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avphibes

2008 year in review

Jan 07, 2009 18:04

So, in much the same trend as the previous two years, my first inclination was to say that 2008 sucked ass. Again, it would seem that even a suck-ass year is still a pretty good year for me. I decided to take the pursuit of mental health more seriously as the year progressed and so things should be looking up ( Read more... )

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serialkiller January 8 2009, 00:15:43 UTC

how was French Laundry. I dream to eat at El Bulli, I just need to get my ass to Europe one day.

avphibes January 8 2009, 16:56:03 UTC

French Laundry was definitely an experience. Definitely the best piece of steak I've ever had.

genesisdiem January 8 2009, 00:27:22 UTC

I am jealous that you are knowledgeable of wines now. I still follow the "find the one with the funniest name" mentality...

avphibes January 8 2009, 16:58:26 UTC

I'm assuming you've tried "fat bastard" then?

genesisdiem January 8 2009, 18:19:33 UTC

oh, yes... it was so awful that it didn't even make a good steak marinade...

substitute January 8 2009, 04:22:25 UTC

I hope the secrets aren't all assassinations.

Increasingly I suspect that El Bulli is some kind of huge Borgesian joke at the expense of us all and not an actual restaurant.

Happy New Year.

olamina January 8 2009, 07:35:14 UTC

I hope the secrets ARE assasinations, but don't forget bank heists in your new year's planning, they are flush with federal money now!

avphibes January 8 2009, 17:05:19 UTC

I WISH my secrets were assassinations!

olamina January 8 2009, 07:34:22 UTC

Maybe try for the Fat Duck? It's the second best restaurant in the world. Second ain't bad!

As for the weight loss, considering how far away you are from any gym I suggest investing in equipment, a few weights (don't be afraid to lift heavy!) and a jump rope would be a good start.

These two websites give good advice on working out and improving diet
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/
http://www.stumptuous.com/cms/

The key is to get in at least 100 grams of protein daily (cottage cheese and tuna are two miracle sources!), don't be afraid of eating fat, and go for mostly fruit and veg sources of carbs. Also, I have made a lot of progress by avoiding "hidden" carbs by mostly just drinking herbal teas and water.

Also, just because this is so amazing, I include a link to the article about Oprah ballooning back up to 200 pounds. With all her success I appreciate a small snicker at her failure in this area.Reply

avphibes January 8 2009, 17:03:52 UTC

Right now my workout regiment is DDR and crunches. I'm trying to cut back on the carbs, eat more veggies and control my portion sizes.

olamina January 8 2009, 17:31:37 UTC

I think crunches are a huge waste of time. I have a flat stomach and I NEVER do crunches EVER. You lose stomach fat by losing body fat. You gain stomach musles by building muscles all over your body.

Rant over.

sheenabizarre January 8 2009, 08:42:51 UTC

ha!!!
that "DJ is my husband" minute sounds like something right out of my life!