Posts by mysticjbyrd

hoodia does help you not feel hungry

Real hoodia is rare.  Chances are the pills have a minuscule amount in them if any.

Original Post by petite_powerhouse:

Original Post by mysticjbyrd:

Nothing wrong w/ a little flab. Hey I dont want to waste my time exercising. And look on the bright side, more cushion for the pushing.

You're right: exercise is overrated. It's much better to grow old and weak before your time, experience the wonders of osteoporosis, fall and break your hip because you don't have the muscle or bone mass to sustain an injury when the cells that regulate balance in your inner ear die off, etc.... Oh, and the best part is, you get to look larger than you otherwise would because fat is not as dense as muscle.

What is the point of exercise, anyway?

For ppl w/ low self esteem and no brain.

Original Post by russia_100:

I have a lot of doubts about NutriSystem: a), their food is not nearly as appetizing as it looks on TV (I've know several people using it), b) it's not a permanent diet - as soon as you go off it, you put the weight back on because you go back to your old eating habits, and c) it teaches you that you can eat hamburgers, lasagna, etc. and still be healthy/losing weight. Which is a very bad habit to get into.

There is nothing wrong w/ hamburgers and lasagna.  There is a huge difference btn fast food and food made right.

Wont work

Original Post by systemp:

Original Post by mysticjbyrd:

I think you should take of picture of what you wear on the scales so we can get a better estimate.

Yeah... lol This is the only way we can be sure all of you are weighing properly. lol

But seriously. Naked is really the only way you should weigh.

Hey I am still all for the pictures.  You can never have too much information.  We got to make sure nothing is adding to the scale.

Original Post by kristicro:

Mysticjbryd, ADULT Stem cell research is already helping people. There are 70+ therapies available using cells derived from ADULT stem cells that is showing tremendous progress. It's just Embryonic stem cell research (which has given no indication of ever helping anyone) that many people have moral issues with. Scientifically it's not a good treatment. they cause tumors to grow, and they are not making progress with that research, they don't help, its a waste of money that could be put into adult or even cord blood stem cell treatments.

And abortions don't help anyone. Talk to someone who had an abortion 10 years ago, and they will likely say that they regret their abortion. Abortions can cause sterility, and is linked to breast cancer, they can also lead to severe mental, relationship, and social issues as well.

Of course these things are available now.  But do you have any idea how long it took?  So much religious red tape it was ridiculous.  We should be miles ahead of where we are right now.

Happens to me all the time.  I got some real fatty friends and they are constantly trying to give me little debbie cakes and big macs.  They tell me I am too skinny and it is ridiculous.

Original Post by santonacci:

Original Post by mysticjbyrd:

I think you got it backwards. Religion exploits the govt.

It occurs both ways. Often the people doing the exploiting don't actually believe in the religious tool they're using, but still put on a good show, so it's easy to get them mixed up.

Yah thats why we cant have abortions, or the day after pill, or things like stem cell research that would actually help real ppl.

Who cares if our planet is grossly overpopulated?  We dont need those things, god will take care of it. /sarcasm  Are these ppl fking serious?

We dont need stem cell research, I mean why try to save the geniuses and elite of our  country when we can have another crack addicted toddler running around?

From a weight standpoint Sat fat is no better or worse than un-sat fat.

Carbs = sugar , Its that simple.

Original Post by purpleorchid89:

I wouldn't feel personally offended or threatened.

To be completely honest, I would probably feel kind of weird-- if I knew about it that is.

But if you were praying out of genuine care for me, I would be very touched.

I like how every religion thinks its god is the real one and every1 else needs to convert or goto hell.  This is the primary reason countless wars have been fought in the past.   It is still the reason we goto war.

More ppl have died in the name of their god then all natural causes put together.  He obviously cares SOO much.

Ohh and its been awhile since I heard the brainwashing of christians, but I am fairly certain that gluttony is a sin.

Original Post by jennielee15:

So, today I quit my job! I'm so relieved to have done it before the weekend and plan to just relax the rest of today! I got accepted into the New York City Teaching Fellows program. I am so freakin excited to get the chance to teach special education. Everyone thinks I'm nuts because I just graduated with my masters in Social Work and now I am going back to school to get a masters in Education. I know, I'm crazy but I love kids and can't wait to learn how to teach!!!! Any I get a nice pay raise!!! $54,000/yr! Did I say I was excited!!!

Wow thats 2x what teachers in my high school got teaching normal kids.  Odd how going from Va to NY yields that kind of difference.

Original Post by adge1967:

Hi all,

I just bought a scale from Bed Bath and Beyond and I thought it was a good one since I paid almost 70.00 for it. Each time I get on it the numbers change about 2-3 pounds. not each day but 30 seconds later the numbers change. Then I go to the gym and the scale there says something different, So I have really no idea what is my accurate weight. Does anyone know of a good scale that doesn't change minute to minute and isn't hundreds of dollars?

Thanks so much!!!

Sounds like your scale doesnt work.  You might want to try to calibrate it.  Try to use a weight, if you dont have one then use a 5lb bag of sugar or something.

Dont use multiple scales.  Each scale has a slight error in it.

Original Post by humanbeanpole:

My family has been in the restaurant business for many years.I don't think most people realize that some major chains DO NOT make their calorie counts available to the public for several reasons,One is -they are not exact.Think about it-if an employee is putting together a dish-most things are prepackaged and exact-like a burger patty at a fast food restaurant-so all patties are uniform in weight and therfore calories and fat.But when the employee is putting together a dish and it calls for a tbsp of mayo.There is a difference in a level tbsp and a HEAPING tbsp.Any good restaurant owner or manager can tell you from a profit and loss aspect,that this is an issue they always have to keep an eye on.Well,from a consumers standpoint,if you are counting calories or trying to eat healthy,it's something to think about.I personally,if I'm trying to lose weight, figure there is going to be a little fluctuation,and you just do your best when trying to order heathfully,and just figure on 15 more minutes of cardio that day,when you haven't actually made the meal or dish yourself. As far as that story of the deep fried burger,those kind of things do happen,and any one in the restaurant business for any length of time can probably tell you stories, but honestly,they are few and far between. There is one common sense thing that a lot of people don't think about-NEVER,NEVER,NEVER be rude to someone who is serving you something you will consume(that doesn't include getting something recooked etc.If you are kind,it really is not a problem for most restaurant employees-I'm talking about people who are rude to the employee,belittle them etc,Not too smart huh???but that's another subject.

Yah this is the truth. A mom and pop store cant really give you a calorie count, and anything from a fast food place should be taken w/ consideration to error.

I used to work at mcdonalds and let me tell you, some ppl got some loogie burgers, skoal cokes, cigarette ash sweet tea, and even an "EXTRA" special secret sauce big macs.

Original Post by beowulf34319:

Actruly the bible says the treat your body like a temple for the holy spirit, so health and God go hand in hand. After all God engendered this body so he know how to make it work best. Also the bible has many dieting tips it says to not overeat, and to avoid foods like ,pork, shell fish, uncooked meat, and blood.

ROFL!!!
Thx for showing just how worthless the bible is.

Ohh wait its not worthless.  I bet those pink pages make excellent toilet paper.

Original Post by maddogkt321:

Not every person drinks a lot of beer in college and not every one has sex in college!

LIGHT beer

And Sex is the best exercise you can get and it is fun.

On that note, I am here to support you and help you if you need.