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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Apr 22, 2021 18:50:24 GMT -6
I was not feeling motivated to do anything workout-wise today but MH talked me into taking a walk and we got in 1.5 miles in a rolling hills area in an adjacent neighborhood.
So glad I went.
And now I’m going to eat pizza and enjoy every bite. 🍕😊
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Post by budders on Apr 22, 2021 18:50:57 GMT -6
Light exercise day. I did 15 minutes of low impact on the Peloton, and then did most of the pilates class from the HCOTF calendar. When she went to repeat the circuit, I tapped out. I ended up going off-plan and eating leftovers for dinner because I couldn't get it together to cook, so I'm a bit over my macros, but it was still healthy and within reason.
I've been feeling not so great this week. Super tired, discomfort in my abdomen and chest, and achey. I don't know if I'm just run down, getting sick, or at the start of a flareup, but it sucks. Tomorrow is a definite rest day, I'm hoping that puts me in good enough shape for my long run on Saturday.
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Post by jrun2013 on Apr 22, 2021 19:26:08 GMT -6
Thank you for the reminder! I was supposed to have my first mammogram last year when I turned 40 but it was literally the week everything shut down in March and I never rescheduled. Just called and got it scheduled. Yippee? I need to do this, too. My doctor’s office sent me a letter last year saying “heyyyyy, you don’t HAVE to do this until you’re 50, but don’t you want to do it now, since you’re 40?” And I said nope! But probably I should. Especially since things have calmed down. Get the mammogram. Don’t wait until you’re 50. I can’t believe a medical professional said that. Breast cancer kills and there’s no reason not to get them checked out. Mammograms really aren’t that bad. Breast cancer diagnosis are down an incredible amount this past year, not because it’s magically disappeared, but because people aren’t getting their mammograms and therefore many have it and it’s advancing undetected This is one of my hills.
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Post by jrun2013 on Apr 22, 2021 19:29:21 GMT -6
I went for a run today, just two miles, but it was nice. A little sluggish, but good. I also walked about a half an hour. I’ve been slacking on the strength training, I need to get back to it.
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Post by GhoatMonket on Apr 22, 2021 19:43:57 GMT -6
Hello. I did not work out today. I had a mammogram this morning so I'm going to just count that as my healthy thing for the day, lol. Good Lord HATE. Anyway I just had to share that Cody totally got in my head. After the ride I did yesterday he said something about listening to Paula Abdul's Opposite Attract and that someone needs to talk to her about not settling for someone. It came on the radio today and I wad dying laughing. So thanks for the entertainment two days in a row Cody. I have to come here to share this story because no one I know IRL knows Cody, lol. Fuck I need to call about mine. Ugh.
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Post by willow on Apr 22, 2021 20:39:42 GMT -6
I did back/bis/tris and core tonight with my trainer. I am so happy to be back with him, it’s crazy. He pushes me so much more than I push myself and I always feel more motivated to keep doing more reps or heavier weight when he’s watching and encouraging.
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Post by jorkzy on Apr 22, 2021 21:11:21 GMT -6
cnf I’m sorry you’re struggling. You’ve got so much going on. It makes me mad that we live in a system/society that perpetuates the idea of the do-it-all mom. You can’t work full time AND have time to exercise AND get enough sleep AND make homemade meals every day AND AND AND for the foreseeable future. It’s not fair to have those demands or expectations placed on you, or on any of us. We’re not super heroes and if we were then these super powers are fuckjng lame. I have no solutions but I can commiserate. Hugs!
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Post by jorkzy on Apr 22, 2021 21:15:27 GMT -6
And I know we all know this, but for the readers in India: when we have stressors added into life that we can’t control, this usually leads to increased feelings of body dissatisfaction. It’s like the easiest solution is often to try to control something that’s perceived as controllable - like our bodies or weight or eating. But focusing on that just adds more stress to an overloaded life. And is rarely the “fix” we actually need.
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Post by jorkzy on Apr 22, 2021 21:18:24 GMT -6
Last thought: I’ve heard stress or life management to be like juggling balls - each ball is something in life that we need to do or handle or take care of. But some of these balls are plastic; if we drop them, they’ll bounce but life will go on. And some of them are glass, so we take a lot more care to keep them in the air. What’s plastic and what’s glass is different for everyone, but we’re all juggling more balls than we know what to do with.
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Post by lunarscallion on Apr 22, 2021 23:57:11 GMT -6
I forgot to check in yesterday. I did a ton of walking and then ate a really heavy dinner so I skipped the workout I had planned in favor of laying on the couch. We ordered from a restaurant we’d never had before and I had a mac and cheese that had BBQ pulled pork, bacon, and onion. It was like something I’d expect Guy Fieri to order. 😂
I hit 4,000 mins for peloton today which is exciting because I feel like I’ve been doing a lot outside of the app since the weather has been good. 15 min arms and shoulders with Matty 5 min core with Ben 5 min upper body stretch with Ben 10 min yoga flow with Ross
The baby is working on another set of teeth so I’m back to nighttime wake ups. I had 3 glorious weeks of her sleeping through the night after her last set finished. After a bad night of sleep, I’m happy with any little workout I can get in even if it’s no where near my best. Today felt more like trying to keep momentum than actually challenging myself but then I see it’s been 4,000 mins so it all really adds up.
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Post by pearbear on Apr 23, 2021 3:04:11 GMT -6
It’s here. It’s SO good. The perfect blend of salty, sweet, and creamy. Yuuuum. I may have to have some Jeni's ice cream tonight. This Ohio gal is loving all the Jeni’s love in this thread! 🍨
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Post by pearbear on Apr 23, 2021 3:07:19 GMT -6
I’m sorry cnf. I have no advice, but I wanted to say that I know how you feel and I see you. Shit is so hard right now. ❤️
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Post by brigid on Apr 23, 2021 3:40:28 GMT -6
I’m sorry cnf. I also am working and have three kids and I’m legitimately doing nothing but working and trying to sleep these days. I try to exercise. My house is a disaster, I’m eating a lot of pop tarts this week, etc. I’m just trying to make it through. I hope you feel better.
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Post by caer on Apr 23, 2021 4:14:14 GMT -6
((( cnf))) I’m sorry things are hard right now. I know that everything is a season and easier days are ahead but man, it sucks when you’re in the thick of it. Hang in there.
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Post by caer on Apr 23, 2021 4:17:05 GMT -6
I really needed to hear your advice today jorkzy. I’m going to print it out and hang it on my fridge or possibly tattoo it on my arm lol. Thanks as always for chiming in.
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Post by stupidsexyflanders on Apr 23, 2021 5:23:51 GMT -6
I need to do this, too. My doctor’s office sent me a letter last year saying “heyyyyy, you don’t HAVE to do this until you’re 50, but don’t you want to do it now, since you’re 40?” And I said nope! But probably I should. Especially since things have calmed down. Get the mammogram. Don’t wait until you’re 50. I can’t believe a medical professional said that. Breast cancer kills and there’s no reason not to get them checked out. Mammograms really aren’t that bad. Breast cancer diagnosis are down an incredible amount this past year, not because it’s magically disappeared, but because people aren’t getting their mammograms and therefore many have it and it’s advancing undetected This is one of my hills. One of my best friends was just diagnosed at 37 with stage IV breast cancer. Get the mammogram!
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Apr 23, 2021 5:49:36 GMT -6
i was home with a sick kid yesterday. sick enough to stay home but not lay quietly on the couch and watch tv so i can work sick enough. and was very needy. I then had H who had his 2nd shot and was scared so i had to take the sick kid with us to get his shot. then he was not feeling great. I still went for a quick 20 min run. it was hard and i felt heavy. I think it was my frustration.
I left my phone at home and had to turn around. I also overslept and feel unprepared for tomorrow's race. Ugh. Food will be what it will be.
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Apr 23, 2021 5:51:23 GMT -6
cnf, i am so sorry. sending hugs and love. that is a vicious and unfair cycle. take a few days off, be kind to yourself, then pull yourself up and work on your goals. aim to do what makes you happy. if that's running, then go run.
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Post by lemons on Apr 23, 2021 6:01:55 GMT -6
coconutbacon I’m glad the cortisone shot is helping! Do they have you also doing PT?
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Post by sweetp on Apr 23, 2021 6:08:02 GMT -6
cnf, I'm sorry shit is so hard for you right now. I feel everything you've said deeply because I've been there and for me, it's an extension of my exhaustion and lack of sleep. Sometimes we're in survival mode and that's okay. But it's hard to remember that when we're supposed to be able to "do it all." I really hope you can get the rest you need to feel like yourself again.
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Post by lemons on Apr 23, 2021 6:08:35 GMT -6
I saw the sports medicine doc yesterday about my hip/groin pain and was completely underwhelmed by him. He was about as sure what was going on as I was (not at all). Luckily, he referred me to PT and I was able to get a consult eval last night. I had an adorable newish to practice PT who was a wealth of knowledge and ambition that left me with a little hope and direction.
I’m going to keep trying to check in but sometimes I get weird about jinxing things or talking about recovery or even reading about others working hard when I can’t and want to.
I’m going to do my PT exercises and then try out Jess King’s Verzuz ride this morning before work. MH did it last night and loved it.
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Post by sweetp on Apr 23, 2021 6:12:26 GMT -6
Yesterday's food was going well until dinner. I have been craving Chinese food, so I made cashew chicken stir fry for dinner. I ate mine, was a little too full, but still patting myself on the back for not gorging myself to the point of uncomfort, then my kids didn't want to eat theirs and left a ton on their plates. That I ate, because I can't stand food waste. Then I had to run to Costco and promised the kids an ice cream if they behaved. DD decided she wanted a plain vanilla cup instead of one with strawberries (which, wut?) so then I HAD to get my own because I wanted the damn strawberries. But don't worry! I'd only eat half. Spoiler alert: I didn't only eat half.
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Post by truffleshuffle on Apr 23, 2021 6:17:23 GMT -6
Thank you for the reminder! I was supposed to have my first mammogram last year when I turned 40 but it was literally the week everything shut down in March and I never rescheduled. Just called and got it scheduled. Yippee? I need to do this, too. My doctor’s office sent me a letter last year saying “heyyyyy, you don’t HAVE to do this until you’re 50, but don’t you want to do it now, since you’re 40?” And I said nope! But probably I should. Especially since things have calmed down. I just heard something about how the COVID vaccine affects the results of a mammogram so they might be recommending to wait 4-6 weeks weeks after you get the vaccine, not sure when/if you have gotten the vaccine - but something to look into
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Post by coconutbacon on Apr 23, 2021 6:18:42 GMT -6
coconutbacon I’m glad the cortisone shot is helping! Do they have you also doing PT? Yes! Also doing PT, but now it’s more about preventing re-injury than recovering from current injury.
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Post by GhoatMonket on Apr 23, 2021 6:19:51 GMT -6
I need to do this, too. My doctor’s office sent me a letter last year saying “heyyyyy, you don’t HAVE to do this until you’re 50, but don’t you want to do it now, since you’re 40?” And I said nope! But probably I should. Especially since things have calmed down. I just heard something about how the COVID vaccine affects the results of a mammogram so they might be recommending to wait 4-6 weeks weeks after you get the vaccine, not sure when/if you have gotten the vaccine - but something to look into And it's 4-6 weeks after the second dose. It has to do with enlarged lymph nodes and can be an issue with other vaccines as well.
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Post by caer on Apr 23, 2021 6:22:57 GMT -6
I saw the sports medicine doc yesterday about my hip/groin pain and was completely underwhelmed by him. He was about as sure what was going on as I was (not at all). Luckily, he referred me to PT and I was able to get a consult eval last night. I had an adorable newish to practice PT who was a wealth of knowledge and ambition that left me with a little hope and direction. I’m going to keep trying to check in but sometimes I get weird about jinxing things or talking about recovery or even reading about others working hard when I can’t and want to. I’m going to do my PT exercises and then try out Jess King’s Verzuz ride this morning before work. MH did it last night and loved it. lemons - I totally stepped away after my heart procedure, when I couldn’t run or workout for a few months, so I totally get that. I’m a big believer in doing whatever is best for you your mental health. We’ll be here when you’re ready again. ❤️
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Post by truffleshuffle on Apr 23, 2021 6:27:59 GMT -6
I just heard something about how the COVID vaccine affects the results of a mammogram so they might be recommending to wait 4-6 weeks weeks after you get the vaccine, not sure when/if you have gotten the vaccine - but something to look into And it's 4-6 weeks after the second dose. It has to do with enlarged lymph nodes and can be an issue with other vaccines as well. good to know, i just heard it on some podcast, they didn't mention other vaccines but that makes alot of sense
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Apr 23, 2021 6:42:50 GMT -6
I just heard something about how the COVID vaccine affects the results of a mammogram so they might be recommending to wait 4-6 weeks weeks after you get the vaccine, not sure when/if you have gotten the vaccine - but something to look into And it's 4-6 weeks after the second dose. It has to do with enlarged lymph nodes and can be an issue with other vaccines as well. wait, we need to wait 4-6 weeks for a mammogram after the 2nd shot...???? this is a thing? I was literally scheduling a mammogram this morning.
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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Apr 23, 2021 6:47:10 GMT -6
I need to do this, too. My doctor’s office sent me a letter last year saying “heyyyyy, you don’t HAVE to do this until you’re 50, but don’t you want to do it now, since you’re 40?” And I said nope! But probably I should. Especially since things have calmed down. Get the mammogram. Don’t wait until you’re 50. I can’t believe a medical professional said that. Breast cancer kills and there’s no reason not to get them checked out. Mammograms really aren’t that bad. Breast cancer diagnosis are down an incredible amount this past year, not because it’s magically disappeared, but because people aren’t getting their mammograms and therefore many have it and it’s advancing undetected This is one of my hills. ITA to start getting mammograms at the age of 40 (and earlier if you have family history). No matter how healthy you are/seem and/or the lack of family history. Because only 20% of breast cancer patients had any family history, meaning the vast majority (80%) had zero family history. Many, many women are experiencing breast cancer or pre-cancer in their 40s and it's obviously infinitely easier to treat and potentially cured if caught early. Mammograms are a few minutes out of your life. But they could very well save it. My paternal aunt died at the age of 46 from breast cancer and the thought that if she had had regular mammograms starting at age 40, she might still be alive is why this is also my hill.
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Post by truffleshuffle on Apr 23, 2021 6:53:15 GMT -6
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