I agree– I like the regular Larabars much more. They’re softer and more moist… and overall just taste more natural.

The chocolate pne was good, it had actual chocolate chips in it, but it took a couple of bites to get used to it. I am not a fan of the fruit larabars so I am almost afreaid to try the fruit Jamfrakas.

It is my belief if you restrict a child on anything, whether it be food or what they should wear, they are more like to rebel. Most of my friends in college who put on the msot weight freshmen year were the ones who lived under their parents strict guidlines of what and when to eat. When they got to school and had no boundaries they went crazy over the never ending supply of junk and cafeteria food. My opinion is that we should be raised to know food can be good in moderation and learn to restrict ourselves on our own terms becuase of it.

Hi Caitlin-
I’m new to the world of blogging, but I’ve been reading your blog for the past couple of weeks and you really are an inspiration!
I’ve always been into health and fitness, but I’ve never been all that athletic. I started running about a month ago and reading your blog has really helped me realize I actually CAN learn to run.
I couldn’t run a mile a month ago and this morning I did three miles without stopping and I’m ecstatic! Thanks so much for sharing your journey.

erin – YAYYYYY CONGRATS on learning to love running! that is so awesome! 🙂 thanks for delurking to say hi, it means a lot.

I think that’s kind of sad about the bake sales. I honestly don’t think that schools can contribute much to keeping a kid from gaining weight – if they want to eat crap, they’re going to eat it at home. Let them sell cookies! I do approve of healthy school lunches though.

REGULAR LARABARS REIGN SUPREME!!! 😀

Bake sales used to be so fun!! Too bad, I say – they should ban the horrid cafeteria foods first, making those healthier!!

and they can’t be latex balloons either, the more expensive mylar ones! my daughter is in preschool and there are two kids allergic to carrots and one with peanut/tree nut-we have to check all our labels…one type of granola bar has tree nut traces in it….i agree with erica, moderation not elimination

The last time we had Chinese, when I ate leftovers I put them on top of romaine and spinach and LOVED it! I’m doing that from now on, no more rice for me.

My husband is Thai and he’s always asking for things to be extra spicy and they are never spicy enough for him. My mouth will be burning and he’ll say, “Eh, I guess it has some spice.” LOL

Last year, when the law went into effect, I was in my senior year of high school and I saw healthier alternatives enter vending machines and the school cafeteria eliminated some of its unhealthy options. I agree that they should be focusing on teaching kids to choose healthier options and I wonder if that will ever be addressed. But at least this is a step in the right direction. And I’m glad my school stopped serving some of the most disgusting (I can’t say for sure because I was a hardcore brownbagger, but they certainly looked it) foods–like for breakfast, sometimes they’d serve a sausage, dipped and fried in pancake batter, on a stick, along with a little pouch of maple syrup for dipping. *shudder*

Your lunch looks delicious!

And congrats to Erin, who commented about being able to run three miles! I’m also new to running and I’m almost at that point. Today might be the day 🙂 You’re definitely an inspiration, Caitlin!

I think a strict change like that is only going to go so far for kids in school. I was heavier in high school and what I ate at school wasnt nearly as much of a problem as what I ate when I got home. I would just snack SO much, I was consuming way too many calories. I think having the healthy options is great, but they need education and physical activity!

I just read Veggie Girls comment…I was thinking the same thing!! Shouldn’t they be a bit more concerned about what they are feeding the kids everyday (fried, fatty foods) vs the occasional bake sale??

Dang girl, you like your food SPICY!!!

I have mixed feelings about the bake sale thing. I do think it is good that at least they are trying to do something, but I completely agree with the reader who commented that we need to instead teach moderation. That’s really teaching kids how to succeed nutritionally, and in many other areas too.

The other point about bake sales is that they’re not always a good “health” idea on a different level. When I was in elementary school (younger years) there was a bake sale, I bought a cookie that had a tree nut, and being deathly allergic, I started to have a reaction. Except that I was so young I didn’t realize it and thought I was just getting sick and sleepy. Fortunately another teacher saw the cookie, remembered a girl in my classroom had an allergy, and I made it to the nurse to get my epi pen. I have heard of similar stories, especially with students with peanut allergies. Anyway, just another angle to bake sales. 🙂

I agree! Yes cutting out most of the junk is a good idea, but bake sales sad day:( We have healthy bake sales at our school!

Nutritionally, sure bake sales aren’t great, but everything in moderation! And just because schools hold the occasional bake sale doesn’t mean childhood obesity is going to get even worse than it already is. But yeah, I get it…

The weekend after September 11 my friends and I had a bake sale on broadway (in New York) and raised $1300. They’re great for charity, and people always stop by.

I DON’T LIKE LARABARS AT ALL, but loved the apple jamfrakas bar! I have yet to try the other ones, but the apple one is definitely yummy 🙂 Not too sweet and very natural tasting! OH! And the pb one? YUM!!! And I don’t even love peanut butter, tho this may make me a little more curious hehe

I need some Thai now, thanks =P