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I'm sorry, obviously you do care what people make fun of. Here: "...but it's ok to make fun of someone's faith and the book they live by and the fact they live in the south." Also, I think I digested your meaning quite well, thanks. Look, I'm not trying to debate your faith or your virtue, or anyone else's for that matter.…
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I'm sorry, I'm going to have to call you out on that. Unless you mean something other than personal freedoms, I think you're mistaken. Canada is extremely "freedom loving." So is the UK. Scandinavia. Finland. I believe they all have constitutions too. Can I get some non-Americans to back me up here?
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Nobody is making fun of you or your religion, as far as I can tell. It sounds like the above person was making fun of the idea that it's a fantastic plan to base our Federal laws on a literal interpretation of the bible and nothing else. Seriously, it is a little silly to think of a productive, modern country with laws…
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That's right. We're missing a big part of this. It's not just an amendment that says "you can't marry someone of the same gender." No same-sex civil union. No same-sex domestic partnership. No opposite-sex civil union. No opposite-sex domestic partnership. Further, by excluding civil unions, same-sex couples are being…
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<Sigh> No, just wishful thinking I guess. I understand that there IS a religious component (ok, foundation) for the no-SSM-argument, but I just don't see how it's relevant. My best friend's religion says it's wrong, unlcean and unnatural to eat pork or shellfish. That doesn't mean she gets to dictate what I order when we…
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Um...so. I came here to participate in the debate on Amendment 1 and marriage equality. Why does it ALWAYS go back to religion? Here's the deal: regardless of MY religion, I may not force the rest of the country to follow what *I* believe. Which is probably good because I believe in Margarita Mondays and a 30 hour work…
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That's not quite true. This country has banned the forcing of religion upon people in public schools and courthouses. Any individual is free to pray as they see fit in a public school or courthouse, federal building, public library, etc. As an attorney, I can tell you without a doubt prayer in a courtroom is regular and…
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I still lift with a trainer 2 days a week and am shooting for Insanity 5-6 days per week. If I can, I'll do 2-a-days and get in some extra lifting.
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I just started yesterday and I'm hooked. My calves haven't burned this much in.... ever. And I'm a swimmer and runner. Friend requested!
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Awesome job! Are you hooked? Have you decided on your next 5k (or 10k!) already? Congratulations!!!
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This. Wheat, preferably unrefined, unbleached whole wheat is totally fine healthwise, in moderation... just like everything else. If you're allergic or intolerant, it's a gassy, bloaty, crampy, water-retaining problem. Many people of northern European descent are allergic or intolerant to wheat, which is why so many white…
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Someone else was talking about Buffalo wings. I LOVE them. I have like 4 recipes for Buffalo wing mods that are healthier options. This is my favorite, we served them at Super Bowl and nobody knew they were only 176 calories per pepper. (From http://youngmarriedchic.com/2012/02/buffalo-chicken-pizza-stuffed-peppers) 4 Red…
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All the things. ALL THE THINGS. I love food. Sweets are a major weakness, especially anything salted dark caramel. Also, fresh baked bread, which unfortunately (fortunately?) makes me sick so I don't eat it often. Dessert cocktails. Truffle mac & cheese. Fries. Buffalo wings. SO MANY THINGS. I try to sub other things in,…
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Simple advice in 1 sentence: Google "BMR," calculate yours, and never eat below that number, regardless of exercise. :) 1 more sentence if you want to get fancy: Google TDEE and calculate yours based on your activity level including exercise, stay between your BMR and TDEE numbers, and ignore the "earned from exercise"…
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I need to BUMP for all the tasty cupcake-alternative recipes!
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Alcohol, soda, and wheat. I have the most reliable results when I cut out alcohol altogether. :sad: I cut out soda because it just feeds and increases my sweet tooth. I still have one now and then but it's not a regular thing. Also since I'm not drinking 4-5 a day, I don't feel bad about having a soda with cane sugar…
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Well, nobody here has been able to give me any input, but based on more research, I think the calorie totals are for gross calories (e.g. no credit for "exercise calories") because the calculator takes into account my 5x a week workout in determining the caloric guidelines. So basically, I'm going to be way over this week.…
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I love to make an easy lunch or side dish of leftover quinoa, re-heated in a frying pan with chickpeas and some kind of leafy green (kale, chard, spinach) chopped fine, and then with either lemon juice and herbs OR truffle oil and Parmesan cheese. Lots of protein and SO GOOD.
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I have three ways I approach it: 1. The mean coach: I say things to myself like, "don't be such a baby;" "nobody ever got hurt from cardio" (not true but efffective); "that lady with the stroller is faster than you;" "one more mile isn't going to kill you." 2. The nice coach: I tell myself I'm awesome, I'm so lucky to live…
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I'm not ashamed of any of my music, I freely and proudly admit that some of my favorite music belongs on the ipod of an angsty 13 year old boy or a 21 year old cage dancer. :D My running playlist has Fall Out Boy, Ke$ha, Nicki Minaj, My Chemical Romance, Avril Livigne.... with AC/DC & Journey. Bring me ALL the musics! \\o//
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Plateau? It's impossible to tell without more info. Your signature bar says 18 pounds lost though, so that's a great start! I can only guess that either you lost the first 18 and haven't moved much in the last few days/weeks/months, or you are losing too slowly for your taste. Without knowing anything else, try changing up…
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I used to hate going to the gym until I hired a trainer. I realize now I was just really self-conscious of my weight, my poor form, my perception that I wasn't working as hard as everyone else and was fatter than everyone else, etc. It was just my own damage and I had to get over it. There are rude regulars and snotty…
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Nope. I think strip clubs are ridiculous. If the guy I was with wanted to pay money to watch a woman who is not interested in him AT ALL dance "for him," and then not be able to touch her or be with her sexually, whatever. Fine. Have your fun. And do not give me any **** for spending money on my fabulous shoes. :bigsmile:…
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THANK YOU. This is the best, cleanest "light" brownie recipe I've ever seen. I'm TOTALLY making these this weekend.
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I'm SUPER late to this party but I wanted to add that I hope you made the decision to rest. I know more than a few runners, from beginner to elite, who went back to training too soon after an injury and hurt themselves even worse. (I'm one of them, I didn't listen to my doc for weeks and now my days are all crutches and…
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No they do taste better. The consistency is different too, I swear it. I think there's more sugar, or a different kind of sugar, or something. If I eat a regular Reese's at some point in the year, I find myself wishing it was a Reese's egg.
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Guilt and public shame as penance. Were you raised Catholic too? :bigsmile:
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A vegetarian diet can be totally healthy. I was veg for 12 years with no problems and didn't take supplements. I only went back to meat because I was ordered by my doctor to eliminate soy entirely, and I had a hard time getting enough protein. Plus pork is delicious. :happy: You can get nearly all of the minerals and…
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As a cyclist and a driver, I have 3 things to add to this convo: 1. In most states, DMV fees pay for freeways (bikes not allowed) and your state's DMV operating budget (doesn't service bikes). YES bicyclists have to follow the bazillion traffic laws and those who regularly break the laws are either ignorant or *kitten*…
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This one is bad. My goddaughter left her Easter basket in my trunk. I ate the contents of more than half of her plastic eggs. I had to buy more candy & jelly beans to refill the eggs. I ate some of the leftover jelly beans. The rest are in my desk drawer. Waiting. Judging. I must eat them ALL. <Hangs head in shame.>
