Runners that need some nutritional accountability
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Weekly food plans...
We have so much food in the fridge so the plan is to eat whatever is there! I will be cooking round #2 of the stuffed peppers tomorrow or Wednesday. My husband smoked ribs for Father's Day and we have tons leftover so that will be at least one or two dinners. We also bought fresh ravioli at Costco and we need to eat one package and I will freeze the other but then that kinda defeats the whole idea of 'fresh pasta'... Tonight is a big salad with rotisserie chicken, green olives, blue cheese, avocado and all kinds of lettuces and veggies.
Also we bought our first box of white nectarines at Costco and I had one today on my yogurt - so amazingly good! I am hoping to get some off my tree later this summer if the squirrels, beetles and birds don't get to them first. I am going to go to Home Depot this week to see if I can get some netting to cover the tree. Not sure it will stop the squirrels but for sure it helped with the birds and beetles the last couple of years.
My big issue is eating lunch - I just don't seem to be getting it in by the time I run, stretch, roll and shower it is usually lunch time and I haven't eaten breakfast so I eat breakfast at lunch time...I guess the solution to that is to go to bed earlier so I am up and out running earlier and everything shifts - right?
Pictures for cuteness
and to make you hungry for ribs!
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Ahhhh Hobbs!
I didn't get my snack and dinner logged yesterday. Gonna do that this morning.0 -
He is the funniest do ever - sat out there pretty much the entire day 'guarding' the smoker! The meat was too spicy with the dry rub on it for him but he did get a bit of meat and fat from under all of that for his guard service!
@RunsOnEspresso - GET THAT LOGGING DONE - NOW!! (caps intentional)
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I did log yesterday finally! Been a crazy day so haven't gotten to logging my lunch today. But I will!2
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@shanaber - I love Hobbes
Yesterday morning I got up at 4:30, ran to the local school track and joined a group of fellow (waaay fast) runners for a 5AM speed session, cool down run to Starbucks for an iced Americano (to which I added a scoop of protein powder) followed by a mile and a half walk home. After my shower, I took the puppers for a walk. I had 20K steps in before I left for work. I also did an hour of strength training after work. So yesterday I was hungry. Very, very hungry. And of course I used it all as an excuse to eat loads of candy and some fake ice cream. Somebody brought a pint of blueberry cardamon So Delicious vegan soy ice cream to our party a few weeks back and it never got eaten. I took care of that. It was actually really, really good. I also drank wine. Not my best day, but I am totally going to nail today!2 -
@lporter229 - when I run in the morning and train in the afternoon/evening (yesterday for me too) I am hungry (so hungry) the next morning but not so much that evening.
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Last official run this morning before my HM on Saturday. My weight trend line is finally headed downward and not up or toward maintenance. Gonna be a nutty Saturday with race day eats and a few days next week in CA with hubby (already prelogged my In N Out Burger meal). It's been a pretty active week so I've had some hunger, but having some popcorn at bedtime has really helped. I've been eating small bits throughout the day. It's not my usual favorite way to eat, but it's working.
@lporter229 I've made that shwarma from SkinnyTaste twice now and the family is hooked. Holy cow it is good! We're having it this week on pita bread instead of over quinoa for a change, but I'm pretty much making batches of it because it's all my teenager wants to eat! Shwarma and feta all day long for that kid.4 -
@fitoverfortymom -We really liked it too and chicken is not a favorite of mine or my husband. I think I will make it again next week. It's a great summer meal. Last night my hubby called me from work and said he had to take some out of town colleagues out for dinner, so I cancelled my planned turkey burgers and whipped up this for myself using some shrimp I had in the freezer. It was quite yummy. Shrimp is sauteed in garlic and olive oil with smoked paprika and lime juice. the veggies are zucchini, yellow squash, corn and cherry tomatoes. tonight I guess it will be turkey burgers.
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@lporter229 I would eat that all day long. Hubby doesn't eat shrimp, but I could do a chicken version for him. It's a crap shoot when it comes to seafood in Colorado. I love anything with smoked paprika and buy a big tub of it from Costco.0
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I resisted the temptation/thought to indulge today when i knew i had pushed myself physically. That whole thought that i deserve a treat. My legs are feeling stronger and each passing week i have less itb related pain. My pace is improving.
I am slightly annoyed that the scale and mirror aren't where i want them to be. Work out hard for a week or two and why havent i 6 pack abs? Why do i still have chicken legs and chunky arm pits?
Progress is so slow.
Least my "do better" diet is paying off. I couldn't bring myself to have fast food.
I'm hangin' tough. Sticking to my training plan too.
ETA sometime ago we did a spreadsheet to track our measurements. Im bad about keeping up with it. But since i have a bit of frustration with the scale i thought to update it. If you wanna use it here it is: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fkoCt23jGMmLaiaj03G5NOo0BbJEaGLwPNDeROJTNVs/edit?usp=drivesdk0 -
For the first day in ages I'm under on calories. I mean, I've got 2 hours before bed yet but I'm almost 700 calories in the green. I've eaten so much lately I'm totally cool with low net cals for one day.
I had a coworker ask if I'd lost weight which was kind of nice since the scale has actually gone the other way. I can see the difference but it's a good reminder that others really aren't scrutinizing me that closely.3 -
@fitoverfortymom - you should have really nice weather while you are here in So Cal! I whine about it being hot but it is not nearly as hot as the rest of the country and Santa Monica should be cool (for running) in the mornings and warm in the afternoons!
@lporter229 - that. shrimp looks great! I like paprika too. Good thing because I married a Hungarian guy
@Elise4270 - I keep thinking now that I am running consistently again I should see my weight trending down again right? Right?!?
@sarahthes - those questions are the best compliments! I think it really takes time for a small gain (even 20 lbs) to be noticeable to someone else. We all notice it right away in how we feel and how our clothes fit but others - not so much.
I am going through the sh$t nothing fits mode and not because they are too big... it is getting warm and I want to wear my summer tops and they are all too tight. Even my jeans, while I can get them on and buttoned I have to admit are too tight too. I am going through old pictures to make a photo collage for my daughter and looking back at pictures from a long time ago (5-6 years) and I think 'damn I look SO much better'... until I see pictures from 2 years ago and I think 'damn what happened? I need to get back to there!'
I ate well yesterday, was starving today but did ok... I am still holding at down just 1lb ... it is NOT enough! I did make another appointment with the nutritionist for July. We'll see if she has any new thoughts or approaches. I have also been using popcorn as a snack. I did make oatmeal raisin cookies over the weekend and there may have been an incident or two. I managed to stuff one bag into the freezer now need to find a way to fit the other one in too (out of sight out of mind)!1 -
@shanaber Clothes that are too tight put me in the worst mood. I have a pair of work pants that fit fine last week, this week I'd like to burn them. I suspect PMS with my added exercise is the culprit. I have added a a few calories back... So...um.... It could be partly irresponsible eating.
I gain weight with exercise. You're adding more miles, does that happen with you?
Good luck with the oatmeal cookies. Haha! I dont like the things!0 -
me again.
Still having MASSIVE running motivation issues. Didn't get out even for a short run this morning, my last before my marathon on Saturday, because I thought, why risk injury? I really hope that at 8.30am or soon after on Saturday morning I find that missing mojo. Otherwise i'ts going to be a LONG day....
I'm eating a ton however. Last night I sat there with yet another pack of chocolate biscuits, before cooking dinner. BUT, I had a revelation. Part of why I've been feeling a bit stodgy and lethargic recently, is probably down to me eating all of the wrong stuff. I remembered that when I stuff myself with fresh fruit and yoghurt, I feel WAY better and full of energy than when I stuff myself full of bad things or loads of starchy carby things.
So I went and ate ALL the fruit.
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girlinahat wrote: »me again.
Still having MASSIVE running motivation issues. Didn't get out even for a short run this morning, my last before my marathon on Saturday, because I thought, why risk injury? I really hope that at 8.30am or soon after on Saturday morning I find that missing mojo. Otherwise i'ts going to be a LONG day....
I'm eating a ton however. Last night I sat there with yet another pack of chocolate biscuits, before cooking dinner. BUT, I had a revelation. Part of why I've been feeling a bit stodgy and lethargic recently, is probably down to me eating all of the wrong stuff. I remembered that when I stuff myself with fresh fruit and yoghurt, I feel WAY better and full of energy than when I stuff myself full of bad things or loads of starchy carby things.
So I went and ate ALL the fruit.
LOL! Least the fruit didnt go bad!
As to the lack of motivation, 1. Maybe you need the added down time. 2. Maybe its a bit of anxiety/nervousness with the up coming race?
Or both. I always get ansy before a race, no matter the distance. You could always have a nice walk to clear your head, and give those running muscles a bit of exercise.0 -
yeah @Elise4270 I have held off any long runs because I kept feeling nigggles everywhere and didn't want to push it, but I think most of my lack of motivation is due to wondering what's the point in a short run if I'm saving myself for a long run? There's also a bit of feeling like I've already achieved my goal by completing the long-run-before-marathon-day bit.
Other people have issues going into taper. Me? Loving it.
now to just not mess up my diet/nutrition, and find the biggest can of bug killer as there are swarms of evil biting flies that leave burn-like buboes on the flesh at the marathon venue. I kid you not, google 'Blandford Fly'. Mozzies have nothing on these beasties.)1 -
@shanaber I am really excited for the trip. I also visited back in December I think and it was in the lower 60's as a high (which actually was about the same as it was here in Denver). I'll run early and I think I'm going to run from Santa Monica to Venice Beach and back rather than running aimlessly toward Malibu. I have a HM on Saturday so it will be my first run (on Tuesday) post-race so I intend to take it easy and just enjoy being by ocean, stop to take pictures, etc.
@girlinahat I am in a small taper before my Saturday race and I'm enjoying it more than I usually do. I have a lot to get done the next few days, so not having to wake up so early is doing me some favors. I do, however, have to foam roll and do some psoas work because I'm pretty knotty at the moment.
I have a lunch with some coworkers today which I think I can keep under 1000 calories. I'll probably eat close to maintenance today, but I have a little buffer with exercise calories, plus with the race this week, too much deficit is not a great idea.0 -
I've been logging! I am holding myself accountable by posting a screen shot to my insta story of my finished log. Lol4
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Well I had successfully made it 5 days without any snacking, only eating at meals, and my weight was finally starting to trend down again. And then last night I ruined my streak by having a late night snack fest- 1 piece of roti (270 cal), 3 frozen waffles (270) with maple syrup (300? cal), a serving of the caribbean beans and rice that was supposed to be for lunches (420 cal), and half a bar of dark chocolate (140 cal). I elected not to weight myself this morning since I knew it would be bad. I will say that the evening snacking was 100% stress related- we just found out that my boyfriend's sister has been getting beat up by her boyfriend. He stopped by their apartment yesterday and threatened to hurt her family if she didn't leave with him. She stayed inside and the police were called, but CPD could only issue a restraining order. Manny thinks this guy will come back around anyway so he went to the north side to stay with his family for a few days. I am of course worried what will happen if the guy does come back, so yeh stress levels are at an all-time high.
My goal for today is to do the next right thing, and not let one bad evening turn into days or weeks of overeating. Breakfast was chocolate PB overnight oats and strawberry lemonade kombucha post-run. I have lunch packed (more of the caribbean beans and rice, plus spicy steamed cabbage) and intentionally left my money at home (no vending machine trips...) so things should be fine until I get home from the lab. I do have a bottle of turmeric ginger kombucha stashed in the work fridge just in case I get some afternoon cravings. I'm planning to make refried beans, fajita veggies, homemade tortillas, tomatillo salsa, and avo for dinner. I love refried beans so hopefully having one of my all-time favorite meals planned will help keep me from snacking or ordering take out instead! What do the rest of you have on the menu for today?2 -
@girlinahat I'm also tapering right now (very short taper for a 10K this weekend), and have been enjoying it more than I should! Like @fitoverfortymom I'm enjoying being able to sleep in a bit more. And having a good reason to skip strength training!
@RunsOnEspresso nice job getting back into the logging! I like the idea of posting it to your insta story, sounds like a good way to hold yourself accountable 1 -
@girlinahat - I have motivation issues too sometimes and then I have an amazing run and it fixes it. This morning I didn't want to run and I woke up feeling like what the heck am I doing this for, I'm not even losing any weight? I sat and talked to myself about all the reasons I run and why I should get out and run today, especially so I can finish respectably my SF HM with my daughter in July. I ended up having an amazing run all in all. As far as the food is concerned, you are supposed to be carb loading for at least a week leading up to your marathon so I think you are doing well with that!
Maybe after the marathon a change of running location/scenery would help? Some new trails?
@Elise4270 - I do gain with exercise (strength training primarily or a long run) but more from inflammation I think and it usually it comes right back down after a day or two. I am hoping sticking to being consistent with my runs and getting in tempos and intervals will help and hopefully will help with the HM too!
@fitoverfortymom - In N Out has your order ready
You will have to look for whales and dolphins when you are running. We have been seeing lots of dolphins when we are at the dog beach, they seem to enjoy hanging out with the surfers.
@ariceroni - yikes! I would be stress eating too! Stay safe and I hope the entire family is safe too, especially your BF's sister!
@RunsOnEspresso - I saw this on FB and thought of you!
So what's for dinner? I am making the last of the stuffed peppers tonight and tomorrow I think will be pasta night (fresh sausage and spinach ravioli from Costco).1 -
My dinner tonight is ice cold Halo s'mores ice cream. Mmm!0
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Cold sandwiches for dinner since it's currently 30C, we face west and there's no air conditioning. Watermelon and ice cream later (not together).
I intend to go for a walk later and maybe do some really light strength training.
Goal is to have a 250-500 cal deficit for the day.1 -
@shanaber That is so me! Especially when places say they have gf options and it's just salads.0
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We made it another week.
I want to do a version of the duathlon tomorrow to gain some confidence. I want to add some calories today, but cant decide on what in particular would be the best choices. My first thought is pizza. But i havent been doing bread/wheat or any grains. So i dont want to tempt myself in to undoing the progress I've made with the do better choices.
Ideas?
So far I'm leaning towards a loaded baked potato. I can not eat as much in one sitting anymore. I use to be able to eat a whole big *kitten* tater, or even 2/3 a pizza. So i guess itd be lunch and dinner.
I do have roast and taters at home. No meat Friday might just not get observed today.
@sarahthes 30c and no AC. I'd die. A few summers as a teenager in Dallas Texas we didnt have AC. Couldn't afford it. I spent a lot of time at a friend's house.
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@sarahthes - we used to eat cantaloupe and ice cream together in the summer! The cantaloupe makes a nice little bowl for the ice cream
I also would die in that heat with no air conditioning... In Idaho growing up we didn't have air conditioning either (it's a dry heat my mom would say). I would just move into the basement. Put a sleeping bag on the floor at night.
@Elise4270 - baked potato sounds great! Or even just a bunch of different lightly steamed veggies with a bit of cheese on top.1 -
Hmmm. So yesterday's lunch with coworkers spiraled into a very snacky afternoon. Many calories over, but not feeling super hungry today, so we'll ride the wave I guess. HM tomorrow, so it's maintenance eating anyway. Actually having a teeny-tiny TOM at the moment, even with Mirena, so that explains a bit. Today's weight up a bit, but still trending down.1
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I ate the giant potato. I'm now struggling to stay awake. Must have caffeine.0
