What's On Your Monday Menu, RNYers?

You are AMAZING!!!  I just got a Couch to 5k app on my phone....I am TERRIFIED to try! LOL  I have done the Couch to 5k program before, and it worked....but  EEEEKKK running....me? 

You got this!  5K here you come!!

The only problem I can see that is different NOW then when I did it about 5 years ago.  I'm pretty sure I have plantar fasciitis in my right heel now.  So I don't know how that will affect running (HAHAHA who am I kidding....my "running" is everyone else's fast walking....whatever).

I was HOPING that while losing weight the heel would get better.....and it has somewhat.  I guess I will have to see how jogging/running goes. 

I know I should see a doctor, but I REALLY cannot afford the damn orthodics that they have you buy.  My mom has plantar Fasciitis as well (my rail thin mother) and her orthodics for her shoes were like $300.  And insurance doesn't cover any of it!  UGH

Dislike insurance not covering it!!!

Get a cortisone shot in your heel! I don't know if it has the same effect as prednisone on weight loss but cortisone shots really helped my plantar fascitis. The 1st lasted about a year or so and then I had to get a few more... now, I no longer have pain at all.

I pressed my doctor to recommend and over the counter non-RX insoles.  There are some quality ones out there for about $40-50.  My insurance specifically excludes RX orthodics, so I feel your pain.  I have discovered quality shoes and inserts sure do make a significant difference.  If you get new shoes go to a running store that can watch you run and fit you for something specific to your conditions.    

Yay!!!! You DO look so happy in both pictures. And, what an awesome example you are for your kids, who are both major cuties, by the way!!! How did your son do on his cross country race?

You are a great inspiration.

Son's XC race was hilarious.  He started sprinting!  He lead the first 200m and then hit a wall which he never recovered from.  He walked most of the rest.  I had to push him to cross the finish running.  He did his best but he also learned a valuable lesson about going out to fast :)

Great job! Congrats on finishing below goal!!

It was raining here this morning, supposed to be in the 80's with chance of rain the rest of the day.  We will see how that turns out. 

We don't have cable at our house, but we DO have the internet.  If the kids wants to watch TV they just stream something from Netflix or Amazon.  The grown ups don'****ch much TV. 

Time since surgery: 3 months 3 weeks

B: 3/4c Fairlife skim milk, 1 scoop Syntrax vanilla bean torte

S: Light string cheese

L: 1/4c romaine, 2tbsp black beans, 1 tbsp corn, 1 oz chicken breast with some light Italian dressing

S: Dannon L&F Greek yogurt, toasted coconut of course

D: "Chicken marsala"....I have bonesless skinless chicken thighs cooking in garlic and chicken stock right now.  Then will add baby portabella mushrooms in and thicken the sauce.

Totals: Cals: 507  Protein: 70  Carbs: 26  Fat: 12

Water and vitamins going well.  Hoping to get a walk in after work tonight if it isnt raining.  If it is, then maybe Zumba DVD or the DREADmill after the boys go to bed.

I have been on Prednisone for a week now for my eczema, the skin looks so much better....BUT I am "up" 2 lbs.  *SIGH*