Ick. Running. I applaud you. I have no endurance — smoking is still my demon and I've really got to get up the courage to face it soon. But yeah, there's something about building up muscle that helps burn calories faster, especially in women, as I recall. I remember reading something about that. So go enjoy your chocolate cake! :D

I used to lift weights and I still have my weight bench and everything. I keep thinking I should get back into that. I loved feeling stronger when I had built up some muscle. It might also have something to do with being small — short person complex ;)