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I need to buy a new computer!!!
Anyone have any suggestions? Considering the raves I have been hearing about Apple computers, no one that I know has one, so I can't get a hold on anything 1st hand .. Any comments? I need one that is lightening fast (equivalent to gaming) with lots of memory .. because I use it for work (and I willl need to network…
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The personal space allowance in a relationship
I noted a lot of control issues between couples, have been discussed on this forum lately .. and wondered what your opinions are on personal space. When couples cultivate a bond and actually commit, I assume it's because they not only love each other, but like each other. I find it disturbing, however, that there is such a…
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CATTY women
Is there really that many catty women out there (and even perhaps some men)? I have to admit, I have never really experienced it .. at least not with the people I choose to 'hang' around with. Is this an age/maturity thing? I can't say I even experienced it when I was younger. Note, I do realize there is a difference…
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Anyone care for Dr.Oz's take on exercise research?
I watched the Dr Oz show last week, and he really got my attention. He said that studies have show that exercising first thing in the morning (before breakfast) is the best time to burn calories. He illustrated with 2 hot skillets on a hotplate. In one skillet he put in a slab of butter .. As soon as the butter came in…
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Famous Last Words ...
Hmmm .. what does THIS button do?
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Why do people feel the need to aire their differences on a "
Like .. In a weight loss/fitness support forum like this .. posting "I hate fat people", or " Fat is UGLY" then going on to imply they are all useless and lazy. I can not get over how rampant this way of thinking is. Am I the only one who finds that disturbing? That's like walking into a room full of people who like to…
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McDonalds Salad = 1160 mg sodium!
Are you KIDDING ME? I printed my Nutrition report for this last week and just about had a stroke when I seen this! Is THIS sodium content in the dressing only .. or on the grilled chicken included? Good thing I don't actually use their dressing .. I much prefer a Kraft Poppy seed dressing (which is only 200 mg of sodium) I…
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I can not meet my suggested calorie intake!!!
I have been faithfully filling in my food chart daily. I have been some what cautious about my food intake (choices and portions), have even increased physial activities .. yet, every day I am well under suggested calorie intake. My fat, protein and carb intake are often under .. sometimes over .. but I never seem to be…
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Well, I guess this is a start.
Hellow all! Been putting this off for long enough ... I just started today .. I mean .. I actually started doing something proactive .. and stopped INTENDING to start. Started with a commitment to better nutrition and actually got on my workout clothes and worked out. I have a room full of exercise equipment that has been…