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Foods	Think fast! food survey! :)	Dec 12 2012 23:25 (UTC)	2
Christmas -cookies New year - candy Halloween - lollipops Easter - eggs Summer - watermelon Winter - soup Holiday abroad - tortillas Desset - pudding Breakfast - cereal Lunch - wrap Dinner - pasta Starter - salad Party drink - 7 up Poolside - cheeseballs Your grandparent - fried apples Your best friend - sushi Your childhood - mac and cheese School - animal crackers Road trip - goldfish crackers The colour red - licorice Blue - cotton candy Green - cabbage Yellow - sponge cake Purple - grapes Orange - tang Black - burnt toast White - cheese :)
Foods	A ______ a day keeps the doctor away!	Aug 18 2012 13:52 (UTC)	5
A run, Greek yogurt and edamame seem to do the trick for me. But really, running has been the best prevention. I'm "outrunning any health issues" LOL. I'm also totally cheesy, but that's another story. :)
Foods	filling foods	Aug 17 2012 11:38 (UTC)	4
I find that when I eat a healthy portion of fiber, I feel nice and full for quite sometime. Try some whole wheat wraps packed with some beans and salsa or low fat cheese. It's healthy, filling and low calorie. Try also adding nuts to meals or snacks. A small handful can really help to satisfy your hunger and as long as you don't use too many, it can still be relatively low in calories. I also love edamame for busting hunger pains. It's got lots of protein and go very well with a small bowl of low butter and salt popcorn. that way you get fiber and protein which are both hunger busters. :D Best of luck!
Weight Loss	The SINGLE thing that helped you lose the weight the most.	Aug 11 2012 22:59 (UTC)	54
Exercise! And learning how to keep moving all day, whether it's a short walk, dancing around my room or doing calf raises while doing the dishes. :D
Maintaining	Survey!	Aug 04 2012 13:39 (UTC)	8
What are your stats? Age?- 22, 5'8, 130lbs How active are you currently?- I jog 5 days a week How much do you maintain on (or thereabout)?- 2000 i suppose, not really sure, I munch a lot during the day lol Do you count calories?- in a casual, guesstimate kind of way Do you intuitively eat?- i try to How long have you been maintaining your weight?- about a year and a half Would you say you've been successful?- yep, only a couple of pounds up and down How many times a week do you exercise?- 5 days, but on the other two days I do low intensity stuff like walking or dancing How intense are your exercise sessions?- the 5 day sessions are pretty intense I suppose, I'm super sweaty and out of breath lol Does your exercise routine vary? Or is it the same each week?- pretty much the same, probably time for a change Are you training for a sport? Or exercising for health?- for health and FUN! How many times a month do you go out to eat?- maybe 3 and those are typically forced. There aren't a lot of vegetarian friendly restaurants where I live so I'm usually stuck with eating a plain baked potato and a salad. When you go out to eat, do you keep health and macros and calories in mind, or do you just say "screw it" and get what you want?- see above. usually it's boring, unless they have a veggie burger in the back Do you have a cheat meal? Cheat day? How does it work for you?- not really, I love healthy foods and so I feel like I'm always cheating but it's good for me lol Do you eat significantly more on cheat days?- no cheat days Do you get dessert when you go out to eat?- nope, I'm not big on sweets, I prefer salty If you don't have a cheat day, and take a more moderate approach, How many times a week on average do you eat "junk food" (ex, pizza, mac n cheese, etc)?- slim to none, I enjoy some popcorn every now and then, but I don't really consider it junk If you don't have a cheat day, and take a more moderate approach, How many times a week do you eat sweets on average?- slim to none. not a big fan Any other advice for this struggling maintainer?- Make the scale an everyday ritual, but not an obsessive thing to worry over. Relax and breathe, the number on the scale WILL change almost daily, but give yourself a five to seven pound swing on either side of your desired weight and don't worry until you are outside of your range and then, take action, cut back slightly or exercise a bit more.
Foods	Through the teeth, over the tongue, Look out Stomach, Here it comes!	Jul 31 2012 17:44 (UTC)	10
Do you use a fork and spoon when eating spaghetti or a fork and knife? I tend to slurp. I'm oh so messy lol How often do you eat fried foods? rarely to never What is the best thing to eat straight out of the jar, can or package? peanut butter, baked beans and potato straws What's on the best sandwich ever? black beans with parmesan on toast What's your best friend's favorite food? vegetarian burritos Which spot of the food pyramid or chart would you rather live in? carbs! Dress up and go out to eat or sit at home in sweats and order in? sweats and order in On an airplane do you order coffee or tea? coffee What's the best freebie sample of food that you've ever had? mini pizza Best fruit to eat straight off the brush, tree, vine etc. blackberries What would your (or did) your wedding feast consist of? vegetarian sushi and fruit When choosing a restaurant, do you consider atmosphere, food or value the most? value What is the most horrible food-related incident that you've lived through? finding a chunk of something in my milk when I was little Most horrible cooking experience? creating a big dessert and having the family nearly puke trying to shovel in down lol If you were/are a vegetarian, would you/do you date someone who isn't a vegetarian? yep, though I'm currently single and loving it lol You are lost in the jungle. What do you eat first: possibly poisonous berries or beetles? gah....i guess beetles In some countries, they consider a good burp after a meal as a sign of appreciation and respect. Do you find burping obnoxious, natural or hilarious? hilarious when it comes from out of nowhere when you were in primary school, did you swap snacks or entire packed lunches with other kids? if so, what would you swap and what would you get? I would share but I usually packed my own lunch and I was very possessive of my dry cereal and carrot sticks lol Where in the world would you like to travel for a yummy dessert? France where would you travel for a tasty breakfast? england where would you travel for an awesome dinner? Japan where would you travel for a luscious lunch? Hawaii You are rescued after being stranded on a island with no food for 5 days. What do you eat first when you get home? bowl of kix with almond milk lol What's better at the fair: cotton candy or popcorn? popcorn would you rather eat a giant pickle or a fried banana? pickle on a stick! What animal's eating habits are similar to your own? why? a manatee lol. I'm vegetarian and I eat a lot lol Create a new dish or food and give it an amazing name. I would create a new cereal that is shaped like purple people and I would call it purple people eater cereal lol. then i'd probably be sued for stealing the name lol What prize would you love to find at the bottom of your cereal box? Cash lol have you ever saved box tops off of food products and sent them in to get a prize? what was it? yep. I think it was a special breakfast cereal bowl with a straw attached to it Do you make a special first day of school breakfast? what does it include? I'm usually too nervous to eat anything big You are running a daycare. What is served for lunch and snack? pb and j with carrot sticks and yogurt for dessert Worst food to eat while you are feeling sick? dairy ugh Best food to eat while you are feeling sick? egg drop soup Do you associate any foods with family members? If so, who are they and what food? My grandma I associate with fried apples, twisty rolls and coconut cream pie :)
Fitness	{The Workout Survey}	Jul 31 2012 16:59 (UTC)	14
1) Do you prefer to work out in the morning, afternoon, or night? Morning for the main workout and afternoon for the light workout 2) Why do you have that preference? I like finishing a workout and knowing that no matter what else happens that day, no one can take away the great feeling that I get from running 3) What is your fitness activity of choice? Why? running, I feel free and like a kid again 4) Do you enjoy listening to music or tv while you work out? I listen to music while running, it helps me focus on a constant pace 5) How do you feel before a work out? energized, ready to go 6) How about afterwards? Great, tired but great and satisfied with myself 7) What's your second choice when it comes to working out- and are these preferences due to enjoyment or calorie burning? dancing. Both enjoyment and for calorie burning purposes 8) if previous answers were due to calorie burning, what work out activity do you most Enjoy? running 9) Do you have a pre-work out stretch routine, and if so, what is it? nope 10) Do you drink fitness drink(s) and if so which one(s)? nope, just water 11) What about work out foods (protein bars, etc) and which ones? nope, I just eat regular meals. 12) You wake up and you're feeling really sore, do you work out that day anyways? Yep, if I'm not hurting, just sore then I'm out running 13) You get to the gym and there's an exercising beast where you would normally go, (example: huge weightlifter, sprinting runner) how do you react? no reaction. I'm proud of my accomplishments and they aren't based on comparisons to others 14) You see someone using equipment wrong, what do you do? if they are going to hurt themselves or others, I try to help. Otherwise, I ignore and try to not dampen their enthusiasm for at least some movement, even if it's wrong 15) If you use them, what's your favorite brand of running shoes/sock? If not, what is your favorite brand of whatever gear you do wear? I don't really have a favorite brand. the shoes must be light and flexible and the socks must be padded and tall 16) What can you do before/after a work out that makes you feel most confident about yourself? the workout makes me feel confident on it's own 17) What advice/words of comfort/words of wisdom could you give future you on the day future you doesn't want to work out to motivate him/her? Just get started and concentrate on the feeling you'll have when you're done 18) What is one feature of your work out or habit relating to fitness that you would like to change by New Year's? i want to be a faster runner and running more 19) How long do you work out, and how many times a week? 50 minutes for 5 days a week
Motivation	Hello vegetarians and vegans!	Jul 17 2012 22:59 (UTC)	3
My go-to dinner is a whole wheat wrap filled with black beans, salsa and Parmesan cheese. My go-to breakfast is Greek yogurt with fruit. My go-to lunch is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. :) I'm also eating too many carbs and not enough protein. But I'm trying to fix that.
Foods	low fat / calorie snack alternatives??	Jul 15 2012 12:49 (UTC)	1
You could always make your own yummy frozen treats. I'm not sure where in the world you are, but here (US), they sell Popsicle makers which are just like big ice cube makers that you can fill with diet sodas, natural fruit juices ect. to make low calorie, healthy treats to enjoy. I also love munching on dry, unsweetened cereal while studying or either edamame, which is so delicious and filling. :) best of luck!
Foods	What's YOUR favorite meat substitute?	Jul 13 2012 18:33 (UTC)	2
I enjoy a boca meatless original vegan burger once in awhile, however, I love tossing black beans or kidney beans into a whole wheat wrap or salad even more! Also try edamame, it's packed with protein and fun to pop out of its' shells. I snack on it during movies. Also Greek yogurt is another way that I get tons of protein every morning. It keeps me full and is so thick, creamy and yummy. Check it out.
Foods	S_U_R_V_E_Y!!!! 20 Healthy for LIFE and the 5 endless treats!!!	Jul 05 2012 15:12 (UTC)	19
Healthy foods Whole wheat wraps black beans broccoli cauliflower salsa non fat greek yogurt whole wheat toast special k cracker chips potato/ veggie straws peaches corn flakes almond milk blueberries raspberries low fat cheese squash tomato fat free sour cream watermelon puffed wheat cereal unhealthy foods vanilla bean ice cream grape jam crunchy taco shells whipped peanut butter whipped cream
Fitness	favorite types of cardio?	Jul 02 2012 23:44 (UTC)	6
My favorite type of cardio is Running! :) But if you are looking for fun while getting fit, try out playing around like a kid. :) Try hula hooping, playing hop scotch, jumping rope and playing tag with someone :) I also found that lazer tag is an excellent way to burn some calories while having a blast. :)
Foods	Peanut Butter Survey	Jul 02 2012 01:30 (UTC)	30
1. Do you like it smooth, chunky, or somewhere in between? smooth for toast and chunky mixed in icecream 2. Do you know anyone allergic to it? nope 3. What's your favorite jam to go with it? I like grape 4. What's your favorite fruit to go with it? peach or pear 5. Favorite vegetable to go with it? cauliflower 6. Favorite bread to go with it? honey wheat 7. What's your favorite brand? jiffy or peter pan 8. How much do you typically eat in one sitting? only a few little spoonfuls 9. What's your favorite meal involving peanut butter? pb and j 10. Favorite dessert involving peanut butter? greek yogurt mixed with peanut butter and fruit 11. Do you like peanut butter flavored candy? (ie, Reeses cups and the like) peanut butter bars 12. Do you like peanut butter flavored cereal? yep. peanut butter captain crunch :) 13. Do you ever eat it straight from the jar with a spoon? i have, but i try not to 14. Do you think of it as a way to get healthy fat or a way to get protein? yep. :) and a yummy way too 15. What's your favorite semi-peanut butter? (ie, Better n' Peanut Butter, PB2, etc) better n peanut butter is pretty good, it tastes more like candy than a nut butter however 16. Have you ever made your own peanut butter? nope, seems hard, but I suppose I could try it someday :) 17. Are there any nut butters that you think are better? I like soynut butter, but not more than peanut butter 18. Do you store it in the pantry or the fridge? pantry 19. When was the last time you ate peanut butter? a few weeks ago on a sandwich 20. On a scale of 1-10, how much do you enjoy peanut butter? :) 11 :)
Recipes	dinners under 500 calories	Jun 30 2012 00:03 (UTC)	2
It looks like you've gotten a bunch of great suggestions. I just figured I'd throw in one of my favorite meal ideas. :) I love having 1/4 c. of black beans mixed with a bit of sour cream and Parmesan cheese and some raw shredded cabbage, carrots and radishes tossed in a whole wheat wrap with a serving of potato straws and maybe a side of green beans or some other veggie. Wraps are so easy and quick to throw together. I love it!
Vegetarian	The three lettered dilemma...	Jun 25 2012 20:26 (UTC)	10
Yumm....that sounds amazing. I've never tried putting Bok Choy on a grill. Thanks for the awesome idea! The marinade sounds really delicious!
Vegetarian	The three lettered dilemma...	Jun 25 2012 12:38 (UTC)	12
Yummmm! These are some awesome suggestions! I can't wait to try them! Thanks for all the help!
Foods	Low/Non Fat products....	Jun 25 2012 00:13 (UTC)	6
I love fat free sour cream and fat free plain greek yogurt. I find they have a great texture and flavor that isn't compromised, in my opinion, without the fat.
Vegetarian	The three lettered dilemma...	Jun 24 2012 20:32 (UTC)	16
ooooh.....grilled asparagus sounds heavenly as does the fruit. I think I might have to try out firing up the grill. With a fire extinguisher near by (of course) lol Thanks for the help! nicholas_shannon: hahaha.....thank you! This compliment is quite flattering. We Vegetarians and Vegans are a super yummy looking bunch. ;)
Vegetarian	The three lettered dilemma...	Jun 24 2012 18:56 (UTC)	19
Thanks! Kabobs are so much fun! I'd never thought of grillin fruit! That sounds amazing and I bet everyone would love it. I'll have to check out the vegetarian ribs...those sound like they'd be really awesome looking! thanks for all the help!
Foods	Date Food....	Jun 23 2012 00:08 (UTC)	3
What has been your best First Date Food? Sushi, we both didn't know what the heck we were doing, it was fun :) What was your worst First Date Food? Cold coffee, we showed up too late and the kitchen was closed :/ Best Food for Double Dating? fondue :) Worst food for Double Dating? Buffet-style dinner because of the awkward following your date around to avoid being stuck at the table with someone else's date lol Best Break-up food? anything that isn't that tasty because then it's easier to leave lol Worst Break-up Food? ice cream because you want to stay and finish it even if it's awkward sitting with your now-ex-boyfriend lol Food you only eat together after you've been dating awhile: chinese food that you order-in and eat in sweats Special Date memory (food-related): don't have one yet. I hope it's something cute like lady and the tramp stuff lol What would be included in the best engagement dinner? a black bean burger with the words Marry me? written in mustard on it :) What would be or is your favorite anniversary dinner/food/dessert? Hopefully it will be something silly like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches

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