Sooooo...
I did well with the elimination diet, I really did. Until Christmas Eve and then I gave in to sugar and have not crawled back out of it. And by Christmas when the cheese plate was set out before dinner I caved again with Dairy. And then as long as I had already given in to 2/3 of my eliminated stuff I just gave in to gluten too to have it over with. I can't say that I feel achy or much different, but I do feel as if I am retaining more water - which would make sense. I haven't eaten a ton of dairy since then as I'm beginning to think that may be the issue.
I weighed myself this morning and was up to 129.6, which is not surprising with the amount of undiscipline I've had in the last week.
Today I got back to oatmeal for breakfast and trying to eat mainly plant based throughout the day. I have not jumped back on the complete plant based wagon yet, but I will next week. I have a hard time starting things in the middle of the week. I will be better this week, but won't kick it in hard core until Monday.
Now my biggest thing is trying to decide what to do for workouts. I haven't worked out since mid-end of November. It has been nice to not have the added thing in my day to figure out - especially while I've been busy with Christmas - but its time to get back to it.
I'm considering:
1) running 3x/week + body weight workouts & yoga
2) swimming 3x/week + body weight workouts & yoga
3) P90x + running 2x/week
If I begin p90x next week, then week 8 - a rest week - would fall right when we're in the Dominican Republic. That would work out well. I might do that - have to think about it some more.
Not sure about the running/swimming thing. I miss running. I don't want to not be a runner. I'm just wondering if it causes me too much pain. And I would like swimming except for the 15 minute drive to/from the gym. It doesn't seem like a lot, but it feels like a huge burden.
I have 4 days to figure this out. I'm thinking, though, that I may be in the mood for p90x.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
December 11, 2012
Day 8
weight: 126.2
workout: none
Currently taking: NKStim, glucosamine (for arthritis & joints), Vit D3, and Vit b6.
one year ago
I'm totally kicking this elimination diet's butt. I have been gluten / dairy / sugar free for 8 days now and its totally fine. I caved to some wine on Friday and Saturday night and caved to caffeine on Saturday.
Friday morning I suddenly got terribly nauseous around 9:30, I took another sip of my tea and threw up. My stomach didn't calm down for a while after that. Saturday morning I felt the same way, although I fended off the vomiting. By that point, too, I was so incredibly tired by 7:30 at night for the previous 2 nights I could have gone to bed and slept until the morning. Detox was kicking my butt.
I gave in because I figured I'm not giving up coffee and wine for the rest of my life - if I have a sensitivity to those things then I've got a bigger problem.
I made it through the Edward Jones party on Saturday night without having gluten, dairy or sugar, which was actually not terribly hard - most of the appetizers (thats all we had) were just vegetables & meat. There was some cheese but I didn't have those. I also made it through cookie decorating with the Kooistra's without having anything. I think its easier for me to be all or nothing. I have a difficult time with moderation, I think.
Still waiting to figure out if this is going to help with any inflammation issues. So far my carpal tunnel is pretty much the same. My neck feels better, my back is the same, ankles & knees are better. I am wondering, though, how to know whether it is the acupuncture, the diet, or the supplements that is making the difference.
Also - decided to not workout for a few weeks so I don't confuse my body and make it sore when I'm trying to determine if food is causing trouble.
weight: 126.2
workout: none
Currently taking: NKStim, glucosamine (for arthritis & joints), Vit D3, and Vit b6.
one year ago
I'm totally kicking this elimination diet's butt. I have been gluten / dairy / sugar free for 8 days now and its totally fine. I caved to some wine on Friday and Saturday night and caved to caffeine on Saturday.
Friday morning I suddenly got terribly nauseous around 9:30, I took another sip of my tea and threw up. My stomach didn't calm down for a while after that. Saturday morning I felt the same way, although I fended off the vomiting. By that point, too, I was so incredibly tired by 7:30 at night for the previous 2 nights I could have gone to bed and slept until the morning. Detox was kicking my butt.
I gave in because I figured I'm not giving up coffee and wine for the rest of my life - if I have a sensitivity to those things then I've got a bigger problem.
I made it through the Edward Jones party on Saturday night without having gluten, dairy or sugar, which was actually not terribly hard - most of the appetizers (thats all we had) were just vegetables & meat. There was some cheese but I didn't have those. I also made it through cookie decorating with the Kooistra's without having anything. I think its easier for me to be all or nothing. I have a difficult time with moderation, I think.
Still waiting to figure out if this is going to help with any inflammation issues. So far my carpal tunnel is pretty much the same. My neck feels better, my back is the same, ankles & knees are better. I am wondering, though, how to know whether it is the acupuncture, the diet, or the supplements that is making the difference.
Also - decided to not workout for a few weeks so I don't confuse my body and make it sore when I'm trying to determine if food is causing trouble.
Monday, December 3, 2012
December 3, 2012
Day 1
weight: 128.4
Workout: p90x yoga
A year ago
Starting an elimination diet today to try to find out if I have a food sensitivity that is causing inflammation all over my body. I am committing to 2 weeks and if I don't feel better I'm going to have the blood test done.
Background:
This year I've really tried to figure out my body/health issues. Talked to my primary care physician this spring about carpal tunnel and what I considered to be a high heart rate while I was exercising. He sent me off to get an EMG for carpal tunnel and to the cardiologist for the heart. EMG came back as mild CTS in my right arm and the hand surgeon told me he wanted to wait 10 years to do surgery - which I think blows. Cardiologist had me do a stress test and said all was normal. My cholesterol at that point was 280, but I swear it was because I ate a bunch of bacon the weekend before at the regional. Anyway, at that point I decided I wasn't going back to my pcp for anything because now I just feel like its in my head.
I read online that chiropractors can help with CTS... takes me several months to finally go in to see one - and this time I like him (2 previous chiros that I saw for my back a few years ago made me uncomfortable with the way they were blatantly manipulating the insurance company). I told him that I feel like I have tendinitis everywhere - ankle, knee, elbow. I have CTS. I have herniated L4/L5 and my lower back gets stiff when I stand up from sitting. My neck has begun to hurt like my lower back. And I've tweaked something in my inner elbow that hurts quite often throughout the day. I feel like a mess. Everything hurts at some point - wrists, hips, back, neck, knees, ankles.
He started giving me adjustments for my neck and back and doing acupuncture for neck/back/CTS/inside elbow. He also ordered xrays of my neck - shows slight arthritis - and he's sure I have it in my lower back, too. Orders a blood test, which comes back showing that I have slightly low blood sugar and indications that I have a low-level infection, and low Vitamin D (cholesterol is now 231!) Gives me some herbal supplements for the infection, which end up clearing up a recurring blister I'd been having on the roof of my mouth since July 4th, as well as recent continual sores in my nose. Tells me I seem to be an inflammatory person - perhaps I have a food sensitivity and tells me about a blood test that is rather expensive and not covered by insurance. I asked if I could do an elimination diet instead.
So that is where I'm at. Today is Day 1 - eliminating gluten, dairy (except eggs), sugar, alcohol, caffeine, processed foods.
It is 4:55 and I'm feeling decent - haven't had a cup of coffee and have been fine (although now beginning to feel a slight headache, but I've been at the computer for several hours). I had steel-cut oats for breakfast (pretty sure those are gluten free, if not then I'm out of the whole thing), and a green smoothie & some almonds for lunch. Getting ready to have a hard-boiled egg and some figs or dates. Will be making lentil stew for dinner. I hope I feel different after these 2 weeks - I really want to figure out whats going on... I'm also having sleeping issues. I feel fine otherwise, just always kind of tired and achy/sore.
weight: 128.4
Workout: p90x yoga
A year ago
Starting an elimination diet today to try to find out if I have a food sensitivity that is causing inflammation all over my body. I am committing to 2 weeks and if I don't feel better I'm going to have the blood test done.
Background:
This year I've really tried to figure out my body/health issues. Talked to my primary care physician this spring about carpal tunnel and what I considered to be a high heart rate while I was exercising. He sent me off to get an EMG for carpal tunnel and to the cardiologist for the heart. EMG came back as mild CTS in my right arm and the hand surgeon told me he wanted to wait 10 years to do surgery - which I think blows. Cardiologist had me do a stress test and said all was normal. My cholesterol at that point was 280, but I swear it was because I ate a bunch of bacon the weekend before at the regional. Anyway, at that point I decided I wasn't going back to my pcp for anything because now I just feel like its in my head.
I read online that chiropractors can help with CTS... takes me several months to finally go in to see one - and this time I like him (2 previous chiros that I saw for my back a few years ago made me uncomfortable with the way they were blatantly manipulating the insurance company). I told him that I feel like I have tendinitis everywhere - ankle, knee, elbow. I have CTS. I have herniated L4/L5 and my lower back gets stiff when I stand up from sitting. My neck has begun to hurt like my lower back. And I've tweaked something in my inner elbow that hurts quite often throughout the day. I feel like a mess. Everything hurts at some point - wrists, hips, back, neck, knees, ankles.
He started giving me adjustments for my neck and back and doing acupuncture for neck/back/CTS/inside elbow. He also ordered xrays of my neck - shows slight arthritis - and he's sure I have it in my lower back, too. Orders a blood test, which comes back showing that I have slightly low blood sugar and indications that I have a low-level infection, and low Vitamin D (cholesterol is now 231!) Gives me some herbal supplements for the infection, which end up clearing up a recurring blister I'd been having on the roof of my mouth since July 4th, as well as recent continual sores in my nose. Tells me I seem to be an inflammatory person - perhaps I have a food sensitivity and tells me about a blood test that is rather expensive and not covered by insurance. I asked if I could do an elimination diet instead.
So that is where I'm at. Today is Day 1 - eliminating gluten, dairy (except eggs), sugar, alcohol, caffeine, processed foods.
It is 4:55 and I'm feeling decent - haven't had a cup of coffee and have been fine (although now beginning to feel a slight headache, but I've been at the computer for several hours). I had steel-cut oats for breakfast (pretty sure those are gluten free, if not then I'm out of the whole thing), and a green smoothie & some almonds for lunch. Getting ready to have a hard-boiled egg and some figs or dates. Will be making lentil stew for dinner. I hope I feel different after these 2 weeks - I really want to figure out whats going on... I'm also having sleeping issues. I feel fine otherwise, just always kind of tired and achy/sore.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Wednesday August 29, 2012
Workout: Run 3.17 miles
Weight: ?
One Year Ago
Ran this morning after getting Nora on the bus. I kind of dig this new schedule :) I get to run/workout from 7-8 now, rather than getting up at horrible times in the morning. Its nice!
Run was okay. I ran the first full mile without taking any breaks. My left lower back was clenching up pretty badly, but I gutted through it. I stretched at the water fountain... which usually helps make the second half of the run pain-free. But not today. Holy moly, my left lower back and left hip and outer thigh were burning. I didn't have a very successful second half run. I walked several times due to pain. I'm wondering if I need new shoes? I am proud of myself, though, for getting out there and for doing the first full mile (and a little more) without stopping to walk. At this point in my out-of-shapeness, THAT is success.
While on vacation, Dave and I talked about how we're out of shape and have gained a little weight and the fact that we really need different motivation to be healthy. Truly, I just don't want to be "that person" who is always gaining and losing the same 7 pounds. And I have been for the last couple of years. I just want to be healthy and live a healthy life - not just so I can weigh 125 lbs but for other reasons. We listed our reasons and I want to revisit mine periodically. Here they are:
I eat healthy, exercise and drink water because:
* I sleep better
* my skin is better
* i don't feel bloated and big
* my body will heal better and faster if I get sick or injured
* i don't want to be my parents
* i want to be active and not limited
* i don't want to take medications
* i feel more self-confident
* my back doesn't hurt
My mom has been very sick for the last year & a half. She spent a good portion of the summer in the hospital this year. I truly believe that a lot of it has to do with how poorly she eats and takes care of herself. At least the extent to which she healed / is healing, I believe. I don't want to be like that - I don't want the issues to begin with and I don't want to have the problems recovering that she has had. I want to live a healthy life.
One thing that we identified that hinders us - or creates issues for us - is that we go to is parents house once a week or so - sometimes more often. And they eat garbage all the time - never anything healthy. So we have to come up with a plan to bring food with us, which, frankly, is a very overwhelming thought to me. But we're going to have to do it.
Hopefully these couple of things will be motivation for us to get back on track to living a healthy lifestyle and getting back into shape.
Weight: ?
One Year Ago
Ran this morning after getting Nora on the bus. I kind of dig this new schedule :) I get to run/workout from 7-8 now, rather than getting up at horrible times in the morning. Its nice!
Run was okay. I ran the first full mile without taking any breaks. My left lower back was clenching up pretty badly, but I gutted through it. I stretched at the water fountain... which usually helps make the second half of the run pain-free. But not today. Holy moly, my left lower back and left hip and outer thigh were burning. I didn't have a very successful second half run. I walked several times due to pain. I'm wondering if I need new shoes? I am proud of myself, though, for getting out there and for doing the first full mile (and a little more) without stopping to walk. At this point in my out-of-shapeness, THAT is success.
While on vacation, Dave and I talked about how we're out of shape and have gained a little weight and the fact that we really need different motivation to be healthy. Truly, I just don't want to be "that person" who is always gaining and losing the same 7 pounds. And I have been for the last couple of years. I just want to be healthy and live a healthy life - not just so I can weigh 125 lbs but for other reasons. We listed our reasons and I want to revisit mine periodically. Here they are:
I eat healthy, exercise and drink water because:
* I sleep better
* my skin is better
* i don't feel bloated and big
* my body will heal better and faster if I get sick or injured
* i don't want to be my parents
* i want to be active and not limited
* i don't want to take medications
* i feel more self-confident
* my back doesn't hurt
My mom has been very sick for the last year & a half. She spent a good portion of the summer in the hospital this year. I truly believe that a lot of it has to do with how poorly she eats and takes care of herself. At least the extent to which she healed / is healing, I believe. I don't want to be like that - I don't want the issues to begin with and I don't want to have the problems recovering that she has had. I want to live a healthy life.
One thing that we identified that hinders us - or creates issues for us - is that we go to is parents house once a week or so - sometimes more often. And they eat garbage all the time - never anything healthy. So we have to come up with a plan to bring food with us, which, frankly, is a very overwhelming thought to me. But we're going to have to do it.
Hopefully these couple of things will be motivation for us to get back on track to living a healthy lifestyle and getting back into shape.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Tuesday August 28, 2012
Workout: 30DS level 1
Weight:?
Ugh, I am really out of shape. I consistently worked out over the summer, but I really only ran 2-3 times each week, i think. And it was all treadmill running because it was the most incredibly blasted hot summer in my life (temps in the mid 90s-100's for 5 weeks straight). And I was running slowly and at 0 incline.
So when i went to run outside last week - for the first time in a few months - it was not pretty. Or pleasant. At all. I sucked really bad. I couldn't run a mile straight. I walked a lot. And I ended up running 3.17 miles in 40 minutes. 2 days later I ran the same route in 38 minutes, so a bit of an improvement, but still struggled throughout the entire run. Soooo out of shape.
I did well with my weight throughout the summer until I went to Vegas in the middle of July. We had a whole lot of delays the night we flew in and ended up not eating from 3pm our time until 2:30am our time... and the only things open were food court garbage. And that set the course for the weekend of eating garbage - not a ton, but just crappy food. And I came home at 131 (left at 126/127). And I've struggled to get those pounds off. We had vacation 2 weeks ago and ate ice cream every night. Came home and weighed 133. So now I'm back to where I was last summer, but not feeling quite as content about it. I feel disgusting about myself - I don't feel good in my skin. I don't feel confident at all.
So last week (first week of school) I got back to eating super healthy - lots of plants, clean menu plan on e-mealz. This week I started counting calories on mfp again.
I really, really wish I could be doing P90x, but I have an injury inside my right elbow and I'm not sure I should be doing it. I am running outside - 3 miles - and doing 30 Day shred 2 days a week and yoga 1 day. I'm counting calories now, but next week I'm going to get serious about making sure I'm eating at regular intervals and meeting my calories (goal is 1600/day).
I was flipping out about all of this yesterday because it seemed so overwhelming and like it would never happen, but then I was reminded while reading The Me I Want To Be, by John Ortberg, that its not in my control - nothing is in my control. And that i don't need to do everything right now this very minute. And i don't need to plan my life so far ahead - just worry about today and do what I need to do today. Surrender my will, my health, my finances, my everything to jesus. Let him worry about it - because no amount of worry is going to solve the problems I perceive that I have.
So here we go - mission is to get back into good running shape and to get back down to 125. And to live today.
Weight:?
Ugh, I am really out of shape. I consistently worked out over the summer, but I really only ran 2-3 times each week, i think. And it was all treadmill running because it was the most incredibly blasted hot summer in my life (temps in the mid 90s-100's for 5 weeks straight). And I was running slowly and at 0 incline.
So when i went to run outside last week - for the first time in a few months - it was not pretty. Or pleasant. At all. I sucked really bad. I couldn't run a mile straight. I walked a lot. And I ended up running 3.17 miles in 40 minutes. 2 days later I ran the same route in 38 minutes, so a bit of an improvement, but still struggled throughout the entire run. Soooo out of shape.
I did well with my weight throughout the summer until I went to Vegas in the middle of July. We had a whole lot of delays the night we flew in and ended up not eating from 3pm our time until 2:30am our time... and the only things open were food court garbage. And that set the course for the weekend of eating garbage - not a ton, but just crappy food. And I came home at 131 (left at 126/127). And I've struggled to get those pounds off. We had vacation 2 weeks ago and ate ice cream every night. Came home and weighed 133. So now I'm back to where I was last summer, but not feeling quite as content about it. I feel disgusting about myself - I don't feel good in my skin. I don't feel confident at all.
So last week (first week of school) I got back to eating super healthy - lots of plants, clean menu plan on e-mealz. This week I started counting calories on mfp again.
I really, really wish I could be doing P90x, but I have an injury inside my right elbow and I'm not sure I should be doing it. I am running outside - 3 miles - and doing 30 Day shred 2 days a week and yoga 1 day. I'm counting calories now, but next week I'm going to get serious about making sure I'm eating at regular intervals and meeting my calories (goal is 1600/day).
I was flipping out about all of this yesterday because it seemed so overwhelming and like it would never happen, but then I was reminded while reading The Me I Want To Be, by John Ortberg, that its not in my control - nothing is in my control. And that i don't need to do everything right now this very minute. And i don't need to plan my life so far ahead - just worry about today and do what I need to do today. Surrender my will, my health, my finances, my everything to jesus. Let him worry about it - because no amount of worry is going to solve the problems I perceive that I have.
So here we go - mission is to get back into good running shape and to get back down to 125. And to live today.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Tuesday June 12, 2012
Ahhh, today redeemed yesterday!
Over the weekend I decided that I needed to suck it up and get outside to run and do it in the morning before everyone is up and moving. I used to do that and it was wonderful, but I've fallen out of the habit of getting up early and of running outside. Sometimes I get stuck in the enjoyment of running on the treadmill and watching tv shows on the computer. Sometimes I just like the easiness of it. And then I start dreading the challenge of running outside.
Anyway... ran 5 miles with Dave on Saturday morning and decided I needed to get back to it. So I went out yesterday morning to run 3 miles. And I had to stop before 3/4 mile and walk the rest of the time. My hamstrings were tight, my lower back was clenched, I couldn't get into a rhythm, it felt like every step was an individual mental effort, the humidity was weighing down on me. So I stopped and walked. It was fine.
But I knew the weather would be beautiful today and I wanted to make up for yesterday's disaster, so I tried again. And it was nice. My lower back was clenched for the first 1 1/2 miles, but when I got to the park I stopped and did 2 minutes of triangle pose and it felt better the rest of the time. I only did 3 miles, which is just fine with me, but it was nice to be outside and enjoying it again.
Now today I also have to get back to counting calories - I haven't gained any weight and haven't gone crazy, but I would still like to get down a couple of pounds. So I'm aiming for 1700 calories/day. I've been eating well, just needed a break from logging every single thing all day long.
Over the weekend I decided that I needed to suck it up and get outside to run and do it in the morning before everyone is up and moving. I used to do that and it was wonderful, but I've fallen out of the habit of getting up early and of running outside. Sometimes I get stuck in the enjoyment of running on the treadmill and watching tv shows on the computer. Sometimes I just like the easiness of it. And then I start dreading the challenge of running outside.
Anyway... ran 5 miles with Dave on Saturday morning and decided I needed to get back to it. So I went out yesterday morning to run 3 miles. And I had to stop before 3/4 mile and walk the rest of the time. My hamstrings were tight, my lower back was clenched, I couldn't get into a rhythm, it felt like every step was an individual mental effort, the humidity was weighing down on me. So I stopped and walked. It was fine.
But I knew the weather would be beautiful today and I wanted to make up for yesterday's disaster, so I tried again. And it was nice. My lower back was clenched for the first 1 1/2 miles, but when I got to the park I stopped and did 2 minutes of triangle pose and it felt better the rest of the time. I only did 3 miles, which is just fine with me, but it was nice to be outside and enjoying it again.
Now today I also have to get back to counting calories - I haven't gained any weight and haven't gone crazy, but I would still like to get down a couple of pounds. So I'm aiming for 1700 calories/day. I've been eating well, just needed a break from logging every single thing all day long.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Saturday June 2, 2012
I did week 1 of P90x last week and my right shoulder would prefer to be simply cut off of my body. So I will not continue with it. I've decided to run 3x/week, yoga 2x/week & p90x legs 1x. And I like this schedule.
Just trying to muster up the energy to go running today - not sure I'm going to get it in.
Just trying to muster up the energy to go running today - not sure I'm going to get it in.
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