Diet/Exercise/Health/Wellness Support Thread

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<p>Argghhh. Forgive me, lord, for I have sinned…:)</p>

<p>I completely fell off the wagon on my little mini-vacation. I didn’t go buck wild and order pasta or anything, but there was simply no way to not have a little splurge. Like a martini at the restaurant and a wee nip of single malt scotch before the concert. And, I confess that I couldn’t resist a little sliver slice of the hot bread and herb butter. And, they brought me the au gratin potatoes with my dinner instead of the double portion of the veggie of the day (brussels sprouts) I asked for, so I ate those too. </p>

<p>And the breakfast buffet at the inn yesterday was a veritable Festival of Carbs piled on the table. My choices were danish, bagels, english muffins, toast, cereal, oatmeal, waffles, french toast, fruit, jam, and an egg casserole. I know know anybody eats like that without getting fat. I suppose bacon or sausage or ham would be considered “unhealhty”. :)I had to have breakfast before my hike, so I had a big portion of the egg casserole, an english muffin (less damage than bagels) with butter, and coffee with half and half. In light of everything piled on that table, I it didn’t do TOO bad.</p>

<p>And then, of course, my usual salted cashews and apples on the hiking trail and afterwards. I was pretty good, just stopping once at the summit each day for an apple/snack. I did wolf down the rest of the 3 ounce bag of cashews in the car yesterday. I think I’m really craving salt after these long hikes.</p>

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<p>Speaking of donuts, the worst temptation (other than the 3 for $5 on 1lb bags of red twizzlers a the grocery) is standing and looking at the coffee rolls in Dunkin Donuts while they refill my to-go cup for the drive home after a hike! Those donuts smell so good! Both of those cases are examples of why it’s important to have just made an iron-clad, no exceptions, “no, I don’t eat that…” commitment.</p>

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<p>No exercise for me today. I’m sore all over. Upper back and obliques from the backpack. Calves and quads are a little sore, but my glutes are really feeling it. Looks like a spectacular day for a little walk/jog, but I think watching football on the couch is more my speed today… Give the legs a little R & R.</p>

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<p>I didn’t know that DD is selling coffee rolls now.</p>

<p>I usually don’t go into DD anymore as I have free coffee available in a few places. The last time I went was a few days ago when son wanted something to eat - anything actually. I was going to get some eggs but we didn’t have time so he had one donut and that was it.</p>

20303

Having a good cup of coffee is my replacement for snacking/soda/Snapple in the car. So, Dunkin Donuts is a regular stop on these hiking trips. Not to mention that it’s a good idea to stay awake on I-93…

20304

<p>A little bit of bread and butter once in a while is not a mortal sin. :slight_smile: I consider our vacation a total success despite eating 2 slices of Hula pie per person and destroying 2 bags of wonderful pita bread during that week. Neither of us gained any weight! :)</p>

20305

<p>BB- you are really fast on that treadmill (and outside)! </p>

<p>iDad- as you know, splurges and slips happen. You are so good at getting back on schedule. Some of us- not so much…</p>

<p>Gorgeous day here today. I’m not sore at all from the race (I wasn’t fast enough, I guess). Ribs are still sort of sore and I’m tired, but I managed 5.4 miles on a flat path. Also walked the dog.</p>

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<p>Well, I’ll stop off at McDonalds, DDs or even Starbucks if I’m on a long drive and need to stay awake. Dunkin Donuts, though, has more temptations than the other places. At Starbucks, I’m not tempted at all by anything they sell (even the coffee). McDonalds is so-so. Dunkin is off the charts.</p>

20307

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<p>My attitude has always been that, if I’m going to stick with healthy eating for the long haul, I get to enjoy an occasional guilt-free splurge.</p>

20308

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Idad, that is some strong will power there. </p>

<p>How do you folks deal with Holiday/vacation feasts?</p>

<p>We have been going on a week long all inclusive vacation every December for quite afew years now. There are foods and drinks 31. Then you lay on the beach for the time you are not eating. Don’t think I want to run on treadmill during that week.</p>

20309

<p>Dad II - we just returned from an “all inclusive resort” (aka condo with kitchen, large Costco loot, and BB the chef), and despite the fact that we ate like there was no tomorrow, neither of us gained a pound! The trick is to stay active. If there is hiking or snorkeling nearby, go for it instead of lounging by the pool. We did not hit the condo’s (excellent) gym a single time, yet we burned a few Hula pies worth of calories. :)</p>

<p>This is what you can do at the resort’s buffet. Try to fill your plate 3/4 with veggies, then add protein foods. Do not get any bread or pastries. I guarantee that by the time you decide to go for seconds, you will be full.</p>

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<p>Not really. The only thing really tempting was the waffle, but I don’t think I could even eat white flour batter dripping in maple syrup these days. I could go for oatmeal or cold cereal with half n’ half, but not without sugar. Robert Lustig has done too much of a number on me for that. I like bagels, but they are majorly carb dense. At a normal breakfast buffet, I’d pile my plate with eggs and bacon or sausage or ham and be stuffed.</p>

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<p>Yep. That’s my strategy at feasts. Hammer the meat and veggies. Lay off the bread, pasta, rice, and carbs. At Thanksgiving dinner, I’ll have some stuffing (because it is Thanksgiving), but I don’t need stuffing plus bread plus potatoes. Eat second helpings of turkey, but lay off the desserts.</p>

<p>I don’t know anywhere where you couldn’t find a nice scenic hike or sightseeing hike. Perfect for geezer fitness.</p>

20311

<p>My marathoner friend sent me this artice, which I though might be interesting to some posters here (warning - it is quite long):</p>

<p>[Is</a> Kip Litton a Marathon Fraud? : The New Yorker](<a href=“Marathon Man | The New Yorker”>Marathon Man | The New Yorker)</p>

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<p>Wow, Bunsen. Thanks for the link. I was familiar with the situation from letsrun, but hadn’t seen that article. What is wrong with that guy?</p>

20313

<p>Darn, why didn’t I think of that? I went back and looked at the GPS track of my one and only 5K race. I could have easily made a left turn instead of a right turn for an out and back loop and chopped 8 minutes off my time. Just think, I could be basking in the glory of a 33 minute 5K… :)</p>

<p>I bet this happens a lot more than anyone imagines. If you weren’t doing it to post wins, but just to shave a few minutes off a respectable time, who would ever know?</p>

20314

<p>Thanks, BB and Idad. </p>

<p>Luckily I do’t like carb that much. Most of my meals at resorts were sea food, meats and fruits. While we do many activities, including at least hour long ping pong daily. The number one problem I had should be the beer, a lot of beer. </p>

<p>This time around, I would try very hard to cut beer. </p>

<p>BTW, I have made appoitment with the trainer at the gym. I would post a picture when I achieve my beach body.</p>

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<p>Dad II, do you drink beer bease you like the taste or for the buzz effect? If it is the taste you are after, non-alcohol German beers taste very much like beers with alcohol yet have only 60-70 calories per bottle, less than soft drinks! Alcohol in beer gives me headaches, so I experimented with non-EtOH varieties and found a few that I liked. Becks makes a great post-run recovery drink! :)</p>

<p>Ran 4 miles again, 33 min. Need to pay some attemtion to my free weights.</p>

20316

<p>Cals 1870
Fat 124 g
Carbs 108 g
Fiber 28 g
Protein 96 g
Sugars 63 g</p>

<p>58% fat
20% protein
22% carbs</p>

20317

<p>Not really pleased about the food choices made today. Lack of preparation, getting hungry with no legitimate options and at the mercy of others, so couldn’t do my own thing. Lesson learned, not to assume you can always figure out a solution in any circumstance. No workout, and with guest duty unlikely to be a workout until Wednesday at the earliest :frowning: </p>

<p>All this makes me a little cranky.</p>

<p>Cals 1311
Fat 57 g
Carbs 63 g
Fiber 5 g
Protein 59 g
Sugars 12 g</p>

<p>Fat 51%
Protein 24%
Carbs 25%</p>

20318

<p>Been out of town all day. Here’s my contribution to the food discussion.</p>

<p>[Fuel</a> Up: What The Elites Eat](<a href=“http://running.competitor.com/2012/07/nutrition/fuel-up-what-the-elites-eat_55730/1]Fuel”>http://running.competitor.com/2012/07/nutrition/fuel-up-what-the-elites-eat_55730/1)</p>

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<p>From what I’ve seen of 5Ks, runners on occasion end up off the race route because it’s not marked clearly and they’re not sure which way to go. :eek:</p>

20320

<p>Still have a stiff neck (it’s gotten a little better over time) and I haven’t done anything other than walk 2.5 miles each day. I’m going to a craniosacral therapist tomorrow (I have no experience with this therapy except that friends of mine think this therapist walks on water–she has helped all of them.)</p>

<p>Idad–next time you’re hiking near Holderness try a little place in Freedom, NH called Yankee Smokehouse–it’s at the junction of Rt. 16 and Rt 25 about 20 miles from Holderness. The restaurant specializes in barbecue ribs, chicken, and pork. I’ve eaten there often because my D was a camper, CIT, and counselor at a camp nearby.</p>