Chat and Accountability May 31- Jun 6
Hmrjmr1
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Green Flag 9 w an HRV of 63, Get to train hard today.
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What a day yesterday...while I was sitting in my kitchen calming eating my bowl of Rice Chex as part of my first CN spike, I hear a crack, then a thud, followed by a series of cracks and a big thud. A giant branch of one of our trees fell just past the front of the house. End that broke from tree as 30" across. Whole thing over 50feet long. Thankfully did not hit the house. And $350 later its gone. We could have never cut it up...but was amazing to watch a tree crew do it. And they told us $1800 to take rest of tree down. This is the second large limb from this tree that's 6feet from our house to fall. A big old maple. First limb landed on the roof and did about $4000 in damage. Bright side all the limbs near the house have now fallen.....because I am not ready to spend, nor do I have $1800 to remove a tree. Tree poor, geez.
But Carb Nite was great. Mexican. Amazing the glycemic index of corn on the cob, corn chips and corn tortillas.0 -
I hate maple trees! I am maintenance supervisor of a community and we spend more money on those things than any other tree.
Doing well here, except shin splints are making a re appearance. Bought a new pair of hiking boots, Merrell's, hopefully it dries up so I can break them in. Can't wait to hit some trails if we are truly out of monsoon season.0 -
Do you run Kevin or are the shin splints from walking? Sorry!!kilosierra83 wrote: »
Doing well here, except shin splints are making a re appearance. Bought a new pair of hiking boots, Merrell's, hopefully it dries up so I can break them in. Can't wait to hit some trails if we are truly out of monsoon season.
Happy Day 1 of the fuel up challenge! About to go fill up now. I'm shooting for 64oz over the day.
Kim: I like the idea of a go to sleep alarm. This is the last masters class I have, and work is insane right now, so I don't know that I'll always be able to adhere to it. But sometimes time just gets away from me.
Happy day five or six for Jen & Cynthia! Are you guys joining any whole 30 forms on Facebook? Or are there any here on my fitness pal?
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TOMORROW IS MY 14TH ANNIVERSARY/MY DAUGHTER'S 1ST BIRTHDAY AND CARBNITE!!!! This time I actually finished the 10 day induction... as of this morning I am 3 lbs. away from being out of the 200s AGAIN for the last time. An issue I have heard/read a lot about with CNS is being terrified of the gain and I am feeling it right now! So close to my goal and weight is coming off, I actually don't want to carbnite and go backwards but I understand the science and I know my body NEEDS the insulin spike. Last CN I was 206, went up to 208 and now 10 days later am 202... so I know it works, but still gives me agita!
I drink sooooooo much water... I've had 48 oz. and it's only 9am!!
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Good morning everybody. Well, today is Day 1 AGAIN of my Whole30. Yes, I messed out again. Jeez!!!! I'm going to get through 30 days if it kills me!!!!
Very little water so far this morning but getting ready to 'hit the bottle'. 0 -
Kim and my fellow Fat2Fit pals, I don't do social media but I might be missing out on some health tips. What are some people you follow on twitter that doles out good content?
Arturo is coming home today. Yay! He was in Mississippi attending a SOTG course.
Had my first CN per Christin's macro. It was just ehh. I wasn't even hungry the next day.
My CN didn't go as planned since I had to go to a funeral, it was very short notice. He was a Veteran, five medals it was a lovely service. He was a tough I learned through the service that he was diagnose with liver cancer (from diagnosis to his end was only 23days) and at the end he refused pain meds because he wanted to have a clear mind during his last days when he is receiving visitors. He said he wanted to remember and enjoy every waking moment, It wasn't until when he is close to death that he decided to ask for pain meds. RIP Gene0 -
Planetshoes is having a vivobarefoot sale
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Oh Heron, so sorry to hear about your friend. But how brave and insightful of him at the end. 23 days. Wow.
I'd been meaning to ask you about your CN macros. What are you supposed to do? I may (or may not as I only had coffee before 3pm) gone over mine on Saturday. A ton of corn chips. But damn it was all good. I was just commenting on another group that the Glycemic index of a gluten free CN is higher on most things than their gluten filled counter parts. I really enjoyed this one
Obviously follow DH Kiefer. Go
tta go look at Ben Greenfields twitter. Robb Wolf, marks Daily Apple. Most of mine are primal /paleoish and CN. I think I follow most of the coaches.0 -
Over a gallon of water today. Not sure what my "goal" should be. Let's call it 100 ounces. I work outdoors so I drink a lot, and other than a cup of coffee it's pretty much all water.0
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Geez! Yall are blowing me away on the water. I got in 50 oz and that was an improvement for me. Better tomorrow.
Heron, what a beautiful description of Gene. We need more like him.
Susan: stay the course! You know CN works for you!! Update us.
Kim: ser my alarm and going to bed at 10:30. Two hours earlier than usual. Bed time alarm works!!
Jenny: no worries! Stuff happens. You'll do great!0 -
Short on time have quick turn around today, drank 160 oz yesterday. Kevin for a goal try 1 oz water for 2lb Body weight. That will work even with fairly hard outdoor workloads.
Happy Anniversary Susan.
Dittos what Carol Said for folks. Gotta go.
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When I got pregnant with my son 9 years ago I went FULL ON PREGGO... I ATE EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING THAT I WANTED, I gained 75 lbs!! I was 26 and it came off relatively easy. This time I said... I am going to do this right. Gain no more than 30 lbs., stay active through my whole pregnancy, eat Whole 30 at least 80% of the time. Then reality set in (aka MORNING/ALL DAY-SICKNESS). I hated the smell of food, carbs were the only thing that I could stomach. I was too exhausted to keep up my workouts... I gained 45 lbs. and lost ALL muscle tone (along with my willpower).
One year ago, on my 13th wedding anniversary, at this time I was walking into the operating room. Took my place on the table and 30 minutes later became a girl-mom! The past 365 days have gone WAY TOO FAST! Emery is walking and talking (a language yet to be discovered), she has 8 teeth, and LOVES pork BBQ (the vinegary NC kind!!). She fears nothing but the vacuum and is the most persistent child I have met, which will probably serve her well and frustrate others (including me!). The world is her oyster, and she seems well aware!
In related news...for our anniversary this year, we got a kayak!
Today I am down 42 lbs... and it was ALL TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!!! I'm on a journey from Fat2Fit, thanks for being on it with me!!!
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Hey everybody. Sorry for the lack of posts. I probably won't be posting regularly for a bit. I'll still be around reading the posts.0
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Did over 120 ounces of water yesterday.
Question for those who have done Carb Nite. Did you pay much attention to calories? I have been trying to stay under about 1500 and am starting to wonder if I should increase that some. Some days it's easy to be under, other days I get hungry later in the day.0 -
Kevin. That's way too few calories. The general recommendation is to just focus on the less than 30 net carbs on ULC days and on Carb Nite eat as many carbs as you comfortably can...which is different than pigging out and stuffing yourself for four weeks. After that assess your progress and alter your macros if necessary. You need to be in the 2000 calorie range in ULC days and around 300 carbs on CN. Try to keep overall fat lower on your CN. Ideally a low fat high Glycemic first spike 6-8hours before dinner (I do a protein shake made with skim milk, extra dextrose and 5 gr of leucine) along with a big bowl of rice chex with skim milk). Then a good carbs dinner followed by a yummy dessert (and maybe a few chips) just before bed.0
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Kevin -- I agree...WAY TOO FEW CALORIES, regardless of your eating plan...
Had my 2nd CN last night, mercy day... as many as you can eat comfortably?!?! I ate a "normal amount" and felt sick. It's so strange, I look forward to CN then I want to eat all the foods I was craving for the past 10 days... and none of them taste as good as I had imagined!! I did have some kettle cooked chips (my vice!!!) before bed. Woke up only 1 pound heavier than yesterday morning... hoping it stays off!! How many days do you go between CNs? I know what works is different for everyone... I'm looking for my sweet spot. The first week I only did 6 days due to obligations, this time was 10 days.0 -
Susan, I'm sticking to every seven nights as I like my CN on Saturday. I have nudged it back to Friday (6days) and then back to Sat (8days). I start dragging after that and want my CN.
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Susan!! What a fantastic post. You completely made my day. I loved the recap of your year with your precious girl! And I'm so happy you're sharing your journey. It makes mine so much more enjoyable!0
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Most of my post disappeared!! AAARRRGG!!
Okay, so:
Susan, again, thanks for taking us along. I love hearing about your progress. You're such a great voice here!
Kim: My sleep alarm is making a HUGE difference. What a simple concept that has helped me get so much more sleep in the last few days. You're a peach! Thx!
Kevin: One word… "CN with strawberry cheesecake with ice cream on the side." 'Nuff said.
Jennifer: Not so fast Missy! We need a bit more 'splainin. We are all family here. Let's have it.
John: HUGS. That is all.
Heron: YOU just saved me about $30! My Tough Mudder shoes are the Vivobarefoot Bretho Trail Shoe. Love them but you can see my toes through them now.
I'm getting the purple/yellow ones!! I'll break em in out in Vegas!!!
MUCH LOVE GUYS!! 4 more weeks of my Masters. This week is especially heavy as my research is due in 8 days. YIKES! I should do some research! LOL… it won't be my absolute finest work but I have learned a lot and I'm excited about how it might impact practices in my district.
Oh! BTW: We have several folks finish a W30 this week. They are busting with reflections about how great it was. If you can make it all the way through, it is WELL WORTH it as you learn so much and after those 30 days… that is when the real magic starts.
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Oh Jen, I just finished day 9, but I know I'll need to re-start again on Sunday or Monday. A dear friend has a birthday and a big promotion to celebrate tomorrow, and I have a banquet to attend on Saturday. I'll be as careful as I can, but will have little control over what is there. At a picnic last night I had chicken. That's it. Chicken. I brought watermelon, but it was gone before I got through the line, and everything else was non-compliant some way or another.jenniferyounginillinois wrote: »Good morning everybody. Well, today is Day 1 AGAIN of my Whole30. Yes, I messed out again. Jeez!!!! I'm going to get through 30 days if it kills me!!!!
I'm NOT complaining. I am loving my ultra-low-carb whole 30 and am feeling great. Otherwise I wouldn't already be planning an immediate re-start! But I will weigh myself before starting again.
Carol: best wishes on your research. For the last year that is what I've been doing all day every day, so I feel your pain. BUT, I've submitted 5 manuscripts and am working on more. It is worth it, and I actually do enjoy it. Proud of you!
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Cynthia - I am in awe of you. But I always have been!0
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Not more than 7 days... Well... my 10 day induction ended on a Tuesday... and I know that I won't be able to resist Emery's "Donuts and Daisies" birthday party treats... so I think I'll go another 10 til the 13th, then start cycling every 7 days. I am still up 1 lb. from preCN... but down 8 since starting CN 20 days ago... that's crazy good for me. As I approach my goal(ish)--my goals are NEVER firm-- I know it will come off slower, but I am so stoked to have an eating approach I can stick with and thrilled to have some gurus to guide me!
Water update... I'm drowning... 100+ oz daily so far. My plan is 20 oz before I leave home, I fill my 24 oz. water bottle 3 times at work, and have at least 20 oz. with dinner.
Carol--What is your Masters in? I HATED, HATED, HATED THE RESEARCH PORTION OF MINE!!! Mainly because the stuff that actually interested me, was not verifiable in the time period I had to work with... researching something you are not passionate about...
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Easily getting over 120 ounces so far.
Does light sabre fighting with the kids in the front room followed by a wrestling session count as cardio? MFP doesn't have a spot for it... lol. When your youngest (2 year old girl, youngest of six) charges into the fray with her purple light sabre in hand you know you are in for a good fight!0 -
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Absolute best exercise on SO many levels Kevin! Enjoy!!kilosierra83 wrote: »Easily getting over 120 ounces so far.
Does light sabre fighting with the kids in the front room followed by a wrestling session count as cardio? MFP doesn't have a spot for it... lol. When your youngest (2 year old girl, youngest of six) charges into the fray with her purple light sabre in hand you know you are in for a good fight!
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John, my favorite quote from the article: "... at 68, semi-retired Vrind now plays and teaches seniors’ volleyball a couple of hours a week, cycles for at least an hour every day, does gymnastics, and plays with her eight grandchildren."
Goodness! Her recovery is remarkable!
Susan: my research is on effects on student achievement and teacher attitudes when educators are supported with training and modeling of sheltered strategies. (Basically, if we train them and support them, can they teach the non-english speakers effectively. Can we help them elevate expectations and will kids show growth)
Thankfully, i'm super passionate about this. We do training all the time and it goes nowhere. This work is more about changing beliefs and offering continued support.
Sorry your research was a bummer. I'm sure it's beneficial still.
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Well Happy Friday Folks! Hope all is well with all of you. RED TOP
It's National Donut Day! Yeah! Carb Niters Have a blast! I've heard that both Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Cream are giving out freebies. Our care team is doing donuts and coffee on the Dementia Ward this morning in honor of the day.
Kevin Concur with Carol absolutely some the best EX I'll bet it was a cut above anything you can do alone!
Carol - Yep I want to meet her.
Water update, 18-20 glasses a day good re enforcement challenge I have probably been slacking on it, Doing an eyeball calibration by logging food this week.
This has been a trying week will post up more tomorrow gotta roll for now.
TTFN
PS Heron thanks for the shoe link.0 -
Jumping on for a quick post. I looked down at the date on my computer and realized it is the fifth. I have been a bit crazed at work. I have successfully drank over 64 oz of water, every day, since Carol posted the challenge. It is the ONLY thing that is working, but I will take it! Thoughts out to all of you. Have a grand weekend!!!0
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Kris! Thanks for joining us!! I'm getting better with water too.
We have company this weekend and everyone is sleeping but I need to get up to get a step ahead of the 5 kids!
Anybody talk to Jen? Please drop her a note if you have another way of contacting her. (Right now, she is me 6 months ago...needs our support!!)0 -
Oh my goodness Carol. Must have been feeling that vibe because I returned one of her emails this morning. Cyber hugs going out to ya Jen!!!
Enjoy that quiet before the kid-storm hits! I am enjoying some quiet time and getting a pile of work emails out. Keep trying to wake the BF up, but he is zonked out. Thing is he will wake up ranting, "Why didn't you wake me up???" LOL
Thanks for the water challenge! My bladder is still not accustomed to it. Our water usage is going to be the highest this month, both in consumption and toilet usage!
Off to do MORE yard work and then a workout. The weeds are winning in my yard and I wish I could get myself to use some chemicals. I hate using that stuff, but it is crazy this year. At least those pesky helicopters have fallen from the trees. You should have seen us cleaning the gutters last weekend. Every time we would either be on the roof or on the ladder, it would begin to downpour. Quite humorous:) (I think it was last weekend. OY! time is flying)
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