Nataly

I just saw this yesterday: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1173510/Why-soya-super-food-all.html Yeah, but the article does state that a lot of the soy stuff is highly processed.. I'm talking more about the wholesome foods.. And obviously anything can be bad in excess (with the possible exception of good sex!! ) Anyway, how many articles say eggs are evil??! If you look hard enough, you'll find research to prove just about anything!!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

An oldie but a goodie!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Yeah, but protein can be found in stuff other than your typical meat. Like fish, eggs, pulses, nuts and seeds, soya products and vegetable protein for instance.

Apart from a power drill and duct tape, what more could a woman want?!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Ohhh.. I'm so envious.. I have a crappy little apartment in a big city and work crazy hours.. Having a dog would be irresponsible.. But I would so *love* to have one... *Sigh*.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Oh. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

\ WTF???! I don't get the link between the glow in the dark puppy and the sex toy??? "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Aside from calling my family... I would want to spend it with my ex. I don't care what we do. Even if we spent the whole day arguing. Just would want to spend every minute with the man I love. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

ME TOO!!! I think if they could match my salary I'd quit my job "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

He didn't want to help you, he wanted your phone number. Hot women in a hardware store buying tools? Double hot. Especially one impressed with a 'stubby' screwdriver! OMG.. I just laughed so loud I think my neighbour must think I'm a complete loony!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

He didn't want to help you, he wanted your phone number. Hot women in a hardware store buying tools? Double hot. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Mwaaa ha haa!! Does everything you make go fast then blow up?!! Can't go wrong with Mastercraft... "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

I told you: I was *very* restrained!!! But ohhhh was I tempted!! Sweet, sweet duct tape.. It fixes *anything*

A bit of a spin-off from my IKEA post, but... So I open all the boxes and realise.. I don't have any tools Well, I do, but after searching various boxes for about an hour, I gave up and went to the tool shop around the corner. I was incredibly restrained.. I *only* bought a hammer, a common screw-driver and a philips tip screw-driver. I resisted the urge to buy anything that plugs in.. (Of course, I had a long lingering look in that section ).. When I got the the counter, I thought what the heck, I'll get a stubby multi-tip screw-driver as well. The guy behind the counter (the same one who volunteered to help me about 50 times when I was just browsing/drooling over the power tools) *immediately* advised me to get the larger multi-tip screw-driver and went into a spiel about how it was easier to work with, etc.. I smiled at him sweetly and pointed to my Jimmy Choo clutch bag.. "Yes, but the BIG one won't fit into my little purse." Ugh. Honestly.. Just because I'm sporting the latest shade of rouge absolue Lancome nail varnish *doesn't* mean I don't know that a longer tip means more torque. Jeeze boys.. No need to be so patronising when it comes to the tool-shopping!! Bigger is NOT always better!!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

I think for that job you will need some elbow-grease and good old-fashioned hand tools... Lucky for you, you are equipped with those already "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

I *just* got my IKEA furniture delivery

On the flip side, I've found that if I eat just before going to the grocery, I don't buy nearly enough, and I must go back again in less than two days. I didn't say go do groceries when you've just stuffed yourself!! That has the totally opposite effect, like you said! You come home with pepto-bismol, a loaf of bread and a magazine!! Ideally you need to go when you're kind of indifferent either way. It helps if you make a list at home before you go shopping. I know it's really geeky, but if you actually stick to that list, you'll also end up saving lots of money (supermarkets are designed to entice you to impulse-buy). Yes.. I'm an accountant.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

-Yoga. It improves everything, including digestion, and it's an amazing toner. Plus if it becomes a habit, it makes you think about eating healthier all the time. -Milk sucks. I gradually stepped down from whole to fat free years ago. Now, unless it's going into a cake mix, it's strictly soy. Not only did it take a huge fat and cholesterol source away, but I actually breathe more clearly. (Yes, milk creates snot.) TOTALLY agree on the yoga bit.. I started yoga about 2 years ago, and can't believe the difference. I used to do loads of running / cycling.. My legs, butt and abs got a good workout, but since I moved to big-old London, I don't feel safe running on my own (and I don't like running with a partner ) I was skeptical about yoga, because I naturally veer toward something active and aggressive.. But MAN.. My entire body is thanking me for it. I'm toned from head to toe. My shape is less muscular and more slender/toned. I'm more flexible too. And the best part is that it nurtures my injuries, improves my posture and makes me feel more healthy. Not to mention it's an amazing de-stressor & I sleep better for it. As for milk / cheese, etc.. It's pretty much evil. I have to say it's my biggest vice I'm a total cheese-a-holic. Life without cheese is not worth living!! But it's bad, bad, BAD!!! My theory is that I buy really strong cheese so I don't need to eat as much of it to get my fix No scientific basis whatsoever behind that!! Don't think anyone has mentioned coffee / tea. Also bad. Just bad. Basically anything tasty is probably bad in large quantities!! Edit to say: Just to bring things back.. CONGRATS AGAIN ON THE WEIGHT-LOSS

ROTF! Love that expression! But we really do need pics to fully grasp the concept. I didn't take any pictures, but I think one or two people at work did!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

I did!!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

That's about all I eat anyways, but why do you say this? I'm trying to determine weather you have chosen this number for yourself, or do you have some data to back up this behaviour. That's according to some nutritionist who came to speak to us in school. Apparently, meat is hard to digest and generally people eat *way* too much of it. I don't know all the science-y bit behind it (I'm an accountant!!), but I have found when I fill up on green shit instead of meat (my one true love), I do feel *a lot* better for it (less sluggish, tired, cranky, etc.) Again.. I'm not an expert. But it was said to me by a (supposed!) expert. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

UGH!! I feel your pain, sistah!! I ruined my favorite pair of strappy high heels walking drunk down a cobbled stone street in San Juan during the Puerto Rico boogie... It was awesome... Well, at least you have good memories!! I once ruined *stunning* italian shoes with *killer* heals.. It was at a fancy ball that had fireworks on the estate.. Grass + suede + rain = ruined shoes But GREAT night!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

I know.. It HURTS!!! But *sometimes* I manage it!!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Not being funny, but a few things that help me stay trim: 1 - don't do groceries when you're hungry.. You buy all kinds of crap. 2 - don't buy any junk food when you're doing groceries.. If you don't have any junk in the house, you're a lot less likely to go out and get some. 3 - drink lots of water. Often when you think you're hungry, you're actually *thirsty*. If after a large glass of water you're not satisfied - you're probably hungry! 4 - nibble loads, but on fruit, carrots, celery, etc. 5 - this is the most painful: cut back on meat. You should eat a piece of meat NO BIGGER than your fist every day (that's just 1 chicken thigh, for example). Most people eat 3 or 4 times that. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Wow - well done