tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post557300186389338216..comments2024-03-18T07:12:33.778-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Reader Questions & Answers #26Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-86720386715129282072012-10-17T14:11:33.278-04:002012-10-17T14:11:33.278-04:00Soup, soup, and more soup! My favorite is vegetab...Soup, soup, and more soup! My favorite is vegetable w/ground beef. But I make pea soup w/dill, egg drop soup, hungarian mushroom, butternut squash with yams, chicken soup with stars (regular noodles are boring!) I'm looking into making French Onion Soup soon. Oh and tortilla soup. I need some spicy chicken soup in my life!Melissa @ Faster In Waterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05745512524720350123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-72769087730799943902012-10-17T12:58:00.172-04:002012-10-17T12:58:00.172-04:00It is a daily reminder I have to give myself, shew...It is a daily reminder I have to give myself, shew. And, thank goodness my husband is patient and understands I can be crazy sometimes...he still sticks around ;) Thank your for your always down to earth and helpful thoughts, our prayers will be with you and that your body will behave itself :)Allison Renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06655953587844463150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-33772605773545220562012-10-16T10:03:03.283-04:002012-10-16T10:03:03.283-04:00I love ham and potato soup served with hot bread. ...I love ham and potato soup served with hot bread. I found a great soup recipe online and made a huge pot for my family this past weekend and I thought there would be leftovers to freeze, but I was WRONG! Definitely adding to my list of favorites for the cold weather.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-48904389076806137012012-10-15T23:16:18.953-04:002012-10-15T23:16:18.953-04:00Thanks! I have a 10K this Sat too with some other ...Thanks! I have a 10K this Sat too with some other friends...I really find that I like to participate in something once a month. The weight isn't coming off as fast as I want but it definitely pushes me to work harder! Good luck on your marathon!!!Jamie @ Running Toward Healthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04897608148873023126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-61946021766866714252012-10-15T16:59:21.785-04:002012-10-15T16:59:21.785-04:00I love pretty much any kind of chowder--and it'...I love pretty much any kind of chowder--and it's definitely a great cold weather food!<br /><br />Congrats on your races!!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-80098520358428146192012-10-15T16:57:40.687-04:002012-10-15T16:57:40.687-04:00They will believe it when they see it! :) They will believe it when they see it! :) Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-44415270573172128632012-10-15T16:56:36.290-04:002012-10-15T16:56:36.290-04:00Eventually, I think people will see that what you&...Eventually, I think people will see that what you're doing IS working--that you are maintaining your weight loss, AND eating some junk food once in a while. Then the comments will stop. Eating planned treats definitely helps keep me from binge eating as well!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-29659336180218594722012-10-15T16:54:34.192-04:002012-10-15T16:54:34.192-04:00I don't think they were doing it to be snarky,...I don't think they were doing it to be snarky, just trying to help. But you're right, it would be different if I was eating lots of junk and complaining about why I wasn't losing weight :)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-75890179189178381412012-10-15T16:52:48.418-04:002012-10-15T16:52:48.418-04:00I love tortilla soup too! Unfortunately, I also lo...I love tortilla soup too! Unfortunately, I also love to add sour cream, guacamole, tortilla chips, and cheese to top it off--all those calories add up fast!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-7372015467535772202012-10-15T16:52:00.473-04:002012-10-15T16:52:00.473-04:00My mom's chicken and dumplings are my very fav...My mom's chicken and dumplings are my very favorite comfort food! They are insanely fattening, but that is what I always request for my "birthday dinner".Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-76380528979429731572012-10-15T16:51:00.782-04:002012-10-15T16:51:00.782-04:00Mmm, I just made a white chicken chili with a bric...Mmm, I just made a white chicken chili with a brick of cream cheese in it, and it was SO good. Love the crock pot!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-21206738124149819872012-10-15T16:49:34.506-04:002012-10-15T16:49:34.506-04:00Wow, three races since August? That's great!! ...Wow, three races since August? That's great!! And you're right, it's nice to have cheerleaders at the finish line :)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-68567179100653213332012-10-15T16:48:44.783-04:002012-10-15T16:48:44.783-04:00Yes! In my opinion, weight loss wouldn't be wo...Yes! In my opinion, weight loss wouldn't be worth it if we could never indulge in our favorite foods again :)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-13450495908656840802012-10-15T16:47:05.230-04:002012-10-15T16:47:05.230-04:00Mmm, pizza has always been a favorite of mine! But...Mmm, pizza has always been a favorite of mine! But I know what you mean about the "heavy" foods--they are the typical comfort foods of fall. Yum!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-58148293582374420152012-10-15T16:45:29.971-04:002012-10-15T16:45:29.971-04:00I love anything with apples! That sounds delish :)...I love anything with apples! That sounds delish :)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-42639148891501453812012-10-15T16:44:18.803-04:002012-10-15T16:44:18.803-04:00I was terrified to run with someone, because I was...I was terrified to run with someone, because I was sure I wouldn't be able to talk! After about a year and a half of running alone, I tried running with a partner (or group) and it was SO fun! When you run slowly, you should be able to talk. Maybe give it a try and see what you think--while I like running alone most of the time, sometimes it's fun to have a partner to help pass the time.Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-36022853875969014942012-10-15T16:42:16.074-04:002012-10-15T16:42:16.074-04:00I'm not sure if that's why "most"...I'm not sure if that's why "most" people run, but it is certainly a big part of the reason why I do it! ;) <br /><br />I really don't think that people intend to make me feel bad about what I eat when they comment on my food choices; I think maybe they are trying to help by sharing what works for them. But like I said, I am very in-tune with my body, so I just have to do Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-70160114917517386412012-10-15T16:39:28.379-04:002012-10-15T16:39:28.379-04:00I have been craving corn chowder for weeks now!! I...I have been craving corn chowder for weeks now!! I've been scouting recipes on Pinterest, but haven't found the right one yet... maybe I'll work on it next week :)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-61286490821359167412012-10-15T16:38:30.726-04:002012-10-15T16:38:30.726-04:00Pam, I found that it's best to post a square p...Pam, I found that it's best to post a square picture. So if you just crop it into a square (including your head!) it should work out fine :)Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-26853555073148495232012-10-15T16:36:18.197-04:002012-10-15T16:36:18.197-04:00P.S. My fall/winter soup... My papa's homemade...P.S. My fall/winter soup... My papa's homemade corn chowder!! Which we had yesterday!!Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089744836066377107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-61286987925418419112012-10-15T14:01:19.488-04:002012-10-15T14:01:19.488-04:00A lot of people did not know me before when I was ...A lot of people did not know me before when I was 200+ and I still feel judged when I eat. Even when I was pregnant I felt judged. Sometimes my husband makes comments when I eat ice cream. I get made, I mean I know hes only looking out for me and "trying" to help. But his comments are not necessary.<br /><br />Ohh.. I found True Lemon in my grocery store! They had a raspberry Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089744836066377107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-25012066076507985622012-10-15T12:33:17.866-04:002012-10-15T12:33:17.866-04:00I can't get what you and your reader said out ...I can't get what you and your reader said out of my mind. That you feel judged by what people see you eat. The name of your blog says it all.....Runs for Cookies...Isn't that why most people run so we can eat and not feel guilty about it? If someone is looking for you to eat like a perfect health nut then they are reading the wrong blog. You eat like a real person and that's what Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-1970104689372235562012-10-15T12:12:43.389-04:002012-10-15T12:12:43.389-04:00Just realized this picture cuts my head off. Maybe...Just realized this picture cuts my head off. Maybe I should post a new one?dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-37297850372554365232012-10-15T12:11:28.433-04:002012-10-15T12:11:28.433-04:00I always hestitate to blog about what or how much ...I always hestitate to blog about what or how much I eat on my blog. So many people have to offer their comments about what is better, or what works for them. I am old enough to know nothing works the same for everybody and you get to know what works for YOU, and that is what you do. So advice is not needed, at least not at the point we are at, having maintained substantial weight losses for over dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-39894619105085346072012-10-15T11:54:58.246-04:002012-10-15T11:54:58.246-04:00I agree with you completely about running alone. I...I agree with you completely about running alone. I'm afraid to run with someone else, actually, even though runner friends have suggested it. I didn't realize until you mentioned it that I'm a little anxiety-ridden over it because I'm introverted. I fear having to keep a conversation going when I know I can't talk while I'm running, even when people tell me that they don&#Carrie @ Season It Already!http://www.seasonitalready.comnoreply@blogger.com