Posts by sunshinelvr

Forum	Topic	Date	Replies

The Lounge	Red Light Cameras	May 27 2008 21:09 (UTC)	1
I've gotten them before. They are not points on your license or anything because they can't prove who was driving your car (I think...). I've never contested one because I coiuldn't figure out how and knew I was in the wrong and needed to just suck it up :/
The Lounge	Who's your tv boyfriend (or girlfriend)?	May 27 2008 20:41 (UTC)	78
Mmm Sawyer from Lost :)
Pregnancy & Parenting	I need the honest truth!!	May 08 2008 17:43 (UTC)	6
It is very possible. It sounds like you are not afraid of a little hard work in the gym, so as long as you are dedicated I think you will definitely be able to achieve your goal!
Pregnancy & Parenting	When to have the second child?	May 08 2008 17:41 (UTC)	6
My mom (who has three kids) has always said that two years between children is optimal. It may be a little hard when they are young, but apparently it pays off later. I've heard other people that think that three years is perfect though. I think it is really about when you are ready.
Foods	High Fructose Corn Syrup?	Feb 27 2008 22:02 (UTC)	2
I don't consider it a frankenfood either and I think it has a bit of a worse rap than it deserves. That said, it does seem to be in a lot of things that I wouldn't expect, so I try to read labels to make sure I'm not getting too much of it in my diet. This is a really interesting article on HFCS and the different sides to the argument. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/02/business/yo urmoney/02syrup.html
Foods	Favorite Caffeine Free Drinks	Feb 07 2008 16:11 (UTC)	4
I wish I liked milk more but I can't drink a lot of it or my stomache gets upset :/ Caffeine free soda always tastes a little funny to me but I will drink it when I'm craving a Coke. I do love those to-go-powder things. And I feel like there is another flavor every time I turn around! Yum! Phoenix- You might like Tava if you like things like Sprite. Think of it as Sprite with a good fruit flavor. Where do you get Sam's? I have never heard of it but it sounds like something I should try!
Fitness	Exercise = headache?	Jan 07 2008 21:01 (UTC)	8
Working out releases a lot of different chemicals in your body so it could be anything but that does sound like it could be dehydration. If it keeps up go see your doctor and he might be able to help pinpoint exactly what is going on.
The Lounge	dry skin!	Jan 07 2008 20:56 (UTC)
If you can afford it, try a facial. I go to a woman that works in a dermatologist's office. My sister has had really bad acne problems and the facial treatments really helped her a lot and helped me with my dry skin. It's not cheap but taking care of your skin is so important! I would also recommend finding someone who works with a dermatologist...maybe I am just paranoid, but it helps me feel like she is not doing things that could be potentially harmful since I have such sensitive skin.
Health & Support	I need help getting enough iron	Jan 07 2008 20:53 (UTC)	9
Quinoa has a lot of iron in it and is really good mixed with vegetables. Here's a good table showing how much some top foods have: http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/iron.htm
Foods	HFCS	Jan 07 2008 20:11 (UTC)	1
I get the sense that there is a lot of conflicting data out there about HFCS...one study shows it's bad for you while another says that it's no worse for you than sugar. Here's an interesting article on the myths of HFCS: http://washingtontimes.com/article/20080103/C OMMENTARY/599200147 I tend to think it's best to not stress so much about what kind of sugar you are consuming as how much.
The Lounge	The best Wii game	Dec 21 2007 19:00 (UTC)	1
I love the games that came with it but if he's not a fan, all of my guy friends are obsessed with guitar hero. I have yet to play it but they seem to love it more than anything else.
The Lounge	piercing and motherhood	Dec 21 2007 18:58 (UTC)	3
I agree with everyone who says that you should just be yourself and be happy with that. You will definitely want to take out the belly ring while you are pregnant though. A good friend of mine just had her baby and you could see where the holes had been...they stretch really far!!! And yes, babies grab at shiny things like piercings...which can get painful when they catch you off guard! But those are the only reasons I can see to take them out. Don't do it just because someone else says you should :)
The Lounge	it was all worth it...	Dec 21 2007 18:54 (UTC)
Congrats! What a great way to run into an ex- when you are feeling great and confident :) I usually just get stressed and hide on the other side of the room!
Recipes	Asparagus	Dec 21 2007 18:28 (UTC)
That does sound good! I may need to try that for my next party :) I really like cooking asparagus the way they show in that video too...roasted with a little olive oil and seasoning. So yummy you almost don't need the dips! But they sure make a nicer spread for guests :)
Recipes	Asparagus	Dec 14 2007 19:59 (UTC)	3
Woops, sorry this is the right link
Foods	Favorite "healthy" food?	Nov 19 2007 21:21 (UTC)	2
I have to add chocolate to my list :) dark chocolate health benefits
The Lounge	Favorite Movie(s) That Are NOT Well Known	Oct 18 2007 18:18 (UTC)	3
A lot of mine have already been listed (maybe they aren't all that unknown afterall!) So my own addition is "Fresh"
The Lounge	Secret TV Show Addictions	Oct 18 2007 18:16 (UTC)	30
My secret addiction is defintely The Hills. I hat e to admit watching it but I love it!
The Lounge	No time	Oct 18 2007 18:16 (UTC)	6
How do you get up in the mornings? I have the worlds stickiest sheets ever! msbitwa, I feel your pain! I have such a hard time making time for everything as well and the trips to the gym always seem to be one of the first to fall off the list.
The Lounge	Born in the U.S and A.!	Oct 18 2007 18:12 (UTC)	7
Sweden because then maybe I would have been born a hot blonde LOL Okay seriously I don't know...I love so many different countries but I also don't know if I can really imagine living anywhere but here.
Foods	New LUNA Bar flavors	Oct 12 2007 16:38 (UTC)	1
I've never tried Luna bars...I've been eating Lara bars though. The new Luna chocolate flavor might just get me to try it though!
Foods	Ugh! Lots of sugar in my diet today!	Oct 12 2007 16:36 (UTC)	1
I am so amazed at how much sugar is in so many foods out there. I was eating a new flavor of yogurt this morning and it was tasting a little sweet for my taste...looked at the label to see it has twice the sugar of my usual brand :-/ The whole wheat bread I was eating for a while was loaded with sugar too. Drinks are super sneaky (Vitamin Water...so far from being as healthy as they make it sound!) But Kamillama is right, don't sweat it too much. Just try to be a bit better tomorrow or increase the veggies to make up for it.
The Lounge	Al Gore gets Nobel peace prize!	Oct 12 2007 16:26 (UTC)	32
I heard that he's donating the winnings...I was only half listening to the news story but I'm sure its to environmental causes.
The Lounge	i get my braces off tomorrow!!!!	Oct 12 2007 16:23 (UTC)	1
I loved the glow in the dark ones! Make sure you keep wearing them...I got lazy and my teeth have shifted a ton over the years now :-( But congrats! You are going to LOVE your new smile!!!
Foods	Is Drinking Wine Bad?	Sep 24 2007 16:07 (UTC)	11
I have always heard that red wine, in moderation, has a lot of health benefits. But those benefits are cancelled out if you drink too much of it (probably because your body is getting too much alcohol and too many calories).
Fitness	Body Bug	Sep 24 2007 16:01 (UTC)
Thanks for the feedback! $500 is a lot but the idea behind it is really cool. Maybe gyms will start looking into programs where people can rent them for a couple of months to get an idea of how many calories they burn during different activities? I've been to sites like that target metabolism one and they are helpful but I always feel like they aren't really giving me an accurate picture. Having something that can effectively I am working at each activity seems like it would be so helpful, even if I only had it for about a month.
Games & Challenges	what celebrity do you look like? Who do you want to look like?	Sep 21 2007 17:19 (UTC)	35
I have no idea who I look like but I want to look like Jennifer Aniston. I really love her hair with those loose curls. A friend of mine got this special curling iron from Bed Head called a dual waver...it's supposed to give you those kinds of curls. I don't think she's tried it yet but I may give it a try this weekend if I can get over to her place to borrow it :-)
The Lounge	Hip Hip Hooray, It's Finally Friday Chat!	Sep 21 2007 17:11 (UTC)	294
I love green kitchens but I see why you had to rule it out. I found this great tip on checking paint samples on Better.tv (has anyone seen this site? It's got a ton of great videos on all sorts of subjects). This video gave me a tip to use foam boards for the samples. That way you just move the one square around the room to see how it works in different lights and next to the trim, cabinets, furniture, etc...but without having to paint squares all over the wall (I find them hard to paint over sometimes). They have a few other painting tip videos on there-- check them out before you get too into the project. They helped me out a lot!
Foods	I'm starving during the day. Suggestions?	Sep 21 2007 16:54 (UTC)
Switching out what is your biggest meal is a really good idea too! And what you eat at each meal...my mom can't have a lot of carbs at dinner but she is okay with them at lunch. And be sure to check serving sizes on things that you buy. A lot of chips actually contain 2 servings per bag. Same with drinks. Vitamin Water is 2.5 servings....that extra .5 totally confuses me. Once I open something I just want to finish the whole package so anything that is more than 1 serving per package is a total trap for me!
Foods	I'm starving during the day. Suggestions?	Sep 14 2007 21:41 (UTC)	3
That's a smart trick to add some lemon to your water. I do that sometimes as well. So long as you are staying away from the flavored "waters" that are really loaded with sugar (like Vitamin Water)-- I know so many people who just don't look at the labels!

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