RadioactivePirate

Maple sno cones at the NY state fair!

This was a surprise to me as well. I still see myself as much bigger than I actually am. I look at other women who wear the same size clothes as me and they register in my head as being much smaller even though I know logically they can't be. I hope my brain catches up soon!

The best way to deal with food pushers is to just say no. And then, after she wastes her money on that dessert that gets thrown away, she'll remember it next time and when you say "you can order it but I'm not sharing it with you" she'll believe you. I think in general people are just trying to be nice and share something…

I make these super dark amazing rich brownies: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2012/08/my-favorite-brownies/ I replaced 1/3 cup of the sugar with Splenda, and it was enough to knock them down to under 200 calories if you cut it into 12 servings. Not EXACTLY low-cal, but in terms of decadence and pure chocolate pleasure per…

My boss's boss: "You look different somehow....... new glasses?" Me: "Same glasses. It's probably the sixty five pounds I lost....." I had someone from my fiancee's family who I haven't seen since LAST Christmas hug me, step back, and then hug me again and exclaim "You feel skinnier!" I have also been told "you're going to…

Sounds like you're doing great! 2 weeks is not a big deal, could just be a fluke. Just make sure you're getting enough calories to support your new training. Can't build muscle if you don't have the building blocks! If you're only eating 1500 calories a day (you didn't mention whether this was net or gross, so I'm…

No different than any other fruit. There are no magic foods.

Makes a great soup base. I used it last night as the base for a chipotle chicken chili.

The only thing you are doing wrong is not being patient enough. The scale won't move every week. Sometimes it goes up. But if you are diligent and eat well and measure correctly, you will lose weight over the long term. Your weight can fluctuate by several pounds for various reasons, so you HAVE TO look at it long term. I…

For me it's the other way around. I actually run farther and faster when I'm on the road versus the treadmill. I think it's because there is other stuff to distract you outside and the treadmill can be a bit tedious. I do use a very slight incline to make up for the lack of wind resistance.

Dress for 20 degrees above the temperature it actually is. Wear wool socks, they have some that are specially made for running. Wool will still keep you warm even if it's wet. Wear layers. Make sure you have a hat. And if you start to get numbness and pain or difficulty moving your fingers and toes, get indoors! But then I…

Baked fish in parchment paper. Sounds fancy, hardly requires any work. Thaw out a frozen fish filet (The kind that come individually vacuum sealed are perfect for this) and put it on a piece of parchment paper or foil. Add flavoring. Can be as simple as salt pepper and lemon juice. Roll up the sides to make a pouch and…

My favorite: 1 cup frozen strawberries 4oz plain nonfat Greek yogurt (I use Fage) 6oz lowfat milk plus some Splenda and vanilla. Under 200 calories, packed with protein, tastes great. I like using Greek yogurt better than protein powder, it has almost the same number of calories per gram of protein, and it tastes much…

I'm a 38F too and I have a shock absorber. Works great!

You need to be patient. Weight fluctuates for many reasons, and so the only realistic way of looking at weight loss is over a long time period. As in, longer than a week. You may lose no weight this week and two pounds next week, or go up a pound or down a pound or more. It happens. Don't let yourself get frustrated, just…

If you're not hungry, eat them tomorrow. I do this all the time. On my cardio days I can burn over 600 calories, and rather than pig out on those days to make it up to my goal, I just count some calories from the next day into that burn. Your body doesn't reset at midnight. I even created an extra "carryover" meal category…

My small friend asked to borrow clothes for a work interview. Because we're the same size now!

Another shock absorber fan here! I have never found a sports bra in a store that even comes close to fitting, but this one fits and is comfortable and really works well. It was expensive so I just have one, but I hand wash it after my workout and it dries fast so it's ready to go by the next day. Edited to add a link:…

I hated running my whole life. When I was a teenager and they made us run the mile in gym class I couldn't do it without walking. I would say things like "If you see me running, you better run too because something's chasing me." But I got bored with my workout and I was reading about couch to 5K and thought I'd try it. I…

Make soup! I just made one tonight that came out to only 170 calories per 2 cup serving, and 23g of protein! It was just chicken breast, cabbage, carrots, onion, celery, corn, chicken broth, and spices. It's easy, healthy, and filling. And it's good for using up leftovers or random stuff you have around the house. I made…

You should listen to this podcast: http://www.ohnopodcast.com/investigations/2012/7/1/ross-and-carrie-colon-ize-colon-cleansing-and-hydrotherapy-e.html

I like Old Navy's active collection. I only recently bought some of their running shirts and a jacket, but I have been using their pants for a long time and they hold up very well. I've seen up to 2x in the store. Some of their workout pants have pockets, though you may have to look on the website for that. (Worth it.) JC…

Best bet is to see your doctor. But it is certainly possible that screwing with your hormones by going on and off the pill is causing it. There are other possibilities as well. Even if you don't have insurance anymore you can at least CALL your doctor and ask a question.

Tea is water.

Try doing thing like weighing/counting/measuring out your portion, logging it, and taking it into another room with you. Don't just grab the package and allow yourself to keep going with it. Eat mindfully, and enjoy what you're eating rather than zoning out in front of the TV or computer. Moderation is something you will…

As far as vitamins go, the evidence is really not there for vitamin supplementation unless someone is actually deficient. Getting your vitamins from food has been shown repeatedly to be far superior to taking a vitamin supplement. Focus more on eating a balanced diet unless you have a specific deficiency. Many people are…

It really is that easy.

I often make a big pot of soup on Sunday and split it up into individual containers so I can grab and go on my way to work. This week it's chicken soup with egg noodles. I also make chicken and rice soup, chili, avgolemono, lentil soup with sausage, stuff like that. I make chicken in the crock pot too, cooked with salsa…

Schedule your exercise. You're much more likely to follow through with it if you have a definite plan like "I go to the gym at 8pm on Monday so I can watch Dancing With the Stars and run" rather than "I'll go to the gym at some point this week." Chat with the gym employees. I find that knowing I'm going to see the same…

Freeze them in glass jars and take them out of the freezer before you leave for the gym so they'll be thawed by the time you get home.