allyjoy83 Member

Interesting article, but I have a bone to pick with the subject. A vegetarian doesn't eat fish/seafood.

Man, not even tortilla chips?!

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So your confidence comes from being pretty/attractive?

I understand the lack of confidence a lot of people feel on here regardless of where they are on their goals. Sometimes people place too much emphasis on the superficial part of themselves (how they look), rather than on what really matters. This site, though, is designed to allow people to be honest about their weight and…

Congrats! Honestly, it depends on the type of person you are. Are you the type of person that maxes out every time you work out? Or are you more of a "go through the motions" kind of person. If you're the former, then just let your body tell you when you're ready to do more. If you're the latter, then push yourself to do…

You lost 5" off your stomach?! That's amazing! Why are you not super stoked about that? Not everything is about the number on the scale because it doesn't give the whole picture. If you're doing kettle bell exercises and squats and all the rest, then you are more than likely building muscle. Take a deep breather and…

I'm a glutton. I'll cop to that (I've been known to eat an entire large pizza to myself). BUT if I'm feeling like being a bit healthier, there's always the option of pita bread for the crust which forces me to a single serving. I still add all of the accoutrements of a proper pizza, and it's pretty close to the real deal…

I'm eggstatic about the post! All eggcept the lack of yolk -- long live the gooey middle! Sidenote: Quick breakfast - hardboiled egg and avocado slices on whole wheat toast.

You totally tricked me! I was expecting a hair-flinging, unbeweaveable workout. BTW: Doing my first meatless Monday because of you - I miss it already.

I show my love with chocolate chip cookies. :)

I'm digging that all of her workouts are relatively short so I can't have an excuse not to do them (like I could with P90x). Looking forward to using her vids. Thanks for the share! :D

Where does one find one of those lunch tins because that thing is awesome

That is amazing, Shea. You have done great work and should be very proud of yourself!

From the US EPA's website:

This: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/08/16/get-over-it/

From the USDA's website - Organic farming entails: -Use of cover crops, green manures, animal manures and crop rotations to fertilize the soil, maximize biological activity and maintain long-term soil health. -Use of biological control, crop rotations and other techniques to manage weeds, insects and diseases. -An emphasis…

I heart the trader joe's coconut oil, personally. I don't think there's really any difference between the oils. Check the ingredients, and if there's anything other than coconut oil in it, don't buy it?

did some cardio today :)

@maidofstone - add me, I'll be supportive of your goals. I will not be doing the alternate day diet b/c I have my eating habits that work for me. As for the fasting-eat every day fray: Do what works for you. If you have a super high metabolism, run 5 miles a day and lift cars for fun, yeah, you need a ton of calories every…

I feel you on the pictures. I still think I'm skinny in my mind, and regardless of what the scale says ... BUT ... when I see pics of myself, I have to do a double-take, and ask myself, "who is that big b***?!" I've just stopped agreeing to take pictures until I'm back down a bit. Don't get down on yourself, though. Part…

add me if you like. I'm active on here almost every day.

Where'd everybody go? ::crickets:: I was out of town this past weekend, so I didn't check in. I gained two pounds :grumble: I was my fault. I got lazy last week and now I'm back on task. It's all about the choices we can make rather than the ones we already made. Just chugging along.

I haven't fallen off the wagon completely, I promise. Slacked for a week, but back in it -- kind of. Still doing all of the strength training, but the videos are too long, so I've been doing the exercises in about half the time on my lunch break (talk about a workout!). @IamShea - you staying motivated through this…

For websites, I really like Nerdfitness.com -- The guy is funny, and if you're more of a nerd, it connects well with its audience. Also he's developing a Live RPG (role playing game) where you level up your character by "leveling up" in real life. I dig him.

Topic at hand: I personally prefer the internet. Mark's daily apple is an excellent resource for food and guidance. The only problem with the internet is that there are many more possibilities for splinter groups (for every eating and lifestyle choice). It can get a bit confusing with paleo -- pro dairy, grass fed/wild…

apparently the censor-bot does not like sh!take mushrooms

no more mushroom-y than a crimini. They're not ****ake strong. They're just meaty.

::ahem:: Exhibit A Thanks for the responses, though! :smile:

But I do. She posts on this board as allyjoy83. Besides, I refuse to believe that in order for someone to have a great physique, they have to have an extremely privileged lifestyle. Not to mention, she's the effing first lady. I doubt she spends a whole lot of time just working out in the Whitehouse on the treadmill all…