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Well by that logic "Chicago style" is actually pizza instead of the pie monstrosity we all know is the truth. My pesto, chicken, onion, basil, garlic, pine nuts, mozzarella, & spinach pizza is PIZZA. Delicious, delicious pizza. Even better if it has the crispy outside-soft inside crust that we dip in honey for dessert.…

I bought 6 of them (each a different flavor) when they were on sale at the grocery store. For every single one I tried I took one bite, encountered a horrible fake chemical taste and even worse after taste. Immediately threw it in the trash and went to rinse out my mouth. I tried 4 of them over several weeks to give it…

What kind of jam and what kind of cheese?

HFCS leaves an aftertaste that becomes very apparent in cola. Can I tell the difference in ketchup? No. In Coca-Cola? Definitely.

I found the problem here. They all taste like unwashed *kitten*. Cane sugar, glass bottle, ahhh.

Can't you buy the Mexican import?

The Indonesian Peanut Saute at Noodles & Co. It was my favorite.

But once you sear the outside it is completely cooked. :)

What did that poor steak ever do to you?

Fixed that for you.

For mine it pulls out of freezer like a bucket. I would let it sit out long enough to come to room temperature, scrub it with disinfectant, let it dry, rinse it, and then put it back. For the fridge a water testing kit to see if there is line contamination (since the water in the fridge spigot and the ice maker use the…

It could be exposure to mold or other irritant. Especially if you were eating old food. Look for things that need disinfected/cleaned: ice maker, coffee machine, changing the filter on your water dispenser, etc. Don't just think kitchen, think bathroom, replace toothbrush, etc. (I assume you use the same toothpaste as your…

Tomatoes are an abomination before the gods.

Sorta? I don't have "cheat" days or meals but I definitely have days where I don't log because it's not my focus for the day. For example the 4th of July we were at a barbecue. I was under enough stress being at a party hosted by my husband's boss and surrounded by strangers. I decided for that day to eat what I wanted…

Okay, you win! Hugs!

Uh, no, on this same thread you had someone mention knowing someone who DIED and you basically tried to rationalize it away.

I hate when I'm on my period and what my body wants is a rare steak & something decadently chocolate. What I had instead is steamed veggies & chicken breast and my third cup of tea. I'm also at work trying to ignore the lower back pain instead of curled up under a blanket with Netflix. Stupid comfort food having calories.…

A bit of both? "Healthy" is vague for eating terms. Your body is going to want food like crazy and isn't "smart" enough to know how many calories it needs. I would say have lots of fresh/steamed veggies & fruits, drink water like crazy. Don't let your body talk you into fruit juices, soda, hot chocolate, etc. You'll figure…

I agree with others that what you actually need to address is your lack of lunch and healthy foods at work. I sometimes have to work through lunch and sometimes I don't have time to pack one in the morning. So I found places that deliver healthy food (Panera Bread for one) and just deal with the delivery fee as my cost for…

To help with the weight loss and save money I've replaced my usual latte with making tea. I have an electric tea kettle in my office with a little tea station I've put together. My coworkers are free to come in and use the hot water and try some teas. I usually drink black teas and green teas. Numi is my favorite brand. I…

I love getting a cappuccino and don't have a machine at home. During the holiday season it's tempting to get some of the more crazy drinks like a salted caramel mocha.

Okay technically come in at 140, but a cup of hot tea and a Fiber One bar. (They have lower calorie ones.)

I can usually avoid cheeseburgers because so many places only have American "cheese", which is one of those things we should just fire into the sun and pretend never existed. Someplace where I can get a thick, rare black angus or buffalo burger on a toasted bun with choice of real cheese? I've already teleported there and…

Who needs icing? Just dump a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and we're good to go.

Thanks for all the congrats! It definitely feels good to be able to wear the ring again. A few people at work have noticed. It was a little tight this morning, but considering I'm down another 2 pounds I think I'm a bit bloated from the rowing machine block in yesterday's workout. I was shooting for 5,000 meters but only…

I go for healthy sweets first. For example, I frequently have BelVita Chocolate Breakfast Biscuits (240 calories, 3g fiber, 3g protein) and a cup of tea with 1 packet of raw sugar for breakfast. That's a little sweet without the sugar bomb of a filled doughnut and more satiating. When I pack lunches I will usually have…

Yes, you probably move less than when you were in school. However the average office is full of tempting goodies and vending machines with poor selection. Add in coffee runs and lunches out and you will quickly gain weight. If you're going out for lunch, look up the menu items nutrition information and make your selection…

I do Orangetheory Fitness and love it.

I have an electric tea kettle in my office. I bought it a few weeks ago to battle the "I MUST have coffee" drive-thru issues that kill my budget. A typical breakfast for me is now a cup of tea & Belvita Breakfast cookies. I also have packets of oatmeal and fiber one bars in a drawer. Jimmy Deans turkey sausage sandwiches…

I can't wait to make a chocolate bourbon pecan pie.