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word for the Day, Monday, December 31, 2012-- abstemious
12/31/12 | xs

Posted on 12/31/2012 6:00:32 AM PST by xsmommy

Word For The Day, Monday, 12/31/12

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In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".

abstemious;adj.

1. sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet. 2. characterized by abstinence: an abstemious life. 3. sparing

Etymology: 1615–25; < Latin abstēmius, equivalent to abs- abs- + tēm- (base of tēmētum intoxicating drink) + -ius -ious

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To: NeoCaveman

I know a few people who have done the paleo diet - isn’t it basically just the same as a good low carb diet? Whole grains, no sugar, lean meats?


61 posted on 12/31/2012 8:01:40 AM PST by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA (The DNC loves abortion so much they will now be called the D&C)
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To: xsmommy

That does sound good -


62 posted on 12/31/2012 8:03:04 AM PST by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA (The DNC loves abortion so much they will now be called the D&C)
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To: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA

Basically that is all I am doing as of Wednesday:
Low carb
High protein
Eating frequently
And a fairly intense weight lifing workout/cardio routine with no rest breaks in between.

I already started the training side, to work up to going full bore come Wednesday


63 posted on 12/31/2012 8:07:37 AM PST by NeoCaveman (Let it burn, let it burn, let it burn)
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To: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA

There are quite a few whole cloves of garlic in it, but no garlicky smell.


64 posted on 12/31/2012 8:09:09 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy

Well...it’s just the cream sauce that makes it naughty.

A little skim milk instead of triple heavy cream would alter the taste and texture somewhat, but it would not be “Nasty” by any stretch of the imagination.

The other ingredients more than make up for it!

IMNSHO, of course!


65 posted on 12/31/2012 8:20:10 AM PST by left that other site (Worry is the Darkroom that Develops Negatives.)
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To: xsmommy
Until Science imbues oats with the flavor of deep-fried foods, or can atomise sub sandwiches into a nutritious mist, we should probably try to be abstemious in our consumption and omit abuses to our digestive systems -- but, as some I know love their mousse a bit (among other treats), I suppose this can wait one more day....
66 posted on 12/31/2012 8:23:04 AM PST by mikrofon (Happy New Year 2013!)
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To: left that other site

you’re absolutely right, it could be modified to be made much more low cal and would still taste good.


67 posted on 12/31/2012 8:23:17 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: mikrofon

LMAO, that is genius!! A+++++


68 posted on 12/31/2012 8:24:11 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: xsmommy

I was diagnosed with adult diabetes a little over a year ago.

First thing I did was remove all the “white’ food from my house (White bread, pasta, rice, sugar, cakes, cookies, etc)

I replaced it all with whole grain products, and they actually taste better. More filling too, so I eat less of it.

It’s a good way to lower carbs...offset them with FIBER!

And still eat like a KING!


69 posted on 12/31/2012 8:29:24 AM PST by left that other site (Worry is the Darkroom that Develops Negatives.)
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To: xsmommy

Thanks! and Happy New Year!


70 posted on 12/31/2012 8:31:06 AM PST by txnativegop (Fed up with zealots)
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To: txnativegop

happy new year to you too!


71 posted on 12/31/2012 8:32:51 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: left that other site

what about that whole “wheat belly” thing? it’s so hard to know what is “good” any more!


72 posted on 12/31/2012 8:33:44 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: NeoCaveman

I am on antibiotics for a sinus infection and feeling miserable. Along comes the LM Health Counselor on the phone....just what I want to discuss...my health plan for the new year.....when all I want is the pain in my sinuses to go away. Have been in pjs and resting for three straight days. Have to miss my New Year’s Eve party tonight, a funeral this morning...I can’t think past getting rid of my sinus pain. Had to spend 25 minutes talking with her. OMG I feel like life will never be normal again.


73 posted on 12/31/2012 9:02:51 AM PST by tioga
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To: xsmommy

Had I been a bit more abstemious with the Christmas treats and sweets my waistline would now be somewhat less prominent.


74 posted on 12/31/2012 9:04:47 AM PST by Tucker39
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To: tioga

OMG you poor thing that sounds just awful!


75 posted on 12/31/2012 9:08:01 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
Whole grains, no sugar, lean meats?

I have an overweight friend who can't seem to lose a pound on his diet of "lean meats." I had dinner with him the other day and noticed that he likes to lean meats on top of french fries.

76 posted on 12/31/2012 9:11:07 AM PST by TruthShallSetYouFree (July 4, 1776: Declaration of Independence. Nov 6, 2012: Declaration of Dependence. R.I.P. America.)
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To: tioga

For the third consecutive year, they found a way to screw me worse than the year before with the health insurance plan changes. Just when I learned to take advantage of the HSA, they flip to an ineligible for HSA plan.

Hope you feel better soon.


77 posted on 12/31/2012 9:12:05 AM PST by NeoCaveman (Let it burn, let it burn, let it burn)
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To: xsmommy

Oh I know.

All these “Gluten-Free” products are the new rage.

Gluten is one of the things that make bread rise.

The “Health Nuts” of the 60’s used to eat Wheat Germ and Gluten as Health Food.

“Lactose-Free’ is another fad. Sure, there ARE people allergic to Wheat Gluten, or who are lactose intolerant. There are also people who are violently allergic to seafood and eggs.

Must we ALL forgo Milk, Eggs, Seafood, Wheat, Nuts, Fats and Sugars because it is not healthy for SOME people to ingest them?


78 posted on 12/31/2012 9:32:22 AM PST by left that other site (Worry is the Darkroom that Develops Negatives.)
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To: TruthShallSetYouFree

Haha - something doesn’t sound right in that diet! lol


79 posted on 12/31/2012 9:42:13 AM PST by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA (The DNC loves abortion so much they will now be called the D&C)
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To: left that other site

Everything in moderation — including moderation.


80 posted on 12/31/2012 10:13:19 AM PST by SoothingDave
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