Cory's Quest for a Healthier Life
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-Cory-
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Yesterday was ROUGH. Was expecting to be able to go back to the gym (finally), but wound up getting a migraine and spent most of the night lying on the couch in the dark. Ate 1060 calories between breakfast and lunch, but didn't eat dinner because I didn't feel good. Soda free for two days, hopefully today will be number three.
OneEyedJack
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Hope you are feeling better Cory. 
Do you have migraines often? My 20 year old daughter has them frequently. She had an ear piercing done a week ago that a lot of people say helps migraines. I told her to do her research first and she said she already had. We'll see how it goes. Sounds hokey to me but I don't really know anything about them.
Do you have migraines often? My 20 year old daughter has them frequently. She had an ear piercing done a week ago that a lot of people say helps migraines. I told her to do her research first and she said she already had. We'll see how it goes. Sounds hokey to me but I don't really know anything about them.
-Cory-
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OneEyedJack: I don't get them super often. Maybe two or three times a year. I know people who get them much more frequently than that. Generally speaking, if I can come home and take an Excedrin, drink a glass of water, and immediately take a nap I can stop it in its tracks. Unfortunately, adult life doesn't always lend itself to that ritual. I really hope your daughter's piercing helps her. I've heard mixed things from other people about it.
Lama: Yup, all gone.
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I FINALLY got to go dance tonight. For two whole hours and it was soooooo good. My overall level of crazy has markedly decreased. I don't even care/remember what else happened today. I'm hoping weight lifting will go ok tomorrow though. The dance class I did tonight is almost more of a boot camp to music and sometimes I find myself fatigued the next day. We'll see. Also, I definitely need to do something about my shoes. I walk, exercise, and do pretty much everything else in a pair of converse. Considering that I'm pretty severely overweight still and tend to overpronate, this is really not good for my feet. I'm kind of afraid I'm starting to develop a bunion and I'd rather nip it in the bud now. Problem is, I don't like the way a lot of the more supportive shoes look. I know that's very vain and I need to make the best choice for my feet. But I also want cute shoes. Every other girl seems to be able to have cute shoes and it makes me grumpy.
Food:
Breakfast: muffin - 460 calories
Lunch: grilled chicken, flatbread, vegetables, and salad - 696 calories
Dinner: spaghetti with meat sauce - 675 calories
Total: 1831 calories
Exercise:
2 hours of dance fitness
10,000 steps
No soda for day 3!
Lama: Yup, all gone.
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I FINALLY got to go dance tonight. For two whole hours and it was soooooo good. My overall level of crazy has markedly decreased. I don't even care/remember what else happened today. I'm hoping weight lifting will go ok tomorrow though. The dance class I did tonight is almost more of a boot camp to music and sometimes I find myself fatigued the next day. We'll see. Also, I definitely need to do something about my shoes. I walk, exercise, and do pretty much everything else in a pair of converse. Considering that I'm pretty severely overweight still and tend to overpronate, this is really not good for my feet. I'm kind of afraid I'm starting to develop a bunion and I'd rather nip it in the bud now. Problem is, I don't like the way a lot of the more supportive shoes look. I know that's very vain and I need to make the best choice for my feet. But I also want cute shoes. Every other girl seems to be able to have cute shoes and it makes me grumpy.
Food:
Breakfast: muffin - 460 calories
Lunch: grilled chicken, flatbread, vegetables, and salad - 696 calories
Dinner: spaghetti with meat sauce - 675 calories
Total: 1831 calories
Exercise:
2 hours of dance fitness
10,000 steps
No soda for day 3!
MarineLizard
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Sorry to hear about the migraines. They are the worst! I got bad migraines when I went off caffeine. I was totally addicted to Diet Coke and when I went cold turkey, it was a tough 2 weeks. My doctor told me migraines can be triggered by changes in caffeine and artificial sweetener. As you go off of it, they will hopefully subside. I've been off caffeine and sweetener free for about 20 years now and get migraines very rarely. Good luck!
Jenniquest
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I can relate to the show envy. When my RA started to affect my feet, all cute shoes went out the window. I have the urge to wear a platform sandal or small heel occasionally, but having feet that feel normal is more important! Still ... there are some really cute shoes that are good for feet, but you may have to dig around a little on the net. I can't even recall where I bought my last few pairs. Uggs are a go-to in winter - stylish and super comfy!
-Cory-
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MarineLizard: I have definitely gotten migraines from caffeine withdrawal before, but I'm pretty sure this one was stress.
Lama: It's not terrible at the moment, but I don't want it to get worse. My feet were sore this morning, but I was also pretty damn hard on them yesterday between the dancing and the walking. Athletic shoes aren't that hard to find for overpronators, but it's difficult to find ones that are more appropriate for other situations that don't look like orthopedic shoes. It's a little depressing.
Cate: My feet are also very wide, long, and flat. Combine that with being overweight and wearing flat, thin soled shoes for the last 20 years and it's not a surprise I'm starting to see some trouble on the horizon.
Jenni: You are definitely right that foot health trumps vanity. My activities are SO important to me and almost all of them involve heavy use of my feet. I'll do as you suggest and start looking online.
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I was mostly in a really good frame of mind today, thanks to yesterday's dance classes. Some anxiety has started to creep in, but I think that's more because I'm in a loop.....if that makes any sense at all. It's like I've spent the last three weeks on HIGH ALERT and my brain is looking for things to freak out over even though there's not really anything for me to really flip out on. So my dumb ass brain has picked breast cancer because of lumps in my boobs that are a byproduct of my PCOS. Even though I'm under 30. And had a breast exam two months ago. And an ultrasound a year and a half ago. So I'm trying hard tonight to not let that get out of control and break myself out of this loop. I'm finding my shoulders are inching up towards my ears without any conscious thought on my part. I know things will improve once I'm consistently going to the gym again. I've only been back for one day. I'm thinking I'll take a nice hot shower, maybe have a hot cup of tea, and try to go to bed early. Truthfully, today was hugely positive. I don't want to leave the impression that it wasn't. My overall level of crazy has been the lowest it's been in weeks and I'm just struggling a little right at the end of the day because I'm alone and don't have anything else to occupy my mind.
Food:
Breakfast: muffin - 460 calories
Lunch: chili and an apple - 664 calories
Dinner: pulled pork BBQ, baked potato, and brussel sprouts - 638 calories
Total: 1762 calories
4th day soda free!
Exercise:
10,000 steps
Squats:
105 lbs 1x5
120 lbs 1x5
135 lbs 1x5
Incline bench:
60 lbs 1x5
70 lbs 1x5
74 lbs 1x7
45 degree hyper:
Bodyweight for 3x10
Lat pull downs:
62.5 lbs 3x10
Ab wheel:
3x5
Side leg raises:
3x30 (no weights)
Lama: It's not terrible at the moment, but I don't want it to get worse. My feet were sore this morning, but I was also pretty damn hard on them yesterday between the dancing and the walking. Athletic shoes aren't that hard to find for overpronators, but it's difficult to find ones that are more appropriate for other situations that don't look like orthopedic shoes. It's a little depressing.
Cate: My feet are also very wide, long, and flat. Combine that with being overweight and wearing flat, thin soled shoes for the last 20 years and it's not a surprise I'm starting to see some trouble on the horizon.
Jenni: You are definitely right that foot health trumps vanity. My activities are SO important to me and almost all of them involve heavy use of my feet. I'll do as you suggest and start looking online.
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I was mostly in a really good frame of mind today, thanks to yesterday's dance classes. Some anxiety has started to creep in, but I think that's more because I'm in a loop.....if that makes any sense at all. It's like I've spent the last three weeks on HIGH ALERT and my brain is looking for things to freak out over even though there's not really anything for me to really flip out on. So my dumb ass brain has picked breast cancer because of lumps in my boobs that are a byproduct of my PCOS. Even though I'm under 30. And had a breast exam two months ago. And an ultrasound a year and a half ago. So I'm trying hard tonight to not let that get out of control and break myself out of this loop. I'm finding my shoulders are inching up towards my ears without any conscious thought on my part. I know things will improve once I'm consistently going to the gym again. I've only been back for one day. I'm thinking I'll take a nice hot shower, maybe have a hot cup of tea, and try to go to bed early. Truthfully, today was hugely positive. I don't want to leave the impression that it wasn't. My overall level of crazy has been the lowest it's been in weeks and I'm just struggling a little right at the end of the day because I'm alone and don't have anything else to occupy my mind.
Food:
Breakfast: muffin - 460 calories
Lunch: chili and an apple - 664 calories
Dinner: pulled pork BBQ, baked potato, and brussel sprouts - 638 calories
Total: 1762 calories
4th day soda free!
Exercise:
10,000 steps
Squats:
105 lbs 1x5
120 lbs 1x5
135 lbs 1x5
Incline bench:
60 lbs 1x5
70 lbs 1x5
74 lbs 1x7
45 degree hyper:
Bodyweight for 3x10
Lat pull downs:
62.5 lbs 3x10
Ab wheel:
3x5
Side leg raises:
3x30 (no weights)
Glad to hear your stress levels are going down, even if it´s not straight down. About the shoes: I don´t know the international situation but around here there are several brands that used to focus on foot health and look clunky but now, while still having health as their first priority, also care about making things that look good. Otherwise even with your chucks a supportive or soft inner sole (is that a word?) can help a bit.
OneEyedJack
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Congrats on 4th day Soda Free! 
Jenniquest
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Yay, congrats on 4 days soda free!!!!! Woot!!
Looks like you are doing great on diet and exercise. Very motivating and inspiring for me!
I can sooo relate to the overactive stress brain grasping at straws for something to worry about. At least you are aware of it! Ever tried meditation? It works wonders to calm down the nervous system (chronic stress amps up the nervous system creating a positive feedback loop for anxiety). Anywho, I LOVE Michael Sealey's guided meditations on Youtube. The Bodyscan meditation and the Overthinking one are really good for this sort of thing in my experience.
Looks like you are doing great on diet and exercise. Very motivating and inspiring for me!
I can sooo relate to the overactive stress brain grasping at straws for something to worry about. At least you are aware of it! Ever tried meditation? It works wonders to calm down the nervous system (chronic stress amps up the nervous system creating a positive feedback loop for anxiety). Anywho, I LOVE Michael Sealey's guided meditations on Youtube. The Bodyscan meditation and the Overthinking one are really good for this sort of thing in my experience.
Hale
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Footwear is - foundational. A bad gait can cause knee and back problems. As you had mentioned pronation, you are probably aware that orthotics are most effective when as individualized as dental braces. I had some when I was a kid and they were pricey but with 3d printing and load cell pressure mapping, the technology is there to make this something that could be run as a home business. I haven't looked into these in decades. Have you seen the Dr. Scholls kisosks? Might be an inexpensive starting point if a podiatrist is prohibitive. Flash is fun, but I prefer being a wolf in sheep's clothing.
-Cory-
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Lama: I actually have an insole in them already, but I don't think it's cutting it. I just need better shoes.
OneEyed: Thanks!
Jenni: I have not tried meditation. Mostly because I find it difficult to sit do nothing (or at least have no external stimulation). Even during my leisure time, I spend a lot of it reading.
Hale: I think the insoles I have now are Dr. Scholls. I think I just need new shoes. There's only so much you can do to dress up a turd.
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Today was pretty good. Stress level is continuing to lower, although still not all the way down. Not much else to say about today. Trying to decide what I'm going to do on Saturday. I can choose between Highland Games practice, Strongman practice, or a dance class at a place I've never been to that it supposed to be the tits. Not sure which way I'm leaning. Might depend on what my brother is doing (he does Highland and Strongman as well). Tomorrow will be a rest day.
Food:
Breakfast: yogurt with half a scoop of protein powder and tangerines - 373 calories
Lunch: pulled pork BBQ, roasted veggies, French fries - 667 calories
Dinner: chili baked potato with roasted vegetables - 675 calories
Total: 1715 calories
Exercise:
10,000 steps
1 hour of dance fitness
OneEyed: Thanks!
Jenni: I have not tried meditation. Mostly because I find it difficult to sit do nothing (or at least have no external stimulation). Even during my leisure time, I spend a lot of it reading.
Hale: I think the insoles I have now are Dr. Scholls. I think I just need new shoes. There's only so much you can do to dress up a turd.
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Today was pretty good. Stress level is continuing to lower, although still not all the way down. Not much else to say about today. Trying to decide what I'm going to do on Saturday. I can choose between Highland Games practice, Strongman practice, or a dance class at a place I've never been to that it supposed to be the tits. Not sure which way I'm leaning. Might depend on what my brother is doing (he does Highland and Strongman as well). Tomorrow will be a rest day.
Food:
Breakfast: yogurt with half a scoop of protein powder and tangerines - 373 calories
Lunch: pulled pork BBQ, roasted veggies, French fries - 667 calories
Dinner: chili baked potato with roasted vegetables - 675 calories
Total: 1715 calories
Exercise:
10,000 steps
1 hour of dance fitness
OneEyedJack
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A. You are not a turd...you are a Beautiful Angel...inside and out!
B. You have inspired me to start working out regularly...Thank you for that!
C. Your Food Day Rocked!
D. They do make shoes that are comfortable, therapeutic and Cute! They might be more expensive but they are out there! I remember seeing ads for shoes for nurses.
B. You have inspired me to start working out regularly...Thank you for that!
C. Your Food Day Rocked!
D. They do make shoes that are comfortable, therapeutic and Cute! They might be more expensive but they are out there! I remember seeing ads for shoes for nurses.
Completely agree but I definitely got the impression she described the shoes and not herself Cute is a matter of personal taste but these days there are definitely more options for decent shoes. It´s true that I´m now paying 125€ for sandals and 200€ for shoes and that´s without individualized insoles (which I don´t need, thankfully) but I am then very happy with my shoes.
Jenniquest
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LMAO at "the tits" 
I haven't heard that expression in a long time ... too funny!
You have inspired me to try one of the fitness classes at the Y. I do have my reservations, but I will at least look at what they have to offer now.
Have a great Friday!
I haven't heard that expression in a long time ... too funny!You have inspired me to try one of the fitness classes at the Y. I do have my reservations, but I will at least look at what they have to offer now.
Have a great Friday!
feelinggooder
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Nice to have options for the Saturday workout. All sound like great options although my dance moves and range of motion are as limited as: 
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