Posts by flatline

the liquid that shirataki noodles are packaged in. ew.

1. broccoli: steamed w/ garlic salt 

2. zucchini: grilled on BBQ w/ olive oil and garlic

3. cauliflower: I don't eat this often

4. green beans: sauteed in olive oil w/ crushed garlic

5. sugar snap peas:  in stir fry's, sometimes raw

6. baby carrots: raw

7. artichokes: I don't eat this

8. tortellini pasta: I don't eat this

9. penne: I don't eat this

10. ravioli: I don't eat this

11. pinto beans: rarely eat this unless it's in a soup

12. salmon:  grilled, baked, canned, raw (sashimi)... i <3 salmon

13. shrimp: grilled, sauteed, cold w/ cocktail sauce

14. rice:  only with sushi

15. tortillas: I don't eat this

16. pitas: only whole wheat pita occasionally, with hummus

17. spinach: sauteed with garlic, or in a quiche

18. tuna: raw (sashimi),  not a big fan of cooked tuna

19. salad greens: in a salad

20. yams/sweet potatoes: grilled on BBQ with olive oil and cayenne

21. butternut squash: I don't eat this

22. kale: sauteed with olive oil and crushed garlic

23. seitan/tempeh: I don't eat this

24. tofu: I don't eat this unless at a restaurant

25. quinoa/couscous: I don't eat this

26. peas: in homemade shepherds pie instead of corn

27. tomatoes: raw in a salad or as a snack

28. cucumber: raw in a salad or as a snack

29. soybeans: steamed and salted

30. potatoes: I don't eat this

31. mushrooms: grilled on BBQ with olive oil and garlic

32. spaghetti noodles: I don't eat this

33. bell peppers: raw in a salad or as a snack

34. cabbage: raw in a salad (i.e. coleslaw)

35. lasagna: I don't eat this

36. corn, corn on the cob, baby corns: I don't eat this

37. celery: raw in a salad or as a snack or in a bloody caesar :)

38. lima beans: I don't eat this

39. chickpeas: as hummus with veggies or pita

Original Post by flatline:

I'm in! I pledge to work out every day, eat my usual breakfast every morning, drink lots of water, not drink alcohol, eat clean.

Success! I accomplished all of my weekend goals. :) I think I'm in for next weekends pledge too, which will be tougher for me since I'll be going out of town.

I wore skechers shape-up boots throughout the winter. They initially felt awkward to walk in, it took a few days until I got used to that. Then I noticed they improved my posture and were super comfy, so I loved them for that. But no, they did not do anything spectacular for my legs.

I'd also suggest switching to diet, it will probably taste bad to you at first, but once you get used to it the regular stuff will taste too sweet. If you don't like artificial sweeteners then you could just stick with what you're doing and try to only buy a certain amount per week, once you use up the amount that's it, you make yourself wait until the next week. That may help you really savor the amount you do drink and plan out how to make the weekly amount last an entire week.

I suggest Korean BBQ! If you've never had it before, they bring you as much as you want of meats (beef, chicken, pork, ribs) and seafood (salmon, white fish, squid) for an extra $2 you can upgrade and also get shrimp and lamb. Then you grill the stuff yourself (grill built into the table), the meats are already marinated so they taste good on their own but they also give you a sauce to dip in, and you can ask for hot sauce as well. It comes with salad, soup and other snack type veggie items - kimchi, potatoes, spicy sprouts, etc. And the best part is its like $15 per person, and at lunchtime $7. I love it, but it may not be your thing if the concept of grilling your own food doesn't appeal to you.

There are a couple I've been to in the downtown TO area - Grill Time on yonge (near college) and Korean Grill House on Queen street..line ups are usually crazy for the one on Queen, so I stick with Grill Time. I've also been to a Korean BBQ place in Mississauga but can't remember the name.

MANGO! I like them fresh and frozen are great too!

Almond milk, rice milk, and hemp milk are some alternatives to soy milk. In another thread about soy alternatives, Rice Dream (rice milk) was recommended to me and I bought some a few days ago and thought it tasted really good (better than soy milk, imo) but it was a thinner consistency than I'm used to (I usually buy Natura brand soymilk). I've tried almond milk in the past, some people love it, I thought it was so-so, but it could have been the brand I bought.

I can't comment on the link between acne and soy milk (or peanut butter) though, sorry..

Usually what I do when I'm in that situation, having eaten a big meal early in the day, is try to eat filling but low calorie foods for my remaining meals. I like to have a can of soup, they usually have 2 servings in them and I eat the whole can, I look for the kinds that are about 120-150 calories per serving, so the whole can is 240-300, it's really filling, and satisfying (if you are into soup that is). The bad thing about canned soups is sodium content, if you like to cook you could always make your own to control sodium. Another options is making a big salad, but throw in some protein like maybe a boiled egg that you chop up, otherwise you'll probably still feel hungry. Or if you're in the mood for something sweet, then maybe make some oatmeal with cinnamon and brown sugar.

Others mentioned, and I agree, since you're hungry you should definitely eat something today, otherwise you may overeat tomorrow. Do expect to see a temporary water weight gain on the scale, which will go away in a few days (so don't weigh for a few days if seeing it will bother or discourage you). Tomorrow just return to normal healthy eating habits, as long as you're consistent with your diet over the long term, the occasional high calorie meal will not cause any weight gain.

I'd second Sushi (I'm a big fan of sashimi which is healthy and low cal. all the fancy rolls with tempura and mayo can be pretty high cal so I avoid those)

I'd also second Korean (I love Korean BBQ, though it can be protein heavy esp if you go to an all you can eat place, but I think it's worth saving up extra calories for).