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| Fitness | Join in the fun; The Calorie-Count Cycling Club... | Jun 28 2007 19:31 (UTC) |
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| Oh, Jane, sounds like you've had your hands full today! We've got rain again up here, but I'm hoping that it'll clear before I get off work so I can hit the road right away. I wish we could get a little of what Texas is getting -- a very little. Most everything green is dead or dying round here. A few days of steady rain should help things along, but it seems like it's been all or nothing since April. |
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| Health & Support | Help unknown problem | Jun 28 2007 18:55 (UTC) |
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| It does sound normal. This is your vagina's natural secretions, which keeps it clean and healthy. Some women have more discharge than others. You usually only must worry when a foul or unpleasant smell is associated with the discharge, or the consistency is lumpy like cottage cheese, or if it is an unhealty color like dark yellow or green. By the way, the consistency of your discharge will change throughout your monthly cycle. This is fueled by your own hormonal changes. Usually the thin, jelly-like consistency means that you are at the most fertile part of your reproductive cycle. |
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| Fitness | Join in the fun; The Calorie-Count Cycling Club... | Jun 27 2007 23:18 (UTC) |
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| Am bummed. Because of a severe thunderstorm warning this afternoon, I had to delay my ride until tomorrow. :( | |||
| Weight Loss | Weight Loss | Jun 27 2007 17:50 (UTC) |
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By the way, and I apologize for using American measurements, but I believe the USDA recommends 8 to 12 cups (at 8 fl oz each), or 64 to 96 fluid ounces a day. Upon further research, at 2-4L a day, you're drinking plenty of water! It could be water weight... Do you watch your sodium intake, too? Personally, I have a horrible time with water retention if I have too much sodium in my diet. It especially sucks, cuz I love tinned soup, and tinned soup has a tonne of salt. :) |
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| Weight Loss | Weight Loss | Jun 27 2007 17:46 (UTC) |
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| I understand what you mean, and how you feel. And it's hard not to feel jealous of a friend's weight loss, when it seems that it was so easy for them, or if you disapprove of their methods. To make myself feel better about slowed or stalled weight loss progress, I think to myself: it's taken me five years to gain these 50 unwanted pounds, so it's not going to come off overnight. When I think of it that way, I only gained 10 pounds a year, or less than 2 pounds a month. That's not that much, but it added up over time! Sometimes changing your perspective on your weight can help you feel more positive about the strides you've already made! I find that attitude can be everything! Another thing you can try is to change your workout routine, shake things up a little. Our bodies learn so easily to compensate for our efforts. Increasing the intensity of your workout a few times a week can help you through stalled weight loss. Good luck! I hope in the future you're able to post about reaching your goal! :) |
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| Foods | baked potatos | Jun 27 2007 17:23 (UTC) |
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| Ditto on the garlic powder. I use I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray and sprinkle on a garlic herb spice blend. So flavorful! If you think it's too dry, which happens sometimes (microwaving the potato wrapped in saran wrap helps, IMHO), you can add plain fat free yogurt or fat free sour cream. I far prefer light sour cream, though! |
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| Weight Loss | Weight Loss | Jun 27 2007 17:01 (UTC) |
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| Believe it or not, but you may need to eat more. Sticking between 1000-1400 calories a day, and working out up to two hours a day could mean you have put your body into starvation mode. You may also want to consider your body type in figuring your intakes, etc. For example, I am a EndoMesomorph (I've also been identified as a Endo Pear). I gain fat and muscle equally, but also lose them equally when working out, so I need to be sure to keep my protein healthy fats intake higher than other people do. My average Fat/Carbs/Protein intake is 52g/198g/70g, respectively. My caloric intake is between 1600-1800 calories a day, and I'm still losing weight at a steady 1-3 poounds a week. As far as the alcohol is concerned, moderation is key. I almost always have a single glass of wine (3.5-4 oz) with dinner, and it has not affected me. If you have the willpower not to overindulge, I say enjoy a glass! Red wines are particularly good for you. :) |
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| The Lounge | What does 'emo' mean? | Jun 26 2007 22:06 (UTC) |
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| Here you go, y'all: Emo Kid BTW, I totally wanted to go to that Suffocate Me Dry concert. My parentals are so unfair. *knashes teeth* Life is so unfair. *flails* |
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| Foods | Things you shouldn't eat... | Jun 26 2007 22:01 (UTC) |
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| By the way, I want to apologize. A word I used in my OP -- ignorance -- was misinterpreted. I did not mean to imply anyone was stupid, only uneducated about the subjects at hand. In the dictionary, the meaning of the word ignorance is stated as:
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| Foods | Things you shouldn't eat... | Jun 26 2007 21:47 (UTC) |
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| Fayface, "one quick cut to the neck" of an animal DOES NOT kill it instantly. Not even close. According to the custom, its spinal column is to be left intact, so its brain is still sending signals to breathe, for its heart to beat. The reason they want this is so the heart pumps out the blood more quickly, ensuring "clean" meat. The blood is what's considered haram. Because the spinal column is intact, the brain continues to receive pain signals from its wounds, signals that the animal isn't getting oxygen. The animal struggles to survive -- in many cases they try to get away from their tormentors, despite the fact that the men who butchered them have severed tendons in their legs so they can't make a fuss or try to escape. It takes several minutes for the animal to die, and the cause of death is asphyxiation via blood loss. Several countries have banned the practice because they consider it inhumane. |
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| The Lounge | What does 'emo' mean? | Jun 26 2007 19:35 (UTC) |
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| I think anyone who's ever been 14 years old has been emo. Hell, I admit to being emo when I was in high school. No one understood me, man. Instead of the almost goth style of the emo kids these days, I wore flannel and torn jeans and Chuck Taylors. We were called "grunge" back then. We listened to Nirvana and Pearl Jam and Alice In Chains. But I worshipped Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. I think I had NIN's Broken on repeat for an entire year. I was, like, angry and sad and stuff. Look up the lyrics for the song "Wish." That's about as twisted and emotional as any Dashboard Confessional/Bright Eyes/MCR/HIM song out there. Head Like A Hole, indeed. :D |
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| The Lounge | A question - what is a traditonal dish from your area? | Jun 26 2007 18:20 (UTC) |
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| My DH's family is from Southern Maryland, and on most major holidays they make a "Stuffed Ham." Basically it's a corned ham, de-boned and stuffed to bursting with spices, cabbage, kale, and onions. Some people bake theirs, but our family recipe involves wrapping the ham and stuffing in cheesecloth and boiling in a huge stock pot for up to 8 hours! I've made one, myself, and while they take up a lot of time and effort to prepare, I think they're well worth it! I always look forward to stuffing a ham for Easter. :) |
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| The Lounge | is anyone else autophobic? | Jun 26 2007 18:15 (UTC) |
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| B**** are you for real? Yeah, I'm sick. I admit it. I'm obsessive-compulsive, depressive, and I have an anxiety disorder. I've been on medication for most of my young adult life. I know as well as anyone what it's like to be emotional, to be sad, to feel alone. I don't, however, devote my life to the Culture of Sadness. This so-called emo movement is a fad, it's fashion, it's a Hot Topic shopping spree on a Saturday afternoon at Easton Town Center. I'm glad MCR saved your life. No, really. That's great. So why are you still sad? Why do you still talk about cutting? Why do you dress the way you do and make a big deal about it to everyone? Why don't you stop wallowing in your own teen angst and DO SOMETHING about it? Identifying as Emo is not a way of life. Besides, you and your friend vamp2012 are the ones who mentioned cutting yourselves and being overtaken by teh darkness, and being emo and loving MCR and Hitler and all the stereotypical things one associates with the emo movement. You can keep on posting your nonsense and laughing at eveyone all you like. I wash my hands of you. You're killfile fodder. *plonk* |
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| Fitness | curves? | Jun 26 2007 18:01 (UTC) |
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| I agree wholeheartedly: Save your money and use it to buy your own eliptical machine. You don't have a Y where you live, either? If so, you should check out their exercise facilities. Many of them have pools, and swimming is another great, fun way to exercise without being all hot and sweaty. :) |
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| The Lounge | Raise your hand if you're at work now.. | Jun 26 2007 17:54 (UTC) |
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| *raises hand* But I'm always at work. ;) | |||
| The Lounge | What is the most natural way to remove frizz? | Jun 26 2007 17:39 (UTC) |
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| My frizz makes me, like, emo and stuff. But I listen to MCR, and then I feel better about my frizz. I don't let the frizz control my life. That's what cutting is for. | |||
| The Lounge | is anyone else autophobic? | Jun 26 2007 17:37 (UTC) |
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| *emo tear* | |||
| The Lounge | Hilter thread? | Jun 26 2007 17:36 (UTC) |
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| I smell troll. Anyone else smell troll? Perhaps we should stop feeding them (darkness-falls-2012 and her so-called emo friend vamp2012). | |||
| The Lounge | Who likes My Chemical Romance? | Jun 26 2007 17:31 (UTC) |
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| Not my cuppa. | |||
| Health & Support | Do I have some kind of Social Anxiety Disorder? | Jun 26 2007 17:23 (UTC) |
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Your post reminds me of the following passage from one of my favorite novels, Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen:"I certainly have not the talent which some people possess,'' said Darcy, "of conversing easily with those I have never seen before. I cannot catch their tone of conversation, or appear interested in their concerns, as I often see done." I have the same problem, cesty8. I'm 29 and horribly, horribly aloof. I dislike talking to strangers IRL. If I had my way, I would be locked in my house with my books -- I would venture out into the world so long as I didn't have to be bothered by anyone. I have found, however, that forcing myself out of my "comfort zone" does help a good deal with my propensity for shyness. The more I practice being outgoing, the more outgoing I tend to be. There is also the possibility that you might have an anxiety disorder, which is what I have also been diagnosed with. Medication does help. You might want to consider talking with your physician. I hope my advice helps. :) |
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| Fitness | Join in the fun; The Calorie-Count Cycling Club... | Jun 26 2007 16:55 (UTC) |
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| Thanks, trhawley! :) Fort Wayne really does have nice options for cyclists and joggers. I was amazed, myself, as a recent DC/MD/VA transplant. Many parts of the Rivergreenway reminded me of the lovely Washington & Old Dominion trail in Northern Virginia. There are also many other parks just outside the Fort Wayne area where you can do true mountain biking. I've read that there are also nice woodland trails in Southern Indiana, which I'd like to check out sometime soon. Yours sounds like a very do-able suggestion. I went riding on Sunday and Monday, at varying levels of intensity, and my legs just feel pretty trashed today. I'll hit the treadmill for a nice hour-long walk instead, and get some strength training in after. :) |
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| Fitness | Join in the fun; The Calorie-Count Cycling Club... | Jun 26 2007 14:56 (UTC) |
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| Hello everyone! *waves* I'm cornfields (Marci) and I'm new to cycling for exercise. I have a 2005 Giant Boulder SE (womens). I'm 5'3", 160 pounds. My goal weight is 115. I tried running first, but I keep dealing with pain and injuries, which has slowed my progress. I find cycling very enjoyable and peaceful, and decided it would probably be my best bet for low-impact exercise. I ride in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area on bike paths, the Rivergreenway, and some roads in town. I find myself uncomfortable riding on the narrow rural roads just outside of town, as motorists in this area have a history of not appreciating cyclists. I try to bike 3-5 times a week -- my typical 10-mile route takes around an hour, and includes two brief stops at a watering hole -- but I'm finding my legs are very fatigued and my performance lags if I ride consecutive days. Is this normal for someone just starting? Should I take a break between rides, or should I "tough it out" until I get stronger? Any advice for this novice would be appreciated! :) |
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| Weight Loss | Is 190 cals a day too much? | Jun 26 2007 14:17 (UTC) |
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| Perhaps you're right, vamp. But Hitler isn't usually the first example one would think of. And I don't know what it's like to be a true "fattie," eh? Dude, you don't even know me. LMAO. |
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| Weight Loss | Is 190 cals a day too much? | Jun 26 2007 14:08 (UTC) |
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| I've never seen Godwin's Law invoked in the original post before! "Bigger than Hitler." LOL! |
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| Foods | Things you shouldn't eat... | Jun 26 2007 13:39 (UTC) |
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| What utter ignorance. The OP has already made up her mind, and is disinclined to listen to scientific fact and reason because "a friend" and several someones on the internets think pork is ZOMG NASTY. Parasites and other not-so-insidious bugs are in just about every foodstuff you can imagine, even the overpriced organic items you get at the store, and the things you grow yourself. And don't even bother eating out at a restaurant. The fact is, all animals are "gross." ALL OF THEM. They live in their own filth. They eat what we would consider garbage. Part of this is caused by the way they're raised -- but even free-range, kosher, and halal animals aren't "clean" by civilization's standards. Do you think steer are any better than swine? You wouldn't even drink cow's milk or other dairy products if you knew what was involved in its production. By the way, do you even know what halal means? The animals are raised in the same fashion as any other livestock. They're not treated with any more kindness or mercy than non-halal animals. The only difference is the way they are slaughtered, a method of which many animal rights activists believe is cruel and prolonged. If you've ever seen a slaughterhouse practicing dhabi?a -- a ritual where the butcher faces the animal toward Mecca, and proclaims "In the name of God, God is the Greatest," 'while cutting the large arteries in the neck along with the esophagus and trachea with one swipe of an unserrated blade' -- you would likely be just as horrified and disgusted. The concept of halal is a religious practice only -- nothing more, nothing less. So before you blindly listen and follow everything you hear from friends or read on the internet, why don't you try doing some research for yourself? And I don't mean going to websites with an obvious spin. The Anti-Pork Concerned Citizens League is probably going to not like pork, right? They're probably going to have various and sundry articles about how bad and evil and dirty pork is, right?? Therefore, it's probably not the best place to read unbiased and scientific opinion. Just my 2 cents. |
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| Motivation | Mother's Ring | Jun 06 2007 18:25 (UTC) |
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| Congrats! Good for you. :) | |||
| Weight Loss | What to do when you are hungry? | Jun 06 2007 17:19 (UTC) |
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| Lots of water! It's the only thing that helps me. I also chew a piece of sugarless gum. I've heard this can actually make you more hungry, but it seems to work for me. | |||
| The Lounge | Knocked Up | Jun 06 2007 16:51 (UTC) |
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| I agree with you. I saw it this weekend, and I thought it was very funny and sweet. I enjoyed myself very much! I loved The 40-Year-Old Virgin, too, so I was pretty sure going into the theatre that I'd like Knocked Up. It's my kind of comedy, though, and some other people in the theatre didn't seem to appreciate it as much. When I was laughing (especially during the This Room Has Five Chairs scene), other moviegoers were stone-faced. Oh, well! YMMV! | |||
| Fitness | Ahhh Back Fat!!! | Jun 06 2007 16:44 (UTC) |
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| I have back fat, too, though it's worse since I gained all my weight. I still had it when I was at my smallest, so I know what you're talking about. Some people just have more padding in weird places. You should try some toning exercises that target your shoulders and back. SHAPE magazine has published some some great back-toning exercises in the past. They're good for your posture, too! Incorporating a total-body weight training routine into your weekly exercise routine will help tone you overall, not to mention it helps build strong bones and more calorie-burning muscle! |
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| Health & Support | Yaz birth control | Jun 06 2007 16:37 (UTC) |
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| I've been taking Yaz for about a year (almost as long as it's been out) and have had a good experience with it. I don't know about all those claims my doctor was telling me about how it'd help me lose water weight -- cuz I felt just as bloated as I always do -- but it does help stop my skin from breaking out, it regulates my periods and lightens my "flow", and it keeps my other hormone-related problems under control. It's the best pill on the market FOR ME, which is an important distinction. I have a friend who couldn't take it. There are many other brands I can't handle. Of course, your mileage my vary, and I would discuss this change with your doctor to make sure it's what's best for you. :) |
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