Hey guys,
So I weighed myself, and I lost one pound this week. Not a really big change but still managed to make me happy (: I hope all of you have a good weekend and stay strong.
So I weighed myself, and I lost one pound this week. Not a really big change but still managed to make me happy (: I hope all of you have a good weekend and stay strong.
- Rough Age 22
- Height 5'3"
- Current Weight 190
- Target Weight 145
- Why Now? Because i just got out of the army and in the last 19 months i put on 36 lbs and i want to get back to how i was in the army
- How So? Diet and Excersize
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Name: Donna
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Location: New York, New York
Languages: English, shameful French, beginner Spanish
Hobbies: Basically what everyone else says, you know - reading, writing (fiction, specifically), music, photography, going to concerts when I can, hanging out with friends, etc. I've also recently become a lot more interested in language and culture.
Do you want snail mail penpals?: Yes, but I have a feeling it'd be a bad idea for me to have them at this point in time. :( I live with my parents and I'm pretty sure they would kill me if they found out I'd given our address out to random people on the internet (and that would be inevitable once the first letter arrives, aha), so we'll have to stick to e-mail for the time being. I'd still rather write actual letters than just chat, though.
Do you want new livejournal friends?: Nah, I don't really use LJ anymore. I've just been looking for a pen pal and realized what a great resource this could be, so I dug up my old account.
What are some countries do you want to meet friends from?: Any!
Favorite movies: American History X, Anchorman, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Edward Scissorhands, Juno, The Shining, Zoolander...I'm not very picky when it comes to movies. I've seen a little bit of everything, including a bunch of classics, although I'm not a movie buff at all. I like movies a lot; I just usually don't go out of my way to see them.
Favorite television shows: I don't watch much tv, so I pretty much consider everything I do watch a guilty pleasure...insert overly dramatic and cliche teen dramas (Gossip Girl, sigh) here. I also like a bunch of syndicated sitcoms and shows about travel and food.
Favorite music: A very small sampling: Chairlift, Chromeo, Cobra Starship, Death Cab for Cutie, Empires, Flight of the Conchords, Forgive Durden, Green Day, The Hush Sound, MGMT, Panic(!) At the Disco, Paramore, Passion Pit, Phantom Planet, The Postal Service, Rilo Kiley, Say Anything, The Spill Canvas, Tegan and Sara, This is Ivy League, Tilly and the Wall, Versaemerge, Weezer, old school slow jams, etc. I really love music and would love to maybe exchange mixtapes and recommendations if you have similar taste to mine. You don't have to in order to be my pen pal, of course, as long as you're not the type of person who's going to try and belittle me if you don't think my taste is "good." That goes for anything, not just music.
Favorite foods/drinks: I'm a chocoholic, oh man. There is no such thing as too chocolatey in my world.
Favorite books: I haven't been reading much lately, which kind of breaks my heart since I've always loved to. In the past, though, I've liked some Palahniuk, James Baldwin, Oscar Wilde, and classic (meaning pre-Disney) fairy tales, among tons of others. I'll give anything a chance, but I've never really been into fantasy or the supernatural. Except for Harry Potter.
I'd love to try being pen pals with anyone age 15-23 or so :) Though I'll warn (is that the right word?) you that I'm kind of a nerd and I have a pretty dry and very silly sense of humor. If you're still interested, just send me an e-mail at deathgoestodisco@gmail.com! Like I said before, I'd really love to try writing actual letters even through e-mail (you know, in something like that handy dandy "write a friendly letter!" format that we all learned in 3rd grade or so), but I don't mind chatting.
I actually made a nearly identical post to this a few months ago, but it didn't work out because I ended up going on vacation somewhere I didn't have internet just a day or two after I posted and too much time passed. I hope to have some luck this time!
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Location: New York, New York
Languages: English, shameful French, beginner Spanish
Hobbies: Basically what everyone else says, you know - reading, writing (fiction, specifically), music, photography, going to concerts when I can, hanging out with friends, etc. I've also recently become a lot more interested in language and culture.
Do you want snail mail penpals?: Yes, but I have a feeling it'd be a bad idea for me to have them at this point in time. :( I live with my parents and I'm pretty sure they would kill me if they found out I'd given our address out to random people on the internet (and that would be inevitable once the first letter arrives, aha), so we'll have to stick to e-mail for the time being. I'd still rather write actual letters than just chat, though.
Do you want new livejournal friends?: Nah, I don't really use LJ anymore. I've just been looking for a pen pal and realized what a great resource this could be, so I dug up my old account.
What are some countries do you want to meet friends from?: Any!
Favorite movies: American History X, Anchorman, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, Edward Scissorhands, Juno, The Shining, Zoolander...I'm not very picky when it comes to movies. I've seen a little bit of everything, including a bunch of classics, although I'm not a movie buff at all. I like movies a lot; I just usually don't go out of my way to see them.
Favorite television shows: I don't watch much tv, so I pretty much consider everything I do watch a guilty pleasure...insert overly dramatic and cliche teen dramas (Gossip Girl, sigh) here. I also like a bunch of syndicated sitcoms and shows about travel and food.
Favorite music: A very small sampling: Chairlift, Chromeo, Cobra Starship, Death Cab for Cutie, Empires, Flight of the Conchords, Forgive Durden, Green Day, The Hush Sound, MGMT, Panic(!) At the Disco, Paramore, Passion Pit, Phantom Planet, The Postal Service, Rilo Kiley, Say Anything, The Spill Canvas, Tegan and Sara, This is Ivy League, Tilly and the Wall, Versaemerge, Weezer, old school slow jams, etc. I really love music and would love to maybe exchange mixtapes and recommendations if you have similar taste to mine. You don't have to in order to be my pen pal, of course, as long as you're not the type of person who's going to try and belittle me if you don't think my taste is "good." That goes for anything, not just music.
Favorite foods/drinks: I'm a chocoholic, oh man. There is no such thing as too chocolatey in my world.
Favorite books: I haven't been reading much lately, which kind of breaks my heart since I've always loved to. In the past, though, I've liked some Palahniuk, James Baldwin, Oscar Wilde, and classic (meaning pre-Disney) fairy tales, among tons of others. I'll give anything a chance, but I've never really been into fantasy or the supernatural. Except for Harry Potter.
I'd love to try being pen pals with anyone age 15-23 or so :) Though I'll warn (is that the right word?) you that I'm kind of a nerd and I have a pretty dry and very silly sense of humor. If you're still interested, just send me an e-mail at deathgoestodisco@gmail.com! Like I said before, I'd really love to try writing actual letters even through e-mail (you know, in something like that handy dandy "write a friendly letter!" format that we all learned in 3rd grade or so), but I don't mind chatting.
I actually made a nearly identical post to this a few months ago, but it didn't work out because I ended up going on vacation somewhere I didn't have internet just a day or two after I posted and too much time passed. I hope to have some luck this time!
My friend is having a hard time right now.
She has always been beautiful, but she has a hard time seeing that for herself.
She had always struggled with depression, and right now she is at an all time low.
I had the idea to send her happy mail. Loads of happy mail.
Nothing stating me or this post. And, please don't address her depression. Happy, cute things would really help. She loves baby animals, and kawaii type things. Postcards.
If you would be interested in cheering up a stranger, comment here and I will message you her address.
Also, if you know anywhere else I can post this idea, let me know.
She has always been beautiful, but she has a hard time seeing that for herself.
She had always struggled with depression, and right now she is at an all time low.
I had the idea to send her happy mail. Loads of happy mail.
Nothing stating me or this post. And, please don't address her depression. Happy, cute things would really help. She loves baby animals, and kawaii type things. Postcards.
If you would be interested in cheering up a stranger, comment here and I will message you her address.
Also, if you know anywhere else I can post this idea, let me know.
So. A wise man (my boyfriend) once said:
"You can only expect to get as much out of your workout as you put into it."
I'm sure that phrase has been tossed around by fitness people for awhile, but it was what I needed to hear last week. I was working out about 15 minutes a day, sometimes less, but telling myself that I didn't know why I wasn't see more results. We talked about it, and he eventually got around to that enlightening phrase. Something just clicked inside of my head. And that's one of my mantras when I'm exercising now.
If I give a half-assed effort, I can expect half-assed results on the scale. If I push myself, and give it all I have, then I can feel good about losing however much I can that week.
Those thoughts have just really helped my mind frame this week, and I thought I would share.
- Mood:
bouncy
Okay girls, I need someone to find me a picture of Tuomas with Tony Kakko. There's one I'm thinking of where they're like...in a hallway together or something. Anyway, I want you to find me a photo of them together and I want it to be kinda big and clear =) Please and thank you
Lately I've noticed that I have become very lazy. I have a lot of things to do, and I do them, they just don't really require much physical effort beyond typing and flipping pages. Every week I like to make a list of goals of things that I want to/need to accomplish and I decided to put on 30 minutes of exercise a day for this week.
I think that the changes that we make to change our lifestyles are generally gradual and accumulate along with our weight-loss. What are some goals that you hope to accomplish this week to improve your health? I find that looking forward to accomplishing a smaller, faster goal helps me maintain excitement about the larger goals that seem farther off (not to mention, helps me accomplish that goal as well).
I think that the changes that we make to change our lifestyles are generally gradual and accumulate along with our weight-loss. What are some goals that you hope to accomplish this week to improve your health? I find that looking forward to accomplishing a smaller, faster goal helps me maintain excitement about the larger goals that seem farther off (not to mention, helps me accomplish that goal as well).
Name: Sophie
Age: 17
Birthday: July 11
Gender: Female
Location: San Francisco, CA
Occupation: High school
Languages: English, enough French
Status: Single
About me: I am very indecisive, I like coffee and cigarettes, I am a photographer, I live in San Francisco, I am a girl, I like to write, sometimes I accidentally fall asleep on the beach.
Music: Everything, everything... Grizzly Bear, Of Montreal, Bibio, Phoenix, Iron and Wine, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Steve Aoki, etcetera etcetera
Movies: Woody Allen films, Mon Oncle, Ghost World, things like that
Books: Everything, truly. Currently reading Swann's Way by Marcel Proust
TV: I've got no cable
Pen pal Info:
How many pen pals do you have? – None whatsoever
How many pen pals do you want? – As many as I can handle I suppose
Do you want LJ friends? – Yes please... I haven't got any yet!
Do you want snail mail pals? – Most definitely
How long are your letters? – Probably not terribly long unless I'm really really excited about what I'm writing
Do you handwrite or type? – Both, but I prefer typing
Reply time? – 1 to 2 days please
Would you like your pen pal to be male or female? – Preferably female but male is fine as well
Where would you like them to be from? – Europe's cool, but anywhere really
Age preference? – Umm... 15 - 21, I guess.
What are you looking for in a penpal? – Wit.
Age: 17
Birthday: July 11
Gender: Female
Location: San Francisco, CA
Occupation: High school
Languages: English, enough French
Status: Single
About me: I am very indecisive, I like coffee and cigarettes, I am a photographer, I live in San Francisco, I am a girl, I like to write, sometimes I accidentally fall asleep on the beach.
Music: Everything, everything... Grizzly Bear, Of Montreal, Bibio, Phoenix, Iron and Wine, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Steve Aoki, etcetera etcetera
Movies: Woody Allen films, Mon Oncle, Ghost World, things like that
Books: Everything, truly. Currently reading Swann's Way by Marcel Proust
TV: I've got no cable
Pen pal Info:
How many pen pals do you have? – None whatsoever
How many pen pals do you want? – As many as I can handle I suppose
Do you want LJ friends? – Yes please... I haven't got any yet!
Do you want snail mail pals? – Most definitely
How long are your letters? – Probably not terribly long unless I'm really really excited about what I'm writing
Do you handwrite or type? – Both, but I prefer typing
Reply time? – 1 to 2 days please
Would you like your pen pal to be male or female? – Preferably female but male is fine as well
Where would you like them to be from? – Europe's cool, but anywhere really
Age preference? – Umm... 15 - 21, I guess.
What are you looking for in a penpal? – Wit.
So I've lost 30 pounds since june, which is about half of what i set out to lose. i went from 195 to 165, hoping to get down to 135 at the very least. at 5'5", i think that's a reasonable goal.
so everything is going swimmingly - i'm eating better, all my old clothes are too big, i have a healthy, steady loss of 1-2 pounds a week.
BUT - i feel awful. i've never been this self-conscious before in my life. every time i weigh myself i'm terrified that i won't lose anything this time or heaven forbid, gain something. most of all, i'm worried that i won't feel any better about myself at 135 than i did at 195 and than i do right now. all these indicators - weight, dress size, positive comments from people - don't seem to sink in. i still feel fat and awful. i mean, 165 isn't thin by any means (i still wear a size 12-14), but i'm getting really worried about just how concerned with my weight i am. i'm honestly terriffied that one morning i'll get up on the scale and i'll be back at 195.
what's compounding this is that i have a week sometimes when i don't lose anything. it's happened before and then things get back on track, but i just had one now and i'm so scared that this is where is stops, that i'm just going to stay this size forever, maybe because i've never really been smaller than a size 12 in my adult life.
sorry for this long freakout post. has anyone else dealt with the same thing? i'm just so upset with myself and i'm worried because i'm so self-conscious and i'm scrutinizing everything i eat to death, worrying about every pound, and this wasn't what i set out to do. i set out to lose weight to feel BETTER, not grind myself down with anxiety...
so everything is going swimmingly - i'm eating better, all my old clothes are too big, i have a healthy, steady loss of 1-2 pounds a week.
BUT - i feel awful. i've never been this self-conscious before in my life. every time i weigh myself i'm terrified that i won't lose anything this time or heaven forbid, gain something. most of all, i'm worried that i won't feel any better about myself at 135 than i did at 195 and than i do right now. all these indicators - weight, dress size, positive comments from people - don't seem to sink in. i still feel fat and awful. i mean, 165 isn't thin by any means (i still wear a size 12-14), but i'm getting really worried about just how concerned with my weight i am. i'm honestly terriffied that one morning i'll get up on the scale and i'll be back at 195.
what's compounding this is that i have a week sometimes when i don't lose anything. it's happened before and then things get back on track, but i just had one now and i'm so scared that this is where is stops, that i'm just going to stay this size forever, maybe because i've never really been smaller than a size 12 in my adult life.
sorry for this long freakout post. has anyone else dealt with the same thing? i'm just so upset with myself and i'm worried because i'm so self-conscious and i'm scrutinizing everything i eat to death, worrying about every pound, and this wasn't what i set out to do. i set out to lose weight to feel BETTER, not grind myself down with anxiety...
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* Rough Age: 19
* Height: 5'5
* Current Weight: 140lbs
* Target Weight: 115 lbs
* Why Now? - i had previously lost 25 lbs (140lbs to 115lbs) and recently noticed that i gained all my weight back. it's heart breaking.
* How So? - before i stuck to a strict strict diet. under 900 calories a day. i plan on doing this again until i lose some weight. progress is the only motivation for me. i need to see some changes before i can stick to something more stable.
* Rough Age: 19
* Height: 5'5
* Current Weight: 140lbs
* Target Weight: 115 lbs
* Why Now? - i had previously lost 25 lbs (140lbs to 115lbs) and recently noticed that i gained all my weight back. it's heart breaking.
* How So? - before i stuck to a strict strict diet. under 900 calories a day. i plan on doing this again until i lose some weight. progress is the only motivation for me. i need to see some changes before i can stick to something more stable.
i had a good gym nite. was on the elliptical for an hour. burned 480 calories and did a total of 5 miles. :-)
Name: You can call me Ria for short from my username
Sex: Unspecified
Age: 25
Birthday: 01-10-84
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Location: England, UK
Orrientation: Unspecified
Main Interests: animals, writing, reading, music, photography, films
Described as: loyal
Significant Other?: yes.
Work?: study.
Tattoos/Piercings: Piercings in the ears, eyebrow and lips.
Music Interest: Metal but i'm open to others
Books Interest: sci-fi fantasy,
Movie Interest: something to get you thinking, world, action.
Do you want email pals? If they want me.
Do you want snailmail pals? If they want me..
How long are your letters? it varies.
How long does it take you to reply? a day.
Would you like your penpal to be male or female? both or neither label
What sex do you want them to be?: not important.
What race do you want them to be?: Doesn't matter.
Where do you want them to be from?: everywhere
What age do you want them to be?: Doesn't matter.
Sex: Unspecified
Age: 25
Birthday: 01-10-84
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Location: England, UK
Orrientation: Unspecified
Main Interests: animals, writing, reading, music, photography, films
Described as: loyal
Significant Other?: yes.
Work?: study.
Tattoos/Piercings: Piercings in the ears, eyebrow and lips.
Music Interest: Metal but i'm open to others
Books Interest: sci-fi fantasy,
Movie Interest: something to get you thinking, world, action.
Do you want email pals? If they want me.
Do you want snailmail pals? If they want me..
How long are your letters? it varies.
How long does it take you to reply? a day.
Would you like your penpal to be male or female? both or neither label
What sex do you want them to be?: not important.
What race do you want them to be?: Doesn't matter.
Where do you want them to be from?: everywhere
What age do you want them to be?: Doesn't matter.
- Mood:
calm
Okay, ignore any progress posts I've made in pounds. My scale does kilograms, and I'm rubbish at maths and obviously somewhere I've lost my way trying to do the conversions to work out how much weight I'd lost in pounds, so I'm just gonna stick to kg.
First week I joined, I believe I was 94.5kg.
Last week, I was 93.7kg.
This week, I'm a day late weighing myself but I'm 92.6kg.
There we go.
i started my diet 63 days ago, and i've lost 13 pounds. actually, i lost 14. but in the past two weeks i put on half a pound each week. so yeah. now i'm 133.5. ANYWAY, i want to do a diet overhaul. something really rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains .. i don't know. i'm pretty bad at making good meals and diet plans. right now i eat this every day:
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i'm a vegetarian, i'm 17 & a senior .. and i go to the gym 5-7 times a week. i also have ballet 3 hours a week. i use to do 8 hours a week, but i'm soo busy with school and college apps so i can't do it too often D: anyway, here's what i do at the gym:
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do you guys have any suggestions on meals/ diets? easy recipes, etc? i think that i need to rehash my diet to get myself out of this 'plateau' D:
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i'm a vegetarian, i'm 17 & a senior .. and i go to the gym 5-7 times a week. i also have ballet 3 hours a week. i use to do 8 hours a week, but i'm soo busy with school and college apps so i can't do it too often D: anyway, here's what i do at the gym:
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do you guys have any suggestions on meals/ diets? easy recipes, etc? i think that i need to rehash my diet to get myself out of this 'plateau' D:
I discovered live journal upwards of 10 years ago, and I was hooked for a very long time. Some things happened in my life a few years ago, and I no longer had the desire to keep a record of my emotions. I deleted that journal, but decided a few days ago to create a new one. Since starting my weight loss journey, I have struggled to stay focused and on target. I have lost about 40 pounds since April of this year, which is admirable, but I have many more pounds to go. That's where this community comes in. =)
- Age: 23
- Height: 5' 9"
- Current Weight: 264 lbs.
- Target Weight: 170 lbs.
- Why Now? - After my daughter was born, I knew I had to do something about my weight. It wasn't a struggle to lose excess baby weight, since I was forunate enough to gain very little. Rather, I abhor the thought of my baby girl having the same body images that I do. I hate the thought of not being able to play with her, to chase her, and take her for walks, and play in the park, because of my weight. I think much of my messed up relationship with food comes from my childhood, passed down through the generations. And I do not want to be that hinderence for my daughter. I want to be healthy for my family, so that I can be an active part of their lives.
- How So? - I suppose diet-wise, I have combined many of the common diets out there. I strive to eat healthy, natural foods as opposed to "diet" foods. I *try* to stay away from what I know is bad for me. However, living in a house with three others who have great metabolism...it's hard some times. Therefore, I also adopted some of the Weight Watcher's philosophy. I know that if I want something that's not so great for me, I need to eat less throughout the day to compensate, or have a very small portion. On the fitness side, I've always loved exercise, but lately I've been having trouble finding time to. I hoped that creating a journal specifically for documenting my fitness journey would help keep me on track. =)
- Mood:
calm
Hi! I posted the other day about diet pills...scraaatch that.
I want to know of any good exercise videos. My mom just found the "29 minute workout" VHS from the 80's Haha, But I'm lookin for something different! I'm mostly trying to lose stomach weight if that helps?? Thankyou!!!!
I want to know of any good exercise videos. My mom just found the "29 minute workout" VHS from the 80's Haha, But I'm lookin for something different! I'm mostly trying to lose stomach weight if that helps?? Thankyou!!!!
I ran for a bus today and the feeling did not resemble being punched in the chest. It was fine. Woo for increasing stamina!
I don't know if it's the shirt I'm wearing or what. Tonight while cooking dinner I glanced at myself in the dining room mirror. I had to pause. From straight on it looks like I'm getting a waist! YES!
From the side I still have quite a belly. Most of my body fat is in my belly alone (very little in my arms and calves, none on my butt (I have no arse), and some more on my thighs and face...I didn't get fat evenly).
But from the front it looks like I'm getting my figure back. Oh it's no where near where I want it to be yet. But it's getting there.
I'm so happy! I just had to share this with you guys. If anyone on LJ knows how important this is it would be all of you.
Oh...and in case anyone is wondering I'm 5'5", 180 something lbs (haven't weighed myself today), and a size 14 (down from a size 18).
From the side I still have quite a belly. Most of my body fat is in my belly alone (very little in my arms and calves, none on my butt (I have no arse), and some more on my thighs and face...I didn't get fat evenly).
But from the front it looks like I'm getting my figure back. Oh it's no where near where I want it to be yet. But it's getting there.
I'm so happy! I just had to share this with you guys. If anyone on LJ knows how important this is it would be all of you.
Oh...and in case anyone is wondering I'm 5'5", 180 something lbs (haven't weighed myself today), and a size 14 (down from a size 18).
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I've posted before and have gotten some really amazing penpals but I thought I'd try again. Getting letters less and less frequently lately.
Name: Ronan
Age: 20
Date of Birth: July 14
Gender: Biologically male. It changes from day to day.
Sexuality: Pansexual
Location: Currently, California
Occupation: Student
Hair: Dyed a lot. Currently black and natural looking but it's not natural because it was just dyed pink. >_<
Eyes: Black holes of darkness. Ooh, spooky.
Ethnicity: Asian (sigh)
Nationality: Japanese (sigh)
Language: English, Dutch, Japanese (sigh), some French
Looking for: Cool people that are cool
Tattoos/Piercings: 2 tattoos, 4 piercings
Religion: Technically, Shinto. But I shun religion
About me (basics): So, I'm Japanese (sigh) but born and raised in Belgium (yay). I'm fluent in Japanese (sigh) and Dutch (yay). Also fluent in English so I can talk to you Americans and stuff and actually know what you're saying. Cool, right? Um, I'm five foot three and I like piggy back rides. I like boys, but I also like girls. Just not as much because they have this gaping hole that eats people ALIVE. I'm in my third year of college and kind of bat shit insane at times. I crossdress frequently because I'm uber genderconfuzzed. I don't know if I'm a boy or a girl. I mean, I KNOW I'm a boy because there's physical evidence but sometimes I like to dress up in pretty dresses and get compliments. Other then that, I'm kind of normal. I also like beavers.
Hobbies: Staring at walls, staring at cute boys, staring at squirrels, staring in general. Shoppinggg...making people think I actually have female genitalia. You know, normal stuff. Reading and writing is the normal stuff. Bubble wrap is my favorite past time. Or stealing makeup from my twin sister.
Music: Blegh, this question. Whyyy. I like Indie. I also like German music. Like..yeah..I like Tokio Hotel. But omg, no, I am not a 14 year old girl. This blows your mind, doesn't it? I also like Nena, LaFee, Panik, Silbermond and actual good bands too. For American music, I like stuff like Death Cab, Spoon, Belle & Sebastian, Tegan & Sara, The Dresden Dolls, Anberlin, Muse, Aqualung, OK Go, The Cliks, The Feeling, Goo Goo Dolls, and lots of other shit.
Books: Lolita, Battle Royale, The Picture of Dorian Grey, OUT, anything by Neil Gaiman. Blah blah blah.
TV: I like shows similar to Project Runway and America's Next Top Model. Cooking shows are sometimes fun too because I really like to cook. Scrubs amuses me, as does Family Guy and South Park.
Movies: Oh god, movies. Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Shortbus top my list, I think. Then followed by Velvet Goldmine and Rocky Horror. Followed by the Emperor's New Groove and Mysterious Skin. Also really in to underground LGBT movies.
How long are your emails/letters? Kind of depends on how long the letter I get is. Or if I had a really interesting day, then the letter will be pretty damn long.
Do you hand-write or type? Hand-write. I think it's more personal.
How long does it take you to reply to an email/letter? An email - couple hours. I'm always on the computer. A letter - about a day, two tops. But then there's always the timespan of the flipping postal service (like the actual mail people..not the band).
What age/gender would you like your email/pen pal to be? Oh balls, I don't care. I would prefer over 16/17 so I don't feel like a total pedo but whatever. Gender...any is fine with me. Girl, boy, trans, hermy, gender fluid, no gender, whatever else I'm missing.
Where would you like them to be from? Anywhere in the whole universe. :3
Name: Ronan
Age: 20
Date of Birth: July 14
Gender: Biologically male. It changes from day to day.
Sexuality: Pansexual
Location: Currently, California
Occupation: Student
Hair: Dyed a lot. Currently black and natural looking but it's not natural because it was just dyed pink. >_<
Eyes: Black holes of darkness. Ooh, spooky.
Ethnicity: Asian (sigh)
Nationality: Japanese (sigh)
Language: English, Dutch, Japanese (sigh), some French
Looking for: Cool people that are cool
Tattoos/Piercings: 2 tattoos, 4 piercings
Religion: Technically, Shinto. But I shun religion
About me (basics): So, I'm Japanese (sigh) but born and raised in Belgium (yay). I'm fluent in Japanese (sigh) and Dutch (yay). Also fluent in English so I can talk to you Americans and stuff and actually know what you're saying. Cool, right? Um, I'm five foot three and I like piggy back rides. I like boys, but I also like girls. Just not as much because they have this gaping hole that eats people ALIVE. I'm in my third year of college and kind of bat shit insane at times. I crossdress frequently because I'm uber genderconfuzzed. I don't know if I'm a boy or a girl. I mean, I KNOW I'm a boy because there's physical evidence but sometimes I like to dress up in pretty dresses and get compliments. Other then that, I'm kind of normal. I also like beavers.
Hobbies: Staring at walls, staring at cute boys, staring at squirrels, staring in general. Shoppinggg...making people think I actually have female genitalia. You know, normal stuff. Reading and writing is the normal stuff. Bubble wrap is my favorite past time. Or stealing makeup from my twin sister.
Music: Blegh, this question. Whyyy. I like Indie. I also like German music. Like..yeah..I like Tokio Hotel. But omg, no, I am not a 14 year old girl. This blows your mind, doesn't it? I also like Nena, LaFee, Panik, Silbermond and actual good bands too. For American music, I like stuff like Death Cab, Spoon, Belle & Sebastian, Tegan & Sara, The Dresden Dolls, Anberlin, Muse, Aqualung, OK Go, The Cliks, The Feeling, Goo Goo Dolls, and lots of other shit.
Books: Lolita, Battle Royale, The Picture of Dorian Grey, OUT, anything by Neil Gaiman. Blah blah blah.
TV: I like shows similar to Project Runway and America's Next Top Model. Cooking shows are sometimes fun too because I really like to cook. Scrubs amuses me, as does Family Guy and South Park.
Movies: Oh god, movies. Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Shortbus top my list, I think. Then followed by Velvet Goldmine and Rocky Horror. Followed by the Emperor's New Groove and Mysterious Skin. Also really in to underground LGBT movies.
How long are your emails/letters? Kind of depends on how long the letter I get is. Or if I had a really interesting day, then the letter will be pretty damn long.
Do you hand-write or type? Hand-write. I think it's more personal.
How long does it take you to reply to an email/letter? An email - couple hours. I'm always on the computer. A letter - about a day, two tops. But then there's always the timespan of the flipping postal service (like the actual mail people..not the band).
What age/gender would you like your email/pen pal to be? Oh balls, I don't care. I would prefer over 16/17 so I don't feel like a total pedo but whatever. Gender...any is fine with me. Girl, boy, trans, hermy, gender fluid, no gender, whatever else I'm missing.
Where would you like them to be from? Anywhere in the whole universe. :3
Hello everyone, I hope everyone is doing good so far. I just joined livejournal and this community literally within the past hour. I've never tried posting weight loss or anything like that online, let alone having anyone else know that i'm dieting. I'm really shy in person but once you know me and hang out with me you'll want me to chill out, lol. So here's all the goodies for everyone to look at:
age: 21
height: 5' 11"
current weight: 215-ish pounds
target weight: 140
why now? because my last boyfriend used me and i know im better than that and that once i lose this weight i will have all the confidence in the world and wont care what silly boys think (especially that one guy friend that is a chubby chaser). also, i cant stand the thought of being 230 or even worse 250, which was my heaviest and i was only 15 yrs old.
How so? by not eating all the chips and fast food in the world and actually eating some veggies and actually doing some sort of activity that doesnt just put me in front of the tv or computer for hours on end. i'll admit i'm a sims freak and now also a WoW freak, tsk tsk.
goodnight and goodluck everyone
xoxo
age: 21
height: 5' 11"
current weight: 215-ish pounds
target weight: 140
why now? because my last boyfriend used me and i know im better than that and that once i lose this weight i will have all the confidence in the world and wont care what silly boys think (especially that one guy friend that is a chubby chaser). also, i cant stand the thought of being 230 or even worse 250, which was my heaviest and i was only 15 yrs old.
How so? by not eating all the chips and fast food in the world and actually eating some veggies and actually doing some sort of activity that doesnt just put me in front of the tv or computer for hours on end. i'll admit i'm a sims freak and now also a WoW freak, tsk tsk.
goodnight and goodluck everyone
xoxo
- Mood:
sleepy - Music:Breathe Carolina
[x]Name: Sharyla
[X]Sex: Female
[x]Age: 24
[x]Birthday: September 26th, 1985
[x]Sign: Libra
[x]Location:Meadville, PA, USA
[x]E-mail:mybooksmylove@live.com
[x]Main Interests: Reading, internet, school, t.v.
[x]Described as: loud, obnoxious, funny, compassionate, sarcastic, fun, loyal
[x]Significant Other?: Yup :) Fiance', newly engaged.
[x]Work?: I work as a telesales rep for a business publications company
[x]Tattoos/Piercings: Tongue is pierced and I have 10 tattoos
[x]Who are your favorite bands/singers?: All time favorite band is Red Hot Chili Peppers
[x]Favorite Books: I read everything. Eventually I want to be a professional book reviewer. I'm currently reading The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and my all time favorite is Good Omens
[X]Favorite Movie: I'm a sucker for the chick flick, which is weird because I'm not
[X]Favorite T.V. Show: Drama: Criminal Minds Comedy: Big Bang Theory
[X]Specifically Seeking: Pen pals who won't be offended if there is a lull from time to time due to a busy life.
[x]What sex do you want them to be?: Doesn't matter.
[x]What race do you want them to be?: It sooo doesn't matter
[x]Where do you want them to be from?: don't care
[x]What age do you want them to be?: it doesn't matter, as long as your mature.
I look forward to hopefully meeting a couple great people. I will say that the chances of your receiving a typed letter instead of written will be high because I'm likely to just type letters to keep my mind off of school when I get stressed, and such. I'm really looking for someone who is more interested in making a life long friend than what letters look like and how often we write. I hope to find someone like that here. If you're interested, please email me as I don't check my LJ all too often. mybooksmylove@live.com
[X]Sex: Female
[x]Age: 24
[x]Birthday: September 26th, 1985
[x]Sign: Libra
[x]Location:Meadville, PA, USA
[x]E-mail:mybooksmylove@live.com
[x]Main Interests: Reading, internet, school, t.v.
[x]Described as: loud, obnoxious, funny, compassionate, sarcastic, fun, loyal
[x]Significant Other?: Yup :) Fiance', newly engaged.
[x]Work?: I work as a telesales rep for a business publications company
[x]Tattoos/Piercings: Tongue is pierced and I have 10 tattoos
[x]Who are your favorite bands/singers?: All time favorite band is Red Hot Chili Peppers
[x]Favorite Books: I read everything. Eventually I want to be a professional book reviewer. I'm currently reading The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and my all time favorite is Good Omens
[X]Favorite Movie: I'm a sucker for the chick flick, which is weird because I'm not
[X]Favorite T.V. Show: Drama: Criminal Minds Comedy: Big Bang Theory
[X]Specifically Seeking: Pen pals who won't be offended if there is a lull from time to time due to a busy life.
[x]What sex do you want them to be?: Doesn't matter.
[x]What race do you want them to be?: It sooo doesn't matter
[x]Where do you want them to be from?: don't care
[x]What age do you want them to be?: it doesn't matter, as long as your mature.
I look forward to hopefully meeting a couple great people. I will say that the chances of your receiving a typed letter instead of written will be high because I'm likely to just type letters to keep my mind off of school when I get stressed, and such. I'm really looking for someone who is more interested in making a life long friend than what letters look like and how often we write. I hope to find someone like that here. If you're interested, please email me as I don't check my LJ all too often. mybooksmylove@live.com
Please don't be limited by what's below. Just some random things.
[X]Name: Christine
[X]Age: 13, but stop right there. I am a random, fun-loving teenager, but at the same time I am very serious and I understand the world around me on a deep level. So please don't underestimate me. I hate that.
[X]Gender: Female
[X]Birthday: February the 1st (I'm an Aquarius. Now you know why I am like I am. :] )
[x]About me: I need to put a cheesey staple on everything. It's like my idenity. I'm always looking for something to make me stand out. I'm random and always laughing, but I'm not afraid to ask the big questions. I love to see different cultures, and I'm kind of a history buff. I journal a bit and love to read/draw/write.
[X]I prefer:
I want someone who isn't just a penpal, but a friend. Someone I can see the world through, but also someone whos' a person and I can relate to. Someone who's fun, too.
And if you'd get annoyed with recieving random add-ons, like leaves, pictures, post cards, cheap suvineers, etc....Then don't even try me.
I don't care where your from, or your age, or what gender you are (Though if your a guy I'd really feel weird if your, like, 20.....I'd be more comfortable around a female...). Just that you can read english. ;)
I hope that works...
OH! Almost forgot:
I am an anime/manga freak, though Naruto annoys me, so don't even steriotype me like that.
Now ya know!
And knowing is half the battle!
(Now where did I hear that..........)
E-mail: xFadingLaughterx@aim
[X]Name: Christine
[X]Age: 13, but stop right there. I am a random, fun-loving teenager, but at the same time I am very serious and I understand the world around me on a deep level. So please don't underestimate me. I hate that.
[X]Gender: Female
[X]Birthday: February the 1st (I'm an Aquarius. Now you know why I am like I am. :] )
[x]About me: I need to put a cheesey staple on everything. It's like my idenity. I'm always looking for something to make me stand out. I'm random and always laughing, but I'm not afraid to ask the big questions. I love to see different cultures, and I'm kind of a history buff. I journal a bit and love to read/draw/write.
[X]I prefer:
I want someone who isn't just a penpal, but a friend. Someone I can see the world through, but also someone whos' a person and I can relate to. Someone who's fun, too.
And if you'd get annoyed with recieving random add-ons, like leaves, pictures, post cards, cheap suvineers, etc....Then don't even try me.
I don't care where your from, or your age, or what gender you are (Though if your a guy I'd really feel weird if your, like, 20.....I'd be more comfortable around a female...). Just that you can read english. ;)
I hope that works...
OH! Almost forgot:
I am an anime/manga freak, though Naruto annoys me, so don't even steriotype me like that.
Now ya know!
And knowing is half the battle!
(Now where did I hear that..........)
E-mail: xFadingLaughterx@aim
- Mood:
giddy
i skipped classes today... *woohoo!!!* so i could make this paper-thingy for InfoDok-class. it's made now and i thought that now i have time to do it i'd write down what i've eaten today. :)
breakfast at 11 am (yay!!! it's been so long since i had breakfast that late haha!): two buns with cheese and a cup of green tea
lunch at 1 pm: 1 slice of dark bread with chicken-sausage on and a cup of green tea
in between meal at 3 pm: a banana and one of the Halloween buns Marie Louise made for last Saturday. and a cup of camomille tea.
in between of these i've had about 5 pieces of candy and three cups of tea.
after i've written this entry i'll go and heat up my leftovers: rice and meat sauce with lots of onion and red pepper in and a little bit of low fat cheese on top and at least one cup of tea.
i might eat a few more pieces of candy later tonight and about 3 liters of tea :D it's pretty cold so tea makes me feel warm and comfy :)
i don't think this is a very common day for me meal-wise. but it's a day with meals so i thought i'd just write it in anyway. :D
---------UPDATE--------
wasn't able to eat a whole plate of dinner. i feel like i've eaten a whole cow and not just about 100grams of it (along with other things of course).
breakfast at 11 am (yay!!! it's been so long since i had breakfast that late haha!): two buns with cheese and a cup of green tea
lunch at 1 pm: 1 slice of dark bread with chicken-sausage on and a cup of green tea
in between meal at 3 pm: a banana and one of the Halloween buns Marie Louise made for last Saturday. and a cup of camomille tea.
in between of these i've had about 5 pieces of candy and three cups of tea.
after i've written this entry i'll go and heat up my leftovers: rice and meat sauce with lots of onion and red pepper in and a little bit of low fat cheese on top and at least one cup of tea.
i might eat a few more pieces of candy later tonight and about 3 liters of tea :D it's pretty cold so tea makes me feel warm and comfy :)
i don't think this is a very common day for me meal-wise. but it's a day with meals so i thought i'd just write it in anyway. :D
---------UPDATE--------
wasn't able to eat a whole plate of dinner. i feel like i've eaten a whole cow and not just about 100grams of it (along with other things of course).
Afternoon all,
I think it's time for me to introduce myself
Rough Age: 20
Height: 5'10"
Current Weight: 194
Target Weight: 145
Why Now? - After battling with anorexia and bulimia between 14 and 16 and gaining more weight than I should while recovering, I finally feel as though I'm stable enough within myself to get back to a healthy weight without going over the top. Obviously this is a concern for me, hence why I joined this community so that I can be supported for any weight loss, and not berate myself if I have a little difficulty in losing the weight.
How So? - Diet and exercise! Keeping calories down to about 1500-1750, and going for long walks three or four times a week. I'm not a fan of the gym - I like to be outside. Also, walking gives me time to think everything through and I use it to de-stress myself already - nothing beats walking in the countryside for me =]
Hope everyone's ok and doing swell xx
I think it's time for me to introduce myself
Rough Age: 20
Height: 5'10"
Current Weight: 194
Target Weight: 145
Why Now? - After battling with anorexia and bulimia between 14 and 16 and gaining more weight than I should while recovering, I finally feel as though I'm stable enough within myself to get back to a healthy weight without going over the top. Obviously this is a concern for me, hence why I joined this community so that I can be supported for any weight loss, and not berate myself if I have a little difficulty in losing the weight.
How So? - Diet and exercise! Keeping calories down to about 1500-1750, and going for long walks three or four times a week. I'm not a fan of the gym - I like to be outside. Also, walking gives me time to think everything through and I use it to de-stress myself already - nothing beats walking in the countryside for me =]
Hope everyone's ok and doing swell xx
i read the mod post and thought that i had to give a little update on my (lack of) weightloss. :D
i started out 1½ years back at 96 kgs. then a year back i was down to 87kgs. since then my weight has been yoyoing and i am right now weighing 89 kgs. sometimes it's 89.5 and sometimes it's 88.5.
( this is how things are at the moment )
i started out 1½ years back at 96 kgs. then a year back i was down to 87kgs. since then my weight has been yoyoing and i am right now weighing 89 kgs. sometimes it's 89.5 and sometimes it's 88.5.
( this is how things are at the moment )
While cleaning up the lists, tags and memories (some good articles and links from people that needed to be added) some timely reminders.
We have had quite a few introductions over the last two months which has been great, and nearly all have followed the userpage intro. No one really cares if you don't want to state your details, but if you want to get cagey about putting your height down or even how you are trying to lose the weight in the first place, members are going to start asking questions. This is a place about positive weight loss, not posting your weight loss and then just expecting people to be positive about it. Personally I have found it entertaining that some have just posted their BMI like members just have to guess, but it doesn't fool too many here.
A sign of a vibrant community is the amount of people who want to post their progress, milestones, pictures and ideas or motivations, so there nothing to prevent people posting their trials and tribulations daily. There however seems to be posts of late that for all the world look like they are attempting to trigger. Excuse me if I take issue with that. There are people here who have survived eating disorders and are still committed to maintaining a healthy weight goal, which may require losing OR gaining weight.
weight_goals is NOT a pro-ED Community, we encourage EDers to 'discuss' their issues, (as in asking other points of view or advice, not drive-by-posting) or are recieving help to manage it. There are times for providing moral support and there are times to say it straight from the heart, that you are foolish to think fasting three days and eating 500 calories is going to be successful.
Good luck on your journey everyone
We have had quite a few introductions over the last two months which has been great, and nearly all have followed the userpage intro. No one really cares if you don't want to state your details, but if you want to get cagey about putting your height down or even how you are trying to lose the weight in the first place, members are going to start asking questions. This is a place about positive weight loss, not posting your weight loss and then just expecting people to be positive about it. Personally I have found it entertaining that some have just posted their BMI like members just have to guess, but it doesn't fool too many here.
A sign of a vibrant community is the amount of people who want to post their progress, milestones, pictures and ideas or motivations, so there nothing to prevent people posting their trials and tribulations daily. There however seems to be posts of late that for all the world look like they are attempting to trigger. Excuse me if I take issue with that. There are people here who have survived eating disorders and are still committed to maintaining a healthy weight goal, which may require losing OR gaining weight.
weight_goals is NOT a pro-ED Community, we encourage EDers to 'discuss' their issues, (as in asking other points of view or advice, not drive-by-posting) or are recieving help to manage it. There are times for providing moral support and there are times to say it straight from the heart, that you are foolish to think fasting three days and eating 500 calories is going to be successful.Good luck on your journey everyone
- Mood:
thoughtful
Name: Yenni (yen)
Age: 27
Birthday: July, 18 '82
Gender: Female
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Occupation: Editor & Graphic Designer @local magazines (somtimes do any other side job realted to designing)
Languages: English, Indonesian language mostly
Status: ... complicated i guess...
About me: Umm.. im not good to explain about myself, let see... im a carefree and easy going person. really interested in sooooo many things. i kinda creative, i luv drawing, making some of scrapbook and graphic design. i luv asian culture, especially japan. thats why i really interested in anime, game and manga, and ever draw manga in my school year life (but since im to shy to showed it, it never been publish). i like to xplore and learn a new thing cause its really enjoyable. my other passion is to learn new languages and now im in the middle of the process to reach my goal to study in japan next year^^ wish me luck! XD
Music: Love all the music, any other genres, as long as i thot its great then im gonna like it^^.
Movies: All movies are great but i like asian movie more than any other. i do enjoy act and dancing or musical movie. i dont like horror or romance too much, 'cause its not good when ur alone rite?
Books: mystery like detective story (XD)
TV: Recently i like japanesse show, Cartoon Kat-tun, its sooo hillarious and giv u a usefull information about unique thing... and food yummy ^^!
Pen pal Info:
How many pen pals do you have? – None, this is my first time... but is there LJ fren counting?
How many pen pals do you want? – The more the merrier^^... who knows, i like to know people^^
Do you want email pals? – Preferably, yes. YM and FB seems fun too.
Do you want snail mail pals? – I guess not =(
How long are your letters? – Depend on wat we were talking and my mood haha.
Do you handwrite or type? – Typing i guess, im not that confidence in my handwriting XP
Reply time? – 1 to 2 days.
Would you like your pen pal to be male or female? – Both!^^.
Where would you like them to be from? – Anywhere around the world.
Age preference? – I dont have any preference, cause rite now i hav a frens that 10 year younger than me. i can be childish and matured depend on the situation, so for me its really enjoyable to talk wit any other people wit different ages^^
What are you looking for in a penpal? – Like what i said, i luv to know people from around the world. its really fun for me to talk or even know them personally. i kinda quiet and shy person but actually i can be a lil bit crazy and fun or random somtime^^
*im not photogenic, so its better to post my drawing than my photo (-___-;)
this is me when im in the middle of deadline...
this is me when im in the middle of deadline...
- Mood:
hungry
Hi! I'm new here.. Trying to shed some pounds. Somehow over the past 6-ish months I've gained a good amount of stomach fat (and that's it!) due to being extremely lazy and gone through some depression... Any idea if any over the counter weight loss or any supplement pills work?? I'd like to know ASAP.. thankyou!!
Also -- Any type of excercises I can do just for stomach weight? I have a treadmill, but that's it. I was looking for old workout videos around my house and I can't seem to find them.. And can I have some advice to motivate myself to exercise? :( I feel very disgusted looking at about 25 pairs of jeans in my room I haven't fit into for several months
Also -- Any type of excercises I can do just for stomach weight? I have a treadmill, but that's it. I was looking for old workout videos around my house and I can't seem to find them.. And can I have some advice to motivate myself to exercise? :( I feel very disgusted looking at about 25 pairs of jeans in my room I haven't fit into for several months
I was inspired by a post a little while ago about the 101 rules of black/death/power metal, etc. so I drew this:
( Props to those who can guess the genre of each. =) )
Here's the link to it on deviantart.
( Props to those who can guess the genre of each. =) )
Here's the link to it on deviantart.
The holiday season is coming up quick... it has my husband and I worried of a possible weight gain. We have yet to gain weight since our weight loss journey but I think 3 days of Thanksgiving dinners might ruin that accomplishment.
We've decided we're going to attempt working out every day starting this month. 7 days of cardio and 3 days of weight lifting. Also, during these 3 Thanksgiving dinners, portion control will be our best friend. I'd find it hard (and ridiculous) to try to find out the calories in each meal (and rude to ask each host "how much of this is in here?"). We want to enjoy our Thanksgiving dinners and it would be rude to show up and not eat.
So, what will you be doing to help get through the holiday season? Are you going to say "screw calories, I'm going to enjoy this and get right back to it after" or will you be cooking healthy versions of Thanksgiving favorites?
We've decided we're going to attempt working out every day starting this month. 7 days of cardio and 3 days of weight lifting. Also, during these 3 Thanksgiving dinners, portion control will be our best friend. I'd find it hard (and ridiculous) to try to find out the calories in each meal (and rude to ask each host "how much of this is in here?"). We want to enjoy our Thanksgiving dinners and it would be rude to show up and not eat.
So, what will you be doing to help get through the holiday season? Are you going to say "screw calories, I'm going to enjoy this and get right back to it after" or will you be cooking healthy versions of Thanksgiving favorites?
- Mood:
curious
eww i binged and purged... i guess i wont get to 119 by sunday...
i had a lot of sodium right after a fast and gained 7 pounds in only one day. and it wont go down. ugh. im disgusted.
i had a lot of sodium right after a fast and gained 7 pounds in only one day. and it wont go down. ugh. im disgusted.
- Location:dumbass
- Mood: crushed
- Music:none
Extract from:
Nikki & David Goldbeck
Don’t fall for Winter weight gain
Nikki & David Goldbeck
Breakfast is the Foundation
Some people love breakfast. Those who don’t should work on finding appealing breakfasts, as studies indicate that people who eat in the morning have less trouble managing their weight. The ideal breakfast supplies carbohydrate for energy - but balances it with protein to keep blood sugar (and insulin) from spiking.
Easy options include ready-to-eat cereals that are made from whole grains, with at least 4 grams of fibre per serving and no more than 6 grams of sugar. (Keep in mind that 4 grams is the equivalent of 1 teaspoon of sugar - use the nutrition info label to check!) Hot cereals are also more popular at this time of year, and eating porridge is one of the easiest ways to get whole grains in at breakfast. To improve the nutritional value of both hot and cold cereals, add a tablespoon or two of wheat germ, a spoonful of ground flaxseed and some chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds.
If a more substantial breakfast is your style, swap the fry for a healthier option. Baked beans, eggs and cheese are all good protein sources and soy or veggie-based options such as sausages and rashers are leaner, lower in calories and generally higher in protein than processed meat counterparts.
Soups and Stews with Substance
You can pack a lot of nutrition and satisfaction into a limited number of calories by preparing bean-and-vegetable soups and stews. The beans provide protein and fibre and even count to your 5-a-day veggie goal. Because soups and stews are easily prepared in quantity (and are usually even better the next day), they are convenient as well.
Roots and Shoots
As the seasons change, so should the vegetables you use. Despite the fact that some vegetables have a reputation as “fattening,” no one ever becomes overweight by eating too many vegetables - although topping them with too much gravy or butter can be a culprit!
Some excellent vegetables to use right now include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, all kinds of cooked greens, fennel (a wonderful aniseed-flavoured vegetable that is too often ignored), beetroot, parsnips, potatoes, swede, turnips and the many varieties of squash and pumpkin.
Bring on the Beans
Legumes (a.k.a. beans and lentils) are the ideal winter food - hearty, warming and very versatile. Buying them in the dried form is economical and practical in the winter when you don’t mind the stove being on for a couple of hours. They require no talent to cook (just soak and simmer) and they can be cooked up in quantity for use over several days.
In addition to being the foundation for some great soups and stews, beans make terrific spreads and pates. They can be transformed into burgers and loaves, they are essential for Mexican tostados and burritos and, on the nutrition score, they are practically fat free, high in protein and one of the best sources of healthy (and filling) dietary fibre.
Cold Weather Salads
Many people think of salad as warm weather food. But vegetables are essential year-round, and a mixture of raw and cooked vegetables is best in most cases. In winter, salads can be made more enticing by giving them added significance. You can do this and still be sparing with calories and fat by focusing on some basic homemade dressings or simply using good olive oil, lemon juice or Balsamic vinegar.
Fruit for when it’s Frosty
While fresh fruit salad is hardly tempting, seasonal fruits can be the basis of winter desserts. Think baked apples and poached pears, stuffed figs and warm plums.
Warming Winter Drinks
If hot chocolate is your downfall, perhaps you can be weaned off this addiction by switching to hot spiced tea instead. Use cinnamon, ginger and freshly ground pepper for punch, and vanilla essence to make it mellow.
Someone once said, “There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” It is the same with food: there is no such thing as a bad season, only inappropriate food choices. Every new season provides new menu opportunities.
FULL ARTICLE: http://www.tescodiets.com/b2b/msndiet/arWhat do you guys do when you're exercising - do you have anything to keep your mind occupied, or do you just go for it?
I find it well too boring when I've not got anything for entertainment. If you're lucky enough to have a machine at home, or are doing something where you're able to watch a DVD at the same time, do it.
It makes the time go by like that and it's a nice way of timing yourself too.
this morning i woke up because i got a message on my phone. i must say that i REALLY woke up when i read it. it was from my brother, Simon, who wrote me that i HAVE to take that talk with dad soon (the talk where i'm going to tell him that i can't stand his wife and eventhough i've tried my best for 20 years it's just not working for me) cos he (simon) can't take much more.
what in the world can drive a boy at the age of 15 to be so sad and frustrated? i was so shocked about it. he called me later today and sounded like he was almost crying when he told me that he is going to avoid coming home for some days now because it's become so terrible with our dad's wife. it's so terrible!!!!
so... i called my dad and asked if we could talk soon. i offered to come to his place monday or tuesday next week when i know he'll be alone at home but he said that he had thought about coming over to my place ( i think mainly to get that plant in my garden he wants so bad and i want to get rid of) by the end of this week. but he said we should talk about it later (later as in: later today). so i called him just now and he sounded like he just wanted to give up on me. he told me that he'll go to his dentist tomorrow and only after that he'll know when his next appointments are and then he'll be able to plan when to see me.
i fear that he's backing out...
but... Lars told me that he's free thursday night so i can come to his place and sleep *yay* but he's having a cold or something.... but he's never sick for so long so perhaps he'll be well by thursday :D
and... SIMON HAS A GIRLFRIEND!!!! *yaaaay* that info totally saved my day!!! :D :D :D i know he's 15 and 15 year-olds do have gfs... but... to me Simon is still my little brother so... it's cuuuuuuuute that he's found himself a gf. :D
perhaps i'll update a little more later on tonight. but i'm not sure....
what in the world can drive a boy at the age of 15 to be so sad and frustrated? i was so shocked about it. he called me later today and sounded like he was almost crying when he told me that he is going to avoid coming home for some days now because it's become so terrible with our dad's wife. it's so terrible!!!!
so... i called my dad and asked if we could talk soon. i offered to come to his place monday or tuesday next week when i know he'll be alone at home but he said that he had thought about coming over to my place ( i think mainly to get that plant in my garden he wants so bad and i want to get rid of) by the end of this week. but he said we should talk about it later (later as in: later today). so i called him just now and he sounded like he just wanted to give up on me. he told me that he'll go to his dentist tomorrow and only after that he'll know when his next appointments are and then he'll be able to plan when to see me.
i fear that he's backing out...
but... Lars told me that he's free thursday night so i can come to his place and sleep *yay* but he's having a cold or something.... but he's never sick for so long so perhaps he'll be well by thursday :D
and... SIMON HAS A GIRLFRIEND!!!! *yaaaay* that info totally saved my day!!! :D :D :D i know he's 15 and 15 year-olds do have gfs... but... to me Simon is still my little brother so... it's cuuuuuuuute that he's found himself a gf. :D
perhaps i'll update a little more later on tonight. but i'm not sure....
I've been literally plateauing for a week. I'm on my period and sick, so I think that might have something to do with it. T_T
- Mood: sick
To those of you who are going:
Friday 6th November has been cancelled, due to poor ticket sales, so now it's just a weekend deal that starts off at 12pm instead of the initially proposed 5.30 pm.
However, you can still catch bands like Gama Bomb, Arthemis and Huron on Saturday and Sunday instead.
For more information, check out Hellfire's official myspace right here.
So who's going?
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neojezebel for the heads up!)
Friday 6th November has been cancelled, due to poor ticket sales, so now it's just a weekend deal that starts off at 12pm instead of the initially proposed 5.30 pm.
However, you can still catch bands like Gama Bomb, Arthemis and Huron on Saturday and Sunday instead.
For more information, check out Hellfire's official myspace right here.
So who's going?
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metal_community (thanks to neojezebel for the heads up!)- Music:Seeming Emptiness - Prospect of Doom | Powered by Last.fm
WHO SHE IS:
Theresa/Theresita.. whatever you wanna call me!
23, Pisces.
total chick...
San Francisco, CA USA
WHAT SHE DIGS:
Family Guy,
Strangers with Candy
Meaningful Conversations
Candles
Alt. Lifestyles
Body Modification
Reading obnoxiously long books
Blank Canvases
Cosmetics and Nail Polish
Music
Poetry
Writing until the ink runs out
Cupcakes
The Beach
Infecting one mind at a time
MUSIC SHE'D DIE WITHOUT:
Social Distortion
Otep
Children of Bodom
The Killers
Nirvana
Hole
Newfound Glory
Mudvayne
Marilyn Manson
Sex Pistols
The Doors
Janis Joplin
Alanis Morissette
Aaron Rise
Nickelback
Motley Crue
WHAT SHE'S LOOKING FOR:
Creative minds
People who have something to say
Someone to swap small packages now and then
LONG LETTERS!!
A long-term pen relationship
Ages 18 and older
Boi or Grrl
E:MAIL: Bellatrix.Is.In@gmail.com
You know the drill.. .
Name: Stephanie
Age: 19
Birthday: March 26th
Gender: female
Location: arizona
E-Mail: dragons_fire90@yahoo.com
Religion: Don't have one. :9
Language: English
Interests: Art, Painting, Carving, Crafts, Sketching, Photography, Poetry, Fantasy, Fantasy Writing, I AM A FURRY and proud
Music: Anything I feel like listening to at the time. from Disturbed to Beethoven.
Movies: Classic Disney movies, Tim Burton's work, Some horrors, Romantic Comedies, Comedies, Some dramas
Books: Anything fantasy or that catches my attention
TV: Mainly cartoons!
Handwritten/Type: Handwritten
Length of Letters: I'd like at least a paragraph, but I'd love to read 3-4 pages as well
Sending Gifts: Nothing creepy please. But I would certainly love to share gifts with my penpals
Time till response: asap!! I'll usually reply as soon as I get them.
Age of Penpal: 25 and under
Male/Female: either
Misc things about me: I love the smell of a freshly blown-out candle, Again, I am a furry, My favorite poet is Edgar Allen Poe, I'd love to try writing short stories to my penpals, I love to go hiking, and, well, you just wouldn't be able to get to know me all in one post!!
Where do you want them to be from? Anywhere. Over seas would be welcomed!
How long have you been penpaling? Just starting! But I love to write. ^-^
How many do you want? 2-3 maybe?
What are you looking for in a penpal? Just someone who is generally interested in the things that I am, a good friendship, and someone who isn't only going to send 1-2 letters then disappear.
Age: 19
Birthday: March 26th
Gender: female
Location: arizona
E-Mail: dragons_fire90@yahoo.com
Religion: Don't have one. :9
Language: English
Interests: Art, Painting, Carving, Crafts, Sketching, Photography, Poetry, Fantasy, Fantasy Writing, I AM A FURRY and proud
Music: Anything I feel like listening to at the time. from Disturbed to Beethoven.
Movies: Classic Disney movies, Tim Burton's work, Some horrors, Romantic Comedies, Comedies, Some dramas
Books: Anything fantasy or that catches my attention
TV: Mainly cartoons!
Handwritten/Type: Handwritten
Length of Letters: I'd like at least a paragraph, but I'd love to read 3-4 pages as well
Sending Gifts: Nothing creepy please. But I would certainly love to share gifts with my penpals
Time till response: asap!! I'll usually reply as soon as I get them.
Age of Penpal: 25 and under
Male/Female: either
Misc things about me: I love the smell of a freshly blown-out candle, Again, I am a furry, My favorite poet is Edgar Allen Poe, I'd love to try writing short stories to my penpals, I love to go hiking, and, well, you just wouldn't be able to get to know me all in one post!!
Where do you want them to be from? Anywhere. Over seas would be welcomed!
How long have you been penpaling? Just starting! But I love to write. ^-^
How many do you want? 2-3 maybe?
What are you looking for in a penpal? Just someone who is generally interested in the things that I am, a good friendship, and someone who isn't only going to send 1-2 letters then disappear.
- Mood:
chipper - Music:Fur Elise
So, for the past three or so weeks I have been doing really well. Eating within my limit, less crap more veggies, going to the gym 6 days a week. I was doing great, losing weight and feeling fantastic. Then, life happened. I started binge eating and just feeling crappy. Eating my feelings not going to the gym. I intended on going to the gym first thing this morning, but instead I just stayed in bed then got up and ate leftover halloween candy.
I just can't get totally motivated. It wanes and waxes. For example, after I ate my candy breakfast and didn't go to the gym I decided I would just make the rest of the day count, I was going to eat well and go to the gym in the evening. Here it is, 8:30, I haven't been to the gym and I ate a candy dinner (lunch was okay, healthy even, so IDK what happened).
I want to get up early and go to the gym first thing tomorrow, but I don't know how to motivate myself. I mean, I know what I want overall. I want to loose roughly 35% of my bodyweight and become healthy and fit into cute clothing and wear a bikini. It is so easy to lose sight of it in the short term and I just get upset and let myself get distracted and I eat my feelings. To clarify, my feelings have nothing to do with my weight, they are about other circumstances in my life that are difficult for me to deal with right now.
So, do you all have any tips for me? Any words of advice?
Thank You,
Kat
I feel like I should add that one of my issues is that I am currently unemployed and I am spending a lot of time at home, doing nothing besides eating because I am a. bored and b. worried about bills. So its kinda cyclical and frustrating.
I just can't get totally motivated. It wanes and waxes. For example, after I ate my candy breakfast and didn't go to the gym I decided I would just make the rest of the day count, I was going to eat well and go to the gym in the evening. Here it is, 8:30, I haven't been to the gym and I ate a candy dinner (lunch was okay, healthy even, so IDK what happened).
I want to get up early and go to the gym first thing tomorrow, but I don't know how to motivate myself. I mean, I know what I want overall. I want to loose roughly 35% of my bodyweight and become healthy and fit into cute clothing and wear a bikini. It is so easy to lose sight of it in the short term and I just get upset and let myself get distracted and I eat my feelings. To clarify, my feelings have nothing to do with my weight, they are about other circumstances in my life that are difficult for me to deal with right now.
So, do you all have any tips for me? Any words of advice?
Thank You,
Kat
I feel like I should add that one of my issues is that I am currently unemployed and I am spending a lot of time at home, doing nothing besides eating because I am a. bored and b. worried about bills. So its kinda cyclical and frustrating.
This is just a for-fun question based on the last post.
What were you for Halloween? Have any pictures?
I was a gypsy . . . pretty much done on a whim with things from my closet due to budget.
How about everyone else?
What were you for Halloween? Have any pictures?
I was a gypsy . . . pretty much done on a whim with things from my closet due to budget.
How about everyone else?
- Mood:accomplished
"As an example to other countries soon to join the industrial age, Norway proved not favourable to Scientific Management. Scientific Management lasted less than a decade in Norwegian culture. It is a country, democratic and egalitarian since the Vikings, with a long tradition in such autonomous occupations as fishing, farming, and lumbering."
I would like to hear the opinion of this forum on the part in bold of this excerpt. Does this seem historically accurate to you?
I would like to hear the opinion of this forum on the part in bold of this excerpt. Does this seem historically accurate to you?
Name: Ashley
Age:23
Gender: Female
Location: Portland, Oregon USA
Occupation: Nanny
Languages: English, alittle french, spanish and finnish.
Orientation: I likes boys
About me: I am a Nanny. I spend my free time crafting, and listening to music.
Interests: Kawaii, Ryan Gosling, Reality TV, Tattoos, Kurt Halsey, Disneyland, Halloween, Tim Burton, Wes Anderson, Seth Rogen, Music, Vintage vinyl, Cooking & Baking, Felt stuffed animals, Alternating my appearance, My family, my cat, Road trips, Wondering around town, Old movie theaters, Scary movies, stand up comedy, Make up, Christmas, Sleeping, Eating, Board games, Cleaning, Working with kids.
Hobbies: Crafting, jewelery making, adding to my Lush bath bomb collection, pilates
Music: Dead Man's Bones, Ratatat, Girl Talk, Gogol Bordello, The Postal Service, Abba, Queen, Taylor Swift, Between The Buried and Me, Daft Punk, Strike Anywhere, Say Anything, HelloGoodbye, New Found Glory, Suffokate, The Acaia Strain, Modest Mouse, Death Cab for Cutie, Architechture in Helsinki, The Arcade Fire, Band of Horses, Micheal Jackson, The Beatles, Stars, Bloc Party, Bob Marley, Paramore, The Decemberist, Mogwai, Beck, Belle and Sebastian, The Black Kids, Mates of State.
Movies: Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, Dirty Dancing, Gremlins, The Goonies, Wizard of Oz, The Science of Sleep, Life Aquatic, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Darjeeling Limited, Superbad, Step Brothers, Amelie, Love me if you Dare, Love Actually, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Moulin Rouge, The Little Mermaid, Juno, The Brothers Bloom.
Books: Stiff, Choke, Lullaby, Invisible Monsters, Lucky, The Lovely Bones, The Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, Magical Thinking, Mad Mad Monday, Running with Scissors, Survivor, Diary, The Body Farm.
TV: How I met your Mother, The Office, Arrested Developement, Intervention, Hoarders, 48 Hours Mystery, 90210 ( the older version) Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Ghost Hunters, Parks and Rec, Glee, Six Feet Under, Scrubs, Dawsons Creek, Buffy, Cake Boss, Amazing Wedding cakes, Ace of Cakes, Say yes to the Dress, Nitro Circus, Fantasy Factory, TrueLife, CSI, Law and Order SVU, Ugly Betty.
Penpal Info:
How many penpals do you have? Right now, none.
How many penpals do you want? Atleast 2
Do you want email pals? Not really
Do you want snail mail? Of course
How long are your letters? A few pages atleast. I also like to include mix cds and stickers and whatnot.
Do you handwrite or type? Handwritten
Reply time?About 3-4 days, sometimes sooner.
Would you like your penpal to be male or female? Either or
Where would you like them to be from? No matter to me
Age preference? My age group 23-25
What are you looking for in a penpal? Someone who enjoys sharing funny stories, and someone I can confide in.
I feel so huge.
The fat just sticks around
The fat just sticks around
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