-
"Maintaining" state of mind...?
So, I've reached my goal weight (yay!). I've switched my routine up and it's now more focused on weight training so that I can put some weight back on in muscle and I've up-ed my calories/protein/carbs slightly. But, it seems like my brain has switched itself into "I reached my goal" thinking and I find myself thinking…
-
Best Banana Protein Bread...EVER.
I finally have stumbled across a protein recipe that doesn't suck- I've made this twice this week already. I'm in loooove. I found it on Bodybuilding.com and I added in a few things to spruce it up while not adding to the calories. 265g very ripe bananas- mashed well 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (I have/used cinnamon…
-
Riced cauliflower recipes!
So I've gotten sick of figuring all of the carbs from regular brown rice into my diet most days, so I decided to give riced cauliflower a try.... It's actually not that bad. I just don't have a large list of recipes that it'd be good in.... So I was hoping that everyone would like to share some ideas =) Some recipes that i…
-
How rest days saved my life...sort of.
For me, this week will go down in the books as one that will probably be life-changing. I apologize in advance for the long-winded post. But it’s worth it if I help at least one person with this… So I’ll start at the beginning… Back in November, I had started noticing on my rest days that I was getting terrible stomach…
-
Bacon Shrimp Zoodle Scampi - 162/serving =)
I finally bought a spiralizer.....and I'm in love. If you don't know what it is, it's a gadget that turns vegetables/fruits into thin noodley shapes. It's pretty much the best addition to my kitchen since the George Foreman. I tried this recipe a few days ago with it, and it was freakin awesome. Bacon Shrimp Zoodle Scampi…
-
Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles -- DeeLish!
Found this the other day when I was wandering around on Google. They're really good! You need Popsicle molds to make them, but I bet pouring them into ice cube trays would also work... Ingredients- 16oz chopped fresh strawberries 1 cup water 1/4 t sea salt 1/2 t vanilla 1/4 t cinnamon 2 large extra ripe bananas 1 8oz…
-
Pumpkin Spice Quinoa Cookies!
Found this recipe today on Skinnytaste... I can't wait to try it! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup raw quinoa 1 cup (150 grams) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or you can sub granulated) 1/4 cup (30 grams) ground flax seed 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice mix 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup (130 grams) pureed pumpkin…
-
Widely Available Organic Beer...?
I've been wondering this for a while now, and I've done a little research on the topic... But I thought maybe some of you guys might know. Is there an organic beer that is widely available? By widely available I mean not having to drive 3 hours across state borders to find it... Perhaps available at beer distributors that…
-
Read this. Stop complaining. We all deal with it.
I don't know how many posts have been on these boards about "My co-workers are sabotaging me" and "My friends hate me because I've lost weight". Yeah, that's happening. But you aren't the only one. Just like obesity has it's side-effects, so does a life-style change. You have to be willing to accept the effects of your…
-
He wants kids, I don't....
I'm at my breaking point with this struggle. I've been with my boyfriend for almost 8 years now. We met when I was a senior in high school. We were together through me going to 4 years of college- I've been graduated for almost 3 years now, we’ve lived together for the last 2. This was never an issue until his mother…
-
I need some advice on this one. [Art nerds welcome!] =)
So I'm taking a survey of sorts, you could say. I am taking part in an art competition next month and I need some help with the theme. The theme is "Up & Away" which references air. I have to create a live painting on a street downtown in 6 hours that's on an 8' x 10' canvas. So my question is, what do you picture when you…
-
Organic/Gluten Free Black Bean Spaghetti w/ Peppers
So I discovered black bean spaghetti a couple weeks ago while surfing around my favorite health food website (netrition.com) and I decided to order some- I've tried shirataki noodles before...... I just can't, no way, no how. I figured these couldn't be so bad, they consist of only water and black beans. For 2 oz it's 180…
-
Healthy-ish Banana Split :)
So, I love ice cream. But sometimes I don't feel like accounting for it in my calories, I'd rather have a somewhat healthier version... This recipe comes in handy mostly when I'm bulking since it has a decent amount of carbs, fats & protein. But sometimes when friends are having ice cream I'll treat myself to this little…
-
Crunchy Tuna Salad
I was getting sick of the same old tuna salad all the time so I was browsing for new recipes... came across one that I LOVE and it's really simple: Crunchy Tuna Salad- 2 5oz. cans tuna (4 oz. after draining) 1 cup cole slaw cabbage mix (the type with carrots & purple cabbage) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon light mayo 2…
-
Black bean/Mung bean Pasta... Any experience out there?
I was reading an article about pasta replacements (I love me some pasta, but I like to experiment) and I came across black bean pasta and mung bean pasta.... sounds intriguing. I like black beans and I like mung beans. But before I go and buy stock in these two, I was wondering if anyone has tried this stuff? The black…
-
Anyone from Chicago?.... Please? =)
I'm potentially considering a job opportunity in the Chicago area (I'd be moving from the Pittsburgh area). Just wondering what the opinions are of the city/surrounding areas. Things to do? Places/areas (cities) to avoid? All around good or bad place? Thanks! :drinker:
-
Greek yogurt potato salad. Get ready for the cook-outs =)
Stumbled upon this when looking for recipes for our cook-out tonight. Sounds pretty delish =) Greek Yogurt Potato Salad- 2 cups Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt 3T dijon mustard (less if you aren't a mustard person) 8 red potatoes (I have little red potatoes about 4oz each, I'm using 6) Finely diced celery - 2 stalks 1 diced…
-
Leucine while cutting....Yay or Nay?
So I've been on a strictly strength training routine for the last 13~ish weeks (cardio usually once a week) and now I'm going back to cutting some fat for the next 5-6 weeks. I've been skimming articles pertaining to HIIT (my cardio of choice) and I've seen in multiple places that Leucine is recommended while trying to cut…
-
Mung bean recipes... No cats please.
Just wondering if anyone out there has some creative mung bean recipes... Just ordered a huge bag and I'm looking for some good ways to cook 'em up. :drinker:
-
WTF Goverment.......
-Yes. I noticed that I spelled "government" wrong in the title. Continue on..... So as the responsible college graduate that I am (fine arts degree- explains the not-good-at-spelling thing), I logged on to my government consolidated loan homepage to make my monthly payment of ungodly amounts of money (most going to…
-
Looking for critique of this program....
So my boyfriend FINALLY has gotten on the bandwagon and is joining me at the gym. He's not exactly the athletic type, he hasn't stepped foot in a gym in around 5 years (and when he DID go, it was a solid 7 days worth and then he stopped...). He has around 20lbs to drop (mostly in the "beer gut" area) and he has enlisted me…
-
Pig in Wheelchair - Chris P. Bacon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z-uO5TPQfM Brighten your day a little and visit the above link. This is the cutest little guy I've ever seen :smooched:
-
Calling all female lifters.....
Had a debate with someone over the weekend about the way I've structured my diet/workout routine (I've been lifting for about 9 months now with decent results), so I'm just curious here- I'm taking a survey of sorts, I guess you could say. I'm curious as to what the ladies out there do each day for their workout (goals,…
-
Psoriasis question....?
So I think that I've developed scalp psoriasis - yuck. It's gotten worse since it's been so cold and dry and I'm getting pretty fed up with it. I've been doing some Googling about it and I'm about 90% sure that's what it is (no history of psoriasis in the fam, I guess I'm an oddball). I have a doctor appointment, but it…
-
Strawberry cheesecake protein shake!
So I did a little experimenting yesterday after the gym with my protein shake... Found some strawberries in the fridge and a packet of sugar free pudding mix in the cabinet- thought I'd give it a shot and it came out AWESOME. I mixed: 12 oz. unsweetened almond milk (can use any milk, really) 1 scoop vanilla protein 5…
-
Most effective deadlift...?
Just started a program that calls for Romanian deadlifts- first time I've done this type. They're a bit of a bugger form-wise, but my a$s is definitely killing me now after doing them Saturday. Before these, I've only done the standard deadlift. Just wondering what everyone's thoughts (and reasons) are on the most…
-
Calf lifts with a broken toe...?
So, lucky me- I broke my toe New Year's Eve. Something consisting of me in socks and a large fellow in steel toe boots stepping in the same area of hardwood floor at the same time- didn't end well... But anyways. I've been making decent progress at the gym, I've managed to put on a decent amount of muscle since I started…
-
Spaghetti Squash Pizza Bake --- Amazing.
So I was wondering around on Emilybites.com yesterday (amazing recipes) and I found a recipe for Pizza Spaghetti Bake. Looked good, but I didn't want all the carbs, so I thought I'd replace the spaghetti with spaghetti squash....it turned out AWESOME! Spaghetti Squash Pizza Bake 14oz cooked spaghetti squash 2/3c skim milk…
-
Cellucor C4 and Creatine mix. Good or bad?
So I've been using C4 as a pre-workout for awhile now. I've been thinking about adding creatine monohydrate for post-workout. I wasn't sure how that would work since the C4 as creatine nitrate. Anyone have any knowledge on this they would like to share?
-
Are you KIDDING me???....
So this morning at the gym I'm on the elliptical doing my normal 5 min. warm up before I lift. Nothing out of the ordinary. Then, someone taps me on the shoulder. I take out my headphones and turn around to see who it is and what they want. Two older women are standing behind me, and one says "Would you mind going to…
