Runners that need some nutritional accountability
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@Avidkeo Good for you sticking to your plan! Enjoy your time with your mom.1
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I didn't get my run in yesterday. Something came up that I had to take care of. Anxiety and depression got the better of me, didn't eat well or log food.
I'm feeling better today despite waking up because the neighbors dog wouldn't stop barking and then again at 5 am when the power came back on and all the smart house lights turned on. The smart stuff is great until the power goes out. LOL4 -
@RunsOnEspresso I was wondering about all that smart stuff. I think I’d love it. I guess it all connects to the internet? We have 2 battery back ups for glitches in power that will cause us to lose the internet, so we can continue work/school uninterrupted.
Ugh the dogs. Mine bark too. They will just stand there and bark at deer or possums. Shame on the owners not trying to address it. We er I throw them treats and talk to them, dh yells “shut up”. I can’t say who is more effective. But I am not a yeller and they are doing the dog thing. I need to get them cleaned up and try to transition them to coming in a bit. One day one will leave the other.
Food
No one has touched the hello fresh yet. If by Wednesday it’s still there, I’ll see if a fellow student wants it. Dh bought stuff for chili and lasagne. Not what i am trying to eat, but its not chips and brownies.
Bear
He’s clingy. I guess he always is, I just think he is lonely. But we got him for Noodles who had a fit and moved out over it. I don’t think bear will be that way. I am just about committed to check the shelter tomorrow, assuming they are open. I’m tempted to ask on fb.2 -
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@ddmom0811 - wasn't me with the Longevity series. It was @bearly63 😊
I didn't know that IBM was offering online courses. That is great but I don't think I need them any longer. I should find something other than Duolingo that I got bored with.
@avidkeo - You are doing so great with your mom! How is she handling it? Hopefully going along and being supportive?
@RunsOnEspresso - glad you are feeling better! this morning! We have smart lights too but have never had our power go out. I will need to remember that issue.
@swenson19d - I love my smart lights! I have them on a schedule and can turn them on/off from my phone. I like it in general but especially when we are traveling and I can manage them so it looks like someone is home. I also bought an outdoor smart control for our Christmas lights. They are expensive but ours have lasted a really long time and I bought them on sale at Costco.
Do you have Nextdoor? I ignore most of what is posted on ours (people freaking out because some kid is riding a bike by their house in a hoody, etc..) but there is a section for pets and people share puppies and kittens available for adoption. Might have more than on FB.
Also I asked dd about the menopause/hormone/food connection and she said in general it was a good approach for anyone but did not think there was any scientific evidence (or even research) that would back it up specifically for menopause. Honestly I don't think there is much research on menopause or its impact on food/caloric requirements or active women.
Food - I am focusing on eating more/better and we are still doing the IF, sort of. Dh has seen a 30-50 point drop in his blood sugar (I think that is what is being tested?) when he tests it at home.
Today I am making IP split pea and ham soup and maybe some sourdough biscuits. I got starter going and the biscuits use the discard and are really good and easy. I am hoping to try making some bread this next week when it cools off again.
I posted this in the challenge discussion so thought I would put it here too.
Dh and I got our 1st dose vaccine yesterday:They have opened up a mass vaccination 'pod' in an offsite Disneyland parking lot. Dh was able to get an appointment when they opened it up for anyone over 65 but was unable to add me to the appointment as the website was supposed to be able to do. I went with him anyway and they were able to add me in. It was actually an amazing sight with 5 lines of people stretching out as far in front of us as we could see and almost as far behind us (we ended up right in the middle of our line). It was hot out but they had us mostly in the shade.
The guy doing our registration told us they were expecting to vaccinate over 4000 people yesterday and will be ramping up to as many as 10,000/day. My dd who is helping with a vaccine drive thru in Seattle was very impressed. She said they thought they were doing well with 200/day but they don't have the space there to handle many more people/cars.
The lines continue beyond the fence rail in the picture and the white tops off in the distance are the registration and vaccination tents.
Followup dose scheduled but not confirmed.
The process was incredibly well organized and moved along smoothly. We were there about 45 mins before the appointment time and waiting in line. Right about the appointment time we started moving and were vaccinated within 30mins. Because we both have had adverse reactions to other medications we had to wait for 30 mins afterwards before we could leave. No reactions so far other than a pretty sore arm. Now I am hoping they will have vaccine for our 2nd dose when it comes time.4 -
@shanaber I agree, not much research has gone into hormonal changes in women. I hope that changes for the next generation. I be they will be surprised how different women are with age. I will have to check out the next door, I’ve never heard of it. And check out some smart stuff! ETA nextdoor app isn’t available here.
Dh made lasagne with beef and seasoned pork. It good but not good for me!
I think I am caught up on school work. Except reviewing online lectures. If Dh ever leaves, to go run, I’ll get some violin practice in. He says the quiet electric violin bothers him during the week. Hmmm, this after saying it never bothers him even with the louder wooden one? Men.
I haven’t checked on the vaccine. I feel a little guilty taking it when there is someone else that might benefit before I do.1 -
@shanaber yeah shes being pretty supportive. Occasionally wants a treat or something but responds well when I say no. And I do just say no.
Went for an easy 5k this morning. And it was very easy. Barely broke a sweat. Got rained on at one point.
Already have all of today's food organised, and picked out. I'm working shift this week again. Its only 4 days. Thank goodness. I still feel tired from the last lot of shift I did.2 -
@RunsOnEspresso Glad you are feeling better today! It always amazes me at the things I "miss" when the electricity is off.
@shanaber That's great news on your DH's blood glucose levels! Also glad you got your first vaccine and it was so well organized.
@swenson19d Glad you are caught up on your school work.
@Avidkeo Glad you had a nice easy run this morning. You're doing great food wise. I hope your shift work isn't too stressful this time.
I came home about 4 this afternoon. I'm doing great. Hope I can do a few things around the house - promise to not overdo - and start eating better. Food has been awful this past week. I dread seeing what my weight is in the morning. "They" say that there is always some water retention from surgery, so I will blame that for anything I have gained. LOL1 -
Yes, the smart stuff connects to the wifi so if power goes out it does too. The nest is fine but lights are connected to google home. Our above cabinet & pot shelf lights flash red & green so it feels like a Christmas rave 🤣
We saw why our power went out. Someone took out a power pole down the street about 3 am (I get emails when power goes out with area and expected time from power company). I told DH a drunk probably hit something and I was right. Well, can't say for sure drunk but 3 am and hitting power pole? Odds are good.2 -
quilteryoyo wrote: »@RunsOnEspresso Glad you are feeling better today! It always amazes me at the things I "miss" when the electricity is off.
@shanaber That's great news on your DH's blood glucose levels! Also glad you got your first vaccine and it was so well organized.
@swenson19d Glad you are caught up on your school work.
@Avidkeo Glad you had a nice easy run this morning. You're doing great food wise. I hope your shift work isn't too stressful this time.
I came home about 4 this afternoon. I'm doing great. Hope I can do a few things around the house - promise to not overdo - and start eating better. Food has been awful this past week. I dread seeing what my weight is in the morning. "They" say that there is always some water retention from surgery, so I will blame that for anything I have gained. LOL
I gained about 10lb after my c-sect. All the fluids they pump you with! My face looked like a water balloon. So yes, don't be shocked. After major heart surgery it's bound to be the same.1 -
I braved the scale this morning and was up 5.8 pounds from pre-surgery. I would think after a week it would start subsiding. I peed enough last night. LOL I'm going to not worry about it and just try to start eating better. I know not being able to run for a while is going to make it harder for me to lose.1
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quilteryoyo wrote: »I braved the scale this morning and was up 5.8 pounds from pre-surgery. I would think after a week it would start subsiding. I peed enough last night. LOL I'm going to not worry about it and just try to start eating better. I know not being able to run for a while is going to make it harder for me to lose.
Yep all fluid! You are doing awesome. You'll be back running before you know it!1 -
@quilteryoyo I think it took me 10-14 days before I was fluid free. Once I started peeing it was a few days I think.
Dh went for a run and stopped at the shelter. He wasn't called to take any of them home. Oh well. I think there is one I am interest in about 20 miles away (shelter), I may drag him to when he gets home and cleaned up.
IDK bear is okay as long as you are with him 24/7. He never sleeps with me but did last night, I still think he's sad and lonely. There should be a "dating" app for cat matches. haha! Cat-Match.com, Two-Tails.com?
"I like laying in the sun, watching the birds and leaves blow by. I enjoy 8 egg yolks a day, cat-nip and being held, not petted. My back feet smell like Fritos and I have the cutest fangs. I don't like sharing my food and will gladly eat yours before I eat mine. I groan when I stretch and it is adorable. I have lots of room to run inside and out, I even have my own bedroom. My room mate is 11yo female and she is grumpy with a poopoo butt and won't play much. My cat mama thinks I am the best, so you can't love her any".
Uh oh... Dh is bringing home an 8 month old male all black. It's about to get lively.4 -
Thanks ladies. I know I have also eaten poorly, so won't be surprised if I am up a couple of real pounds.
@swenson19d Love Beary's Cat-Match.com description. Good luck with the new kitten.1 -
I've done pretty good today. Was sleepy and looked at my HR. Resting at that moment was 38 bpm. The surgeon put me on Metoprolol, which I know can lower your HR. I'll keep an eye on it the next couple of days and discuss it with him on Thursday.
I took a shower, did 2 loads of laundry, and walked for 2 miles on the treadmill. May do a little paperwork, but I think that is all of the activity I'll have today.3 -
Meet Cori (short for coriander, pound name and his brother was oregano).
He's so little compared to that big ol' bear. Cori likes lasagna, getting behind the dryer, jumping up on everything, smelling everything, chasing toys- he's not a fetcher but I hope Bear will teach him.
So far Bear is not keen but curious and grumpy. They played a bit so I think they'll be best buds within the week. Beanies hasn't noticed at all. She's been asleep on the bed. DH got Beanie up, I don't think she understands Cori is not Bear. What a doo doo bird.
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@swenson19d Cori is adorable. I hope him and Bear become the best of friends.1
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Aww, I love him! Playing already is a good sign.swenson19d wrote: »Meet Cori (short for coriander, pound name and his brother was oregano).
He's so little compared to that big ol' bear. Cori likes lasagna, getting behind the dryer, jumping up on everything, smelling everything, chasing toys- he's not a fetcher but I hope Bear will teach him.
So far Bear is not keen but curious and grumpy. They played a bit so I think they'll be best buds within the week. Beanies hasn't noticed at all. She's been asleep on the bed. DH got Beanie up, I don't think she understands Cori is not Bear. What a doo doo bird.
I need another cat, mine has never been an only cat before and he’s making us all nuts - Siamese voice at all hours! I’ve been looking around but it still feels too soon.
@quilteryoyo One factor in the fluid retention may be that any kind of heart stress will cause your body to put out antidiuretic hormones which cause you to retain fluid. So, in addition to the usual stuff from any type of surgery there’s that. I wouldn’t worry about it, you had some wiggle room on your weight going into this! I remember not too long ago you were worried about getting too skinny!3 -
@swenson19 corinis cute! Very alert eh.
Well day 24 (I think...) and still going strong. Every time we pop to the shops mum is like "fancy some cookies, how about chocolate, ginger kisses?". My response was "no, nope, no thanks".
Came home and I prepared dinner for tonight, and made enough for 2 meals so will have it tomorrow as well. I made a sautéed chicken, corn and carrot salad. Smells amazing. Should be good.
Kids had swimming lessons, so I did 15 mins of lengths while they had their lesson. Then came home and got on the stationery bike for 39 mins, followed by a strength workout. Whew!
So have had lunch (poached egg in toast with ham and Spinnach) and am now relaxing for 39 mins before I go to work.3 -
@rheddmobile This guy seems okay so far. I’m not sure what his name will be eventually. I think it’ll be nice for your cat to have a mate, but that can take some cat-sitting and stress. It was a difficult decision to go ahead and get him. Even at the pound, dh had given up and decided to walk away. I guess he decided otherwise before he made it to the door (probably because I suggested going to another pound). I think you are good with animals and could successfully integrate a buddy.
Dd seems to have warmed up to him, he has Goober like qualities. He’s vocal (gets alone and fusses a bit), purrs and is lovey instantly. I’m gald he’s old enough not to need constant attention. I did spray them both with cat calming stuff when they both got a little too stressed. I might get a plug in diffuser that has calming cat pheromones.
He has a mousey little face and a very large *kitten*. (eta that should not be censored- it is a proper name for a body part) a n u s . Lol! Er maybe he just won’t put his tail down. Bear was mr Balls before he was fixed (Santa clarita diet) so I might just overly aware of their behinds, dh was very offended that I was offended by the budding testicles.
Bear is a stalker
Half the day cat-sitting and not enough studying. Now a new week of assignments!
@Avidkeo LOL! Your mum and those sweets! Your meals sound so good! I have a fridge full of veggies and need to make some.
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@swenson19 those eyes! It's like he knows someone is about to pounce!1
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@swenson19d. He’s so cute!! Omg I was howling at your cat-match post.
@avidkeo. You are doing so great!!! Amazing! It’s so mental isn’t it. When your head is in it, anything can be passed up!
@quilteryoyo. You are doing great. As the others said it will come off soon!
@shanaber. So glad you got your vaccine. I want mine but so far in Fl it’s just 65+. Oh! I got confused on the video series! Lol.
Weight the same for me. I ordered a little under the desk cycling thing. It was inexpensive and hopefully will help me burn more. My Garmin tells me my burn and like I said a few days ago I’m shocked at how low it is now. It used to be if I looked at night it would be around 2200. But now it is 1700 or so. And I eat way more than 1700 in a day. Burn, baby, burn!1 -
@rheddmobile Thanks. I was a little concerned because I want my weight to stay below 140. It was 142.4 yesterday, but only 140.8 this morning. If I can get it back below 140 this week, I'll be happy. I don't think I am going to have to worry about getting too skinny anytime soon. Not running is going to make maintaining a little bit more difficult, I think.
@Avidkeo I'm so proud of you and how well you are doing with your mom tempting you at every turn. You've got this!!!
@swenson19d Glad the cat integration is going well and that DD is warming up to him. It's adorable how Bear is wondering why that other cat is getting all of the attention.
@ddmom0811 Sometimes I am shocked at how few calories Garmin says I burn. I think a lot of it is a low RHR. If I don't really exercise, I only burn....humm, let me check. I am burning between 1700 ad 1800 per day, since I got home from the hospital. It's the running that kicks it up enough for me to lose/maintain easily. Hang in there and let us know how the cycle works.1 -
All is going well in the cat room this morning.Beary needs wormed today. I hadn't noticed how dull and coarse his coat was until the newbie. Then he drug his butt on the blankie in the picture. I folded the skid inward and will wash it later. ugh. animals. He is always wormy no matter how I keep the flea stuff on him.
Frankie, Bear, and Beanies
Enough catin' around. I have work to do and need to run to the university to get a course code. They goofed getting the right materials and now my assignment from it is due tomorrow.2 -
Fell off the wagon this weekend but I see it and gonna hop back on today.3
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Hugs @runs_on_espresso I was there last month. You will get there.
So was on point again yesterday. Actually was under by 70 calories. Not a big deal. Today I'm going out for lunch with mum and the kids again. Already planned what I'm going to eat, and have already got dinner sorted for work. The planning in advance really does make things so much easier!
Today is a fairly relaxed day. Been for my run, going to go look at a house for mum before going to lunch (she's going to move here soon, so house hunting). Then relax before work.
I'm looking ahead to the weekend already. Mum and I are having a weekend away, sort of. I'm going out of town for work again for the weekend and mum is going to join me. I've already told her I'm sticking to my goals while away. I'm planning my food - like last time - and we will go out for dinner one night. I've already looked at the menu for that and have decided what I'll have. Trying to think of easy meals to make while in a motel room is a challenge. It does have a couple of burners and pots and pans, and a microwave. So simple cooking is the way of the day.
I do have a 13k run on Saturday, so that helps a little. Sunday will be the challenging day.
I sometimes regret food I have, I never regret food I didn't have. That's going to be my motto.
ETA all that said, one day of not sticking to goal isn't the end of the world, and actually a day of relaxing, and enjoying a few of my favourite foods doesn't sound too bad. And the reality is that 1 day like that in 1 month will delay my weight loss by 1 day. That's it. So I'm going to stick to plan. And I will not beat myself up if I end up giving in for 1 day. Because its 1 day.2 -
You can do it @RunsOnEspresso ! At least you kept the wagon in site.
You are doing great @Avidkeo and I love your moto and attitude. Enjoy your weekend away with your mom.1 -
@ddmom0811 now I actually have to remember it haha.
Had a good day yesterday. Still on target despite going out for lunch.
Today is cross training day, so exercise bike, then strength. Mum is trying to buy a home in the town I live for when she gets a job here/retires, which ever comes first, that she will rent out in the meantime. Its been an interesting few days of open homes etc. The housing market in our town is crazy. We found a perfect house and put an offer in today, but the vendor is asking for a huge amount, way over what's its actually values at. She offered less than the ask, so now it's a case of wait and see.
Last night on shift for a bit. Whew. Been ok this time around. Hope tonight is good too...
I'm doing 9-530 tomorrow, so more sensible hours. I've got lunch already planned out, will make it when I get home tonight. And of course a 7k run is due before work.2 -
Hows everyone doing?
@runs_on_espresso catch the wagon yet? Thought it doesn't matter if you haven't, that wagon can be annoying sometimes.
@swenson19 how are the assignments and violin going? How's Cori going? Bear accepted him yet?
@quilteryoyo you are doing incredibly well! Hope you managed your daily walk!
@ddmom0811 How's the under desk cycle going?
@rheddmobile how are you doing?
I have finished all my late shifts for the week. Am working 10 - 630 today. So made a quick muesli and yoghurt lunch last night, and will probably just have an omelette for dinner. Then tomorrow off to the next town. I'm planning on making up a lunch for Sunday (spaghetti with Pesto, corn, peas and ham) and make my breakfasts in advance (overnight oats). That will just leave dinner. One night we will go out, the other we will probably get takeaways.1
