2ManyCurves's Journal, 24 April 2014

My running buddy bailed on me two nights in a row. She is having a rough week at work. I get it. She is forgiven. Tonight, I was determined to still put in some miles even if I did it alone when low and behold my husband volunteered to go with me. He announced that he wouldn't run with me, but he would love to go walk a few miles. I was happy he felt up to it...and a mile and a half into our "walk" I convinced him to "just try to jog a little." Before he knew it, he had jogged a half mile at a decent pace. No chest pain, no shortness of air. I was so happy for him. And, while he griped for a few minutes about his knees hurting, I do believe he was smiling afterwards. It was a nice change from the Incredible Hulk flare ups he has been experiencing even as frequently as this morning. I'm proud of him for pushing himself physically. Who knows...maybe some day I can talk him into trying a few 5Ks. He is nearly a foot taller than me so my bet is that he can cover a lot of ground in half the time it would take me.

The bad news is...I probably should have run more tonight even after my husband decided he had enough. This is especially so since my food intake has been crazy this week. I am so glad that the candy and junk food in the house left over from Easter is gone. I'm not sure what is going on with my appetite lately but I feel hungry so frequently. It isn't just a boredom issue. By hungry I mean two hours after I have eaten, my stomach is empty and growling loudly. I feel like I am digesting food (even leafy greens like spinach) so much quicker now and I have moments when I feel that I simply cannot get enough to eat. I'd say this has been going on for probably the last two weeks. Any advice or suggestions are greatly appreciated. I partly feel that I should mentally overcome hunger pains. But, then my stomach reminds me that I suck at self-hypnosis.

I have been trying to plan meals ahead this week, but again I'm not doing great with that either. For instance, this morning I awoke at 4 am for work and somehow drifted back off to sleep after the kids left for school at 7am only to realize I nearly had ran late for work...so I skipped breakfast and failed to take lunch from home. Tonight's dinner was a disaster as I played the "fend for yourself" card and ended up consuming complete junk food for dinner. Tomorrow is a new day. The damage was done today. I will set myself on track from this point on for at least the next five days. One thing I had been really looking forward to was a glass of wine Friday evening. My husband is planning to enter a fishing tournament with my father so I figured I would have the house to myself which would be a perfect time to take command of the recliner and kick back with a nice glass of red wine and a book. Then, I read that I should avoid alcohol the month prior to the marathon. Fan-freakin-tastic. All of my plans are going to crap this week. I unknowingly drank beer Saturday (one cup) after the half-marathon. I kinda figured if I'm going to be barren, I should be able to enjoy a consolatory glass of wine too. Guess I will wait though until after I log that 26.2 in less than two weeks. I've worked so hard to do this race that I don't want to sabotage my ability to finish it.

Off to bed now. G'night fellow FatSecret Buddies.

2MC

Diet Calendar Entries for 24 April 2014:
1566 kcal Fat: 59.15g | Prot: 111.79g | Carb: 159.25g.   Breakfast: Farmer John Thick Cut Premium Bacon, Oatmeal. Lunch: Great Value Low Fat Small Curd Cottage Cheese, Cucumber (with Peel), Hidden Valley Fat Free Ranch Dressing, Treasure Cave Crumbled Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, Spinach. Dinner: Pepper Jack Cheese, Bacon, Boca Original Vegan Veggie Burgers, Great Value Enriched Hamburger Buns, Mushrooms, Omaha Steaks Sirloin Tips, Green String Beans, Sweet Potato. Snacks/Other: Kashi Soft N' Chewy Bars - Berry Muffin, Maranatha Sunflower Seed Butter, Granny Smith Apples. more...
2111 kcal Activities & Exercise: Walking (brisk) - 4/mph - 53 minutes, Sleeping - 23 hours and 7 minutes. more...

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I just wanted to say that you are not alone in the "appetite" department! I too have been dealing with hunger issues exactly as you have described, and I seriously thought I was going crazy. I have a quick question: when you are feeling really hungry after eating, do you know if you have been craving something in particular that day but ate something else? I've been trying to combat mine with drinking a full glass of water and waiting about 15-20 minutes before grabbing a snack such as an apple or carrots. God Bless you on your journey!  
24 Apr 14 by member: Styna
You are such an inspiration. And command that recliner with a nice wine glass of tonic water or club soda. It bubbles and feels great without the alcohol. 
24 Apr 14 by member: FullaBella
Hey there beautiful! So glad your husband went out for some intentional exercise with you. Exercise is my anti-depressant, perhaps it will become his anti-hulk? lol We can hope! Stop beating yourself up with the 'should have done more'. You made a point to go out and get some physical activity, even got your husband to go along, that is a huge win and you should be proud. As for your insatiable hunger, your body Is still recovering from that half marathon. You really kicked it's ass. I was looking at your food diary and I really think you need more protein, considering the amount of muscle build and repair that you've got going on, and the fact that you never take a break lol. I know that's a challenge for you because of your husbands new diet restrictions, try getting a protein shake mix and having a nice protein shake to start the day. It might make a huge difference in your hunger throughout the day. Muscle milk is quite delicious and has tons of protein. You are amazing, remember that. As for the wine in the recliner, do you always do what you're supposed to?? I'd be wiling to bet a couple glasses one night isn't going to hurt you at all. Don't let me be the devil on your shoulder if you absolutely want to do this by the book, but I would enjoy the shit out of your peaceful evening. I hope you have a wonderful day <3 
24 Apr 14 by member: Annabelle3117
I am sorry about your running buddy, but I am very happy you had a great replacement.  
24 Apr 14 by member: SherrieC
perhaps you're approaching your TOM? i've read that our bodies need extra energy to do its womanly thing and that's why we're ravenous once a month. i can usually trick my stomach by drinking tons of water (sometimes flavored with lemon or cucumber and mint). also, upping your fiber intake can help you feel full longer. i've also heard that chia seeds are great with helping you feel full longer. i haven't tried that yet though, so i don't know how it tastes or anything. but if you try it, let me know how it is! 
24 Apr 14 by member: empp428
Styna---the only thing I have been craving is that glass of wine on Friday. Haha. I drink a lot of water daily to stay hydrated for running (like 120 ounces per day). I think I've become so accustomed to it that it doesn't work as much as an appetite suppressant for me anymore like it did in the beginning. Empp---Full-fledged TOM. Maybe that's it??? Yo---great suggestion on the protein shakes. In looking at my food diary (Man, I've ate a lot of cookies lately. Why can't broccoli taste like cookies?) I am not really getting the amount of protein I'd like to see. I'm going to give that protein shake idea a shot. Bella-- You reminded me that I like S.Pellegrino. I'm going to see if that will hit the spot Friday night. If not, I'm caving and following Yolanda's advice and drinking the glass of wine. With as much water as I drink, surely it will be flushed out of my system over the following seven days. 
24 Apr 14 by member: 2ManyCurves
empp- I never really thought about TOM! I will have to start paying attention to that.  
24 Apr 14 by member: Styna

     
 

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