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Comment on Who’s Says a Salad… by Tamara

Tamara — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:16:54 +0000

I’ve never been a “pure” salad person. I only like them when they have good dressing and plenty of non-veggie add-ins, like raisins, nuts, fresh fruits, or pasta. My few acceptable vegetables tend to be pickled, steamed, or baked…raw just isn’t for me.

Comment on Who’s Says a Salad… by Meghan@travelwinedine

Meghan@travelwinedine — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:32:26 +0000

This is the best kind of salad! Still plenty of nutrients, but also tons of taste and variation.

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by RunToTheFinish

RunToTheFinish — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:11:24 +0000

I am hoping to get a fully fitness assessment sometime soon..it’s one of my rewards for sticking to my goals and will also thus help me hit some other goals!

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)

Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:58:41 +0000

I had a fitness assessment back in February, and was quite humbled by the results. For example, I was only able to successfully complete 8 push-ups, and my V02 max only rated “fair.” I won’t even get into the body fat percentage and weight! I think they’re useful at times, but have the potential to be devastating to the ego, haha.

I sincerely hope your head pains subside. My friend used to get sharp, stabbing flashes of pain in her head and it turned out to be a condition called Neuralgia.

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by Kat (Bubble Gum Gym Kat)

Kat (Bubble Gum Gym Kat) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:38:45 +0000

I get my blood done once a month. Last results were horrible..I have a bad thyroid, high cortisol, high adrenals..ugh you name it. But now I am doing sooo much better. I need to do that fitness test soon

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by Heather Eats Almond Butter

Heather Eats Almond Butter — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:15:03 +0000

See, why does bacon always get such a bad wrap!?!

And yes, I think that 1 to 2 pounds is solid muscle!

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo)

Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:13:49 +0000

Where does the time go- I totally remember you getting that assessment. Congrats on acing your test this time!

I have the opposite problem that you do- rather than dainty arms and veins, I have big-ole Arnold Schwartzenegger (sp) veins, so I go and beg them to take my blood. Sadly, about the last 5 or 6 times, my hemoglobin has been too low (not low enough for every day life, just too low to give blood).

I have had a fitness assessment and once I lose a little more of the post-vacay pudge I’ll do another one

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by Steph (@mediterraneanmiss)

Steph (@mediterraneanmiss) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:33:55 +0000

Congratulations on some pretty awesome results! I’m right with you on blood tests; fasting and needles and all. I find that there’s something incredibly vulnerable about the inside of your arm and I hate that my veins always seem to be “dry” when they try to tap into them (requiring multiple pokes D:)

I love the idea of a fitness test! I know my RHR is in the 40BPM range, which is apparently a really good thing. Could be fun to try!!
xox

Comment on Reader Question: Binge Eating by Jessica@tastyandtrim

Jessica@tastyandtrim — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:07:28 +0000

Thank you so much for this post! I can definitely relate as I have struggled with binge eating.

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by bhealthier

bhealthier — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:40:07 +0000

never got a fitness test! can you believe that? Well, in my first ever college class we did body fat measurements and VO2 max stuff.

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by Tami

Tami — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:16:08 +0000

I think a fitness test is a great idea. I would love to know where I am at right now. The blood test is a good idea as well, it is amazing what a difference a healthy diet makes.

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by Biz

Biz — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:09:09 +0000

I have my blood work done a minimum of twice a year because I have to see what my A1C number is for diabetes – since I’ve been with this doctor for almost three years, I’ve had the tightest blood sugar control ever – my old doctor used to blame me for not taking my medicine, when it turns out she explained it all wrong to me!

Hope you had a great weekend!

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by Rachael

Rachael — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:03:29 +0000

I used to have blood drawn kicking and screaming (my doctor claims I bruised her ribs as a child by struggling so violently..). Twenty five or so years later, I’ve had so much blood taken (on four continents and counting) that it no longer phases me.
I had a fitness assessment once, and learned that i am in fact as lacking in muscle as I believe myself to be . Still working on that one, but I take solace in my ability to run fast and far if need be!

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by Jen

Jen — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:24:48 +0000

I just had a blood test a couple of months ago, the nurses can never find my veins, I hate having bloodwork done! I have never had a fitness done, but I probably should one day.

Jen
http://jenslosinit.blogspot.com/

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by Joslyn @ Missfitbliss

Joslyn @ Missfitbliss — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:53:51 +0000

Fitness testing is important- helps you maintain an active relationship with your body. Good to hear yours went well.

missfitbliss

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by Anne@ Food Loving Polar Bear

Anne@ Food Loving Polar Bear — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:41:08 +0000

I’m so afraid of needles too, I always pass out and cry when the nurses come to me with a needle

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by caronae

caronae — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:49:04 +0000

I used to despise needles, blood drawing, shots, all that stuff, but then I got really sick and, well, you get used to it. Now I get my blood drawn an average of 1-2x per week. I don’t even think of it anymore. I just relax when they put the needle in, and I squeeze the arm of the chair for a second and then, voila, it’s over. It really only hurts for a half a second; as long as I remind myself of that, I’m usually good.

It is kind of creepy thinking of having the needle inside your vein. When I was in the hospital I had a catheter in my vein, which is basically a plastic tube, and it was so creepy. I could see it go in!

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by Laura

Laura — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:43:28 +0000

The word fast really does make it seem worse, I completely agree!

Geeze, a fitness test. I hate to think.

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by Maren (Simply Maren)

Maren (Simply Maren) — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:52:54 +0000

I have a serious phobia of needles too. About 4 years ago I had a serious liver condition and needed to get blood drawn 4 times a week. Before that I never had a problem with it. But when you keep getting sticked in the same veins over and over and they cant heal you get huge bruises and getting blood drawn huts really bad. I always cry a little now…

Comment on Flashback Friday: Fitness Assessment by julie

julie — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:47:29 +0000

look at you and your cholesterol! you should totes be the representative for cheerios hahaha but seriously that’s major impressive!

in regards to walden farms…i like it! it’s pretty expensive and i’ve only had the chocolate and strawberry but they’re definitely good! i actuallyr eally like ubet sugar free syrup better (you get more for your moohlah) so i would definitely recommend that before waldens but i do like waldesn!