“HEY SAM:  How do you manage your daily nutrition, and are there any websites or programs that you think are good for tracking your daily calories and meals?”  —Matt, San Diego

Because of Resolution #2, I’ve necessarily been approaching different ways of to getting a handle on my daily nutrition. To lose a pound of body fat per week by June 20, I need to shave 800 calories off my daily 3,800 caloric number.

Today, my friend Eric told me about MyNetDiary which easily tracks your nutrition, with easily navigated pages free from banner ads, for about $5 a month. They make an integrated iPhone application that syncs with your online diary automatically, too.

So far, I’m hooked.

I’ve been thinking a lot about what matters most to me this week, and I keep coming back to the Trevor Project, because I know it directly impacts the lives of many troubled gay & lesbian youth who have no where else to turn. If you’re on Facebook, please consider supporting the Trevor Project, a suicide helpline for troubled gay youth by clicking this link: http://tinyurl.com/3gwtc3 or visit TrevorProject.com

Just wanted to let you know in case you’re wondering why I haven’t posted in a few days—I’m down with the flu. Happy Thanksgiving, and rest assured, I’ll be back at it soon.

I just finished the book “Skinny Bitch” and am thinking about going organic or vegan. What do you think? —Claire, Torrance

For readers who don’t know, Skinny Bitch is a best-selling diet book in the U.K. and U.S. known for its “in your face” tone (hence the title). Victoria Beckham is widely credited for making the book a hit, as she was photographed with a copy in Los Angeles. The book’s authors, Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin, advocate a strict vegetarian or vegan diet—free from caffeine, refined sugar, and aspartame—as the key to maintaining one’s weight. They also discuss the horrors of animal cruelty and factory farming.

It’s Paul‘s eggnog protein shake…