Runners that need some nutritional accountability
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Happy Saturday!!
@Elise4270 sorry about your leg and nerves...sounds painful! Lunch ideas....I tend to just grab easy to go stuff ....like nuts, string cheese, apples. I should have @ddmom0811 salads....I need more vegetables.
@quilteryoyo Hope tennis was fun and the good weather continues
@Avidkeo glad your on the mend from feeling sick. Your reset approach sounds like the perfect plan....a fresh start! As does counseling....get some tools for the toolbox!
Got a nice surprise - DS flew in last night to surprise a friend who was getting engaged....He got in late Fri and leaves early Sun.....36 hours....you get what you get haha.....I was happy to have lunch with him today.
Food - a Banana for pre-ride snack and lunch which was a burger and fries...dinner....snack on something healthy.
Exercise - did a couple of rides - one was an Oktoberfest themed ride with a German Instructor, in German. But I did it with a "virtural" group and we all had a beer with us....fun. And did some upper body and core.
Tomorrow....going to try to do 3 hours as training for a challenge next month...where I will ride 150 miles...I am crazy.....truth....4 -
@ddmom0811 I failed to respond to your posts....so exciting for the newest grandbaby...keep us posted! And congrats on the stable weight. Awesome!!
@shanaber Yes....I was actually doing a hard ride when the news hit that RBG died and my phone lit up....I did not look until after I was done and was devastated. And I heard about the earthquake....2020 is just awful!
If muscle is up and fat is down, wouldn't that explain the weight gain...which is prolly water too....I have no idea but sounds like your body compo is good and heading in the right direction! And agree....I go to TJs to buy some salads and veggies and then buy Southern pecan cookies and toffee....and trailmix....but that caramel corn sounds good.1 -
Thanks guys. This is why I love you all so much.
Had a great day yesterday. Weekends are usually the hardest cause home with all the food haha. But working shift so was a little easier. Shift for me is 3 - 11pm. I ended up in theatre for a few hours and had a later dinner than usual but as I had taken it with me that made things easy.
Oh something I have to share. It's definitely TMI so I'll spoiler it.went to the Dr to have a Mirena inserted last Monday. Omg it was AWFUL!! so I'm hoping that fit will help regulate some hormones and hopefully het me feeling more even over the month. I definitely notice spikes in appetite when I'm ovulating, and again when my period is due. Also I'm anaemic and get really heavy periods.
So I was already a bit anxious as I don't like my cervix played with at the best of times. I did ok. Then she inserted started the procedure. Pain 8/10. It was agony. She faffs around for a couple of minutes, then tells me almost done, you've done so well. I think yay, she's about to stop. Then she says, hand me the mirena. omg I wish you actually could pass out from pain. That's my new 10/10. My cervix felt like it was on fire. Oh the relief when she said it was all over. I was sweating. It was the worst. Just like labour. Though I guess at least it was over in 5 minutes, not the 11hrs I had with DD2.
Then the dr had to tell me I had a sensitive cervix. Great, wonderful way to find that out.
So this damn thing better work cause if I have to take it out in 3 months because its having bad side effects... I might just leave it.
Calf update: went for a 5k walk this morning and was a little tight at the end but not painful. Yay! I was also naughty and did 4 short (about 30 steps) jogs as an out of curiosity. And yep no pain.
I'm not going to be running for another couple of weeks, but I am confident that I'll be running again very soon. I cannot wait!4 -
@Avidkeo i hope the mirena thing works out. I’ve heard some love it and others have had issue with it migrating into the abdominal cavity. Uterine and cervix pain are absolutely horrible, I hope you treated yourself to something special after that!
Food
Brownies and fish sticks.
I have a headache again, or still. Only half of my asl assignments done for the week, due tomorrow. I don’t think I’ve cried in 3 or 4 days. It feels like forever. Maybe it’s the sweater of Alex’s comforting me. I’m grumpy though especially to Dh. I’m a bit preoccupied with the hip and wondering if the labrum tear repair will improve all the pain or just some. I’m also concerned about the nerve bit in the left. And if my si joint needs fused or if the burnin at the IT band at the knee will get better. I suppose if so, I can spend my days learning the violin. The frozen shoulder is probably 87% and the right is a tad grumpy, but no limited motion yet.
Lunch
Thanks for the suggestions. Nuts are out. Salad on mondays might be a good idea, I can get a Chick-fil-A or subway one, Thursday clinical I was starving, so think cheese sandwiches will do.
Dh is out with his Bigfoot gal. Yay! Lol!1 -
@Avidkeo If the minerva doesn't work look at nexolanon implant. I'll be getting my 3rd one in October. They last 3 years and I have no issues for the first 2 years. Usually start getting my period back in the 3rd. Which is lame but not as bad as always having it. I looked at minerva and similar but was afraid of the uterus tearing. Oh and I am allergic to copper so didn't want anything copper inside me.1
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@Avidkeo If the minerva doesn't work look at nexolanon implant. I'll be getting my 3rd one in October. They last 3 years and I have no issues for the first 2 years. Usually start getting my period back in the 3rd. Which is lame but not as bad as always having it. I looked at minerva and similar but was afraid of the uterus tearing. Oh and I am allergic to copper so didn't want anything copper inside me.
Had that. Did not go well. My appetite went off the charts, I got my period every 2 weeks and it killed my sex drive completely. I mean I guess that prevented pregnancy...
And yeah I didn't want the copper one cause it can cause your periods to get worse, no thanks!2 -
@shanaber Glad it was a mild earthquake. Hang in there with the weight. You are doing great and remember, it is just a number. (Do as I say, not as I do. LOL) Sounds like your BMI is going down and that is more important, even though I totally understand worrying about that number. I also understand about the pop tart. I tend to do the same thing with food. Need to get rid of it and don't want to waste it.0
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@bearly63 Yeah for getting to have lunch with your son. You're doing great with the bike rides!
@Avidkeo Glad you had a good day yesterday and the calf seems to be getting better. Sorry about the painful procedure. Anything I have done in that area is painful...I hate even thinking about it.
@Elise4270 Hope the headache goes away and you were able to complete your ASL assignment. Glad the shoulder seems to be doing okay. Sorry about the hip issues.
HAHAHA Almost made me spit my coffee out.My appetite went off the charts, I got my period every 2 weeks and it killed my sex drive completely. I mean I guess that prevented pregnancy...
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@Avidkeo Ah, that stinks. It's so weird how everything affects us all differently. Stupid hormones.1
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Inam starting fresh again on Monday. For about the 1837462518 time this year lol
Tracking will happen daily, good or bad.
Workout will happen daily, good or bad.
I have challenges and relays and virtual races to do. Gotta get this ish done!6 -
@runs_on_espresso I hear you about starting over and over again.
Its been 3 years since I lost the initial 20kg, so it's time to see my current weight as my new highest. Studies show if you keep it off for 3 years, than it's rare to put it all on again. Yay!
So today is day 3 of my 1 year goal to lose 10kg. I currently weigh 71.8kg.
I figured slowly and surely is the best way to go! And frankly it's already easier. I have my calories set to 250 deficit. I will only eat back about half of my exercise calories - though my bike and watch were a pretty close match this morning.
Bring it on!4 -
My appetite went off the charts, I got my period every 2 weeks and it killed my sex drive completely. I mean I guess that prevented pregnancy...
LOL! When I had issues with constant spotting and frequent periods, DH just offered to buy condoms. I thought gee thanks for the consideration... and I am allergic to latex. Sounds like you have a good plan on the weight and foods.
Food
Tea, english muffin with cheese, and fish sticks for dinner.
Awoke with another headache. Tylenol wasn't effective so I took another migraine med and advil. I'll regret the advill with tummy troubles but swollen intestines is better than a three day headache. I wonder if the frequent headaches were why I did the hormone pellets. If it continues to be an issue, I'll see my GP.
Weight was half a pound from the do something mark, although yesterday it was 2 pounds.3 -
I am so glad I don't have to worry about any of those concerns any longer! I was on the pill at a pretty young age (14 I think) because of all the issues I had every month. Between that and a ruptured ovarian cyst when I was 18 I figured I couldn't get pregnant, even when I wanted to, until I did 8 years after we got married. However I never got pregnant again and now I no longer need to worry about it. Menopause can feel very liberating!
I think for me I need to just get back to cleaner eating. A burger and tater tots last night, donuts for breakfast and not much to eat the rest of the day until chicken for dinner. I need to get more veggies and salads which is how I lost the 1st time around. My %muscle is up and fat is down again today and my weight dropped about 1/2 a pound. I would like to get back to my starting point (150) again. I am only up 3lbs from there but still it is going in the wrong direction! Oh and I rarely eat the 1700 calories I have allowed myself and none of my exercise calories. Maybe I am just not eating enough again.
@elise4270 - I hope you can get your headaches under control. I used to get migraines when I was in college and I couldn't function studying and going to class.
I see the cardiologist tomorrow morning. Hoping to get a short run in before. I have all my questions and hopefully can get it adjusted.4 -
@elise4270 hugs. Headaches are the worst!
@shanaber good luck with the cardiologist. Hopefully things get sorted.
Well i really didn't want my lunch which was a Spinnach abd broccoli salad with linseed, sunflower seed, almonds and salami. I wanted a meat pie. But I ate my salad and it was actually really tasty
And fulling. Omg so much food haha.
Now I'm waiting to finish for the night, go home, have a slice of left 9ver pizza and omelette. And an ice cream.
All about moderation eh!3 -
@shanaber I'm with you - so glad I no longer have a period. Hope the cardiology visit goes well.
@Elise4270 I used to get visual migraines all of the time - when I sat in front of the computer all day. A neurologist told me to take a full strength aspirin every day. Since then, I have had very few episodes. I don't recommend you do that without talking to a doctor, but it may help prevent them.
@Avidkeo It's amazing at the volume of food you can eat when you eat healthy. LOL1 -
Technical difficulties in class today. So I'm on my phone.
Headache is better. I do have a tiny ache and am hoping it won't get worse. My afternoon class is online today so I wiggled violin around and won't be here waiting for 4 hours between.
Food?
Unsure. I have stuff to make split pea soup in the IP. Sounds really good.
Dd's boy toy flaked on her. I sure wanna ring his neck. She's fragile right now.
If I have a headache today I'll phone the PCP. My strength is better this morning, I can walk almost like a normal person. I still have muscle twitches (shoulders, sides, thighs and butt) and might ask the PCP about that. I think I counted 10 before I fell asleep for a nap on the couch with boogie bear yesterday. I'm a tad concerned it's sinister, so it is probably begnin. Lol!
C'mon educational material, I'm bored.2 -
Slept well. Quick coffee before taking the kids to school/Kindy. Then off to the physio. Calf feels good, just tight. I see a foam roller in my future...2
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I know. I told her yesterday to make plans just in case he flaked. "Good" thing today, her cousin has drama with the nutty roommate. I will bet you that the police get involved. You know 3 girls bickering will make his day. LOL!
Glad to hear the calf is coming along!
I had a sandwich at home today since the afternoon class was an online assignment, ugh, I am still at it and it is due today by midnight.
Violin went well today. I may be feeling a bit less stupid about it.
Splurge!
I had time today to get worked in for laser hair removal for my chinnie chin beard due to the hormones. I went to a different place (near class) and wow, they have better equipment and it wasn't painful. No blisters or redness yet.
@ddmom0811 DD is officially a La Mer monster. I need to order her some facial cleanser after the free sample was miraculous. I will never be at a loss for gifts for her now.
ok, back to pharmacology ( I could use a brownie tho).
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@Elise4270 Sorry the boyfriend flaked on her. People are so inconsiderate sometimes.
@Avidkeo Hope the physio went well.1 -
Well physio was good. I talked about the tightness I'm getting abd that I get niggles if I've been sitting a while and first take a few steps, but they go away quickly. He thinks it's scar tissue as that what it does - annoy but eases when warmed up.
I was honest and told him about my couple of short jogs. He was impressed, though outlined that no running in the next 2 weeks. So the plan is I'm doing a fairly intensive strength training programme for 2 weeks, foam rolling to help work out that scar tissue (called it) and continue cross training. No testing it, no jogging. I see him on the 6th October and hopefully get the go ahead to start short runs!
Good thing I'm great with a plan.
To celebrate I went for a 6.5k walk along our coastal walk way. Its a beautiful spring day here and I absolutely loved it.
Then I had a burger, just a little one, with a thickshake for lunch.
Oh my 4 year old finally learned how to ride her pedal bike! This morning her and her sister (6) wanted to take their bikes, so after school the three of us are going for a bike ride to celebrate that! They are both so excited! One of my dreams is coming true, bike rides with the kids along the foreshore.5 -
Yeah for a good report @Avidkeo . Sorry he put the kibosh on the short runs, but hopefully you'll be back at it in a couple of weeks.1
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My DIL is having the c-sect now but no one can be there. I'm a nervous wreck because it was supposed to start at 6:30am and still not heard anything at 7:43am. What's taking so long... I am hoping it started late, or his phone has no cell service. Can't think to work at this point so taking an MFP break.
@avidkeo - omg that minera story (or whatever it was called- awful!) I think I have a high tolerance for pain on my cervix. Labor was nothing with DD - it wasn't bad at all. (DS was a breach c-sect). Whenever I've had pieces cut of cervix or whatever things they've done it never hurts. So I'm lucky there I guess. I had endometrial ablation in 2007 and never had a period since! But then I never really knew if I was in menopause or not. I have not had many hot flashes the past couple months but with me I will not have them for a few months and then they suddenly show up!
Bike rides by shore! Awesome!
@elise4270 - sticking people - yikes! I don't think I could. As you know I am the opposite and don't watch anything getting done.
Ok, I can't even concentrate on this, so I will just watch phone and report back later.
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She's here! 8 lbs 1 oz and 19". Abigail Grace but we call her Abby.
Mom and baby are fine. One of the doctors was late so it started late.
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@ddmom0811 Congratulations. I love the name Abigail Grace! Glad everyone is doing great!0
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@ddmom0811 yay congratulations!! Hope everyone is well.
I'm envious of your high pain threshold. I had red hair as a kid so apparently we have lower pain tolerances and need heavier sedation for general anaesthetic lol. Im just going to blame my Scottish heritage!
I'm not worried about not doing short runs yet. I figured I probably still need 2 more weeks! And having him confirm that is good. I will be good and obey because I want to actually run in 2 weeks time. So excited lol. Im good when I have a plan.
How's everyone else today?1 -
Doing great @Avidkeo . Have had a difficult time getting runs in due to work the last couple of days. But, the current plan for the day has me playing tennis at 9, working from about 11 - 2:30, then coming home and getting a run in. I hope that works out.
I think I am going to have to use the calories my Garmin says I burn in order to maintain my weight. MFP seems to think I burn a lot more than I do on days when I don't get in much exercise. I think my metabolism is slow - or maybe it's just because MFP doesn't take into account my resting HR, which is around 50. Interestingly though, when I do run, esp. a long run, they seem to be pretty close.1 -
I am tired today. I was up too late. Beary is very happy this morning, I've got the front door open for a bit and he's running in and out doing his little squeaks of joy. It is amusing even if I am not awake yet.
food
yesterday was lazy study food, just cheese and tortilla and cereal before bed.
That's all I got until I wake up more.2 -
@Avidkeo OMG....I am now cramping up after reading that.... must be sympathy pains!! I hope it helps!! Love the picture - so pretty!
@shanaber agree....the one pro of menopause is no worries about pregnancy. But for perimenopause, according to my OB-GYN, a ton of late age pregnancies occur if women think they aren't fertile...your cycle gets all screwed up. I agree your calories seem low with your running and muscle mass....but I am no expert!
@quilteryoyo I get ocular migraines sometimes, usually caused by a bright light or the sun shining off a car into my eyes....the weirdest feeling.....I start getting "water" spots in my vision and they move across my vision....I take excedrin migraine or something like that....its a vascular issue so I think caffeine helps too. I just lay down and close my eyes and they eventually go away. Supposedly can lead to real migraines but thank god I have never had that. As for calories, I use my apple watch cals as they are lower than the peloton....no idea why but guess its just different algorithms - the HRM's match exactly.
@Elise4270 Sorry your headache is still hanging around. And feel bad for DD re idiot boy toy😡 Jealous re your beard....I need to get mine done!
@ddmom0811 Congrats on little sweet pea!! So exciting!
This week so far:
Good news - DD got another Med School interview invitation at UT Long Medical School in San Antonio. She was very surprised and happy.....Both (UT McGovern in Houston) will be virtual and in Oct. Ideally she gets offered a "pre-match" which I guess means that they want you and you want them and can seal the deal early. Or you can hold out and see what else comes up. Or you get waitlisted or never hear back from anyone ever again. It's going to be a very long 4th quarter.
Update on Bone Density:So I decided to hold off on the Tymlos (Scary bone drug) and do more research. Then I found out my insurance denied it anyway. But then, 5 days later, I get the approval letter. So weird. I decided to go and chat with my OBGYN and discuss my HRT and whether I take the endocrinologists advice and go off of it. I am really glad I went. He basically said that the Womens Health Initiative Study that has been going on for years with Thousands of women shows that current HRT thinking is that it is good/benenficial to be on it vs off of it. - he showed me the studies and outcomes. He does not want me to go off of it and also agrees that Tymlos is very extreme for my numbers - made no sense to him. odd.....glad I asked.
Exercise: I did that really long endurance ride on Sunday so I did some Barre into classes on Monday - new addition to Peloton. They were good....I need to learn a lot....Doing some short strength classes each day and core. Ran today....felt pretty good
Food:
need to focus on macros....and stop eating sugar. I am doing well with the September dry month. Sleeping much better.
one more spoiler! So beautiful. This was a tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsberg! - @elise4270 this one is for you!!!1
https://youtu.be/l8Isms2StyU