Simple Randomness

All My Least Favorite Foods Keep Ending Up Being Dangerous!

I have to admit something: I really really don’t like tomatoes.  For anyone that really knows me, this comes as no surprise.  Sure, I love salsa and all that, or in other words some foods that contain tomatoes, but to eat them plain?  You won’t see me do it!  I always take them off my hamburgers, sandwiches, etc.

So when I recently heard that there was a salmonella problem with tomatoes, I figured it was just another sign that tomatoes are of the devil.  I had a similar feeling a few years ago when there was that E. Coli breakout with spinach.  But, I really don’t have it in for spinach like I do for tomatoes, in fact I actually really like cooked spinach.   I digress…

For those of you that like tomatoes - good for you.  I on the other hand will continue to hate them, and now I even have more good reason to because I really don’t want to risk getting salmonella!

Thoughts On Organic Foods

I’m all about eating healthier, but sometimes I wonder if going “organic” is really worth it. The other day my wife and I were looking around an organic grocery store and trying to decide if that would be the smart thing to do.

I guess the thing I wonder sometimes is if there are different levels of ‘organic’. Does it always mean that there are no chemicals used? Or are there some less harmful ones that can be used to still keep the vegetables and fruits bug free.

I will say though, I’m not overly impressed with the standard produce that I always get at the local grocery store. So if organic food really does taste better and in the end is a lot better for me, I’d probably make the switch.

I’m also a believer that it’s a good idea to eat as few processed foods as you can. I’m not talking about being a fanatic and avoiding all processed foods all together, but I do believe that’s one of the reasons why we have such an obesity problem in this country.

Anyone else have some thoughts on going organic?

New Rockstar Rankings

Ok, I finally tried the Zero Carb version of Rockstar, so I need to update my favorites.

After careful considerations, here are the new rankings:

1. Guava
2. Zero Carb
3. Mango/Passion Fruit/Orange
4. Regular
5. Pomegranate
6. Fruit Punch

I know they have these new Mocha and Coffee flavors or something like that, but honestly I have no intention of every trying those.  I’m really not a coffee drinker.

Honestly I highly debated the #1 and 2 slots, and they are a little interchangeable for me at this point.  But just to be sure I had a guava one today and I think it is my favorite, but the zero carb is a close second.

Anyone want to share their own favorites?

I Love Fuddruckers

Crazy name, wonderful food.  Yes, I am a huge fan of Fuddruckers!  In fact, there was a time when this was my absolute favorite restaurant.

So why am I mentioning them today?  Well, a bunch of us from work went there today for lunch.  I haven’t been in probably a year or so, and it was every bit as good as I remember it, so that’s a good sign!

I actually did the pound challenge once, and honestly I will never do it again!  You have to eat a 1 lb specialty burger, order of chili cheese fried, a soft drink, and a brownie sundae.  Sadly, I have to admit that the only way I got it all down was to run to the bathroom and puke 3 times.  They don’t count that as cheating, and I got my t-shirt!  But I really don’t think I’ll ever do that again….

Good food!  If you have one nearby and have never gone, you should totally check it out!

Verdict on Different Rockstar Flavors

I mentioned a few weeks ago that when I need an extra boost the drink I normally reach for is Rockstar.  Well, I’ve tried most of the flavors at this point so its time for the verdict on the different flavors!

#1 Mango/Passion Fruit/Orange

This is by far my favorite flavor!  I’ve probably had more of these than any other.

#2 Guava

Guava is a close #2, I really like this flavor.  Nice fruity taste in this one as well as #1.

#3 Regular

I think that Rockstar has one of the best regular flavors.  So many of the other energy drinks just taste nasty, but the regular Rockstar is pretty good

#4 Pomegranate

I just had this one today and didn’t think it was that great.  Pretty weak on the flavor side of things.

#5 Tropical Fruit Punch

This one really confirmed that I don’t like the fruit punch flavor of anything.

I still have to try the no carb flavor, does anyone know what it tastes like?  Anyway, there’s the verdict!

Resisting Candy Urges - This is Tough!

I wrote a post awhile back saying that I was going to try to stay off candy for about 3 months or so. Well, I failed miserably in that regard mainly due to my wife having a baby and having some candy each day was one of the few things that I could use to keep me going some of those days.

So I’ve renewed that goal with more vigor this time. And it’s amazing to me how often I can be tempted to just nibble on a little bit of candy! In fact the day after I reset the goal my boss offered me a handful of Easter candy, and I had to turn him down. But I’ll admit that I certainly thought about it for a minute!

You know what’s great about doing something like this? People thing you’re crazy! I’ve gotten several really funny looks when someone has offered me candy and I’ve said no. It’s great.

Next I’ll work on cutting out other things that aren’t optimal for my health. I’ve been eating ice cream off and on lately, so that will be one of the next to go. Along with popcorn. I’m a huge popcorn junkie, but the other day I actually read the nutrition facts and that really motivated me not to eat popcorn anymore!

I don’t plan on never eating candy again, just so you know. I’m being a little drastic for the next couple of months just so that it’s no longer a bad habit, then I’ll allow it in small amounts when the situation seems appropriate. But, I have some lifestyle changes I’d like to make and this is one that I’m starting with!

I’m Setting Some Basic Exercise Goals

I used to go to the gym a couple of times a week and really enjoyed it.  But since having a new baby and my wife getting her gallbladder out I haven’t really had a lot of time to get the exercise that I’d like to.

But I’m not giving up my goal of building a better body!

So, I’ve decided to take on a new challenge.  I’m back on my no candy goal (I wrote about that previously, but didn’t make the 3 months )  and I’m going to start doing at least some sort of exercise every day.  Yesterday I did 60 pushups during the day, today I’m going to do 60 situps throughout the day.  I also picked up a set of elastic bands that I can use to do some exercises as well.  And maybe to mix things up I’ll do some yoga here and there.

Health is very important to me, and honestly I’ve been trying to do better at exercising for a couple of years now.  Well, this is the year!

By the way, if any of you buy bodybuilding supplements like creatine and whey, you should check out the site SupplementPricing.com.  They do price comparisons on a lot of supplements so you get the best deal.  Just a side note!

Thank Goodness for Rockstars!

No, not the metal head, long haired freaks. I’m talking about the energy drink!

So with a new baby, wife going through surgery, and being incredibly busy I find that Rockstars are a great way to keep me going through the day. I’ve tried other energy drinks, but I think they have the best flavor. Oh, and by the way, this is not a sponsored post at all, I just wanted to talk about them today!

Have you ever tried the Juiced flavors? Man, I must say that I love the mango-orange-passion fruit one. Good stuff.

One downside to Rockstars and other energy drinks: I hear that if you drink them a lot they really reek havoc on your teeth. I don’t really know if this is true or not, but I’ve heard info that says so. Also, I really really don’t want to become caffeine dependent. I know some people that were personally on some level dependent on caffeine and they would get these horrible headaches unless they had some caffeine. Not good!

So for now, I’ll use a Rockstar when necessary, but eventually I’m hoping life gets back to a somewhat normal sleeping schedule. I can’t wait until this new baby starts sleeping through the night…..

Lame Oyster Joke

Ok, here’s a really really really lame oyster joke. I think that it fits with the Random theme of this blog, so here goes:

What did the girl oyster say to the boy oyster?

“You never open up to me.”

Can you say “Lame?” LOL, it seems like the kind of joke that you would see on a Laffy Taffy or something like that.

But speaking of oysters, I’ve never really eaten them but I understand that you have to be very careful when eating raw or undercooked oysters. If you like oysters or have considered eating Gulf oysters, you should check out BeOysterAware.com to find out more about the potential risks and things to be aware of before eating oysters.

And you know what? They also have some oyster recipes that look to be pretty good. So check it out!

Mouse Flavored Cat Food?

I heard something on the radio the other day that really made me laugh. It was just in the background, but here’s the question that was asked:

“Why don’t we have mouse flavored cat food?”

Seriously! Who decided that cats like the flavors that are currently in cat food? What about bird flavor? I remember growing up our cat would always kill and eat (at least partially) birds, mice, and other rodents. So why don’t you see these flavors in cat food?

I just went to the Friskies Cat Food website and here are some of the flavors that they have: Seafood Sensations, Indoor Delights (Poultry), Feline Favorites (Poultry, Milk, and Seafood), Signature Blend (Poultry, Beef, and Seafood). I don’t know about you, but I can’t image a cat in the wild killing a chicken, cow, or catching a crab. I think we’re trying a little too hard to domesticate our pets. Next you’ll have the flavors fillet mignon, banana creme pie, and nachos (that would be my favorite if I was a cat ).

Who knows, but maybe cats in the wild roamed as packs and would take out a cow kinda like a group of piranhas would. If that’s the case, then maybe its a good thing that we’ve domesticated cats…and we can thank companies like Friskies for keeping their primal needs fed.