The Oatmeal Recipe That Will Change Your Life.

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  • Опубликовано: 4 сен 2011
  • There are few things in life -- or at least during breakfast -- that are more satisfying than a good thick bowl of oatmeal. In this video, Mister Nasty Clamps himself demonstrates a great way of putting together a bowl of oatmeal that travels incredibly well and is (in all honesty) the best oatmeal recipe ever.
    Pay attention while watching! There's an ingredient mistake that takes place during the filming, and you'll want to catch the mistake.
    A special thanks goes out to photographer Rita Silen, who first taught Mister Nasty how to make oatmeal this way.
    And if you'd like to learn more about Nasty Clamps (they're a photography tool, btw), be sure to check out the Nasty website: www.nastyclamps.com

Комментарии • 398

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +33

    Eat right. Exercise regularly. Get plenty of sleep. And enjoy life. That's pretty much all a person needs to do in order to stay healthy.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  12 лет назад +28

    You can add milk... You can add soy milk... You can add goat's milk... You can add water... You can even add coconut water...
    The thing to remember about recipes is that they are starting points - they are basic guidelines. Recipes are not directions that need to be followed to the letter. They are outlines that should be adjusted to each and every person's particular taste.

  • @stevebungay
    @stevebungay 10 лет назад +12

    Sounds good to me. I've been looking for a good, tasty, lightweight backpacking breakfast, and I think you've just provided it.
    Thanks for posting.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +14

    Myself, I'm not drinking (or using) a whole lot of regular cow's milk these days, though I have been incorporating quite a lot of butter into my cooking -- salt-free butter from grass-fed cows.
    And you wanna' know what's insanely awesomely tasty? Salt-free butter (about two tablespoons) in a large cup of coffee, with just a pinch of cinnamon. Honest, the flavor is fantastic.

  • @bevully8704
    @bevully8704 9 лет назад +21

    I just tried your oatmeal. It is the best oatmeal I ever tasted. I did the recipe in a heavy corning ware bowl but had to put it on the stove after 15 minutes to absorb all of the water. The only change in recipe was using coconut sugar. I felt portion-wise I should only eat half at a time as I'm a diabetic. I wanted to eat the whole thing as it was so yummy! Thanks and I'll have a look at your blog. It might be too riske for me but we'll see.

  • @MissMorbidDanger
    @MissMorbidDanger 10 лет назад +110

    I always but a spoonful of peanut butter in my oatmeal. It sounds really weird, but it is actually tasty.

  • @ruthannma
    @ruthannma 10 лет назад +22

    Never use hot liquids in plastic, if you are going to be eating the results. There are lovely glass containers you could carry this is and eat from, without negative health detriments!

  • @nbarry2346
    @nbarry2346 10 лет назад +4

    Thank you for this great idea. I can take that to work and eat when I want. It is great!

  • @Bercola1
    @Bercola1 11 лет назад +1

    thank you, you saved me a lot of headache and fatique I tried this and I was truly amazed I drive public transportation and now that I make my oatmeal like this Im a much happier camper its great filling and just enough so thank you so much

  • @sweetwa089
    @sweetwa089 9 лет назад +143

    this is what i eat every morning:::
    1/2 c oatmeal
    1 banana sliced
    2 table spoons grounded flax seeds
    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/2 cup vanilla greek yogurt
    OPTIONAL (During winter season, when pumpkins are around, i add a cup of homemade puree pumpkin)
    A cup of coffee and delicious power breakfast

    • @LaRoSaJoLie
      @LaRoSaJoLie 9 лет назад +7

      yeah i had about the same this morning, instead of yoghurt i take almondmilk, so it is more of a shake. and i take two bananas and some nuts also, like cashew, hazelnuts, great !

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +28

    Ed: The great thing about my particular style of oatmeal prep is that it can be done while traveling. No need to use a stove, a pot, or whatever... Just the dry ingredients, a container of some sort, and some hot water.
    Also, preparing the oatmeal using my method turns out a tender, though still slightly chewy grain. I absolutely, can't stand gluey oatmeal.

  • @browniebackup1
    @browniebackup1 12 лет назад +1

    Thanks, sounds great.
    I'm always on the go and will try this out.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  12 лет назад +7

    I'm not a bodybuilder (obviously), though I'm very, very active with hiking, biking, and cardio workouts at the gym. The high fiber, high protein, unprocessed carbs contained in my style of oatmeal helps me make it through day - and through my activities.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +8

    Carlos: Everybody's different. Myself, I lost a minor amount of weight (about five pounds) after making this version of oatmeal a consistent part of my diet. And though I'm not a muscle-bound kind of guy, I'm certainly in good shape -- especially for a middle-aged dude. I'd be willing to bet that I can do more pushups than most people in their twenties and thirties, and I'm a guy who's staring at fifty.

  • @castillo4141
    @castillo4141 10 лет назад +2

    Thank you! This recipe really saves time and it tastes wonderful, though I just prepare it with water and a little bit of brown sugar. Using a stove and wait until it boils doesn't work as good.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  12 лет назад +9

    Gypsy: I too would put myself in the category of "Oatmeal Whore," and - in fact - I'm preparing a whorish bowl of the stuff right now as we speak/write.
    A few things: everyone has their own personal preference towards food consistency and texture, and I tend to prefer dishes that have a bit of tooth feel (i.e.: al dente). Mushy oatmeal gives me the heebie-jeebies. Also, while I'm not a huge fan of whey protein's smell, I am a huge fan of protein. Whey allows for easy boost of the stuff.

  • @debb5070
    @debb5070 11 лет назад +1

    I grew up in NW PA and ate oatmeal on a daily basis in the winter time. I love the sound of your recipe and cannot wait to try it. Thanks for sharing! :-)

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  12 лет назад +15

    Alek: Nope... Commercial flights almost always have hot water onboard. It's how they're able to make tea for those who request it.
    Myself - after all the food and drink has been served - I just head on back to the galley area and start chatting up the flight attendants. After engaging in deep conversation for a few minutes, I show them my lil' plastic container of oatmeal and ask if I might have a bit of hot water for it.
    They always end up asking for my recipe.

  • @Andante931
    @Andante931 11 лет назад

    Thanks, I am a big oatmeal fan, every day. I will try this and look forward to it.

  • @zibabahadori
    @zibabahadori 10 лет назад +8

    I just love the way you measure your ingredients .

  • @DeborahSutherlandDebinPei
    @DeborahSutherlandDebinPei 10 лет назад

    Great idea, I must give it a try. Thanks~

  • @shooaholic
    @shooaholic 11 лет назад +1

    Thank you for the recipe. I was very good. Definitely adding it to my breakfast.

  • @-Diana469
    @-Diana469 10 лет назад

    Definitely will try sounds good!

  • @deliber8cre8tor
    @deliber8cre8tor 11 лет назад +1

    I think I'd do an assembly line of containers and make a week's worth at once and leave dry of course, and save opening all those containers on a daily basis..... You can pop one in your purse or nap sack as the case may be.... if you know you will be near a source of boiling water.... I would like to try adding coconut oil (also stable at room temperature) and chia seeds as well..... and hey Mr. Nasty.... you've got great skin... wonderful healthy complexion... Thanks for the great idea!

  • @skent714
    @skent714 9 лет назад +5

    Great recipe for hotel rooms that only come with a coffee pot. Run a pot of water through the coffee pot, then pour that over the oatmeal. Thanks for the recipe and the tip, can't wait to try it. I have done this at work and yes, it is the best ever!

  • @etafsdthfd
    @etafsdthfd 10 лет назад +1

    awesome recipe, just tried this and loved it! by the way, your 50 something years old but you look 30, stay healthy, people like you inspire me to stay healthy.

    • @NastyClamps
      @NastyClamps  10 лет назад +2

      Thanks for the kind words. In real life (not video life), I do look all of my 50 years of age, but -- again -- thanks so much.

  • @81jcvs
    @81jcvs 11 лет назад

    Muy buen video. Gracias por tomarte el tiempo de hacerlo y compartirlo.

  • @freedumbisanillusion8221
    @freedumbisanillusion8221 12 лет назад

    thank you so much for this recipe! I tried something like it today n it was delicious

  • @GordonKirk
    @GordonKirk 10 лет назад

    Nice signature dish thanks for sharing some ingredients i am excited about trying brown sugar and i just dug my oat meal out the back of the cupboard thanks for reminding me about the cinamon my mum used to add that

  • @cdgonsalves
    @cdgonsalves 12 лет назад

    I've made this a few times now & for oatmeal (not a fan of usually tho its my fav cookie, weird, I know) cuz of all the cool stuff u put in it & the ease of preparation, I must admit, it has changed my life... ever so slightly. It'd be great for a quick pick-me-up anytime of day, it's that hearty and yummy. So thanks!

  • @yajairagarcia6457
    @yajairagarcia6457 10 лет назад +2

    i will deffinetly try

  • @chandramukhiish
    @chandramukhiish 10 лет назад

    wonderful recipe! Thank you!

  • @noellecavalida6078
    @noellecavalida6078 9 лет назад +1

    i made oatmeal with milk, and added honey and organic virgin coconut oil and vanilla extract for flavor. pretty good but im still finding ways to make it taste so much better. might add cinnamon, few nuts & dried fruit next time. thanks for the vid!

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +7

    I love the taste of agave syrup, but after reading a wide variety of articles about the product -- and reading up on its fructose content -- I've decided to avoid the stuff as much as possible (which is actually fairly easy to do).

  • @OriannaOJ
    @OriannaOJ 12 лет назад +1

    thanks a lot for the video! really loved it. Got a great idea for my windows!

  • @ladyofak8584
    @ladyofak8584 10 лет назад

    I Love oatmeal, and your recipe I will try looks good. Thank you

  • @armedyboyedik1995
    @armedyboyedik1995 11 лет назад

    Appreciate the response, I'll try what you said once, but I'd probably stick with just heating the milk and stirring it for 2-3 mins. Like it that way.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +23

    Yeah... Grey hair. Middle-aged. Tall. Lean. Wearing glasses.
    It's a Gere thang'.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +3

    Heated almond milk works well, though it does have a tendency to separate in a kinda' weird way while cooking.
    A tablespoon or so of coconut milk in the oatmeal tastes fantastic.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  10 лет назад +14

    Funny... For the past fifteen years, I've been told that I'm a dead ringer for Richard Gere. Ironically, I actually met someone a while back who knows Richard Gere, and he told me that I look nothing at all like Mister Gere.
    Having said that, I'd like to meet the guy. He was absolutely fantastic in the movie "Arbitrage."

  • @tolebelle
    @tolebelle 12 лет назад +1

    I also use ginger, coriander, clove, nutmeg and flaxseed and or hempseed.. Eating Chai Oatmeal is a good way to get more healthful spices into our diet.

  • @vburke92
    @vburke92 11 лет назад

    Great idea!

  • @justjamie7474
    @justjamie7474 10 лет назад

    YUMMY, thanks for sharing!!

  • @oicol77
    @oicol77 12 лет назад +2

    Thanks for the recipe... I never thought to put whey protein in my oatmeal (I used to make a whey protein shake after my morning workouts). I've been trying to find ways for my family and I to eat healthier- so I'm glad I came across your video!
    BTW- I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one with the fridge clutter! LOL : ) No matter how often I declutter the thing, more stuff ALWAYS makes it's way onto it! (I suppose having four kids doesn't help the situation)

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +1

    I enjoy avocado in my smoothies... Total delicious awesomeness! Not quite sure how tasty it would be in oatmeal, though I'm certainly willing to give it a try.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +15

    My ego is rock solid. And -- YES -- I've been told thousands of times that I look like Richard Gere.

  • @droopypie
    @droopypie 9 лет назад +6

    Steel cut oats with stevia or xylitol plus nuts, vanilla, no dried fruit into thermos overnight. Same effect, tastes better.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +7

    Chocolate would be just fine, though I often make my oatmeal with a teaspoon or two of raw cacao powder. Tastes great. Super, super healthy.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +2

    For long trips, especially where multiple airplane rides are involved, I'll pre-make three or four of the containers and bring them along with me in my carry-on. Works great.
    Also, thanks for the kind words about my skin.

  • @candelite10
    @candelite10 11 лет назад

    Oooooooooh.....cant wait to try this!

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад

    Thanks! I've actually been in a few commercials. I can also be found (in the background) in a few movies and music videos.

  • @pattycakes376
    @pattycakes376 10 лет назад +453

    I didn't know Richard Gere made RUclips videos ;)

  • @nightfire4107
    @nightfire4107 10 лет назад

    I know this pretty much, but still enjoyed watching
    Thank you!

  • @anaiszpt
    @anaiszpt 12 лет назад

    Mmm!! Looks so good Mr. Thanks so much:)

  • @845guzman
    @845guzman 9 лет назад +1

    Thank you I love it. I hated oatmeal this has change that for me.

  • @kristinarichey
    @kristinarichey 11 лет назад +1

    Sounds a lot like Starbucks Oatmeal - which I LOVE! I am excited to try it and save money! I love your attitude while responding to some of the comments. Even though it has sugar, it's definitely healthier than eating pancakes, bacon, or pastries for breakfast. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Faifstarr
    @Faifstarr 11 лет назад

    Been doing pretty much this for years, i pack it for fishing, hiking, snowboarding, cycling. Sometimes ill hydrate it in a shaker so i have it ready. My serving is double of what you had. Expect to be thirsty and full of energy after a meal like that.

  • @anasantiago4914
    @anasantiago4914 12 лет назад

    I always enjoy a man cooking...and you were very entertaining, I love oatmeal with pineaple....Thanks.

  • @AceAasem
    @AceAasem 10 лет назад +30

    should have shown the finished product

  • @adilenealanis
    @adilenealanis 12 лет назад

    this looks delicious

  • @629O
    @629O 12 лет назад

    Shared this with the guys at the gym. Obviously we eat giant amounts so we'd easily triple what's there but yeah, if you know anything about bodybuilding food it's that it's boring, breakfast especially, so this really helped. Thanks a lot man.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +10

    Kelline: Thanks for your concerns about my "Nasty" personality. In reality, I'm actually quite a pleasant person (or so I've been told). For the most part, it's just the photography products that my company makes -- the Nasty Clamps -- that have a Nasty reputation.
    Now, regarding the whole matter of losing lots of viewers who might assume the worst, due to my Nasty name... Errrrrrrhhhh... This video is the most viewed oatmeal recipe on RUclips. I can't be losing too many folks.

  • @TheDemoleez
    @TheDemoleez 12 лет назад

    i'm actually going to try this

  • @MadWeiner
    @MadWeiner 11 лет назад

    I took several bags of dry(quick oats) mixed with protein powder to the Philippines.The Family I visited loved it.

  • @evelynduncan8768
    @evelynduncan8768 10 лет назад

    Thank you!

  • @Rhea303
    @Rhea303 10 лет назад +8

    It was good - just some (sea)salt was needed to make it lovely. Thanks.

  • @AdrienneAXK
    @AdrienneAXK 9 лет назад +123

    If you want to make this a bit healthier and vegan, use Bob's Red Mill steel-cut oats or Scottish oatmeal, substitute date or coconut sugar (stevia or Trulia) or agave nectar for the sweetener, soy protein for the whey, and both Pyrex and Anchor Hocking have small glass containers with rubber lids so heated plastic will not leach into your food. You can pre-mix the spices to your liking as well and keep them in a separate jar. I've used dehydrated green apples, bananas, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, cranberries, coconut, dates, grapes, mangoes, peaches, persimmons, pineapple, raspberries and strawberries (all from Just Tomatoes online and no added preservatives in any of them). Nuts include walnuts, almonds, cashews and sometimes sunflower seeds (no salt added). This is a great idea for work, school or anywhere you have access to hot water. I also carry teabags with me in my favorite flavors. Just some suggestions, sir. And I'm 66 and a 2-time cancer survivor.

  • @josefrancisco6969
    @josefrancisco6969 12 лет назад

    Good stuff !

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  10 лет назад +2

    Hemp hearts are delicious. I often add them to my salads.
    And chia seeds? They go into my smoothies.

  • @nlight101
    @nlight101 11 лет назад +1

    Never tried allspice- and never tried Whey Protien- Amazing texture and taste- thank you Mr. Nasty Clamps- From Webspinner69

  • @kareenkakouris8369
    @kareenkakouris8369 10 лет назад +7

    Sounds perfect - just need a pinch of salt to balance the flavor.

  • @luisagreen9394
    @luisagreen9394 11 лет назад

    great idea.love the oats

  • @MsSassyMT
    @MsSassyMT 11 лет назад

    I'll have to try this. Never thought to put allspice in my oatmeal. Interesting.

  • @5906me
    @5906me 10 лет назад

    Hi Good morning..! I agree with you . I use to do the same like you...Its very healthy and light food..I like it too..Tasty..I eat with little Honey...Thanks for thr tips...!

  • @lisadiane10001
    @lisadiane10001 12 лет назад

    I travel with oatmeal too ! try a teaspoon of chia seeds too- excellent source of nutrition and it helps you stay hydrated and blocks absorption of carbs- and I also use fig jam as my sweetener - no nuts- but I like the protein powder idea-why didnt I ever think of that ?

  • @JWizzel88
    @JWizzel88 12 лет назад

    dude, u make this stuff look good. i feel like making some at this very moment! btw, i've never had allspice before, so do you think it would still taste great even without it?

  • @joeandjoot
    @joeandjoot 10 лет назад +23

    what the?!?! it's Richard Gere!!

  • @stellabsquared
    @stellabsquared 11 лет назад

    I totally agree with Mariel Lamb's "negative" comment. When you held up that little lidded bowl to cook the oatmeal in the thought of high heat releasing chemicals from the plastic quickly came to mind. Those are not meant to have boiling water in them I don't think, they're called "storage containers." But I still love your video--just found you by watching someone else's oatmeal recipe. Thank you again, I really like your ideas.

  • @michelehazlett4149
    @michelehazlett4149 11 лет назад

    Very interesting video!

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +2

    I make this recipe for my daughter (who's also 17) almost every day for breakfast.

  • @spryngal
    @spryngal 12 лет назад

    I agree.. wonderful in-flight food option! I haven't tried whey protein ever.. I wonder if I could use milk powder/ dried milk instead..

  • @gregsimonson4312
    @gregsimonson4312 9 лет назад

    I'm also 50, I've eaten oatmeal, probably half my life, with almond milk of course, just took up paragliding 2 months ago, and headed to the Baja 1000 in Ensenada in November, so I consider myself pretty healthy. A person has to eat right, and I really cut back on the meat couple years ago, I think that may have helped also. Also, no sugar in oatmeal.

  • @luie67
    @luie67 11 лет назад

    it does change your life because of the fact that oatmeal reduces cholesterol in the blood stream and gently scrapes your intestinal walls as it passes through, the benefit of this is superior performance in and out of the gym, because in all stressful situations our bodies abdominal area will tighten to hold our bodies straight , clean intestines allow this compressing without receiving pain signals from your stomach area.

  • @jackieb376
    @jackieb376 9 лет назад +4

    I would either put it in a baggie and take it to work or put it in a anchor hocking glass container with lid.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад

    You're welcome! You can also try sprinkling a bit of ginger powder into your oatmeal.... Delicious!

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +1

    Much, much better than the chips, cookies, candy bars, or sugary soda pops at gas stations.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  12 лет назад +4

    Thanks! My brothers are nearly bald, so I'm glad to have hair - even gray hair - on top of my head.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +2

    I add enough hot water so that the dried ingredients (in a bowl) are covered by about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water. Obviously, the amount of water added will determine just how moist the oatmeal ends up once rehydrated.

  • @petmomful2260
    @petmomful2260 10 лет назад +19

    I have oatmeal with raw honey, raisins, chopped pecans, and throw in a little ground flax, nutritional yeast, maybe a tiny bit of coconut oil. You cannot taste the "healthy" stuff and it is really good for you. Really tasty and keeps you full a long time.

  • @JorgeSaenz1913
    @JorgeSaenz1913 10 лет назад

    will definitely give this a try, thanks!

  • @xkai7546
    @xkai7546 10 лет назад +3

    no way i'm making so little in such a small container i need to triple everything you just said

  • @sallyperkins75
    @sallyperkins75 10 лет назад +138

    How will this change our lives???

    • @apple25481
      @apple25481 10 лет назад +15

      You really had to ask that?

    • @sallyperkins75
      @sallyperkins75 10 лет назад +30

      I didn't HAVE to ask but I was curious about the claims, but also interested.

    • @TheRitchieLeeShow
      @TheRitchieLeeShow 9 лет назад +8

      That's my question.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  12 лет назад +18

    Why do I (and other people) add additional ingredients to their oatmeal? Well, the obvious answer is that additional ingredients add additional flavor. Pretty. Damn. Simple. Also, the things that I add to my oatmeal (pumpkin seeds, cranberries, cinnamon, etc...) contribute protein, anti-oxidents, and blood sugar regulators to the dish.
    Calm down, mellow out, enjoy life, and eat your oatmeal.

  • @kimkrisrich
    @kimkrisrich 11 лет назад

    Richard Gere, I was wondering how do you boil it when you're in the airplane?

  • @soilmanted
    @soilmanted 10 лет назад

    Where are you going to get hot water on an airplane? I used to bring a similar thing to work. However I used maple sugar instead of brown sugar, and left out the spices. Instead of whey, I mixed in maybe 5 ml of homemade almond butter (blanched almonds). I also like to add some ground flax seed, and a bit of sesame oil, canola oil, or flax seed oil. To make it "cook" faster, I used 1-minute oats, and chopped the dried fruit into small pieces. Microwave 2 min. Control power to prevent boil-over.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  12 лет назад +10

    Oh Goodgirl... I could have titled this: "The really convenient oatmeal recipe that tastes better than almost any other oatmeal recipe out there and is super easy to travel with and is loaded with vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber," but that probably wouldn't have caught your attention very well.
    Just wait 'til I upload my next cooking video, entitled: "The Healthiest Oatmeal Recipe Known To Mankind (And It Includes Fish Oil!)."

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  12 лет назад +3

    Marquette: Why thank you! And my wife thinks that I'm halfway decent looking too...
    Regarding the whole Richard Gere thing, well, that's kinda' been a curse for me. I've actually been chased down the street in Darjeeling, India, by a small crowd of people yelling "Mr. Gere! Mr. Gere!" The funny thing is that -- when I grow my beard out and put on a baseball cap -- everyone thinks that I look like Steven Speilberg.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +1

    No need to drain the water. After about twenty minutes or so of sitting around, the oatmeal will absorb all the liquid, and you'll end up with perfectly cooked -- just slightly chewy -- grains. Honestly, this technique makes the best oatmeal imaginable.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  12 лет назад

    Egg protein would work great also. As much as I love oatmeal (and I really do love it), I just don't feel as though it has nearly enough protein in it for someone who's as active as I am. Pumpkin seeds and walnuts can help... But the big protein boost that I like comes from adding some sort of protein powder to the whole mix. Whey protein, egg protein, hemp protein, rice protein... All work great, and all of them make me feel better.

  • @NastyClamps
    @NastyClamps  11 лет назад +1

    I'm a fifty year old guy who eats a bowl of oatmeal (sometimes two) almost every day, and I'm nowhere close to being fat. In fact, the adorable Mrs. Nasty tells me that I might be just a bit too thin right now.