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I'm down to a size 2 (US). I can barely squeeze my calves into wide or extra-wide boots. I think some of us are just "blessed" with naturally large calves (or booties, or chests, or whatever). I have found my calves look better since I've been running. I also appreciate my calf muscles (and my -ahem- derriere) when I have…

I generally eat the same few breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks. I volunteered to have a grad student majoring in nutrition and dietetics review my food logs. She said I was doing well overall, but recommended adding in variety, as there were random micronutrients I tend to miss (thiamin, niacin, zinc). If you feel…

When there's no sidewalk, pedestrians walk or run against the flow traffic so that they can see cars/bikes coming and get out of the way. Cyclists should not aim at pedestrians. I'm thankful I live in a community where most people make an effort to get along and drive/walk/cycle defensively. I don't think I've ever seen a…

I tend to get a Diet Coke and keep my mouth shut about not drinking - most of the time, people don't even realize I'm not drinking an alcoholic beverage. When they do notice, I tend to get nosy questions about whether or not I'm pregnant (I'm married without kids, which apparently makes my uterus their business). Since…

You look great! I'm so glad to have you as a friend so that we can support each other on our journeys. Keep up the great work!

That is awesome! Congrats!

I cooked dry black beans instead of opening a can to cut back on sodium. (Kind of a big moment for lazy, impatient me!)