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Quote from: ksm32 on May 20, 2018, 02:20:19 AM
What the bloody hell are foot soakings?

dude...

Quote from: monica on May 19, 2018, 07:22:22 PM
Didn't know about that.  Thanks for the warning.  Im going to try it anyway! Lol.

It's your funeral ha ha. If they make it there must be a market for it so enjoy

Quote from: monica on May 19, 2018, 02:26:38 AM
Yes, they don't do very well with their flavors! I wonder why.

I really couldn't say, I just know the green apple flavor is an abomination!

Quote from: monica on May 18, 2018, 09:56:03 PM
my liver was just given an all clear!

Good to read. Time to celebrate with a nice cold Perrier

What's up with the flavored ones? I accidentally bought one...I wont make that mistake twice. It tasted like leftover foot soakings

Though I don't care for superheroes and didn't think I liked Spinal Tap, I caught the first hr. rerun and enjoyed it. Thanks, Ian

Quote from: Nebraska888 on May 11, 2018, 10:50:34 AM
SO AWESOME!  I have missed Ian.

Me too. Glad his tinnitus has improved

Quote from: CronkitesGhost on May 12, 2018, 02:16:37 AM
hahaha first thing i thought of when I saw that news story about the crazy lady obsessed with a dude she met on a dating site,  did they meet on paranormaldate.com?

Borderline Personality ON STEROIDS!

Quote from: Robert on May 11, 2018, 01:34:00 PM
My problem the past couple weeks has been parainfluenza B bronchiolitis, which, combined with the treatment for it, put me into atrial fibrillation & led to a few days' hospitaliz'n.  The treatment needed for the virus -- prednisone, other steroids, bronchodilators -- is bad for the heart & blood sugar, & seems to have reactivated my shingles -- but needs to be endured before the heart rhythm can be re-addressed.  Lately it's been causing orthopnea, so I'm not getting much sleep.m  Fortunately it's not a congestive heart failure type of orthopnea.

I can't offer any words of wisdom but do wish you well. Take it easy, brother

enjoyed Roseburg in tonight's second half and even downloaded his book. It was a nice break from pet psychics and that ilk

Quote from: GravitySucks on May 05, 2018, 02:35:43 AM
I have several of the himalayan salt crystal lamps in my home. You have to be careful in high humidity because they will gather moisture and spill onto the furniture. But I like them. These large crystals are mined from deep salt mines.
https://www.seasalt.com/himalayan-pink-salt-sustainability


I was scuba diving in Bonaire. One of the local industries is salt production. They flood a diked filed much like they would a rice field but using the ocean salt water and allow it to evaporate. The salt crystals that grow are actually quite large. Golfball size and larger. I have a baggie with some in my pantry. I will see if I can get some pics of the larger crystals tomorrow.

It appears that all of this salt is exported for consumption without any concern for any air or water pollution. I didn’t investigate how much was actually used for food service.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147267-d3905067-Reviews-Salt_Flats-Bonaire.html

It would be interesting if you could post some pics

Quote from: Rix Gins on May 05, 2018, 02:15:31 AM
Supposed research has shown that the salt from present day oceans are tainted with toxins that are passed into the salt.  Ancient, dry oceans don't have these toxins and certain salt deposits like Pink Himalayan Sea Salt are thought to have certain benefits.  I don't know, though.  Kind of "New Agey" but who knows?

http://fitlife.tv/12-incredible-things-that-happen-when-you-swap-table-salt-for-himalayan-sea-salt/nutrition/juicing/

Thanks, Rix. I read the link and a few other quick things. Like you say, who knows?

Quote from: PB the Deplorable on May 05, 2018, 02:34:57 AM
Amelia who?

Amelia, who talks to bees.
George talks to turtles and John Titor's attorney way back when, as heard tonight on C2C

Quote from: Dr. MD MD on May 05, 2018, 01:07:54 AM
Needs salt!

me too! I should have seen that one coming lol

Some people recommend sea salt. I doubt there's a reall difference in sea salt and regular table salt. Anyone have an opinion?

Quote from: Dr. MD MD on May 05, 2018, 12:53:23 AM
IBut seriously, ladles and jellyspoons, you know what I always think when I eat a sodium-reduced product?

Ok Doc, I'll bite; what do you think when you eat sodium-reduced products?

Quote from: Jojo on May 05, 2018, 12:33:35 AM
I might have to eat her!  Everything else is too high in salt.  I like salt.  I strive to get the USRDA.  But this week, things are too much like a salt haven.  Can't stand it.  Smoked fish, sliced deli meat, more sliced deli meat, Miso, amino acid juice, way salty nuts and even one mug of simple Campbell's chicken broth has over 80% of the daily recommended amount of salt.

I'd love to have some more of the salty wasabi nuts, and I diluted the smoked fish in cream cheese.  But I don't dare have any more of any of this salty crap.  It's affecting my ankles. I go to the food bank for food, not edema!  I am going to soak all the smoked fish and deli meat to get the saline out of it.
I've done that before.  Stupid supply this month.  Annoying.

Almost as annoying as my trapeziod.  Someone told me to hold my arms out to my sides and make many little circles (with no weights) to make my upper arms look better.  But I am appalled.  After a few weeks, my trapeziod is growing.  Growing is NOT the goal here.  I don't like big traps anyhow, especially on women such as myself.  Hard enough keeping bra straps from falling down without big old slanted traps! So now what, the trap turns to fat?  Oh, for pity's sake I would have been better off not to have started!

Strong muscles are important for overall health but also help burn calories. Accept your beautiful musculature!

Quote from: paladin1991 on May 04, 2018, 02:35:27 AM

I love exercising carts.  Cat tossing.  That's a good one.  Then there is the UFO game.  It's like cat tossing only you throw them with a bit of a spin.  The cats throw out their little legs and look like a 4 winged flying craft.  The faster the spin, the more they look like a ufo.  You know you are doing it right when you can hear their little cries of joy.

Always use proper protective eyewear when flinging your cat

Quote from: Jojo on May 01, 2018, 01:41:05 PM
Does anyone else feel awkward and unhappy when their significant other kind of lights up at her weight loss, though?  Am I the only one?

I would assume your significant other was trying to be encouraging and supportive for you. Do you have reason to think otherwise?

Quote from: Jojo on May 01, 2018, 03:26:28 AM
Remember when you were a kid and got new shoes but didn't want anyone to notice?  Does anyone feel that way about weight loss?

Today was mixed.  I destroyed a package of gluten free cookie mix, although I saved the chocolate chips, flax seed, baking soda and chocolate powder.  But i got the processed flour and white sugar out of my area.

The day went well until I saw someone had cooked incredible Chinese dinner.  It was almkst all veggies and brown rice... But I ate TOO much.

Today I did three sets of ten minute aerobics.  I've upped my exercise lately.  I've become convinced it is a cardiac protector, even if weight loss doesn't follow.

My doctor said even if I'm really good, weight might not change.  Of course, I already have experienced that.  But hearing her say it upset me, panicked me, and I want to prove her wrong.

Good for you increasing your exercise in reasonable proportion!

Take it for whatever it's worth to you, but I try to focus on healthy living and not so much on weight and that seems to work

Quote from: Jojo on May 01, 2018, 03:18:09 AM
Actually sounds pretty good, although what area of the country would that be from!

"although"...I doubt it's what you intended, but it sounds like you might be open to giving it a go but are afraid you shouldn't because it may be impolitic to do so, for whatever reason. As far as I know white beans and cornbread are not prohibited to people in the Northwest lol.

Do pushups instead of dessert for healthier results

Quote from: BO BO TOO on April 29, 2018, 04:36:55 AM

This gif is a bit unsettling. The tables are seemingly turned in some perverted bizarro-world reality, where the insect is no longer on the menu; instead, the tadpole has lost all dignity to it's new lord, the cricket, which teases it forward for a fake reward...and exploited to what end? I'd rather be eaten.

Maybe it unsettles because it is not so bizarre. Anyway, just a simple, fleeting thought. Take care

Quote from: Jojo on April 28, 2018, 01:42:08 PM

What is it about refined flour that seems to help in the loo?  I mean whole grains are nice, but when I eat white (rice) flour, like occasional pancakes, bread, or pastries, the loo activity just seems so much more bulked up.  Does anyone know why?  Maybe it's the gluten (rice, corn, etc...).  I was raised not to eat white flour, but when I see the benefit, it's intuitive that a little helps.  Sorry if this is too Akwilly threadlike.

A tasty serving of great northern white beans simmered in fatback and onion over a slice of white bread with cornbread crumbled into a tall glass of sweet milk for dessert gets things moving nicely

Quote from: Jojo on April 22, 2018, 02:35:26 AM
I performed poorly, having been very sick the night before.  But they offered me the (small) job.  Odd.  Maybe they got tired of i terviewing me.  It was my 6th time.

Jackstar, this is a dieting thread.  It will be about food, eating, and my mouth.  That's the point.

As for other orifices, most people here know I'm menopausal.  That is the cessation of fertility.  Does that sound fun?  Let's joke some more.  In the Mancave thread, wherever it is now.

Rabbit holes are fine, i make them too.  But chaining a ferret?  How abusive!  Please, no more trauma.  And I'm sorry you were attacked.  People ought to have to get a license to own any pet.  And outdoor cats should be prohibited near busy streets. Every time I turn around, some pet is abused or neglected.

Today I was pretty good.  The 24/7 dessert buffet is actually a little low now.  That's a good thing.  I made sure to eat so I didnt do a famish binge.  I had to make up for a pint the other day.  Yesterday was high carb.  But lately everything is "Melba", no dressing, no olive oil, no butter....... although there has been some dairy.  It was a very active day too.

I mostly prepare and eat in my room.  More sanitary.

As for foil hats, what was the effect?  Was it hot though?

I do listen to music.  I usually dont use ear buds, but i do have ear plugs.

You Tube cats purring reduces the frustration of "tinnitus".

Glad you got the job. It sounds like a hard earned opportunity

Not famish eating is a good strategy, A lot of people I've heard recommend eating five small meals a day, meaning three light meals with small snacks in between...of course everyone is different. Herschel Walker reportedly eats, or maybe used to eat, only one meal a day, which goes against all modern conventional thought. Whatever works for him, he's certainly not the norm though. On a side note, Walker is pretty interesting and inspirational, having much success despite having Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Anyway, congratulations on the job!

Quote from: ksm32 on April 20, 2018, 01:38:26 AM
I once lived like that in a house that had a community pet. An albino ferret that stunk to high hell that was short chained to a cupboard door. This was a ground level cupboard that served as his house. I hated this weasel and he (spooky) hated me. One night he broke off his chain and attacked me in my sleep on the floor of the house living room. I was evicted from the house soon after as the hate became more than evident to all.  Ferrets got no business in a civilized world.

As for jojo, I believe she has abandoned her own thread as it has clearly lost its way. I remain doubtful on whether or not she got the job but I believe we were all sincere in our sentiments posted above.

I'm sure you are right about our shared best wishes.

Jo is tolerant of a few bunny trails, right? If not, she sure seems fond of them

Quote from: Jackstar on April 18, 2018, 01:27:22 PM
I tried wearing a hat lined with tin foil around town for a while to see what would happen.

My research led to the conclusion that y'all should try it for yourself some time. Personal limits vary.

Chuck McGill, I presume?

Quote from: Jojo on April 16, 2018, 01:06:42 PM
Id like to use foil more.

One can never have enough tinfoil

Quote from: Jojo on April 16, 2018, 01:06:42 PM
It's early. Thanks for reminding me i might stress eat after a late afternoon job interview.  That helps, hadnt thot of that.

Hope the interview went well

Quote from: ksm32 on April 16, 2018, 02:38:38 AM
Ok.

That's so sweet I think I got a cavity

Quote from: Dr. MD MD on April 16, 2018, 02:34:51 AM
Yeah, his name is Jean Shepherd and the story is also his.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkicEleOiTM

Thanks, doc

Quote from: Dr. MD MD on April 16, 2018, 01:53:43 AM
Me too! They really nailed it! I think we'd all like to go back to that simpler time for awhile. I understand that the narrator was quite a radio personality too, though I've never really looked into that yet.

I had not heard that about the narrator. Interesting. I do indeed get wistful about Christmas' gone by, though if a simple time ever existed it was before I ever came into being

Quote from: Dr. MD MD on April 16, 2018, 01:44:51 AM
The only thing it triggered for me are memories of A Christmas Story.

Ha Ha. That movie has become a perennial favorite of mine!