He-Man, I think you took my response a bit over the top. I was trying to make a point, I didn't mean anything personally directed towards you.

I drew conclusions based on what you had said. About friends and people around you, you never mention anything about a 'kid' in your initial post nor did you mention a time frame to limit your subject target. You framed it as "if you grew up..." implying that now you are grown up, which is also the point from which responsibility is being judged in my reply.

I made the point about organic foods as an example because organics are the most expensive - that example was intended to convey that there are other options available that don't cost nearly as much at the store. Nowhere did I say anything about feeding yourself veggies for a whole week (now THAT's crazy!!). I honestly hate most veggies anyway.

I would argue however, that you can cook yourself a lean meal (with turkey meat or lean beef) that's seasoned well that isn't loaded with fats and grease, tastes better, and doesn't cost as much. I know this because I do it all the time.

I think that feeling 'full' is a problematic example. Why must a person always walk away from a meal feeling 'full' rather than 'satisfied'? One big problem with people in the USA is that the instant they have the urge to eat, they over-eat.



I really didn't mean in upset you. To hear that you're dealing with some weight issues, also lends itself to the conclusion that this is a sensitive issue for you. So, like I said - I intended no offense.

oh dude, you did not upset me, i took nothing offensive from your post, its the internet, i should of put a  or a  next to it.

Its just that the topic of eating right really gets to me because some people wont give it a chance. if you shop around and just stop saturating your taste buds with CRAZY amounts of fats and salts, you really end up tasting certain things. Its like hard drugs, the first time, a little bit gets you insnaely high. but after a while you need more and more intense dosages of it (I.E. a burger isnt enough without the ketchup which is super high in sodium and is hella tangy and sweet!!!!) then you need tons of fries with tons of salt and so on and so forth.

It really is about resetting your taste pallete and just being more open minded to different flavors.

i used to hate oatmeal, but if you try Irish Oats, put some nutmeg and cinnamon in it, and put it in the fridge , its the tastys thing in the world!!!! ive discovered buckwheat as well. Im a big fan of whole wheat raisin bread. And of course i balance my diet with meats and fats and just eat tons of veggies. I can get by with 20 bucks a week EASILY just because ive learned where to shop and what kind of foods can fill you up on the cheap and not throw you overboard in your diet.

Eitherway, my point is, you should treat your body with respect. and even if you are "healthy" now, things like diabetes, obesity, heart disease can sneak up on you and you dont relaize those kinda things until you change your environment and be educated about healthy eating.

One of the my exGFs had a huge candy addiction. I mean she would flip the make the beast with two backs out if she didnt not have her daily candy. As much as I like her, I dont want to deal with someone who has a sugar problem, and has a family history of diabetes. 70% of her caloric intake is candy. Its disgusting and it hurts me to see her like that, but really what can I do if she isnt willing to help herself? Stuff like that really upsets me.

You gotta let me know how you do it for 20$ a week..  hard for me since I work outside..  can't really bring a good lunch from home sin e no place to heat it up..  Ill bring a pbnj sandwich on some healthy bread for my 11am meal, but depending what area I'm working in its either 4$ or 15 bucks for a healthy meal..

you HAVE to cook and bring food from home. The reason why its so cheap is because its mostly veggies and rice. My protein intake is mostly from egg, soy, and protein shakes.

if i eat out once, is like $7-8 even at the cheapest. Unless I am going to eat out with friends that weekend for whatever reason.

I think this thread is way too serious.

Yep.

To compensate, I'm BBQing a 3' chunk of pork loin as we speak. 

Quote from: Speedbag on May 29, 2011, 06:31:34 AM
Yep.

To compensate, I'm BBQing a 3' chunk of pork loin as we speak. 

'Zactly.

I don't care about the shape as long as the overall dimension fits inside my leathers.

Quote from: ducpainter on May 29, 2011, 06:36:06 AM
'Zactly.

I don't care about the shape as long as the overall dimension fits inside my leathers.

yes sir.
For the first time in my life, I'm having to drop a couple of lbs to fit into my leathers better. This getting older shit was only supposed to happen to other people!

Race didn't go too well.   

Completed one leg each of the run and bike and then I was toast.

I could feel the heat starting to get to me and wanted to quit before they had to clean me up off the track.

Next year I will be better prepared and hopefully won't be in a car accident 3 days before.

Got up and went for a ride this am.   

Quote from: DesmoDiva on May 29, 2011, 06:46:06 AM
Race didn't go too well.   

Completed one leg each of the run and bike and then I was toast.

I could feel the heat starting to get to me and wanted to quit before they had to clean me up off the track.

Next year I will be better prepared and hopefully won't be in a car accident 3 days before.

Got up and went for a ride this am.   

I say great job for getting out there and even attempting it.

I'd bet there's a large percentage of people who would have taken the accident as a convenient excuse to bail.

I agree with Randy - way to go Diva!!  


I did an alumni bike ride yesterday with Team in Training. It was really geat to see some old friends and especially great to hook up with my old coaches.

This season alone, the local chapter raised over $100,000 for clinical research and treatment of cancer.

went surfing, got pounded! 

did yard work today.

Every time I say I need to exercise because I'm out of shape, Sac Duc always reminds me, "Round is a shape...!"   

Thanks Carl...   

Quote from: The Bacon Junkie on May 30, 2011, 10:10:41 PM
Every time I say I need to exercise because I'm out of shape, Sac Duc always reminds me, "Round is a shape...!"   

Thanks Carl...   

I'm helping.   

Seriously though, now that DIMBY is over we should start dialing back the alcohol intake a bit. That will help us shed some pounds right there.

sac