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StiringWendel

Is my food diary public? I didn't think so. If it is....ignore it! What a mess!! :blushing: I've often got my breakfast under 'snack' and my dinner under 'lunch' and all kinds of stuff. It's crazy.

alf, I'll email you an example, but I don't have any specific advise on snacks. I have two snacks a day, one of which is a slice of my homemade bread with natural unsalted peanut butter, and the other is a homemade granola bar. So, when it comes to snacks at least, I've pretty much cut out all processing. It takes some work....but I'm enjoying the results.

TxMs, welcome back! My prayers continue to go out to your brother-in-law and your entire family.

duffy, good to see you again! I have a question for you since you run long distances. A friend of my recently ran a 10K and she said about 90 minutes after the race, her body completely collapsed. She was nauseous and chilled and such. She was thinking it had to do with her diet. She said she drank plenty of water and was eating bananas, but she still had a pretty adverse reaction to the run (this was the longest distance she has run). Any thoughts? Since I'm not a long distance runner, I really couldn't help her out. Any input would be appreciated.

april, I have no more thoughts on your trip to Europe than those already expressed. Go and have fun!! It is so beautiful over there.

It was a busy day, and my husband is having hand surgery tomorrow, so the next couple of days could be crazy. I'm planning on taking it easy after tomorrow morning for a couple of days before starting P90X. Both mentally and physically, though, I feel very ready to start.

duffyzmom

Morning - Stiring - 90 minutes is too long to go without electrolytes or energy. I was trained that after 45 minutes your body depletes its glycogen stores and begins to draw energy from any where it can get it. This makes you feel horrible. When I am doing long runs, I try to incorporate electrolytes around the 30 min mark and simple sugers around every 45 minutes or less. I personally cannot stomach gatorade so I use eLoad but any drink that has a good mix of electorlytes will work. When you hear of people (usually women getting sick at long runs - it is because they have only been drinking water and not replacing their electrolytes) For my energy I prefer the brand GU it gives you 100 calories and a mix of electrolytes, there are all kinds of energy supplements. I've even run with people who just carry bite size high sugar snacks- like jelly beans or fig newtons.

Here is my schedule for a long run - I ingest something every 10 minutes
1-water
2-water
3-eload
4-eload
5-water and GU
6-water
7-water
8-eload
9-eload
10-water and GU
This schedule repeats on longer runs.

During my full marathon - I ended up taking 6 GUs and added an IBuprofen at the half way point.

alf1163

Good morning!!! How is everyone doing? I am feeling great! I finished lean 3, 4th wk of Lean for Life of ChaLean. Getting ready to have some fun with my son today. We are going bowling, then to lunch and then to Dave and Busters. Taking off from work today, I am so bored at my job.

Stiring, you eat very healthy. I have days like that, actually most days, but I do stray at times. :laugh: I hear so much about Trader Joes but we dont have that here. Are you following P90X diet recommendations? I will do the Classic round as well although the lean one sounds good too. I am not looking into losing anymore weight but I do want to get leaner and stronger. I am done reading the nutrition book yet but it looks like I should not follow the fat shredder phase, not sure, what do you guys think?

Duffy, good tips. The other day I did 12 miles, run/walk, and it was pretty hot. I did not even take water with me, I know kinda stupid. But I felt fine, no problems at all. Not too long ago my husband and I did about 11 miles, jog/walk, and did not take anything either. I do drink a lot of water throughout the day every day but I worry about my husband because he does not drink as much water and does not eat as well as I do. We signed up for the half marathon in Nov and they will have water/energy stations so we will use those. We are jogging/walking mostly. My husband said it was ok if I wanted to split but I want to stay with him so our goal is to finish it within 3 hrs. Stiring, your friend might not have been well hydrated or perhaps did not eat well before the race. 10K is a little over 6 miles.

Ok, gotta go. Talk to you later!!! Have a great day!! :flowerforyou:

StiringWendel

Thanks for your input duffy and alf!! I didn't even think of electrolytes, to be honest. I was thinking more about food. I'll be sure to pass that along to her. She was training for a half marathon, but after her experience with the 10K, she's decided it isn't for her. I'd hate to see her give up on it if her problems can be addressed. Thanks again!

alf, no I don't plan on following the P90X diet recommendations. I don't do well following diet plans at all. :embarassed: I'll probably have a look through the nutrition guide to see if there is anything I can/should incorporate into my diet over the 90 days, but that's about as far as it will probably go for me. I think I might try to add more protein to my diet than I've been eating recently to help in the muscle recovery. And I plan on trying to keep my diet as clean as possible (limit alcohol and sweets) to get as much definition as I can. In other words, I plan on doing what I did throughout STS, except eating about 1000 calories more a day than I was at times during that program!

And at your weight/height, I'm not so sure you need to be doing the 'fat shredder' phase....most especially if you are going to continue to train for the half marathon. While I know I've just spent a couple of days talking about how women don't get any benefits from carb loading, I also think it is important to maintain a good balance of carbs/protein, especially if you are going to be doing endurance activities (like running distances). In my opinion, the 'fat shredder' phase may be way too low on carbs for you to be able to successfully sustain that level of activity. But your body will be able to make that determination for me better than I can, of course.

I'm going to be doing a circuit workout this morning, followed by a good long stretch. I'm not sure if I'm going to do a workout tomorrow (I know I'll take Saturday off). I'll see how I feel after today, but I want to make sure my body is good and rested before starting this new program.

Hope everybody has a good day. :flowerforyou:

duffyzmom

Alf: No Water? :drinker: I say you better drink up - The coach that trained me for my first half demanded we carry water for any run over 5K and electrolytes over 10K. After Chicago 07 - I carry my own water even in organized events because I'm usually toward the back end and I have a fear they will be out by the time I hit the last few stations.

You will have so much fun running a half with your husband. On one of my half marathons, I ran with a friend who had been going through a lot of stuff with her aging parents and had missed a lot of the training runs. She kept wanting me to go on ahead but it was a great experience sticking with her. We ended up finishing 2:48 but I wouldn't miss it for the world and can understand the joy runners get from pacing their slower friends.

zebras

Speaking of water guys and girls...

I was seeing a lot of postings about everyone tracking their water intake, so I've been making an extra effort this week. I am a good water drinker anyhow, but I've managed to do about 80 oz during the day at work, probably counteracted by three 8 oz cups of coffee, and at least another 10 oz at home. At the same time I've been doing this, I've been getting cold at work. I am never cold. Not even in winter. Do you think its a coincidence? I expected to feel more cold in the winter as I lost weight, and actually bought a winter coat for next winter, but my weight hasn't changed substantially since last week, the only thing that's changed is upping my water intake about 30 oz a day.

Thanks in advance for your input!

cardigirl

zebras, I don't know if the water is making you feel the cold more or not, but I've noticed as I've dropped the weight that I am less affected by temps. Like, the humidity, which used to drive me round the bend, now is merely uncomfortable, and the cold doesn't seem to get to me.

Don't know if it's related to losing weight, exercising more, or advancing age :laugh:, but I like it.

tron3002

String... I don't know if your food diary is on public. I just noticed that you were able to view them when someone posted a question about their eating habits and someone replied by saying "I looked at your food journal...." So I thought I'd see if you could.

Zebras... I dont know about the water making you cold. I know now that I lost a couple of pounds that I get colder faster than others but I also have low blood pressure and my husband thinks that has something to do with it also.

Today I'm gonna clean the house and my youngest daughter is coming over with her 2 pups to visit. She just got a little Yorkie to entertain her Chihuahua. So needless to say its gonna be dog central here. I have 2, my eldest who just moved back in has 2, and with my youngest coming over that totals 6. Crazy!!!

zebras

Tron:

I didn't think about my blood pressure. I'm on BP medicine right now, but I'm supposed to be watching it in between doctor's visits as I lose weight in case it goes too low. I will be very pleased if its going lower, and I can lower my medicine and hopefully get off it entirely at some point.

thanks all for the advice!

Texssippian

Speaking of water, I have a big insulated cup at work and one at home. I can usually drink 32 ounces at work and and about 24 ounces at home in one day. Went out to lunch with my kids and had a reuben sandwich. I was been downing water ever since. I can REALLY tell when I have had a sodium laden meal.

Alf: I have stopped eating cottage cheese because of the sodium. I found a recipe to make your own on the internet but have been chicken to try it.

Daughter leaves tomorrow for Austin and UT. Taking the kids and hubby to our favorite Italian restaurant in an old house. Hopefully can find something not full of sodium.

Shopped for 4 hours this afternoon with my daughter. I think that is enough of a work out for one day.

Feels very strange for tomorrow to be Friday. I went back to work on Wednesday and we worked out with our trainer Wednesday night instead of the usual Monday night. Glad tomorrow is Friday, but it feels like Wednesday to me! Take care all.

Swissmiss

HELP...I have been sooo bad. I guess it is because I am getting so close to my goal. I have eaten so much junk the past few days. I am so ashamed.:embarassed: I vow to do better starting tomorrow right after I go to breakfast with my husband. (We already have this planned).

singfree

Good morning!

Reporting day! Everything is going fairly smoothly with Insanity. On Sunday I will finish week 4 of the workouts. Next week is recovery week, so no plyo or bone jarring exercises for me. Just some stretching and biking/ walking. My weight seems to be holding at around 150 lbs. In the mirror I am really starting to get lean. (Some of my 32" waist pants are even a bit loose). Glad I saved them...

Now if I can only clean up the eating a bit. MOST times I eat well, but there are those other times...:grumble:

Swiss, don't worry about an occasional "off the wagon" day. But if you string a bunch of those days together, well...let's not go there. Here's your virtual "kick" in the pants!!! We're here for ya!!

Good luck to the mighty P90X gals!!!! Enjoy the new journey!! :drinker:

Let's all have a happy and safe weekend!!!!!!


PS----APRIL!!!! Bon Voyage & a big Gute Reise in Deutschland, Oesterreich und Schweiz!!!!

duffyzmom

Happy Friday!

My weight seems to be holding steady and this week my eating has been pretty good minus the piece of warm zuchini bread last night. It just smelled too good. Plus I did use applesauce and half whole wheat floor so it wasn't too bad of a desert. I did much better on water intake this week- part of my prerace practice. My 10 mile race is next Saturday so the next week my goals will be to eat 6 healthy meals/snacks, get all my water, and get plenty of sleep.

Have a great weekend all!

zebras

Very Happy Friday All:

I am holding steady from last week, or let's say I'm back to where I starte which is still down 5 lbs since I began MFP. I upped my water take and my exercise this week, so I'm looking forward to some progress next week!

alf1163

HELP...I have been sooo bad. I guess it is because I am getting so close to my goal. I have eaten so much junk the past few days. I am so ashamed.:embarassed: I vow to do better starting tomorrow right after I go to breakfast with my husband. (We already have this planned).

Don't feel bad Swiss :frown: I've been doing the same lately so you are not alone. :noway: Let's commit together to do better starting today. :flowerforyou:

alf1163

I am sooooo tired...:yawn: No weigh in this morning. I will be doing the P90X fit test this afternoon and I will weigh myself and take measurements tomorrow morning. I might go for a jog/walk with my husband tomorrow morning if he is up to it, if not, I will take a break in preparation for the X on Sunday. I am excited but nervous at the same time. :noway: My little pain on the side of my left knee has come back some so I am nervous about plyo...I still want to start the program though.

April, have a safe trip!! :drinker: Can't wait to hear about it when you come back and I hope we get to see pictures! :flowerforyou:

singfree

Alf, why not try one of those small straps you place below the knee for support. I use one every time I do jumping or plyo (any Insanity) workout. Not one of those big knee supports, but one that is only about 1" wide. It really help me. I would never be able to take the daily bashing without it. P90X doesn't do plyo all the time, just once per week. Good luck!

Swissmiss

Alf, I wear one of those straps that singfree is talking about. I have tenonitis that started when I was pregnant with my sixth baby. I still use one at work and sometimes when I am in Zumba class.

tron3002

Swiss... I know what your talking about when it comes to eating. I did so well when I had a goal but now that I reached it I'm having trouble finding a goal that I can stick to. I've tried telling myself... After I reach this weight I'll buy that dress. But that didn't work. I don't know how to get my mind re focused:explode:

So I weighed myself today. I am up .5 of a pound. That seems to be my story. Gain a half a pound one week. Lose a half a pound the next. Like I said before, I need to get myself disciplined again and I am having a hard time doing that.

StiringWendel

Hey all. Just a little time to check in.

Swissmiss, don't be ashamed about what you are eating. There is nothing to be ashamed about. Eating is just....eating. If today that means eating ice cream, then eat ice cream. Tomorrow, that might mean eating a salad. I totally believe in balance and most definitely don't believe that eating should be associated with any sense of guilt or a feeling of being ashamed. It just is what it is, and today is a new day that may include a slightly different approach to your food than yesterday did.

tron, it could be that, now that you've reached one goal, it would actually be a good thing to sit there for a little while and give yourself a break. I know other people on the forum to that....diet for a few months and then maintain for a few months. As long as you are maintaining (and you seem to be doing that very well), there is no harm in what you are doing. Maybe in a little while you'll feel the determination again to lose a little more (if you so desire, of course!) But my concern is if you force yourself to do it now when you aren't motivated to do it, you may end up throwing your hands in the air out of frustration and just walking away. So take the time you need and trust that, eventually, your motivation will come back.

I weighed 99.9 this morning, so not much change from last week....which is good. I'm still working on gaining back up to about five pounds, but stopping the weight loss is my first goal. Hopefully, I've achieved that (for real this time...because I thought I had a few times in the past), and then with P90X, I hopefully can gain back a little weight (I know it won't all be muscle, but I'd rather gain weight while doing a strength training program like P90X than not).

I did a really tough cardio/interval session this morning. My plan was to do a light workout today, but when I went to put the DVD in the player, my fingers said 'You feel like working out hard'...so I did. But my body feels good, so I'm just going with it. I'll take tomorrow off, and, hopefully, have all the energy I had this morning on Sunday when I start P90X.

alf, I'm sorry about your knee! Just take it easy. :flowerforyou:

april, have a great trip! :drinker:

I hope everybody has a good weekend.

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: I definitely will listen to any advice that you give Stiring. You look great.

I am having a bad day. I am so depressed. Having family problems. I don't feel like exercising but then, I also do not feel like eating.

mkwood10

Swiss............sorry to hear you're having a rough time.........hang in there!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Just remember, they may be family, but only you can control how you react to whatever is going on. YOU ARE STRONG AND YOU CAN GET THRU IT!!!!
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Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: mkwood, thanks for the support. I have been told many times that I have low self-esteem and therefor allow people to walk all over me. I know that this is true and is what is causing my depression. I have started to eat. Healthy food also. One good thing is that when I am having a bad day I don't over eat. I do the opposite and can't eat.

alf1163

Swiss, (((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I know it is easier said than done but try to just think about yourself. Take care of yourself first and foremost. I know you are doing that and it is great!!!! As MK said you cannot do much when it comes to other people's problems including family and it is best to let them figure things out instead of being pulled into their problems. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Swissmiss

Thank you alf. I get so much wonderful support here. Love you all!!

tron3002

Swiss.... I hope things get better. Dont let others get you down. I know its easier said than done sometimes. Take a bath, read a good book, something that you enjoy that relaxes you. Tune the rest of the world out if only for one day:flowerforyou:

Swissmiss

I really should have gone to the YMCA . Exercised and then used the steam room and whirlpool. I will probably do this tomorrow. I am drinking a wonderful glass of red wine right now. Yep, I added it to my foods.

singfree

Swiss, the red wine is just the thing for you! Relax...have a glass of wine, kick back and read a trashy romance novel!! You are great and you're doing great too!! I think stress is a problem for most of us. Trying to relax is a big component of weight loss and well being. Hey, I think I'll join you with a nice glass of Cabernet, cheers!

Swissmiss

Thanks sing...bottoms up.

cardigirl

Sending hugs and positive thoughts your way, Swiss. Sorry it's been such a tough weekend for you. It's okay to take some time and take care of yourself. Recharge! We all need to do it.

You are a great person, and you have accomplished much of your goal. Feel proud of what you have done so far!
:drinker: I'll raise a glass of wine with you! Hang in there!