How to avoid fast food by eating out of your trunk

March 7th, 2010

Ok, here are some suggestions for the bodybuilders or anyone looking for healthy ways to get in a quality meal on the go that you won’t regret. Use these to complete your 6-7 meal/day regime.

1. Protein shakes. Pack a few servings in some tupperware. Just add water, mix with spoon. Or use a shaker bottle if you want that luxury.

2. Rolled oats. Great complex carbs. Pack in tupperware, and eat them dry.

3. Tuna. Bring a manual can opener in your vehicle and eat right from the can.

4. Protein bars. These are expensive and not great for you, but better than most fast food. You can also see how to create your own with a little Youtube searching, which can save you money and put you in control of the macronutrients.

5. Beans. Kidney, black, refried etc. Keep a few cans of these in your ride and open them with your manual can opener. Throw what you don’t eat out, unless you want a case of the stinkies.

6. Wheat Germ, Flax Seeds. These are good by the spoonful and have a decent amount of calories to supplement a mobile meal. Extra health bonuses too, but I can’t remember what they are.

7. Hormel turkey chili, kinda high in sodium but packs a nice punch with the protein content.

8. I should also mention Dried Soybeans, although I haven’t actually found anyone who carries them.

That should be a good start. Keep a box of these goodies in your trunk and you can easily steer clear from fast food. If anyone has any other suggestions, let me know.

4 reasons why it’s kind of a good thing that your favorite sports team is losing

December 27th, 2009

Your favorite sports team just lost. You’re probably pretty bummed. Here are four reasons that this can actually benefit you!

  1. Less traffic around stadium before and after game – Time is money
  2. More money in your pocket due to Cheaper ticket prices… You’ll also be less inclined to go to the games resulting in savings on overpriced hot dogs, nachos, beer, & apparel
  3. Far less bandwagon fans to get annoyed by
  4. Less pointless game recollections at the office, saving time to talk about something that’s actually relevant to your actual life

My 2009 Disney Road Trip Playlist

May 23rd, 2009

I’m leaving in the near future for a 10+ hour road trip with my Wife, Daughter, and my Mother & Father in-law. Here’s what I will be playing in my truck on the way to Walt Disney World and the reasons why:

  • Driving With Disney – For the little girl. Well, the songs on this 2-cd set are probably more suited for my wife than my daughter since my wife grew up watching the movies that feature these songs. I am interested to hear Yo-ho yo-ho, a Pirate’s Life for Me, which is on this.
  • Weezer’s Red Album – This is a great summer album, which we blasted throughout the summer of 2008. We really like this one.

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How to use Amazon’s mobile site as a brick & mortar shopping companion.

December 13th, 2008

If you haven’t yet visited Amazon’s mobile site, it makes for a very convenient way to find reviews on consumer products while you’re on the go. Just hit amazon.com from your mobile device to give it a try. I use my Verizon XV6800 Windows Mobile phone to slyly find reviews when I’m about to make an impulse purchase.

Here’s an example. This summer, I purchased an on-demand coffee maker from Wał-Mart on a whim. Read the rest of this entry »

Is it lame to game as an adult?

December 13th, 2008

I hear people say, from time to time, that people who still play video games as an adults are acting in a childish manner. I’m going to attack this misconception, and shed some light on the situation.

I find it humorous that the same people who make these claims are the same ones who spend an even greater amount of time vegetating in front of a television. Video games promote hand-eye coordination, logical thinking, problem solving, and human interaction on online services; all which actively involve the end user. TV, on the other hand, assumes you are an unintelligent blob and constantly spits out brain-numbing commercials, infomercials filled with insulting sales tactics, and television shows which are produced for the LCD of viewers. This dumbs-down the experience for you, the viewer, and encourages you to zone out while watching. This is not good.

Let’s dig a bit deeper. Basically, people play video games as a form of “escape”. Read the rest of this entry »

JeffCouret.com

December 13th, 2008

Thanks for taking a look at my blog. I am a New Orleans Website Developer,  and I will be posting about pretty much whatever I feel like, including the following topics:

  • Website Development
  • Music (Rock, Hip Hop, and Electronic)
  • Sports (NFL, NBA, Fantasy Football)
  • Affiliate Marketing
  • Business (Entrepreneurship, Ownership, Management, Survival)
  • Life in the New Orleans area
  • Home Ownership and Renovation
  • Balancing Work and Family
  • Good Deals I Find
  • Video Games

I know that not many people will be interested in all of these topics, so I’ll have a category list for easier navigation. I like it when people comment, so I’m hoping to get a few of those as well. I hope you enjoy the site.