Posts by puh8suwrux

Here is a topic on stevia-sweetened soda, named Zevia, which some people prefer to aspartame.  However, it comes with its own list of side effects.

It probably still contains phosphoric acid (that's what is typically used for carbonation).  The ingredient list on the Zevia website lists carbonated water as an ingredient.

For me, it is the fizz I crave to pep me up about lunch time.  A full-sugar soda fits the bill exactly, but a diet soda allows me to consume and not worry about the calories.  Typically, though, I don't have one every day, and when I do, sometimes it is a caffeine free variety, like cherry 7-up.   Iced tea with a bit of raspberry syrup is my standard right now.

Soda intake should be limited, sugary or diet - the acid eats your teeth and stomach lining, and it has been proposed that the phosphoric acid also leads to osteoporosis.

I have to agree with the moon sand, bier.  Especially since the one time we used it inside it somehow got mixed in with some liquid on the floor.  It has been declared an outside activity, which means it has been sitting on a shelf in the closet for more than a year.

Silly Putty is also an awful, awful toy.  It is a liquid, to tell the truth, and will "Melt" into your carpet, blankets, clothing, if left laying on them, and they will forever have this rubber stuff in them.  *just went to website - will try WD-40*

Sounds like lunch will probably be your heavier meal.

At restaurants, if you don't go for a salad (which you have to watch as they tend to put some pretty heavy calorie stuff on anyway - and who wants to eat salads for a week straight), go for something that doesn't have a lot of heavy sauces.  Grilled chicken and grilled vegetables, that sort of thing.  If it is a sandwich place, a lot of times they offer a lower calorie option like wrapped in lettuce instead of bread.  Even at McDonalds, you can order a double cheeseburger, take off the bread, and eat it with a side salad and it is a decent low calorie meal.

It will be hard to take half home, since you probably won't be able to put it in the fridge right away, and won't want to carry a cooler around.  Maybe share it with someone?  You can use the pretext of "this is so good, you have to try it!" a couple of times if you are shy about sharing.

Sandwiches are probably okay as long as you go light on the chips and the heavy calorie additions (like mayo).

And take a deep breath, because one week is not going to make a huge difference in the overall scheme of things.

I've gained as much as 60 pounds since I met my hubby, at some points in our marriage (and I'm not talking pregnancy).  His take was, "Hey, bigger boobs!"  However, it bothers me a LOT!

He has also gained a lot of weight since I met him.  The only reason it bothers me is that it IS impacting his health and his ability to do things with/for the family.  At times, I am truly scared at what the future holds, medically.

I honestly feel that if you love someone, a change in their physical appearance is not going to matter much.  You see the inside when you look at them, and if that doesn't change drastically, neither will your love. 

On the other hand, you put two people together and sometimes they sabotage the other, without even meaning to.  The "I've had a bad day, there's nothing ready to cook for dinner, lets order pizza," suggestion that you just can't turn down, that sort of thing.  And when one is stressed, the other is as well, since one's stress affects the other...etc.

I do drink SlimFast occasionally for breakfast, when I'm in a hurry or my TMJ is bothering me and I don't want to chew.  It is quick and easy, and then I usually have a banana or something a couple of hours later.  I could make my own shake, I guess, but that takes time and having the materials on hand, then I have to clean the blender, and is something I rarely do.

The SlimFast they have now is a bit better than what they had back when I first started using it (20 years ago - wow!).  There's several formulations, one has a decent amount of protein and fiber (10 g & 5 g, respectively), so it does seem to keep you fuller, longer, than the older version.  However, I cannot follow the SlimFast diet.  It is far too restrictive.  One of those cans has 180 calories, far fewer than you need for a meal, even if you are trying to lose weight.

Thank you clouds, for giving us a break from the heat and the hope for rain.

If he has a microwave available, leftovers are awesome lunches, quick and easy.  If not, then the selection is harder.  We sometimes put serving sizes of leftovers in the freezer, to grab when there aren't any leftovers, and to give a variety.  Casseroles, soups, meats with a side of veggies, you name it.

Sandwiches I always pack the bread separately from the veggies and meat.  It doesn't take any effort to assemble them before you eat, and it definitely helps keep it all fresh tasting.  Raw veggies with a bit of ranch dip, or a salad with the dressing packed separately, goes along well, too.

My hubby enjoys the egg sandwiches we sometimes make for breakfast - they go together quickly once you have all of the ingredients, and are filling.  Scrambled eggs stay good in the fridge for at least five days.  They would probably do okay if you preassembled them for just a couple of days.

I left mine at home when I lifted (sadly not lifting anymore, but plan to in the future), but I was leaving home to go to the gym.  I didn't wear my rings for three reasons - I was afraid of damaging them with bumps or scratches (already had to have a prong repaired), it pinched my fingers when I lifted heavy, and my fingers would swell while I was working out and the rings would get tight.

The necklace idea is a good one if you are okay with wearing necklaces while you work out (I'm finicky and don't).  Another idea is to get a small container on a clip that you could clip to your keys or your pants, or even leave in your car.

In addition, think about how they would feel if they realized you NEVER complimented their physical appearance??