Posts by storyofagirl10

I used to drink black coffee when i started dieting but found that i hated the crash that hit me afterwards when i switched later in the day to skim milk or juice. I don't think you're hampering yourself too badly but the caffeine is acting like a sort of fake energy. the day you decide you don't want coffee in the morning, maybe you're in the mood for something else, your energy levels will just go haywire. I usually stick with herbal tea with a touch of honey or V8 juice, not the veggie kind the fruit juice, V8 Splash. It has a low amount of calories and keeps me running throughout the morning and i don't crash later. Most importantly listen to your body, if you think you're doing fine then you more than likely are.

I got tired of salads really quickly too. But sometimes i manage a salad with chicken or fish on it.  Usually though I wind up going with a grilled salmon or even occasionally a 6 or 8oz filet mignon with steamed veggies and rice pilaf. I cut out almost all red meat out of my diet so the filet is good once in awhile. And I always order water with an orange slice, its way better than water with lemon. :) You sound like you're sticking to your guns when you go out to eat and thats a good thing! Great work.

I thought I was ready at 19 to marry someone i'd been with for a year, granted we were thinking years in advance but when you're 18-20 you choose differently. The most important thing for the two of you to realize is that it WILL NOT be easy. You might think it'll be smooth sailing but it really won't.

You will have to know how to grow together because you will be going through all kinds of transitions in your 20's and especially you since you will be going to the air force. I have lots of friends who went into the military and have changed drastically during and after. It ends a lot of promising relationships because you grow up differently and at different rates.

No matter what you think right now, you're not grown up. I don't mean that in a malicious way but being 20 I know i'm not even though I still act much older and am self suffiecient. Why not try living sperately for awhile and on your own. What if something happened to one of you, later in life? (god forbid) You would have absolutely no idea how to manage on your own. And if it was later in life you'd have kids to be strong for and support. You'd have to figure out yourself and your kids at the same time! Think of how insanely hard that would be.

My advice, wait until you're done with the air force. If you're so much in love, whats another year? If you're sure your love will last then a year or two in the big picture isn't very long at all. and being with one person only, and never even dating someone else closes off your options long before they need to be. If he is the only man you've ever dated how do you know there's nothing better? If you can't look at someone else, how could you possibly know that he is right for you?

you don't have to agree, and i don't mean to get you angry but those are the concerns i would have if my 18 yr old daughter said she wanted to get married.  

All of you who are balking at this concept of frying things are making me laugh. I go to the Indiana State Fair almost every year and you know what they fry...anything and everything. They fry Hostess snack cakes, that I have never tried...they fry oreos, bananas, ice cream, they even had fried pepsi last year (do not ask me how they pulled that one off)

I have been to the South many many times for vacations and such, and i'm actually headed down to her neck of the woods for spring break this year and while some of the home cooking isnt so healthy for you most of it is not all bad. I do plan on visiting The Lady and Sons in Savannah when I get the chance to. She is an entertainer, and while she might go overboard some of the stuff she makes, especially the seafood recipes, I wouldn't mind eating. You could also doctor a few of her recipes pretty easily and end up with a healthier alternative that tastes pretty good i'll bet.

Don't hate Paula Deen!

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The key with the sugar is to not eat the processed sugars. Fruits that have good amount of sugar have simple sugars in them, which are easier for you body to break down and you dont hold onto anything bad in your system.

I usually eat tangelos, kiwi, bananas, and red grapes. Tangelos are my newfound treat, i eat them all the time as a snack. They are tart and easy to take with you, I almost always have one in my backpack now. They are widely available, look for them next time you go to the store. i haven't been anywhere and NOT seen them.

False!! Most media is completely overrated in general. haha.

TPBM doesn't like running. (wow...so original.)