AdAstra47 Member

The motto of my home state is "Ad Astra Per Aspera," or "To the stars, through difficulties," which I have always loved. And I also love sci-fi, so the "star" reference fits. The "47" is a reference to Star Trek's Magic Number. Every episode of Star Trek that was ever made, in every Star Trek series, has the number 47…

Love this. :flowerforyou:

I agree with cacrat. My quick easy protein is always a grilled chicken breast. Sprinkle some spices on it first, or stuff it with some cheese and/or some spinach, and/or wrap it in a slice of bacon... whatever you have on hand.

I absolutely agree that you should NEVER confront the offenders face to face, or post a sign with any personal information such as your name, apartment number or location. There are lots of crazies out there, and anyone who smokes is mentally deficient to start with anyway. My brother's a cop, and he gets called to…

I second the George Foreman grill. Six minutes and you've got a meal! A lot of times I'll take an egg, mix it with a couple tablespoons of parmesan cheese and a dash of black pepper, and dip the asparagus in that mixture before putting it on the grill.

Low-carb meatloaf! Mix that ground beef with two large eggs, one medium-size shredded zucchini or cucumber (or approx. 1 cup of any moist veggie, really, it's just there to keep the loaf from getting too dry), and two tablespoons of either mustard or spicy salsa (depending on what flavor you want). Shape it into a loaf,…

My doctor told me I should be eating 300g per day. Since I've lost about 50 lb, he's revised that to 250g per day. But it hasn't hurt me a bit, in fact it's one of the three rules that have allowed me to lose weight for the first time in my life. A normal, healthy person cannot overdose on protein. Yes, if you already have…

Your goal should really be a healthy body composition, rather than a scale number. Next time you go to the doc, get him/her to test & find out how much lean body mass you have (in other words, how much your bones, organs & muscles weigh, not counting any fat). That makes a big difference in your goal weight. I am tall,…

Breastfeeding is a legally protected right in every state of the union. No woman can be legally asked to leave just because she's breastfeeding. Employers, however, need some serious education. I am very proud of my little sister who has chosen to breastfeed her son. But when she went back to work and needed to pump…

Love the fact that there are so many breast-feeding advocates now. How times have changed... When I was born, in 1976, my parents lived in a conservative small town. They both got tagged as "liberal troublemakers" by the hospital staff. Why? Because Dad insisted on being present with Mom... in the delivery room, gasp!...…

Almost forgot, you can also get more bang for your buck by choosing veggies that are higher in protein. Spinach, mushrooms, bean sprouts. They're not major protein sources, themselves, but they can boost your numbers & help you reach your goal. Gotta eat some veggies anyway, right? :smile:

I agree with the suggestion of grilled chicken; I eat that almost every day. But "most of your daily protein?" Whatever. My doctor told me I should be eating at least 250g protein per day. If you're trying to lose weight, best rule of thumb is 1g protein per lb of body weight per day. I started out eating 300g protein per…

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@frugalmomsrock, I just LOVE that you posted those pictures. Perfect illustration of how ridiculous people's objections to public breastfeeding are. Thank you. :flowerforyou:

I love this. :bigsmile:

This, exactly! Thank you! :drinker: A busy mother, out shopping for her family, shouldn't have to spend 20-30 minutes in a tiny cramped cubicle (whether it's a bathroom stall or a changing room) when she needs to feed her child. I remember seeing an interview with one Occupy Wall Street protester, and they were halfway…

Victoria's Secret is evil. You remember that horrible scene in Pretty Woman, where the snobby clerk at the fancy boutique takes one look at Julia Roberts and refuses to help her? Pretty much the same scenario when I walked into a Victoria's Secret. "Who are you buying for, dear?" "For me." "Oh, I don't think we have…

Nice tough beef jerky. I can tear off a hunk of that stuff, stick it in my cheek like a tobacco chaw, and sucking/chewing on one little piece can keep me occupied for half an hour. :laugh: I also usually bring a blender bottle and some plastic baggies with protein powder. They're great for road trips, but also, whenever I…

This is my experience as well. Since my doctor put me on a low-carb, high-protein diet, I have dropped over 55 lb per the scale. But each month, he tests my BMI. Regardless of how accurate you think those tests are, it's the same machine at the same time of day and same general time of the month each time, and every time…

Not eating food that unexpectedly spurts strange liquid or gases, or that has a foul odor? I think that falls into the "duh!" category. :laugh: Gotta love those government warnings. Protecting stupid people from Darwinism since 1776... That's one of the arguments I use when I haggle: "If I buy this, it might be…

Depends what you consider "healthy." I cook with a lot of cheap hamburger (80/20 ground beef), and people who are avoiding fat consider that to be unhealthy. But I am avoiding carbs, not fat, and trying to get plenty of protein, so I think hamburger is great. The people who recommended buying spices in bulk are spot on.…

I have the same problem, so I'm glad to hear all the advice here. I'm down over 55 lb but have at least 75 more to go, and I'm already seeing these folds of loose skin over my hips, belly, back of the thighs, underarms... but I keep telling myself that no matter what, those loose flaps of skin are a whole lot better than…

No one can really accurately answer that question for you, there are too many variables involved. The more you're working your muscles (and the more muscle mass you have to begin with) the more protein your body will need in order to build & maintain your muscle health. The fewer carbs you eat, the more protein your body…

Brilliant! I can't wait either. Happy Christmas!

Yes! I was really surprised, because I've always been very... um... non-discriminating? I am someone who would happily inhale the entire dessert table and never get tired of it. I would still be craving more sweets even when my stomach was so full that I felt ill. But in the last 9 months, I've gotten on a low-carb,…

My easy, healthy, no-mess dinner is what I call "poor man's chicken cordon bleu." Take a couple of chicken tenders or a boneless chicken breast filet (around 5 oz). Slice 'em open, spread some cheese inside (I use a wedge of laughing cow) and sprinkle a pinch of rosemary or garlic. Close it back up, and wrap a slice of…

The short answer to the original question is "lobbyists." The wheat and corn industries are huge influencers of congress and of public policy, including our dietary standards and research grants. It's more complicated than that, of course, but I think big business and the almighty dollar deserve a lot of the blame. For…

I don't know about my family, but I'm convinced my cat will eat me. As soon as he develops opposable thumbs, thus making me obsolete, I'm history. :laugh:

It just depends entirely on your own particular metabolism and how efficient it is at processing different types of calories. So no one can answer this question for you. For some people, eating 50% of their calories in carbs works fine. For others, that's a recipe for diabetes and an early death. My doc has me at no more…

This may not be romantic, but it's smart: before you decide whether to get married or not, check the financial and legal details in the state where you live. That can make a big difference in whether or not it's a good idea. Discuss all the potential pros and cons honestly with your Significant Other. Will getting married…