It’s filled with natural fruit and really feels light. It’s not very sweet but I can tell there’s a good amount of cream in it. The website doesn’t give a portion size for their nutrition info so any help is appreciated! Thank you!

There’s 14 slices. I’ve already had 4 🥲

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BPAL:
Beaver Moon 2022: $22 2022’s beev is a champurrado cheesecake.
Blue Snowballs (TOL) $20 because the holidays can be really, really frustrating. Blueberry slush with a hint of lime and blackberry juice.
Butter Rum Cookie (2013) $22 A boozy addition to the devil's bake sale! Rum-soaked butter cookies, crusted with sugar, soaked in almond and garnished with orange rind.
Chibi Skull Last Will and Testament: $20 Bourbon vanilla, mallow flower, red patchouli, and cream mousse.
SOLDElphame’s Feast (Spiritus Arcanum 2022) $35 An ethereal frenzy of diaphanous, otherworldly blooms cascading over cardamom-dusted cream cakes
Iron Phoenix (BPAL 7th Anniversary) $15 Dragon's blood and dark, dense metal, black pepper, clove, red ginger, basil, and myrrh.
Leaf 2022 Behind: $25 Cabbage accord, young lettuce leaves, cucumber pulp, and crystalline green musk.
Rubber Chicken $20 (TOL) A radiant, ridiculous blend of banana, sweet orange, ambrette seed, and neroli
BPAL: partials (in original 5ml bottles)
Late Night Moon 2021: half full $10 A pale halo of white tea and mugwort leaf, shimmering Tunesian neroli, and heady white champaca petals.
LE imps: Caligari A Go Go $4 Citrine (Haute Macabre) $4 Doom Cake $4 Gingerbread Milk: $5 XXX Means Kisses $4 Vacuous Me $4 Vampire Milk $5

Hi all,
This isn’t a moan, more of an observation and I was wondering if any of you have shared a similar experience.
I’ve done a handful of “bulks” over the years prior to the introduction of running to my training. I had no issue gaining steady weight and had to closely monitor my calorific intake to ensure I didn’t get too fat. My appetite is pretty big!
Anyway, since beginning my hybrid journey a few months back I have found it incredibly hard to steadily increase my body weight, despite throwing in a lot of crappy foods to get the food in. Cake, ice cream, you name it, I’ve consumed a lot of it. My body weight however, hasn’t budged.
This isn’t an issue as such, as the training is going incredibly well and I continue to get stronger with my compound lifts whilst getting fitter on my runs.
I have a couple of questions though.

1. Will my training eventually plateau if I don’t put on weight, primarily on the weight lifting side?
   
2. Is this just my bodies adaption to the introduction of running, to stay lighter?
   

For reference, I run 3 days a week - one interval, a hill sprint or easy run (week dependent) and a long run. My long run is currently 7 miles. I’m in the gym 4 days a week with a rotation of two different upper body/lower body sessions, focussed on compounds.
Eating more isn’t an issue, I love food. It just feels absurd the amount of calories needed to budge the scales, especially when my runs don’t exceed an hour at the moment.

Hello, and thank you for reading this question.
I recently made rhubarb muffins from a recipe online and added 20% less brown sugar than called for (1 cup vs 1 1/4 cups). They turned out fine, though I would have preferred them a little less sweet. Same with a chocolate cake recipe I got from Martha Stewart Kids (don't knock it, it's a great cake). My question is: should I be substituting something else for the sugar I'm removing? What would make a good substitute?
Keep in mind, this is about sweetness, not calories, and I'm not looking for low-cal sweeteners to put in their place.

How do you get past the mind games of losing weight? And not throwing in the towel. I had a normal meal yesterday from a restaurant and a piece of cake for my daughters bday and I’m up 1.5lbs I know I didn’t eat over 3500 calories to gain weight but it’s probably water weight but it’s so hard to see the scale go up when you have a meal you enjoy and you aren’t focused on counting calories.

I’ve been struggling with this disorder since before I was even a teenager.
I’m nearing my 30s,
I. Can’t. Take this. Anymore.
I’ve done literally everything I can.
I’ve tried every diet when I was young, then every lifestyle change that was realistic for me. I became vegan for a year and a half and lost 80 pounds, gained it back, lost some again, gained back. And the past few years has been me constantly losing 10-30 pounds and gaining it back. I’m not vegan anymore, and don’t want to be. And I can’t muster up the energy to do it again anyway. But it wasn’t about the vegan food, it was my commitment and will power.
Now it’s worse. My eating disorder has seemingly gotten worse in some ways and better in others.
A few months ago I got a gym membership and was also reading “brain over binge” and my eating had never been more balanced in my life. No calorie counting (which I still believe is helpful, but I was happy I didn’t feel like I needed to do it) no restricting every single thing I ate, no off limit anything. Just adding healthier foods, eating adequately, and working out.
But then I got a cold, I was sick for two weeks and couldn’t go to the gym. Which spiraled me into eating fast food too often, gaining a ton of weight quickly, and giving up entirely.
Then I gained so much weight and kept trying to control it that I got so sick of myself because I binged an entire bag of Doritos and a whole box of donuts, for the first time in 12 years I actually chose to restrict myself entirely and only eat foods that helped my eating disorder and physical and mental illnesses.
5 days later, I started eating like shit again, shocker. And it’s been a few more days, and I’ve binged again now.
I CANT FUCKING TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!????!!!!!!! I’m sick to death of having no control over myself. I’m sick to death of the weight, the side effects of the food, spending any money I ever have on this. I spent 63 dollars in the past not even 24 hours on take out. I want to die. I give up.
Edit: also I ordered myself two small pizzas, a slurpy, donuts and candy all in the same night and when a family member came home I ate the food that was offered to me. Which was mozzarella sticks, chips, and a pretzel. Also cake and cookies. Which I ate some of each. I was already so full.
The other day when I binged and decided to restrict, it was also because the amount of food physically made my spine ache and pain medicine wouldn’t even take it away.
The food was pressing up against my FUCKING SPINE. I fucking hate myself and this disorder.

Hi all. So I think I’m one of the biggest people on here (Sw 467lbs). I have a lot to lose and it will be a long journey. I started 28th of March and I’m in week 8 I believe. I weigh daily to see what my body is doing. Sometimes it’s up, sometimes down sometimes it stays the same. It’s interesting to see the trend.
Today I have crossed the 40lbs lost milestone. I’m ecstatic and can’t quite believe it. I’ve never lost this much before. I don’t feel like I’m deprived and I’ve worked hard in staying within calories (1500 daily). As mentioned before I have had treats too, I’ve had 1 McDonald’s, 2 Nando’s, 1 takeaway , chocolate, cake, fizzy drinks. But all tracked and all in moderation and not consumed as how I would normally have.
I’ve not binged once. I have upped my steps from 2000 to 5000. Walking instead of driving short distances, parking further away or just walking to the park with the children.
My life is definitely improving, I am certainly healthier. My stamina when walking is great, my back doesn’t hurt when I walk anymore. Before I would need to take painkillers if I were to go out shopping or anything walking related. I’m seriously contemplating signing up to the gym to boost my cardio and start weights, but I don’t want to push myself too much too quick because that has been my downfall previously.
I am currently on 5mg and will stay on 5 in my next round. I just wanted to share my happiness. Give hope to those starting on their journey and especially to those with a large number to lose.
No one knows about the weight loss bar my husband and parents and no one else has mentioned the weight loss so it’s probably not as noticeable but I don’t care. I’m not doing this for them. I’m doing it for me and my future and to be with my kids as long as I can.

Chicago, renowned for its vibrant food scene, is home to some of the finest steakhouses in the United States. From the sizzle of a perfectly seared ribeye to the delicate marbling of a dry-aged New York strip, these establishments offer a symphony of flavors that cater to both traditionalists and modern epicureans. Join us as we explore the city’s top steakhouses, each offering a unique dining experience that showcases the best in beef.

Boeufhaus: A Modern Classic

A Blend of French and German Flavors

Boeufhaus, located in the Ukrainian Village, seamlessly combines French and German culinary traditions. Opened in 2015, this restaurant has quickly become a favorite among meat lovers. The menu is concise yet exceptional, featuring dry-aged New York strips and ribeyes that are meticulously prepared. Boeufhaus is also known for its superb lunch offerings, including deli sandwiches and the innovative short rib beignets. The intimate setting and attentive service make every visit a memorable experience.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse: A Quintessential Chicago Institution

Mammoth Cuts and Iconic Desserts

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is synonymous with Chicago dining. Established in 1989, Gibsons has built a reputation for serving mammoth cuts like the 48-ounce porterhouse and the 32-ounce tomahawk chop. With locations in the Gold Coast, Rosemont, and Oak Brook, Gibsons is accessible from various parts of the city. The restaurant also features grass-fed Australian beef and an impressive selection of seafood. A visit to Gibsons is incomplete without indulging in their famous chocolate cake, a decadent treat that perfectly caps off a meal.

Artango Bar & Steakhouse: A Taste of Buenos Aires in Chicago

South American Flair and Live Entertainment

Nestled in Lincoln Square, Artango Bar & Steakhouse transports diners to the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires. This Argentinian gem is celebrated for its grass-fed beef, including ojo de bife and short ribs, all served with traditional chimichurri or oyster-malbec sauce. Artango’s lively atmosphere is enhanced by live tango performances and 1920s-themed décor, making it a feast for the senses. Steak flights offer a fantastic way to sample multiple cuts, perfect for sharing or indulging in a variety of flavors.

Swift & Sons: Elegance and Innovation

A Contemporary Take on the Classic Steakhouse

Swift & Sons, located in the West Loop, is a creation of the Boka Restaurant Group. This upscale steakhouse reimagines traditional steakhouse dining with a modern twist. The menu features signature items like steak tartare, beef Wellington, and a chocolate trolley filled with assorted desserts. Swift & Sons is also known for its impeccable service and sophisticated ambiance, providing an ideal setting for both business dinners and special occasions.

Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf: French-inspired Sophistication

Timeless Elegance and Exceptional Beef

Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf offers a luxurious dining experience with a French flair. Situated in River North, this steakhouse is part of the Hogsalt Hospitality group. Bavette’s menu includes a 42-day dry-aged ribeye, complemented by classic sides and sauces like béarnaise. The restaurant’s sultry, dimly-lit atmosphere makes it a romantic choice for dinner dates or intimate gatherings. Bavette’s also features an extensive wine list and expertly crafted cocktails, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Maple & Ash: Decadence and Drama

A Steakhouse with a Flair for the Theatrical

Maple & Ash, located in the Gold Coast, is where opulence meets culinary excellence. This two-story establishment features an open kitchen, multiple bars, and an outdoor patio. The steaks, wet-aged for 28 days, can be topped with luxurious accompaniments such as burrata, foie gras, or black truffle-sautéed lobster. Maple & Ash’s dramatic décor and lively atmosphere make it a standout destination for those looking to celebrate in style.

Asador Bastian: Spanish-Inspired Delights

A Fusion of Spanish Tradition and Chicago Charm

Asador Bastian, found in River North, offers a unique take on the traditional steakhouse by infusing Spanish culinary elements. Created by Doug Psaltis and Hsing Chen, the menu features steaks with a distinctive al pastor-inspired fat, giving them a smoky, flavorful edge. The restaurant’s historic setting and exceptional wine list make it an ideal choice for celebrations and special occasions.
Chicago’s steakhouses are a testament to the city’s rich culinary heritage and its willingness to embrace innovation. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic porterhouse or an inventive take on beef, these establishments offer something for every palate. Each steakhouse on our list brings its own unique flair, ensuring that your dining experience will be nothing short of extraordinary.

Didn’t have the butter on the side, but had the cream cheese spread on top and half the syrup

strength:

• Manhandles Jon and carries him outside
  
• Manhandles Jon and crams his entire body into a cat carrier
  
• Manhandles Jon and uses his foot to plug a leaky faucet
  
• Manhandles Jon, using him as a TV remote
  
• Ragdolls John with a single swipe
  
• Kicks Jon’s chair over, with Jon in it.
  
• Gives Jon a limp
  
• Stuffs Jon’s head in a bottle
  
• Implies he can rip off Jon’s lips.
  
• Actually does it.
  
• Shreds Jon’s chair into an unrecognizable mess
  
• Shreds a couch up until there’s nothing left but a tiny scrap of fabric.
  
• Slams a mailman around like nothing
  
• Hauls Jon up a tree at running speed
  
• Holds himself up by his teeth
  
• Lifts his body weight with his teeth
  
• Rips out a tv’s screen with his teeth
  
• Bends a mirror
  
• Drives a long nail through a door
  
• Pushes Odie all the way around a swingset
  
• Cleanly bisects a christmas tree by slamming a door
  
• Sends a snowman’s head flying with a baseball bat
  
• Breaks a table in two with a stomp
  
• Stomps Odie flat
  
• Stomps through the floorboards
  
• Flings an apple hard enough to knock Odie flying
  
• Knocks Jon over with a snowball
  
• Bashes down a door
  
• Punches down a door
  
• Accidently pushes a door off its hinges
  
• Knocks a down a door by tackling Jon into it
  
• Pushes a door off its hinges and walks with its weight on his back into his house
  
• Busts a hole in the door
  
• Again
  
• Smashes a cat door off its hinges with a single push
  
• Smashes a door in half with Odie
  
• Working with Odie, busts down a door using Jon’s chair as a battering ram.
  
• Sends a fence gate flying off its hinges by smashing into it
  
• Smashes his head through a table
  
• Catches up to a car and rips its fender off
  
• Catches up to a car and rips an entire axle off
  
• Rips a fender off a car and a mailbox out of the ground
  
• Sends Jon flying with a kick
  
• Hurls an adult woman out of his house
  
• Drags a woman back to Jon
  
• Drags a mailman to Jon as a gift
  
• Drags and carries Jon outside
  
• Walks with the weight of Jon and a chair on his back
  
• Rips the cap off a fire hydrant
  
• Launches Odie into the horizon
  
• Punches another cat so hard they go flying
  
• Launches another cat into the horizon
  
• Launches Odie above the panel
  
• Kicks Odie to the ceiling
  
• Kicks Odie from one room into the other
  
• Punts Odie into the distance
  
• Launches Odie above the panel. Claims to have sent him to the moon.
  
• Kicks Odie so hard, he spins fast enough to hover in the air
  
• Kicks Odie so high in the air, it takes a significant amount of time for him to fall back down
  
• Smacks Odie with a signpost hard enough to send him flying far into the distance.
  
• Smacks Nermal high into the sky
  
• Sends Nermal flying with a flick
  
• Sends Nermal through a door
  
• Again
  
• And again
  
• Sends Nermal flying through a wall
  
• Smashes an enormous spider with a rolled up newspaper
  
• Lifts a table full of food
  
• Juggles a sofa
  
• Hurls a tv
  
• Holds up a tv
  
• Nails a tv to the ceiling
  
• Lifts a refrigerator
  
• Lifts a refrigerator and a giant magnet
  
• Pushes a refrigerator
  
• Rips a refrigerator door off its hinges offscreen
  
• Moves Jon’s above ground pool inside to disguise it as a food dish
  
• Dumps a large piano onto a scale
  
• Holds up a large safe on a pulley
  
• Reels a stone birdbath into his mouth
  
• Carries an entire tree into his house
  
• Holds up a giant coffee cup
  
• Holds up a giant donut with one hand
  
• Holds a giant burger
  
• Punts Odie into the distance
  
• And again
  
• Together with Odie, smashes through a wall
  
• Pulls down a chunk of wall
  
• Smashes into a wall with enough force to crack it
  
• Again
  
• Pushes his way out from inside the walls
  
• Jumps through the ceiling
  
• None of Odie's attempts to move him makes him budge
  
• Jon can’t pull him an inch on a leash
  
• Smashes an alarm clock
  
• Smashes a phone
  
• Mangles a scale
  
• With a swipe of his claws, knocks two bricks out of a fireplace
  
• Rips the concrete basin off a birdbath and carries it away
  
• Karate chops a table leg in two
  
• Either carries or creates a giant snowball on the roof of the house and pushes it onto Jon
  
• Throws a massive snowball high into the air to land on Jon.
  
• Pushes Jon’s bed out the window
  
• Rips a fire hydrant out of the ground
  
• Bends a traffic sign by accidentally running into it
  
• Carries a Christmas tree in his teeth
  
• Catches a shark and carries it to shore
  
• Using all of the snow in his yard, builds an enormous snowman that dwarfs his house.
  
• Smashes an ice cream truck, causing its roof to cave in
  
• Slams a window so hard the entire house collapses
  
• Lifts up his house using a jack
  
• Lifts a Christmas tree and shakes all its needles off
  
• Lifts a pile of food larger than himself
  
• Pulls a fish’s skeleton out of its body
  
• Rips a dial off a tv and sends it through a window
  
• Throws Odie
  
• Smacks a clown through a circus tent
  
• Walks with a pile of mud 2/3rds as tall as Jon stuck to his feet
  
• His tongue punches a hole through his bowl and the table it’s on
  
• Blows a spider out of a rolled up newspaper with enough force to stretch a screen window as far as the door it’s attached to is tall.
  
• Inflates a balloon so large it expands beyond the confines of the house he's in and lifts it off the ground
  
• Sucks an entire roast chicken through a straw
  
• Similar feat
  
• The coffee he drinks seems to grant improved strength, allowing an ordinary fly to carry Jon through the air at full speed
  

Durability:

• [No-sells a potted plant to the head]
  
• [Tanks a watermelon to the head]
  
• [Takes multiple shoes to the head in succession]
  
• [Is hit in the head by a thrown spotlight]
  
• [Takes a hit from a guided newspaper launcher]
  
• [Gets mauled by a puma]
  
• [Is thrown against a wall by a buff mailman]
  
• [Gets smacked flying off-panel by a dog]
  
• [No-sells a kick from Odie]
  
• [Survives being accidentally set on fire while soaked with alcohol]
  
• [Falls onto a lit grill]
  
• [Ignores his blanket being on fire while wrapped in it]
  
• [Is inside a fondue pot as it boils]
  
• [Survives a heat wave so bad it melts a radio into liquid]
  
• [Eats lit candles]
  
• [Sticks his tongue in a waffle iron]
  
• [Implied to regularly drink and enjoy coffee so strong a few drops of it melts through a table and bends spoons.]
  
• [His face gets frozen into a birdbath]
  
• [Has his lips ripped from his face by the g-force of sledding down a hill]
  
• [Has a concentrated beam of sunlight shine directly into his eye]
  
• [Gets shocked by Jon’s electrified cookie jar]
  
• [Gets struck by lightning]
  
• [Survives being trapped inside a washing machine as it runs]
  
• [Again]
  
• [Is stuck by every single quill from a porcupine]
  
• [Is eaten by a snake]
  
• [Is run over by a lawnmower]
  
• [Has his tail stuck in a pencil sharpener]
  
• [Is flung through through a window]
  
• [Has a door slammed on him hard enough to crack a wall]
  
• [Is flattened by Jon slamming a door]
  
• [Again]
  
• [Is squashed flat as a pancake by a larger cat]
  
• [Gets brutalized by a whole gang of street dogs at once and enjoys it]
  
• [Survives a fall so hard he leaves a deep hole in the ground]
  
• [Again]
  
• [And Again]
  
• [Has a fridge fall on him]
  
• [Has a piano fall on his head]
  
• [Again]
  
• [Is crushed under a chunk of crumbling wall]
  
• [Is crushed under a larger chunk of wall]
  
• [Is crushed under a huge section of wall]
  
• [Has a slab of concrete fall on his head]
  
• [Has a giant can of cola fall on him]
  
• [Has a tree fall on him] Has a large pile of sand dropped on him Has a large stone wheel hurled at him Is hit by a wrecking ball Falls from the roof of his house onto concrete Falls down a chimney Falls down a manhole Falls down a sinkhole Has his head rammed through the ceiling Again Steps out of a car going over 50mph Is bounced back by a screen door hard enough to crack a wall and topple furniture Gets smashed through a wall Is used as a battering ram to bust through a wall Falls from a great height out of a bird’s grip 1, 2 Has a land mine explode in his face Implied to have been hit by a truck Is hit by a car Has a house collapse on him Survives without his stomach after it temporarily leaves his body Has the endurance to hang from a treebranch for an entire week Stays in the same spot long enough for the moon to wax from crescent to full waiting for a flower to grow. Speed/Agility: Eats an immense amount of food in a single panel. Doubles as a durability feat for his stomach, as Jon states that that much food should cause him to burst if he tries to eat it all Eats all the food in a refrigerator in a very short time Eats a million meals in the same day by noon. This is even more impressive, as Garfield is famously averse to waking up early and fond of sleeping in, meaning it’s likely he didn’t have much time after waking up to eat a million meals before 12:00. For a little more context, Jon states that Garfield sleeps an average of 18 hours a day. While on a short walk, eats so many canaries he causes a city-wide shortage With Odie, completely wrecks Jon’s living room in a single second Leaves with all the furniture in a room after Jon leaves it briefly before he can return Outruns a charging bull Dodges out of the way of speeding cars Leaps out of the path of a speeding truck Keeps pace with a speeding car Again Keeps pace with an ice cream truck Claims to be “faster than a speeding delivery truck” Outruns rolling donuts, reaching the floor before they can fall off a table. Outruns the world’s largest ball of twine as it rolls down a hill after him Outruns a rolling snowball Runs up the wall and across the ceiling to the other side of the room in only a few panels Dodges a thrown shoe Dodges a thrown pair of binoculars Dodges a thrown pie with enough force behind it to knock the moon out of the sky Catches a thrown potted plant Eats his birthday cake out from under its candles, leaving them briefly suspended in the air Catches on to Odie’s tongue as he runs by Leaps to catch a piece of toast mid-air the second it pops up Again Eats several apples out of the air as Jon is juggling them Eats a butterfly out of the air mid-flight Snatches a fly out of the air Leaps to snatch a donut out of Jon’s hands before he can take a bite Rapidly decorates a tree in what Jon estimates to be a world record Catches up to a car and rips its fender off Catches up to a car and rips an entire axle off Demonstrates shocking agility chasing after a thrown mouse Does a flip Flips in midair to land on his feet at the last second Leaps from the floor to the ceiling off-panel Leaps from a table to the ceiling Walks on his front paws Balances a potted plant on his head while rolling atop a ball Swims rapidly into the sunset Spins his leg around so fast he takes flight like a helicopter While trying to escape a sweater, spins fast enough he becomes a small tornado Moves as a blur for a quick costume change After eating caffeinated sweets, he becomes a blur, bouncing off the walls and ceiling. Moves so fast, he seems to vanish panel-to-panel. Gets to his food dish and cleans it out before Jon can finish saying his name Moves so fast, his slipstream shreds Jon’s clothes Zooms in from a long distance away before Odie can take a bite of his food Catches a sandwich before it can hit the floor Zooms out of bed, eats dinner, and returns before his blanket has time to fall to the ground Spots a snowflake, and runs back inside, dragging Jon out to see it before it touches the ground. Moves to his bed before a lightbulb can go out Moves faster than the speed of sound Regularly keeps up with the mice in his house, who are implied to be FTE (except for the fat ones). Moves FTE Moves FTE, eating all the food out of his food bowl in the time it takes Jon to blink Eats a goldfish FTE in the space it takes the reader to blink Somehow loops back around after leaving the panel while Jon is still watching him Lets go of a tree branch to rub his arms, then grabs back on before he has time to fall Changes channels on a tv so fast it explodes and the remote starts to smoke Misc: Eats an entire lasagna, pan and all Eats 219 lbs of lasagna Eats so many calories in one sitting, Jon’s calculator violently malfunctions from processing such a large number While on a walk, eats so many canaries he causes a city-wide shortage Eats an entire bowl of food, bowl included Again Eats the pants off of Jon Eats a tv remote Eats a bag of tools Jon bought from the hardware store, then spits one back up Eats a brick Casually eats a coffee cup Eats a poison frog Ate a poison toad Fits an entire cake in his mouth Again And Again He just keeps going at it Fits 200 french fries in his mouth Fits an entire glass fishbowl in his mouth Implied to have eaten an entire cow Eats a large fish-shaped sign Eats a giant burger larger than himself Eats a puffer fish, and has it expand to fifty times its size inside him Burps for 43 seconds straight Burps hard enough to send Jon and Odie flying, blow a door off its hinges, and peel away sections of sidewalk. Breathes fire after eating a peruvian death pepper Sneezes the petals off a large group of flowers With a single sneeze, he blows away Jon, Odie, and a whole room’s worth of furniture Sneezes hard enough to propel himself partially through a wall, widening an existing mousehole Can walk on ceilings Again And again His weight crushes a scale Even Santa Claus thinks he’s fat His weight bends a long wooden table His weight tips over Jon’s bed Again His weight bends metal playground equipment His weight causes a section of floor to collapse His weight topples a tree when he tries to climb it His weight causes ripples in a hardwood floor He is so heavy that he causes Jon’s chair to bounce into the air just by running nearby He’s heavy enough to pound a very deep, very wide hole into the ground just by cannonballing into a pool His weight warps the very medium of his existence, causing a panel he’s in to bend Wins a cat show Nobody can kill him without an appointment Apparently, he’s already dead With a single swipe, perfectly slices a loaf of bread Swats three spiders at once Scares off a dog larger than he is Can intimidate machinery into fixing itself Intimidates light itself to move Intimidates a balloon into staying afloat He commands snow to stop falling. With a glare, he even sends an errant flake back into the sky. Is completely unafraid of monsters Kills a flower with a single word His breath melts a vase and a picture frame His breath melts a metal fork and a glass cup His breath melts his own teeth His breath instantly knocks out Jon Nails Jon right under the nose with a party horn Lands several thrown donuts on Jon’s novelty moustache Hits Jon right between the eyes with a toy bow & arrow Plays at skeet shooting pieces of toast as they pop out of a toaster, and doesn’t miss a single one (we don’t see any arrows on the ground that haven’t impaled toast) Nails Jon in the head with a rock Nails a mouse with a snowball Rapidly nails Jon and Odie with snowballs Uses a birdbath to hit Jon with a perfectly ricocheted snowball Can rapidly spit tennis balls like an automatic launcher Is an expert fisherman---without even using a pole! Pretty good at throwing his voice Steals Jon’s credit cards and uses them to buy himself a designer Italian suit Pickpockets an old man without him noticing Manages to sneak inside his own birthday cake without Jon or Odie seeing him Is aware he’s in a comic strip Addresses his reader directly Knows he’s printed on paper Is aware what angle he is being drawn from Pops his own snooze bubble Rotates his own snooze bubble Uses his knowledge of the fourth wall to steal a snooze bubble from Jon, depriving him of sleep Smacks Jon in the face with his snooze bubble Throws his own snooze bubble at Jon as a weapon Can play a piano from inside of it Can play guitar Makes a sandwich so large it stretches from his house across the street Can precisely identify the dish a stain came from by taste Knows what old hyena tastes like Hears Jon whispering from across the house While asleep, hears a pizza delivery happening three blocks away and is able to tell what toppings are on it. Can “hear ice cream” Implied to also be able to hear donuts. Chases an invisible mouse Steals a security camera out from under Jon’s nose, then pawns it without him noticing until later Plans out an exact chain reaction triggered by John slamming a door Perfectly measures out a hole to cut in the floor for Jon Double-Bamboozles Jon Melts his rubber mouse down and makes earplugs out of it Builds a revolving glass door into a refrigerator Rebuilds the front door so that it opens like a pet door and vice versa. Builds a trap door into a table for spiders Uses parts from an automatic dog door Jon bought to create a remote activated trap door for Odie Disables Jon’s brakes Reprogramme’s a scale with a complex AI. Creates an elaborate blueprint for his birthday cake, including electrical wiring schematics Builds a remote activated trap for birds “disguised” as a birdbath Creates an elaborate trap for a dog Sets a working trap for Santa Claus Sets traps for mailmen Sets up snowball lobbing booby traps all over the yard Robs a bank. Claims it was an accident. Steals milk from babies Turns Jon into a tourist attraction, and gets on the news Has a secret plan to lead cats to world domination Counts all the bricks in a silo Knows the exact moment when Jon will wake up every morning Pulls all the fabric off a chair, then knits it perfectly back into shape Using only his claws, carves a sofa into a statue of himself Elongates his body Has his body squeezed and elongated by a corset Has his neck stretched thin by a tight turtleneck Has his body stretched thin and compressed by a shrinking sweater Squashes himself flat with a recliner Able to have his body freely stretched Temporarily alters his body to appear extremely muscular Again Rapidly accumulates muscle mass in his arms simply by eating Has his face squashed into a square shape from sleeping in a corner After colliding with Odie, both have their front halves flattened Can tuck his head into his body like a turtle Can transfer his mass from his torso to his tail Gets squashed into a space between fence posts Squeezes into a vase far smaller than him Again Squeezes his entire body into a coffee cup He and Jon’s heads are shoved into the same bottle Hides his entire body flat under his cat bed Hides his entire body behind a thin lamp Stretches his arm to fit around a refrigerator Stretches his lips far from his face Extends his jaw Transforms into a monster on Halloween Is able to breathe while submerged in food Has his face turned upside down Has his face pucker inwards, folding in on itself Has opposable thumbs Sheds. A lot. Completely blankets John and a table with shed hair. His stomach can separate from the rest of his body, acting independently By viewing the world upside down, he alters the direction of gravity Able to move in slow motion at will, reducing his falls to a snail’s pace Warps reality by tilting a painting Sends Odie through time into the future with a kick Wills himself from an alternate time back to his own Can apparently travel freely between comic strips. Also more fourth wall awareness. Just.. completely breaks physics Seems to be able to make wishes and have them granted, albeit in a way he doesn’t always like Makes a birthday with for his cake to be bigger and has it come true Manifests objects from his dreams in real life Seems to be able to physically manifest and interact with figments of his psyche. Eats donuts representing his conscience, leaving behind crumbs that indicate they’re in some way real. Can infiltrate other people’s daydreams and interact with them Breaks a mirror with his looks Sings a note high enough to “shatter paper” Flicks off Odie’s nose Swaps noses with Odie, forcing him to suffer a sneeze Adjusts a dog’s nose like a dial to force it to bark more quietly Seemingly teleports Odie’s head from a top hat into his food dish Moves a mousehole while it’s still in the wall Has a flamethrower Has a chainsaw Has a dart gun Has a giant slingshot Has a “mouse call”
  

Things I really like but also hate King Kong canonically exists in Garfield’s world So do monsters And aliens

36/F who loves dessert, happy hour, and exercises 45 mins a day at least 3x a week. I bought one of those scales that tells you your body fat percentage and water, etc. just because I am so confused.
I was three pounds away from my goal weight, after a bad cold. During this time, I didn’t eat sugar or alcohol (I eat cake and drink wine every day). I also wasn’t hungry, so just ate cabbage soup and a bite of bread to sustain myself.
I felt awesome. I felt lighter and faster, I wasn’t bloated and I had more energy and could think clearly at work. So I tried to maintain this with calorie deficit and have gained even more than I weighed before.
Do I really need to starve myself to feel “good”? I would resign myself to the “this is probably just the weight my body wants to be” besides the fact that I felt amazing when I was at my leanest.

Went along to the grand reopening of cake or dice today. Place was packed when I got there but found a seat not long after.
Cakes still all brilliant (but enough calories to fill MyFitnessPal for the day 😂)
I really like the new layout too. Much easier to navigate.
They have toilets now!
Full menu not available for the first weekend but I imagine it’ll be up and running soon.
Closed Mondays / Tuesdays.
Huge selection of board games still, good amount of spaces to play. We played Between Two Cities, good fun.
Prices very reasonable, they do kids meals too.
They’re open tomorrow too, would recommend popping in and checking it out!

By popular demand (and about a week late) here is the recipe I followed to make an entire cake, complete with frosting, only 650 calories with 52 grams of protein (You can add berries, but that will obviously increase the calories). I simply followed these two recipes with some substitutions and sweetness modifications (because I didn't enjoy the cake as sweet as the original recipe).

• Angel Food Cake Recipe
• Egg Meringue Frosting Recipe

Angel Food Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 200g of Monkfruit (1 Cup)
• 133g of cake flour (1 Cup + 2 Tablesppons)
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 12 large egg whites
• 1 + 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 + 1/2 teaspons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Adjust the oven rack to the lower middle position and preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a food processor or blender, pulse the monkfruit until fine and powdery. Remove 1 cup and set aside to use in step 3; keep the rest inside the food processor. Add the cake flour and salt to the food processor. Pulse 5-10 times until monkfruit/flousalt mixture is aerated and light.
3. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip egg whites and cream of tartar together on medium-low until foamy, about 1 minute. Switch to medium-high and slowly add the 1 cup of monkfruit you set aside. Whip until soft peaks form, about 5-6 minutes. Add the vanilla extract, then beat just until incorporated.
4. In 3 additions, slowly sift the flour mixture into the egg white mixture using a fine mesh strainer, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition. To avoid deflating or a dense cake, don’t add the flour mixture all at once. Sift and very slowly fold in several additions. This is important! Pour and spread batter into an ungreased 9 or 10 inch tube pan. Shimmy the pan on the counter to smooth down the surface.
5. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through baking. The cake will rise up very tall while baking. Remove from the oven, then cool the cake completely upside-down set on a wire rack, about 3 hours. (Upside-down so the bottom of the tube pan is right-side up, see photo and video above.) Once cooled, run a thin knife around the edges and gently tap the pan on the counter until the cake releases.
6. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

1. Prepare the angel food cake one day in advance, then cover tightly and store at room temperature overnight. Angel food cake can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature before serving.
2. Tools (for convenience if you have them) a. Blender or Food Processor b. Electric Mixer (handheld or stand) c. Egg separator (Idk what this is) d. Rubber Spatula e. Tube Pan (required according to the recipe, see notes) f. Cooling rack
3. Sugar (monkfruit): In this recipe, you use granulated sugar and pulse it in a food processor to make superfine sugar. If you have superfine sugar or caster sugar, use that. Pulse 3/4 cup of it with the dry ingredients in step 2. Use 1 cup of it in step 3.
4. I strongly recommend using fresh real egg whites instead of egg white substitutes, previously frozen egg whites, or egg whites from a carton. Separate the eggs when they’re cold, then bring the egg whites to room temperature. Fresh room temperature egg whites whip into the fluffiest volume. With the extra yolks, make lemon curd or other egg yolk recipes.
5. Pan: An angel food cake pan (aka tube pan) is imperative. Do not use a Bundt pan. Angel food cake’s structure and stability requires the tube pan’s particular specifications. Some angel food cake pans come with little feet, which makes cooling the cake upside down easy. If your pan has feet, no need to use a wire rack. Whether your tube pan has feet or not, cool the cake upside down as directed in step 5.

Meringue Frosting

Ingredients

• 4 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup (100g) monkfruit
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Place egg whites, monkfruit, and cream of tartar in a heatproof bowl. Set bowl over a saucepan filled with two inches of simmering water. Do not let it touch the water. (You can use a double boiler if you have one.)
2. Whisk constantly until monkfruit is dissolved and mixture has thinned out, about 4 minutes. The mixture will be thick and tacky at first, then thin out and appear frothy on top. To test that it’s ready, you can use your finger or an instant read thermometer. Lightly and quickly dip your finger (it’s very hot, be careful) and rub the mixture between your thumb and finger. You shouldn’t feel any granules. If using a thermometer, the temperature should read 160°F (71°C).
3. Remove from heat. (No need to let it cool down before continuing.) Add the vanilla extract, then using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form, about 5 minutes.
4. Spread onto cake! Serve immediately OR torch it with a kitchen torch for a delicious toasted marshmallow topping. (Do not place in the oven under the broiler– it will melt.)
5. Cover and store leftovers for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Baked goods topped with this marshmallow meringue can be left at room temperature for up to 6-8 hours. After that, it’s best to refrigerate or else the topping will begin to wilt. For best taste, texture, and appearance, I do not recommend freezing this.