Whatcha Eating Today VSGers? Thursday 11/2/17

You didn't fail! My day often doesn't turn out the way I posted, but at least if I start the day with a framework, it's easier to make adjustments to an existing plan rather than flying by the seat of my pants...

Some people find that it's better to post at the end of the day - not everyone does well with planning out their entire day of food in the morning. (Or night before, or whenever people do this.) So there are options!! :D

I love my blender bottles - I have quite the collection ;) Sometimes my grocery store sells ones with purple tops (my favorite color) and I have to remind myself that I already have more than enough in other colors.

Its so interesting how everyone is different. I run better first thing in the morning completely fasted except for a little bit of water for hydration. What's a Nush cake?

QOTD: I would have to agree with you that my family's support of my surgery, my gym time, and that they will kick me in the ass when I fall off the wagon.

B: Stok Cold Brew with Sugar Free Italian Sweet Cream and Cinnamon, Ham and Egg Scramble

S: Avocado

L: Lil' Smokies with Sugar Free BBQ Sauce

S: Pistachios

D: Taco Lettuce Wraps

S: Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter

W: Haven't started but hitting my water has not been a problem in quite some time

E: Took a German Shepherd, a Pit Bull, and a Husky on a 1 mile walk this morning before coffee. Still need to go for a 2-3 mile run (I am down on road time this week), if I can squeeze it in I will go do arms and chest at the gym.

I also prefer to run completely fasted, although I do have to make sure I hydrate fully or else this weird oxytocin/ADH thing happens and I end up wanting to die from pain. It's always weird if I have to run in the afternoon or evening - much prefer the first thing in the morning run!

I have been upping my pre-run hydration. I was running in a 5k about a month ago and around mile 2 I started to feel a bit dizzy and like I would pass out. I started thinking really dark thoughts. I thought I might be having a cardiac event. I got to the water station and drank two cups of water and was fine. I did get to my doctor for and EKG a week later and all was fine. I have been pre-hydrating ever since and haven't had an issue, so I am not sure its the same thing you are experiencing but sounds like it was similar.

Funny, I have to eat a bit before my run or I get sick. I also have hypoglycemia and my endocrinologist believes that exercise contributes to it. So, about 60 min before I run I eat .5 of a graham cracker (don't everyone jump down my throat for that . . . it's about the only "processed" carb I eat) with nut butter. It gives me a good balance of carbs and fat and I don't end up with blood sugar below 50 as a result . . . ok, sometimes I do, but I try to be proactive . . .

When I do long runs I use a Clif Blok every 2 miles or so. So no judgment here!

So do I! My surgeon, who is a runner, recommended them to me. They really help when I'm doing training runs or my 1/2 marathons. I was talking more about the pre-run graham cracker!!

I feel great this morning! Since Hurricane Irma, my husband and I have been sleeping on the couch since my bedroom was uninhabitable. Last night, he finished setting up our bed in our crafts room. I slept in my bed last night. Woot! AND I got on the scale this morning and have officially lost 100 pounds since 7/13 (the day I decided to go for the surgery).

QOTD: I am thankful for my husband and my mother. They both support me in anything I do. They are my best friends and my minions. They follow me no matter what path I take. "I've got an idea..." is always met with groans, but they pile on board and away we go!

M1: 1 egg and ½ slice bacon

M2: TBD w/ a scoop of protein powder

M3: Leftover stuffed chicken roll

M4: Pulled pork

M5: Triple Zero Oikos and a scoop of protein powder

S: LC Cheese wedge

E: None.

Vites and water: Water just ok, vites on track. Going to try to have several cups of unsweet decaf iced tea today to add to the liquid totals for the day.

Congratulations on 100 pounds! That's awesome!