Amy's Journal

Thanks, Brawny! :)


I've had a little setback in the running department. I'm having pain directly below my knee that is horrible unless I'm doped up on Advil. I spoke with my trainer today who suggested taking a break from the running for a couple weeks then try to see if I can figure out what's causing the pain. She thinks it might be my shoes or possibly that I may need to lose a bit more weight before trying the program again. I'm a little bummed, but I'm going to continue weight lifting, walking and using the elliptical. I may try using the exercise bike as well to break things up.


I'm taking my sister out to dinner tonight. I'll update my food and exercise later.
 
sorry you are having problems with your knee. hopefully you will feel alright for dinner with your sister. sucks to be in pain.
 
B: Oatmeal, blueberries, cinnamon, honey

L: Turkey, string cheese, orange

S: Banana, almond butter

D: Cedar Plank Tilapia, broccoli, house salad (no croutons), honey apple cider vinaigrette on the side (O'Charley's)


E: Personal trainer - legs, 20 minutes elliptical


I've self-diagnosed my knees, Jumper's Knee. http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/patelladisorders/a/patellartendon.htm


Thanks, size32! I'm not in a lot of pain now, but I've been taking Advil regularly and I didn't run today. I'm going to take a break from running for a few weeks and then play it by ear.
 
Yesterday:


B: Oatmeal, blueberries, cinnamon, honey

L: Grilled chicken, asparagus, banana, almond butter

D: Pizza


E: None


I went shopping for jeans and bras yesterday. I'm slowly buying new clothes as the old ones fall off of me. The jeans I bought were 4 sizes smaller and the bras were 3 band sizes smaller. Today will be sportswear day, several pair of workout pants and a couple sports bras.
 
B: Oatmeal, blueberries, cinnamon, honey

L: Turkey lunch meat, string cheese, slice of toast with cashew butter

D: Pizza

S: Banana bread muffin with peanut butter


E: None
 
B: Greek yogurt, oats, blueberries, honey

L: Turkey lunch meat, string cheese, orange

S: Banana, almond butter

D: Lemon pepper tilapia, sauteed cabbage


E: Personal trainer - shoulders, back; 20 minutes elliptical, 20 minutes treadmill - level 3 incline, 3mph
 
They were okay while on the treadmill but I had taken several Advil and I'm hurting again this morning, though not as bad as last week. The trainer told me it would likely be 3+ weeks before I'm pain free and that's only if the treadmill doesn't keep the injury irritated. My plan this week is to cross train, 20 minutes on different machines or track for an hour plus. I took it easy last week, I need to get my cardio minutes up higher this week.


Today is weigh-in day and I'm up .2. I'm hoping this is from muscle gain but it's probably from not getting in as much cardio as previous weeks. I'm not stressing about it, food was on target and I had an injury. Today starts a new week. :)
 
Knees can be a real bugger of an injury to get through.


At one point a couple years back while starting out on the treadmill my knees starting acting up and was advised to lay off the treadmill for a couple weeks and substitute time on the elliptical in its place. Was kind of bummed about it at the time as I wasn't getting the same calorie burn but in the long run I was glad I eased off.


Great attitude on the weigh in, a lot of little things could affect your weight from day to day so no need to worry about a small bump while you're recovering.
 
229.6


B: Greek yogurt, oats, blueberries, honey

L: Turkey lunch meat, string cheese, orange

D: Hamburger patty (no bun), sauteed mushrooms, roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted potatoes with ketchup


E: 25 minutes elliptical, 25 minutes recumbent bike, 25 minutes treadmill
 
You're doing so good! I'm new here, and your daily postings are a good motivation to get started. Keep it up! You can do it.
 
229.4


B: Greek yogurt, oats, blueberries, honey

S: Banana, almond butter

L: Turkey lunch meat, string cheese, orange

S: Almonds

D: Chicken Fajita Bowl with corn, black beans, avocado, salsa

S: Piece of toast with cashew butter


E: Personal trainer - biceps, triceps, abs; 20 minutes treadmill - level 3 incline, 3.5 mph; 20 minutes recumbent bike


I've had several low calorie day and I was feeling it today. I added an extra snack but I'm still within my calories for the day, I'm just on the high end instead of the low end.
 
229.2


B: Greek yogurt, oats, blueberries, honey

S: Almonds

L: Grilled chicken, sauteed peppers and onions, avocado, salsa

D: Spaghetti, spaghetti squash, meat sauce, Parmesan

S: Apple with almond butter


E: 30 minutes treadmill - level 3 incline, 3 mph; 30 minutes recumbent bike
 
228.0


B: Greek yogurt, oats, blueberries, honey

S: Orange

L: Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, sliced almonds, Asian sesame dressing

S: Apple with almond butter

D: Grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes with ketchup, roasted broccoli

S: Slice of toast with cashew butter


E: Personal trainer - legs, chest; 10 minutes elliptical; 10 minutes treadmill
 
226.2


B: Greek yogurt, oats, blueberries, honey

L: PB&J, milk

D: Taco, chips, salsa, guacamole, 2 cookies (Had my brother and his family over for dinner)


E: None
 
Yesterday:


228.2


B: Greek yogurt, oats, blueberries, honey

L: PB&J, milk

S: Almonds, protein powder with milk

D: Tilapia, couscous, roasted cauliflower


E: None


Today:


227.6


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227.6


B: Greek yogurt, oats, sliced almonds, blueberries, honey

L: Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, Italian dressing, apple with almond butter

S: Protein powder with skim milk

D: Turkey breast cutlet, roasted sweet potato with ketchup, roasted broccoli with balsamic vinegar


E: Personal trainer - back, shoulders; 45 minutes treadmill - level 3 incline, 3mph
 
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