kirstincmc 30something working mom of 2

Posts by kirstincmc

Forum	Topic	Date	Replies

Foods	Bubble tea! Who loves it?	Jul 31 2006 21:59 (UTC)
if you google "Bobble tea" or BOPA (I guess one of the makers of the tapioca balls) there are the recipes and nutrisional information. not exactly lo cal.
Motivation	who's got new pictures?	Jul 31 2006 20:15 (UTC)	10
wow. I am so impressed. your progress is quite inspiring.
Foods	Bubble tea! Who loves it?	Jul 31 2006 19:27 (UTC)	3
the bubbles are kinda chewy, slightly sweet... kinda like a drink and a snack all in one. You either love it or hate it...
Motivation	CC Adoption center!	Jul 31 2006 18:59 (UTC)	90
I am officially stuck on a plateau. I don't like the view here. anyone want to help shove me off?
Foods	Bubble tea! Who loves it?	Jul 31 2006 17:28 (UTC)	8
I love bubble tea. not the calories though. Dracodf, there HAS to be something in the 'Burgh. moved from there to Oregon... we have several bubble tea shops here, in salem.... I would guess that Oakland would be a good spot to look with all of the college students there.
Motivation	Well, it's been nice knowing you all!	Jul 28 2006 01:01 (UTC)	6
good luck. please keep in mind that your doctors, mom, nutisionist all are probably really worried for you and hoping to help. sometimes it isn' t easy to hear what they may have to say. I will keep my fingures crossed that you come out of this stronger than ever. best wishes!
Motivation	body fat analysis	Jul 28 2006 00:20 (UTC)	17
oh, good!!! please know I am thinking of you. I am glad that you are thinking about this route.
Foods	if you think you have the best...	Jul 28 2006 00:14 (UTC)	4
I use a version of drea99's recipie, but I usually add a roasted jalepeno or anaheim pepper. I like things SPICY! For desert... what about fruit granitas? puree fruit in blender/food processor, taste, add sugar if needed (but not more than 1/3 total volume or it won't freeze) a little lime juice, a little tequila.... zonkers! desert and drinks all in one.
Weight Loss	The Enemies List: The six nutritional opponents that thwart dieting	Jul 27 2006 19:21 (UTC)	2
how do you fry a candy bar or a twinky (ie?) Why would you want to? I think I can honestly say I can count the number of twinkies I have had. 2. Probaly just as well!
Motivation	anyone else have unsupportive friends?	Jul 27 2006 19:11 (UTC)	11
my husband did this to me night before last. made french fries. made chocolate milk shakes with rum. went to movie, bought kit kat bites, reeces bites and jelly beans. why???? he doesn't like candy much, and never before in the 10 years that we have been together made the chocolate rum shake thing. don't know what was up with that. I just smiled and played with the food.
Fitness	Mini Challenge: Wall Push Ups	Jul 26 2006 23:27 (UTC)	10
I din't know other people did this too.... I do them against the dining room wall whever I walk into the kitchen.... the ones on the groung are hazardous since my dog likes to lick or kiss anyone on the floor.
Vegetarian	What my dad told me...	Jul 24 2006 23:49 (UTC)	14
depends on the group. some people wonder in morbid facination,sometimes I get the but WHY???? or don't you miss XXX(whatever their favorite meat based food is) I just bring something I will eat to any community event (pot luck, thanksgiving dinner....) and leave it with a "I brought this! I hope everyone is hungry.."
Vegetarian	Whole Artichokes	Jul 24 2006 23:43 (UTC)	8
I usually dip mine in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and herbs... yummy!
Recipes	better than butter	Jul 21 2006 00:56 (UTC)	1
well, I can relate to the independance too. My kids have both last names. yikes. there is a mouthfull.
Foods	Dried vs. Cooked--how do I measure?	Jul 20 2006 20:57 (UTC)
yup.. dry. Hard to tell though from my package. I had to look at the gram weight, and number of servings per package.
Recipes	better than butter	Jul 20 2006 20:56 (UTC)	3
ok, you will LAUGH at this then... middle name is Carter (don't ask me why, but I am stuck with this one.) people often mis pronouce Kirstin... I am Keerstin clearly "IN" and not "Curst" for the first syllable. My husband's last name is "Curtin" I kept my maiden name because I was not about to become "Cursten" Carter Curtin. Just wasn't happening. I usually throw in fresh basil or oregon when I do the garlic toast. I thin k I will try just keep ing some around for sauteeing veggies and stuff in too.
Foods	Dried vs. Cooked--how do I measure?	Jul 20 2006 00:36 (UTC)	2
I am going to look at my dried peas/beans and see what their recommendations are and get back to you.... but I am no where near a kitchen right now so it will be tomorrow before I can tell you what I find out. Joy of cooking alsoe has a GREAT listing of all kinds iof foods and their calories etc in the back of it.
Recipes	better than butter	Jul 20 2006 00:10 (UTC)	5
you know, I will mix up something like this as a spread for garlic toast... never dawned on me just to mix up a fair bit of it and keep it stored in the fridge. Brilliant!
Vegetarian	Vegetarian Substitutions/Food Pyramid	Jul 19 2006 22:50 (UTC)
the substitutions piece is totally awesome!
Foods	Calling all cooks! haha!	Jul 19 2006 21:32 (UTC)	3
oh, I could have a ball with those ingredients. Idea 1 Tuna tossed with the whole wheat pasta, pepper and steamed veggies. Drizzle a little olive oil and some balsamic vinegar. would be about 450 cals Idea 2 Fish en papiote, take the fish, some veggies and some lemon or other citrus slices, pop all onto parchment paper or aliminium foil, seal and bake for about 25 minutes. add a starch is you want/need to idea 3 take the soup, add more veggies, some pasta or rice and a sausage, and call it veggie soup let me know if you need want more ideas.
Foods	Could you resist this? - A test of Restraint!!	Jul 19 2006 21:07 (UTC)	1
ooohhh, and those are good. I'd have to move, or brew really strong coffee or tea or something so I wouldn't smell all of the sweet chocolate smell all afternoon. OR never have 1... I am ok as long as I have none.
Vegetarian	100 % Cocao baking chocolate...now what do I do?	Jul 19 2006 01:07 (UTC)	1
thanks! I think I will try .33 white flour, .33 ww pastry flour and then the .33 soy. I'll let you know if it works, or if I have made a royal mess of the kitchen and ruined perfectly fine ingredients.
Vegetarian	100 % Cocao baking chocolate...now what do I do?	Jul 18 2006 22:37 (UTC)	3
I find some of my best efforts come out of this sort of experimenting. kpearson... have you ever baked with soy flour? I want to revamp my scone recipe and cut some of the fat and add more fiber and protein to it... maybe I can make them more like meal replacement snacks rather than just super refined treats.
Weight Loss	Fun calculators	Jul 18 2006 18:58 (UTC)	1
Sarahkyle, I know what you mean, they told me 1358 cals. for weight loss I am eating about that many.... maintenance can't be this few. that is too sad. did you notice the number didn't change regardless of what level of phisical activity you indicated?
Vegetarian	Getting in your water!	Jul 18 2006 17:43 (UTC)	1
I just saw something last night on "lime" tv network saying the same thing. They were focussing on detoxifying the body and recommended starting the day with warm lemon water.
Health & Support	Anorexia Nervosa - Articles, Links and Resources!	Jul 15 2006 01:44 (UTC)	31
wow. hard to read. very informative. thank you for taking the time to gather all of these resources and information.
Weight Loss	Boobies.	Jul 15 2006 00:53 (UTC)	4
I sooo want an answer to this too!!! I have umn, never been "small" and am kinda tired of them. have been since about 15. If you find out anything helpful, I would really really like to know. I am contemplating surgery as well, I am tired of the neck and shoulder tension from keeping the puppies up where they belong.
Weight Loss	Keeping my boobies	Jul 15 2006 00:11 (UTC)	15
umn, this may seem a bit personal, but those who wound up smaller, did you ever have large breasts while at the weight you are trying to acheive? I am HOPING for smaller. I have been contemplating surgery. I have never been smaller than a D cup, even when I was a size 2 or 4 in college. this may give me hope...
Fitness	Muscle twitching??	Jul 14 2006 18:34 (UTC)	3
i don't think so... I think they are still reacting to the workout. choco may have a point. have you worked these muscles much before?
Motivation	Curious about member's occupations	Jul 14 2006 17:02 (UTC)	69
I am an HR analyst for a state government agency. My specialty is recruitment, although I also do contract administration and negotiating, labor relations, organizational development, ADA, EEOC, BOLI complaints, requests etc. My husband jokes that I am the morality police.

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