in this same vein, Riddley Walker by Russel Hoban. i found it much more difficult than Clockwork Orange, also much more rewarding. :)

we're out Katy way and may be interested as well. :)

we had puddles! :party:

OP, your first picture is literally 3 miles from my house! :)

i never thought of the future much. i was a talented cellist and just kinda assumed that would be what my future held...of course, i was wrong. ;) my 2 youngest kids are huge dreamers, and it's always struck me as strange. every day, at least 3 times a day per kid, i hear; 'when i grow up, i'm going to...insert big dream here' i've asked close friends if their kids do this, but i guess it's just my little weirdlings.

i'm a barefoot runner, so these look suspicious to me. when running, a heel strike is bad news even if you have a trampoline strapped to your foot. :001_huh:

the Cave Without a Name outside of Boerne is my favorite cave i've been to in Texas. it's beautiful and personal. it doesn't have that really tourist-ey feel; our tour consisted of my family and one other family.

11 here, and my next two are planned. :)

for myself personally, i don't think i'll ever be able to. it gets out of control very quickly. i allow myself birthday cake and ice cream on birthdays and maybe a dessert on holidays, but that's it. otherwise i'd be digging my size 22 pants out again. :001_huh:

:iagree: it doesn't take all that long and is SO worth it.

i have had better results with this product than anything else out there: http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=UI-1003

i'm the eldest of 1 brother 3 half-sisters 1 half-brother 1 step-sister so that's the eldest of 6 (all but my real brother are my kid's age and younger. it's so strange.)

i eat a ketogenic diet as a lifestyle. here are some examples of what i might eat any day: breakfast: eggs fried in butter or coconut oil bacon, ham, or sausage coffee with whole cream lunch: 1 cup whole fat bulgarian or greek yogurt 1 oz walnuts 1tbsp flaxseed or chia seed 1 scoop flavored whey protein or a big salad with tuna in olive oil and a high fat dressing snack: nuts peanut butter and celery cheese veggie sticks and ranch dip dinner: any meat in any amount. lamb is my favorite :001_wub: any veggies minus potatoes if i make chicken i usually incorporate bacon and cheese. chicken with homemade alfredo sauce is great too. you can do some interesting dessert things with whey protein as well. the bodybuilding.com forums has a keto recipes section has some good stuff. HTH good luck!

my daughter has thrown up from too much sugary/starchy food before. and it gives her a headache and makes her sleepy. in fact, she's the only kid i've ever known not to finish a snowcone or popsicle because it 'has too much sugar'.

i think your predicament is very prevalent in America. nearly everyone here has a definite separation from our cultural roots. i identify strongly with my German heritage, but also with my Texan heritage and my heritage as a Southerner. maybe you should do some research on your roots and the customs and traditions of your ancestors. good luck!

i can't believe no one has mentioned Tumeric.

i really don't have an opinion on this poll, but it made me remember this: my brother used to play soccer with an Indian boy whose parents had immigrated here. His name was Presley and his little brother was named Elvis. they were all about America, and a really awesome family. :)

i do my own yard even though i have a teenage boy. i like it, it's fun/relaxing. :) i couldn't imagine paying someone to do it! :001_huh:

in a ketogenic state where no glycogen is consumed, the brain runs on fat. in my experience, fat is a highly superior brain food.

my oldest ds has just joined a band with some friends of his...and right off the bat he's telling me they need money for equipment. he'll be 15 this week, any ideas on how he can raise some money of his own? he's mowed lawns in the past and that hasn't been too profitable in our neighborhood. any ideas?

my 14 year old DS couldn't believe there was any option other than 'wake him up'...so i voted, 'wake him up!'

you're ok! falling off the wagon is never a small, one or two bite thing (in my experience). if you've been low-carb for a month your body will transistion back to fat burning quickly. lots of low carb people have carb-ups every couple of weeks anyway, particularly those who exercise. you'll retain a little extra water for a day or two, but you'll be fine. don't look at it as a failure, look at it as replenishing glycogen! :D

i get comments, and it doesn't phase me one bit! i used to weigh 270 pounds, so i just think to myself: 'Haters gotta hate!' smile, and go on with my day. :D

sorry it took me so long, i lost track of this thread! i eat: -meat-all types. do not be concerned with 'leanness'. lamb is my fave! -veggies (minus potatoes...they lead me down the path to destruction!) -nuts and seeds (including nut butters) -oils (coconut, olive oil, flaxseed) -dairy (cheese!, butter, plain yogurt etc.) -sometimes i supplement whey protein read labels on condiments and salad dressings. don't use sugary ones and make sure your salad dressings are made with good oils or just make your own. i've eaten this way for years, and it's really not as limiting as it may seem. good luck! and thanks!

i didn't follow this particular diet, but i eat a high-fat diet (about 50% of my daily calories come from fat) and went from busting out of a size 22 to a size 4. total weight lost; about 140 pounds. do it. it works.