Sherri

I can't wait! Happy B'day!

I wish the ice cream engineers would figure out that peanut butter and vanilla is a perfectly valid combination on its own, one that does not need some kind of plastic chocolate nastiness added to it to make it a legitimate flavor. (those fake Reese's cups in the store brands are ) The chocolate throws off my palate. In Pennsyvlania, they sell a flavor called "Peanut Butter Bender." It is like a solid block of frozen, sweet-salty peanut butter ribboned with old-fashioned vanilla ice cream. It's a good thing I can't get it out here. My mom stocks it in the freezer for me when I visit, though.

what's the lyric? "she don't eat meat but she sure likes the bone"

A project that requires ice cream research?! Whatever job you have, I WANT IT! Reading Ben and Jerry's flavor descriptions is definitely not for the weak. (if there's such a thing as food porn, that's IT). I don't even walk past that section of the freezer section of the store, because it's too easy to let my curiousity get the better of me and stop to see what those crazy ice cream dudes have thought up next. (I'm partial to Chubby Hubby...) The only saving grace about those frozen dessert bombs is that they freeze so solidly that you have to work really hard to eat the whole pint in one sitting, unless you have a LOT of patience or a chisel to dig out those deadly chunks. Putting a computer screen between you and it was an excellent strategy. When they come up with "Deep-fried Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream" I'm going to be a goner. But I want you to write about my downfall.

I can't. I'm confused.

Thanks Sherri. I'll stick to the superfoods for now. Super!

So THAT's your secret!

But I'm a vegetarian.

**hugs**

I average about 100 miles/week. I work at home, so it's not like I'm saving any commuting mileage, but I do most of my errands by bike and then some extra just for exercise. I love my bike.

I'll have to remember this! What about pine nuts? I love them, but instead bought some bulk walnuts the other day to add to my salads. i dont know about pine nuts. maybe shrri does??? i just know my trainer always says almonds are walnuts... when i try to sneak cashews in she scowls at me i am at 1610 calories for the day. i walked a mile, did 5 minutes as fast as i could on the rowiing machine and 5 minutes as fast as i could on the eliptical all on my lunch hour. after work i walked with my 11 year old. more of a stroll than anything, but at least it was something. i am not sure how far we went. but it was fun I don't know anything specific about pine nuts off the top of my head. I'm sure they have their pros and cons, like anything. Maybe a good way to make the most of your choices is to stick to things considered "superfoods." That way you get more bang for your calorie buck(in terms of nutrients and health benefits). Almonds, avocados, macadamia nuts, blueberries, pumpkin seeds, black beans, and walnuts are examples.

We weren't lost, dear. At least not after we stole the map from those nice people. Sucka's!

I got my butt kicked on those Elwha routes. (Especially the Trench, but the Breeze and Slappin' Skeeters were fun.) The climbs are pumpy, but the moves are enjoyable and the rock is suprisingly nice quality. Not sure if I'd take a beginner there, though; it could be intimidating if it's your first climbing experience, because the overhanging angle of the wall makes you feel like you're being pulled off the whole time. Grab a copy of "Olympic Mountains: A Climbing Guide" from Port Book and News in Port Angles for the beta. And be careful. Big stuff can get pulled off unexpectedly.

We have similar scars. One of those sonic-boomers snuck up on me in junior high, too. Being caught off guard, I was too embarrassed to be proud of it, and the whole class laughed at me for like 10 minutes. The teacher laughed, too. That's the part that really hurt. An ironic twist--the class was Music Theory.

...the suspense is building....

Finally!

Their "Light Vanilla" is my post-climbing treat from the Leavenworth Cold Stone. Yummy with almonds as a mix in. The "like it" size has 260 calories/7g fat(without the mix-in). ummm i love you. you just saved my life and my summer!!!! do you know how many calories are in the sinless sorbet? :moondance: I think the sorbet has 160-180 calories, zero fat, per "like it" serving. (Their "Sweet Cream" ice cream is 390 cal, 24g fat skull ) Here's a good site for comparing the "healthy alternatives" there. Cold Stone Calories Enjoy your summer.

i have this problem too. so i buy a big bulk amount and then put 12 in a seperate little baggies. problem solved. i love almonds. they are my favorite snack besides fruit Yeah, what Muffy said, again. (You're freaking me out a little with the mind-reading, Muffy. ) New theory: almonds give you ESP powers.

Portion control, baby! NEVER eat out of the container or package. That's a slippery slope. Put a small number of nuts into a baggie or cup, walk away from the package, THEN eat them. Slowly. If you want to really test your mettle, try to leave a few uneaten. Then you will know you have attained true willpower(and you'll also realize that you can be satisfied with less.)

I wonder if this number is dependent on cup size? I think I'd be ok with 4 or five.

A small handful of almonds(you can substitute any nut, I imagine) will stave off the hunger pangs, providing a nice little pick-me-up without the big let down afterward that you might get from a simple-carb snack. Think "sustainable energy." Nuts are powerhouses in that respect. Edited to add: Yeah, what Muffy just said! I like the nice and slow part.

Tearing down the walls altogether down would bring even more happiness. Be free, butterflies....!

Their "Light Vanilla" is my post-climbing treat from the Leavenworth Cold Stone. Yummy with almonds as a mix in. The "like it" size has 260 calories/7g fat(without the mix-in).

I'm so proud of you! :tup: Hey, no shame in trying the baby spoon thing. Utensil size is not an inconsequential factor in how much/quickly we eat. Stay away from those big soup spoons at any cost. Switch to chopsticks if you want to go hardcore. (Unless you happen to be especially dextrous....)

Not that there's anything wrong with that. Fun TR!