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  • I guess you've gathered you should avoid the tortillas...and the bucket of tortilla CHIPS they'll bring you. Don't forget that this food is SALTY, too, so you might retain a little water. That said, don't avoid the carbs COMPLETELY - that's half the goodness of Mexican. Yes - push the protein and veggies, and limit…
    in I'm going out to a Mexican restaurant tonight Comment by mdarrall July 2013
  • Congratulations! What great progress you've made. And as a guy, I concur with the ladies...you do look great. Here's to health! M.
    in I lost 42 ponds since March 1st Comment by mdarrall July 2013
  • Wow - a Rush thread dominated by women! Talk about stereotypes being shattered! So good to see this... I've been a Rush fan since 2112...in 1975. For starting someone out, I'd have to recommend either Moving Pictures or Permanent Waves. Anything earlier than those can be off-putting - long songs, Geddy still in screech-owl…
    in Taking somebody's Rush virginity Comment by mdarrall July 2013
  • Poor cottage cheese. It gets no respect. :-) It's a great non-flesh protein source with lots of calcium, so it's pretty hard to beat as part of a diet. But yeah...it's got some challenges. You either like it by itself or you don't. Try the various additives suggested here. I'm sure you'll find something that works for you.…
    in Cottage Cheese Comment by mdarrall July 2013
  • First off, congratulations, not only on your progress but your wanting to press on despite the bad vibe. You didn't clarify, is he actively opposing your effort or is he passively not noticing / not complimenting you? These would have different responses. Do you literally have arguments, as in, "I'm headed to the gym..."…
    in Unsupportive Spouse Comment by mdarrall July 2013
  • Some protein in the morning is a good idea, so, beside eggs, try: Natural peanut butter (I like Krema - nothing in it but peanuts! Even most of the organic PBs have palm oil in them) on multi-grain bread. Arnold makes a good real whole-grain bread. Here in the Midwest, Aunt Millie's and Meijer each have a couple really…
    in Out of breakfast ideas Comment by mdarrall June 2013
  • But don't forget that after a strength workout, your body has to burn calories to rebuild. While the calories on your monitor are based on your heart rate and weight, it might even out in the end. And yes; you have to allow for some instrument and measurement error in these. The algorithms are pretty good, but still...
    in LIAR! Comment by mdarrall May 2013
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