Runners that need some nutritional accountability
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Good morning folks!
Nothing exciting going on in the Aloha State...other than the volcano blowing it's stack.
Yesterdays calories ended up being right on target, mainly b/c of everyone bringing in the sweets they bought from the state school junk food fundraiser.
Ran this morning so I have a buffer again. Only going to put in the 300 cals though. My body seems very happy with 1800 calories a day and it still gives a bit of a deficit (hopefully). The accuracy of counting calories is still very foggy for me.
The scale is still not budging. I just don't understand what is going on. For awhile I was pondering, meh maybe 151 is my "happy" weight. But then I was looking in the mirror and I can definitely pinch an inch...or two on my love handles. I don't have bulges, but you can pinch. I really need to get a BodPod for BF.
So I have most of the day planned out, dinner is still unknown to me. Should be good!0 -
@CMorning99 - I am having the same issue... my eating seems to be spot on, good on the macros, my running and working out are consistent and I am getting in some HIIT and tempo runs. Scale has not budged... not one bit... Just stuck... so my next step is to go back to the nutritionist, have her do measurements, tell me how much higher my BF is now since the 1st of the year and hopefully come up with a new plan going forward.
I also had blood work today which includes the usual thyroid panel. They usually do it every 6mos but I missed my last appointment because of travel for work and then I couldn't get another appointment until this week. The nurse was shocked that it had been a year since my last screens. I doubt though if the issue is my thyroid. it has been pretty stable since I started seeing this doctor but you never know.
@Elise4270 - did you overdo the running again or is this a new issue? I'm sorry you are in pain again
Why Netflix's in German - just because you can?, you are trying to learn German?, or you know German and just like to watch in that language? Also do you take the NSAIDs with food? I always had to take mine with some toast or cereal or something 'carby'
@7lenny7 - have a great (safe) road trip!
I don't have any real plans today (rest day). I had blood tests this morning and have been sitting here reading MFP discussions ever since. Pup is at doggy day care and I am picking him up after I hit the gym this evening. I don't know what dinner will be - probably leftovers (bbq chicken, soup, etc.). I do need to make some more egg bites for my husband so maybe that will get done
ETA - my IP has been ordered and is on its way! Should be here tomorrow - getting excited!! Wonder what my first recipe should be... Any suggestions?0 -
@Elise4270 - did you overdo the running again or is this a new issue? I'm sorry you are in pain again Why Netflix's in German - just because you can?, you are trying to learn German?, or you know German and just like to watch in that language? Also do you take the NSAIDs with food? I always had to take mine with some toast or cereal or something 'carby'
ETA - my IP has been ordered and is on its way! Should be here tomorrow - getting excited!! Wonder what my first recipe should be... Any suggestions?
Yay for the IP!
Same issue on the hip, I haven't over done it. Least, I don't think so. I've been lazy. It doesn't matter what I have with NSAID's, always an issue. But I ate lots of cheese and the belly fire stopped.
I've been trying to teach myself German for a few years now. Mostly CD's in the car. Then I found yesterday some shows on Netflix can be watched in German with the English captions on. Maybe some of it will sink in.1 -
@shanaber congrats on the IP!
I love cooking roasts in my IP. So easy, so simple. Or steel cut oats. or any winter squash. Or grains like quinoa. Split pea soup.
Nope, I got it. Cook up a pork roast and make carnitas. I *love* these! I can't find my particular recipe right now but there's a bunch out there. Key is to finish off the pork under the broiler.
Otherwise, here's one I keep forgetting to make, but I've heard it's incredible:
https://twosleevers.com/now-later-butter-chicken-pressure-cooker/
The only thing that was a failure so far is baby back ribs. Now I smoke ribs in my smoker to make barbecue the real way and I wasn't expecting anything near that, but I was hoping they'd at least turn out pretty good. They weren't. I'll try one more time before giving up.1 -
Just here on vacation in Cabo eating all the food.3
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@fitoverfortymom - Cabo food mmmmm.....
@7lenny7 - those are great ideas! I think I may do the chicken since I have chicken in the freezer. But I love, love, love carnitas! I am sure it will be on the menu soon.
@elise4270 - hope the German sinks in! I used to watch novellas hoping the Spanish would sink in too2 -
Does anyone have an air fryer? I keep going in & out of wanting one.
In high school/college I was pretty decent in Spanish. Once I stopped taking classes it all went away. I can pick up a bit here and there and can read better than listening but it's a tool I wish I still had. Then I tried to teach myself Norwegian. Gotta get back at that and be consistent.1 -
Oh, and I've been binging on chocolate this week.2
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Oops - I guess the s'mores and chocolate discussion on the challenge isn't helping!
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Had to share this from FB - one of my favorites from Sandra Boynton - seems appropriate for us! I am going for a long run now to make up for it
'Today is National Eat What You Want Day. Okay. Deep Breath. Focus. You can do this!'
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Had to share this from FB - one of my favorites from Sandra Boynton - seems appropriate for us! I am going for a long run now to make up for it
'Today is National Eat What You Want Day. Okay. Deep Breath. Focus. You can do this!'
I would like to, but BG's will be impossible to control. Also, I'll gain a whole lot of weight.
I keep telling myself there is some point where I might be able to *slowly* add back carbs and carefully control quantity and timing. I'm not sure if that point is at 100 miles per week or something more than that, but it's not happening for a very long time (if ever).2 -
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This week has been going very well and I am still in the green for weekly calories.
Today however I am struggling...the struggle is real! The scale jumped 2 pounds yesterday (I have no idea how), I know it is water and that means TOM is within a week. So the munchies are hormone induced. This morning I was going to try and pace myself for a donut, but hubby made me 2 breakfast burritos and I was so hungry I couldn't turn them down...and then I still had my donut. It is now just after lunch and I am out of calories and all I want in the world is Cheetos.
No idea on dinner.
I did get some exercise in, but it isn't going to give me much.
We will see how the weekend goes. And then I head to vacay next Friday and I had hoped to be 149.9 or under but...alas, 3 weeks and I have budged .3lbs.
Running is still going strong...so I am well fueled, at least I am not stuck b/c I am under eating LOL.1 -
With it being Eat What You Want Day I had Goodbye Cake and Goodbye Samosas at work today as two colleagues are moving on. Both have moved on to lower stress jobs. Can't say I blame them. The lab bench is crazy right now with it being spring and our summer hiring season barely started. I think we are recruiting for 12-15 different positions and have had 3 more start already.
So yes, Cake and Samosas. Over on calories but still at a deficit by my reckoning with a walk yet to come since it is rest day.1 -
@sarahthes - mmmm samosas! I think I need to find a recipe for those!
The IP didn't arrive in time for dinner so we had In n Out instead! So good and really hit the spot.
Probably won't get to make anything in the IP until next week.1 -
I ate SO much pizza yesterday. The scale this morning says 3.5 pounds worth. I want to bike/run today, so it was an intentional feast. It's so hard to push when you're working on a deficit. Not sure I'm on a real deficit since the scale has gone linear again.
But, heck I had to try this pesto bruschetta pizza, find my glycogen weight, and rule out soleus muscle cramping as calorie/hydration or just the lack of endurance. All in the mane of science
I must be slightly allergic to wheat or something. My (rosecea) face this morning is on fire and I've not had that problem since cutting carbs and taking antibiotics twice daily for it.
Eat well, run well.0 -
I need someone to make me breakfast after runs. I am drinking coffee now and thinking how good food would be but I'm like that requires work.
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I need someone to make me breakfast after runs. I am drinking coffee now and thinking how good food would be but I'm like that requires work.
...and drive through takes time getting out. Eggs and toast take minimal effort?0 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I need someone to make me breakfast after runs. I am drinking coffee now and thinking how good food would be but I'm like that requires work.
...and drive through takes time getting out. Eggs and toast take minimal effort?
Sadly I can't do a lot of drive-thrus. Not a lot of gluten free breakfast options.0 -
So I had 5 birthday party cancellations at the last minute (between 3 pm yesterday and 11 am today) and one no show... Cake for 24... 3 large pizzas... There are going to be a lot of leftovers...1
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I live in a condo and garden with large pots on my balcony. I may have gone a little overboard this year...
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I need someone to make me breakfast after runs. I am drinking coffee now and thinking how good food would be but I'm like that requires work.
...and drive through takes time getting out. Eggs and toast take minimal effort?
Sadly I can't do a lot of drive-thrus. Not a lot of gluten free breakfast options.
So true. When I was going through the elimination diet, I just threw the bread out, or saved it for the dogs, and ate 2 mcmuffins, or the egg white grill from Chick-fil-A. Starbucks has a few items... It's disheartening how little real food is available on the run.
ETA I know all that hinges on how sensitive one is to gluten.0 -
Weekend challenges? Mother's day is tomorrow, with that, any additional challenges? Or have you left instructions to just give a pass to a spa day or running gear?
Me? Nah. No gifs of temptation here.
DH is reassessing his dietary goals, I've started a grocery list. We'll see what's on this week's menu when he's sorted his goals out. I anticipate eggs, cheese and cheese whisps (that I should make rather than buy), kombucha, watermelon and possibly avocado on my menu all week.
I ate all that pizza yesterday, like 6 slices, to fuel today's activities. I'm happy to say the additional calories/carbs we're a good call. Dh was wiped out, but he did run his whole hour out, I ran/biked. I didn't have that post run crash, but again I didn't exert myself like he did. I also didn't seem to experience the post run dumb dumbs. I bet I could have done simple math. I concluded the soleus pain is form, perhaps shoes.
I'll plan on adding some "not pizza" calories/carbs for subsequent "run" days. Save the 'za for longer runs. We have a new fig tree, I'm hoping it'll become my running food! Mmm, figs without preservatives!0 -
We are supposed to see my aunt & uncle tomorrow as they are in town this weekend. Not sure if it will be breakfast or brunch.
The real challenge will be the ice cream cake in the fridge. There are still servings for like 20 people.0 -
@Elise4270 With celiac I can't just take the bread off. I wish I could. It'd make life so much easier. LOL
I made a waffle, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich for after my 7 miles this morning. Not sure about the rest of the day. Did some loose meal planning and will run to Target tomorrow to pick up some peppers and cheese for the plan.2 -
Didn't run today and coming off our family BBQ yesterday and probably too many chips and carbs, I planned to eat better today. Nah - more chips... and carbs, lots and lots of carbs and I have NO idea why... I never eat chips - don't buy them but this weekend was all about chips. Also my DH made a fabulous brunch (eggs, avocado, bacon and pastries - so many pastries from the Cuban bakery... scones and apple strudel! Oh my!) and dinner (steak, shared baked potato, asparagus) and wine and then ice cream for dessert. Tomorrow is another day and I will start again! And Do Better!!0
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