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Haha, conservatives love to say stuff like "your logic is faulty" but won't actually attend to the facts or make a logical argument themselves. Their arguments in this thread are all emotional platitudes and unexamined value assertions. They won't look at the actual statistics, but when you do they WILL tell you that you…

I hardboil my eggs, put a sprinkle of salt and pepper on them and just cut them in half and put them on my toast. For a sandwich you could slice them!

At my gym (which has a pool) the saunas are in the change rooms, so the women's and men's are separate and people go in there either nude or in a bathing suit. The rules are that you have to sit on a towel for hygiene sake, and not apply scented lotions or oils in there. This seems fair. In a unisex sauna though, most gyms…

I said before I'm not against anyone watching porn. I am completely fine with it. However, your logic here just isn't on, so I guess I'm going to take the bait.... There is no one to one comparison between porn and romance novels. They have a similar goal in that they are supposed to turn you on, but the content is…

lol there guy, I never said anything about it being wrong to watch porn. I really do not care if my boyfriend watches it. I watch it occasionally too. I'm just sayin, it's nice to have an actual plot is all, and to not have to look at ugly skeezy old men. Why are the men always so much less attractive than the women? It's…

Even the trashiest romance novels usually have better storylines than most porn movies. Porn cuts to the chase as quickly as possible, while a novel will usually build a plot and some characters first. Plus as someone else mentioned, the men in porn movies are usually just ugly or disgusting in some way. With a book you…

I compeletely believe that it exists. Of course it exists, and for those that do have it I hope they figure it out and get a positive diagnosis so that they can make the necessary changes and feel better! I don't doubt the reality of food intolerance. I just know that in my own experience, I've often though "oh THIS must…

If 95% of people had a gluten "sensitivity," the grains that contain it would likely be considered poisonous, and would have never become staples to begin with. I'm just throwing this out there, but I imagine quite a few of the people who decide on their own that they must have a gluten sensitivity and cut it out of their…

I prefer to buy pressed or extra-firm tofu because its less watery and you can skip the time it takes to press the water out yourself. If there isn't a great selection of different types of tofu where you live, pressing it does work too though, just put it between 2 plates and put something heavy on it like a big can of…

5'6" 161 lbs birdlike small frame, but hourglassy with a bit of an apple at my top weight 8-12 in all clothes, occasionally a 14. It really depends on the brand.

This is me everyday pretty much! lunch, the bane of my existence. I never want to make lunch. How is a person supposed to cook THREE TIMES A DAY?

I find my appetite at least partially fades away while I'm preparing dinner, but as soon as I'm finished the hands on prep work and have to wait for it to actually cook, then my appetite comes raging back more persistent than ever! It's like it agrees to give me a break as long as I'm doing something about the issue, but…

Your friend is an *kitten*. He knows you're sensitive about this and he's saying things like that, which leads me to suspect he's hurting you on purpose. You look hot in those shorts btw, and you have a beautiful figure. Don't let him treat you that way! If he can't treat you with respect, then cut him out of your life. It…

I usually do chocolate vega with frozen mixed berries, a banana and some almond milk. Half a banana if I want to keep the calories down. Spinach is also a great thing to add, believe it or not. You really don't taste it, and it's an easy way to get one more serving of veg.

A club soda with a wedge of lime is a great option. But honestly, by the time people get to grad school they really ought to be mature enough to take it in stride if you aren't a drinker. If you wanna hang out, then hang out and just don't drink! Anyone who's a halfway decent person is going to respect your decision. The…

Starting my MA at University of Toronto this fall.

Here's a few I like: - rice cake with a slice of cheese - dried fruit, unsweetened - i find this surprisingly satisfying - edamame (soy bean pods, you can get them in the frozen foods section, boil em up and salt them. high protein and tasty!) - tomato, cucumber, basil salad - a handful of cherry tomatoes, 1/3 or 1/4 small…

Your first point is helpful, yeah, I hadn't thought of how much work your body is doing while it's growing. Totally makes sense! But the second part? Well you're assuming I always made up those calories.... which I didn't. I gained my weight pretty much as soon as I did start making up those calories, but for many years I…

I had gotten myself into a pattern of 2 hour long aquafit classes per week, and a bit of yoga and weight lifting at home, but about 3 months ago I fell of the train after a 3 week trip, followed by the flu, followed by another week long trip which shook me out of the habit. I've been trying to get back in the habit for…

I'd just like to share this quote from WebMD which completely corroborates what I was asking when I started this thread. __________ Of course, the diet advice we'd all love to hear is "Eat more and lose more weight!" But what really works is "Eat more often, and you'll lose more weight." Small, but frequent, meals help…

Aquafit! I screwed up both of my flimsy weak ankles when I tried to take up running and had the same dilemma. Aquafit is gentle on the ankles (especially if you do it in the deep end) and it actually helped mine heal and get stronger. Cycling is also low impact and will help to strengthen your ankles. Take it easy and only…

Oh those are some nice ideas too!

toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds - just throw em in a pan (no oil) until they start popping, then splash on a little bit of tamari for flavour!

If you have any nice pieces in there you'd miss, you could always try having them altered to fit! Some alterations are really quite easy to do, or cheap to have a tailor do if you're not one to sew. Or whatever, if it makes you feel better, get rid of them. Otherwise I don't think it hurts to hold onto a couple of your…

I really should get a crock pot though eh? They seem so handy.

I just made a smoothie out of frozen banana, frozen berries, some almond milk and a scoop of protein powder to make up for having missed lunch in my confused heat stupor. Shoulda thought of this 4 hours ago! Dinner is gonna be late tonight but we're thinking rotisserie chicken and salad is probably the winner this time.

Thanks! These are all great ideas.

Hey no problem! You don't necessarily have to be too fussy, but especially if the tea is coming out harsh bitter, shorter steep times and slightly below boiling temp water will help a lot. Just play around and see what works for you! And hey good luck with starting college! That's such an exciting time even if it is a bit…

I am not *offended* by your perception, but I do think you need to give your head a shake if you think that woman is overweight. "Overweight" has an objective medical definition, and she is no where even remotely close to reaching that line. What does it take to not be overweight in your mind? 0% body fat? This is a…

With green tea it can be bitter if it's over steeped, or steeped in water that is too hot. Once your kettle has boiled just wait a minute or two before pouring it to bring it down to the right temperature. Also, don't steep for more than a minute or two and you'll avoid releasing those harsh tannins. I find Japanese sencha…