Yay! So fun, and such an epic ending. Love.
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'Sleeper'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2013: That Was the Year That Was
Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Thanksgivukkahmas, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering. Out you go, 2013!
JenP - Jan 11, 2014 3:13:37 pm PST #558 of 774
quester - Jan 12, 2014 5:42:21 pm PST #559 of 774
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
Buffistas are awsomesauce!
Steph L. - Jan 14, 2014 6:02:55 am PST #560 of 774
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Since this is the thread where Jilli posted the link to the green smoothie recipes, I just wanted to mention I am drinking a green smoothie RIGHT NOW. I expected it to taste weird because of the spinach, but it tastes like a normal berry smoothie to me. I expect to be able to leap tall buildings once I've finished it.
msbelle - Jan 14, 2014 6:05:22 am PST #561 of 774
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I am not sure the world is ready for Super Steph. I mean, I AM! Bring on the awesome. But "not us" people, they ain't ready.
Steph L. - Jan 14, 2014 6:09:12 am PST #562 of 774
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
I am done with my smoothie. No leaping of tall buildings has occurred yet, mostly because I'm on the couch with a cat on my lap and a long-ass article to finish. But I *feel* morally superior for all that spinach and fruit!
Polgara - Jan 14, 2014 8:22:19 am PST #563 of 774
Karma is a cat, sleeping in my lap cuz it loves me. ~TS
Since this is the thread where Jilli posted the link to the green smoothie recipes, I just wanted to mention I am drinking a green smoothie RIGHT NOW. I expected it to taste weird because of the spinach, but it tastes like a normal berry smoothie to me. I expect to be able to leap tall buildings once I've finished it.
What kind of blender did you use? I haven't picked up any spinach yet, but when I do, I'm wondering if my little Magic Bullet will be up to the task.
Steph L. - Jan 14, 2014 8:25:55 am PST #564 of 774
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
We have a fairly entry-level Oster blender (like a $50 one). The link Jilli posted had some tips on blending in a non-Vitamix blender, like blending the greens and liquid together first until all the big leafy pieces are pureed, and then adding in fruit and anything else. That worked perfectly for me, so maybe give that a shot and see how it works.
How's the non-chewable diet going?
Polgara - Jan 14, 2014 8:29:40 am PST #565 of 774
Karma is a cat, sleeping in my lap cuz it loves me. ~TS
How's the non-chewable diet going?
Good and bad. On the surface it seems easy--smoothies, soup, yogurt, mashed potatoes. But I'm tired all the time, so I'm probably not getting all the nutrients I need. I have to buckle down and log everything in my SparkPeople food journal so I can see where I'm deficient. Protein is definitely a problem.
Consuela - Jan 14, 2014 8:41:05 am PST #566 of 774
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Protein is definitely a problem
Hmm. Are you using Greek or European-style yogurt? Those are supposed to have a higher protein value than the regular American kind. Also, I find the flavor far better.
But good luck: what a trial for you.
Polgara - Jan 14, 2014 8:46:25 am PST #567 of 774
Karma is a cat, sleeping in my lap cuz it loves me. ~TS
I eat Fage, which is delicious and high in protein, but I can't eat it for every meal. For instance, by the end of the day, all I want is mashed potatoes, which is about the thickest texture I can eat without chewing.
Oh, but I did successfully eat oatmeal yesterday, so that was a plus.