Posts by jenniechris

I've definitely felt a little disoriented after a run--but it usually goes away after a few minutes.  I don't usually run on the treadmill more than 30-40 minutes, though.  Your body just has to adjust to not being on the treadmill anymore.

Right now, I've been eating salads of mixed greens with pecans, dried cranberries, and feta cheese.  I like the little bit of extra flavor--and I don't use dressing usually.

Other things that are yummy on salads: sunflower seeds, sprouts, other veggies (grated carrot, cucumber, etc), fruit (apples, strawberry), cottage cheese, beans,

I really like to eat lots of things on salads, hehe.  Lettuce is a great base for much tastiness.

Comparing yourself is always a bit dangerous. Your body's needs are likely different than others around you. Also, at 13, your food requirements are going to be different than an adult's because you are growing/changing, etc. Your body is simply going to process food differently than someone who is done growing.

Listen to your body. If you are not overeating and if you are truly hungry, then eat a snack. Pick something healthy (fruit, nuts, etc) and eat in moderation. And try hard not to compare yourself to the people around you!!

Hehe... I had a similar experience--my collar bones just pop out like crazy now.  The funniest one was when I found my hip bones--I kept running into things and it would hurt, since there wasn't any fat padding them any more.  Ouch! (But cool too--I'm such a klutz, hehe).

Good work!

Ooh, good luck!  I failed twice before passing.  I got so nervous with the officer in the car that I freaked out and did stupid things.  On my final (and successful!) try, I just took deep breaths and talked to him about school, my future plans, etc.  It helped me stay calm and not spazz out.

Good luck...

I was 21, and it was with my first real boyfriend, who I am still with.  I had some offers before that...but I'm glad I waited!  It's a pretty funny story, actually.

Me:  Blah, blah, blah [chatters nervously].  *Quiet*

Boy: Ah, there's that pause I was waiting for...*kiss*

Me: *Internally freaking out* I've never been kissed before!!

It was cute and sweet--I kept chattering, and he just kept waiting for me to shut up so he could just kiss me.

So, if you're young, don't worry if you don't get kissed at the age of 13 or 14 or even 17 or 18--relax, and hopefully it'll be great when it happens!

Just take it one day at a time--you know you can do it because you've done it before.  If you slip up, just take a breath, concentrate on your goal, and keep on working toward it.

Good luck!

I agree with Bittman, and with another person who writes for the NY Times: Michael Pollan (author of the new book, In Defense of Food).  They don't want everyone to become vegetarians (unless you want), but to make meat a minor part of one's diet.  It's better for the earth and better for your health.

Part of the problem is that we should be eating food this is a.) produced locally, b.) produced without the use of petroleum.  So by buying a McDonald's hamburger, the beef used in that burger had to be shipped to McDonald's...but before that, it was fattened on grain that was produced using petroleum-based fertilizers, then shipped to the feed lot, then...

It really goes on and on.

Sooner or later, we're going to have to realize that eating meat with every meal is bad for all parties involved, that meat should be a luxury to be eaten a few times a week at most, and that the largest part of meals should be vegetable based.  One problem I have with a lot of diets is the emphasis on "protein", and when people say protein, they mean meat.  Protein-deficiency is rarely a problem (unless you're an athlete), and protein exists in many grains and plants: legumes, whole grains, seeds, etc.  You don't have to eat a diet high in protein if you're eating lots of vegetables.

I'll end with Pollan's words: "Eat food.  Not too much.  Mostly plants."