Sparrows Experiment

...haha, that's oldschool. Fundip.

On a serious note, though, sparrow...I'd try making a liquid meal in the morning and sipping on it until you get to your workout, then sipping another one during, and then another one after. It's either that or get up earlier to eat. I had that same problem..even if I gave it two hours before (I ate and then) I started my ST, I'd be puking halfway through. I switched it up to what I just described..and as far as I can tell, it works great. No pukey, and no noticeable difference in energy levels (or digestive function ;) ).

Seems somehow..not right, to be getting nothing but supplement meals until late morning, but it's better than puking. It'd also make it fairly easy to squeeze in extra calories..as you could go anywhere from 120-240 calories/hr x3 hours, then follow with your PW meal an hour after that, getting between (assuming a 300 calorie PW meal) 660-1020 calories by 10. I forget your intervals, but it might help..and I'm sure your body wants those carbs, the way you work out. It would also introduce tapering, in a way.

Also, I'm very disappointed by your being human and having flaws like being overwhelmed and getting slightly off track. I thought you were wonder woman. :p
 
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[Focus] said:
...haha, that's oldschool. Fundip.

On a serious note, though, sparrow...I'd try making a liquid meal in the morning and sipping on it until you get to your workout, then sipping another one during, and then another one after. It's either that or get up earlier to eat. I had that same problem..even if I gave it two hours before (I ate and then) I started my ST, I'd be puking halfway through. I switched it up to what I just described..and as far as I can tell, it works great. No pukey, and no noticeable difference in energy levels (or digestive function ;) ).

Seems somehow..not right, to be getting nothing but supplement meals until late morning, but it's better than puking. It'd also make it fairly easy to squeeze in extra calories..as you could go anywhere from 120-240 calories/hr x3 hours, then follow with your PW meal an hour after that, getting between (assuming a 300 calorie PW meal) 660-1020 calories by 10. I forget your intervals, but it might help..and I'm sure your body wants those carbs, the way you work out. It would also introduce tapering, in a way.

Also, I'm very disappointed by your being human and having flaws like being overwhelmed and getting slightly off track. I thought you were wonder woman. :p
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Well recieved. thanks. Well, even Superman has his cryptonite haha. I guess my cryptonite is my kids. :D Not to worry, I'll be back on the job tomorrow ;)
 
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Derwyddon said:
I just wanted to say that i really love reading your journal, sparrow. you've actually helped me quite a bit between discussing workout nutrition and just plain motivation.
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Thank you! Its all worth it if anything I've learned or been through even helps one person.

B-1c applesauce, 1 scoop whey
post workout-1 3/4 c OJ, 1 scoop whey
L-1can tuna, 4c red leaf lettuce, tomato, bell pepper, 1T olive oil
S-scoop whey, 2T flax seeds
D-8egg whites, 1c veggies (this was a large salad: red bell pep, tomato, onion, 1/4large avocado, balsamic vinegar)
S-tea, 1T PB (I also had 2c airpop popcorn with my kids)

Gym: 1 hr spin, 20 min interval run
back/chest weights
 
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B-1/2c applesauce, 1scoop whey
p/w-1.75c OJ, 1 scoop whey
L-1c chopped chicken, 2c lettuce, 1/4 avocado, 1/2 red bell pepper, 1 lc ww tortilla
S-1.5TPB-2 celery stalks
D-edit: 1 med grilled chicken breast...on my way to bible study...had to grab and go...
S-tea, 1/2 med orange

Gym: 1/2 hour VERY intense spin (HIIT)
15 min non stop abs and core/sprints
30 min interval swim
The new instructor is tough! I love it! She is really hard core and I look forward to meeting the challenge. I went to my dr after the gym today to get a referral to a PT for my shins. I'll go Feb 15 to be evaluated. Other than that I felt very strong and fast the whole workout
 
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How long did it take you to work up to having shin splints? I'm just wondering, as I've read that it can be caused by any dramatic change in or sustained heavy level of activity involving the legs.

I'm finding myself a little paranoid, now..I was walking to the office today and I found myself thinking "my shins kinda hurt, OH NOES!"

Also, best wishes with finding a healthy workaround. That's very proactive of you, the PT bit. :)
 
[Focus] said:
How long did it take you to work up to having shin splints? I'm just wondering, as I've read that it can be caused by any dramatic change in or sustained heavy level of activity involving the legs.

I'm finding myself a little paranoid, now..I was walking to the office today and I found myself thinking "my shins kinda hurt, OH NOES!"

Also, best wishes with finding a healthy workaround. That's very proactive of you, the PT bit. :)
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I started noticing them right after I did my 2nd half marathon in October and tried to train back to back for a 10 K. I started doing a ton more speed work between the half and the 10K and got much faster but at the expense of my shins :( After that 10K beginning of November I took from then till late December off from running, maybe 6 weeks in all. When I started slowly (2 mile jogs at first) I found the shin splints were still there after all that rest from running. I was quite disappointed but I've been stupid, as usual, and have been running and sprinting on them. My speed hasn't been compromised up till now, and I've actually gotten to my fastest pace again..but I'm at a point where I just can't do it anymore its too painful-mostly for the rest of my day.

The PT part is desparation. I'm here in January looking at a full season of events in Spring/Summer. If I have to let go of the running at any point then it needs to be now so I can recover and be able to "play" this next tri season. I'm not sure the PT can do anything, or tell me anything I don't already know but I'm hoping so.
 
B-1/2 c applesauce, 1 scoop whey
Post-1 scoop whey, 1.75c OJ, scoop fiber, 1t glutamine
L-6 egg whites, 1/2 orange, 1c steamed broccoli
S-scoop whey, 2T flax seeds
D-tuna/ 4 c lettuce/ 1T olive oil, 1T flax seeds, tomato, bell pepper olives, 1lc ww tortilla
S-tea

Gym:
45 min pilates/yoga
leg weights: bulgarian split squats, leg press, SLDL
15 min moving stairs (intervals)
45 min spin class
I got talked into the pilates class from a friend who was already at the gym. I originally planned to spin and do weights and leave. Between the pilates and spin class I had a half hour to kill so I did the weights I'd planned and 15 min moving stairs just to get warmed up for the class. The instructor of the spin was CRAZY he had all sorts of hard rock that translated into high powered rides and hardly EVER took a break from really high intensity. I was glad I had to leave at 45 min cause of childcare issues. He was too intense...even for me! I'm sooo glad its Friday, I cannot even tell you...
 
Yeah our substitute instructor is said to be like that too - high heart rates with very little in the way of rest in between. Though I have to say she's not done that with our class.

Have you taken a yoga class? (Not mixed with pilates)
 
stingo said:
Yeah our substitute instructor is said to be like that too - high heart rates with very little in the way of rest in between. Though I have to say she's not done that with our class.

Have you taken a yoga class? (Not mixed with pilates)
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I've not done straight yoga at our gym. I have yoga tapes I've done at home but I'm sure its not the same. I'd like to just try it. Lord knows some stress relief and relaxation would be a great thing.
 
I've done it on a tape too and it is very relaxing. I wish there was a place close to me that offers classes. I might take them up on their offer.
 
I just picked up the yoga journal series of DVDs - but haven't had a chance to look at them yet. A good starter one though is AM/PM Yoga for Beginners. The AM is basically stretching, and the PM is the workout (holding poses as opposed to a more flowing style). It's good for someone just starting out with yoga - experienced athletes might outgrow it sooner, but it gives a good taste of what yoga's like.
 
Wow, today is a big birthday day. Happy weekend everyone. I'm going into hibernation for the next 2 days ;)
 
stingo said:
I just picked up the yoga journal series of DVDs - but haven't had a chance to look at them yet. A good starter one though is AM/PM Yoga for Beginners. The AM is basically stretching, and the PM is the workout (holding poses as opposed to a more flowing style). It's good for someone just starting out with yoga - experienced athletes might outgrow it sooner, but it gives a good taste of what yoga's like.
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Oh I saw that AMP/PM series at Borders last weekend! Actually was thinking about getting the AM PM stretching. Keep us posted on what you think about the Yoga one. ;)
 
kiria said:
Yours? :confused:
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ha no. I just look to see the bdays of the people on this site everyday, and today seemed particularly heavy with them ;) You'll know it when my birthday comes around. I make a lot of noise. This year I'll be a little extra freaky about it since I'm getting knocked out of the 20-somethings :mad:
 
sparrow said:
ha no. I just look to see the bdays of the people on this site everyday, and today seemed particularly heavy with them ;) You'll know it when my birthday comes around. I make a lot of noise. This year I'll be a little extra freaky about it since I'm getting knocked out of the 20-somethings :mad:
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Aw sheez :p I will greet you with warmest welcome then on your b-day ;)

30's is da bomb, babe. I am about halfway through it soon and feel plus look better than when I was 20's :D :D :D
 
I made home made stone ground whole wheat pizza tonight with cheese and olives. I tasted it...and boy did it taste...um...healthy, even for ME! I watched as my kids totally devoured half of it without a word! :D and earlier when my daughter asked to make a snack for all of them (praise the LORD she is starting to take over some cooking responsibility!) she peeled and cut carrot sticks and cut apples with the NATURAL PB to dip (we do have the other over processed kind also) without even asking what she should make. makes a mother proud. :)
 
I'm up, its 2am, why I chose to get back to the forum in my half zombie state nobody knows. ha. One of my dtrs is having tummy trouble tonight and everytime I *almost* start sleeping she moans and groans. Although this last rude awakening came from nearby snoring :rolleyes: I was really looking forward to some good sleep too :(
Well I'll just hang here a minute and type till I'm too tired to see straight. Had a good day of no workout. My goal is to lay low tomorrow also. Ahhh. Whatever I did yesterday made me a little sore and my shins really hurt today even though I did nothing that should have aggrivated them yesterday. Maybe it was the crazy guy on the bike :( he had us out of the saddle almost the entire time we were spinning. At any rate, I did a ton of catch-up up-keep on the house today, tackled "laundry mountain" and even made the pizza instead of buying it. yea me
My diet was pretty good today. It was strange not having the carbs I'm used to after workouts. I've started sort of looking forward to that little oj shake. I was pretty clean eating today (minus what I JUST ate ;)) which is not a normal thing for me on a Saturday night. I did just wander down the stairs and open up the french bread and PB. lol. I only really had a very small piece of the sweet french bread and maybe 1/2T PB (the fake sugary kind) but its all good. Those little luxuries seem to get gobbled up easily lately. my body has been kind. That does have to be the best combo in the world. mmmm
I weighed myself today. lol. stupid huh. I haven't done it for a while and I really wanted to make sure what the dr's scale said the other day was WRONG. I am 135 which is where I was last I weighed as well, but 5 pounds less than the dr had me fully clothed, whew. My first reaction was happiness that I'm not 1-flippin-40, my second reaction was disappointment that despite such clean eating and such insane workouts I hadn't at least dropped a POUND! My last reaction was acceptance-I do "feel" thin and simply more fit, and my clothes are back to feeling like they did when I was 128-130. I can wear my jeans that are 4's that I had some trouble fitting into before at this weight and trying to "pinch an inch" anywhere (but my thighs :rolleyes:) is actually hard to do! I guess these are things I haven't really picked up on lately. Its still weird that I feel okay with that number though. 130 used to be "that number". ha.
Well I've hung out long enough. I'm gonna crash and burn tomorrow. I have to be up at 6 to get the troops ready for church and its a full day.
thanks for reading ;)
 
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