tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post1498303556609573793..comments2024-03-28T10:50:39.476-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Reader Questions & Answers #10Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-27266198368251267272012-04-27T00:01:49.054-04:002012-04-27T00:01:49.054-04:00Thanks for the question. Love this arsenal I have ...Thanks for the question. Love this arsenal I have of 200 calorie snacks now.Shiloh Barkleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649415588728745504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-52694034503380343392012-04-24T12:01:36.493-04:002012-04-24T12:01:36.493-04:00Hmm, 200 calories... Thanks to you Katie I would p...Hmm, 200 calories... Thanks to you Katie I would probably go with a chocolate vitatop with a cool whip/PB2 mix. I love PB2 and the chocolate Vitatops, and I hadn't tried either before I started reading your blog. If not that then I would go with my "ice cream" that I make out of frozen banana, a dash of cocoa and a dash of PB2. Thank you for being a major inspiration to me!!!Ashley Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08654536599508450574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-78528792947546131702012-04-24T10:08:41.554-04:002012-04-24T10:08:41.554-04:00LOVED your answer abut how you started blogging. I...LOVED your answer abut how you started blogging. I read you all the way along as soon as I found the link on Spark....but didn't realize those old blogs about when you were losing the weight are no longer available. You definitely need to get that memoir published!! Your story is so inspiring and it continues to motivate me!dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-53228618715666126532012-04-24T10:06:30.366-04:002012-04-24T10:06:30.366-04:00This is probably over 200 calories, and I only had...This is probably over 200 calories, and I only had it once, but it was delicious. Cinnamon raisin toast, covered with Biscoff sread (which is just like cookie butter--or so I hear). It was heavenly!dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-60367926515095456612012-04-24T10:05:03.564-04:002012-04-24T10:05:03.564-04:00Oh yeah! I love the Russell Stover maple cream fil...Oh yeah! I love the Russell Stover maple cream filled eggs. I had ONE this year, but I used to buy them by the dozens. I couldn't ave a bunch of those in my house, however, cause I would definitely binge on them!dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-91375408408833602352012-04-23T23:13:14.518-04:002012-04-23T23:13:14.518-04:00I found you through Interest. My favorite way to u...I found you through Interest. My favorite way to use up an extra 200 calories is either a skinny iced latter from Starbucks or a Reese's cup....or just a spoonful from the Nutella jar. When you dish soaped the Nutella I almost cried!Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00152454984048964149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-50621932840517531242012-04-23T22:15:37.626-04:002012-04-23T22:15:37.626-04:00I LOVE PB, so I would choose that everytime!I LOVE PB, so I would choose that everytime!Crystal Hutsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-9370418406442970752012-04-23T20:40:41.630-04:002012-04-23T20:40:41.630-04:00Katie, thanks for answering the blogging question....Katie, thanks for answering the blogging question. It's much appreciated! I need to work from home for now, and finding a way to pay bills and pay down debt is tough. It's good to hear it from someone who's already "been there, done that, and made her own T-shirt." Thank you!<br /><br />Fyi: I found your blog after seeing the very inspiring weight-loss video on SparkPeople.mannas7momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-8723934993497147512012-04-23T19:31:35.960-04:002012-04-23T19:31:35.960-04:00Kind of random, but I got my new favorite 200 calo...Kind of random, but I got my new favorite 200 calorie snack from Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop email. I mix 25 grams of chia seeds, 1/3ish cup water, & a flavored protein powder (or pudding mix)together & then put in the fridge or freezer for 10 minutes. It's quick, easy, healthy - & SO delicious, just like pudding.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11267846108066467096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-50523124284249390952012-04-23T16:52:12.544-04:002012-04-23T16:52:12.544-04:00My favourite 200 calories is a small skinny butter...My favourite 200 calories is a small skinny butter pecan latte from Second Cup...I also went to a running store about a month ago to get fitted with sneakers, Mine are Asics and I love them...I mainly walk in them but am trying to do the couch 2 5kAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954465587421269221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-70556359272089587562012-04-23T15:58:21.235-04:002012-04-23T15:58:21.235-04:00First off, I love love my Brooks shoes too! And m...First off, I love love my Brooks shoes too! And my New Balance are a close 2nd. I alternate. I never knew that a running shoe was supposed to feel like a house shoe, and both of those do for me :) Second, probably my favorite way to spend 200 calories is an ice cold beer, but food wise...apple + PB, or pistachios, or a few triscuits and some cheeseChristie @ PathtotheHalfhttp://www.pathtothehalf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-5716833652503719082012-04-23T14:51:18.438-04:002012-04-23T14:51:18.438-04:00In regards to getting shoes, I have to disagree ab...In regards to getting shoes, I have to disagree about the importance of "getting fitted" at a running store. I did that, and it ended up being a total waste of time and money. Maybe my experience isn't typical, but I was much more successful by researching shoes, arch types, and foot mechanics, and then picking out my own shoes. I did go through a sort of trial-and-error process Aimeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-38728194305456238962012-04-23T14:39:11.974-04:002012-04-23T14:39:11.974-04:00I too feared going to the running store, but am so...I too feared going to the running store, but am so glad I did. My husband was with me and I am so self-conscience. The guy at the store made me run outside (store is located in an outdoor shopping center). I thought he was kidding when he asked me to run, and resisted for more than 10 minutes. He told me that the best way to find a running shoe is to run in the shoe itself. He pulled 4 different dolphinaggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03830533326539666700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-4592511338873266992012-04-23T14:34:28.531-04:002012-04-23T14:34:28.531-04:00I agree - I'd like to see your posts/thoughts ...I agree - I'd like to see your posts/thoughts from when you were actively losing weight, Katie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-2703993826835332012012-04-23T14:34:08.173-04:002012-04-23T14:34:08.173-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.dolphinaggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03830533326539666700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-48035092255257652432012-04-23T14:00:26.753-04:002012-04-23T14:00:26.753-04:00And yeah, now I see the question was about 200 cal...And yeah, now I see the question was about 200 calories, not 100. Oops! My favorite 200 calorie snack would probably be three melba toasts with a Laughing Cow Garlic and Herb cheese wedge, and maybe a piece of fruit. Or maybe two of those Russell Stover eggs. :)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223640334288238848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-11737045824550743252012-04-23T13:48:08.710-04:002012-04-23T13:48:08.710-04:00Yummy homemade bread!!! Except I eat more than 200...Yummy homemade bread!!! Except I eat more than 200 calories worth.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00543730077852116653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-68181435973232917622012-04-23T13:44:45.186-04:002012-04-23T13:44:45.186-04:00I am not a huge bread eater because it is a weakne...I am not a huge bread eater because it is a weakness of mine. It is just better for me to avoid it all together.<br /><br />However, when wanting a yummy treat I LOVE a perfectly toasted piece of cinnamon raisin bread with a few squirts of spray butter. I saw recently at the grocery that one brand just came out with a banana strawberry version and also a brown sugar cinnamon flavor. To die for. IThe Lingo Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992104604666313893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-37091258086551433832012-04-23T12:01:25.050-04:002012-04-23T12:01:25.050-04:00That works for me too!That works for me too!Losing 100 pounds and ...https://www.blogger.com/profile/13282439310801044205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-71403748441756190522012-04-23T11:44:48.476-04:002012-04-23T11:44:48.476-04:00I confess: right now my favorite way to spend 100 ...I confess: right now my favorite way to spend 100 calories (well, 110) is one of those Russell Stover Easter egg candies. They're filled with caramel or marshmallows or, my favorite, raspberry creme. There's nothing healthy about it, I know, but I love reminding myself that even a sensible eating plan has room for a ridiculous treat like this. Even better, they're on clearance at Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223640334288238848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-87066110340045687052012-04-23T11:41:39.805-04:002012-04-23T11:41:39.805-04:00Dry Roasted Almonds.... they are my weakness!Dry Roasted Almonds.... they are my weakness!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882159916121625147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-47944340538896986772012-04-23T09:23:34.649-04:002012-04-23T09:23:34.649-04:00Gosh--200 calories?? I'd probably have a servi...Gosh--200 calories?? I'd probably have a serving of some kind of lite potato chips--like barbecue Pop Chips, or those Pepperidge Farm cracker chips, or even Lay's LITE chips--you actually get quite a few for that many calories. Of course, it's not like the whole bag of regular chips I used to eat in one sitting.dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-57701644866726829622012-04-23T08:29:34.493-04:002012-04-23T08:29:34.493-04:00Oh wow I wish your old weight loss blog was still ...Oh wow I wish your old weight loss blog was still online. That would be fun and helpful to read! :) <br /><br />Anything chocolate is the best way to spend 200 cals. I'm such a chocoholic!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149563376697532247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-85135313590783581092012-04-23T08:16:20.531-04:002012-04-23T08:16:20.531-04:00I love these posts! I agree with you. I think runn...I love these posts! I agree with you. I think running outside is a bit more difficult then on the treadmill. You explained it very well too! <br /><br />My favorite way to use 200 calories. Hmmmm..It would be a TLC dark chocolate and coconut granola bar. YUMMMM!Christyhttp://www.thedorkyrunner.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-61663053330014524412012-04-23T01:04:05.610-04:002012-04-23T01:04:05.610-04:00Tillamook Mudslide ice cream! It's the best!Tillamook Mudslide ice cream! It's the best!Annie Leasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00769834243072215361noreply@blogger.com