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Sandwich celebrates 250th anniversary of the sandwich
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-18010424 When John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, ordered beef served between slices of bread about 250 years ago he probably did not think his request would become a global convenience meal. The story goes that the Earl asked for the particular serving so that he could eat…
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Any BOFH fans out there?!
^Topic. Been a fan of BOFH since like 2002 and even though I stopped for some time in between, I still read it often. Anyone else with me for *kitten* Operator from Hell?
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Herb garden in an apartment
I use up alot of herbs (Mint, cilantro and chives to be specific along with some basil once in a while). The problem is that I don't always get to use them right after I buy them. I might have to use them after a week of buying them and by that time its starting to go bad. So I was thinking about having like a small herb…
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Women will never be equal to men!
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Mayweather vs. Cotto!!
Who are you rooting for? Personally I want Cotto to win and it sucks that I can't watch the fight right now :(
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I can relate to this...
Went on too many dates where the girls would be on the phone the entire time...
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Chana Masala (Indian Split peas lentil soup)
Copy/Pasting from my cooking blog ( http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/riz9007 )where I share authentic Indian/Pakistani/Arabic recipes. Most of the recipes are handed down to me by Late mother, my sister or my sister in law. Hope you enjoy it! This is a very common dish in India/Pakistan and this particular technique is a…
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You like sandwiches? Yes, yes you do!
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Calcium supplement
tl;dr: What're the best natural sources of food to get calcium from? Also, what should I look for in calcium supplements and should I be looking for something like "One A day for men" or something? Some of my friends and I on MFP have have been discussing a bit about me taking calcium supplement and I agree, I need some…
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Worlds largest Gummy Worm and Gummy Bear
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Be careful while running
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Ladies. What the...
Ok going to use MFP for something besides fitness. Ladies: What the F? Most of the girls I know are smart, beautiful and overall just amazing but seriously...do you NOT realize when a man is bad news for you? I read about abusive or no-good men you all go out with when you friend-zone good men all the time. I'm not calling…
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Biryani
Copy/Pasting from my cooking blog ( http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/riz9007 )where I share authentic Indian/Pakistani/Arabic recipes. Most of the recipes are handed down to me by Late mother, my sister or my sister in law. Hope you enjoy it! This is without a doubt my favorite dish. Sadly, this isnt considered a "health"…
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Praying its obsession not a fad!
So I've been boxing lately. I have been boxing a lot. This is the first time in more than a decade I've been into any sports seriously and I am loving every second of it. I am constantly finding myself shadow boxing to see which angle my punches can land in what situation while making sure my face is covered. I'm…
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The ultimate weigh-loss solution!
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Help build my stamina please!
tl;dr Need workouts that'll build my stamina but requires little to no equipment I need to improve my stamina. I've been boxing alot and even though my arms still have alot of strength left, I feel I run out of air very fast and I cannot allow myself to be weak like that! My coach suggested running/jogging. I'm a pretty…
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The website is down - Sales guy vs. Web dude
Should say system Admin but still a funny clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8_Kfjo3VjU
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Twitching
Been working out hard and pushing myself (pushing as safely as possible, trying to avoid injuries at every cost). But anyways, I've been noticing that after a 35 minutes stationary bike my legs would twitch...A LOT. Also, after a 1 hour 45 minutes boxing training session yesterday I found alot of my body parts doing kind…
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I seriously Cannot eat anymore...
TL;DR: Need suggestions on a bit higher calorie power foods that isnt junk food So I've been working out hard. Harder than I have in the past. I, in all honesty, am LOVING what my body is capable of doing. Been boxing, walking (Havent started running yet), biking and all kinds of fun stuff. I have been steadily burning 1k+…
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Heres some motivation for ya!
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Fruit Chat (Tangy fruit salad)
Copy/Pasting from my cooking blog ( http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/riz9007 )where I share authentic Indian/Pakistani/Arabic recipes. Most of the recipes are handed down to me by Late mother, my sister or my sister in law. Hope you enjoy it! A very popular dish in my household growing up. My mother, like many, used to…
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Frustrated
Starting to feel a bit discouraged. Been here for about 2 months and besides the initial 8 lbs, I havent really lost alot of weight. Sure I've lost an inch or 2 but overall, its nothing significant enough to encourage me. My diet have always been a problem and is my main thing I wanna work at but this is really frustrating
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Dear men
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Almond Milk
I'm seeing more and more about this. I have no idea what it is or why its better than the regular old moo-cow milk? Anyone mind filling me in on this new milk I keep hearing about? (btw, how can almond give milk? Since when do almonds have breasts...?)
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Kheer (Rice pudding)
Copy/Pasting from my cooking blog ( http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/riz9007 )where I share authentic Indian/Pakistani/Arabic recipes. Most of the recipes are handed down to me by Late mother, my sister or my sister in law. Hope you enjoy it! My sister-in-Laws recipe. Kheer is basically Indian rice pudding and is very easy…
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Thoughts about pasta!
I was wondering what the community and people who have more knowledge on the topic than me think about regular old speghetti and sauce? I figured as long as portions are controlled and not alot of unhealthy ingredients are used that it should be fine to eat it once or twice a week. my recipe uses whole grain noodles,…
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Anyone mind nitpicking my diary?
I've been here for about a month. So far I have lost about 8 lbs (Which I'm very happy for btw) but I feel that there are things I might be doing wrong. Whether it be in my workout or my diet. Would any of you folks care to take a look at it and see where I am going wrong? I didnt saw a loss in my last weigh-in (I…
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Need poor mans home strength training workouts
Today, on one of my serious workout days (I do it 3x a week) I did 30 minutes of stationary bike, 53 pushups, 90 squats, 30 seconds planks. Can you guys recommend me other exercises that'll hit any muscles that I'm missing out with these workouts? I have 2x25 lb dumbells at home if that helps Also, I walk alot besides…
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Excercise calories
Yes, I am aware that I should consume them. And I do try my best to eat them. But so far, I am having a hard time eating my exercise calories. I'm just not hungry. The food I cook is yummy (yet healthy) so Its not because I hate the food but when I burn about 1200 calories and am left with 1000 more calories to go and…
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McDonalds is good after all!
