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Hell, go bananas! I mean, don't eat until your stomach is exploding, but don't you dare deprive yourself! Think about it--for years, I *kitten* STUFFED myself on my mom's Thanksgiving dinner. Not full, gorged. Yeah, I was a fatass for 18 years, but that one meal sure as hell wasn't the only thing that put me there. AND!…

Ok, thanks guys!

This summer I'll be joining up with a gym that I had a 1-month membership with over winter break. I was happy with my experience. However, I really want to push myself this summer and get more definition. I think a trainer would help push me. It is my plan to ask for one as a b-day present. He or she would most likely work…

Lol, I brought it today, but only in terms of school work. I am SO busy right now. It's worn me to the bone. I made to spin class yesterday and did my weights, but today was a no-go. I'll do some pushups before bed. But, I have not let my food slip. My "high stress treats" are all within my macros and calories, such as a…

I <3 Clif Builder Bars. The Chocolate Mint one tastes like a Thin Mint! I REALLY want to try a Detour Bar.

Perfect! I really love that you're handling this without stirring up family fights. I mean, it's GREAT if the family is receptive to your healthy lifestyle, but really, things go so much smoother with compromise instead of "Ugh, y'all are making me FAT!" Just don't let your family bully you into eating any more than you…

I LOVE my fellow gym rats! It's always funny running into them when not at the gym. It's like in Fight Club! Ok, some people at the gym piss me off, but those are the types who plant their *kitten* on the machines in between sets, balancing their checkbooks and catching up on Harry Potter. The guys I'm friendly with might…

:love: :love: :love: Your recipe --> stolen --> peace out Except I prefer whey to soy. Aymie, have you tried Spiru-tein? It's a blend of rice, soy, and pea protein, but it's packed with vitamins and stuff. It comes in many great flavors. I'd throw in some additional goodies, a little extra protein, and bam, great meal for…

Best thing about eating out while maintaining a healthy lifestyle: you can turn pretty much any meal into 2! Hell, I one time got three meals out of Cheesecake Factory! Tell her to grab the steak and potato and SAVOR it...just tell the waiter to box up some, maybe even before the food gets there. If that's awkward for her,…

Sorry cupcake, you're just going to have to get some steel in your spine and say "no." Let them eat junk--you're supposed to be putting good things into your body. Let your friends know your goals and ask them not to offer you junk. And trust me, resisting temptation is a muscle that THRIVES under use. It will be very easy…

I've never had Thai food before. My friends want to go eat Thai. Can I get some tips? Any entrees that aren't too bad?

I got a free sample of Cookies and Creme Muscle Milk! I used half of it in my oat bran. HOLY MOTHER! But I wouldn't use it as a post-workout drink. Too much fat. I admit, I'm probably not nearly hardcore enough in my workouts for it to make THAT much of a difference, but I like having my "dessert shake" and my "workout…

Heya guys! I'm looking forward to my high day--it's Friday! I love it when it works out like that. I base my plan off Tom Venuto's carb cycling plan. He is a natural bodybuilder who wrote the bestselling fitness ebook of all time, Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle. I find that I function better on moderately low carbs than…

I had bodysculpting today. The trainer loves to come up with crazy new exercises. Today, he had us doing those forward row thingies--using those resistor bands and spin bikes! Because those things are so heavy, they're great for resistance training; he uses them like heavy furniture. Afterwards, I did some extra lifting.…

Oh yes. I remember thinking to myself, "Well, I don't think I was eating THAT much, most of the time." Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Get this: there is a burger place called Beck's Prime that makes these amazing burgers. The most amazing of them is the Hickory Cheeseburger. I would consider it "eating light" if I requested…

The magic secret that separates a protein shake from a delicious protein-packed milkshake? Xanthan Gum. A lot of powders have a bit of it...but add a little more (it's very very low calorie) and suddenly you have a thick treat that came straight from some weightlifter's ice cream parlor. And don't be scared of the…

I definitely count carbs now, though my carb plan isn't as low as say, one on Atkins. I follow Tom Venuto's carb-cycling plan. 3 days of of 30% carbs, 1 day of 50%. I find this keeps my energy up and my metabolism revved. I consume most of my carbs around my workout and at breakfast. I find bodybuilding websites are GREAT…

If your goals are lean muscle, then vascularity is usually a good thing! They'll be more prominent when you're working out. I don't know if this is true or not, but I also seem to notice my veins more when I need to drink more water.

PROTEIN! Ok, I'm a bit of a protein junkie, but I find that NOTHING keeps me full like a protein-rich breakfast. My go-to pick when I want something to stick to my ribs: - 1/3 cup Wessex oat bran - 1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese - 2 egg whites - Sprinkling of berries - Dash of cinnamon This breakfast warms me up, revs my…

I LOVE stomach vacuums! They've really helped my posture and just keeping things "tucked in" in general. I find it easier to engage my abs when I do my routine.

Ginger Lime by the Ginger People. Just yeah. It's awesome.

I am curious. So, if I weigh a fruit such as a banana or an orange, will the weight I get correspond with MFP's 100 g count for the fruit's unpeeled weight or peeled weight? For example, if I unpeel an orange and weigh it, will the weight I log be legit and correct for calories? Or does MFP's weight include the peel? The…

I HAVE AB MUSCLES! They are still covered by fat, but I was flexing and realized "HOLY SHI!T I HAVE A BELLY SHIELD!" And I REALLY noticed it when I went down for breakfast. I was starving when I woke up but had had to do something on my computer first. I'm one of those people who becomes ravenous if I don't eat first thing…

-sniffs- Anyone?

Soy freaks me out. Organic skim milk is totally healthy. I usually just go with that. But my favorite milk alternative, BY FAR, is Living Harvest's Unsweetened Vanilla Hemp Milk. Delicious!

If it's a high-fat ground beef, google Hillbilly Housewife for a way to slash the fat content. Beyond that, ground beef is versatile as hell. Why not make scrambled steak (ground beef and mashed potatoes) but sub (or exchange half) the mashed potatoes for cauliflower? You might not believe me, but it works!

I'm really curious as to how many calories this smoothie I had today might contain. Not worried, but curious. It's the I Am Luscious from Cafe Gratitude. Ingredients: Hazelnut milk, figs, dates, cacao, and vanilla I ordered the 8-ounce and requested light on the dates.

Green yogurt, darling? That TJ's, always pushing the envelope! :tongue: I'm so happy that TJ's came out with a Greek yogurt. It's so CHEAP! But can we take a moment to laugh at the new "Daily Bread"? I saw that and nearly keeled over I was howling.

Mya's a badass! I feel REALLY proud of myself. I've gotten, I think, a little to reliant on spin classes for my cardio. I know it's good exercise, but I don't want my body becoming accustomed to it. And I hadn't done treadmill work in awhile. So yesterday I told myself that my *kitten* was not leaving that treadmill until…

Are you a wolfy then? You always have good suggestions!