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<br>Hungry Girl Today: 11.18.09
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<br>ASK HUNGRY GIRL
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<br>Hello, Hungry Girl!
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<br>I read about you on the front page of AOL, and I found it extremely funny 
<br>that I was eating a Hungry-Man dinner at the time. My question is this: Is 
<br>Hungry Girl only for women? I'm a guy...
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<br>Hungry Boy
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<br>Dear Hungry Boy,
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<br>A lot of people ask me this question, and they ask if I would consider starting 
<br>a service for guys specifically. Here's the deal -- HG is NOT just for females. 
<br>Yes, the daily emails, website, cookbooks, etc., are a little girly and pastel-
<br>hued -- I'm not going to deny this. But the writing, recipes, product finds, and 
<br>all of the other HG info is NOT geared toward women only. There's nothing 
<br>gender-specific about a FANTASTIC lasagna recipe or the best foods for 
<br>sandwich assembly. I try to keep the tone fun, clever, upbeat, and relatable 
<br>to all humans, regardless of gender. So, if you're a guy and you read HG, a.) 
<br>CONGRATS, and b.) Do NOT think you are weird and reading something that 
<br>is only for females. As for starting a service specifically for men -- that's just 
<br>not practical and it's not gonna happen. (Sorry!) So guys, get over your fear 
<br>of pinks, purples, and shades of aqua, and enjoy HG along with your female 
<br>friends, co-workers, and relatives. As the first HG book says, "It takes a real 
<br>man to be a hungry girl." 
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<br>Dear Hungry Girl, 
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<br>I am going to Maui for ten days and am beyond excited but simultaneously 
<br>scared to death that I will blow my diet. What can I eat there to avoid 
<br>packing on the pounds? Feel free to go there to do some research. Thanks!
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<br>Maui Munchies
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<br>Dear Maui Munchies,
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<br>People tend to approach vacations in one of three different ways when it 
<br>comes to eating. There's the "I'll eat everything that isn't nailed down 
<br>because I'm on vacation" vacationer, there's the "I might bend the rules a 
<br>little bit but I'll still try to eat the right things" vacationer, and there's the 
<br>super-rigid "I'm sticking to my strict diet and won't stray AT ALL" vacationer. 
<br>To me, the first and third approaches are too extreme. Don't use the 
<br>vacation as an excuse to shovel everything in your face -- unless you're 
<br>totally prepared to deal with the inevitable post-trip weight-gain. And don't be 
<br>so restrictive that you can't enjoy your trip either. I say, aim for a nice 
<br>balance. As for Maui and island vacations in general, I find those are the 
<br>EASIEST as far as guilt-free eating is concerned. There's always fresh food 
<br>around -- fruit (the pineapple in Hawaii is so good!), TONS of fish, salads, 
<br>veggies, etc. The key here is to stick with those light-but-satisfying foods, 
<br>and try not to go TOO crazy with pina coladas, coconut cream pie, and 
<br>creamy dishes. Remember, it's about balance. If you make good choices at 
<br>breakfast and lunch, treat yourself to a fancy frozen cocktail or a little 
<br>dessert at dinner. Another reason island-y vacations are great in terms of 
<br>eating? Spending a lot of time in a bathing suit or warm-weather clothes can 
<br>inspire you to eat lighter -- I know when I have to wear less, I stay away 
<br>from heavy foods so I'll feel comfortable in my clothing. For TONS more tips 
<br>& tricks for your vacation, check out the Travel section of the Hungry Girl 
<br>audio book. (Maybe listen to it on the plane!) Oh, one other thing: The more 
<br>active you are, the more wiggle room you have with your diet. Dancing at a 
<br>luau and walking on the beach totally count as exercise! Have a FANTASTIC 
<br>trip. Wish I were going with you! (Any Hawaiian HG fans out there? Should I 
<br>add HI to the next book tour?)
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<br>HG on Rachael Ray Today! Catch Lisa (a.k.a. Hungry Girl) whipping up 
<br>holiday swaps on the set of Rachael Ray TODAY (Wednesday, 11/18). Check 
<br>your local listings and tune in or set your DVR. Woohoo! 
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<br>CHEW ON THIS:
<br>Today, November 18th, is National Vichyssoise Day. Julia Child has a very 
<br>famous recipe for the cold leek 'n potato soup... and we don't mess with 
<br>Julia. (Click here for her recipe.)
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