Runners that need some nutritional accountability
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@elise4270 I wanted the garmin for ease but it was twice as much and only available in white. And like a week to get it. Impatience won out. 🤣
I finally got a half marathon done. I tried a HoneyStinger ginsting gel. Not a fan. While I was trying to choke it down & sip water my mouth piece came off my vest and water was gushing out. I'm holding gel in one hand & trying to stop the flow with my other hand. I then had to quickly finish the gel so I could fix my water. Good thing I was already walking at this point. Lol4 -
@Elise4270 Try to give yourself a break on the weight and food. Own it and move on. Today is another day.0
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@RunsOnEspresso Yeah for getting the HM done. I bet you were a sight trying to get the water to stop gushing out. Sorry, but the picture in my head makes me laugh.0
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@elise4270 please be kind to yourself. This is such a hard time to be going through and you deserve some self care.
@RunsOnEspresso yay for HM!! What an annoying thing to have happen. I have visuals of your fingers all gooey while trying to fix a gushing tap haha.
Well I'm peeved. Half way through my 5k this morning, calf niggle returned. I noticed that if I really concentrated on activating glutes and hamstrings the niggle would ease, but if I just ran my normal way it returned. Its not overly painful but definitely there. Cannot ignore it.
So I should be sensible, take the week off right? Actually probably make that 2 weeks, since I'm on holiday next week. It still gives me 17 weeks to train for the marathon.
I'm just getting so so frustrated.
Yesterday I ate maintenance. I'm still snacking a lot in the evening. Sigh. Holiday in a week. Can't wait.1 -
Sorry that your calf is still giving you problems @Avidkeo . That is so frustrating when you thought it was all better. Where are you going for your holiday?1
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@quilteryoyo I was laughing at myself. It was like what the heck? @Avidkeo That is exactly what happened! Good thing the water helped wash away some of the sticky. I had to wait for my hands & mouthpiece to dry before I could really get it fixed.
@avidkeo Maybe you need to do some glute activating exercises before you run? Get them fired up so you use them more? *Not a doctor, do not play one on tv, and did not stay at a Holiday Inn last night3 -
@RunsOnEspresso - I got the Withings+ scale after @ddmom0811 recommended it. I really like it and it is super easy to set up and use. All the information gets integrated into the Health app on my iPhone or I can look at the trends in the Withings App.
So funny about the gel and the water! I hate gels/gu's they are just so sticky! Ugh!
@Elise4270 - best pickles are Bubbies! Sauerkraut too. Yum...taste like homemade! can't argue on mayo since I don't eat it and Frenches mustard is good when I don't want a good German mustard. Dh who only uses ketchup will only use Heinz too.
I am sorry you are having tough days. I think they will come and go for a long while, just don't be too tough on yourself. I always figure getting outside is good when I am having a rough day.
ETA - we are waiting for the earthquake to hit, also because 2020... after the big one in Mexico south of us and a big one just NE of us the likelihood increases 😱
@avidkeo - I posted this in the Challenge thread too - have you had a gait analysis done by the PT? Maybe something has changed or is out of sorts there that is contributing to the calf issue?
Food - just like on rest days I find myself wanting just carbs and then at the end of the day trying to figure out how to get in some protein that I didn't have all day. Yesterday I mostly just snacked all day and then we got Mediterranean take away. Chicken and veggie kabobs - so, so good and I have enough for another meal. This morning dh ordered from the Cuban bakery before got up so I had part of the scone he gave me, they are definitely a weakness. I had my usual yogurt for lunch and we are having steaks for dinner again. I found some that he had put away and forgotten about that really need to be eaten or they will have to be tossed.
I am afraid to get on the scale. I am sure it is going to be way up since I am moving so very little and I am sure the carbs are just making themselves at home in my body. Two weeks is a long time to go doing nothing. I read in the support group that most were not allowed to really go back to running/working out for at least 8 weeks after the initial 2 week recovery - so 10 weeks total. Yikes, I hope not.2 -
@shanaber I'm pretty sure my dad was told that he could go back to all of his usual activities a lot sooner than that. We made sure the doctor knew that meant sawing wood, doing things on the tractor, and other farm work. He was okay with all of that. I would think running would be okay sooner - maybe not heavy lifting or doing a lot of things where your arms are above your head. My advice is to talk to the doctor about it and follow his directions. You really don't want to have complications. Can you get out and walk now?1
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ugh. I forgot the earthquakes.... We had a few about 4-5 years ago when they were drilling in an area. They made them stop drilling, which couldn't be why, but was.
Walked
Lots of geckos out. A little windy and thoughts of a thunderstorm loomed, but pleasant. I walk funny and am rubbing hot spots on the bottom of my "good" foot.
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Ate home cooked veggies, but cheated and added a bit of ramen noodles. Still better than the poor choices previously made. Headache today, probably revenge of the snickers ice cream bar I know not to eat but DH still gets me one...3 -
Sundays are usually my 3rd lifting day but I think after doing a half today I'll move it to Monday.2
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@runs_on_espresso hmm maybe that will help. Bridges right?
@shanaber he analysed my gaid and said it looked good. Looked at yh9wear on my shoes, everything looks good. He even said I have a really good long distance runner gait lol.
Hmmm today I'm wearing my old work shoes and I'm half way through my shift. The pain in my calf has gone.
Now I wonder if it actually was the new shoes irritating things?? Definitely a possibility... Tomorrow is a rest day, going swimming. Will see how I am Wed, may just take it off and if still pain free Friday, try a gentle run then.
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@Avidkeo There's a few different ones. And having a mini band or hip circle helps too. Here's few exercises https://www.sweat.com/blogs/fitness/why-glute-activation-is-so-important
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@elise4270 - I think anything you are feeling is totally normal. Don’t beat yourself up.
@shanaber - I hope you get good news from doctor but I guess it’s still another week away. Yikes on earthquake!
@avidkeo - that would be crazy if it was your work shoes.
I had a ton of carbs myself tonight after dinner. Brownies and ice cream. Luckily I had to put Invisalign in so stopped.
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@quilteryoyo we are going skiing! Well going to the snow and will attempt skiing lol. I've never ski'd outside, and my last skiing experience was 15 years ago. My kids have never even seen snow.
I'm meeting up with a friend who is amerikiwi. She grew up in Pensylvania, so knows skiing, so should be fun regardless.
And I won't be at work for almost 2 weeks!3 -
@quilteryoyo - no walking, no nothing for 14 days post-op. So nothing until after the 10th (technically the 8th). However, tomorrow I get to take a shower! WhooHoo!
@elise4270 - They have found that the drilling for oil or shale and injection of water and/or gas can definitely result in earthquakes. Here it is just the normal slippage of the underground. I follow the USGS Earthquake site and the quakes around the pacific plate. Slippage one way generally reflects some movement on the other parts of the plate. Right now there is lots of activity all around the plate.
@avidkeo - I hope it is something as simple as the shoes you are wearing to work!
I decided I needed to get up and do a little more today. I got some laundry going and also worked a little bit in the yard. Picked some nectarines to keep them from the critters. Also ate a few that I had brought inside to ripen and they were so good.This one was hiding up in the tree and is pretty much perfect and almost ripe. Yum!
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@quilteryoyo - no walking, no nothing for 14 days post-op. So nothing until after the 10th (technically the 8th). However, tomorrow I get to take a shower! WhooHoo!
@elise4270 - They have found that the drilling for oil or shale and injection of water and/or gas can definitely result in earthquakes. Here it is just the normal slippage of the underground. I follow the USGS Earthquake site and the quakes around the pacific plate. Slippage one way generally reflects some movement on the other parts of the plate. Right now there is lots of activity all around the plate.
@avidkeo - I hope it is something as simple as the shoes you are wearing to work!
I decided I needed to get up and do a little more today. I got some laundry going and also worked a little bit in the yard. Picked some nectarines to keep them from the critters. Also ate a few that I had brought inside to ripen and they were so good.This one was hiding up in the tree and is pretty much perfect and almost ripe. Yum!
Drool! I love Stone fruit!0 -
@Avidkeo That sounds like a wonderful trip. The kids will love the snow. I really enjoyed skiing the few times I went. I do have a piece of advice for you...if it is sunny, be sure to wear sunglasses, but not the reflective type. On one of my first trips I didn't wear sunglasses on day one and my eyes were so bloodshot at the end of the day, it was awful. So, I bought those cool reflective sunglasses for day two. We came home that evening and I woke up about 2 in the morning, feeling a strange sensation on my face. I went the mirror to look and almost had a heart attack - my nose was really sunburned, to the point of cracking open and oozing and my lip was swollen up to where it touched my nose. I went to the doctor the next day and it was what they called sun poisoning. They really couldn't do anything about it, but it was painful and just awful looking for a few days. Now, I make sure to put sunscreen on my nose if I don't put it anywhere else, as it burns at nothing. I always worry about developing skin cancer from that episode. So, I guess a second piece of advice would be to wear sunscreen. Enjoy! I think you will love it.
@shanaber Glad you are feeling like doing a little more and I know that the shower is going to feel so good. Is DH going to wash your hair for you? The nectarine looks delicious.1 -
@avidkeo - I 2nd @quilteryoyo on this. People don't realize how reflective the snow is and you can get a really bad burn. We always wore a zinc oxide based sunscreen across our nose and under our eyes. I have had sun poisoning a time or two (not from skiing though) and it is no fun. Playing in the snow sounds like it will be awesome as will being off work for 2 weeks!
@quilteryoyo - I hadn't planned to have him wash my hair, I think I can do it one handed. Also I have a sling for my arm but it doesn't go around my waist. I am mostly wearing it at night so I don't raise my arm in my sleep. So far I have only slipped up and tried to reach for something with my left hand once. I was finding it made my neck and shoulders sore if I wore it all day.1 -
I feel like my garmin is charging slower than it used to. I also have to plug and unplug it a few times. It looks like there might be dirt/skin in the watch/plug. Tried a qtip but it didn't really get in. I'll figure out something another time. I've got *kitten* going down at work.2
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Good scale news. I forgot to weigh Sunday morning - which is rare for me. But we were watching a dog and when I woke up I immediately went to check on him and drank my Athletic Greens so then didn't want to weigh after that. (good grief, that would be an additional 4 ounces!) Anyway, we had take away Indian on Saturday night and take away Cuban last night. All that salt! Also I bought a Toblerone Frozen cake and had 2 pieces and ice cream last night. So I figured I'd be way up. I was the same as Sat morning! For me to be at 148 on a Monday is really good.
BTW the Toblerone cake is not worth it. Not very good at all. I love ice cream cake - especially DQ ones. But this just wasn't all that special (Though I will finish it).
I wonder if I am coming out of menopause. I am cold a lot and I haven't been cold in years. I used to be sleeveless and be hot all the time. Now I need a jacket again. Jeez, it was only like 10 years. I need to track when I have hot flashes. I still get hot and cold at night, but I think it's more cold than hot now. This afternoon is mammogram and bone density. I want to see some good numbers on the bone density test after all these years of lifting weights!
Same old smoothie for breakfast. In my menopausal state I can't remember if I mentioned I've been soaking steel oats in almond milk overnight and then adding them to smoothie. Very good and makes it more filling. It does have a lot of calories with all the fruit I add and I could probably cut some, but for now, I'm making it like I have been.
And same old salad for lunch. Currently it consists of spinach, carrots, celery, beets (just a few), broccoli slaw (bought in a package), tomatoes (if they have fresh ones I'll buy those but usually it's those little sweet tomatoes), grapes, and then 1-2 hard boiled eggs. Oh! Also, those cute little peppers that are very colorful. I find the best way to cut those is from the bottom up and then you don't have to worry about seeds. It is such an ordeal to cut all that up, that on Sunday night, or Monday morning, I make 3 of them. Then Wed night make 2 more. I have tried making all 5 but I don't like how some of the cut vegs look by Friday. I've had this at school for years and even working from home continuing the tradition.
Dinner is left over Indian. Now that I've rejoiced on scale, it will shoot up 3 tomorrow.
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I feel like my garmin is charging slower than it used to. I also have to plug and unplug it a few times. It looks like there might be dirt/skin in the watch/plug. Tried a qtip but it didn't really get in. I'll figure out something another time. I've got *kitten* going down at work.
I'm having the same problem - started about a week ago! I got a Fenix 5 about a year ago and now I have to balance it on my brush at a certain angle for it to charge! I used a qtip with alcohol and it helped for a couple days. I even have one of those little rubber things to protect it from dirt. I'm annoyed. Oh, maybe I need to clean the little rubber thing. My old Fenix never had that problem - and I had it 4 years I think. I can't remember if I bought a warranty - but I think I did. Got to check.
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I feel like my garmin is charging slower than it used to. I also have to plug and unplug it a few times. It looks like there might be dirt/skin in the watch/plug. Tried a qtip but it didn't really get in. I'll figure out something another time. I've got *kitten* going down at work.
I'm having the same problem - started about a week ago! I got a Fenix 5 about a year ago and now I have to balance it on my brush at a certain angle for it to charge! I used a qtip with alcohol and it helped for a couple days. I even have one of those little rubber things to protect it from dirt. I'm annoyed. Oh, maybe I need to clean the little rubber thing. My old Fenix never had that problem - and I had it 4 years I think. I can't remember if I bought a warranty - but I think I did. Got to check.
Mine is the fenix 5s and I noticed the charging issues a week or so ago. Wonder if it was a software update? I vaguely remember seeing it had updated.
I ordered this September 2019 new from Garmin. It shouldn't have issues yet lol0 -
@ddmom0811 Yeah for the scale victory! Your food sounds great.0
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What about a small soft brush to clean that charging port? Maybe even a toothbrush?
@ddmom0811 - great on the weight! Whatever happened with your thyroid tests? I know when mine is low I get cold but would be better if you are escaping from menopause symptoms. I think I am just about over with them too now.
I made some tuna in a pita for lunch and we are also having leftovers for dinner. Tonight dh is helping me take Hobbes to agility class and one of the other ladies (also a trainer) will run with him. He is getting a bit crazy without much activity these days. Dh finally took him for a short walk yesterday and that helped a little.
I also weighed in today despite so much trepidation. I was up but less than a pound and still well under 150. Scary though my %BF is already up and of course muscle is down a bit too. Wonder where it will be next week after 2 full weeks of inactivity.
@elise4270 - I hope today is a better day for and the start of a better week!3 -
Eh, today was fine. I had to go to Dallas for my pre-op testing. Uneventful and organized. No covid detected. Now waiting on the EKG... Wonder of it'll be abnormal again or if it was a fluke. But regular doc said it was fine, because I was a runner...
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Seems better today. No tears but wanted me to come get her early, but I was in Dallas and she wasn't keen on her dad getting her. So I have to be there at 2pm to get her, but she may not be released until 5 or later. Then to Dallas. So ugh, long day tomorrow.
Food
schlozskys caprese, oranges, go go applesauce, chips and some queso. then a migraine but the meds worked quickly.
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Glad you got all the testing done and all is well.
Sometimes a girl just needs her mom! I know it will mean so much to her to have you come and get her and to see you before the surgery.2 -
Crap
First thing this AM DH tells me a mass was said for Alex last night 130 somewhere in the world. It was a wonderful thing, but *kitten*- it is a horrible start to the day. His candle was just about to burn out and I lit a St. Jude one DH got yesterday (Alex' family nickname was Jude), I felt Mother Mary also needed to be lit, as soon as I set her down in place of the almost burned out one, the flame extinguished. Mary and St Jude took over. I'm just a mess today. The ex just found out about the go fund me (go f.u. page lol!) page crazy made. I'm over it, saw through her a mile away while you had your dick in your hand buddy. I just told him is was hurtful and opportunistic. Not engaging him in any rumor/spiteful feelings.
FB
I think I have 22 friends. I think 15-20 should be the limit. Seems that is the number it takes to overwhelm the senses and offer too much of others opinions. I had to ignore some for 30 days. Although, that does them no good as a human being. FB should give you a list of who and why they set healthy boundaries from you. Although... That seems like a bad idea with good intentions. Just be nice people. 2 words to live by.... be nice. or do better. pick one.
Food.
DD will probably want something that's not hotdog meat fashioned in to meatloaf, chicken-fried steak, or meat balls... Maybe Panera. Which I love, and will probably buy more cheese brittany's, because the traditional beer before surgery is a no-no according to my pharmacology class info. And I think I might wanna keep drinking if I ever start. Although, I do have a problem with food tooo.... mmmm. pastrys....
I'm kinda back to giving up meat. It's dead. I've had my fill of death. Trying to put good in, see if I can do better and whatnot.
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@Elise4270 Hugs and prayers for you and your family. I don't know if you would be interested or not, but when my husband passed away, I read a lot. One book that really helped me understand that what I was going through was universal was "A Grief Observed" by C.S. Lewis. It is his journal after his wife passed away. I can't say I enjoyed it, as I cried over almost every page, but there was also a lot of ah ha moments, and "exactly" what I was feeling things too.1
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@elise4270 - Sorry you are a mess today. We all get it, anyone would be. I had to laugh at your comment about ex though. I never look at FB except for my cycling group and some of my teaching groups. Every once in a while I will look at home page and then I feel like I am wasting time, so I close it. I will scan Twitter and IG sometimes on my phone. Need to put my phone down!
@shanaber - I had an appt with an endocrinologist but when I got the blood work back from my primary care doctor it was all fine. But maybe thyroid is why I am cold. I may go ahead and schedule another one. But right now, I don't want to go out at all since Florida is insanity right now with cases spiking. Before we never heard of any close by but now we are. I am watching Ella on Wednesdays for a few weeks so I don't want to go out and bring anything to them with DIL pregnant.
Someone I recommended for my teaching position had an interview today and she really liked it. I hope it works out for her (and me so that I won't have to worry they don't find anyone and suddenly at the last minute I have to teach!)
Still scheduling...and will be for a while as teachers keep quitting so I have to move things around, and students are withdrawing.
Since it's the end of month I was adding up my miles for running and cycling and my running is WAY down from May. I was streaking in May though and I did a ton of Peloton so there's that.
As suspected weight was up today. Oh well, right at 150.1 -
Why do I ever not visit this page daily! ....so much to catch up on. So here goes .....
@Elise4270 I like to be nice and do better. They kinda go together IMHO. But I am not perfect so I have a couple of Private FB groups where I can vent and not offend. I really don't like FB but I am using it more and more for the private group aspect. Not sure what else out there is comparable. Glad your DD is ok and needing her mama. I hope your day is not too long today. That book that @quilteryoyo suggested sounds like a good idea. Keep a big box of tissues at the ready. Can I get the recipe for hot dog meatloaf?
@RunsOnEspresso Congrats on the HM.....I can't imagine running that far. Sorry about the various malfunctioning equipment. Hope the Garmin isn't pulling the old I phone battery trick. I bought one the books you recommended - I am convinced I need some specific strength work .
@avidkeo Sorry about the niggle.....time off and some stretching and PT type work is always good. Vacay sounds wonderful. I was a skier until I tore the ACL during Hip Hop Class....you will have a blast with the kids. Lots of sunscreen...and lip sunscreen. 2 weeks sounds marvelous!
@shanaber Cookies - I wrapped the whole thin reeses in piece between two balls of dough and made sure it was sealed in nicely. They were not small but so good because the chocolate was a nice thin line - not too overwhelming. I am convinced these would sell. As for exercise, you are in such great shape to start that it won't take to long to get back into. And will make your healing faster. Hope you have an awesome shower!
@ddmom0811 Congrats on the weight....Hope the tests go well and you get good results. Your daily salad sounds healthy and good. A habit that I really need to incorporate.
@quilteryoyo good advice on the book and the sunscreen. I had some burns as a kid and worry about the same thing. I tan really easily....not good. Dermatologist isn't pleased with my tan lines. I am better about wearing sunscreen and a UV shirt when I am in the direct sun. I usually am under an umbrella.
News: Got back my bone density test ordered by my Endocrinologist - I am stable where I had osteopenia...spine is within normal range. The left femoral neck is osteopenic. It's my right one that had the stress fracture so that makes sense. The real issue - my FRAX score. My past tests didn't have this number. She ordered it. Don't think its great. But I don't understand it. So I will wait for the follow up. And drink chocolate milk.
Exercise: Did the first round of the Peloton cycling challenges - one final one is on Friday. I ran today - did a timed 5K. Not too shabby - 10.57 min mile which is speedy for this turtle. I will submit that for my virtual "Maudie's Midnight Margarita run that I am doing to support our running trail.
Food: Last night green chili (Cookwell and Company in a Jar - fantastic stuff. I add beans and corn and some protein. Tonight, DD requested BLT's and rootbeer floats - comfort food from her childhood. Had a smoothie for breakfast.
Weight - pretty happy as I am staying around 138 ish....give or take a few lbs.
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