut, snapper, tuna, salmon, amberjack, sea bass... all have so much more flavor! I am loving the "flame kissed" descriptions, though. :)

Mmmm... blackened Mahi is awesome too! And Amberjack! I love fish. I find that with most fishes, I don't need a whole lot of seasoning. Typically salt, pepper, lemon, and sometimes dill. Though with blackened fishes, obviously you'd need more spice. And I second grilling everything. Hell I even make a cake on the grill…

Maybe a little much for someone new to fish, but so easy: a whole rainbow trout, cleaned. Stuff center with slices of lemon, and fresh herbs such as basil, rosemary, oregano... sprinkle with sea salt and fresh pepper. Cook on grill (or bake). Delish.

Is it just popping, or crunching, too? If it's a pop, and it happens when you move certain ways, it could be something like your patella isn't tracking right. If it's not serious, this can often be alleviated with a good sports tape job - this will line things up properly. Just don't wear pants with the tape or you'll go…

I don't know about the FV flavor, but I'm hooked on the caramel macchiato (international delights). I just switched to the "skinny" version - not that it's a whole lot better but taste-wise I can't really seem to tell a difference. I also just cut back on the amount - use more of a splash for flavor than as a full…

Check out bathing suits from Athleta or Title Nine! Expensive, but well made and durable - will hold up to abuse and keep things in place.

I also do the stationary bike - but I'm only at 20 minutes per session, as I'm still recovering from knee injuries. If your bike doesn't have the handles next to the seat, you can try doing arm curls while cycling using 5lb dumbbell weights, or whichever weight you prefer. There are a few other things you can do with small…

I don't know... I have used the TG in my physical therapy for building quad strength and it seems to have worked really well so far. Where my muscles were shriveled due to lack of use, I'm now starting to see a curvature again. I was even saying that it would be cool to have one of my own. I'm surprised that they're not…

That sounds like a great idea! I always thought it would be cool to have something similar, but with ingredients. If it exists, I haven't seen it.

I'd say some good ole fashioned white lightening is in order. :)

Tonight I'm making a grilled stuffed portobello... mix ricotta & mozzarella (about half and half), sundried tomatoes, and fresh chopped basil. Spoon the filling into the mushroom, then grill or bake for about 20 minutes until mushroom is tender. I made a balsamic reduction to top with. Fantastic! **edit to say also add…

I don't know if this is an option for you, but I've always made my own dressing for pasta salad. I use red wine vinegar (probably about 3/4 of a cup for a box of rotini pasta), kosher salt, pepper, fresh herbs such as basil, oregano, and thyme, a dash of sugar to cut the acid (you can use honey), and a tiny bit of olive…

Maybe not as healthy as the almonds, but their sea salt & pepper cashews are fantastic. One serving = 160 calories. Sodium is high at 270 mg. Ugh. But still - I pour some out into the cap which is about one serving, and force myself not to re-fill it. ;)

Depends on the dressing I'm using (I typically make my own), but I like red onions, home-made croutons (I never buy the prepackaged stuff), craisins, and sometimes if I don't have croutons I like those crispy fried onions even though I know they're probably bad for you. Other salad toppers I love are cheese of course…

This is helpful... I just started here and was under on calories. I wasn't sure what that really meant as far as big picture. I've never in my life counted calories before so this is a whole new world for me...

No, I think they called them canteens back then. ;)

Yep, I also just do an easy bake - cut in half, drizzle lightly with olive oil, a dash of kosher salt and a few twists of pepper and bake skin side up. YUM.

I don't get how some people can NOT like the taste of water. I mean... it's water. There really IS no taste, unless you happen to get funky water that has a lot of chlorine/iron/etc in it. And it boggles my mind that there are people that have gone YEARS without drinking a glass of water! No matter which side of the fence…