kaburns1214 Mentor Group 2013 (Year 3!) - CLOSED (Page 28)

Michele - Feel better soon!  I eat 3 servings of fruit a day and don't intend on cutting out fruit or reducing intake at all.  

Stacey - Do you own a TRX?

Erika - Nice job on the 5k!  Keep up the hard work. 

I am sick at the moment, so no training for me today.  Nasty head cold + tightness in chest + cough.  I didn't sleep very well last night at all.  I'm not sure if I need to visit the doctor or ride this out.  My youngest is extremely ill as well, and I don't want to take him all over Cleveland when he's in such a fragile state.  Yuck!!!

On a positive note, I woke up to freshly made beet-celery-lemon juice.  My husband surprised me with this concoction, which is supposed to aid in liver functioning.  It was so nice that he went to all the effort to make me something he thinks might help me to feel better.  He's a keeper!  

I'm calling to schedule a bike fit for late January.  I'm hoping they're not crazy busy and can get me in.

Small world.  I loved UH.  Of course I got way too involved in the Greek system and majored in drinking for a year or so.  Probably helped get me to 250 lbs.  LOL.

Jen- Get better.

I too had 1600 of fist drills this morning and a 55 minute run with 4 x 30 second strides at the end.

Jen -- a TRX would be freat investment for you!

x 10000000000000000

I would LOVE to own a TRX.  I prefer TRX and KBs to the machines at the gym.  First I need a new bike, shoes, and trainer.  TRX may be on my 2013 Christmas list.  

Did you end up investing in one for your home, Scott?

Not yet.  I need to force myself over to masters class, but the idea of swimming outdoors in 30 degree weather makes me cringe.

Oooh, your masters is outdoors? Ours is only outdoors in the summer, I miss the outdoor pool.

Day 7 and I'm feeling blah. Just no energy, feel very 'heavy'. Reading the Whole30 forums it seems most folks don't feel back to 'normal' as far as energy and exercise until week 3 or 4. This feeling is what always made me go back to starchy carbs in the past. I'm going to stick it out, I can do 30 days by golly, but I don't like this blah feeling.

How is everyone else following Whole30 feeling during exercise? Or even just in general?

Karen,

I don't feel blah, and I def don't feel bloated, but all this freaking fiber from veggies is making me......well, you know!!!!

I'm also on day 7, and I want pizza.  I held strong at card night.  Beer and chips all around me.   Ughhhhh. made sure I ate before I went.

Resting the legs today, and will hit the gym later for some strength training.

Glad you're feeling good for the most part. And way to stay strong with the beer & chips. First thing I'm having on Day 31 is a beer! Not to say I may not continue on past day 30, but I am jonsing for a nice stout (and Tom brewed an imperial stout that is calling my name!).

I picked up some things at Trader Joe's last night and also bought Tom a gourmet pizza and some chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels. I was not tempted at all. It's weird how I'm not wanting sugar. Just wish I didn't feel so blah.

I'd like one too. I've heard that handmade ones are not very strong, but I guess it depends on how handy you are. Do they ever go on sale? Maybe Craigslist or ebay has ones people bought and then never used???

My handiness is greatly over rated.  LOL.

The first thing I'm testing after the 30 days is sushi  I need to find some good gluten free soy sauce.  Kevin and I are scheduled for date night next weekend, and he picked a steakhouse.  I figure I can get some meat, steamed veggies, and salad there.  It's still hard to eat out with this meal plan.

I felt pretty crappy during my long ride yesterday, but I'm sick anyway, so I don't know if it's from the diet or the illness.  Maybe it's both!

Sushi...yum!

I've still got this lingering cough and a little chest congestion, so I'm sure that's part of it, but really feel a lack of energy. I'm trying to eat the sweet potato, but it's a struggle. Going to try a regular store bought orange variety tonight. These Japanese ones suck!

Yah, I can't get it to work either. I have posted in the past though, so it's possible. (I think trying to do it on a MacBook is more difficult. I have used photobucket, but they give you 4 options and I'm not sure which link to use.

Why isn't it as easy as Facebook! They need a Facebook button, and should add a Like button while they are at it!

I would get the orange variety if I were you.  I took 3 really big orange sweet potatoes and shredded them in the food processor.  Then I sautéed them in coconut oil.  Stored them in the refrigerator for 4 days and they kept well.  After my workout, I'd fill up a bowl, add some cinnamon, and warm.  I'd eat that + veggie omelet.  No time to make sweet potatoes each morning, so it helps to do this in bulk and store for a few days.  You can also patty them up with an egg and coconut flour or almond meal and sauté them in olive oil like little pancakes.  They taste decent.  

Energy is down for me, but my skin looks wonderful.  Don't know if it's the diet or the juices or the water, but it's completely blemish free.  Usually my face is confused and seems to think I'm 15 instead of 34.