Miscellaneous Discussion Thread
March 30th, 2017 at 9:39:45 AM
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Speaking of Wine, check out the documentary Sour Grapes
A TRUE-CRIME DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE CON THAT SHOOK THE WORLD OF WINE
trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FptMIqilXOE
This Rudy Kurniawan guy took wine counterfeiting to a new level. Looks like he got really sloppy and didn't do his homework.
A TRUE-CRIME DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE CON THAT SHOOK THE WORLD OF WINE
trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FptMIqilXOE
This Rudy Kurniawan guy took wine counterfeiting to a new level. Looks like he got really sloppy and didn't do his homework.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
March 30th, 2017 at 10:38:02 AM
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People complain about several things living in Vegas, but I don't know how many complain about allergies. Man, I don't miss this time of year at all. No more Flunisolide + Zyrtec. And even that was of limited help.
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March 30th, 2017 at 1:50:36 PM
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I love and hate Vegas at the same time. But I owe a lot to Vegas.Quote: rxwinePeople complain about several things living in Vegas, but I don't know how many complain about allergies. Man, I don't miss this time of year at all. No more Flunisolide + Zyrtec. And even that was of limited help.
My biggest complaint is... I can't stand the summer heat.
My second complaint.... It's not the Pacific Northwest.
I want rain, snow, rivers, lakes, streams, grass, trees etc etc.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
March 30th, 2017 at 1:57:54 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfI want rain, snow, rivers, lakes, streams, grass, trees etc etc.
We have all of this here today RIGHT NOW in Michigan.
DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
March 30th, 2017 at 2:22:00 PM
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Snow is bad stuff. Real bad. Snow means cold. Cold is bad. Makes me sad.
March 30th, 2017 at 2:34:13 PM
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I try not to use the word cute unless I'm talking about some cute girl. But that was cute.Quote: mcallister3200Snow is bad stuff. Real bad. Snow means cold. Cold is bad. Makes me sad.
Anyways, that's what a nice big cup of hot chocolate(with lots of whip cream)is for.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
March 30th, 2017 at 2:40:11 PM
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Quote: AxelWolf.. It's not the Pacific Northwest.
I want rain, snow, rivers, lakes, streams, grass, trees etc etc.
With a new Mohegan Sun-partnered tribal casino, Ilani, opening next month right up I-5 north of Portland, there will be one less reason for me to travel to Las Vegas.
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March 30th, 2017 at 2:50:48 PM
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Quote: AxelWolfI love and hate Vegas at the same time. But I owe a lot to Vegas.
My biggest complaint is... I can't stand the summer heat.
My second complaint.... It's not the Pacific Northwest.
I want rain, snow, rivers, lakes, streams, grass, trees etc etc.
Grass is good. But cactuses are better.
Lakes, streams, rivers, etc. are bad news bears. Don't get me started on trees. Nothing good comes of them.
Not sure why people like rain. Rain is just lakes/streams/rivers in falling-from-the-sky form. Even worse.
Snow is OK, but only when on vacation or when you want there to be snow. Dealing with snow day to day is no good.
I'm excited for the summer time here coming up. It'll be nice n warm out. =]
March 30th, 2017 at 4:49:09 PM
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Quote: MrV...the Constitution's reference to the alienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness...
The Constitition?
March 30th, 2017 at 5:18:50 PM
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On Star Trek ToS, Spock is supposedly incapable of human emotions. Yet in many episodes, he's "fascinated" about many thing. Since fascination is a human emotion, this would contradict his character.
DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
March 30th, 2017 at 6:06:04 PM
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Quote: CalderThe Constitition?
Oops.
Got to blow the dust off these ancient documents, I can't read the titles.
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March 30th, 2017 at 6:11:59 PM
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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Grass is good. But cactuses are better.
Cactii? You can drink cactus water and turn it to booze but grass supports all life.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Don't get me started on trees. Nothing good comes of them.
Books.
Cactii? You can drink cactus water and turn it to booze but grass supports all life.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Don't get me started on trees. Nothing good comes of them.
Books.
March 30th, 2017 at 9:44:28 PM
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Quote: FleaStiff>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Grass is good. But cactuses are better.
Cactii? You can drink cactus water and turn it to booze but grass supports all life.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Don't get me started on trees. Nothing good comes of them.
Books.
My point exactly. Nothing good comes of them. ;)
Okay, maybe books are OK. I actually read an hour or two every night before going to bed.
But trees are still creepy. They're like animals that aren't alive and their feet are stuck into the ground. And provide almost no purpose.
Think I might go to the pet store again and get a cactus again. Last time I got a cactus he died shortly after bringing him home. :(
Charlie, #2, and I forgot the third ones name.....may they rest in peace.
March 31st, 2017 at 1:02:42 AM
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Just noticed Matthew McConaughey in a new Chrysler commercial. Couldn't help but see his back hairline was quite high and disguised aka hair transplants. That's the only flaw of transplants, you can notice where it came from when a lot is needed. He denies them, tells people a story he takes regenix, learned this from a google search.
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March 31st, 2017 at 8:52:48 AM
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Quote: rxwineCan't remember the percentage, but it's high (maybe 60%?) of olive oil is sold as virgin olive oil but is not..
I found out about that maybe a year or so ago. I stopped buying imported olive oil, and started buying California made olive oil, because California brands supposedly have the strictest testing.
March 31st, 2017 at 2:57:16 PM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleJust noticed Matthew McConaughey in a new Chrysler commercial. Couldn't help but see his back hairline was quite high and disguised aka hair transplants. That's the only flaw of transplants, you can notice where it came from when a lot is needed. He denies them, tells people a story he takes regenix, learned this from a google search.
You sure it was Matthew + Chrysler? He's been making high profile Lincoln commercials for a couple years now. Would be odd for him to do Chrysler.
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March 31st, 2017 at 6:35:17 PM
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Lincoln yes I was mistaken.Quote: beachbumbabsYou sure it was Matthew + Chrysler? He's been making high profile Lincoln commercials for a couple years now. Would be odd for him to do Chrysler.
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March 31st, 2017 at 6:37:24 PM
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Every thing can be counterfeited anymore. Lemon juice, scallops, fish, milk, pepper, eggs, maple syrup, whatever.Quote: TigerWuI found out about that maybe a year or so ago. I stopped buying imported olive oil, and started buying California made olive oil, because California brands supposedly have the strictest testing.
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April 1st, 2017 at 10:31:19 AM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesOn Star Trek ToS, Spock is supposedly incapable of human emotions. Yet in many episodes, he's "fascinated" about many thing. Since fascination is a human emotion, this would contradict his character.
Spock, and Vulcans, ARE capable of emotions. That's been canon since day one. Since Spock is half-human, he is even more susceptible to them.
EDIT: They've just learned to suppress their emotions most of the time because emotions are not "logical."
April 2nd, 2017 at 5:13:32 AM
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missingmoney.com
EVERYONE (U.S. residents) should check this website to see if they are eligible to claim unclaimed $$$
through them I just successfully claimed $112 from Maryland
the claims process was slow and I had to order a document to prove I was who I said I was but I got the $$$
this website is totally legitimate but they ask for personal info such as s.s.# which I gave them and they then forwarded the claim to the state
if you don't want to give your personal info such as your s.s. # to this site then you can probably go directly to your state's Unclaimed Property (money) Dept.
if you want to do it that way you can just use the site to see if your name appears
I searched out many friends and relatives and found that about 15% were listed as having unclaimed funds being held for them
EVERYONE (U.S. residents) should check this website to see if they are eligible to claim unclaimed $$$
through them I just successfully claimed $112 from Maryland
the claims process was slow and I had to order a document to prove I was who I said I was but I got the $$$
this website is totally legitimate but they ask for personal info such as s.s.# which I gave them and they then forwarded the claim to the state
if you don't want to give your personal info such as your s.s. # to this site then you can probably go directly to your state's Unclaimed Property (money) Dept.
if you want to do it that way you can just use the site to see if your name appears
I searched out many friends and relatives and found that about 15% were listed as having unclaimed funds being held for them
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April 2nd, 2017 at 9:38:35 AM
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I've heard of the unclaimed fund thing, one guy's parents were real flaky and he was finding money that was left behind due to dysfunctional behavior I guess.
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April 2nd, 2017 at 2:29:09 PM
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Couple years ago I had one that said under $100. I received my $8.43 check from sprint. I assume from an overpaid bill.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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April 2nd, 2017 at 6:16:51 PM
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I got my last paycheck from a company I had worked for, that I didn't know of, exactly. I think they mentioned it, but I thought they were mistaken and never went back. I did receive it through unclaimed funds years later.
People used to make big money finding heirs somehow, not sure if they still do or if the websites ruined it.
People used to make big money finding heirs somehow, not sure if they still do or if the websites ruined it.
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April 3rd, 2017 at 8:49:23 AM
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Quote: lilredroostermissingmoney.com
EVERYONE (U.S. residents) should check this website to see if they are eligible to claim unclaimed $$$
I did this a few years ago and can also confirm that site is legitimate. I was skeptical up until I had a check in hand from the state treasury department. I think it was something like $50.
April 3rd, 2017 at 7:03:31 PM
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Anyone know if LVA still has their free-for-all forum? I can't find it since they updated their website.
$1700, 18, 19, 1920, 40, 60,... :/ Thx 'Do it again'. I'll try
April 4th, 2017 at 4:12:45 AM
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fake food video
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April 4th, 2017 at 5:07:27 AM
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I posted at DT about Aloe Vera juice... often taken by diabetics but alleged to be one hundred percent sugar and zero percent aloe vera. Many aloe vera gels and salves contain no aloe vera either.
Its now in the hands of litigators or something.
Most fish is mislabeled.
Some name changes seem beneficial. No one started eating the Chinese Gooseberry until the name was changed to Kiwi fruit.
Its now in the hands of litigators or something.
Most fish is mislabeled.
Some name changes seem beneficial. No one started eating the Chinese Gooseberry until the name was changed to Kiwi fruit.
April 4th, 2017 at 5:22:24 AM
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April 4th, 2017 at 6:28:55 AM
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Are you winking at him because you want his number?Quote: RSQuote: onenickelmiracle
The guy in video: O_o
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
April 4th, 2017 at 8:52:41 AM
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In the entire history of major league baseball, there have been only two guys named Noah. There have been 19 Lances 7 Dallases and 3 Chins. 4 guys are listed under the name Chink. I don't know what the story is with that.
There have been two guys named Adam Eaton 2.5 named Mike Stanton and 3 Randy Johnsons. There were 2 Johan Santanas playing simultaneously, so the less famous one changed his name to Ervin to avoid confusion.
But only 2 Noahs.
There have been two guys named Adam Eaton 2.5 named Mike Stanton and 3 Randy Johnsons. There were 2 Johan Santanas playing simultaneously, so the less famous one changed his name to Ervin to avoid confusion.
But only 2 Noahs.
April 4th, 2017 at 9:59:40 AM
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Quote: RigondeauxIn the entire history of major league baseball, there have been only two guys named Noah. There have been 19 Lances 7 Dallases and 3 Chins. 4 guys are listed under the name Chink. I don't know what the story is with that.
There have been two guys named Adam Eaton 2.5 named Mike Stanton and 3 Randy Johnsons. There were 2 Johan Santanas playing simultaneously, so the less famous one changed his name to Ervin to avoid confusion.
But only 2 Noahs.
"2.5 named Mike Stanton"
Dafuq?
April 4th, 2017 at 1:23:22 PM
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But if that counts as .5, there should be 1.5 Santanas? Or 2 and 3 of Santana and Stanton? Thanks for the info on the Santana one, as a passive twins fan and Mn native surprised I had not heard of Ervin's original name.
April 4th, 2017 at 4:05:56 PM
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Well Mike/Gio played several years as Mike. I'm not sure if Ervin ever played as Johan in the majors. If so, I would give half a unit to each name.
April 4th, 2017 at 5:33:44 PM
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So yeah this diet is killing my sensation for food and that makes me sad. I am 85 days into diet. I have not had 1 piece of candy, no pop, and very little fried foods. I am down 32 pounds. So anyways, tonight I had some fries with ketchup. That used to be in my top 10 foods and tonight I decided I either no longer like ketchup or fries. Either way, they were disgusting. Sigh.. 4 more days until Vegas and my first pop in 90 days. I will depressed if it tastes gross.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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April 4th, 2017 at 6:23:46 PM
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I am glad to be back on WOV! :D During my suspension, I have given serious thought to really thinking my thoughts through before I hit send. A kind poster even told me before I was even suspended something like," Maybe you shouldn't "talk" so much on WOV. Start "listening" more. I will heed that advice. :)
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April 4th, 2017 at 7:21:08 PM
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Quote: GWAESo yeah this diet is killing my sensation for food and that makes me sad. I am 85 days into diet. I have not had 1 piece of candy, no pop, and very little fried foods. I am down 32 pounds. So anyways, tonight I had some fries with ketchup. That used to be in my top 10 foods and tonight I decided I either no longer like ketchup or fries. Either way, they were disgusting. Sigh.. 4 more days until Vegas and my first pop in 90 days. I will depressed if it tastes gross.
Just dont drink it!!! The worst would be if you got hooked again. The fact that you are losing taste for unhealthy things is a good sign that youre healing in some way. I was once a raging alcoholic but haven't had a beer (or pop. Pop was actually easy to quit) in years. The toughest part was when the waitresses in Vegas would come around. After all, it's comped and it's Vegas. I found that ordering sparkling water like Perrier or San Pellegrino really helped. It has carbonation and I was drinking something I wouldn't normally drink. Plus you'll look and feel super fancy.
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April 4th, 2017 at 7:27:49 PM
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Everybody likes the good stuff. I'll be depressed the day they say chicken wings or your life. You get used to it, no salt, no fatty foods, wonder how you thought you needed them. My grandfather used to talk about how good food tastes without adding salt, wasn't necessary. He had to give that stuff up at one point for his heart, otherwise slim.
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April 4th, 2017 at 7:30:48 PM
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That's too bad. This forum has been boring. I dont think you can top yourself anyways without jumping the shark. Me personally, don't think you're Kentry. 😁 I **** it.Quote: NathanI am glad to be back on WOV! :D During my suspension, I have given serious thought to really thinking my thoughts through before I hit send. A kind poster even told me before I was even suspended something like," Maybe you shouldn't "talk" so much on WOV. Start "listening" more. I will heed that advice. :)
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April 4th, 2017 at 7:35:17 PM
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I just got suspended TWICE within 2 months. I really need to seriously give heavy consideration to my postings, ONM.
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Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
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April 4th, 2017 at 8:41:50 PM
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Quote: GWAESo yeah this diet is killing my sensation for food and that makes me sad. I am 85 days into diet. I have not had 1 piece of candy, no pop, and very little fried foods. I am down 32 pounds. So anyways, tonight I had some fries with ketchup. That used to be in my top 10 foods and tonight I decided I either no longer like ketchup or fries. Either way, they were disgusting. Sigh.. 4 more days until Vegas and my first pop in 90 days. I will depressed if it tastes gross.
I forgot if you said what your goal is, but remember most people will put the weight back on. So you should probably be aware that your taste buds may not have surrendered forever.
Personally, I would try to normalize my daily intake the closer I got to the target weight. This will slow down your weight loss toward the end but might help prevent a possible backlash than doing it in a short period like a lot of people who end their diet do.
At the very end you're probably going to have to count calories and see if you actually stabilize your weight and not slowly gain again, but still that should be easier than the actual dieting part.
There's no secret. Just know what you're talking about before you open your mouth.
April 5th, 2017 at 12:58:50 AM
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Yup. A normal person smokes a cig, and they will either find it unpleasant or abrasive but enjoyable to have one. If you're body and mind are conditioned to it, you might smoke 50 cigs a day, but it's no less bad for you.
A normal person takes a shot of decent liquor and some will hate it, tasting the poison. Others will get a kick out of the burn and shock. A drunk can guzzle a bottle a day of bottom shelf vodka that a normal person can barely stand to smell. It's still killing them, though.
Your body and mind were conditioned to consume huge quantities of things that should be a shock to the system. In time, either you won't want them at all, or you'll enjoy a small number of plain fries as a side dish on occasion, as some people like an occasional smoke or shot at the bar.
Ketchup is just gross. Fake sugar, chemicals and dye.
Next time you eat a full fast food meal, or something similar, you'll feel like crap for several hours after. Sort of like you would if you sat down and smoked 4 or 5 cigarettes or pounded 7-8 shots.
A normal person takes a shot of decent liquor and some will hate it, tasting the poison. Others will get a kick out of the burn and shock. A drunk can guzzle a bottle a day of bottom shelf vodka that a normal person can barely stand to smell. It's still killing them, though.
Your body and mind were conditioned to consume huge quantities of things that should be a shock to the system. In time, either you won't want them at all, or you'll enjoy a small number of plain fries as a side dish on occasion, as some people like an occasional smoke or shot at the bar.
Ketchup is just gross. Fake sugar, chemicals and dye.
Next time you eat a full fast food meal, or something similar, you'll feel like crap for several hours after. Sort of like you would if you sat down and smoked 4 or 5 cigarettes or pounded 7-8 shots.
April 5th, 2017 at 1:26:42 AM
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April 5th, 2017 at 1:34:50 AM
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Found a gf upgrade for one of you
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April 5th, 2017 at 3:48:14 AM
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April 5th, 2017 at 8:27:48 AM
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Quote: GWAESo yeah this diet is killing my sensation for food and that makes me sad. I am 85 days into diet. I have not had 1 piece of candy, no pop, and very little fried foods. I am down 32 pounds. So anyways, tonight I had some fries with ketchup. That used to be in my top 10 foods and tonight I decided I either no longer like ketchup or fries. Either way, they were disgusting. Sigh.. 4 more days until Vegas and my first pop in 90 days. I will depressed if it tastes gross.
Check out La Croix sparkling water next time you're at the grocery store. Might be a good soda substitute for you. I usually grab one when I'm feeling an urge for a sugary drink or alcoholic beverage. Also, something like Powerade or Gatorade. But not straight up... mix it with AT LEAST 50% water. Or, for a more yummy and mostly healthy concoction, 25% Gatorade and 75% La Croix sparkling water.
April 5th, 2017 at 8:41:18 AM
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I switched to a diet of high fiber which includes lots of vegetables. Now my skin and my perspiration smells like vegetables. There is a constant taste and smell of vegetables in my mouth. If I was looking for action I could easily score with a babe who loves veggies.
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April 5th, 2017 at 9:11:45 AM
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Quote: NathanI just got suspended TWICE within 2 months. I really need to seriously give heavy consideration to my postings, ONM.
Indeed you do.
Try filtering your thoughts through your brain before posting them.
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April 5th, 2017 at 10:20:55 AM
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I've been working on losing weight. Slow and easy. Six-eight pounds a month.
I've been substituting a meal replacement shake for a few meals a week and sucking on a lozenge called MealEnders. I saw them on Shark Tank and bought them from their website. You suck on them and they somehow give you the impression you are full. I eat a couple per week and highly recommend them.
More choice on their website even though it's cheaper on Amazon.
The mocha flavor is great, the cinnamon ones not so much,in my opinion.
Pop one and it kills the in between meals cravings, as well as the late night munchies.
I've been substituting a meal replacement shake for a few meals a week and sucking on a lozenge called MealEnders. I saw them on Shark Tank and bought them from their website. You suck on them and they somehow give you the impression you are full. I eat a couple per week and highly recommend them.
More choice on their website even though it's cheaper on Amazon.
The mocha flavor is great, the cinnamon ones not so much,in my opinion.
Pop one and it kills the in between meals cravings, as well as the late night munchies.
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