I’ve done long commutes in and around NYC (3-4 hours in total daily), and for me, it wasn’t worth it. I just never had time to rest or take care of myself or my personal life. You’re looking at a 13.5 hour daily commitment... that’s a lot of time. It just became impossible to get normal life things done (like cooking…

Avoiding a big bag of laundry that needs to be folded. Going on day 2 right now.

I keep forgetting about Orphan Black. Everyone raves about her acting. Thanks for the reminder. :)

I usually do a mix of lamb and beef in this one, but it would be just as good with only beef. Sometimes I swap the sweet potatoes for sliced carrots, too.

I like everything you just wrote. Thanks so much, going to make this happen next week. :)

Indeed! Best of luck — I hope that you find the magic bullet soon. :)

What’s everyone watching these days? I just finished Daredevil on Netflix (good, dumb fun), and I'm rewatching Downton Abbey in preparation for the new season.

Ahh, I love dumplings, but I haven't made them in years. You're right, perfect cold weather food. :)

I have heard of them, but haven't tried them. Thanks for the tip! Which one is your favorite?

You are badass and brave. Internet stranger high-five!

This is a shot in the dark, but do you have an IUD, by any chance? I had terrible, terrible PMS breast pain that magically disappeared after getting my Paragard out. Wasn’t expecting that result at all, since no medical professional drew a connection between the two, and it was a great relief.

I think I’m going to make this tomorrow night: http://feedmephoebe.com/2014/10/balanc…

My husband and I do Taco Monday every week, because why wait until Tuesday to be happy?

Same here... you might enjoy some Tracy Anderson or Ballet Beautiful workouts, in that case. Be warned, the marketing for both is very lady, but both have solid mat-based workouts that I’ve done in a space around the size of what you’re working with. BB’s Total Body and Body Blast DVDs are both very mellow in mood,…

Paradise, indeed. May your toes enjoy their freedom. :)

What do you like in a workout (e.g. traditional fitness/aggro trainer/mellow and relaxing/bodyweight workouts/dance or Pilates inspired)?

OMG yes. I have had this conversation. Something like, “I can’t have children, THERE’S NOWHERE LEFT TO GO FROM HERE.” But it seems like 12 has becom the new 11, in terms of size caps. I see 12s and 13s more and more on Zappos, Amazon, etc. There’s also a site called Barefoot Tess that stocks nice brands up to a size…

They sell them on Amazon, up to a size 14!

I decided to google my medical issues less this year. Spent an hour this afternoon doing just that.

How large (or not-large) is your working area?