Runners that need some nutritional accountability
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@shanaber Ugh, glad your DD found some employment... Sounds stressful and competitive and trying. You would think she would not have such a hard time getting in where she wants with her credentials. I'll keep my fingers crossed for her.
@quilteryoyo I can't imagine that 1989 is old and the parts being hard to find! That was just yesterday, no?
DD came out of her room and kept me company for an hour or so. I feel better (did take med). I think I need some face to face cathartic moments now and again. Dh tries but it's not the same and we disagree so easily, I just make him mad- he can't help and I just need an ear and some understanding, (I need DD). So, hopefully with that my eye will settle down. She's only taking one class next semester. I said that I understood her choice, if her grants won't cover it, I got it. DD told me disney plus is free for a year with Verizon, so I added it so I can watch Hamilton. DH said disney is all pedo's... *shrugs* I have no idea. I don't do news or what have you.. all this hate in the world. The show I wanna watch isn't pedo... Guess I could offer to buy it elsewhere if that makes it better. DD suggested Nathan for you on Hulu too.
Food
DH got bbq again, so Que and beans. I had 1 ice cream with a banana.
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I will cut it off myself if I gotta! Anyone see Shameless? (it is extraordinarily crude, so don't watch it unprepared). I am sure I got it at the Y pool... for the second time.2 -
@elise4270 If you like Star Wars watch The Mandalorian.
Shameless was one of my fav shows! Not the same without Emmy Rossum. Still watch it though.0 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@elise4270 If you like Star Wars watch The Mandalorian.
Shameless was one of my fav shows! Not the same without Emmy Rossum. Still watch it though.
season 10 came out on netflix this week... I watched it all... hehehe!
ETA William H Macy is just to die for in this role though. You hate him / you love him.. efn frank.0 -
@shanaber Love the pillow. My cousin is getting settled in and seems to really like it there. He is still in quarantine, as his CoVid test hasn't come back yet, so that part is hard. And, he may be quarantined longer because the facility had 2 staff test positive last week. They won't say if they worked in his building or not, so they may be keeping everyone in their rooms for another 2 weeks, just to be sure. It's hard. But, he is enjoying having the room to himself, for now. OH, great news. He got approved for Medicaid, Group 2, so they will be helping to pay for his stay. So, he's set for the long term...just waiting to see when he will get the increase in Aid & Attendance from the VA. Even if he doesn't, we can manage to keep him there for a long time. That's a relief. Sorry DD didn't get the job she wanted. That stinks.
@Elise4270 I know. 1989 doesn't seem like that long ago, until you do the math. LOL We've tried to talk dad into buying a different truck, but he likes this old beat up one that he doesn't have to worry about running over the farm. Glad you had a good talk with DD. It helps to have someone you can talk to. I was lucky to have a great Hospice Chaplain that kept in touch after John's death. I don't know where I would have been without her as I just couldn't open up about all of my struggles to my parents.
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@Elise4270 - having someone to talk to/lean on is SO important. FWIW - my dh doesn't do it well either. It makes him uncomfortable and usually he laughs. I know he isn't laughing at me as it is how he copes but it doesn't make it any better. I miss having my friends to talk to. I do text with my good friend in No CA but it is not the same as having someone right there to talk, cry and laugh with.
We got Disney+ for the same reason, to watch Hamilton as well as another show they had about a dog that dh wanted to watch but we have found lots of other things to watch now. I have watched Hamilton twice and will probably watch it again. Be sure to turn on sub-titles, it makes it much easier to follow. Actually we watched 1st time no sub-titles and then I turned them on the 2nd time.
I think part of the issue with pediatric positions is most of the health groups (Health Point, Children's, Group Health/Kaiser) are moving away from specialists like pediatrics and doing more GPs. Which is fine, she can do that but her joy is working with the kids. Even as big as HealthPoint is they only have 5 pediatricians in the entire system and no one leaves so competition is high. They typically have 1-2 applicants for a position and they had 8 that they actually interviewed for this one. HealthPoint is apparently a really good place to work, they take great care of their employees and no one leaves. I guess because they are non-profit and they know you could make a lot more money in private practice or elsewhere so they want to make it worth staying there. Also because they are non-profit they are eligible for the loan repayment programs which is HUGE.
@quilteryoyo - could you find the part at a car junk yard? I know that is a big thing here or used to be.
So glad your cousin is settling in ok. I hope they get out of their rooms soon and can socialize a bit more.
I got up early so to get out for an early walk and then going to the grocery store, hoping it won't be too busy. Dh got donuts again from a place that makes them with fresh fruit on top. They cover them in some kind of syrup so they are nauseatingly sweet. It is good because I won't eat them at all, just makes me wish the peaches I bought were closer to being ripe - they are still too hard to eat.1 -
Scale is down a tad today... suspiciously states "What's going on, Universe? I know this is a trap".
PA/PCP
Office phoned this AM regarding my blood work yesterday, checking where my liver enzymes were. All fine except my blood calcium is a tad high. But I don't think it is. It was 10.1. I'll mention it to my orthopeadic surgeon just in case. I am almost sure that is my normal anyway.
school
ugh I saved money on book, I thought. Email this morning says if you bought them from the publisher to send them back and purchase the bundle from the bookstore. Ya know what? nah. I will just purchase the additional items from the publisher after i pop in to the bookstore and see what it is I am lacking. Looks like I have to part with another 4-500 bucks. horrible. 200$ for online access for each class to the publishers supplemental learning system. I am offended. I am not a child, I can study on my own; held hostage over 2-5% of my course grade. It's extortion. end rant.
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Kitchen foraging. Almond butter and jelly perhaps.
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yuck. still so grumpy. But my right hip is not out of alignment as bad today. So that is wonderful. The labrum tear is unhappy, all the way to my ankle- grumpy. shoulder still stupid too. But the scale is down a bit.
I watched Hamilton last night. ugh, why did no one say it was sad? I did love it though. @shanaber I watch everything with the captioning on. But did not watch Hamilton that way. I don't know if it was an issue on my end or disney, but it kept kicking me off every 15 minutes. It was very annoying. Not sure I'll watch it (or anything else on disney) again because of that issue. I watch Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, youtube all just fine so no reason disney would be janky except its free.1 -
@Elise4270 I think if ESPN is having sports it makes Disney slower. The first time we watched it kept freezing and there was something on ESPN (UFC maybe?). The next time everything was fine but there wasn't anything sports on.0
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@RunsOnEspresso - that is interesting. I wonder if they share a Network on the back end. I do know Disney was not at all prepared for the onslaught of new subscribers (my old company runs their data center and I know they were jumping through hoops).
@Elise4270 - we have not had any issues with it freezing or knocking us off. We have a Roku device and watch on our TV with it and I have also watched on my laptop over wireless.
Got my walk, er, run in. For now - the sun was hot but we ran a good portion of it. More later. I need a shower!1 -
@shanaber I know ESPN is owned by Disney but beyond that I have no idea how their back end works. We stream through the app on Playstation 4. Never had an issue with Netflix or Amazon on there so have to assume it was Disney.0
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@shanaber So glad you were able to mostly run today! That's fantastic! The mechanic that dad goes to knows all of the junk yard people around here, so I'm sure he checked. He did manage to find a new on from O'Riley's Auto. It's pretty expensive, but for a new one, it's probably worth it. Dad will be happy he gets to keep his old reliable truck.
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I watched Hamilton on my ipad. I even turned off the time out, assuming that was the issue without any luck. I could use the PS4 or the roku, perhaps with better luck. But I watch everything else from the ipad.
I did find an app for it. I bet that works better.0 -
I've been taking my blood pressure weekly since I got my new scale. The scale doesn't take it but I dug out the machine I bought a while back. It's been going down a bit each week. I'm now at 108/68.3
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So finally back from running errands. Grocery shopping and picking up an order from Target. I wanted to get some more Yasso bars and no one seems to have them other than ones dh and I don't like (sea salt caramel). Oh well.
I did get a great 'run' in. It felt so wonderful to just run. My legs and abs are pretty sore from my HIIT workout and Stretch and Roll class yesterday. Clearly I haven't done enough of that! I was hoping the walk/run would loosen them up and alleviate the soreness but, nope, it's still there making it difficult to sit down, especially on the toilet 😜
@quilteryoyo asked on my newsfeed how I could tell when the PM was pacing so here is a cut/paste from Strava. The red line is my HR and you can see how flat it is - that is when it is pacing at the max (130). I was amazed at how great it felt to run and not struggle. Technically my HR could go higher than 130 if it wanted to but the PM will only push it to 130. You can also see where it dropped on the last run up the hill, I could tell it was no longer pacing me as it felt more difficult. I also found it strange that it was so high when we started out. I could feel it and had no reason for it other than it felt surprisingly hot in the sun when it was only 68F. I don't think that would make my HR go up so high. It will be pretty interesting to see how this thing adapts over time to my activity requirements.@bearly63 asked a while back if the PM was flat or did it stick out. It is flat but there is a lump and I can feel it under my skin, especially the edges of it. I guess if I had known I could have asked to have it implanted further down in the muscle so it wouldn't show much. I am thinking that would hurt worse though and might cause issues with how the muscles work/move.
@RunsOnEspresso - 108/68 is right where you want it to be! Was it much higher before?
@quilteryoyo - glad the mechanic found the part and dad will get his trusty truck back!
@Elise4270 have you considered contacting Disney about the issue or looking to see if they have some tips or something that might help?1 -
@shanaber It's usually between 115 and 120. Of course it goes over 120 on at the doctor's (which is why I bought a home test).
The PM sounds like it sits a lot like my bc implant except mine is in my arm. It's flat but I can feel the edges. Sometimes it startles me when I forget it's there and touch my arm 🤣1 -
I hope I get to the point that I forget the PM is there!
My BP is always really high at the doctor's office. They have noted in my chart now - 'white coat syndrome' because it is never that high at home and once in a while it will be normal at the doctor's office too. My PCP a long while ago wanted to put me on BP medication and I resisted. He asked me to get a cuff and test at home which I did and he agreed no medication was necessary. Now I have one with an app that keeps all the history and I can show the log to them.2 -
Mine has an app too but I deleted it. I just manually enter into the withings app.
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My BP was 108/60 yesterday at the docs. After 2 cups of coffee? hmm... At the hospital I think it was 110/65, mostly all doped up. I am sure it's really 130/80 most of the time because I am so sedentary.
Pizza for dinner. I am hoping to turn in a bit early. I'm tired. DH wanted to run out to pay respects to Alex this evening. I was so happy to go that I forgot to grab my crutches, then we went to the store... I think my leg is broke. It kinda hurts.1 -
@elise4270 probably not broke. I couldn't even put any weight on mine0
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@elise4270 probably not broke. I couldn't even put any weight on mine
Oh it is broke-ish. They re did the femur osteotomy July 1st. Bone cut in half and reoriented 20 degrees, new rod cemented in and screws. Dh was teasing me "why are you limping, what's the matter with you?". Lol! Derp forgot crutches...
I think you can see where they cut it...
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@elise4270 probably not broke. I couldn't even put any weight on mine
Oh it is broke-ish. They re did the femur osteotomy July 1st. Bone cut in half and reoriented 20 degrees, new rod cemented in and screws. Dh was teasing me "why are you limping, what's the matter with you?". Lol! Derp forgot crutches...
I think you can see where they cut it...
Some nice healing happening!1 -
@shanaber That's an interesting graphic of your HR. I wonder how it decides when to pace to 130. I would think that going up the hill it would have been higher, not lower. I guess that is part of the adaptive process. I should get dad a Garmin or something, just so I can see what his does. It would be interesting. I don't think his adapts. His just kicks in when he has pauses in beating, I think. I was wondering how high your's sticks up. Dad's is very obvious.
I have been taking HBP medicine for a few years. Last doctor's appointment, we halved the dose. I go again tomorrow and hope I can stop it all together. I do have the added issue of the aortic aneurysm, so they don't want it to be high at all. I was supposed to be taking my BP at home, but have been woefully bad at that. I just forget to do it. Normally runs around 110/70, but has been as high as 130/80. So, we'll see tomorrow.
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Weight was up a tad this morning. Will not freak out yet.2
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@elise4270 probably not broke. I couldn't even put any weight on mine
Oh it is broke-ish. They re did the femur osteotomy July 1st. Bone cut in half and reoriented 20 degrees, new rod cemented in and screws. Dh was teasing me "why are you limping, what's the matter with you?". Lol! Derp forgot crutches...
I think you can see where they cut it...
Some nice healing happening!
Yes! at 3 weeks! it is awesome! last time it took 3 months to see that much healing.
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@shanaber I don't know if you remember the conversation with Kevin (MobyCarp) regarding the initial spike in HR. So many of is would see it in our garmin data. The suspicion was that the HRM didn't have good contact until you worked up a sweat. But it does look like that may be a normal physiological response to the demand of running. The body doesn't know if you're exercising or running from a lion, my guess it's priming the system of sorts. Be interesting if you see it regularly.1 -
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@shanaber sorry to hear that your DD didn't get the job. That sucks! I often have crackers, cheese and salami...and will throw in some olives and pretent like I am somewhere in the Mediterranean. We also do that for dinner when I don't feel like cooking. I am nosher....prefer to have small variety than a big heavy 3 course meal. Glad you got a run in....slowly but surely your coming back! That PM technology is fascinating. Glad its feeling good.
@quilteryoyo great news about your cousin and I hope the car gets fixed. And how awesome would it be to go off your HBP meds....that is an accomplishment
@Elise4270 Yeah...Hamilton is sad. But wasn't that King of England absolutely hysterical....he stole the show. That xray is amazing....glad its healing.
Went to the follow up with the endocrinologist yesterday. I feel a little bad as I was worked up. All my labs were good....thyroid, great. Not losing calcium to my urine. My D levels are actually too high so I am not going to take it for a month and then only 3 times a week. My BP came it at 130/80. I am a white coat syndrome gal too but I did buy a very cool home BP monitor that is electronic. Need to start checking it.
Bottom line? My bone density it stable, slightly improved. Still have osteopenic levels in my hip. However, my stupid Frax score is 24% and since I supposedly have a stress fracture in my hip, she says that I am osteoporotic. Lies....I tell you.!! Not really but I am trying to ignore it. Of course she wants me to go on some bone building drug that is an injection daily for 18 months. Then I go on some bone sustaining drug.....Then I check into a home. I do not do drugs....to me that is just a slide down a long hill.....after my tantrum, I told her I would go home and research it....and she is going to have to get it approved by my insurance. Then we will have to sell the house because I am sure its only for the rich. I have low hopes of this so its probably a moot point. The rewards have to outweigh the risks....and there are plenty. But breaking a hip is deadly so thats an issue. Ok done venting about my health. I will not stop working out so I will go get another MRI after my vacation so he cannot tell me I can't hike.
Food: Eggs and spinach for breakfast. Dinner - chicken and salad.
Exercise: Run, upper body toning and then a ride tonight....
Weighed in at 136.8 - lowest ever since before my loss. No idea why as I had 3 tacos last night latish. I.Do.Not.Understand.Weight
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ugh @bearly63 I am sorry to hear the not so great news with the hip and bone. I hope the biologic med isn't expensive, if that's what you decide to do. Only thing I can suggest is so look ahead 10-15-20 years and do the best you can to manage or head it off. I don't think giving up exercise is a good idea, it is suppose to be the best way to thwart bone loss. Glad the weight is down. I swear every time I ate candy bar, then next day my weight was down. Starve for 3 days? oh its up 4.1
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@bearly63 Glad your numbers look good. I would avoid the osteoporosis medicine too, if possible. Mom took it for a while and it really started to make her feel awful. The doctor told her her symptoms weren't side affects of the drug, but funny how they stopped when she quit taking it. Of course, that was years ago, so they may have something better by now. Yeah for the weight loss. I was the exact same weight this morning.
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Wow! You all have been busy! I read through but don't have time to say much. I'm very busy with school work and just no time to check in. Mostly scheduling changes, but also prepping for teachers to get back, and figuring out how to identify the kids who are home, moving schedules around... it's all so crazy! This is one year when I can't wait for school to start. Some co-workers and I have some little side bets going on how fast the kids will all be home. I guessed 9/4. I don't know why - just picked it.
Weight is still around 147-148 each day. Doing my RunBet runs and haven't gotten a lifting in yet this week and tomorrow doesn't look good. This will all pass soon!
And now... there is a tropical storm they expect to be a hurricane heading toward Florida. At least we don't own the condo, yet. Usually they predict it wrong and they go up the gulf or out to sea but now it appears to be heading right for it.
2020, you can go now. I'll check back this weekend!
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hmmm - thought I responded here. Pretty sure I did but maybe I didn't actually hit 'Post'.
The pacemaker ability to 'learn' and adjust is all pretty fascinating to me. I keep reading the info on it from the manufacturer's website but I don't portend to really understand how it works. They intend that it will react even to emotional stress just like your heart would normally.
@Elise4270 - I have not seen a spike like that previously at least not at the beginning of an activity like when I was walking like this but it is easy to watch.
That is great that you are healing so much better/faster this go round! Any idea why?
@bearly63 - well those results are certainly mixed. I am not a proponent of taking medications either but I like @Elise4270's advice of looking at the future. I would want to know the difference long term between the medication and doing more weight bearing workouts. I don't understand weight either... mine never seems to react the way I think it will and nothing seems to affect it as I think it should like lower calories, more protein, less protein, etc., etc..
@ddmom0811 - I saw the storm on the news tonight, hope it stays away from you and especially the condo!
My weight is down a tiny bit but still hanging right around 150. I really would like to start seeing a downward trend again. Am hopeful once I start running more maybe but who knows. I did have Costco soft serve this morning for breakfast 😂 so who knows. This is what happens when I go shopping before having breakfast. Thank goodness they don't have samples any longer! I also bought snacky things I normally wouldn't have.
Tonight was our Panera night and salads were perfect for this hot night!2 -
Hey all....Happy Friday.
Thanks for letting me vent. This doctor is pretty good and she knows that I know what's up and where I stand re fitness etc. I just want to make sure that she is not suggesting a drug unless it's really a reward that outweighs the risks. I need to find some people who have been on it. I am so afraid to google it and get totally freaked out by all the stuff I am sure to find. So I shall ignore and deny for a while longer. And lift some heavier weights.
Did a good endurance ride to work on fitness and endurance. Making pizza for dinner.
@Elise4270 Thanks for your advice....looking ahead is the key.....and man that chick is wrinkley but still rocking the bikini!
@quilteryoyo Which one was your mom on? There is one class that got a lot of bad press as it started causing major bone breaks. My mom was walking across the kitchen and her ankle just snapped. I know that I am not my mom...she was not nearly as active. But that is what freaks me out.
@ddmom0811 hope your schedule settles down and you get your workout in. And the storm is less than they expect. Not a good time. The 2020 bingo card is just a disaster....
@shanaber I get the impression that due to my age etc, and since I have been doing weight bearing workouts, that that alone will not do it. But that will be one of my searches and questions. Haha....softserve for breakfast. If I go to the store hungry, I bring home all kinds of less than healthy choices!
@RunsOnEspresso Can you tell me again where that scooby race sign up is?0 -
