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I made at-home takeout tonight! Here's what I do: Make sauce (this is for two people, scale as needed): 2 tbsp of brown sugar, fish sauce or soy sauce, rice vinegar 2 tsp of sesame oil, red chili paste (check the international aisle of the grocery store) Mix until blended. You can also add a squeeze of lime juice if you…

My rule of thumb to check for doneness in most fish (including salmon) is to cut a small piece off with the side of a fork. If the fish comes off in a flaky chunk, it's done. If the texture is still kind of gummy, give it another few minutes.

Disclaimer: It's a little hard to offer advice when your diary is closed and you don't provide any information about your typical eating habits, any food allergies, how much you aim to eat in a day, or how long the lack of appetite is going on. Generic tips: - Snacking can be okay if you are thoughtful about it. Some…

In for 50 again! 9/1: 2 Total so far: 2

41 miles plus an EPIC 26-MILE BIKE RIDE on the last Hail-Mary day of the month makes 67! Goal: 50 Done: 67 :)

Ran 5K on Tuesday, bringing my total for the month up to 41. I have 9 to complete by end of day tomorrow...

A full shower might not be an option, but maybe a quick (gentle) wipe down with a wet washcloth?

28 + 1 mile on Monday, 2 on Thursday, 4 on Saturday, and 3 on Sunday makes 38 miles this month. Only 12 to go, but all this week!

I wondered the same thing, and have been keeping track for the past 7 weeks or so. Every day, I note the amount I "should" weigh in my calendar five weeks ahead, and mark on the current day whether I am under or over the predicted weight. As of today, I've logged 19 days coming in over the predicted weight and 22 days…

13.5 plus a 14.5-mile bike ride on Saturday brings me to 28 miles total so far this month! Still a little behind where I should be, but my 50-mile goal is feeling much more within reach.

I typically weigh in every day, although I only officially "count" my Mondays. Gaining a bit the day or two after a workout is frustrating, but I'm learning to spin it positively: I'm holding water to repair my muscles and get stronger, so I'm doing things right! Alternatively, I can check my sodium intake the previous day…

A quick BMI calculation indicates that at 5'5, the lowest you can go before being underweight is 111 lb, and even that's pushing it, so no idea where 95 is coming from.

I like gazpacho in the summer--tomatoes, celery, cucumber, green onion, and a bit of jalapeno blended together with some vegetable juice and a splash of olive oil. I munch on raw radishes with salt, but I know that's not everyone's cup of tea.

The number used to matter a lot more emotionally. It still does to an extent, but I've realized that while I of course have influence over it over the long term, I don't have much control over day-to-day fluctuation. The more I work out, the more I am discovering that my outlook these days is based more on whether I've…

A good friend of mine walks 5Ks and is such a BAMF that she has inspired at least 6 other people, at various fitness levels, to sign up for their first 5Ks as well, either walking or running. Enjoy the walk!

You're probably okay in terms of sugar/fiber (check and make sure there isn't added sugar). The main thing to keep in mind is dried fruit is calorically dense. It's easy to toss back hundreds of calories, so keep an eye on serving size. If you love mango, try them fresh, too!

Adding 4.5 miles to my total, bringing it to 13.5. I'm behind schedule--should be at 20 today to get to 50 by the end of the month at a steady pace. On the other hand, the 3.5-mile run yesterday was the longest I've done in a while, and it felt great!

Using weights sounds like a good idea to me. You could try goblet squats, using both hands to hold a 20-pound weight and biceps curls and pressing overhead with the 8-lb weights. A rule of thumb I've seen is to find an exercise you can complete about 8-11 reps of with good form (last few should take some effort, but be…

Rice, potatoes, pasta, and ice cream are all perfectly acceptable foods. Portion control and preparation make a difference. Here's what my husband and I are eating this week (each meal indicates what one person would be eating): Monday: "junk food day" -- leftover pulled pork (2-3 oz), 1 tbsp BBQ sauce, 1.5 oz cheddar, and…

I tend to feel at my best if I eat 7 servings of fruit/veg per day. Typically, that means 5 fruit, 2 veg. On a typical day, it's more likely to be 2-3 fruit, 1-2 veg.

I don't know if I would count as a "serious" cook yet, but I do the majority of cooking in my house, and we eat in typically 5-7 nights a week. I am a fan of Smitten Kitchen and use that cookbook as well as Real Simple, Cooking Light, and a handful of regional cuisine cookbooks (Spanish, Thai) on a regular basis. I also…

Did 1 mile yesterday and 2.5 this morning, bringing the total so far to 9.

I'm up to 5.5 so far--10% of the way there!

I am using an assisted pull-up machine for practice.

I'm typically the one to suggest a gym visit or a run, but he's almost always up for it.

Find a partner? I run with my husband, but if you're not coupled up, maybe a friend is interested? Or there are websites to try and find people in the area who want to meet up for similar-interest things. I know How About We is a dating site (people suggest what they want to do and see if there are takers), but there's…

I'd like to be in for 50 miles, please!

I have that happen sometimes when it's really hot out. I don't know if it's a sweating-out-salt issue, but eating smaller, more frequent meals and making room in my food day for a bit of juice as well as water helps keep me from feeling queasy.

That was fast! Thanks :)

Disappointed not to learn what an ice cream bed is.