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Trust me, shellfish allergy is very real and very dangerous. I would know. As far as the other points, I do tend to agree, people seem to say they're allergic to a food when in fact, it doesn't agree with them. I'm violently allergic to shellfish, but garlic doesn't agree with me, is an example of what I'm trying to say.

Sandy. How the holy HELL do you diet being invited to such events? I would have face planted myself into the cheese alone? do you workout? if so, what do you do? If you ever come to Cleveland and need a food buddy, let me know!

MizDucky, you are spot on! That's exactly how I eat, in fact the ONLY way I can eat! bite of this, some of that, glass of chocolate milk, a bag of peanuts, a small burger, half cup cottage cheese. you are getting into your body everything it needs, yet not suffering unduly from hunger pangs. My hat's off to you, girl!

Good luck to all! I love the humor, you guys are too much! I confess ignorance to diabetic issues, but Cali and your spouse, God bless. Miz Ducky and Sandy, I hear you about not liking plain water, but you need it. Ironically, a lot of the points brought up in my "Not eating enough" thread apply to you two also. You need water. Buy limes or lemons, Ice it down. I completely cut caffeine from my diet (not that you have to go to that extreme) But ever since I did, I've found I can get my twelve, even more, glasses of water every day. miz Ducky you need calcium, milk, yogurt, etc. Sandy, make sure you have water when you walk. I know it doesn't taste good, but hell, you KNOW the drill, if it's good for you, it usually sucks. How about a reward system, say, for every three glasses of water you down, you get the diet beverage of your choice? And, personal info, but, monitor how often you urinate. I wasn't at all, that's when I knew I had to shift. Same applies to dieters. You should have to go, "a lot'. Now, of course you do this during the earlier part of the day so you can sleep. Sandy, you ride the train, better start up at work.. Also, as I keep high fat snacks around my person at all times, you do the same with low fat snacks, veggie sticks, fruit, etc, for when you feel the slump, or are tempted. Again, best of luck to all. Despite my current circumstance, I've been dieting most of my adult life, I can relate.

Thanks to all! Yes, you totally called it, I'm drinking chocolate milk, Insure and milkshakes and it really does help! I feel better instantly. I know clothing size to vary, but so far, and remember, I'm new at this, I'm consistant in the eight, I can't afford good scales right now, But remaining in the eight is a way to let me know, I'm neither too fat, nor to thin.Does that make sense? I have to be really, and I mean really, careful with my money, for at least the next nine months or so. So your suggestions are all the more helpful, and I'm going to price protein powders over the weekend.. you all rock, you really have helped!

You must be joking. Honey that is some hardcore food porn, and I love the stuff on the toothpicks.

Dorothy Parker eh? they were quoting her then. gotcha. Oh my God you could totally make the anit pasta salad they sell at the deli. get you some good italian dressing, some chunks of different cheeses, all the kinds of olives you like, artichoke hearts, marinated peppers, add some chopped onion, etc, I could live on that! serve with Trisquicts and quote Homer Simpson "Eating now, go away."

One final update, and only to help you truly understand what happend. I finally went clothes shopping. the size six jeans fit/ snug. so I got eights. small eights. then I saw this coat I had to have, and due to my enlarged shoulders, upper arms and back, I had to get it in a plus size.....

Feel better, sweetie! Holly, it depends. Are you going to par-boil them, and if so, to what stage of doneness?

Dear Lord, I have nothing to say except everytime I visit this damn blog, the song, "Party like a rock star" instantly comes on in my head.

Crap, what a bunch of wussies Since I started working ten hours a day with a bunch of gross young males, nothing fazes me. My cat licks the butter all the time, who cares? My boss brought in leftover meatloaf and the four of us ate that using the same fork. We also drink from the same two liter of diet coke. I guess what I'm trying to say is "Worst" is relative. But you want a worst holiday story? For Xmas, my sister took a seventy dollar piece of beef and cooked until it was the color and texture of high quality shoe leather. I wanted to harm her, holidays be damned.

I have the nineteen forty version of "Joy Of Cooking" they define eternity as two people and a ham. I would totally make a butt load of cheese scalloped potatos with ham chunks. keeps for days in the fridge and you can nuke it up without ruining it.

We really are kinda longdistance kindred spirits! Hug Wren from me. Every dog, cat I have ever had was a rescue, except my purebred shep, but he kinda was because his mommy and daddy escaped from the breeders barn and had some unplanned sexy time. So, how do the mushrooms compare to white buttons, portabellas, etc, the only ones my sorry self was ever exposed to? I love to heat the oven to 400, butter a pita, cover it with sliced mushies, S and P, and after they melt down, hit it with a ton of swiss and put it back in for five minutes. So damn addicting. How did you get the pics of the beautiful dogs to come out so, well, beautiful? Tell Wren from me I rescued my cat Linus from the gangstas across the street who were throwing him against the house, repeatedly. I gave birth to my son two weeks later, scared that the kitty would be jealous. Linus would lay on the pillow I had on my lap for nursing, and I had to gently stop the two pound kitten from grooming my son. I fell asleep with my son in the bed and when I woke up, linus was sleeping on his head, keeping him warm. She'll love that story.

They put crack in Vegamite and Marmite. I need to get some and plow through a whole of toasted bread covered in melted butter and Vegamite.. damn.

Dear Lord that sandwich. "Packing up and putting house on the market". Sandy, if your wanderings ever bring you to Cleveland, pm, I would love to food-hook up with you.

That reminds me. A tale of legendary idiocy: A few years ago, before I knew I was allergic, I ate a couple dozen Wellfleet oysters and fell violently ill. My ribcage seized up and I felt like my whole body had been beaten with a sledgehammer. I lay awake all night, shivering and wincing from the pain. At the time, I had assumed that it was one bad bugger in the lot. A year later I was at Blue Water Cafe in Vancouver, and I must have eaten about forty oysters before I started to hallucinate, break out in hives, and feel my intercostal muscles begin contracting again. At the hospital an hour later, I had to confess to eating several dozen oysters before realizing that they were making me sick. The ER dc looked at me like I was either the biggest dimwit or the greediest person he had ever met. Finally, two years later, I tried eating one kumamoto oyster at a chef's insistence. Don't ask me why I did it. Sure enough, ten minutes later I felt like I was being stabbed in the gut with a dough hook. But I figured I should rule out gluttony as a potential aggravating factor in my allergy to oysters. Ahem. Oh- and yeah. I'm a chick. ← Oh my God. That's horrible. my last one was an man from another country thought I WANTED a shrimp eggroll. It could not have been more than half a tablespoon, and I had no clue, just ate the thing. My body does this evacuation that I won't speak of (it is body functions that must not be named. ) And, then it's to the E.R. to lay around watching the tube getting an IV. I warn, friends, neighbors, family, co-workers. They look at me like I'm weird but HELLO? People share food!!! I walked out of joint once that we wanted to eat at they had hosted a mussel boil the night before. barf. I can't believe you can stand to be around them. I make my sometimes roomie eat that crap outside! ETA- Jay and Silent bob are friends who do everything together but the sexy time. They call themselve's hetero life mates. Funny movie.

Update. I seem to have passed over the hump, so to speak. I did a six hour shift yesterday, and in between cars we were jogging amd dancing. I didn't get the chance to eat before I left, but in that six hours, I drank six cans of fruit juice, ate four white castle sliders, two packages of peanuts, some meatloaf I stole from my boss when he wasn't looking, and a slice of apple pie. I found out from my Dr. the reason I am not hungry when I get home is because my metabolism is busy putting my muscles in "shutdown" mode. But I fell asleep at ten pm, woke up and six am and can honestly say, for the first time, not one damn thing on my person hurts. Dr. also said power walking/jogging in my boots is exactly what I should do on my days off. I have already eaten an english muffin with cheese, another one with a butter fried egg, and I'm eyeing a six pack of granola bars as we speak. I was asked for my hand in marriage yesterday, had another two guys give me the hey baby, what you doing? line, and I have not even yet had the chance to get clothes that aren't two sizes too large/ this is going to get interesting when I am drying off cars in clothes that showcase my new bod. MyBF has informed me that, many, many men are turned on by a woman doing a man's job, and personally would really enjoy an off topic, inappropriate time with a female cop. Look for me to be married again this time next year. I also stocked up on bottle water, low sodium snacks, and nuts I can keep on my person. I have to thank you all again, I knew you loving, kind people would help. I will keep you updated on my adventures in car drying!!!!

I have a violent seafood allergy, but DUDE? Who the hell needs oysters? You got you Marmite, stilton, prime rib, lamb, and your kitchen made me cry with envy. I'm thinking you are female, like me right? Can I be your hetero life mate, ala Jay and silent Bob? Thanks for blogging, rock on!

LOL, you're not as stuck up bitch as I am! I don't feel I look fabulous, I know it! Off topic, the guys will knock my male partner at work over to tip ME. You are correct! The three squares a day are no longer an option. And yup, I need to have food I can keep in my uniform pocket to munch on while putting the cars through the tunnel. Congrats on your weight loss, I have seen your pic and read your blog and you Are a piece of Ass!

Oh, I hear you, honey the other issue is am in AA and trying to stay sober.But booze does not happen to enter the picture. there are are tons of different foods you can consume that are not booze related that can help.

I assure you, I was born a woman and remain one to this day. BUT- you make a good point, I WORK like a man. That is key, yes. I hear you, but dude, I'm too tired to eat at night. I do , however wake up starving and eat vast quanties of protein and carbs. I crave spinach and carrots, now you mention it. I'll take the wine, chocolate's just a bit too rich for me. (again, yes, I'm a girl.)

My Doctor said that he thought about that, but then talked to a doc who works with The Cleveland Browns who's he's friends with and he said he sees the same thing in the new football players. I'm not really anxious per say? more like physically craving the need to move around, and it's most likely my enorphins (spelling?) trying to adjust to my new level of activiy. he'll order the test if I'm not better come Feb. Thanks again!

Thanks to all, I knew I could count on Egullet because we have the best posters on the webs! Yes, fruit juice is a great idea, I love me some grapefruit juice. much better than sucking down coke. and, awesome idea about the nuts, I can keep smokehouse almonds in my uniform coat pocket. And that is so true I require oceans of water. I'm never without my huge water bottle. and, while I don't live alone, I'm the only adult in the house. that also presents the problem of coming home beat to hell and back with no food prepared. I'm going to spend my days off in my kitchen cooking and freezing stew, chili, soup, and buy all kinds of cheeses, apples and crackers. Thanks to all of you, I really don't feel so lost! Iwas very overwhelmed, I didn't know this would happen. Yeah, I'm a blonde. I thought I'd work in a car wash and it wouldn't effect me. ETA, yeah, I've heard people say coffee gets the hungry going,but I can't even drink the stuff anymore! MY problem is I'm too hyped up as it is, all the time! My Dr. gave me xanax to take when it gets too bad. on my days off, I sometimes have to go jogging in my combat boots with the shep.

Thanks, Iknew you'd help. MizDucky, I totally forgot about ensure, you're right. and yes, I'm in perimemopause, still getting my monthly visit, but hot flashing and mood swinging like hell. I DID lose a ton of weight, but thanks to the perimemopuase and a brutally hot summer ( it made me sick to be outside) I gained some back, so wild weight swings is yet another issue. Fresser, oatmeal would rock as long as I had some protein (scambled eggs) on the side. I did three hundred and five cars saturday? And when I say drying? I mean from the front head light to the back lights. I started getting faint. Not good. prasantrin, good ideas! I love broccoli with cheese sauce, that's a ton of calories. I also take to work hard boiled eggs, carrot and celery sticks and abig ass hunk of cheddar. gfron1 I totally will see a nutristionist after I take care of some money problems I have. I agree. I want to thank you all so much. I don't want to go into details about the financial trouble I was in, but I need this job like you need air to breathe. really. and you're right, nobody takes me seriously. I was trying to explain this to me sis ( who's got issues and is jealous of me) and all I got from her was, "Must be nice." It's not going to be nice come February. I did some online research. The average woman of my age and height wears a sixteen/eighteen. I'm on eight on the bottom and A ten on the top because of all the new muscle. I sleep in cotton long sleeve tee shirts. I notice two weeks ago the are lose as hell on my torso and too tight on my arms. I'm, thanks to all of you, thinking about buying fresh cauliflower and broccoli, and Stouffer's welsh rabbit. Veggies, protein and a million calories. that would rock out loud. FYI, don't even think this job sucks. with salary and tips, I made twenty dollars an hour for ten hours Sat., and I got to be with my new friends. We spend so much time together, we're like family, only better. What should I drink? I'm doing the diet coke, because I don't need the sugar, when we really start rocking I'm pumped enough, thank you.

I am trying to copy the guys I work with, funny you mentioned that! Pizza, pasta, subs are huge. Not if only I could expand my stomach capacity in some way, I'd be golden. Whopper with cheese, extra mayo is a staple of mine. It's a tad off topic, but working with a 22 and 32 year old men who are grossly inappropriate is such a trip! I could not even tell you what they talk about, but use your imagination.. One day I caught myself finishing my food and wiping my hands on my pants. I expect to wake up any day now with a certain, um, part of the male anatomy! LOL!