Comments on: Lunchtime Chat!

By: Semi-Sweet Sarah

Semi-Sweet Sarah — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:34:41 +0000

Hey there! Achilles still sore – have an appt. w/my PT in two weeks (first available). He does massage, too – thinking it’s maybe a calf thing more than a true achilles thing. Can’t figure this one out and I don’t want to make it worse! Did try Tui-Na once and loved it, that’s a good idea too – thanks!

By: McD

McD — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:47:48 +0000

How did the achilles work out? It’s been a couple of weeks now. Did you try massage while you were laying off of it??
Next time you have a flare up maybe you could get the name of the Tui-Na practitioner that your mom saw for her shoulder. Tui-Na is amazing if you haven’t tried it. (And, it’s Chinese!)

By: Ana

Ana — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:49:13 +0000

So nice to “see” you again! I enjoyed your chat – I’m always interested in how to eat healthier & possibly sneak that into my kids diets. Dinner is always a struggle with two working out of the home parents, so any tips you might have there would be very welcome! Meal planning is definitely not my forte

By: Semi-Sweet Sarah

Semi-Sweet Sarah — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:35:09 +0000

But wait, that’s *my* strategy for managing injuries! Maybe I whine more. I’ve been trying the eating less while eating out strategy lately, too. It’s a habit that’ll take some time for me, I think, but last night I was at one of my favorite restaurants (for Bostonians, it’s Scampo) w/D. and I managed to eat a bit of the pasta I LOVE there and then 1/2 of a salmon dish. Kept w/i my limitations calorie-wise and really enjoyed what I ate. Cheers for small victories! Glad you like the chat, Heidi!

By: Heidi

Heidi — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:28:59 +0000

Love the afternoon chat and seeing you in my living room!! You sound and look terrific and I liked your topics. How to handle an injury? I’m a bad one to ask because I usually try to work through it for a few days, then I spend a few days whining, and then I take the necessary time off (which by this point is much greater than if I just took the time off initially!). Don’t follow my strategy…obviously! Eating out?? I tend to try whatever I want, but eat less of it (get a to-go box early and pack away half for later.). I don’t have any problem skipping appetizers and dessert, so that helps some. I like your veggie substitute idea, too.

By: Semi-Sweet Sarah

Semi-Sweet Sarah — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:18:02 +0000

Yay! This is GREAT feedback, Amanda – just the sort I was looking for. Thanks for such a thoughtful comment. I’m taking them to heart, for sure. Look for changes in the next chat video – maybe later this week. And BTW, the “set” is just my kitchen desk – that white/green thing is a notepad cube and the jumble of wires are from the house phone and my laptop charging cord. Not glamorous, but it’s the REAL Semi-Sweet setup. I love the idea of props. Now the wheels are turning . . . . thanks again!

By: Semi-Sweet Sarah

Semi-Sweet Sarah — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:15:41 +0000

Aww, thanks, Tina!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:29:24 +0000

Liked the chat! You have such a warm, welcoming communication style–I felt like I was hanging out with you in your kitchen. (Blue is a nice color on camera and you look so pretty. Did wonder what the white and green thing on your counter is! Maybe add a bowl of fruit to your “set”) I think it needs to be shorter. And I would have liked to have a little clue as to the subject-matter. Having said all that, I watched from beginning to end!
Here are a few of my ideas–I start thinking about dinner at lunchtime, so a great recipe or new ingredient you’re playing with. I am always interested in chemicals! And new research about what’s in our foods that we may or may not know about; benefits of one food over another or interesting food substitutions for enhancing diet and well-being.
Thank you for sharing YOU with US! Love that you’re always up to new stuff.

By: Tina

Tina — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:34:44 +0000

Love the chat – so fun to see you LIVE! Not something I can watch during my work day usually – it is probably blocked – but I always love to read your thoughts and ideas about nutrition and fitness – so a chat is another great avenue and I get to see your smiling face