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Couch to 5K Accountability Thread
Redball:
Would drugstore/Walmart orthotics help? I've used them full time since I originally started running.
lepetitfromage:
I'm thinking of picking up a pair of orthotics myself but I'm nervous about wasting my money if I buy bad/wrong ones because I know I won't be able to return them. I definitely need some more cushioning. Where did you get yours? Would you recommend them?
I did my 1st Week 2 run yesterday and it wasn't too bad. I could definitely feel more stress on my shins, but not as much as I anticipated. Something happened that amused me though- I try not to pay attention to the timer on the treadmill and just watch the tv to help the time pass faster. Every single time I looked down to check because I thought I was nearing the end, the timer was just about to hit one minute so then I was super aware of the time difference! I guess my body remembered what I wanted it to do previously, even though it's been a while!
Bain- I'm the same way with sweet stuff- sometimes I just neeeed it. Good luck finding your cord! I hate when stupid stuff gets in the way when I actually want to run. It's hard enough getting motivated in the first place!
I've started having a bowl of cereal when I'm craving sugar. I'll have apple cinnamon cheerios or chocolate chex. And if I'm really feeling like misbehaving, I break out the Lucky Charms. :-P
Redball:
I've bought mine from a podiatrist, paying $21 the last time I got them. They're generic. When I was first prescribed them, they were measured and fitted, cost $300 and health insurance paid. I believe they provide a little cushioning in the heel, a little arch support and a little anti-pronation. If I forget to put them in -- which is rare -- I notice it immediately and don't like it at all. I've worn them for 28 years, so it's hard to say what would happen if I didn't.
When I'm eating by myself, I can avoid all but a very occasional candy bar. At home, replacing ice cream for dessert after dinner, I have a 60-calorie vanilla low-fat sugar-free yogurt and put a dollop of Hershey's on the top.
And morning cereal is oatmeal and skim milk, with artificial sweetener and cinnamon. I'm capable of cutting calories, but not when I'm dining with friends in their homes. I'm beginning to think that if I saw myself as they may see me (What am I saying? That they're very polite?), I might cut back then as well.
Lines:
My favorite cereal right now are the Peanut Butter Multigrain Cheerios. I have a weak spot for peanut butter desserts, so I just try to eat some cereal instead of ice cream or cake or whatever. Also if I really want candy, I'll go for Twizzlers, because they have less calories than most other candies.
I need to make a serious diet change. Last year when I was living with friends (one of which was studying nutrition), I was fine, but then I moved home with my mom and I immediately gained weight and went up both a size and a cup size. Which is annoying. When I move in with the boy in a week or so, I'm going back to what I did last year - not buying so much crap. It's easy not to eat junk food when you never buy it. Also it's easier to eat healthier when you plan for the week in advance. So my goal is less processed foods, more whole grains. I'm also going to look into healthier baking options, because I do bake a lot and I don't want to completely give it up.
Barmymoo:
--- Quote from: Akima on 06 Jun 2012, 17:57 ---The key to healthy eating is in the shopping basket. If you don't buy ice cream in the first place, it won't there to tempt you. That way, you only have to be strong once at the supermarket, rather than every time you open the fridge door. :police:
--- End quote ---
You're absolutely right and I am usually very good about this - I only buy ice cream or any kind of dessert if I know people are coming over, and generally it gets eaten while they're here. This ice cream was given to me by someone, who wouldn't take it back. Hmm.
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