RaspberryDreams Learning to Live and Love Myself

Posts by raspberrydreams

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The Lounge	Melbourners?	Jan 30 2009 14:36 (UTC)	4
I'm jealous of you in Melbourne - I wish I'd been there live to see the Nadal - Verdasco tennis match in the Aussie Open!
Health & Support	Sugar = The Blues	Jan 29 2009 23:21 (UTC)	1
Hey Sorry to revive this old thread, but I'm wanting to give up sugars and sweeteners and just wondered if it would be OK to continue eating natural sugars ie fruits, especially to begin with. Or should I go completely cold turkey on this and then introduce fruits back in??? Thanks :)
Foods	Super long food survey it's so random too :-)	Jan 29 2009 05:47 (UTC)	24
Original Post by kortlynmoore: When you are stressed, what is your favorite comfort food? Bananas and Custard. Especially the custard! Do you have a friend or someone close who is counting calories or dieting with you? No, but I do have a friend who I go to for support What food calms you down the most? Hot cherry squash or my "Dreamtime Relax" Tea What food makes you feel worse when you are sick? Most food tbh if I'm not feeling well Are you generally a healthy eater? I'd say so, tho I've fallen off the wagon since Christmas hols What food makes you really happy? Custard, Dark Chocolate, Jelly, Ice Cream (Ben and Jerry's!) or Fro-Yo. Um...apple crumble too :) Do you over eat certain foods that other's would think is a strange "binge" food? Can't control myself around dried fruit - especially (yoghurt covered) raisins and sultanas Ever suffer from an eating disorder? Yep. In recovery now Do you tend to over eat when mad or upset? No, emotional-ness makes me less likely to eat since I lose my already pretty non-existant appetite Is there a certain food that you can associate with good memories? Gingerbread Men...when we were little, every Friday my dad used to bring me and my brother home a little gingerbread man with little smarties buttons and legs dipped in chocolate from the bakery near where he worked. Or sometimes it was a rabbit with chocolate dipped ears... Currently eating anything? No. Had a dinner party (for 16 students) last night and still stuffed with apple crumble and custard! How many times a day do you normally eat? I'm more of a grazer... Best food you've ever had at a wedding? I've only ever been to one wedding and that was when I was 5 so I don't remember Do you like cake? LOVE fruit cake, sometimes I like choc cake too if I'm in the mood. Do you like sour candy? Nope can't stand the stuff If I opened your fridge what staple foods would I find? Broccoli, Cauliflower, Savoy Cabbage, Muller light/low fat plain yoghurt, skimmed milk what food do you love the most? Custard, Dried Fruit (Raisins), Porridge...and see happy foods above ^^^ Do fat free foods really taste any different then the full fat versions? Personally I don't think so Do you tend to be a social eater? Not really no What food makes you crave it as soon as you smell it? Anything with cinnamon in! Do you eat bacon or any other pork products? No, I've officially stopped eating meat this year and I always hated bacon. Esp the smell. Used to LOVE sausages tho - ones with pieces of apple in are yummers Do you eat a lot of dairy? I go through phases- if I do, it's mullerlight/fage and skimmed milk Favorite yogurt flavor? Mullerlight - Cherry/Rhubarb/Vanilla/Banana and Custard Do you eat produce before it goes bad? Usually yes Would you rather eat a lone or with others? I don't mind eating alone, but I quite like eating with people Do you ever tell others that what there eating is bad for them? I criticise my dad's diet a LOT, but nobody else, no. You have $5 and it's your lunch break and you forgot to pack, where would you go and what would you get? I'd go to the supermarket and get some fruit and veggies :) Could you be a vegetarian or a vegan? Could never be vegan or full vegetarian - I could never give up fish and shellfish! Do you have any vegan friends? Nope Is there any food you still eat even though you know it's super bad for you? Well, my insane sweet tooth leads me to eat custard, ice cream, dark chocolate and liquorice on a regular basis Do you have strong will power when it comes to resisting certain unhealthy foods? Yes unless it's a dessert/sweet food. I used to have really strong willpower even for that tho, but it's been waning a bit recently Ever been in a food fight? No, never You most abused kitchen utensil? Weighing scales Do you consider yourself in shape? Probably about average, maybe a bit below average What eating habbits do you wish to change? Wish I'd get more willpower when it comes to eating dried fruits! Every grocery shop while hungry and by something stupid and random? No, I'm really good at making a list and sticking to it Ever ate something so horribly tasting you spit it back into your napkin? There was burnt custard last night, that was FOUL Your most over used condiment? Does cinnamon count? Lol! It goes in everything Favorite meat? If it counts, I'll say prawns Favorite late night snack? Cereal or Porridge Name something strange that you actually enjoy eating? My flatmates think I'm weird for always eating raw broccoli or cauliflower Favorite green vegetable? Broccoli or Brussels Sprouts Ever eaten at a restaurant owned by a famous person? No but I'm DYING to go to Jamie Oliver's new restaurant which is near me. Or Rick Stein's. Whats your favourite sandwich filling? Hummus and grated carrot. Do you have a routine eatin schedule? Not at all! Favorite pepper? Any bell pepper Ever not eat a food because of the way it looked? No, I try anything once Any food out there that makes you feel good about yourself after you eat it? Fruit and veg :) Do you like organic food? Yes, but I can't afford it :( Favorite thing to eat when it's hot outside? ICE CREAM!!! Which family member is the best cook? Me or my grandma. Although, that being said, now I'm living away from home I go crazy for my Mum's cooking. Not that it was ever bad, I just appreciate it so much more now Do you tend to cook things that take a while? Yeah, I find cooking therapeutic and de-stressing What food do you like the least? Risotto Most annoying food to cook? Can't think of one Describe your ideal desert: Banana and Custard/Apple Crumble and Custard Do you cook with oil or butter? Nope, greasy-ness upsets my stomach Do you like Rachel Ray? No idea who she is! I'm from UK Do you taste your food before you salt it? I never ever add salt anyway. name a food you eat daily? Satsumas What food smells the worst to you? Bacon Favorite type of nut? Pecans Green apples or red apples? Red Do you like light whipped cream? No What time did you eat breakfast today? Haven't had breakfast yet (it's 5.45am and I can't sleep!) What's your favorite cooking show? Any Jamie Oliver. I Love him When's the last tiem you ordered a pizza? Never have. My flatmates ordered one last weekend tho 4Most annoying celebrity chef is: Nigella Lawson Do you like cooking on a gas or electric stove better? Not fussed Where do you grocery shop at the most? Sainsburys Hungry for anything right now? Nope How do you like your chicken? Still Clucking :) What was the last unhealthy food you ate? Apple crumble and a lot of custard What was the last alcohol you drank? Sambuca I think... Do you like condiments? Yeah Favorite produce? Satsumas, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, any kinds of Berries esp Raspberries, Cherries... Ever wanted to be a chef? Yeah but I don't know if I could handle the pressure! 69. What band of cereal is your favorite? Kellogg's or Jordans Favorite type of bread? Granary What oen dish makes you think of your family? Roast dinner! Do you liek sausage? Used to love it Ever dream of food? Not really...
Young Calorie Counters	Is counting calories detrimental to anyone besides me?	Jan 29 2009 01:12 (UTC)	11
I can totally relate and what I did was weaned myself off counting by looking at portion sizes and food groups based on www.mypyramid.gov Seriously, check it out. It really helped me to get a healthy relationship with food again and to be able to relax and socialise better.
Health & Support	stigma of eating disorders	Jan 29 2009 01:04 (UTC)	6
Original Post by deflepfan16: Not necessarily weight loss but definitely the calorie counting...I lost fine and healthy before I got into calories, but once I got into them I developed LOTS of problems with eating and food... +1 to that ^^^ I miss ignorance...in this case anyway!
Weight Loss	I am at a plataeu, and i just binged :(	Jan 28 2009 08:27 (UTC)	3
Surely that's just eating up to your maintainance which is only 300-500 over what you eat to lose weight? I don't think that's a binge, honestly, if i've understood that right. Everyone has days where they eat slightly more, and I honestly doubt that it will have much effect on your weight at all. In fact, it might even give your metabolism a little kick up the rear and help you to lose weight and get over the plateau. You will be fine, don't worry about it!
Health & Support	Too Much Too Fast??	Jan 27 2009 21:33 (UTC)	1
I had heard that you weren't supposed to lose, or aim to lose, more than 1% of your body weight per week...so I guess if you're over 300lbs then a weight loss of about 3lbs per week isn't too drastic. But I may be wrong. Just make sure you don't cut your calories drastically tho. Always make sure you're eating enough :)
Health & Support	QUESTIONS: How do you sleep? Please help me with my journal.	Jan 27 2009 21:25 (UTC)	9
1. Well, I put my PJ's on the second I get in from Uni, and then before I go to bed (normally between 10pm and 1am on weekdays, early hours of the morning on weekends) I set my alarm for 7.30am the next day, brush my teeth, take off my makeup. Then I get a hot water bottle and a hot drink and snuggle down in bed and if I can, I love to read because I always find that helps me sleep better. I often lie on my bed with my legs stretched up against the wall for about 5mins too - its based on some kind of yoga technique which makes the blood run to your head kinda thing and it makes me SO sleepy. Then I curl up into a ball and off to dreamland! Normally I wake up a couple of times in the night, and recently, I seem to be waking up more or less 2 hours after falling asleep. But I haven't been sleeping well recently anyway (stress me thinks) 2. If I can't sleep, I often make myself a hot drink and a fresh hot water bottle. I do a lot of tidying as well because that's boring so it makes me sleepy :P Might watch TV (only really if there's tennis on tho) or read for a bit, or lie with my legs up the wall again. If it's really bad, I do take sleeping tablets. Tho recently, I have been taking herbal sleep remedies more often cos I'm having real difficulty sleeping.
Health & Support	Winter Depression!Please Help!!	Jan 27 2009 21:18 (UTC)	1
Hiya! Just thought I'd offer a bit of support too. I have been suffering with depression for a little while now, and tho I'm not saying that in any way are you definitely depressed or anything, but these are a few of the things that help cheer me up if ever I get stuck in a rut of feeling low: Definitely try and get outside every day. The sun/natural light (even when it's cloudy) definitely helps, as does the fresh air. Just going for a walk helps. Music. When I was really feeling low, I found I lost interest in a lot of things, but now I'm feeling better, stuff like music and sport are a great distraction etc. Do something creative - if I'm stressed I ALWAYS bake :) But you could paint, draw, play music, sing etc...anything that allows you to get some feelings out in an expressive way is really useful I find. Write down how you feel in a journal or even just on a scrap of paper Do something new/you've never done before. Could be joining a new club or society, could be going to a restaurant with friends that you've never been to before. Doing something new is a definite way to just get a little bit of excitement back, no matter how big or small. And a big one - SOCIALISE. Whatever you do, try and spend as much time with people as you can, no matter how much you might want to just lock yourself in your room and hide under your duvet. Hope something in that list might help. All the best xxx
Foods	What kind of fish?	Jan 27 2009 21:07 (UTC)	3
Possibly haddock??? Tho I would probably guess at it being cod or pollock
The Lounge	Coolest name you've ever heard?	Jan 27 2009 09:19 (UTC)	58
I have a guy in one of my classes called Ashua...pronounced Ash-wa. Unusual but I kinda like it I think.
Foods	Pasta Sauce.... by itself	Jan 27 2009 09:15 (UTC)	8
Wow I thought I was odd for doing that...glad to know I'm not as weird as I thought!!! Edit: oh, btw, can anyone suggest a good pasta sauce recipe cos whenever I use the chopped tinned tomatoes I always find its a bit bland so I sploosh a load of Lea and Perrins Worcester Sauce in there. Not that there is anything wrong with that of course! I love the stuff...but still...
Foods	Birthday Cake Brainstorming	Jan 27 2009 09:13 (UTC)	7
At the risk of sounding a bit cheesy, how about a carrot cake in the shape of a rabbit or decorated with a picture of a rabbit on it??? Bunnies are cute :)
Foods	Xin Nian Kuai Le - Chinese New Year Food Survey	Jan 26 2009 20:50 (UTC)	12
RAT What is your favourite variety of cheese? Extra Mature Cheddar Rats are usually tied in with unsanitary conditions. What is your worst memory relating to food hygiene? Uh...our flat's kitchen is usually a complete state so food hygiene standards in there generally are pretty appalling! Ahh the life of a Uni student... OX What is your favourite preparation of beef - or beef flavoured product? N/A - don't eat meat Oxen are commonly used for manual labour purposes. What’s your favourite thing to eat after a hard day’s work, or an exam, or a long study or workout session, etc? PORRIDGE! TIGER Tiger, tiger, burning bright, famous for it’s vibrant stripes. What is the most colourful thing you’ve eaten? Jelly made up of lots of different coloured layers and flavours :) Seriously have a jelly obsession going on right now Would you ever hunt for your food, whether meat or foraging? Have you already? Wouldn't hunt, but would probably go scavenging for some fruit, veg or nuts or something RABBIT What’s your favourite preparation of carrots? I really like grated raw carrot Would you eat a rabbit? Nope. 1. Because they're cute and 2. because my mum when she was younger always wanted a pet rabbit, and her parents wouldn't let her, and instead her mum decided it would be a good idea to cook her a rabbit stew and make her eat it. And i thought that was mean. :( DRAGON How spicy do you like your food? Not very, if at all How well-done do you like your foods? Fan of burnt toast, perhaps? I don't like overcooking things at all - especially vegetables and the like! But the smell of burnt toast can be quite nice sometimes... SNAKE What is your worst memory relating to food poisoning? My mum on holiday having a pizza with some kind of meat/chicken topping and being sick for days. I personally have never had food poisoning tho - touch wood! Ever swallowed anything whole that you wouldn't normally? Uh...an oyster? Tho I think you're meant to eat them like that...I dunno HORSE Horse is considered a delicacy in some countries but taboo in many others. Would you eat horse? Non. I wouldn't have done even when I used to eat meat What’s your favourite preparation of oats? Porridge. Obviously :P RAM Are you a fan of goat’s cheese or milk? How about ewe’s? Quite like goat's cheese, but only had it on a couple of occasions. Never had goat's milk or anything tho.Sheep milk and cheese is awesome tho. Goats are known to eat pretty much anything. What’s the most random thing you have ever consumed - even if you weren’t supposed to eat it? Haven't a clue. There's probbers something tho MONKEY How do you like your bananas? Mashed with CUSTARD Monkey brain is a Chinese delicacy. What is the most vile part of an animal you have consumed, or seen for sale? Watching I'm a celebrity get me out of here (trash TV, but Ant and Dec make it funny! You'll understand if you're from UK) and they made them eat kangaroo testicles. Not nice. ROOSTER Are you an advocate of free-range poultry rearing, or do you not care? Free Range all the way! Go Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall and Jamie Oliver! Considering many chickens are corn-fed, how do you best like to use corn in cooking? Does popcorn count??? DOG Dogs can tolerate a lot of foods but are extremely sensitive to others. Do you have foods you can’t stomach - literally? Anything greasy or oily makes me feel very queasy and I get indigestion What is a balanced diet to you? Lots of fruit and veggies, some fish and shellfish, some low fat dairy and also porridge and cereals. Of course with lots of treats in there too - you have to be able to splurge! PIG Despite being well-mannered creatures, “pig” has far too many negative connotations. What food, cuisine, celebration or otherwise, do you stop counting for? Spanish food - paella! And Christmas What’s your favourite preparation of pork - or a pork flavoured product? N/A. I always used to LOVE sausages tho -esp pork and apple ones
Health & Support	"Healthy" Binge?	Jan 25 2009 22:25 (UTC)	1
Yeah tbh I never have been one for alcohol anyway, but I gave it up completely because of my ED and not wanting to drink my calories amongst other things. So I feel that by having a few drinks with friends is a way of getting out of the ED mindset but it's definitely not something that I do on a regular basis or anything like that yknow :) But I defs think it may have had something to do with it...just having the munchies after a few drinks etc.
Games & Challenges	song title game	Jan 25 2009 17:09 (UTC)	234
Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day
Games & Challenges	The Food Game	Jan 25 2009 17:03 (UTC)	5
Hummus
Health & Support	"Healthy" Binge?	Jan 25 2009 14:52 (UTC)	3
Aww thanks Lala :) I'm actually not feeling too bad today now...not too fat and bloated and nasty. Even been out for a nice walk to clear my head after last night's antics. Was just good to get everything out my system by venting and sitting through the anxiety :)
Health & Support	"Healthy" Binge?	Jan 25 2009 11:26 (UTC)	5
Hi guys Thank you ALL for your contributions, you have made me feel so much better. Just putting all my thoughts out there and having some reassurance from others has really helped my anxiety so thank you! Lala: Went to the doc on Thursday and got weighed. BMI is now 19.7 which I figured was very close to 20, but I guess I could still gain a little more just for safety. But I guess all us girlies have "fat days" and I guess that's what I'm going through right now which doesn't help things. But I'll get through it :) Doc said it was a good healthy weight too - she said she was very pleased to see me looking so healthy again :)
Foods	The most random food survey known to man!!! :-)	Jan 24 2009 15:34 (UTC)	32
3 favoritest foods: Porridge, Raisins, Dark Chocolate Favorite snack food: Yoghurt covered raisins Favorite Breakfast food: Porridge or cereal Favorite Beverage: Water, Hot Cherry Squash 3 favoritest local restaurants: The Woolpack, Portuguese place I can't remember the name of, The Pippin 3 favoritest chain restaurants: La Tasca, Pizza Express, Las Iguanas Favorite fast food place: None You're at the farmer's market - you're hungry - you've got 10 bucks - what do you buy? Raspberries, Parsnips, Broccoli and maybe a nice pot of jam! 3 least favorite foods: Meat, Paté, Dragon Fruit Beef, Chicken, Pork, Fish - pick just one?: Fish (and shellfish!) What game-ish meats have you had? None What's the most unusual thing you've ever eaten? Probably swordfish, and tbh that's not even that unusual! Like sushi? Never had it but would love to try it What did you eat for breakfast today? Nothing :( Shameful but I woke up mid-afternoon! How do you like your eggs? Scrambled with black pepper (and smoked salmon, on granary toast) What is your favorite fast food restaurant? None What do you like on your pizza? Olives and capers Have you ever worked at a restaurant? Nope What kinds of food can you have delivered in your area? Pizza, Indian, Chinese - The usual really Have you ever gone on a diet that worked? Just a life plan of eating healthy and exercising What is your favorite dessert? I can't only pick one! Ice cream, fro-yo, custard and apple crumble, jelly, sorbet, baked apples...the list is pretty much endless! What was the last thing you ate? Raspberry Jelly Favorite kitchen gadget? The hand blender - for making all my yummy soups :) Ever swallowed anything whole? Yes by mistake on a few occasions. Dont remember what tho Weirdest gift item pertaining food that you have gotten? Cant think of one that's been weird What was your favorite food as a kid? I loved mac and cheese Would you ever raise your children vegetarian? No. I think they should make their own decision when they are old enough to Best thing you mom cooks? EVERYTHING! You never appreciate your mum's cooking more than when you come home from Uni. Not only does it taste great, but you didn't have to cook it yourself! Do you like deep fried foods? Nope can't stand anything greasy in my stomach. My mum's the same. Worste food you have ever eaten? Dunno... What is your most hated food? Any kind of ready meal or fast food Any new dishes you'd like to learn to make this year? I just want to do as much healthy cooking as possible Any crazy food habbits? Cinnamon on pretty much everything. And sometimes I have weird cravings to eat jam out of the jar. Fairly disgusting I know but it's so yummy! What food(s) do you like to eat when sick? When I'm sick my mum always makes me scrambled egg on granary toast. Always feel better after that Any food from your past that you used to love but can't even think of eating now? Until recently there were loads cos of my irrational food fears. One that I've just conquered is cheesecake :) Do you own a Kitchen Aid mixer? A what??? Can you bake? YES! I bake all the time! Especially when I'm stressed! All my flatmates think I'm trying to make them fat with all the baked goods that I've been creating recently. This week I made a chocolate cheesecake...was SO rich Which is better, sweet salty or sour? Massive sweet tooth Do you like to fondue? Never had it What is the most creative dish you have created? Paella??? Favorite candy? Chocolate Buttons, Chocolate or Yoghurt covered raisins, any dark chocolate favorite food you CRAVEEE? Chocolate, sometimes custard and more recently, jelly When is the last time you cleaned out the fridge? Not for a while, there's barely anything in there at the moment! Favorie ice cream? I've only ever had it once, but Ben and Jerry's Bohemian Raspberry. Tho I reckon any B&J's would be awesome - I really want to try chunky Monkey, Baked Alaska and Cookie Dough. Oh and Phish Food Are you good at sticking to your calorie intake with out going over? I don't count, I used portion sizes Favorite salad dressing? Don't like dressing What does peanutbutter go best with? Recently found out that PB and Honey Shreddies is a GREAT combo. Or with banana on wholewheat toast Do you burn food a lot? Nope - I tend to destroy utensils more than food! Melted the plastic chopping board onto the hob the other day... Leaste favorite thing to cook? Anything that requires a lot of washing up afters What do you get at Mcdonald's? Only ever get McFlurry - and that's cos I'm an ice cream obsessive. Otherwise I avoid the place at all costs Favorite tye of cousine? Spanish, Portuguese Juice of choice? I don't drink juice Are you currently hungry? Nope Do you remember that square candy bar called "Chunky"? Nope Favorite brand of peanut butter? It's all the same to me :P Tho I prefer all natural chunky PB with no added salt What was your leaste favorite food as a kid? I used to hate casseroles and stews, and lots of vegetables like peas and broccoli and broad beans and mushrooms. I also used to hate the meat loaf type things my mum used to make. I never really liked roast dinners either. However, now I love them all with the exception of the meatloaf. Favorite kind of pudding? All kinds :)
Foods	When at work, do a food survey!!! :-)	Jan 24 2009 01:19 (UTC)	17
Original Post by kortlynmoore: Well we all love food so thought this might be some fun! 1. If you could live on two foods for the rest of your life...what would they be (only 1 choice is far too brutal) Porridge and raisins! 2. When you stay at a hotel, what are your fave items to order from room service? Never had room service 3. What food do you hate, just because of the smell? Bacon and Pot Noodles/Super Noodles and other similar things like packet rice and pastas 4. What is your best and fave dish to cook up? Paella 5. Is there something you'd love to be able to cook but can't? Never tried to cook waffles before! That would be fun :) 6. What is your fave type of cupcake? Vanilla, Cinnamon and Raisin 7. Do you have any food allergies that limit your choices? Do you get annoyed or live with them easily? Nope 8. Choose a restaurant you go to all the time, what is the dish you always order? La Tasca: it's tapas so I normally have Langoustines a la Plancha, Paella Valenciana and Cazuela de Pescado 9. What are you fave condiments and sauces? Ketchup, Mustard (esp Wholegrain), Low fat mayo, low fat salad cream, black pepper...and do cinnamon and vanilla essence count? 10. What food smell do you love the most? Cinnamon. Hands down.
Foods	In honour of Farmhouse Breakfast Week (UK): Breakfast Survey!	Jan 24 2009 01:03 (UTC)	7
What is your favourite savoury breakfast item? Baked beans What is your favourite sweet breakfast item? Cinnamon-raisin porridge What is your favourite savoury breakfast meal? Smoked Salmon with scrambled eggs and granary toast. What is your favourite sweet breakfast meal? Porridge made with raisins, cinnamon and milk and sometimes a banana too What breakfast item do you loathe? Anything fried. Grease on an empty stomach = not nice Juice, milk, tea, coffee, or water? Water, Coffee or Milk What variety of juice/milk/tea/coffee/water? Skimmed milk, decaff black coffee, What local or national breakfast item or meal would you like to try that you never have? Dunno if it counts, but the whole Coco Pops with Hot Milk sounds AWESOME! What international breakfast item or meal would you like to try that you never have? I've had them before, but never for breakfast: Waffles and pancakes. Or to go all Spanish and have their hot chocolate and churros :P Who makes your favourite fast food, takeaway, or restaurant breakfast item? Dunno, some juice bars/cafés do take away porridge now What is it? Porridge with honey maybe... What is a "traditional breakfast" to you? Cereal and milk (hot or cold, depending on mood and weather :P!) What makes your breakfast complete - and I don't just mean nutritionally! Fruit and/or porridge And of course, most importantly: How do you take your eggs? Scrambled all the way! Great survey Lala! Any excuse for me to talk/think about breakfast haha :)
The Lounge	The Absolute Worst Song in Existence	Jan 23 2009 02:01 (UTC)	26
So many to choose from... But right now the song that drives me insane is that Beyoncé one - "If I Were a Boy" Sorry but what is that even about? Absolute mindless drivel as far as I can tell.It's just nonsense! Grrrrr!
Foods	Survey: Rate these foods	Jan 23 2009 00:36 (UTC)	5
Grains: Oats, Whole wheat, brown rice, Corn, buckwheat, refined wheat, rice Not tried rye or quinoa, tho I really want to try quinoa! Dark Green Veggies: Broccoli, Bok Choi, Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, Other Lettuce Orange Veggies: Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot Other Veggies: Cauliflower, Olives, Aubergine, Cabbage, Onions, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Green Beans, Celery, Beet Citrus Fruits: Tangerines, Oranges, Lime, Lemon, Grapefruit Berries: Raspberries, Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Cranberries Other Drupes: Cherries, Mangoes, Nectarines, Plums, Apricots, Dates Melons: Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon Other fruits: Grapes, Pineapple, Pears, Bananas, Kiwi, Fig, Apples, Pomegranate Meats: Shellfish, Fish, Egg (and although I am pescatarian, I used to LOVE lamb before I made the change :P) Beans: Navy beans, Lima beans, Kidney beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, lentils, fava beans Nuts: Pecans (And Chestnuts ;) ),Hazelnuts, Cashews, Peanuts, Pistachios, Brazilnuts, Walnuts Seeds: Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Pine Nuts, Sesame Seeds Dairy: Ice Cream, Frozen Yog, Yoghurt, Nonfat milk, 2% milk, cheese, whole milk Spices and Herbs: Cinnamon, Basil, Ginger, Mustard, Black Pepper, Cumin, Oregano, Thyme, Chili pepper I missed out the things I've never tried! This was a great survey idea by the way :) It's defs given me some new ideas of things to try anyway :) Or reminded me of things that I wanted to try but have never got round to :P
Health & Support	How did you challenge your ED today?	Jan 21 2009 13:49 (UTC)	566
I baked a cheesecake for my friend and I liked the bowl out! And we're talking full fat cream cheese, sugar, butter, eggs, chocolate etc... ED was screaming at me but rational mind won and said "My body needs fat because I don't have a period and my body needs calcium so stuff you ED!" Cheesecake was always my favourite before ED too. Dances a happy dance
Weight Loss	Confused, Need Help!	Jan 21 2009 13:46 (UTC)	4
Maybe due to working out your body has lost fat and gained muscle, so because muscle weighs more than fat it looks like your weight has increased but, if you took measurements from you waist, hips etc. you might find that you have lost inches because your body is changing shape. Or it could be TTOM and so as it approaches that time your body retains water and some people gain up to 7lbs of water weight just before their period. Just my suggestions. Others may have more insights for you. Good luck, keep up the good work :)
The Lounge	Kurt Cobain's bio	Jan 21 2009 11:35 (UTC)	7
I got this book ages ago but have never got round to reading it. I was talking to my flatmate about it the other day and said that he just came across as "whiny" in it but I disagreed that, and she promised to lend me the book... So when I'm all done on the Twilight books I'll get round to this one!
Foods	Banana Nut Cheerios!	Jan 21 2009 11:33 (UTC)	6
So unfair! why don't we get all these magical cereals in the UK! Sulks
Foods	Fun food survey	Jan 21 2009 11:28 (UTC)	36
Fast food place: Does Pret a Manger count? More of a café than fast food... Pop: Diet Pepsi or Diet Ginger Ale Brand of bottled water: Volvic Gum or mints: Trident Chocolate Mint Gum, Trebor Softmints, Sugar Free Polos Type of nuts: Toasted Pecans or Roasted Chestnuts Type of chocolate: 85% or higher dark chocolate Sports drink: None Type of chips: Hula Hoops :) Breakfast bread: Fruit Loaf Flavor or taste: Sweet/Cinnamon OTHER QUESTIONS: What do you absolutely refuse to eat? Meat. Processed food and ready meals The most disgusting thing you have ever eaten? Um...dunno really, off the top of my head I'd say dragon fruit. But there's probably something worse that I've blanked from the memory banks! The longest you have gone without food or drink? Don't know. Not very long since I always drink a lot of water Do you watch cooking or food shows? Pretty much all of them. I am in LOVE with Jamie Oliver... Do you know how to cook? Yeah :P I impressed my Spanish teacher the other day cos I know how to cook paella and she doesn't! I also bake A LOT - which my flatmates love me for :P When did you learn how to cook? Started learning as a kid by baking and cooking with my grandma and mum What did you last eat for breakfast? Rice pudding with hot cherries and cinnamon What did you last eat for lunch? Vegetable soup, smoked salmon, a yoghurt and a banana What did you last eat for dinner? Baked sweet potato with baked beans, broccoli, olive oil and cheese Would you rather eat alone, with strangers, or with friends and family? I love eating with friends and family Would you say you have good table manners? Yes. If you have pets, do they ever get table scraps? Occasionally my cat gets a tiny tiny piece of chicken or fish, and since she was a kitten she has always loved to lick out the yoghurt pots when we've finished with them! Ever eaten dog, cat, other animal food? Nope First thing you usually feel like eating when you wake up? Cereal or porridge Do you chew gum? Not often Health food or junk food? Health food! Are you overweight? No. I'm just right :) Are you allerigic to any kind of food? Nope! What's your favorite pizza topping? Olives and capers Organic or not? Not fussed, I do like organic but it's too expensive normally Are you vegetarian? Kind of - I eat fish and I've just decided properly this year that I'm not going to eat meat. Haven't eaten meat for a long time other than that tho, save for Christmas day when I had a bit of turkey Favorite Food? Fruit, Veg, Chocolate, Custard! Vegetable of the Year? Brussels Sprouts Ever eaten spam? Hell no!
Young Calorie Counters	Teens: what did YOU eat today?	Jan 20 2009 23:34 (UTC)	240
when_i_fly: That's a deal! The only time that cold is ever acceptable is when there is snow to go with it! Otherwise the cold sucks :(

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