brynakrauth

I spin all winter long and mountain bike my *kitten* off in the summer. I LOVE spin class. It is such a HUGE calorie burn and leaves you feeling strong and fast. Good job and keep it up! P.S. I love my bike and would spend my life cycling around the world if given the chance :) That helps with loving spin class and the…

Hi Jenny: I hear ya. It wasn't until I changed my close circle of friends that I really got healthy and fit. Sometimes, like with alcohol addiction, you have to change those folks around you in order to change yourself. It's all part of the process. If you can't get them to join you, you may need a new circle of friends.…

How do you know you're in "starvation mode"?

Kelly: Stick with it. Over time, you'll realize exercise really is a MUST HAVE. Mentally and physically, it does so much for you. One suggestion, maybe you should cross train rather than run 5-days-a-week. Mixing up your workouts gives you variety, you meet more people and it becomes social as well as good for you. There…

We all have nights like that. My best advice is just get right back after it today. Don't worry about it and make sure you drink lots of water and get in a nice long hike or some kind of cardio workout. You'll be good as new tomorrow. Bryn

Oh honey. Your sister is so intimidated by the fact that you might look better than her that all she can do is keep you down and hope you stay where you are. I don't even know you or this girl but I can tell you she is so intimidated by you and frankly, she sounds like a very insecure person. The only thing she can do to…

I too am a lover of eggnog! Sadly, I've tied all the alternatives and nothing tastes quite the same. I say, factor a bit into your weekly food log and go for it. It only comes around once a year. My favorite is to put a bit in my coffee in the morning. Sooooo yummy ;) Happy Winter...... Bryn

I live in Steamboat Springs, CO where we have 9 months of snow. I wear a lot of SmartWool clothing (made from Merino wool). And, drink lots of hot tea. I embrace the winter. I love to exercise when the temp drops and believe it or not, you burn more calories exercising in the cold because your body has to work harder to…

Check out my food diary. I eat a ton of veggies. Try adding in a salad at lunch time. I eat a big yummy Greek salad almost every day. Fill it with 1/2 chopped cucumber, 5 or 10 cherry tomatoes, banana peppers, 5 kalamata olives, 2 cups romaine lettuce (or lettuce of your choice). You don't have to add feta but if you need…

I think you need to do what is right for you. You decide when you look and feel your best. One size does not fit all in this world. One word of caution tho. I recently had to start a new health insurance policy. I am in the absolute BEST shape of my entire life. The height/weight charts says I have to be over 120 pounds or…

Get up, and before you do anything else (other than go to the bathroom), weigh yourself without your clothes on.

Hey you: I'm proud of you for writing this all down. Traveling is so hard. Here's what I do. If I see a cool restaurant I want to check out, I go in, sit down, and order either a yummy salad or something from the "sides" menu like steamed broccoli and mashed potatoes. Go ahead and eat the veggies, get a glass of wine and…

I'll try it! Yummmm too. Never thought of chocolate milk but hey, right now, sitting is painful so I'll give it a shot. Thanks so much!

Remember the movie Zanadu (not sure if that's how to spell it)? After I saw that movie (probably in the late 70's early 80's, I wanted to roller skate all the time. Would pretend I was Olivia Newton John (so embarrassing). I bought my rollerblades about 10 years ago and skate all summer long. It's such an awesome workout…

I love my rollerblades and it's a great workout! Excellent for your thighs and butt. Listen to your tunes and skate away ;0 I have Bauer rollerblades and I play hockey too and love the Bauer brand. Go online and google rollerblades. There are lots to choose from and you don't have to spend tons of money to get a good pair…

Loves me some foam rolling ;0 Do it all the time. Good suggestion tho. Thanks!

Kate: I've read about the cold baths. Just haven't tried them....burrrrrr ;) I like your suggestion for compression tights too. Good stuff. Thanks! Bryn

I like variety. My husband will sport some facial hair here and there and I always find it incredibly sexy. He IS sexy tho, so that helps. One thing I don't like is when guys have facial hair and then when I run into them on the ski slopes, they have snot frozen in their beards. SO NOT SEXY. So, proceed with caution.…

Hi Gio: I love Orlando. So much fun. Feel free to "friend" me. Welcome to the site. You will love it. Bryn

I'm not a huge sweet eater.....but there are nights when I really need some kind of sugar fix. I've found that after a few bites, your body won't necessarily crave it any more. So, give yourself something that is small and will satisfy your craving. Like (if you can) eat one Hershey kiss, a small piece of carmel, or count…

I love Yogi green tea. They also make a blueberry diet tea that is really yummy. My all time favorite tea is honey vanilla Celestial (or something like that). So good and soothing.

Hi Anne: Add me to your friends list! Here's what I have to tell you tho...............this IS a lifelong project. Not just a few months or days. So, keep in mind that you are not giving up on the rest of your life. You're just taking it one day at a time. And, we all have good healthy days and not so healthy days. It's…

I like to chew something. Is more satisfying for me than drinking :) Try 1/2 cup Greek vanilla yogurt with an apple or a banana. Great mix of protein and carbs and easy to toss in your gym bag or eat on the go.

Hi Katie: When I read your post all I could think was "she can totally do this". Not sure why I got that vibe but I did. Add me to your friend list :) Bryn

Nuts are a great source of healthy fat. BUT.....be careful........a little goes a long way. You need to measure your portion or you'll blow your daily calorie limits. I eat almonds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, pine nuts, you name it. My only and best advice is be sure you count out the number of nuts you are going…

What is your daily allowance?

Snacking is a habit. You have created an environment that feeds your habit. Change your environment. Get out of the kitchen and keep a diary to find out what you are feeling inside when you want to go for a snack. It's probably NOT that you are hungry. You are feeding something else inside of you. Figure out what that is…

Are you an emotional eater? You need to keep a diary and find out what you are feeling when your are binging. Chances are, something emotional is triggering the overeating. If you find yourself doing it at night, plan evening activities that keep you out of the kitchen and keep your heart feeling good (happy inside). Binge…

Mix it up a bit. Add some workout time (if you're doing 60 minutes now, go up to 90 minutes) and increase your intensity. Don't just coast through your workouts. Push yourself as hard as you can. Switch up your meals. Try some different cardio workouts. If you can fit it in, workout in the early morning and then do…

I think you need to exercise AND be very careful about your diet. The two together will give you long-term weight loss. Start slow. I walk and hike all the time. It's so good for your mind and body. 30 minutes here, and then work up to 60 minutes and then maybe you'll be ready to take a class. Find what you enjoy in…