Cali's Road to the big 4-0

[caligirl85]

I hear you there, sista. That's why I like to think of this crew as a team... corny? yes. But it works in my brain.

re: the knees. Yes. It takes me almost 30 minutes to get moving in the morning with all the creaking and popping. It's bad. But if this body isn't used up by the time my soul leaves it I haven't done my job

It sounds like you're making excellent progress. Goal #1=NO MORE INJURIES!!!!!!!!!! Do you swim/bike/row? There are so many other choices for cardio other than the traditional weight-bearing stuff. Every time I go to the gym there's a new freaking spaceship-elliptical. I'm kind of scared to get on some of them!

Last thought, and then I'll shut up, working with and around an injury is a great time to focus on diet. Are you taking the high dose C, collagen, zinc, fish oil, glutamine, yadda yadda yadda? Nutrition is so much more than calories. I know you know this but I always benefit from the reminder. Happy to be a second set of eyes if you want. xo

I totally agree! We have a good team going here. It's a great place to check in, have some fun, motivate each other etc etc.

I'll have to change up the cardio for sure. My knees only bug me when the weather changes so always a good time to change it up. I used to row all the time.

My diet is the goal for the week. It's been off this week for sure. It's the missing piece to the puzzle currently. It wasn't bad the first two weeks but I just need that plan in writing, rather then winging it because then when the unexpected hits, I'm improvising with chocolate. lol I will usually write it out and then cook up most of the week's meals over the weekend so I'm set. I have a date with the Foreman Grill this weekend.

Supplements...always a good reminder. I am taking most of those. I think the only thing I don't take is glutamine. I tend to be a minimalist when it comes to supps and glutamine is one I never really felt much difference with. Some of it is strictly budgeting issues and some of it is a healthy dose of "didn't do much for me". If money wasn't a factor, I'd probably use a lot more of them though. Just because. lol I swear by the fish oil though. I will notice a change within 4-5 days of not taking it.

I could probably increase the vitamin C dose though...any recommendations on daily amount??

 

[caligirl85]

Glad to hear your sister is OK.

I know all about injuries and how frustrating they can be just take it slow and listen to your body and you'll get that strength back up! I agree 100% with CB nutrition and the bicycle has done wonders for my knees!

Keep it up there's no place left to go but up!

Thanks Johnny. I'll have to give the bike or the elliptical a shot. I usually stay away from them but a change would be good, especially when things are aching.

One of the biggest changes I've made getting back into it, is doing exactly what you said and really trying to listen to my body. It's one of the reasons I didn't think jumping right into prep was wise because you really have to push through all the challenges. I've been taking the rest days when I feel it, adjusting as I need to and it's great to have that flexibility (and give myself permission to do it). It really is a humbling experience isn't it? Makes you realize you're not an invincible superhero!

 

[Cutiebolic]

My diet is the goal for the week. It's been off this week for sure. It's the missing piece to the puzzle currently. It wasn't bad the first two weeks but I just need that plan in writing, rather then winging it because then when the unexpected hits, I'm improvising with chocolate. lol I will usually write it out and then cook up most of the week's meals over the weekend so I'm set. I have a date with the Foreman Grill this weekend.

Supplements...always a good reminder. I am taking most of those. I think the only thing I don't take is glutamine. I tend to be a minimalist when it comes to supps and glutamine is one I never really felt much difference with. Some of it is strictly budgeting issues and some of it is a healthy dose of "didn't do much for me". If money wasn't a factor, I'd probably use a lot more of them though. Just because. lol I swear by the fish oil though. I will notice a change within 4-5 days of not taking it.

I could probably increase the vitamin C dose though...any recommendations on daily amount??

re diet: let me know how I can best support you. Sometimes it helps just to commit it to someone/anyone. This is also the hardest thing to do if you've been "winging it". Happy to just listen if you wanna vent about it.

Supps: most people who don't notice a difference with Glutamine (in my experience) aren't taking enough. The literature says up to 20000 mg (20 g) daily... Most people don't take 1/4 of that. I take 15 g and definitely notice a difference in muscle soreness without it. I'd say experiment with gradually increasing the dose (just make sure to drink plenty of water!) and see if it helps.

Vitamin C when healing from injury I'd rec 1 g daily. I would take it in the morning with food and again make sure to get plenty of H2O.

If you're taking Fish Oil (which is great) I would probably also add a vitamin D supp at the same time. There is no way you're getting enough sun up there!

xo

PS I kick the chocolate cravings with a small spoonful of straight cacao (unsweetened) or cocoa powder (also unsweetened). It gives you a little buzz (from the theobromine, which is a caffeine analog) and knocks the taste craving thing out of me. If you crave nuts a lot I would stay away from the solid stuff because of it's high fat content, but try choking down even a teaspoon of straight cocoa powder. Lol

 

[caligirl85]

re diet: let me know how I can best support you. Sometimes it helps just to commit it to someone/anyone. This is also the hardest thing to do if you've been "winging it". Happy to just listen if you wanna vent about it.

Supps: most people who don't notice a difference with Glutamine (in my experience) aren't taking enough. The literature says up to 20000 mg (20 g) daily... Most people don't take 1/4 of that. I take 15 g and definitely notice a difference in muscle soreness without it. I'd say experiment with gradually increasing the dose (just make sure to drink plenty of water!) and see if it helps.

Vitamin C when healing from injury I'd rec 1 g daily. I would take it in the morning with food and again make sure to get plenty of H2O.

If you're taking Fish Oil (which is great) I would probably also add a vitamin D supp at the same time. There is no way you're getting enough sun up there!

xo

PS I kick the chocolate cravings with a small spoonful of straight cacao (unsweetened) or cocoa powder (also unsweetened). It gives you a little buzz (from the theobromine, which is a caffeine analog) and knocks the taste craving thing out of me. If you crave nuts a lot I would stay away from the solid stuff because of it's high fat content, but try choking down even a teaspoon of straight cocoa powder. Lol

Thanks for the input. I'll definitely increase the vitamin c. I know I'm not taking anywhere near that much. I already mega dose the D so no worries there! I'll consider giving the glutamine another shot. I was probably low dosing for sure.

Diet is really just a matter of sitting down and doing it. I haven't made it a priority this week but my informal diet clean up only lasts about 2 weeks and then the results stall out. So..I will get a plan down on paper this weekend and get it posted up.

Thanks for all the support!

 

[dmk777]

re diet: let me know how I can best support you. Sometimes it helps just to commit it to someone/anyone. This is also the hardest thing to do if you've been "winging it". Happy to just listen if you wanna vent about it.

Supps: most people who don't notice a difference with Glutamine (in my experience) aren't taking enough. The literature says up to 20000 mg (20 g) daily... Most people don't take 1/4 of that. I take 15 g and definitely notice a difference in muscle soreness without it. I'd say experiment with gradually increasing the dose (just make sure to drink plenty of water!) and see if it helps.

Vitamin C when healing from injury I'd rec 1 g daily. I would take it in the morning with food and again make sure to get plenty of H2O.

If you're taking Fish Oil (which is great) I would probably also add a vitamin D supp at the same time. There is no way you're getting enough sun up there!

xo

PS I kick the chocolate cravings with a small spoonful of straight cacao (unsweetened) or cocoa powder (also unsweetened). It gives you a little buzz (from the theobromine, which is a caffeine analog) and knocks the taste craving thing out of me. If you crave nuts a lot I would stay away from the solid stuff because of it's high fat content, but try choking down even a teaspoon of straight cocoa powder. Lol

Great post Miss Cutey .. I buy 85% cocoa chocolate and have 1 square I find that works too. I will try your solution.

 

[caligirl85]

Just a quick note..I've been out running all my errands and doing mass grocery shopping so far today. When they tell us that the cold and snow are coming and -30 is happening tomorrow, I go into hibernation mode! You'd think I was shopping for the end of the world! LOL But...the less I have to go out next week, the better.

Diet is half done and will get the rest done and posted.

Have a great day!

 

[RADAR]

Don't forget your jello.

 

[Cutiebolic]

Just a quick note..I've been out running all my errands and doing mass grocery shopping so far today. When they tell us that the cold and snow are coming and -30 is happening tomorrow, I go into hibernation mode! You'd think I was shopping for the end of the world! LOL But...the less I have to go out next week, the better.

Diet is half done and will get the rest done and posted.

Have a great day!

Nice, girl!

xo

 

[dmk777]

Wow last year in November it started to snow heavy here and it just didn't stop until mid jan I wish I had thought ahead like you as it was like a military operation to get to the shops lol ,

 

[RADAR]

re diet: let me know how I can best support you. Sometimes it helps just to commit it to someone/anyone. This is also the hardest thing to do if you've been "winging it". Happy to just listen if you wanna vent about it.

Supps: most people who don't notice a difference with Glutamine (in my experience) aren't taking enough. The literature says up to 20000 mg (20 g) daily... Most people don't take 1/4 of that. I take 15 g and definitely notice a difference in muscle soreness without it. I'd say experiment with gradually increasing the dose (just make sure to drink plenty of water!) and see if it helps.

Vitamin C when healing from injury I'd rec 1 g daily. I would take it in the morning with food and again make sure to get plenty of H2O.

If you're taking Fish Oil (which is great) I would probably also add a vitamin D supp at the same time. There is no way you're getting enough sun up there!

xo

PS I kick the chocolate cravings with a small spoonful of straight cacao (unsweetened) or cocoa powder (also unsweetened). It gives you a little buzz (from the theobromine, which is a caffeine analog) and knocks the taste craving thing out of me. If you crave nuts a lot I would stay away from the solid stuff because of it's high fat content, but try choking down even a teaspoon of straight cocoa powder. Lol

Cali I sincerely hope your sister will be OK!
CB is right about the Glutamine ,the gut is the biggest hoarder of glutamine after you have filled that up ,then you will have enough to do the job you want!