Comments on: Ever-Changing Aromas

By: ChickPea

ChickPea — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:43:00 +0000

John: That’s great to hear! Sometimes I worry that my food looks a little gross to meat-eaters…
Anonymous III: I understand that the Pill would not be a permanent fix; I would be taking the medication temporarily to coax my system into normal estrogen production. Anyway, I thank you for the information and your concern.
Danielle: My smoothie making is not an exact science, but I usually end up with 1.5-2 cups of liquid (milk, water, or juice), about 1 cup of frozen fruit, and a few handfuls of ice. Sometimes it doesn’t work out quite right so I have to add more liquid–occasionally you just have to play with the proportions to get it right. Also important is that I use 3-4 tablespoons of hemp protein for my concoctions to make them more “shake-like.”
Anonymous II: Again, I say that I appreciate your concern. This flurry of comments prompted me to schedule a gynecologist appointment for next month–thank you!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:08:00 +0000

Caroline,
Thank you for responding so kindly to my comment (the non-rude anonymous comment from a blogger). You are a great young lady, and I know you’ll do great things in the future.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:25:00 +0000

Hi! I love your blog and I’m commenting finally because I’m wondering how much milk and frozen fruit you put in your smoothie and if you add ice? I love smoothies but can’t seem to get it down!
Thanks!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:39:00 +0000

Oh God, please please don’t go on the pill! It is NOT a fix for getting a period! Too many doctors aren’t knowledgeable in this area and think that putting someone on the pill will fix the problem, but it does not give you a real period, it gives a placebo period, so the pill-induced period does absolutely nothing to fix the problem nor to protect your bones. It also gives one a false sense of security while doing nothing to address the underlying reason that caused one to lose her periods in the first place.

I’m sorry to sound so upset, it just angers me so much when doctors think putting someone on the pill will be a quick fix to a dangerous, complicated problem!

By: John

John — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:51:00 +0000

Even as a devoted meat eater I can admit, all of that food look quite tasty. Especially the black bean cakes.

By: ChickPea

ChickPea — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:49:00 +0000

Cecilia: Yep, I used to get the same type of comments from my family! Thanks for your kind words re:the previous poster.
Christie: I can’t wait to read your blog!
Anonymous I: I run 4 days per week, 15-20 miles per week. When I first started running I ran 6 days a week, 25-50 miles per week, but that’s how I injured myself, so I don’t recommend doing so.
VeganChick: Thanks for the honor!
Anonymous II: Thank you for delivering your advice in such a kind manner. I have received treatment for my eating disorder, and I am within a healthy weight range. At this point, I am considering trying the Pill to perhaps “wake up” my system; alternatively, a few extra pounds probably wouldn’t hurt either. You’re absolutely right–losing one’s period is NOT normal, even if you’re an athlete. I plan to see a gynecologist about this issue in the near future. Thanks so much for your concern!
Allison: Thanks! I highly recommend the muffin parfait–you can use any old muffin though, not just my recipe! As for running, I would recommend starting out slowly maybe just a few short runs per week. I did NOT do that, and that’s how I injured my ankle and couldn’t run for a few weeks. However, I now LOVE running and highly encourage people to try it out. My specific schedule is written in my response to another commenter above.
PS Thanks for the email!
LighterPortions: Honestly, I didn’t discover mango until very recently either–it’s so yummy! I haven’t quite mastered eating it fresh yet–a little difficult to peel!
Andrea: Thanks for the period advice–not being able to have kids is what scares me the most…keep your fingers crossed that Aunt Flow will return!
Danielle: Thanks so much for the award! And yes, enjoying food slowly should not be a crime!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:32:00 +0000

Congratulations my friend, you have just recieved the Brillante Weblog award from yours truly! Check out my blog for my info

P.S. Since when did slowing down and enjoying food become a crime? Hm. You just keep eating with pleasure girlie, they must not understand the concept

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:54:00 +0000

1. muffin parfait = adorable!
2. i agree w ashley. please be my personal chef
3. i think u eat very healthy and dont need to listen to the RUDE and UNECESSARY anon comments. but i did have the period issue too because my bmi was under 17 but once i got it in the middle of the healthy range it came back. i’m sure yours will too. it’s important if u want babies

By: lighterportions

lighterportions — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:50:00 +0000

Oh man do I ever love your meals. They are always interesting and creative! And eating with chopsticks is so much more fun. I always forget to do that!
Mango always makes a great smoothie. To think it’s only been very recently that I discovered my love for mangos… how did I survive before that?!

That’s so weird about the funky smelling house haha. That would weird me out just a little…

By: Allison

Allison — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:01:00 +0000

First of all, both the spoon and your dog are precious! Each time I see your muffin parfaits my mouth waters…I think it’s time to go buy some wheat bran! I know previous commenters have asked about your running schedule, and I was wondering the same questions as well. I’m slowly getting into running, and was wondering what your schedule was like at the beginning?
And, of course, your meals look DELICIOUS once again!!
PS…I sent you an email! :0)