Runners that need some nutritional accountability
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@CMorning99 Yeah. I can't see them enforcing the tax thing....esp on FB. I didn't realize that was part of the package. Also didn't even know that was a thing after $20K either. Bet a lot of people have no idea. That's a huge water bill. Hope you get it all figured out. I wouldn't start out too hard on the running. If you do, you'll get injured and not be able to run at all. You don't want to do that, I know.
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Good morning and happy week off eve LOL
@quilteryoyo I have an old niggle that is coming back but so far all I have done is speed work and distance is still really low. A sharp pain right on the iliac crest. Usually it wasn't bad and doesn't hurt when I run, but as soon as I stop, yeouch! I have 2 suspicions 1)I sit to much and I need to stretch the crud out of it 2) I have scar tissue from when my appendix misbehaved and I developed abscesses. I found an ad for a sports massage place that I might call.
Not much to report today. Yesterday was pretty low key again. It is end of year and so everyone is scrambling with fall-out money and budgets. So if you aren't doing that, stay out of the way LOL
I have been having the worst time with technology. This new Apple update has definitely caused some glitches. I have apps screens where the buttons will randomly not work, weird coloring. And now my printer and garmin scale wont connect to the wi-fi. I think that might have to do with they are older and we have fiber up here so it might not be fully compatible. It worked for a few months though...I hate technology LOL DH and I were laughing that whenever we are apart, I don't even plug in the TV.
Grey cat is doing ok. He has started coughing every couple nights again even with inhaler and his breathing is still pretty labored. I wonder if he has COPD. I wonder if you can give a cat a rescue inhaler. I should take him to the vet, but dang if they get you for everything.
Yesterday's run went ok. Garmin would NOT load my workout (stupid tech) so I ended up just eyeballing it and did ok. I think I did one interval .25 mile farther than I was supposed to. I hit the "easy" pace although in reality was a hard working pace and I missed my "hard working" pace by 1min 30 sec slow. But I call it a win since it was at least faster than my first interval. My hip was very sore after. While I am on leave I have 2 runs scheduled 5 miles on Sunday and 4 miles on Tuesday. My running partner will be out of town though.
Overall feeling good today. I love 1 Oct (although this year could be tough), it is DH last day at work, and I go on leave for 10 days
I hope everyone has a great weekend and week!
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@CMorning99 Glad you are having a great day and had a good run. Sorry about the hip though. Hope the move goes smoothly and you enjoy your 10 days off.
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@CMorning99 - have a great vacation relaxing (I hope) with your DH.
@swenson19d - I hope you get all your questions answered tomorrow. I think there is definitely brain fog and memory issues associated with menopause and peri-menopause as well as fatigue and so much more. Honestly I wish I had known that what I experienced was likely related but no one ever explained it to me or even asked about it.
@RunsOnEspresso - I have always thought they should give refunds to us when the doctors are late too especially if they charge us for being late...
I am doing ok. Had 2 days where we ate lunch late like 3pm and then weren't hungry for dinner. Yesterday that resulted in a pretty terrible run. I wasn't hungry but I just had no energy and I am pretty sure it was because I hadn't eaten anything Friday night. So yesterday and today I tried to do a better job eating well. We'll see how my run goes tomorrow morning. It is also supposed to be a bit cooler tomorrow and way cooler the rest of the week. That should help too.
Home remodel - Ceilings are done. I was initially pleased with the workers, they covered everything, all surfaces, with plastic, even the driveway. That is the good news... the bad was they trashed my bathroom (not a room they were working on) - ceiling stuff all over the floor, ground into the rug, on the counter and in the sink, on the faucet and all over the mirror. They also got it all over the hearth and in the brick. I got it off the hearth but had to use an old toothbrush to get it out of the brick. Tomorrow the painters come!!
Scale is down... when I was at the ortho doc it was staying down about 6lbs over the summer and on my scale it is down another 2 lbs. We'll see if that holds. I have my annual check up with the PCP on Friday,
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Whooo! yay @shanaber to the loss! I don't know why it took me a minute to understand "Ortho". I thought why in the would would you be weighed at the orthodontist? LOL! derp.
PCP's PA visit scheduled today. I'm wondering what I need to complain about... I have this list, but the day of the appointment it's always "nah, none of this stuff is that big of a deal". I am going though.
Dh went to Washington last Wednesday.
the house has stayed clean, I did dishes once; all the ones he left. In 4-5 days dd and I have accumulated a dozen pieces of silverware, two coffee mugs, and one fry pan versus dh's double sink full every day. I am not missing the mess of a 51 year old 4 year old. My weight is down a bit too, 3 pounds. Probably because I shopped and didn't buy all the junk food and dd and I eat better.
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Brought in 2 small earth snakes today. I think the toy snakes might have encouraged some snake hunting. I put them both back out safely. He just likes to bring them in, not eat them usually. I have been pet hunting and I am not sure why. We have 2 dogs, 3 indoor/outdoor cats and one outdoor cat that won't make nice with the others. We don't need anymore animals but I find myself pet hunting. I almost think Alex wants a dog or this polydactyl cinnamon cat his childhood friend is rehoming. I don't need any more, but just keep looking. what the heck? The dobermans are 3500. ugh. That's not gonna happen. and I don't need any more animals haha!2 -
Scale went back up. I am about to chuck it 🤣2
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Everybody duck when @RunsOnEspresso chucks her scale! 😂 Actually I know exactly how you feel... I was in that mode for a long while, down 2 then up 4... down 1 up 1, down 2 up 1 on and on. It gets so frustrating and now I just keep expecting it will go back up. So far for right now mine is staying down.
@swenson19d - I would mention your list and even say that none of it seems very important but they bugged you enough to note them and maybe all together they are more significant than each individual complaint?
I love puppies and would have a houseful if I could but they are a lot of work that I had honestly forgotten. I would still love to have another one or two. Purebred puppies are expensive. That is what I paid for Hobbes and they are even more now but I really wanted a pure Vizsla and to know that it had a clear medical history genetically. It was worth it for me. Didn't you already put a deposit down on the puppy?
I also had the same experience when dh would go on a trip. I ate better and the house stayed SO clean.2 -
@shanaber I did put a deposit down on one. It was refunded. I included that I was willing to spend up to 1200, before I knew they were double that. I found another breeder that sells them for 2500… still so much for a dog. I put in an honest app a few minutes ago. We’ll see if it pans out. There’s a 6 mo old German shepherd in the area that is reasonable but… I really want a dobie dog1
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I found a doberman rescue outfit not too far from here. I applied. We'll see. Least they want 250-275 for the dogs and I wouldn't mind an older one that has some manners.2
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I think there is something wrong with me.
I put in to adopt this girl and may actually get her. I’m not sure how old she is. I’m guessing between 6 and 12 months. Just says puppy and that she is spayed and good with cats and other dogs.
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I have a soft spot for shepherds! She is beautiful!! You might want to just see if her hips have been checked as hip dysplasia is a thing in the breed. Our sweet Dusty girl had it but it was mild and never affected her physically although I have heard it can be really terrible for them.0
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@shanaber Glad the remodeling is moving forward...sorry about the mess they made though. That is annoying. Yeah for the weight loss too.
@swenson19d Yeah on the weight loss and eating better. I'd mention everything on my list to the PCP. Just see what they say. Sometimes it is fun just to look at all the different pets out there. If you don't need anymore animals though, I'd think twice before actually getting one. Of course, whether you do or not is totally up to you. Maybe all of the previous comments are moot now. LOL The puppy is adorable. Shephard puppies can be a lot of work. They are so energetic and intelligent. They are also a lot of fun....well, Tippy was a handful in the beginning and I'm sure she is part Shephard. Good luck with her.
@RunsOnEspresso Hang in there. Don't give up! You can do it.
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@shanaber yes I will ask and look for signs of hip dysplasia. We had a German Shepherd mix he was the best dog ever. I am curious about her background. This place is a shelter and is asking 350 for her adoption fee. Which is fine by me. But she is obviously a pure breed, so... why is she there? They are requiring some one with German shepherd experience, I'm not sure if that is standard with a potentially aggressive breed? I thought about the hip issues being a concern. It says she is housebroken. I'll also see if she shows signs of aggression. The mix we had took a bit of time to break him from guarding the food bowl or growling if you took something from him. The kids were little little, 2,2, and 5 and he really was the best, use to walk them to school and wait at the corner for them to come home (when time). He'd grab one of them by the hand and bring them to me. haha!
@quilteryoyo ya I know. I love my cats. LOVE them and my doggies that are older and backyard dogs, and I really dont need any more animals. I think I may be manic. I couldn't sleep thinking about all the things I was going to do with the dog, training and even try to train her as a psychiatric service dog and take her everywhere with me. I sent dh the listing for her but he hasn't responded. I give him the chance to reign me in before getting her.
Cori loves dogs. Bear is getting better and even goes in the back with me. Beanie... I think she will take the longest to acclimate. But she has safe space with dd whom she has taken to more and more. I hear it's because bean is on a diet and dd feeds her roast beef, mayo, bread, popcorn... haha! Anyway, we'll se what dh says. I think it'd be good for Maggie. She likes to play and Jack only wants to heard cats.
ETA No puppy for me. They denied my application on the basis that I do not have a fenced yard. I have the buried fence which doesn't keep stuff out and the dog can run right through it- which they won't I tell ya, least not more than once or twice. haha! oh well.2 -
Sorry your applications was declined @swenson19d .0
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I've been doing some research and I'm 99.9% sure I have add (the inattentive type). I scored high on the official test. It explains A LOT. I also had a lot of the standard issues for girls as a child.
Now I need to have a doctor do the test.1 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I've been doing some research and I'm 99.9% sure I have add (the inattentive type). I scored high on the official test. It explains A LOT. I also had a lot of the standard issues for girls as a child.
Now I need to have a doctor do the test.
The inattentive type of what? I missed something again... I looked back but didn't find it.0 -
@swenson19d add or more commonly called adhd now.1
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@swenson19d add or more commonly called adhd now.
My husband uses an online service fo this meds and official diagnosis. I can ask him which one if you want to do the online route. I am sure an LPC can refer you to a prescriber. That's they way they do it here. A nurse practitioner can also prescribe with the mental health endorsement.
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swenson19d wrote: »RunsOnEspresso wrote: »@swenson19d add or more commonly called adhd now.
My husband uses an online service fo this meds and official diagnosis. I can ask him which one if you want to do the online route. I am sure an LPC can refer you to a prescriber. That's they way they do it here. A nurse practitioner can also prescribe with the mental health endorsement.
best of luck!
I tried to use an online service that my insurance works with. It was awful. I just need to make an appointment. I forgot to mention it at my annual check-up (DH rolled his eyes at that one lol).2 -
Saw this picture this morning and thought it was really appropriate!
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Very funny @shanaber.0
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I think this weather and allergies are killing me. Constant headaches, I gave into pseudoephedrine today.
Food.
I am doing better. With dh having been gone for a week, I realised that I rely on him to bring comfort food in the evening, bbq, ice cream, etc. So I am consciously trying to change that and stop asking for it rather than telling him not to get it if I ask. Weight is below 130 finally.
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Man this was a ride. I realised how much it was tied to Alex and am working through it. dh said get one if I wanted, bear and bean would be traumatised unless I got a young small dog. But it's not about the dog, it is about Alex. So I am trying to push through.
@shanaber that scale pic needs to be on the fridge haha!
ETA I have a border collie that seems to have some itchy skin on his lower back. I think I need to get the corn out of his diet before taking him to the vet. It isn't bad. Any ideas dog lovers?1 -
Glad you are working through the Alex/dog issues. As for itchy skin on your dog, it could be a lot of things. I feed Tippy grain free because the vet said she had allergies. She seems to do okay, but who knows. It wouldn't hurt to give it a try and then, if after a couple of weeks it continues, to take him in for a check up.1
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Glad you are working through the Alex/dog issues. As for itchy skin on your dog, it could be a lot of things. I feed Tippy grain free because the vet said she had allergies. She seems to do okay, but who knows. It wouldn't hurt to give it a try and then, if after a couple of weeks it continues, to take him in for a check up. Also, yeah on the weight going down!0
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@swenson19d - I can see the Alex/dog connection and wanting that connection no matter what. Good for you for working through it!
Itchy skin... if you have some you might try adding some coconut oil to his food and or fish oil. I get the Kirkland brand fish oil gel things for Hobbes - he gets one in his dinner. I used to be really good about giving him coconut oil too but have not been for a while now. it can also be rubbed onto the itchy spot to provide relief but your other pup may try to lick it.
@quilteryoyo - has your vet said anything about the issues with grain free and heart issues in dogs? Hobbes was on grain free forever - same food his breeder had him on but both the breeder and the vet said to put him on one of the FDA recommended foods with grain. He gets purina proplan sport dog now because he needs the higher protein too because of the mast cell cancer. Here's the FDA info page and you can find more by searching on grain free dog food and dcm.
I saw my PCP today. She was happy with my weight loss (down another lb) but said it is likely the cause of my increased night sweats (less fat=less estrogen). She also said with time it will level out again. Everything else was good. We will see once the bloodwork is in though. I got my flu shot and have a bad (allergic) reaction to it - my first ever. She thinks it is because of the higher dose given when you are over 65. Hopefully I will feel better tomorrow and can run. Hobbes has his yearly vet/vaccine appointment tomorrow too. I have followup appointments to make for all the usual - lab, mammogram, bone density, etc.. One fun thing - the receptionist came over to give me form to fill out and said, 'wait you are too young for this medicare one...' she was shocked when I told her how old I was 😊
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My first vet suggested I go grain free @shanaber. I need to ask her current vet about that and what she suggests. I had forgotten that I was told to add some oil to Tippy's food too. I did for a while, but haven't been lately. Maybe I need to start that again. Thanks for the info.
Yeah for your good PCP appointment and the receptionist thinking you were lots younger than you are. Those comments are always nice.0 -
@shanaber I didn't know the flu shot was a higher dose for over 65. I hope you feel better quickly!1
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Thanks @ shanaber. I heard that dogs were not meant to be strict carnivores like cats, I am sure he'll love the coconut oil and or fish oil. Dh buys them the cheap kibble and bits. I had them on Iams before he came into the picture. any suggestions with quality dog food? As it gets colder, I give them canned and the "hamburger" food- Not the Bill-jack but the soft packaged stuff. I don't think I can get bill jack around here anymore.
I spent a fair amount of time with Maggie yesterday, the border spaniel. She has a beautiful rag doll coat but it needs so much attention and I swear, the second I step outside with the intent to groom her, she hides from me. I sat in the grass near the cats yesterday (away from the plugged in clippers), and she climbed on my lap... gotcha. She loved it and I was able to get the mats and trim her adorable paws with scissors and give her a good brush.
I haven't gotten the flu vax yet. I asked at my doc appointment, but guess someone and I forgot. Hope you are over it soon @shanaber. I saw a pic of you on fb yesterday I think and noticed how young you look. Keep up the great work sister!
Today we are going to help dh's aunt and cousins unload the truck. I guess it has been slow going. I'll get some exercise at least. I haven't gone to kickboxing in 2 weeks. I gotta make a plan.
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@shanaber I didn't realize the flu vax was a higher dose for over 65 either. I hope you feel better soon.
@swenson19d Glad your sneakiness worked on Maggie. Hope unloading the truck wasn't too hard.0 -
@swenson19d - the Purina Pro Plan (different varieties Puppy, Sport, Older or Overweight, etc.) is one pf the good ones. Hobbes likes the salmon ones and they have or seem to have more oil in them for his coat. I like that it is not super expensive and is readily available at normal pet stores and even most grocery stores here. I have been looking at NutriSource too. Also supposed to be really good but I have to go to a feed store to get it. I am not sure if it has enough protein in it either like the Pro Plan Sport.
Had Hobbes to the vet this morning for his vaccine titers and a 'bump' check. She is concerned with the same 2 that I have been and while the needle aspiration didn't show much he is scheduled for surgery to remove them and they will be sent out for analysis. I am really worried they are more mast cell cancer but we will just keep fighting them off as they pop up I guess.
I feel like I have been hit by a truck and my arm is still miserable. Food has been little or nothing and what I have eaten has not been healthy. Tomorrow will be a better day!3
