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Re: Parallels Desktop 5 vs. VMware Fusion 3

ATLChris — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:55:02 -0000

I found that if I lowered my RAM to 1.5GB instead of 2, I got better performance on both the Mac and Windows side. You should try that.

Re: BigRigg Challenge

bigraz818 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:29:16 -0000

i use the livestrong app on my iPhone and the website as well to log every thing I ingest. the app is 3 bucks......logs fitness as well.

Re: Parallels Desktop 5 vs. VMware Fusion 3

ATLChris — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:44:12 -0000

Oh, that surprises me. Strange! Well it might not be supported, try it and let me know.

Re: Parallels Desktop 5 vs. VMware Fusion 3

adamriggins — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:36:24 -0000

it has not ever been an option in the past, and VMWare 3 doesn't support it. I'll give it a try tonight.

Re: Parallels Desktop 5 vs. VMware Fusion 3

ATLChris — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:35:03 -0000

I can't confirm this as I do not use Firewire, but I would be very surprised if they didn't. Try the free trial, it is fully functional.

Re: First Look: Netflix “Watch Instantly” on the Playstation 3

ATLChris — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:04:06 -0000

No it is not, the disk is free, you just have to request it. I like the PS3 version over some other versions because you can browse the entire library, not just what is on your instant query.

Re: 10 Things I am Loving About Windows 7

ATLChris — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:48:48 -0000

If you just stick with it, I think you will find the way Windows 7 does it to be pretty good. You just have to get past your set ways.

Re: The BigRigg Challenge – Let’s Lose Some Weight!

ATLChris — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:41:24 -0000

you should close commenting on this thread and move everyone over to the page you have setup, so we are all in a central location.

Re: The BigRigg Challenge – Let’s Lose Some Weight!

ATLChris — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:48:16 -0000

Thanks for the tip on Live Strong's Daily Plate, I am so addicted. I am spending so much time researching healthy foods, and I have started to track my calorie consumption.

Re: The BigRigg Challenge – Let’s Lose Some Weight!

ATLChris — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:40:54 -0000

Thanks for the tip, I will have to try this.

Re: The BigRigg Challenge – Let’s Lose Some Weight!

AdamsMom — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:37:49 -0000

Chris, I will sometimes take a bag of broccoli/cauliflower, zap it in a corningware dish in the microwave, then drain it and put a couple of ounces of velveeta light on it, as well as cutting up some deli ham or turkey. Mix it all up with seasonings of choice, and within a total of 5 minutes you have a meat and veggie casserole in one dish. Fresh, hot, healthy, and fast!

Re: BigRigg Challenge

ATLChris — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:27:49 -0000

I replaced lose it with this app, because it has restaurant specific info. I would say it very much worth the $3.00.

Re: BigRigg Challenge

adamriggins — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:25:44 -0000

how does it compare to "Lose It"? I would be interested in trying this out, but only if it offers a lot more since it isn't free. Any thoughts?

Re: BigRigg Challenge

ATLChris — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:04:04 -0000

Everyone with an iPhone should check out the "Nutrition Menu" this app allows you to collect nutrition data from a massive list of restaurants and grocery store foods. It cost $2.99 but is well worth it. This app will let you gather all kinds of nutrition information from all the places you eat.

iTunes Link: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/...

Re: BigRigg Challenge

adamriggins — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:22:57 -0000

As far as meals and cooking, that is tough for me since I don't cook! But, Progresso makes some really good, filling soups that are 240 calories for the entire can, which is 18.5 oz worth of soup. Those are good, plus those little 100-calorie Snacks are a great way to eat a good-tasting food, but not overdo it.

Re: BigRigg Challenge

ATLChris — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:50:26 -0000

Great post, as I was saying in the other thread, my weakness is eating healthy. I can't seem to make myself cook on a regular basis, so I am looking for super easy healthy meals. The other post suggested kraftfoods.com which is a pretty great site with cooking videos.

What are some of your favorite easy/healthy meals?

Re: The BigRigg Challenge – Let’s Lose Some Weight!

fallonbrooks — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:32:25 -0000

I like to cook a whole package of chicken breast on the grill on Sunday afternoon, then freeze them. They warm nicely in the microwave in the evenings. Since I work a lot of hours at the office, this makes a quick trip home for dinner a possibility instead of the same old fast food.

Re: The BigRigg Challenge – Let’s Lose Some Weight!

ATLChris — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:11:09 -0000

Thanks, that Stuffed Chicken you linked to looks good. I will have to try that. Thanks for the tip on Kraftfoods.com that is a very informative site.

Re: The BigRigg Challenge – Let’s Lose Some Weight!

Jason — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:05:38 -0000

Kraftfoods.com has some easy, tasty recipes at (and under) that calorie range. For example, these Bruschetta 'n Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts are pretty easy to make (buy dried basil and save the effort of chopping fresh basil) and they're only 280 calories a serving: http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/bruschetta...

Re: The BigRigg Challenge – Let’s Lose Some Weight!

ATLChris — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:59:42 -0000

I have tried to get into those Lean Cuisine meals, but I find them nasty tasting. For lunch, I will normally stick to a sandwich and some baked chips. Dinner is where I struggle. I am not much of a cooker, so I need tips on super easy healthy meals that stay in the 400 - 600 calorie range.

Re: The BigRigg Challenge – Let’s Lose Some Weight!

Jason — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:36:42 -0000

Sounds like we're at about the same current weight and weight goal (although you're probably taller than me and therefore less overweight).

One big change I've made has been in breakfast. I always start out with a bowl of high fiber cereal (the "Fiber One" with 56% of my daily fiber works well and is only 100 calories for a bowl WITH MILK), as this is good for me and takes the edge off of my morning hunger. I follow that up with a second breakfast about 3 hours later (usually a whole wheat English muffin with reduced sugar Raspberry preserves on it). This leaves me well over a thousand calories for lunch, dinner and snacks to stay on my safe 2-lbs-a-week goal. Lean Cuisine for lunch and dinner isn't easy on the wallet, but then I know exactly how many calories I'm eating and it's something tasty to look forward to.

Re: The BigRigg Challenge – Let’s Lose Some Weight!

ATLChris — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:27:58 -0000

OK, I did my weigh in this morning. I am at 220lb even. My goal is 25 pounds. Started my morning with a light yogurt and a Gatorade G2, instead of the usual bagel and coffee w/ sugar and milk. Sorry no video, I just didn't feel like busting out the flip this morning.

I would love to get some discussion going on how people are changing their routine to meet their goal weights. i.e. food changes, exercises, ...

Re: The BigRigg Challenge – Let’s Lose Some Weight!

adamriggins — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:54:28 -0000

I think just a goal weight for now. I have no sense of what is a reasonable amount of time.

Re: The BigRigg Challenge – Let’s Lose Some Weight!

ATLChris — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:35:51 -0000

I am in for this. I am not going to start immediately because I am sick at the moment, but next week, I will make a video with my initial weigh in. Are you setting a goal date or just a goal weight?

Re: VUDU XL Set-Top Box Reviewed

ATLChris — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:44:20 -0000

It was a review unit set to me from VUDU Inc.