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Thanks to AjRMS8600 & gav4010 who suggested adding this section to the forum, it was a good idea! So if you need your diet critiqued, start a new thread (dont post here) and other members will comment on it!
Last edited by tadolfi; 07-18-2007 at 07:03 PM.
4 day split weight training
3 day cardio
morning = cereal big serving
mid = shake(scimax muscle mass) 620cal 46g pro
Dinner = chicken,bacon,mayo,sweetcorn pasta 250g serving 694 cals
mid = shake agen
supper = chickin curry or tuna,pasta mayo large serving
jus before bed = shake
jus curious to see how healthy my diet was, sorry i cudn give all approx serving etc.
Bench - 231lbs x 5, Squats - 264lbs x 5, Deadlift - 363lbs x 5 Power Clean - 187lb x 5, Pull ups - BW + 44lbs x 5, Dips - BW + 66lbs x 5, Miltary Press - 143lbs x 5
Ok guys, here's my diet and my goal. Im preparing for a show in September. I am currently 220 lb. at 14.7% bf.
Meal 1- 8:30 a.m.
1 whole egg
5 egg whites
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 cup fruit
Meal 2- 11:15 a.m.
Protein shake w/water
2 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
1 bagel
1 cup fruit
Meal 3- 2:15 p.m.
6 oz. Chicken Breast
1 cup brown rice
1 cup green beans
Meal 4- 4:45 p.m. (Pre-Work Out)
3 oz. Chicken Breast
2 slices whole wheat bread
1 cup green beans
Meal 5- 8:00 p.m. (Post Work-Out)
Protein shake
1 cup fruit
Meal 6- 9:00 p.m.
6 oz Grilled Salmon
2 cups Lettuce (salad w/ Italian Dressing)
Meal 7- 11:00 p.m.
Protein Shake w/water
2 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
Please critique my diet someone. Im pretty sure thats its good right now. But any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
If i were you I would cut out down on the cabs a bit. just egg whites for breakfast.
maybe just eat the chicken and green beans, no rice.
also when making your protein shakes with whey. just make it with water.
also if you dedicated enough you can set your alarm for 3 am and drink 1 scoop of whey with water to keep your fat burning furnace aka your metabolism burning all day. you should also be consuming 1.5-2 grams of protein per body weight.
also running on an empty stomach as soon as u wake up is a boost as well
I weight 155lbs and my body style is an ectomorph. This is my daily diet:
Bran Flakes w/banana and 1% milk
2 hard boiled egg whites
protein drink w/ 1% milk
apple dipped in organic peanut butter
1.5 cups brown rice
Turkey sandwich on wheat w/ lettuce
1 cup of broccoli
Can of V8
Cheese stick
Handful of carrots
Handful of almonds
At dinner I eat:
Half chicken breast with 1 serving of brown rice and broccoli
I usually eat in this order about 2.5 hours apart. On workout days I eat a half cup of oatmeal about 1.5 hours before I hit the gym. (in addition)
Let me know what you guys think. How I can improve. I'm having a hard time gaining muscle
Hi! Here's my info, I will like to know if it's ok for me
(1) 6'4''
(2) 200 lbs
(3) 23
(4) Build Muscle
(5) 3 days full body, 3 days 30 min cardio
Upon waking (5h am) Calories Proteins Carbs
Whey + Glutamine (5g) 130 23 4
Apple 100 0 20
PREWO (5h30 am)
Creatine blend 155 0 37,5
Glutamine (5g) 0 0
GYM (6h am)
Post WO (7h am)
Whey 130 23 4
Creatine blend 155 37,5
Breakfast (7h30 am)
6 egg whites 90 21 0
1 whole egg 70 6 1
2 slices mutligrain bread 220 12 36
1/3 cup oatmeal 120 4 20
Banana 100 0 30
Soya Milk 100 6 8
Snack (10h am)
Whey 130 23 4
Almonds (24 pieces) 200 7 5
Lunch (12h30 pm)
1 can of tuna 130 30 0
Bagel multigrain 260 10 44
Orange 100 0 20
Brown rice 170 4 35
Snack (3h30 pm)
Protein bar 280 30 24
1/3 cup oatmeal 120 4 20
Diner (6h30 pm)
2 piece of salmon 220 38 0
Brown Rice 170 4 35
Dressing 50 0 6
Soya milk 100 6 8
Before bed (10h pm)
1 cup cottage cheese 1% 200 30 16
in resume :
3500 Cal
281 g protein
415 g carbs
79 g fat
3500 cal
Carbs : 437g
Prot : 262g
Fat : 77g
Is the difference between what I have and what I should have is bad?
I think this diet is good..but any critics/ advice is more than welcome.
Hi All
Just started working out again. Read a lot of info from here (much appreciated all)
35yrs old
161 lbs
5ft 6"
BMR of 2500 (think i worked it out right)
Cutting so trying to get 2000 cals on a 40 40 20 split P/C/F
meal 1
75g oatbran with 150ml skimmed milk
1/2 grapefruit
3 egg whites
meal 2
50g oatbran with 100ml of skimmed milk
120g drained tinned tuna
meal 3
75g (when dried) of brown rice
200g of low fat cottage cheese
meal 4
120g drained tinned tuna on
2 wholemeal / wholewheat slices
meal 5
400g broccolli and cauliflower mix
chicken breast
meal 6
25g almonds
1/2 chicken breast
Breakfast: protein shake with 300ml semi-skimmed milk, mixed with 60g raw oats, 3 whole eggs (52p/40c/18f)
Mid-morn: Met-rx size up (2 scoops) with water, 1 banana (27p/41c/3f)
Lunch: 1 large chicken breast, medium Sweet potato, salad, fruit (30p/45c/4f)
Mid-afternoon: met-rx size up (2scoops) with water, low cal biscuits (27p/24c/2f)
Dinner: 1 large chicken breast, rice, veg (30p/45c/trace fat)
Snack: 1 tin tuna (24p/0c/0f)
Pre-bed: 100g cottage cheese, 1/2 scoop whey, 300 ml semi-skimmed milk, 2 tbs peanut butter (42p/trace carbs/23f)
Total: Approx 3000 cals, 232g protein, 195g carbs, 50 g fat.
Goal of building muscle but wanting to lose belly fat. Going to do 20 mins HIIT straight after each of 4 weight workouts per week.
Any feedback welcome. Thank you.
1.) 6'0 foot
2.)185 lbs
3.) 31 years old
4.) Burn fat and build muscle
5.) 4 days a week 1 hr / 30min cardio 3x week
6:30 AM 1 cup oats
Breakfast 2 tbsp peanut butter
ON 30 grams protein
Fish Oil
9:30 AM 5 egg whites
Snack 1 whole gran english muffin
Handful blueberries
Handful almonds
12:30 PM 6 oz chicken
Lunch 1cup brown rice
1 cup veggies
3:30 PM 1 cup oats /workout day only
Pre 2tbsp peanut butter
ON 30 grams protein
5 grams Creatine
5 grams Glutamine
4:00 PM Work out 1 hour
5:00 PM ON 30 grams protein
Post 5 grams Creatine
5 grams Glutamin
7:00 PM 6 oz Chicken or Fish
Dinner 1 cup brown rice
1 cup veggies
10:00 PM ON 30 grams Protein
Bed 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
Hi I have recently joined a gym and had a personal trainer set up a exercise routine for me, I exercise 3 days a week between 1 to 2 hours. including 30 min. cardio at the end.
162.5 when I started now 162 (with a bit fat around my waist)
40 years old
Want to build muscle not too bulky though.
I don't have good eating habit and need a eating guide although I eat fruit almost everyday (carrots, apples, oranges, broccoli, Peaches either all of them in a day or couple of them together) in the morning I have 2 dates and 2 slice of Whole wheat bread with a slice of processed cheese for breakfast, lunch a cup of boiled rice and some stew (it is a bit on the fatty side consist of meat and eggplants) or sometimes tuna fish with rice. dinner early and might be again the same food that I had for lunch.
Here is my exercise routine:
Warm up 5 min. on treadmill
Legs- Press 3/8 (180 lbs)
Back - Lat Pull Down 3/8 (100 lbs)
Chest - Seated Press 3/8 (125 lbs)
Shoulder - Up Rows 3/8 (105 lbs)
Triceps - Dips 3/8 with 25 lb dumbbell
Biceps - cable curls (80 lbs)
Abs - Captains Chair 3/12
Abs Oblique - Captains Chair 3/12
Abs Crunch - on Ball 3/25
Cardio 30 min.
Cool Down 5 min.
I know some exercises are missing here like Calf, ... but would be a great help if someone can help me on this issue too. i don't want to turn into a freak with one large arm and skinny on one side with large man boobs!!! Do I need to add anything to this routine? I was told I shouldn't spend more than an hour in the gym with this routine I am in the gym close to 2 hours.
Does eating too much raisin and nuts add fat to body?
Burnouts look cool but they never win the race.
Carbs at night? I don't know if 11pm PB is a good idea broOk guys, here's my diet and my goal. Im preparing for a show in September. I am currently 220 lb. at 14.7% bf.
Meal 1- 8:30 a.m.
1 whole egg
5 egg whites
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 cup fruit
Meal 2- 11:15 a.m.
Protein shake w/water
2 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
1 bagel
1 cup fruit
Meal 3- 2:15 p.m.
6 oz. Chicken Breast
1 cup brown rice
1 cup green beans
Meal 4- 4:45 p.m. (Pre-Work Out)
3 oz. Chicken Breast
2 slices whole wheat bread
1 cup green beans
Meal 5- 8:00 p.m. (Post Work-Out)
Protein shake
1 cup fruit
Meal 6- 9:00 p.m.
6 oz Grilled Salmon
2 cups Lettuce (salad w/ Italian Dressing)
Meal 7- 11:00 p.m.
Protein Shake w/water
2 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
Please critique my diet someone. Im pretty sure thats its good right now. But any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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breakfast---3-4 whole eggs 1 scoop whey
mid mornming snack---peanut butterand strawberry jelly on wheat
lunch---1-2 turkey burgers, and/or some turkey sausage
pre workout 1 scoop whey
post workout 1 scoop of hydro builder
dinner ground turkey and black beans or grilled chicken and brown rice
serving sizes vary.. usually 4 to 8 oz.
wheight 195
age 32
goal build muscle and strength
train 5 days a week
Last edited by sgtweiner; 01-08-2012 at 08:04 AM.
Two things work out your BMR http://www.muscleandstrength.com/too...alculator.html You need to add 500 calories a day to add muscle, and post it up.breakfast---3-4 whole eggs 1 scoop whey
mid mornming snack---peanut butterand strawberry jelly on wheat
lunch---1-2 turkey burgers, and/or some turkey sausage
pre workout 1 scoop whey
post workout 1 scoop of hydro builder
dinner ground turkey and black beans or grilled chicken and brown rice
serving sizes vary.. usually 4 to 8 oz.
wheight 195
age 32
goal build muscle and strength
train 5 days a week
Second, how many calories is in your diet,plus carbs, fat, protein if you can.
The diet does look a little low on calories, and without Whey there is little food there.
Read: http://www.muscleandstrength.com/art...ding-diet.html
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Hi, looking for some tips to tweek my diet plan.
Age: 27
Weight : 73Kg
Height: 5' 8''
Train up to 5 times a week, at least 1 x 5 mile jog and walk around 15 miles per week also my job is hard going as a heating installer so always on the go.
Goal: Im in ok shape but want bigger legs and a more toned but muscular physique ( have a nice layer of fat presently over belly pecs and hips). Would really like the motivation to get up and do a 30 minute run daily on an empty stomach (currently not happening)
Ive just purchased creatine and whey protein and considering norateen heavy weight 2/BCAAs
Diet: (not started yet)
Breakfast - 2 x scoops whey, 1 banana and 50 grams oats blended with water
Meal 2 - handful of cashews and 1 scoop whey
meal 3 - 200g chicken and white rice (50g uncooked)
meal 4 - 100g chicken 50g white rice and green veg
meal 5 - pre gym - 50 g oats and 2 x scoops protein and 3 creatin caps
meal 5 - post gym - 2 x scoop whey protein and banana
meal 7 (tea time) usually fish and veg
Im usually out of the house from around 7am and home around 7pm daily.
Thanks in advance
Meal 1:
120g Pancake Flour
1 Egg
2 Whites
30g Whey
Baking Powder
50g Banana
100g Pumpkin
100g Almond milk
(Pumpkin Cake)
Topped with:
30g Casein
125g Greek yogurt
15g ALmond Butter
25g Cream Cheese
+ 150g Strawberries
Meal 2:
2 Kaiser Rolls
100g Turkey
100g Ham
2 Laughing Cow Cheese
Lettuce, Tomato, 1 Carb-Ketchup
200g Chicken
20g 2% Cheese
200g Potoato
250g Protein, 250g Carbs, 55g Fat
Team ScoobyPrep
(1) Height.......... 6'3"
(2) Weight......... 215
(3) Age.............. 30
(4) Goal............. Cut the Fat and Muscle up
(5) How many times you train per week... 3 Weight lifting days and 4 Cardio Days
Kroger - Complete Active Performance - Multi Vitamin, 1 tablet
Member's Mark - Glucosamine Hcl 1500 Mg + Msm 1500 Mg, 1 Pills
Kroger - Heart Health* Fish Oil, 1 Softgel
Oatmeal Cooked In Water - Quaker Old Fashioned Oatmeal, 1/2 cup dry
Coffee - Brewed from grounds, 2 cup (8 fl oz)
Milk - Milk-Non-Fat, 0.5 cup
Lunch: Lunch is not always the same, but the rest is pretty much routine...
Great Value - Non Fat Cottage Cheese 1/2 cup
Chicken - Grilled Breast Strips, 5.5 oz
Generic - Small Side Salad, 1 1/2 cups
Kraft - Free Zesty Italian (Fat Free Dressing), 2 tbsp.
Snacks AM/PM:
Bsn Syntha-6 - Protein Shake - Chocolate Shake, 44 g- Before Bed
Fresh Fruit - Banana, 1 banana (125 g)
Kroger - Carbmaster Peach Yogurt, 1 container
Bsn Syntha-6 - Protein Shake - Chocolate Shake, 44 g
Apples - Raw, with skin, 1 medium (2-3/4" dia) (approx 3 per lb)
Usplabs - Jack3d - Tropical Fruit Punch, 1 Scoop
Spinach - Cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, 0.5 cup
Grilled, No Skin - Chicken Breast, 3.7 oz
Workout Routine:
Chest/Back/Cardio Sets Reps
Incline Press 4 8 to 12
Bench Press 3 8 to 12
Flys 3 8 to 12
Wide Grip Lat Pull Down 4 8 to 12
Smith Machine Bent Over Row 4 8 to 12
Bent Over 2 Dumbell Row 3 8 to 12
Smith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlift 4 8 to 12
Treadmill 30 Mins 5.5% grade @ 5.0 MPH
Biceps/Triceps/ABS/Cardio Sets Reps
Barbell Curl 4 8 to 12
Hammer Curls 4 8 to 12
Concentration Curls 4 8 to 12
Smith Machine Close Grip Bench Press 4 8 to 12
Push Down (Rope) 4 8 to 12
Cable One Arm Tricep Extension 3 8 to 12
Hanging Leg Raise 4 50
Cable Crunch 4 50
Dumbbell Side Bend 2 50
Exercise Ball Crunch 4 50
Treadmill 30 Mins 5.5% grade @ 5.0 MPH
Saturday or Sunday
Shoulders/ABS/Legs/Cardio Sets Reps
Barbell Press Behind Neck 4 8 to 12
Side Lateral Raise 3 8 to 12
Front Dumbbell Raise 3 8 to 12
Reverse Lateral Raise 4 8 to 12
Hanging Leg Raise 4 50
Cable Crunch 4 50
Dumbbell Side Bend 2 50
Exercise Ball Crunch 4 50
Squat/Leg Press 4 15 to 25
Seated Calf Raise 4 25 to 50
Treadmill 30 Mins 5.5% grade @ 5.0 MPH
And every Friday is my 5 mile run. Thank you in Advance, any help would be greatly appreciated. Just to note I have gone from 230ish to 215 since December 2011.
Last edited by baileyjd21; 03-01-2012 at 02:02 PM. Reason: Wrong date
"The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime."
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just got back to the gym.....been out for about 10 years training in brazilian juijitsu an d submission wrestling so im in somewhat shape.
age 42
weight 195
height 6,0
trying to loose about 15 pounds of fat
and get super strong...
i dont need any help in weight training. Im currently doing the westside weight training 5x3x1
heres my diet
3 eggs and a peice of fruit and 1 vita pak.
10 am
protein shake
1 pm
1 chicken breast
1 cup vegies
3 pm
protein shake or turkey sandwich on whole wheat plain.
6 salmon and veggies
1 serving of NO explode pre workout
go to gym
back from gym
cellmass post workout
10 pm protien shake of piece of fish and vegies
hope you like it
I am looking to gain muscle but stay lean, would you be able to review my diet and give me some tips and guidance on ways I could improve
Omlette - 4 eggs - 1 yolk and 3 whites
Handful of Nuts, peppers, broccoli and ham
Sweet potatoe
Cottage cheese
Small tin of beans
Cup full of veg
12am - midday
1 tin of tuna in brine - mixed with Greek yogurt
40g of whole meal rice
1 x pepper chopped up
Cup full of veg
3pm (Pre - gym)
Protein shake
Handful of nuts
After gym
Protein shake
Peanut butter on toast
Chicken breast
Broccoli, peas and carrots
Before bed
Cottage cheese
Monday - Chest and triceps
Tuesday - Back and biceps
Wednesday - Shoulders and legs
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Chest and Triceps
Saturday - Back and Biceps
Sunday - Rest
Any advice would be much appreicated, thanks in advance.
I am looking to gain muscle but stay lean, would you be able to review my diet and give me some tips and guidance on ways I could improve
Omlette - 4 eggs - 1 yolk and 3 whites
Handful of Nuts, peppers, broccoli and ham
Sweet potatoe
Cottage cheese
Small tin of beans
Cup full of veg
12am - midday
1 tin of tuna in brine - mixed with Greek yogurt
40g of whole meal rice
1 x pepper chopped up
Cup full of veg
3pm (Pre - gym)
Protein shake
Handful of nuts
After gym
Protein shake
Peanut butter on toast
Chicken breast
Broccoli, peas and carrots
Before bed
Cottage cheese
Monday - Chest and triceps
Tuesday - Back and biceps
Wednesday - Shoulders and legs
Thursday - Rest
Friday - Chest and Triceps
Saturday - Back and Biceps
Sunday - Rest
Any advice would be much appreicated, thanks in advance.
(1) 5'3 - 160cm
(2) 112lbs - 51.1kg
(3) 21
(4) I want to lose as much as fat I can, rip it out and look lean and strong. My ideal weight (considering a dancer's world is though is 49kg. But I just seem to get stuck on the 51.. I would love some help with that!
(5) Ok so I'm a dancer, besides having practice from Mon-Fri from 6.30 or 7.30pm - 10.30pm and Sat from 10.30m - 11.30pm then 12.30pm -13.30pm and sometimes from 5.30pm-7pm; I go through some strength workouts at home (mostly in the morning) using bodyweight and a pair of 10lbs dumbbells that I have. Because my practice is mostly cardio I wanted to complement with some strength at home
(6) Right now I have about 6/7 meals a day - 50% protein, 35% carbs and 15% fat i suppose
This is an example of my diet, I'm gonna post two or three options for meal because I like to vary
Option 1:
chocolate mousse (1 scoop whey protein chocolate, 3 egg whites, 40ml skim milk, 5g 100% cocoa)
Option 2:
4 Egg white omelette w/ slice of cheese
Option 3:
1 Banana
1 Non-fat yogurt
15g Flaxseed
Snack 1
Option 1:
Fruit (apple, banana or orange)
Option 2:
Non-Fat Yogurt
Option 3:
2 slices of turkey w/ 1 slice of non-fat cheese
Option 1:
100g-180g Grilled chicken breast
75-100g Baked Sweet Potato (I eat this carb mostly on mon-wed-fri because the are the most tiring days)
Vegetables (Broccoli, Red Pepper, Lettuce, whatever kind I have at home)
Option 2:
Spinach Omelette
Red Bell Pepper
Option 3:
75-100g Grilled Salmon
Steamed Broccoli
1 slice whole grain bread
Snack 2:
(same as 'Snack 1')
Option 1 or 3 of Breakfast
45g Whey Strawberry Protein - Gaspari Myofusion Probiotic
200ml water
15g Flaxseed
Dinner (it's usually more light because i just get home by 11-11.30pm
Option 1:
75g Grilled Salmon
75g Sweet Potato or 100g Mixed Vegeatables
Option 2:
100g Grilled Chicken Breats
1 slice of non-fat cheese
100g Mixed Veggies
- This is my weekly diet
For weekends it's mostly the same, just on sundays I always have a family lunch and I eat a little more but usually stick with lean protein, veggies and a bit of rice.
I would really like some opinions, thanks
Sex - Male
Age - 32
Height - 167cm
Weight - 84kgs (13st 3 lbs or 185 lbs)
Lean mass - 9st 10lbs (60 kgs)
Fat mass - 3st 10 lbs (23.7kgs)
Body fat % - 28.3
bmi - 30.1
This is my diet. My goal is to lose my bodyfat to get a six pack. After that I need to bulk up.
0530am - 4 Eggs(2 of them whites), teaspoon of Olive Oil and 100gms Porridge in hot water.
I calculated 4 Eggs to be 440 calories - 36gms protein, zero carbohydrates. No idea about the fat
estimated the Oilve Oil to be 200, assuming that a teaspoon carries 25g - zero protein and carbohydrates, 3.2g saturated, 16.5g mono and 1.8 poly
Porridge with water was 375 calories - 11g protein, 57.9g carbohydrates and 8.7g fat
0710am - Training
0840am - 500mls of skimmed milk. Total calories 175 - 15g protein, 25g carbohydrates and 0.5 fat. I took this straight after my training.
10.10am - 4 eggs(2 of them white), teaspoon of olive oil and 50gms of mixed vegetables.
From 10.30am to now my stomach has been rumbling a lot and also ran to the toilet 4 times, mainly diarrhoea, but I'm ok now. Just producing a lot of gas.
14.30pm - Handful of Walnuts
17.30pm - 200g of Cottage Cheese and 1 Apple
20.00pm - Tofu with a cup of Green Tea
I went to bed feel hungry and woke up at 0150 and had 2 scoops of whey protein with water and went back to bed.
I would really appreciate your help guys.
ok guys, i'm not gonna go through the laundry list of what I eat (even thought i know that's what's most important) I would just like to hear your thoughts on IMF? I started at 258lbs. and i'm down to 225lbs., and I read leangains.com, and Jason Feruggia.....I'm just curious to hear thoughts on if you think thats a sustainable type of eating plan, and IF its healthy....what do you think??
For anyone posting their diet up in this new section it would also help if you could include the following information...
(1) 5'0 feet height or 152.4 cm (im a short one hehe)
(2) 110 lbs
(3) 20 years old ( rookie)
(4) I'm really at a long shot but I want to gain good lean muscle mass as well as lose body fat percentage in body, I am constantly striving to perfect my diet , although my weight is good my goal is to be at least around 105 lbs (mind you I am petite and one pound does make a difference in us petite gals)
(5) I do hiit training 2 times a week and weight training once a week ( still new at weight training currently doing dead lifts, squats , leg presses, and dumbbells etc)
(6) So my diet is currently around 1322 calories ( I double checked this and for my height and my calorie intake goals this fits my criteria, to lose 1 lbs a week)
Here is my daily intake
B: 1 packets instant oatmeal
1 cup milk 1%
1 egg white
Snack 10 Am:
2 slices of whole wheat bread (50 calories each)
4 oz of turkey breast deli
1 mozzarella part skim cheese stick
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup spinach
Snack 3PM:
1/4 cup cottage cheese nonfat
1 tsp honey
1 slice of whole bread (50 cal )
2 teaspoons of peanut butter
1 banana small/medium
1 sweet potato Med/
5 oz of chicken breast cooked in oil
Salad ( mostly spinach lettuce)
Here is my problem I want to start incorporating whey protein and tweak this into my diet without adding unnecessary amount of protein and fit within my calorie range I just don't know how and not be deficient in any macros ( fat , carb , protein) . Anyone care to critique my calorie intake and give your 2 cents hehe
Last edited by koyllorlp; 08-01-2013 at 07:16 PM.
(1) 5'8
(2) 206 lbs down from 250
(3) 26
(4) Cut down to 180 or so
(5) Lift 3x a week and do an hour walk 4x a week
(6) I've been following this exact meal plan for one week and it doesn't seem to be hurting. I like it because it doesn't involve any preparation or randomness, but I'm concerned it might not be ideal for a long term diet for the next 26 lbs:


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These two great products; Great White manufactured by Plant Success and Mykos manufactured by Xtreme Gardening are both Mycorrhizae/fungal products.
So we are regularly questioned, "Which of the two is actually the better?" While the Great White boasts both Endo and Ecto Mycorrhizae, in fact up to 15 different types. Also incorporated within the Great White are 11 species of Beneficial Bacteria and 2 types of Trichoderma.
Now Plant success also goes on to add this statement: Research shows that this powerful formula will ignite plant and root growth giving plants the tools they need to maximize yields. Great White's concentrated formula ensures optimum colonization of root systems by the fungi.
Mykos on the other hand is different to Great White by the fact it only has 1 single spore species and Xtreme Gardening are confident enough to state: Unleash the power of your soil with Mykos natural root promoter. Mycorrhizae have been shown to increase the availability of nutrients and moisture required for plant growth, while improving soil structure. Mykos provides a biological connection between roots and nutrients present in the soil. Mykos has been used to break the last 7 World-Records for plant growth, including a 2,000 lb. pumpkin in 2012!
No wonder people get so confused with which one to buy...
Mykos comes with two certified Organic logos on its pack, OMRI and CDFA. Great White whereas has no organic certificate, even though it is actually organic.The extra added bonus of the Great White; is the convenience of it being 100% water soluble. This really helps if you have missed your chance to inoculate when transplanting by dusting the roots. You can simply add it to your watering schedule or reservoir.
So if I were to choose a Mycorrhizal product, I believe the best solution and most fruitful is actually using BOTH of them. Yes BOTH Great White & Mykos, when used and mixed together actually gave me the healthiest and more productive harvest out of the three tests runs... See for yourself by doing the three test runs yourself as the difference is very clear!
You'll see... Huge white roots with an abundance of fine feeder roots branching off EVERYWHERE!! You receive for your purchase supreme plant health and vigorous growth.
Keep Gardening!
Please check out our product range for Plant Success (Great White) and Xtreme Gardening (Mykos).


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Paytm First Credit Card: Paytm has expanded the scope of its financial services. E-commerce payment system and digital wallet company Paytm has also issued its credit card. Paytm has partnership with Citibank to start this facility. Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Verma gave this information by tweeting that the Paytm First Credit Card has been started in association with Citi Bank. Paytm has started this through Visa Payment Network in association with Citibank.
Paytm First Credit Card will be valid worldwide
Paytm's first credit card will be valid worldwide. According to Vijay Shekhar Verma, chairman and CEO of Paytm-owned One97 Communications, this will lead to cashless payments. Many good offers will also be available on payment through Paytm First Credit Card during eating, travelling and shopping etc.
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Vancouver, BC
June 26, 2011
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Engineering Management
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A Leadership-Focused Engineering Management Master of Science ProgramEngineers are currently underrepresented both as thought leaders and as actual leaders incorporations, government, and society at large. The complex, technology-rich problemswe face today – sustainable development, infrastructure deterioration, the re-industrialization of America's economy, among others – will require innovativeengineers who understand the broader context in which they operate and the widerconsequences of the solutions they develop. This paper describes the basic philosophy,architecture, and pedagogy of a leadership-focused MSEM degree program at TuftsUniversity.The program has undergone continuous improvement since 1992, when the independentGordon Institute became part of Tufts. Differentiating features include a significant focuson imparting leadership knowledge and skills tailored to engineers in professionalpractice, a modular course architecture that allows for immediate application of thoseleadership skills, and an emphasis on experiential learning with real, open-ended projectsin technology-based organizations.The Tufts MSEM is a pragmatically oriented program primarily targeted at workingprofessionals. Coursework includes quantitative methods and decision-making; businessand technology strategy in an increasingly globalized world; operations, project andprogram management; business communications; and financial concepts. Thiscoursework, delivered by Professors of the Practice and lecturers from industry andgovernment, is bookended by leadership studies and training and team and individualproject leadership activities.The leadership curriculum begins with skills diagnostics and includes leadership indiverse environments, understanding of self and others, effective leadershipcommunications, and inspiring teams and organizations. An entire course is devoted toleadership and ethics as seen through the lens of classical and popular literature andcinema. In addition to classroom-based projects, students complete team consultingassignments for technology-based firms and individual leadership projects that take theplace of a traditional Master's thesis.The paper includes student and industry demographics for the program and ongoingoutcomes assessment.
Viola, M. A. (2011, June), A Leadership-Focused Engineering Management Master of Science Program Paper presented at 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC. https://peer.asee.org/17277
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There are very few moments in my days that aren't consumed by thoughts. Big, small, in-between, it seems like my mind never slows down or silences. From the moment I wake up until my head crashes into the pillow at night, there is always something to think about. What do we need from the grocery store? What outfit should I wear today? Are there any bills that need to be sent out this week? What should I pack for lunch? What in the world are we going to eat for dinner? Will I have time to workout today? What is that weird spot on the floor? Should I be taking a multivitamin?
For everything there is a question.
But today I took a mental pause. It was so small but it felt incredibly huge. I lay in the grass, I stared up at the sky, and I didn't think about a single thing. I listened to birds, felt the breeze, and smelled the fresh grass, blossoming cheery tree, and warm earth. I focused on each breath, accentuating each inhale and exhale. And I didn't allow a single thought, a single to-do item to infiltrate during this moment of serenity.
Thoughts, though silent, can take up so much mental energy, create so much silent noise. Moments of pause and complete nothingness are few and far between, but when they do present themselves are worth indulging.
There is so much beauty in each little pause.


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Joe Silver was the older brother of Ryan Silver, the first perfected Jefferson Starship. Joe was the first victim and the first Jefferson Starship to be turned by Ryan.
Joe was orphaned and captured by Eve's Jefferson Starships. After being saved by Sam and Dean Winchester, Joe underwent several tests to prove his humanity. After passing the series of test, Joe and his brother Ryan were taken by the hunters to their uncle. However, unbeknownst to everyone, Ryan was actually turned by Eve into the perfected form of the Jefferson Starship. After the hunters left, Joe was bit by his brother in his neck. Just minutes after, Joe was turned into a Jefferson Starship. He then aided his brother in attacking and turning their uncle.Before Joe and his brother managed to turn the whole town, Crowley and his demons arrived and killed the two.
Powers and AbilitiesEdit
Joe had all the powers of a perfect Jefferson Starship.
- Super strength - He had the strength to take down his full-grown uncle.
- Invulnerability - He can only be killed by decapitation with a silver knife.
- Super speed - Once turned, he moved at an incredible speed.
- Super agility - He was more agile than normal humans.
- Super stamina - He wouldn't tire, however he would still require sustenance.
- Shapeshifting - Jefferson Starships can assume the form of human beings, like Shapeshifters, it's unclear if they shed like standard shifters or not.
- Fangs - He had sharp, retractable fangs like vampires, which he used to attack uncle.
- Spikes - He had extendable spikes concealed in his wrists, like a wraith.
- Infectious Bite - Like a werewolf, he can turn humans into Starships by biting them.
- Regeneration - He was able to heal the bite that turned him seconds after he turned.
Much like their powers, as hybrids, Jefferson Starships share weaknesses with other monsters.
- Decapitation- The weakness of Vampires.
- Retinal Flare - Like Shapeshifters, they have a retinal flare when filmed.
- Angelic Powers - Castiel was able to easily obliterate all the Starships in the diner after he got his powers back.
- Heart Extraction- Crowley's demons killed two starships by ripping their hearts out through their chests.


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IQ Handbook Updates
The IQ handbook for 2016 has been updated and is now available on the EQ website. Please ensure you read the handbook to check whether there have been any rule changes for your sport, however we would like to draw your attention to the following changes:
Prep Riders
Prep riders are now able to compete as Primary School riders within interschool, providing they are able to ride independently (off leading rein). This is an amendment to section 5.2 of the IQ Handbook.
Age restrictions still apply in Eventing, where the level riders may compete at is determined by their age, not their school year. Please see section 11 of the IQ Handbook for details of this rule.
Number of qualifiers required
The school regions and the number of qualifiers required for these regions have been amended. In addition to Central Qld, North Queensland and Far North Qld requiring a reduced number of qualifiers, the Darling Downs & South West and Wide Bay & Sunshine Coast regions have been divided according to the Education Qld sport regions and those in the South West and Wide Bay (excluding Sunshine Coast) regions will also have a reduction in the number of qualifiers required. For a list of sporting regions and schools click here
Use of Nationals results as qualifiers
Results from the National Championships are no longer able to be used as qualifiers for States.
Additional secondary classes for dressage and combined training will be included at the National Championships in 2016: Intermediate Preliminary dressage, Senior Preliminary dressage, CT60cm, CT80cm and CT95cm.
Combined Training
The number of qualifiers required for Combined Training in order to attend States has been increased to 2, bringing this in line with all other disciplines.
Following National and State eventing rule changes, IQ have amended the age requirements for riders competing in interschool eventing.
Riders are considered eligible to compete in the age group applicable from January 1 in the year the rider attains the specified age, e.g. riders turning 8 in the year of competition are eligible to compete from Jan 1 at Junior Pre Introductory &Introductory levels.
*EvA60 (and EvA80) classes: riders are considered eligible to compete in these classes from the beginning of the calendar year in which the rider turns 8. Such riders will be subject to the consideration of the Technical Delegate.
**EvA95 classes: Riders are considered eligible to compete in EvA95 classes from the beginning of the calendar year in which the rider turns 8. Riders under the age of 13 must have completed three EvA80 competitions before being eligible to compete in EvA95


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Islamabad, Pakistan – May 31, 2011
iENGINEERING delivers the GreenGuide eBook to ASHRAE. The ASHRAE GreenGuide contains guidelines and strategies to aid HVAC&R system designer, architect, building owner, building manager/operator, or contractors in their designing a green building. iENGINEERING has taken this ASHRAE product that at one time was only available as a PDF or hard-copy and created an easily accessible eBook that will allow readers a more convenient way of reading and transporting this 488 paged book.
About ASHRAE
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is an international organization whose mission is to provide technical and education information in regards to heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigerating to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.
About iENGINEERING (Private) Limited
iENGINEERING is a privately-owned firm that provides technology solutions to organizations across the globe. We specialize in the design, development, and implementation of custom built solutions. Our solutions allow organizations to stay in line with the latest trends in technology. They are designed with a customer-centric approach, tailored to our clients' specific needs, and allow an extremely user-friendly experience. They are robust, reliable, scalable and customizable to an extent that allows the organizations to adapt quickly and transform their businesses conveniently. For more information, please visit iENGINEERING's website at www.iengineering.com.pk.


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Ph1006 2788 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver Listing #: R2453861
PENTHOUSE at Uptown by Concord Pacific. This one bedroom with den and flex features an open floor plan, thoughtfully proportioned rooms, and over-height 10'ft ceilings -- filling the space with natural light and creating a sense of openness. The full length windows frame NW exposure with sweeping panoramic views encompassing the city skyline, coastal mountains and beyond. An immaculately-maintained concrete building, managed by Rancho, with first-class amenities that include a superb fitness facility, a large amenity room/clubhouse to host friend & family gatherings, as well as a manicured communal roof deck. Experience the pinnacle of urban living in this vibrant and trendy Mount Pleasant neighbourhood; walking distance to public transit, shops & cafes, nightlife, art, and so much more.
Taxes (2019): $1,953.50
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This power-packed hour gets right to what you need to know – the steps and details – how to provide feedback to team members in a way that results in positive behaviour change, rather than anger and resentment.
Want to know more? Here's what you'll learn:
- The five secrets to convey your negative message so that it is constructive, understood, and above all, acted on
- Specific how-to techniques and tools to improve your skill at giving feedback – both positive and negative
- The definitive 5-step approach to giving negative feedback so that it is heard, keeps the relationship open and healthy, and sets the stage for future positive interactions
- The best way to give positive feedback to an employee so that morale improves dramatically
- What prevents people from listening to criticism and what you can do about it
- Why a mental "gate" gets in the way of effective feedback and how to keep it open – both yours and theirs
- How to use the "LB-NT" approach to criticize in a way that actually boosts an employee's spirits
- How to give crystal clear instructions so that your employees will understand and act – the first time
Plus get these bonuses:
- A quick-fire Q&A session covering some of the most common real-life questions asked by people just like you. Merge offers real-world expert advice that comes from first-hand experience from over 14 years at one of the world's most recognized corporations
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Wolf 3 Montana Magnet
Brand: Pallet Art Creations
- Handmade in Montana
- 5 1/4" long and 2 11/16" tall
It is always an amazing sight to see a wolf roaming the wild of Montana. If you get up early enough in the morning you can see a wolf pack trotting through Yellowstone National Park. Or you can always have the Wolf 3 Montana Magnet hanging on the fridge to remind you of all the wildlife Montana has to offer.
Pallet Art Creations makes all their products Montana to give you a true Montana gift. The Wolf 3 Montana Magnet has beautiful coloring throughout the fur that always this image to grad everyone's eye.
Next time get up early enough in the morning to see the wolf pack.


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Dominican Republic: Model Factory Enshrines Workers' Rights
All the factory floor workers at Alta Gracia are paid the same wage- 527 dollars a month, or 333 percent of the legal minimum wage.
SANTO DOMINGO, May 16, 2011 (IPS) – Two years ago, Knights Apparel, based in the U.S. state of South Carolina, decided to lead the race to the top by opening a factory that not only paid its employees a living wage but guaranteed their rights to a union.
Taking over a factory that had moved to a cheaper location, Knights Apparel chose to work with the Worker Rights Consortium, a monitoring agency funded by participating universities. Together, they designed a model to ensure that clothing produced there be certified as «not produced under sweatshop conditions».
Rather than take local sources for guidance, the WRC did its own exacting study on what constituted a living wage in the Dominican Republic. The study found that a living wage for a family was 497 dollars a month or 2.93 dollars an hour, whereas the allowable minimum wage in the Free Trade Zones is just 147.95 dollars per month (84 cents per hour).
Knights Apparel agreed to meet this standard. As a result, the company has garnered free publicity and ongoing marketing support from activist groups around the world. Alta Gracia garments include a tag with a picture of one of the workers, attesting to the fair wages and good working conditions.
Alta Gracia-made logo clothing is now available at over 350 university campuses. While more expensive than generic brands, it is less expensive than some competitors such as Reebok and Nike.
All the factory floor workers at Alta Gracia are paid the same wage- 527 dollars a month, or 333 percent of the legal minimum wage. By agreement with the union, work is four days a week, from seven in the morning until five at night, and Fridays from seven a.m. until noon. There is a half hour morning break and one hour for lunch.
In the office off the factory floor, Sara Adler-Milstein, the local WRC representative, translates on a web cam conference call between a student group assembled at the University of Birmingham, UK, Teresa Cheng from United Students against Sweatshops in the United States, and two union representatives from the Alta Gracia factory.
The employees are allowed to leave their posts on the factory floor to answer questions from the students since this call may well result in increased orders for the factory.
«Ten years ago, students in U.S. universities staged protests to force their universities to affiliate with the WRC,» Cheng said. «This is the first time that we at USAS have actually been able to support a factory, which is Alta Gracia, because it is the only union which meets our standards for non-sweatshops.»
Maritza Vargas, a union representative, told the students a bit of her story. «My life has changed completely since I started to work here at Alta Gracia. Before, I worked far away and boarded my children. I could barely afford the cost of food and I could only pay for school for one child. Now all of my children live with me and I have money not only for their education but for continuing my own as well. «
«This is true not just for me but for all of the workers here at AltaGracia,» she added.
«Here in the DR we have great labour laws, but the difference between what the law says and what happens is huge,» Vargas said. «When workers go to the government with violations, they often turn their back on us. There is no accountability, the owners can leave the country, close the factory, without paying the workers the severance that is due. It is also common when unions form here for the management to fire all of the workers who join. «
«Alta Gracia has changed the entire union movement here in the Dominican Republic because of the living wage and the dignified treatment which we are receiving here,» she said. «This has given hope to all the other unions, that they too can achieve these goals.»
Pablo de Jesus spoke of his experiences in other factories and the realities of unionising in the Dominican Republic. «The salaries were very low and they used to speak to us with bad language, saying things like 'You are useless. You are not working hard enough.' Also we suffered from physical mistreatment. They would not let us take bathroom breaks when we needed them.»
Adler-Milstein has been investigating workers' complaints at another local factory here in the Dominican Republic, where the apparel company Gildan Dortex is accused of harassing and firing union organisers and then forming a management-based «yellow» union.
She says that visiting Alta Gracia is the highlight of her week.
«It has been exciting to see something that is so life-changing for the workers and for the managers as well. Compared to other factories, the biggest changes that you see is when the workers go home, since they are happy, they are living in much better conditions, they have health insurance,» she said.
«There are less noticeable things here such as the investment in ergonomic chairs here so that their backs do not hurt,» she added. «They don't have to fear what they are going to have to give up in order to put a meal on the table.»
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My dad always used to say, "How come when we're talking about sports teams, we say, 'us', but when we're talking about politics, we say, 'them'?" But it's not true. It's not always true anyway. I say "us." I believe in government and lots of it, frankly. Mostly because I don't trust us to govern ourselves; we weren't ever meant to. And, honestly, if you're paying attention, you know that every time a small-government originalist is in office, shit falls apart. Like, way apart. Deficits grow tremendously, wage gaps widen, and the already blurry line between equality and justice becomes nearly unrecognizable.
This afternoon, when The Who opted not to come with me to vote, I had a conversation with him about responsibility and making our voices heard. (And further, how voice = vote, which m* added, because that concept wasn't immediately clear.) I reminded him that being comfortable with the voting process, participating in every single election — even when you're tired, which is what his reason for not wanting to go today was — is essential. Because without voters, there is no election. And without an election, there is no democracy. Big concepts for a lazy day-off from school. Ultimately, I reminded him that he has never missed an opportunity to vote with me. That, in fact, even in utero, he joined me to elect our president. And then I insisted that he put some clothes on and come with me, which he did.
People were fired up about this election. Supreme Court justices and School Board — those were the big ones. There's been chatter about it for months in the pick-up line after school. A lot of people voted. I had to wait in line to cast my ballot, which I have never had to do since moving here. (In Boston, I waited in lines all the time, but I was in a bigger precinct then.)
This year, more than others, The Who knew a little about what we were voting for. The other day, we marched together in support of the support staff union at the school, which is struggling to keep members in jobs as the districts in the county start to look at outsourcing. Last year, he marched with the teachers in our district, who were working without a fair contract. He understood what was at stake in this election — that maintaining fair wages and keeping the community in the schools was an important issue. Did he know about unfair ousting of a local principal? No. Did he know about the cries across the district to get rid of the superintendent? No. But he knew enough to know that voting was the biggest single influence a person could have on all of these things.
Anyway, my point is this: I do say "us" when talking about politics. Because I strongly believe that even though the system is flawed in many ways and even though voting for a liberal Republican is pretty much the same as voting for a conservative Democrat and even though change is sometimes so slow that it's impossible to see, I am both part of the problem and part of the solution. My role as a citizen is inextricably linked to the actions I take to influence people and the ways in which I make sure my voice is heard. And the energy I expend toward bettering my country/my state/my county/my borough/my school district is in direct correlation to the pride I take in those same places.
This week, "we" had both a big win and a big loss. "We" won on Thursday night. "We" played an awesome game against Miami. "We" kicked their asses. But, also, "we" lost big at the polls, electing in a string of school board members who I believe don't have the best interests of our kids at heart. "We" have to do better next time. And in the meantime, "we" need to figure out the best way to spread this message of accountability.


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My thoughts exactly. I gain so much, not just by reading what others think of my stories and their suggestions, but by also reading the stories others have written and giving my thoughts on them. I learn a lot just by thinking about the other stories on here.
I like to think I'm squeezing as much value as I can out of this competition.
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But for me that's the point of entering. It's to *try the thing* and then have a pool of readers tell me - hey, this worked, and this didn't. Prompted competitions offer us the opportunity to stretch outside our comfort zones. There's no way I'd ever have written an A/A, or a PolSat outside this comp. And yet, I learned a lot trying and getting peer review.
It's been said a bunch of times before, but bears reiterating, this is the cheapest writers' workshop out there.
Granted, harping on a single typo probably isn't helpful, but a detailed critique that offers illumination on what we've done well & what we should work on is what many of us are hoping to get out of the forums.
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I love this! I agree 100%. Especially since many of us are assigned genres that we're not comfortable or even familiar with.
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My opinion is a bit like a spinless neutrino(1) - it doesn't actually interact with much; sort of a cosmic non-event. Add that sage advice; we are the master of our thoughts and a slave to our words, and I try to keep my peace to myself.
(1): I used to work at Fermilab under Lederman. Wired the last two Tevatron magnets into the loop, in fact, so don't cast disparaging remarks because I have Truth and Beauty, or harass my Muons. From the Top to the Bottom I am both Charming and Strange.
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Blame is for suckers.
Forgiveness is the key.
And Soot,
You pretty much nut-shelled my whole point,
but then, you have always had the ability to hone into few words
what it takes me 500 to say.
So Bravo!
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Blame me if you must.
But you, Tops, make me want to ask one quick question -- are you saying that this forum has a semblance toward REAL LIFE - (gasp!) in that we should let people have their turn to speak, treat people with respect, and treat people how we want to be treated stuff and all that jazz? You know, the stuff we learned in Kindergarten, that sort of thing?
For the record, only one person wrote to me, but his message was a dandy! blowing a kiss to you dawlin! You know who you are!
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Well Sooty, I hope you brought some tombstones and a shovel.
At the risk of garnering more ire, by opening this up again... I feel the necessity to come back here to address a landslide of private messages, instead of just firmly walking away.
It seems that now, there are many people who fear the idea that there might be some kind of 'subterranean group' prowling the hallowed halls of the forum prepared to pounce if their 'groupspeak' isn't adhered to. The result of this has a host of writers afraid to come back to the forums to speak at all. I can say that with some authority as my inbox just closed up on me.
What I can say to you all as a group is that to the best of my knowledge (and I've been here a long time) is that if you pull back the green curtain, you'll find nothing there, despite certain claims that seem to have inferred otherwise.
As it should be.
So please. PLEASE. Don't be afraid. Speak your piece whenever you chose. Wherever you chose.
Nobody here owns the conscience of this forum. The conscience exists in a "we" not a "they". There will always be people who disagree with us, and people who agree with us as well, even if we don't know they're there.
There will always be 'groups' that think alike, that either agree or disagree too... but that doesn't make any of us unequal. Being in a collective that agrees can sometimes morph into thinking that the group should prevail over all. I've been part of that myself, at times and mostly I've regretted it later, though not always.
Basically what I'm trying to say is that whatever the feedback or the kickback, or the blow-back, whatever your perception, even if it be correct... don't let it silence you. Don't let your fear of anyone's opinion keep you from speaking out, no matter how belligerent or even offensive they might be, or allow yourself to be bullied into submission. We can often agree to disagree at the very least.
None of us needs anyone's approval, even though sometimes it feels nice. Even if no one agrees with you at all it doesn't make you any less valuable to the group as a functioning unit, it just makes you even more unique. And deep down, whether we admit it or not, we all love unicorns! They make us question our own perceptions of reality.
If we can't be true to ourselves, we're missing a big happy chunk of this crazy thing we call life. So kick your fear in the *ss and
BE BRAVE! BE KIND! And may peace prevail.
Thank you, and goodnight.
(Steps down from soap box)
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Wow, did I miss a lot yesterday!
@orion-love it when you talk so purdy but in the US the constitution granted the free speech status and the Courts interpret the limitations of it. While they are a branch of the government, they are not the government as a whole, just as our, ah-hem, "executive-in-chief" is not the entire government (despite what he might think)
@jingle bells- would love 💕 to know more Australia's individual rights-can you send me a PM that sets me in the right direction?
@sslubliner- I think with women the equivalent to check your tie might be check your lipstick 💄 especially since many women tend to wear it on their teeth.
We probably didn't need this post, but darn it y'all had so much fun without me yesterday that I just had to chime in.
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Love this, very well said! Sums up this competition perfectly (in my humble opinion). And applies even more so for the flash fiction comp.
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A weekend of wind, rain and soaring heat doesn't faze Do3 squad
26 September 2018
The weekend's inclement weather didn't put a stop to Dave Knight's triathlon squad, Do3, claiming podium places and qualifying for Ironman 70.3 World Championships.
Do3's Weekend of World Class Performances - Weekend round up September 15th and 16th
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Do3 posted further impressive performances at the weekend with the triathlon squad representing GB at age group in Australia as well as competing in the local counties. There were podiums, wins and personal bests to further underline Do3's presence as The Midlands foremost triathlon...
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As part of my thesis, I have to send off "cold surveys" to small-to-medium businesses and individuals in order to collect data. Sadly to date, I've been getting a 1% conversion rate. I think it is primarily down to the way I am structuring my email messages. Is there anything I can do to improve the language of my email message to make them more persuasive?
This is what I have so far. I would really appreciate any advice:
For individuals: http://imgur.com/T6vY7v1
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Your emails have a lot of room for improvement. You have to:
1) Give a 1 sentence intro
2) Get right to the point quickly in a clear and easy to understand way. Eliminate all the long winded and confusing language (i.e. everything in quotes: "business attitudes towards....provision")
3) Most people will be very wary of clicking links in a cold-call email. Both because it would take time, and because they're expecting to see a huge survey and/or a crappy app made by some schmo. To get around that negative bias, include an impressive screenshot of your app, and include all the questions of your survey, or if it is super long, include just the most interesting questions to pique their interest. Have those things be in-line, not as attachments. Doing these things will help make them curious and help convince them that it's worth clicking on the link (they'll trust you more).
4) If allowed in this project, look into other routes other than emails. For instance:
A) Post it to relevant subreddits (https://www.reddit.com/r/AlphaAndBetaUsers, https://www.reddit.com/r/sideproject, etc.).
B) Mail a small gift (e.g. a small chocolate) to companies, and have a note on the chocolate with an intro and a link (use an URL shortener) and QR code. Even if they don't go to the link on the note, you could do a follow up email in which you mention that you previously sent them the gift, which will increase your success.
In your initial message, I'd recommend something quite short. Just a sentence or 2 introducing yourself as a student and asking if they'd be willing to give some quick feedback to help you with your thesis project. Just that.
Assuming that's true, some people will respond. Then you can reply as a human being. Even that little bit of relationship building makes a difference.
Meanwhile, all the additional verbiage is off-putting. With the links in your opening email, it resembles a lot of spam that we're conditioned to quickly click past.


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In 1995 we purchased our first rental property with the aim of bringing the same care and attention to detail to our apartment homes that our grandfather brought to his farming community. We believe we have a duty not only to provide the best quality service to our residents today but to preserve and protect our communities so that they may enhance the lives of others for generations to come.
We grew up in Lincoln and believe that this city and the wonderful State of Nebraska provide the highest possible quality of life. We were fortunate to enjoy the excellent education opportunities provided by Lincoln's public schools and the University of Nebraska. We don't believe the values of hard work, service, and quality are unique to Nebraska but we do believe they are endemic in the culture of our great State.
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Water Farmer Harvests Rain...
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Posted: 04/23/2014 4:23 pm EDT Updated: 04/24/2014 11:59 am EDT
As of today it has been one year since my last shower. Yes, I know that sounds crazy and a year ago I would have agreed with you. I was a regular showering guy for the first 26 years of my life. Well, maybe not every single day, but just about.
So how does a regular showering guy end up going 365 days and counting without taking a shower? It started with a long bike ride across America to promote sustainability and eco-friendly living. I set a bunch of rules for myself to follow to lead by example. The rule for water was that I could only harvest it from natural sources such as lakes, rivers and rain or from wasted sources such as leaky faucets. And I kept track of exactly how much I used too, with an aim of showing just how little we need to get by...
Mr. Greenfield seemed to be always by a lake or reservoir or stream or creek or rill or a leaky faucet, where he could either immerse himself or "harvest" water.
I'm not sure I like this use of "harvest". I mean, "harvest" always meant gathering in the autumn the fruits of long arduous work in spring and summer, not some adventitious stumbling upon something.
I think this is one of the dumbest articles I have ever read recently, and that includes articles about gun anarchists and Sean Hannity.
It seems like an excuse to show off his buff body to earth mother type chicks. There is too much beefcake. If he had taken showers like normal people, he would not have to caper for nude selfies.
He does make some points that I concur with:
But I learned that by living naturally I didn't need cosmetic products anymore. I just used some soap, toothpaste and essential oils and found that to work real well. This compared to previously using colognes, deodorant, shampoo, lotions and all sorts of other products full of chemicals. And guess what? I had no lack of friends!Personally, I think it is sufficient to say that those colognes, deodorants, etc., are filled with the most atrocious chemical scents. I am sure you have probably experienced the anguish of working out at the gym in proximity to someone who thinks themselves in need of large doses of scent that make you gag.
And this includes laundry detergents. I have had to throw away clothes my mother had washed, merely because I could not get rid of the "fresh sunshine" smell of her laundry soap.
He adds some agenda (things to do):
-Flush the toilet less often.
-Take shorter showers or turn off the water while you're soaping up and scrubbing down.
-Wash clothes less and in full loads
-Turn off the faucet
-Wash the dishes efficiently.
-Install water efficient showerheads and toilets.
-Get your leaks fixed.
-Grow food not lawns.
-Harvest rain.
Good luck on that first one and getting me to visit your place... your digs are probably a cosmetic and olfactory disaster.
And you collect rain, you don't harvest it. I suppose if you had a biplane and ran a crop dusting and rain cloud seeding operation you could harvest rain.
And I did start taking Navy showers (the second item in the list) about 3 months ago, so I can't argue there.


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Earthlite Vortex Portable Massage Chair Review
If you don't have a lot of space to work with in your home, but you love a good massage every now and then, a foldable massage chair can be the perfect option. Unlike traditional massage chairs, these portable models don't weigh hundreds of pounds, don't require a one to two-hour assembly time, and you won't have to take them apart just to get them through your doorway.
- COMPLETE PORTABLE MASSAGE CHAIR PACKAGE: Includes EARTHLITE Vortex Chair, Rugged Nylon Carry Case, Padded Shoulder Strap, and Sternum Pad
- The EARTHLITE Vortex Massage Chair is upholstered with high quality, dual density Pro-Lite cushioning and buttery soft Natursoft upholstery for superior comfort and durability
- Multiple face, arm and seat adjustments enable optimal client positioning. Quick setup with simple facecradle armrest and seat adjustments to accommodate all client sizes. Folds compactly
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Our Verdict: The Vortex portable massage chair by Earthlite is stylish, lightweight, and easy to transport. This chair weighs in at just fifteen pounds, so it's a great choice if you don't have enough dedicated space in the home to accommodate a regular sized massage chair. It's also a great buy if you're just getting started in the massage therapy field and you need a pro-quality chair that you can take to client home-based appointments.
The chair itself features a simplistic, almost modern look that definitely screams quality. If you're looking for a more traditional massage chair, the kind that comes equipped with automatic massage programs, then obviously, you'll need to look elsewhere. This is a simple, basic massage chair that's commonly used by massage therapists.
Read on to learn more about this basic massage chair and find out how it rated based on features and overall quality.
Overview and Features
As a freelance massage therapist, the portable massage chair will be the key piece of equipment that you'll rely on several times a day, every day. Because of this, you need a model that's easy to collapse, adjust, and transport. But a lightweight portable chair that's also built tough isn't as easy to find as it may seem.
Enter the Vortex by Earthlite.
This model by Earthlite is portable and comes with a heavy-duty nylon carry case complete with a padded sternum and shoulder strap. The manufacturer didn't throw in any other extras, but in terms of overall quality, this massage chair earned a high rating.
Marketed as the lightest massage chair on the market, despite its compact design it's surprisingly comfortable. The chair's oval frame is made out of aircraft grade aluminum, so you know it's tough. The chair is also covered with a dual density pro-lite padding and cushions.
This isn't a feature packed home massage recliner that comes loaded with massage programs like the Kahuna Massage Chair Space-Saving Zero-Gravity Full-Body Recliner LM6800. Instead, it's a chair massage therapists can use if they work in a client's home, or it can also be a great buy if you and your partner often give each other home massages. This is a very basic chair, but if you enjoy giving massages or need a dependable massage chair for work, this is definitely a model you can rely on and it's available at a reasonable price.
If you're looking for a feature-packed massage chair, click here to read our buyer's guide where you can choose from the top leading models of massage recliners on the market.
This massage chair is covered by a three-year product warranty on the upholstery and cushions, and a lifetime warranty on the frame. This extensive warranty can give potential buyers confidence in their purchase, considering Earthlite is clearly showing that they stand behind the quality of their products.
Featuring a stylish design, this chair really stands out from the crowd. It offers extra padding that's both comfortable and supportive, so the user will not sink into the surface. This is a chair that was definitely designed with comfort in mind. While it may not be the most affordable portable model on the market, it's definitely the best.
This portable massage chair may look kind of awkward and difficult to collapse, but it can easily be broken down in seconds. It also comes with the right amount of padding needed to protect the sternum. This ensures that the user will not become uncomfortable during a massage. When you compare this chair's padding with similar models in this price range, there's a noticeable difference in both thickness and quality.
The chair features a unique oval design and is made out of aircraft grade aluminum, so it's a chair that's reliable and designed to last.
On average, a basic portable massage chair will weigh anywhere from twenty to thirty-five pounds. This model is considerably lighter weighing just fifteen pounds. While it may not sound like a huge difference, if you're a professional massage therapist and you have to take your chair from appointment to appointment, then this weight difference is a big deal.
Another issue massage therapists run into is finding a massage chair that can accommodate the weight and height of all their clients. Most models feature some level of adjustability, but it's often very limited. Because of this, most massage therapists have to haul around more than one size of massage chair, which can be a major hassle, especially if you don't have much space to work with in your vehicle. The Vortex features an innovative adjustable height system that makes it the only massage chair you'll ever need.
It doesn't matter whether the user is five feet tall or six feet, this chair is highly adjustable and can accommodate users up to six feet, five inches tall, easily. In order to adjust the chair, all you have to do is simply turn the adjustment knobs in order to lower or raise the seat to the desired height.
Ultimate Portability
Considering the chair is marketed as highly portable, it comes as no surprise that the manufacturer has included a free carry case complete with a built-in strap, so you can easily take this chair wherever you need to go. This chair is compact and lightweight. Basically, it's as portable as a massage chair is going to get.
If you're training to become a massage therapist or you're currently working in the field, then this chair's lightweight design will make your job so much easier. Often, portable massage chairs are flimsy and don't feature a high user weight. This is where this model shines. Built tough, yet lightweight, this is a portable massage chair that has it all.
User Weight
Every type of massage chair comes with a max user weight rating. While this chair can handle a decent amount of weight, it's not designed to handle users over two hundred and fifty pounds. This lower weight limit may be a deal breaker for some. While this limited weight capacity may be a concern, it's probably more than sufficient for your clients or family members.
Whether you're an experienced massage therapist or just learning massage tips for beginners, this chair is a great buy.
The chair is easy to adjust, collapse and set up. If you're a professional masseuse and you work as a freelancer, this is exactly what you need and want. The chair features a very simple, streamlined design that makes it both user-friendly and a pleasure to use.
While it doesn't come loaded with any fancy bells and whistles such as a vibration feature, it does offer extra-thick supportive padding that your clients will love.
But despite the fact that this chair is a pro-quality massage chair, you don't have to work as a masseuse to buy it. In fact, it can make a great addition to your home if you love to give or receive massages. If you're tired of having to give a massage on a couch or a kitchen chair, then the Voltrex is a great buy and a massage chair that won't break the bank.
- Extra-thick supportive padding
- Lightweight design
- Made from aircraft grade aluminum
- Easy to transport and store
- Fast folding action
- Easy to adjust
- Durable
- Does not come equipped with any extra features
- Has a low max user weight limit
In Conclusion
Working for yourself as a freelance massage therapist comes with many perks, but it also means you're responsible for paying for all of the tools of the trade, including the massage chair.
Higher priced massage chairs often aren't as versatile as they claim to be and are usually heavy and difficult to store and transport.
Lower priced, lightweight models are easier to store and transport, but they aren't made from high quality materials that will allow for heavy daily use.
This portable model by Earthlite is a massage chair that seems to offer the best of both worlds.
This Earthlite massage chair is a gorgeous, pro-quality model that can be used for work or home. It features fast folding action, is easy to set up, and the lightweight design makes transporting and storing it a cinch. The tough hinges are designed for frequent folding action, so you wont have to worry about regular wear and tear. This is truly a portable massage chair you can depend on. So, if you're looking for a well-built, pro quality chair for work, look no further than the Vortex. We gave this chair a rating of four out of five stars.


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Some of the latest health technology developments for patients are appearing in the hospital. Today, in some hospitals, you can talk into a computer and call a nurse or order lunch. StatNews reports that some hospitals also are putting tech devices, like Amazon's Alexa, in intensive care units and recovery rooms to improve care.
These health tech devices could effectively become a part of a medical team. They can listen in on conversations between doctors and patients and put forward different treatment options. They could also warn doctors about changes to a patient's condition, for example, based on changes in the tone, cadence and intensity of the patient's voice.
With Alexa, hospitals could also let patients access their medical records. As important, they could provide post treatment instructions. Think about it. You would not have to memorize your doctor's orders or take shorthand on what to do after you leave the hospital. You could simply ask Alexa what to do when you needed first aid, how to treat your wound or to ease the pain in your knee.
The possibilities of these devices to promote patient safety and better health outcomes appear endless. Over time, Alexa and other voice-enabled devices may also be able to diagnose cardiovascular disease and other health conditions. Patient satisfaction should also increase. That said, patient privacy remains an issue.


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Is your dog ready for swimsuit season? If you're feeling bad about offering less food, you can actually give your dog "more" while feeding her less at the same time! Yes, it's true! There are ways to make eating enriching (this is great for all dogs, not just for beefcakes (details below)), last longer and turn eating into a game and/ meditation:)! But, why is it SO IMPORTANT to get your dog lean? Studies have shown (and looking to nature as a guide), animals (including ourselves) run best on less. When the body is lean, metabolic functions work like they should. I don't think there's a coincidence between most pets being overweight and 1 out of 2 dogs getting cancer in this day and age. The other problem is overweight dogs are at greater risk for injury.
A lot of dogs turn up with injuries. In agility, depending on a dog's structure and regardless of how fit they are, it is common for dogs to have strains and even major injuries. Part of that may be because when a dog lands from a jump, they put about five times their weight onto their front limb and, sometimes, they are turning and are predominantly taking that weight on a single leg! Agility is a sprinting game and a lot of dogs are literally ripping around the course. Unfortunately, dogs are very good at hiding their injuries and a lot of them go undiagnosed. Some could argue that an animal needs to hide an injury for a better chance at survival in the wild. For some dogs, they are so excited about life that their adrenaline will mask pain much of the time. After spending $15,000 on surgeries, regenerative medicine, rehab and therapies for 1 dog, I think about this sort of thing endlessly. And, I want to do everything I can to keep dogs healthy, happy and having fun!
As far as carrying extra pounds goes, that is resolved almost completely through alterations to the diet. I hope that you are open to this discussion. Because of what I know, it's my responsibility to really push this matter.
There may be some things you haven't yet considered. The first thing to ask is how much you feed your dog every day, and I don't just mean in his bowl. It's surprising how much food comes in addition to that through treats, snacks, and scavenging or dropped food. You'll have to ask everybody, including your husband and your kids and the people who come over… like a relative or anyone like that…who might be giving him tons of love along with piles of food because he is so adorable. It adds up really fast, especially for a little dog! Keeping that in mind, the treats your dog gets during training may be as many calories as he should consume in the entire day.
When I train a dog with treats, I subtract that amount from what I would otherwise feed during their meal twice a day. It's totally possible that we will skip breakfast or dinner (or both) if the dog will eat enough that day through treats. The treats given during training, out on a walk, or wherever else your dog gets snacks might meet (or exceed) my dogs' caloric needs. So it's important to feed nutritious treats and not junk food.
Typically, the treats you'll find in a grocery store are junk food made of starch and sugar and processed beyond recognition (often they are actually toxic!!). Dogs are not designed to metabolize much of the "feed" on the market. Look for dried meat products as a rule of thumb. You might be able to use fresh, low glycemic vegetables (veggies only if your dog is fully interested in them). Dried or freeze-dried products that come in small pieces work well and are probably your best choice (of course, read the label). Cheese is okay for most dogs, but it shouldn't comprise too high of a percentage of the dog's diet. Lunch meat can work but usually sticks and interrupts reward delivery (and may have nitrites and other undesirable junk in them). And hotdogs are not even food.
When you do set down food, it is good for your dog's emotional and mental well being to give her food in less traditional bowls. A slow feeder with nooks and crannies can make it more of an adventure. There are a number of these on the market and they come in all sorts of shapes but make sure it's enough of a puzzle (like a spiral or other complicated pattern). Another way to feed is to use things like Kongs or the West Paw Toppl or Tux. These are great tools to use when you need to keep your dog occupied and relaxed (like when your dog needs to chill in a crate or while you get some work done). With these options, putting the food in and then freezing it makes it even longer-lasting. Another way to achieve that end is to put your raw food in ice cube trays and then insert the frozen cubes into a Kong (or like object) (then you only need 1 Kong per dog). Animals are designed to look for their food, so they actually have a better quality of life if they have to work at it and for it. If you feed dried food there are even more food dispensing toys available. You might simply sprinkle food around in the grass (if you aren't worried about ants or your dog eating rocks). And last but not least, one of THE best enrichment items is a snuffle mat. When dogs use scent, they experience an additional level of satisfaction. I would never have guessed how enriching this item is, otherwise I would have bought one long before!
The goal shape for a dog is to have a tuck in their waist when viewed from above and you want to be able to see their last three ribs. A lot of vets will say a dog is a good weight when they are, in fact, actually overweight. Too many vets are unfortunately not well versed in performance sports and you won't find many that encourage the lean body that athletes (in my opinion all dogs) need to stay injury-free. This is because, sadly, the education of vets is not up to speed with high performance and Sports Medicine.
When a dog gets sick (cancer or whatnot) one of the the first ways to help a him regain health is to help with his metabolic functions by getting him the the right kind of food at the appropriate quantities. The other thing that really helps is exercise. Exercise moves stuff around in our bodies and it releases endorphins and gives us something else to do other than thinking about bon bons 🙂
When a dog, or any animal for that matter, is too overweight, we do need to be very careful about exercise because that excess excess weight sets them up for injury (especially if jumping and twisting like in agility). Which is why I feel hope to convince you to come up with a plan to get your full-figured Fido down to his proper weight in the next 6 months. Who knows, it could add years to your dog's life, help him feel better, and save you a fortune on treatments and avoid unnecessary downtime. It might even save your dog's life!! And just think of how many heads will turn when they look at your gorgeous dog 😉 It could be his best summer yet!


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Gives special attention and protections to at least 19 groups
in society, including "sexual orientation" and "gender identity and
expression" (boys and girls who want to dress as the opposite
sex). So if male student comes to school dressed in female clothing and
is teased. That would constitute bullying under this bill.
- Would be used as a tool to reshape the attitudes and values of school-age children regarding family structure and sexuality
- Goes far beyond bullying to require schools to "prevent and reduce discrimination". This could include, alternative views on sexuality and family structure issues.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Minnesota Family Council pitching a fit over anti-bullying bill
Fundamentalist Christians do not like anti-bullying laws. Minnesota Family Council sent out a lengthy email titled Legislative Alert! Anti-bullying Bill - Contact Your Legislator. At the core of their objections to Minnesota SF 783/HF 826 seems to be the following (emphasis is original formatting):
even Christians. If kids cannot go to school without calling people "faggots" and "kikes" then their parenting is sorely lacking. Nobody will change the backward values that they learn at home.
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