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  • The mess- you're going to have to get used to that, I think. Good news is that spring usually is the worst for shedding, and after a few months you won't notice the dog so much... they grow on you. =) As far as keeping pets off furniture- training and consistency are key. For enforcing the rules when I am not home,…
    in Dog owners, I have a predicament.. Comment by 2triscuit April 2012
  • I've eaten off and on vegetarian for years. Now, I've been eating vegan for six weeks. I made the transition because that was the easiest way for me to limit my calorie consumption. I do have some moral issues with factory farms (I worked in dairy and pork), but I have a plethora of local, small scale farmers that I can…
    in Vegan- the healthy way? Comment by 2triscuit April 2012
  • Yoga pants, a seriously heavy duty sports bra (bounce.titlenine.com... many choices for the DD crowd), and often a long sleeved, synthetic fiber t-shirt. I don't know why some folks seem to think I want to see so much of their skin (and drippy, flying sweat) when they're working out.
    in women: what do you wear to the gym? Comment by 2triscuit April 2012
  • Cardio is your friend... and there are lots of ways to get it. Walking the dog, bicycling, swimming, hiking, jogging, etc. Without the cardio, I wonder if your calorie intake is a bit high. I'm 5'8", 248, and am losing weight steadily at 1300 calories with daily cardio exercise. I'm no expert, but 1800 doesn't sound like…
    in Dieting issues Comment by 2triscuit April 2012
  • Cooking from scratch ahead of time would make this easy. Think of the good grains- wild rice and quinoa are my favorites. Use those as a base for a stir fry of good vegetables, and you've got a good meal. For stirfry sauces, think citrus and vinegar to replace that salt. Another good option is using beans for the base-…
    in Low-Sodium Vegetarian Lunch Ideas Under 350 Calories Comment by 2triscuit April 2012
  • Yep- I get whole birds from a local farm, and we like to grill them upright on a beer can. Our favorite leftovers are quesadillas. Dice up 1 breast, and mix with black beans, chopped onion, green pepper, corn, etc, and heat through in a skillet (med high heat). Remove the mix when sizzly and scrape the skillet well. Apply…
    in dishes from a whole chicken..... ideas? Comment by 2triscuit April 2012
  • My favorite thing lately has been a tofu scramble for breakfast- I start by cubing 3 oz of soft tofu, and marinating it (10 min is fine) in a little soy, orange juice, and hot sauce. I start my skillet on med with 1 TBS evoo, and add the tofu, reserving the marinade. I chop what ever veggies I want to add (today was…
    in Tofu! Comment by 2triscuit April 2012
  • I love 5 hr Energy... tastes like crap but does the trick. And no, it isn't a ton of caffeine. I suppose it could make some people jittery, but it hasn't for me or my husband. We use them when driving cross country. For a 12 hour drive, I'll start with my 1 cup of coffee, drive 6 hours, and stop for lunch. That's when I…
    in 5 hour energy Comment by 2triscuit April 2012
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