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Foods Anyone hear of Himalayan salt? Aug 17 2009
08:23 (UTC)
9

Well a year ago I bought Himalayan pink salt at giant eagle and thought it looked cool so I bought it. It's very flavorful and you don't have to use as much of it to season your food compared to table salt. I really like it so give it a try if you want to. Don't know anything about the nutritional benefits though.

Young Calorie Counters Ohhh MY Gosh!!!! Sep 13 2008
06:19 (UTC)
12

Hold on. You run 55 miles a week? The last thing you need to be worried about is eating too much. You're probably not eating enough and killing your insides. How much do you eat a day?

The Lounge long survey taken from myspace.com... Aug 22 2008
06:02 (UTC)
4

When was the last time you changed in front of someone?
6 years ago.

What are you wearing?
Pajama shirt and pants.

Where is the shirt you are wearing from?
Wild Things baseball stadium.

Do you ever turn your cell phone off?
Yes.

What happened at 3:00am today?
I don't know?

Do you hate anyone?
No.

Are you going out of town soon?
I'm going back to college this Saturday (YES!!!!!!)

When was the last time you cried?
I can't remember.

Do you have a good relationship with your mother?
I guess.

Have you ever told someone you loved them?
Yes.

Do you tend to get in fights?
No.

If you could change your eye color would you?
No, I like having brown eyes.

What does your last text message say?
"Then take the car. Stop nagging me." (My mom after I made a big deal about going mini golfing with someone)


What was for dinner last night?
Cheeseburgers with corn on the cob and watermelon.

What are you thinking of doing right now?
I really have to pee.


What are you doing tomorrow?
Getting ready for college.

How are you?
...Okay but I really need to pee. I don't know why I'm trying to hold it right now.

How tall are you?
6'0

What do you hear?
A movie that's on TV.

Do you like the dentist?
No, I always have that one little cavity.

Who was the last person you talked to in person?
My sister.

Are there any posters on your wall?
No.

What will you buy next?
Probably food.

Favorite drink?
Unsweetened iced tea.

What's the connection between you and the last person that called you?
She gave birth to me.

What color are your bed sheets?
Blue.

Can you sleep in jeans?
I could but that would be really uncomfortable.

Are you tired?
Not really.

Are you happy with life right now?
Very.

Have you ever read an entire book in one day?
Multiple times.

Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance?
Why not. But do it twice, shame on me.

Are you a jealous person?
Not usually.

What are you going to do after this?
Pee.

What were you doing this morning at 7am?
Dreaming.

Is there anything that you are craving right now?
No.

Would you rather be a girl or a guy?
I enjoy being a guy.

Who is the most spoiled person you know?
My sister.

Would you rather date someone 20 years younger than you or 20 years older?
Seeing as how I'm only 19...I guess 20 years older

Are you ticklish?
Yes, but don't tickle my feet if you don't want to get kicked.

Its 4 in the morning, and your phone rings...what do you do?
Nothing. Hopefully I'm still sleeping.

Your name:
Skierdude

You have been making the world more amazing since:
1985
????


Oldest/youngest/or middle sibling:
Oldest

Your dad's name:
Dad.

What kind of phone do you have?
EnV

Who is your favorite celebrity ever?
Anne Hathaway is hot.

Favorite type of music:
Anything.


How many pillows do you sleep with?
2.

Ever prank called the pizza place and ordered a pizza for somebody totally random?
No.

What do you find most of in your room?
Clothes everywhere.

How many piercings do you have?
None.

How about tattoos?
None.

Describe your house:
Big?

Who is your neighbor across the street?
The father/husband is a policeman.

Your favorite facial feature:
On me? Uh... my eyes.

Name the band you are listening to now:
I'm not listening to a band right now.

Who do you know that throws the best parties?
I don't know. No one I know throws really good parties (they try at least).

On a boy: Skinny or Muscular?
I don't swing that way.

Name an item you've kept with yourself since you were young:
Pictures.

Possible children's names?
I like Kyle for a guy and Nina for a girl.

What is your favorite method of exercise?
Weightlifting.

What do you do to get money?
I'm a gigolo...just kidding. I beg my parents to give me it.

Do you dye your hair?
No.

Own a pair of skinny jeans?
No.

What is the longest you have been in the car for a roadtrip?
From Pittsburgh, PA to Sacramento, CA.

Been to Six Flags?
Many times.

What about Disneyland?
Disneyland and Disneyworld.

Name the bands you have band tees for:
None.

Favorite local band?
None.

How many cell phones have you owned?
3.

Your nails are painted:
No.

How many pairs of sweatpants do you own?
6.

When was the last time you shaved your legs?
I think I was 12. I got 20 dollars for it. (won a bet)

What were you doing this morning at 8am?
Similiar to 7 am, I was dreaming.

What were you doing 15 minutes ago?
Typing my response to this.

Are you mad at anyone right now?
No.

Last person to say they loved you?
My parents and sister.

Last person to send you a text?
My mom.

Do you have a crush on anyone?
She's my girlfriend.

Have you been naked today?
Yes, and it was probably bad that I was standing next to my window with it's see-through curtains. lol

Do you have any famous relatives?
Yes. Only one.

Have you ever had sex in a public place?
Ha ha. No.

How many different drinks have you had today?
Iced tea, and uh water.

What have you eaten today?
Ham and cheese sandwich, salad, potato chips, cheeseburgers, peanut butter sandwich, corn on the cob, watermelon, DQ reeses peanut butter cup blizzard, and pretzels. (I decided to give up on the whole paleolithic diet thing)

Are you good at math?
Passed calculus with a B-. Average I guess.

Do you have plans on Saturday night?
Moving in to college.

Do you draw your name in the sand while your at the beach?
No.

Do you look like your mom or your dad?
If you morphed their two faces together, you would get me.

Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight?
Yes and I heard voices in my head on the third day.

Do you like the ocean?
love/hate relationship.

What are you excited about?
College.


What did you do yesterday?
Began packing for college.

Are any of your great-grandparents still alive?
No.


How many grandparents do you have?
3 are still living.

Where do you keep your change?
In a zip block bag.

Who is the best person in your life?
My family.

Would you rather sleep with someone else or alone?
Someone else.

What was the weather like on your birthday?
Hot and humid.

Foods Question about the paleolithic diet? Aug 21 2008
23:54 (UTC)
1

Yeah, the truth is, is that it's really hard for me to follow this. Especially since I'm going to college now. I definitely cheated all day and now I'm thinking that this is too hard. I guess it might be better for me to gradually ease into it. But you know, life is too short and I love food so I don't know what to do. It does have benefits though and I do feel better when I do this.

Weight Loss Going down a size without losing weight? Aug 21 2008
23:45 (UTC)
2

Exercising is the answer. You want to lose inches, not pounds. It will help you tone your stomach, butt and thighs. Weight really has nothing to do with how you look (unless it's extreme). I know a lot of people who are at a healthy/underweight but are "skinny fat".

Foods Question about the paleolithic diet? Aug 21 2008
08:53 (UTC)
6

Well in response to your first statement, I have recently found out that I have  a soy allergy, so there's a good reason why I cut that out of my diet. lol.

And it is true that food allergies are rare (celiac disease only affects 1% of the US population) but I personally feel much better when I stick to this diet. I really only cheat when I fall below 3,000 calories. I make sure that I get in all of my daily nutritional needs and I have a lot more energy throughout the day now then I ever have.

So yes you are right that this can be relaxed a little bit and there are a lot more foods that can be consumed. Although I don't necessarily agree with you on some of those examples you gave on those extreme diets where people were missing vital nutritional needs and still living long healthy lives.

The Lounge Whats your type? Aug 21 2008
07:20 (UTC)
8

Intelligent and goal driven girls are a big turn on for me. Not a know-it-all type, but a girl who has a good head on her shoulders. I've just realized that every girl I've gone out with shares this same trait. One is planning on becoming a biomedical engineer, the other wants to become a doctor, etc... Oh, and I know this sounds shallow, but I can't lie and say that looks don't matter. They account for something, but I mean she doesn't have to look like a model or anything. Although the longer I know a girl, the more attractive she seems to get. (Wasn't I just a little horndog watching Elle Woods win her case in court in Legally Blonde) Wink

Foods Question about the paleolithic diet? Aug 21 2008
06:55 (UTC)
8

lol fishes. I knew there was something wrong in that sentence. I am trying to do this for health reasons.

I started eating like this ever since my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease (which means she can't tolerate gluten which is found in wheat, barley, etc...). After doing some research I found out that a possible reason as to why there are so many people with gluten intolerances and other allergies like soy and lactose is because humans were never intended to consume it.

Think about it, even though we enjoy lactose and get benefits from it like calcium, should we be consuming it? It's meant for baby cows, not humans. That's why I think so many people are lactose intolerant. So that's pretty much my reason for doing this crazy diet. lol.

But anyway, thank you. I guess I'm holding on to oil and tea and keeping it in my diet. Now if only I could stay committed to this and not cheat all the time. 

The Lounge Has Anyone Seen Tropic Thunder? Is it really that bad that groups are protesting it? Aug 21 2008
06:44 (UTC)

As 4theloss already said, the movie wasn't trying to make fun of mentally disabled people, but rather, it was making fun of Ben Stiller who did a terrible job of portraying Simple Jack. The movie was great. You're not supposed to take it seriously. If you can't take a joke and start a war just because something isn't "politically incorrect", then don't watch it. No one's making those protesters watch it.

"Don't judge me!" (Favorite quote from Jack Black in the movie) Smile

Foods Question about the paleolithic diet? Aug 21 2008
02:39 (UTC)
10

Anybody?

Foods Two Brands, VERY confusing! Aug 20 2008
03:30 (UTC)
1

The answer is no, it's not always accurate. It is just an estimate of how much is in the box. You're usually eating more calories then boxes claim. I wouldn't worry too much about it because it's no use obsessing over every last calorie. Just log what it says on the box. Next time though, stick with Lean Cuisine.

The Lounge I slept with my best friend's girlfriend, need advice, please help! Aug 12 2008
07:32 (UTC)
218

I had unprotected sex with a girl. She shouldn't get pregnant though because we "did it" standing up.

My girlfriend has been pregnant for 8 and a half months and I'm starting to have doubts about being a dad. How can I convince her to give herself an abortion?

 

Motivation can you guess my weight? Aug 10 2008
08:36 (UTC)
2

I'm sorry but you look very underweight to me. For a woman who is 5'9, you should weigh at least 130 pounds.

Foods Hibachi Help! Aug 08 2008
08:14 (UTC)

I just went to a hibachi grill for my birthday. The one I go to cooks the food with tons of butter and soy sauce, not oil. Although I guess that doesn't make it any better. You could ask the chef to not put it on, but it tastes so good. Just let yourself relax for one night and enjoy.

Weight Loss 800 cals/day.... and... not hungry?? WHATS GOING ON? Aug 08 2008
08:02 (UTC)
15
Original Post by vandijb:

thanks for the replies guys...

but, i really doubt im going to screw up my body by listening to it... maybe i'll screw it up by stuffing my face?? im a college student... so my diet went from boxed macaroni and cheese, chinese take out, and pizza at 3 am... to fresh fruit and produce, and whole grains. 

and clearly i was rethinking the low intake because i posted this? like i said.. eating limited calories is NOT like me, my body usually demands food... all day everyday.  and i always FEEL like eating, im just NOT HUNGRY =]

 Okay, let me try and explain why you're screwing up your body. Your vital organs (heart, lungs, brain, etc...) need at least 1200 calories a day in order to get enough nutrition. Most people need more, but that's the bare minimum. Any less, and the organs get nutrition by basically eating themselves. Also, you're metabolism starts slowing down because with such a low intake, your body thinks it's starving. So you might lose weight, but you're hurting yourself in the process. To make things worse, once you start eating a normal diet with your recommended calories, you will gain weight because your body has adapted to a lower intake. There are many people on this website who have gone through this, and it isn't something that you want to do. You can NOT live on that kind of a diet, even if your body is telling you that you are full.

Oh, and always make sure to count everything that you eat. Regardless if it's fruit or vegetables. But make sure that you reach at least 1200 calories a day.

Weight Loss 800 cals/day.... and... not hungry?? WHATS GOING ON? Aug 07 2008
10:39 (UTC)
26

Well you're definitely going to screw up your body if you only eat 800 calories a day. You might want to rethink the low intake and figure out a way to up your calories because not only are you not hurting your body, but you're slowing down your metabolism. Not feeling hungry is a sign that you're metabolism is slowing down, and you don't want that. It's only going to bite you back in the butt when you try and eat normal again. So start eating more even if you don't feel like it. 800 calories is not enough.

The Lounge Are All Women Sexist? Aug 03 2008
08:31 (UTC)
166

I'm not a girl, but I don't think that most women are sexist. I'm sure even the most extreme sexist knows at least one man that she doesn't hate. Regardless of whether someone is male or female, everyone is there own unique person. Not every guy is a shallow pig. It's like me assuming that every women wants to be a stay-at-home mom who cleans and cooks all day. Sure there are some women who fit that stereotype, but I know a lot more who don't.

Weight Loss Fast Metabolism Jul 31 2008
08:26 (UTC)
7

Well I actually am one of those people who have a ridiculously fast metabolism, and I can honestly say that I don't like it. I burn 3,000 calories in a day doing absolutely nothing. Add in daily activity and then I have some problems. Now maybe for a girl it would be all right, but as a guy I don't like being thin and scrawny. To be 6 foot and weigh 133 pounds even though I stuff my face all day isn't fun. I'm always hungry, and I'm tired of constantly feeling dependent on food. And as someone already mentioned, it's expensive to have a fast metabolism. I know my mom can't wait until I go back to college because I eat a month's worth of groceries in a couple of a days. But I understand why having a slower metabolism can be worse. My sister has celiac disease and as a result as an underactive thyroid. She gets very upset because even though she gains weight easy even though she eats a normal healthy diet. So I would say that the ideal metabolism is the one that is not too fast or slow.

Health & Support bingeing on fruit Jul 09 2008
01:23 (UTC)
6

It depends on the type of fruit that you're eating. Binging on vegetables and fruit are definitely better than binging on junk food, but if you're consuming more calories than you need, you may eventually gain weight. Some fruits that you can consume that are low in calories are: strawberries, blueberries, peaches, plums, and grapes. There are probably more but I can't think of any right now. Just watch out because fruit is high in sugar.

The Lounge What does YOUR username mean? Jul 09 2008
00:09 (UTC)
42

I'm a skier and I'm a dude.....so yeah. I wish it was deeper than that but it's not. Smile

Foods popcorn...is it gluten free? help! Jul 08 2008
08:05 (UTC)

My sister has just been diagnosed with celiac disease (and now I have to get tested too since I show some symptoms Frown) and after doing some research popcorn doesn't contain any gluten. But just like mcastrogiovanni1 said, sometimes there is cross-contamination where a wheat product touches a non-wheat product and the gluten-free product now contains gluten.

So stick to Act II (except the extreme butter version) and Orville Redenbacher's popcorn. If you check their website they state that there is no trace of gluten in their products and no chance of cross-contamination.

Health & Support Found out my sister has celiac disease... Jul 07 2008
23:45 (UTC)
5

Thank you everyone. Those links are very helpful and I am going to show them to my parents.

Health & Support Found out my sister has celiac disease... Jul 07 2008
22:39 (UTC)
8

Thanks. I live in the U.S. unfortunately, but we're definitely going to have to start keeping our eyes open for gluten free produce.

The Lounge Got passed up by a 13 YEAR OLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jul 05 2008
04:23 (UTC)
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Original Post by trustwomen:

skierdude: sorry for the late response - I was in Boston on vacation!

(Internal medicine)

Sorry for the hijack everyone.

 Cool! So today I saw some of my cousins, and no one really seemed to care. It really wasn't that big of a deal I guess. I think what really made me upset was facing the fact that my younger cousins aren't little kids anymore and everyone is growing up. You'd think I was there father or something. Ha ha. Smile

Health & Support Why is my body rejecting food?! Jul 02 2008
02:52 (UTC)
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Well if you're eating only 1,000 calories a day, you're metabolism is definitely slowing down making you feel more nauseous when you eat. That's why you feel full even though you haven't eaten enough. Doing this will only bite you in the butt later when you try to maintain.

Oh and I don't know why your food is smelling bad.

Recipes Cooking with rose' wine? Jul 02 2008
02:46 (UTC)
1

I've always heard people say that if you don't enjoy drinking it, chances are you're not going to like it when it's cooked in something. Maybe try this recipe.

http://wine.about.com/od/howwineismade/r/Stra wberrysangr.htm

Foods I struggle with breakfast Jul 02 2008
02:39 (UTC)
17

Usually I don't have time to eat a good breakfast so I usually eat two Fiber One bars, a piece of fruit, and drink a cup of coffee. It's not too filling, but I have enough energy until I eat again.

The Lounge Got passed up by a 13 YEAR OLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jul 01 2008
22:09 (UTC)
10

I think that neurology and psychiatry will merge too one day. Thank you so much again for the info. What field have you been thinking of entering? For me, I was thinking about pediatrics.

Foods KGB ---- australian alcoholic drink.. 90 kcals/200 ml ?!?!?! anyone???? Jul 01 2008
07:24 (UTC)
1
Original Post by red_herring:

huh? Is it just my maths?
If 90 cal - 200mL then 375mL = 168cal
The problem is its all sugar.
What did it look like?

 That's what I was thinking too. How did you come up with 800 calories?

The Lounge Got passed up by a 13 YEAR OLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jul 01 2008
06:56 (UTC)
20
Original Post by trustwomen:

In terms of how to help get over problematic feelings, I am a fan of rational-emotive behaviour therapy. The principles (A-B-C) are pretty simple to understand and apply in one's own life. And then you get to D, "dispute" the beliefs that we hold, consciously or unconsciously, that have no rational basis and which cause us pain. I like to write down my feelings and explore them on paper whenever I get a twisting feeling inside, be it shame or low self-esteem or whatever - find out where it's coming from, evaluate it more objectively, and often just understanding all the aspects of it, renders it powerless.

 You're on top of things trustwomen. Smile I can't help but wonder since I'm a psychology major, are you familiar with this subject? I think it's so cool how we can explain behaviors that sometimes seem unexplainable. I also noticed that you are a medical student. I am a pre-med student hoping to be a med student too one day. 

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