In Search of My Body - Not the One I Ate, VOL 8...It's Never Too Late To Start Again!

[AKASnowWhite]

LISA. you were in my head today.

Just home after a long day, but I'm not finished yet. I'll make a proper post in a while after I've had time to catch up.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Kelly, so sorry to hear about your job, DH was off 9 months last year.
Keep Postive!!!!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

“Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual,” by Michael Pollan......

Mr. Pollan is not a biochemist or a nutritionist but rather a professor of science journalism at the University of California, Berkeley. You may recognize his name as the author of two highly praised books on food and nutrition, “In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto” and “The Omnivore’s Dilemma.” (All three books are from Penguin.)

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As Mr. Pollan puts it, “If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don’t.”

I haven't read that book yet Ronda. I have read "Omnivore's Dilemma". Very thought provoking. There are some documentary films out there as well that are extremely enlightening. "King Corn" (or something close to that) is one of them that comes to mind immediately.

as for Mr Pollan's "from a plant, not IN a plant" motto - I have been trying to live that more and more in the last year since becoming more aware of just where what we now call "food" comes from. And I truly believe that I am overall healthier because of it, but also sadly, I am having a more difficult time shedding these extra pounds because of it as well. I have eliminated many of the "diet" foods that I used to consume. No more "light butter", almost no nutrasweet products (the only hold out being my yogurt), no Fiber one bars, no diet soda (which used to be huge for curbing my sweet tooth).

Now. I freely admit that my diet is not anywhere near perfect. Or completely "clean". But the quality of my choices has improved significantly.

Slightly drunk Kelly reporting for duty!

so sorry!

 

[adsrtw]

So sorry Kelly! Hang in there.

 

[lisaviolet]

Hi Everyone,

Slightly drunk Kelly reporting for duty!

Why am I slightly drunk on a Thursday night you ask? Well, we found out today that it is 99.9% likely that we are getting made redundant tomorrow. Completely out of the blue, just like that!

If I wasn't trying to be so positive about the situation I would possibly get points for not so DIS friendly words!

BUT tomorrow is a new day, I cant let it distract me from goals (except tonight and that surely doesn't count!) AND I have already applied for two jobs online. Up and at 'em.

Just a blah day all round really

Ah Kelly. . I so wish I had some alcohol in here - I would have a drink with/for you! I agree with Liz.

Here's to a better days ahead.

LISA. you were in my head today.

I'm sorry.

Did it hurt?

 

[Ronda93]

Kelly, so sorry.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I'm sorry.

Did it hurt?

no, but I almost had to say "shut up Lisa"

I was having a rough food moment. And I heard you (well, what my imagination says is you ) say "it's hard. so what. lots of things are hard. At least you have legs" LEGS? like what does having legs have to do with the fact that I'm freakin' hungry and I want to jam a cookie in my mouth (for the record I didn't). So I almost told imaginary Lisa to shut up. But alas, imaginary Lisa was right

 

[3DisneyKids]

as for Mr Pollan's "from a plant, not IN a plant" motto - I have been trying to live that more and more in the last year since becoming more aware of just where what we now call "food" comes from. And I truly believe that I am overall healthier because of it, but also sadly, I am having a more difficult time shedding these extra pounds because of it as well. I have eliminated many of the "diet" foods that I used to consume. No more "light butter", almost no nutrasweet products (the only hold out being my yogurt), no Fiber one bars, no diet soda (which used to be huge for curbing my sweet tooth).

This is what my dad has always called "Food by DuPont."

Kelly! So sorry for your job situation! Of course you should drink. That goes without saying in my book! Let's hope this is a case of one door closes and another one opens...

Ronda--great post, thanks!

Imaginary Lisa! Hi Lar Ious!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Also
E, I came home from work and went outside, the temp was 32

I did a walk/run 1.5 miles in 26min, more walk than run, but heres the thing, my legs felt like blocks, my feet hurt.
I thought outside would be better than the treadmill, but I it was hard.

Sorry for not responding to you sooner, Jo. Yup, this can happen. There are a few reasons. As Nancy said, running outside is definitely different than a TM. Most will state that it is harder to be outside due to things like wind resistance and the force of actually having to propel yourself forward instead of having a belt do it for you, etc. Then factor in the cold, and it can really be a challenge.

I find this to be the case with the cold as well, even though I am out in it all the time. Seriously, the first 1-2 miles are DREADFUL. Much like you described...my legs just feel like they weigh a ton and are stiff and hard to move and all of that. But once I warm up, then it is business as usual. But it can take up to 2 miles for me to warm up on some days.

Today was one of those days, for example. I looked at the thermometer before heading out and it said 26*. By my standards, this isn't too bad. But I got outside and forgot that the thermometer doesn't account for wind chill. OMG, it was BRUTAL out there today. It toook FOR EVER for me to get moving. When I finally got back home, I checked the web for what the weather was like with the wind chill. 2*. OUCH. So yeah, running in the cold can be a real challenge. Still, I will do just about *anything* to avoid the dreadmill!

Nick and I do our own order. So we get our OWN cookies. OMG. They are so evil!

Stay strong, Liz! I am fortunate on this one as they hold no pleasure for me. Just not my particular vice. But talk to me about Lindt Truffels...OMG, those are the minions in my book!

 

[adsrtw]

OMG Lindt Rocks! Working off 2 computers tonight, work and play. Being a grown up sucks sometimes.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

EE -bringing work home? bleh.

Erika - There is absolutely no question here. You are a much braver sole than I. btw. Core?

 

[adsrtw]

Yeah, I relieved somebody of their special assignments today because of too many errors, so I am working on a training manual (and teaching myself the job in the process).

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Yeah, I relieved somebody of their special assignments today because of too many errors, so I am working on a training manual (and teaching myself the job in the process).

ah. the joys of management.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Kelly - so sorry about the job. Drinking is necessary. Good luck with the hunt!

Ronda - great article. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Jo - we have all been there. Don't let it get you down.

Today was a major suckfest at work for me. So aggrevating when people can't get along.

What really sucks is I let this thing get into my head and it totally ruined my workout tonight. I was late coming home so I inhaled some food and went to the gym. Needless to say I had no energy because there was no time to actually digest dinner. I attempted a walk which was supposed to be a quick and easy 4 miler (I still giggle at me saying a quick and easy 4 miler) and never got into the groove and struggled through 3 miles before packing it in and calling it a day. Argh!!!!!

Tomorrow is a new day right?

BTW - Erika - Core?

 

[3DisneyKids]

Core is DONE! Thanks to my friends.

 

[poppinspal]

I'm going to take a minute to talk about the end of my rotten day and then I'm totally going to let it go. Sorry this is a long vent but I just need it out of me.

My parents went away for a long weekend. (Yay for them, my mom got a new job and has been working much longer hours.) But it left my brother, sister and I at home with two cars as mine is in the shop. So I took a gamble had my brother drive me to work so he and my sister had a car and prayed someone could give me a lift home.... they couldn't. I had brought my running shoes in case so I headed off for a walk home. I wish I'd thought to bring something other then jeans to wear though. It was cold and my town is very hilly. I looked and according to mapmyrun.com it was 4.89 miles. So then I get home and my poor dog is whimpering at the front door, I let him right out and he was going that bathroom forever. I come back and in start settling in the house and the dog has peed in the house. He didn't even do this as a puppy, I think my dog doesn't like messes in the house. I just felt horrible for him. I don't know if my sister just didn't keep him out long enough before she left in the afternoon. But needless to say I was tired when I got home. (And my feet are hurting a little.) It was not what I needed after a day of the kids in my class terrorizing each other all day.

There that's out. I played hockey tonight, I actually had a good game. Getting more comfortable out there the more I get back into shape. I even had a few sweet assists and passes tonight. The biggest thing I did today on the ice was relax and stop worrying so much about how I looked, I think it helped me play better.

 

[poppinspal]

Kelly- I'm so sorry to hear about the job. I hope that this just opens up some other great opportunity for you.

Kat- A lot of people are the same way.. to them 3 seems like sixty. I really love kids but I still have those days when I want to run screaming from them.

Nancy- You might want to get those voice inside your head checked out. Although if you're going to have another person sharing your head space, Lisa isn't a bad person to have.

Paula- At least you went and got some miles in. That's better then if you just skipped.

Sounds like a lot of bad days at work today for us. We should all stat playing the lottery.

Off to bed... finally.

 

[lisaviolet]

no, but I almost had to say "shut up Lisa"

I was having a rough food moment. And I heard you (well, what my imagination says is you ) say "it's hard. so what. lots of things are hard. At least you have legs" LEGS? like what does having legs have to do with the fact that I'm freakin' hungry and I want to jam a cookie in my mouth (for the record I didn't). So I almost told imaginary Lisa to shut up. But alas, imaginary Lisa was right

Well imaginary Lisa seems like bada$$ witch.

And not too high of an IQ either. Nancy!!!!!

Lord I would tell her to shut up. Shut up imaginary Lisa. Not a word out of you Kat.

Kat - I'm in love with the dude from Relocation Relocation. I decided that tonight when I discovered I have - are you ready? - I HAVE HGTV ON friggin' demand on my TV and I had no idea.

Do you know him? Phil? Is he gay? Kelly? She said to him tonight as he was on a balcony - "I knew you were more like Juliet than Romeo".

Plus Property Virgins always kills me when they visit some US cities. Geez I could have bought two Dallas houses when we sold our condo. Holy low prices Batman.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I checked the web for what the weather was like with the wind chill. 2*. OUCH. So yeah, running in the cold can be a real challenge. Still, I will do just about *anything* to avoid the dreadmill!

Holy Cow 2* You are a rock star!!!

Today was a major suckfest at work for me. So aggrevating when people can't get along.

Sorry worked Sucked, work sucks for me everyday, but Look at what you said, you did 3 miles and you did not even feel like it. 3 miles is better than no miles!! Yes Today is a new day and its FRIDAY

Meg, Sorry for the suckey day but you walked 4.89 miles and then you played hockey. Now that is the part of the day you should focus on.
Thats a great workout!! Hope today is better, have is said it yet, HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

Kelly, how do you feel today, I hope today is a better day for you

 

[HockeyKat]

Lisa, I haven't seen Relocation Relocation. We have HGTV on demand here too, and in HD!!

Lately I have been addicted to catching up on various shows by watching online. I finished with Criminal Minds, and am almost done with the first season of Cold Case.


Good news for today. After two days of wearing this stupid wrist brace and taking ibuprofen, I am regaining feeling in my pinky and ring finger. It's not totally there yet but much better than yesterday.


Oh, and I think I have figured out why my workouts have been so hard this week... my shoes are dead. I got refitted yesterday but all they had in the shoe I wanted in my size was pink with darker pink, and it's a discontinued model (last year's model of my current shoe, which was from the year before). So, I am going to go to the other branch of the store sometime this weekend, or maybe shop around some to see if I can find it.