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THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 01:56 yuck-looking at the pics made me sick! http://www.menshealth.com/20worst/worstffchicken.h tml
Derek Schultz Fitness Guru Posts: 258 Derek Schultz I've always been bigger. Maybe not classified as being fat because I carry it pretty well. But, well, I'm fat. There's no fooling myself. In January, months of hard work paid off as my wife got pregnant with what will be our first child. I had been exercising a bit until that point, but I decided to ramp it up a notch and get my weight to where I can be healthy and be around a long time for my wife and kid. I've been known to drop 40-50 pounds in 5 months or so on a few occasions, only to slowly gain that weight back over a couple years. This time is different. I know everybody says that and usually that statement doesn't come to fruit, but I've got that incentive...becoming a daddy. Got a blog rolling- rokandroll.blogspot.com I post on it a few times a week. Mostly fitness stuff. I try to be somewhat humorous. Check it out if you're REALLY bored.	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 02:08 I once had the #1 worst food in America on that list and I loved it! I'd probably avoid it now.
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 02:38 i had it many times-by myself!!! ughhhhhhhhhhh. no wonder why i got so fat!
Jen R traineo Newbie Posts: 12 Jen R When I started here last year, I wasn't as committed as I should be. Now through the diet tracking at The Daily Plate, I'm back on track. I'd like to lose 37 pounds by my graduation on June 14th. My ultimate goal is 145, but I can't wait to make it to 175. I haven't been that weight since high school. My goal here reflects my 190, June 14th goal. As of March 4th, I'm down 10.5 pounds! 26.5 to go.	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 02:55 I sort of disagree with some of the information in this article. For example, Chipotle being the WORST mexican food? I get a burrito bol with steak, rice, black beans, salsa, cheese and sour cream, and it's 810 calories. I don't know how many calories they really expect people to take in every day, but 810 is perfectly reasonable for a dinner for me. But, yeah, the cheese fries... Oh, honestly, I loved them once. I can't imagine eating them now that I'm living a healthier lifestyle. That's just SO much. I can't even justify that as an "occasional" splurge.
Jocelyn Coutant Fitness Guru Posts: 222 Jocelyn Coutant i enjoy being active, maybe sometimes too much. i run almost everyday, i walk my dog, bike, play tennis and swim. i need to control my eating habits and learn to eat healthy again.	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 03:35 i have never eaten any of that stuff, but i'm glad i know what to avoid haha. 810 calories for dinner is a little much. i usually have around 1300 calories a day. plus you can't always guarantee how many calories these things really have in them because the cooks all prepare them differently. you never know if someone put on more cheese than they were supposed to.
Glovia L Fitness Guru Posts: 833 Glovia L I love to eat. Carbs is my weakness link that I always lose control in front of it. I started running for fitness in 2007. Ever since I finished the 1st marathon (San Diego RnR 2007), I am addicted to running. I started traineoing in Nov 2007. I have reached my goal weight in Jun 08 already. But, now, I don't care much about my weight. I care about it only if it affects my running performance.	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 04:07 I thought donuts should be in the top 10 list also.
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2094 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 04:24 you'd probably have to eat a lot of donuts to beat those numbers! If I went out, I would probably have an 800 calorie dinner (or maybe double that - I don't go out much, and wouldn't fret over it), but I would otherwise never have one meal with that many calories... I top out around 500, maybe 600 for a big lunch. At 2000-2500 calories a day, and 5-6 meals, I just don't want (or need) that much at once...
Jen R traineo Newbie Posts: 12 Jen R When I started here last year, I wasn't as committed as I should be. Now through the diet tracking at The Daily Plate, I'm back on track. I'd like to lose 37 pounds by my graduation on June 14th. My ultimate goal is 145, but I can't wait to make it to 175. I haven't been that weight since high school. My goal here reflects my 190, June 14th goal. As of March 4th, I'm down 10.5 pounds! 26.5 to go.	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 05:13 Usually I stay around 1700 calories a day. If I have a snack when I wake up, Chipotle for lunch at 810, then a protein bar in the afternoon for 150 or so, then a lighter dinner at 400-500 calories (we pretty regularly pick up Subway if we go to the gym in the evening, and my sandwich only has about 400 calories), I'm on the right track. But of course, that totally doesn't work for everyone. I'm just saying that I don't think Chipotle is our worst enemy. I have a feeling they picked on them since there were so many Chili's and On The Border meals for the other categories. I like Chipotle a lot because it's still fresh ingredients. It's much better for me than 810 calories worth of Big Macs! (Or the White Castle equivalent, because they're on every street corner here.)
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 05:25 im sure if you eat any foods occassionally, you are fine and wont gain weight. its what you do over a lifetime and as part of a healthy diet and exercise routine. its ok to splurge once in a while. i think it was just giving the public an idea of how high in calories and fat some meals/appetizers are and how big some portions are. im sure there are many other foods they left out that are far worse. as far as donuts, i agree with dave, you would need alot more than one to be equivalent to those meals.
Samantha Cordell Fitness Guru Posts: 338 Samantha Cordell Success is not a race, be patient. Success leads to success. Success is always a work in progress. Success doesn't come to you--you go to it. Success is a journey, not a destination. Focus on the process. Some people dream about success... while others wake up and work hard at it. Success is achieved and maintained by those who try-and keep trying. Everyday is a good day to SUCCEED! If at first you don't succeed-try, try again	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 05:55 I see # 1 is Outback Steakhouse Aussie Cheese Fries with Ranch Dressing...we do not even have that fast food chain here and in Australia, cheese fries are unheard of unless you go to somewhere like Lonestar....The rest of the stuff we have here though, but I would never touch it let alone allow my kids too yuck...
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 06:02 thats funny that in australia you dont have outback b/c it has an australian theme. those cheese fries are delicious!! you can get cheese fries everywhere in the u.s. we dont have lonestar in ny. i dont think. well thats good that you dont touch the other stuff or let your kids have it.
Stina Ebs Fitness Guru Posts: 208 Stina Ebs After 2 years of crappy meds that bloated me up 70 pounds and mounds of stress... I am ready to go back to my slim self again! Plus, I want to look good in a bathing suit for my 3 year anniversary vacation in florida :-)	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 06:24 Conclusion: Don't go to Chili's. That web page made me hungry
Samantha Cordell Fitness Guru Posts: 338 Samantha Cordell Success is not a race, be patient. Success leads to success. Success is always a work in progress. Success doesn't come to you--you go to it. Success is a journey, not a destination. Focus on the process. Some people dream about success... while others wake up and work hard at it. Success is achieved and maintained by those who try-and keep trying. Everyday is a good day to SUCCEED! If at first you don't succeed-try, try again	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 06:26 - Edited by: sammiaaron What else do they serve on the menu there, does anyone know? On Australia Day, (26 Jan) I went to a BBQ and tasted emu and crocodile for the first time - dipped in a hot sauce.....I was quite surprised it was VERY good..the crocodile tasted similar to chicken but with the texture of squid/calamari and the emu was...Hmmm..I think it tasted a little bit like a well done steak...
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 06:31 outback serves dishes called shrimp on the barbie, chicken on the barbie, bloomin' onion.... -never had crocodile. the only way i could taste that is if they didnt tell me it was crocodile stina-sorry about that!!! cravings kicking in?
Stina Ebs Fitness Guru Posts: 208 Stina Ebs After 2 years of crappy meds that bloated me up 70 pounds and mounds of stress... I am ready to go back to my slim self again! Plus, I want to look good in a bathing suit for my 3 year anniversary vacation in florida :-)	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 06:33 - Edited by: StinaEbs I saw those cheese fries and my keyboard was wet from drool....
Samantha Cordell Fitness Guru Posts: 338 Samantha Cordell Success is not a race, be patient. Success leads to success. Success is always a work in progress. Success doesn't come to you--you go to it. Success is a journey, not a destination. Focus on the process. Some people dream about success... while others wake up and work hard at it. Success is achieved and maintained by those who try-and keep trying. Everyday is a good day to SUCCEED! If at first you don't succeed-try, try again	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 06:36 We call shrimp - 'prawn' here lol..
Itadaki Mouse Fitness Guru Posts: 814 Itadaki Mouse "Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that." -- said the White Queen to Alice in Through the Looking Glass	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 07:11 - Edited by: Tikbalang I am not a shrimp! I am a KING PRAWN! I feel dirty.
Minu ~ The Master Posts: 2592 Minu ~ N u t r i t i o n I g n i t i o n C u l t i v a t i o n E x e r t i o n One can never be too N.I.C.E. BELT NOTCHES for 2008: - Mistressed the PULL-UP! - 2, 1.2km lake swims. Video of proper Squat form: http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 09:26 I saw those freakin' pancakes and 3 teeth fell out! I realize that food photography is challenging, but clearly they had some fun making these choices look extra-gross. Time for my mornin' joe...
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 11:36 thats funny samantha. ive heard of heard of it called prawn before but more often called shrimp. mouse-ill have to check out those links. minu-yes, those pics looked gross but some of those items brought back memories.not sure if thats good or bad. enjoy your joe.
tex girlee traineo Fanatic Posts: 169 tex girlee Hey Im 19 and a college student and I live in Texas. My biggest goal is to lose forty lbs, and to tone legs and arms. I love to lift weights, and I uh...tolerate running.:)	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 17:31 Wow. Alot of those pictures actually did disgust me. Still some of them looked preety tasty, like them cheese fries with ranch! I knew eatng out would give me alot of calories, I just didn't realize it would be nearly a day and a halfs worth! ill half to be more careful of that next time. On another note, Chilis Lime Grilled Shrimp(i think thats what its called, and its healthy they said) is actually preety darn good! And the outback...yummmmeee...! tex
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2094 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 17:40 methinks this weekend might be a good time for a chili's burger
Monique Kamosi Fitness Guru Posts: 254 Monique Kamosi I'm a plant enthusiast dedicated to eating whole, fresh foods. As for exercise, I regularly participate in: swimming, water aerobics, yoga, the elliptical machine, the stair stepper, running, and weight training. I try to switch up my routine a lot so that I don't get bored. My biggest obstacle to weight loss is eating when I'm lonely or sad, but I've started keeping a list on my fridge of other things I can do to occupy my time. So far it's really been helping! Aside from health and fitness, I was married in December 2007 and am enjoying being married and decorating our apartment. I am currently finishing my last semester as an undergraduate, and hope to begin an English MA program Fall 2009. I love reading, quilting, cooking, hiking, swimming, decorating, gardening, and striving to protect the environment. I'm also really pleased that Barack Obama is going to be our next president. Let me know if you need a motivator! Good luck in your health and fitness efforts!	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 18:14 Yuck. All of that looked so gross to me ... largely because most of it was meaty, and I don't eat meat. No temptation. That feels GOOD.
Rachael M The Master Posts: 2316 Rachael M I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 18:58 Chili's has the guiltless grill, and it is pretty darn good! Besides, Chili's has all of their nutritional info online (click on Download Nutritional Information at the bottom right of the page) so you can scope out what you are going to eat and how many calories it has before you go. The challenge is sticking to it once you get there and see all that yummy food. I don't mind restaurants that serve unhealthy food as long as they have healthy alternatives and nutritional info. It's the restaurants that don't have any nutritional info like Applebee's that kinda freak me out. I even sent them a message requesting the info once and they said no. Kinda makes me wonder what's in their food that they so desperately don't want the public to find out about.
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2094 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 19:03 I just want a juicy (greasy), cheesy, medium rare burger... don't really care about the nutrition info - that will just make me feel bad about it
Tara C traineo Regular Posts: 60 Tara C I am a huge nerd! I love computers, my wii, the xbox and action movies. Battlestar Galactica is my favourite tv show. I obsess about music and love bands like Muse, NIN, A Perfect Circle, Metric and The Bravery. I love to talk, and hopefully this website will help keep me motivated!	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 19:21 That food looked icky to me.. But thats probably because I was in the process of eating some really yummy frozen peaches and pineapple. I call em Prawns too. Unless they are super tiny.. then i'll call them shrimpies. I wonder how many calories are in Poutine.. I bet its more than those bacon and cheese fries. For those of you that don't know.. Poutine is Fries, with sqeaky cheese on top, then covered in beef gravy.
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 19:26 rachael-why wouldnt applebees send their nutritional info?why did they say no? tex-im glad the article gave you (and me!) a wake up call! dave- i hope this article didnt tempt you! tara-glad it looked icky to you so that you have no desire to want any of it! never heard of poutines. im sure they are up there in calories as well!
Tara C traineo Regular Posts: 60 Tara C I am a huge nerd! I love computers, my wii, the xbox and action movies. Battlestar Galactica is my favourite tv show. I obsess about music and love bands like Muse, NIN, A Perfect Circle, Metric and The Bravery. I love to talk, and hopefully this website will help keep me motivated!	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 19:30 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poutine
Rachael M The Master Posts: 2316 Rachael M I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 19:31 - Edited by: rach_1623 They wouldn't give it to me because - wait I'll actually dig up the old email and give you the direct quote. searches old emails My email to them: Heidi, I understand that this probably isn't your decision, but I hope that you are letting people further up know that there is a desire for nutritional information. With a society that is becoming more and more overweight, it is critical to supply this information so that people can make informed decisions on what to eat. Also, some of your competitors such as Chili's and Ruby Tuesdays supply a full list of nutritional information on all of there items and they are just as widespread and diverse as Applebee's if not more so. I understand the fear of giving incorrect information in a culture that is so prone to suing over anything, but you can put a disclaimer, that is what every other place that supplies nutritional information does to prevent the possibility of being sued. The consumerist has recently done an article on chain restaurants and the nutritional information that they provide. Your restaurant got the worst rating possible. Next time I think about where I'd like to eat, I'll be picking Ruby Tuesdays over Applebee's. I like to know what I'm putting in my body. However, as soon as nutritional information is available at Applebee's, I will be glad to return. Please be so kind as to forward this message on up the line so that hopefully something will be done to remedy this situation. Thanks, Rachael McCarty They're email back: Dear Rachael, Thank you for your request for nutritional information. At this time all we have is the fat, fiber and calorie details of our Weight Watchers menu items. With over 1,900 locations worldwide there are many different producers, suppliers and vendors which make it extremely difficult to ensure that the information we would provide would be accurate. We do value our guest's feedback and hopefully will have more nutritional information available at a later date. I will share your feedback with our Research and Development team. Sincerely, Heidi Marshall Guest Relations Coordinator II Case # 626818 Basically what I glean from this is that the Applebee's higher ups don't want there to be nutritional info for their food.
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 19:31 ok im getting hungryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. i better have my healthy lunch now!
Derek Schultz Fitness Guru Posts: 258 Derek Schultz I've always been bigger. Maybe not classified as being fat because I carry it pretty well. But, well, I'm fat. There's no fooling myself. In January, months of hard work paid off as my wife got pregnant with what will be our first child. I had been exercising a bit until that point, but I decided to ramp it up a notch and get my weight to where I can be healthy and be around a long time for my wife and kid. I've been known to drop 40-50 pounds in 5 months or so on a few occasions, only to slowly gain that weight back over a couple years. This time is different. I know everybody says that and usually that statement doesn't come to fruit, but I've got that incentive...becoming a daddy. Got a blog rolling- rokandroll.blogspot.com I post on it a few times a week. Mostly fitness stuff. I try to be somewhat humorous. Check it out if you're REALLY bored.	# Posted: 5 Mar 2008 19:33 I never heard of Poutine before, but anything lathered in gravy and topped with squeaky cheese has got to be awesome!

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