"I woke up early to get my run in today. I knew I wouldn't have time later. Well, it didn't go as planned. I think I maybe ran 12 min out of the 30 I was supposed to. I was beating myself up over it. My run started with my glutes feeling sore. Not quite awake it took me a min to realize it wasn't due to old age, but all the work Hallie had me do the day before. Well, I can work through that. I will actually feel better when I'm done. I couldn't find my rhythm. I just felt awkward and heavy. Then my heels started hurting. Side note, they hurt every morning right when I get out of bed, but it quickly goes away. (I blame flip flops) That was pain I couldn't ignore so I walked until it felt better, it didn't completely go away. So I start again, determined to do this. Well then, nature calls. I told her to wait, I was 1 mile from home. Do I run, do I walk? Hmm.... She was impatient so I ducked into some trees and prayed nobody would drive by. Kind of funny now. I'm over beating myself up. I woke up early with great intentions (I know they don't burn calories). I could've just said I was too busy and just skipped it, but I didn't. Tom will be a better workout.
As for food. I was pleasantly surprised to find an email with some plant based proteins :) Thank you! That really made my day! Did you know broccoli has protein? I didn't. I'm excited for tomorrow and coming up with some recipes for my new knowledge. Today, my protein was not great. I had Greek yogurt for breakfast and salmon for dinner. No protein at lunch. I did snack on some almonds, though."
As for food. I was pleasantly surprised to find an email with some plant based proteins :) Thank you! That really made my day! Did you know broccoli has protein? I didn't. I'm excited for tomorrow and coming up with some recipes for my new knowledge. Today, my protein was not great. I had Greek yogurt for breakfast and salmon for dinner. No protein at lunch. I did snack on some almonds, though."
- SuperMom 2
Here is what I sent SuperMom!
Veggies:
1 avocado - 10 grams
• 1 cup broccoli - 5 grams
• 1 cup spinach - 5 grams
• 2 cups cooked kale - 5 grams
• 1 cup boiled peas - 9 grams
• 1 cup cooked sweet potato - 5 grams
• 1 cup broccoli - 5 grams
• 1 cup spinach - 5 grams
• 2 cups cooked kale - 5 grams
• 1 cup boiled peas - 9 grams
• 1 cup cooked sweet potato - 5 grams
Ancient Grains:
Quinoa is versatile and delicious. 1 cup - 9 grams.
• Amaranth, bulgur, brown rice, wheat germ, oat bran are other grains with a high protein content.
• Oatmeal - 1 cup = 6 grams.
• Sprouted grain bread products - buns, tortillas, bread. Pack a sandwich or a wrap and you'll get 7-10 grams from the bread alone.
• Amaranth, bulgur, brown rice, wheat germ, oat bran are other grains with a high protein content.
• Oatmeal - 1 cup = 6 grams.
• Sprouted grain bread products - buns, tortillas, bread. Pack a sandwich or a wrap and you'll get 7-10 grams from the bread alone.
Also, if you like smoothies, I drink a smoothie of fruits, 2 cups kale/spinach mix (I get the "juicing greens" or "power Greens" blend from the lettuce aisle because I don't have time to chop and such!), 1/2 to 1 cup nonfat Greek vanilla yogurt, cup of crushed ice, and here's the best, 2 tbsp. POWDERED PEANUT BUTTER! It's the shit! only 1.5 g of fat, but 5 g protein and makes the BEST smoothies! You may already know of its existence (I just found it like a month ago and am ape shit over it!), but if not, its in the PB section at Target and Walmart.
Also, heel pain. When I read that, I knew instantly that it was plantar fasciitis. A nasty, but very common, running injury mostly caused by overuse, poor shoes, and weak muscles. SuperMom informed me that she has already tried changing her shoes, so that common solution was out. I lent her my foam roller to use. Foam rollers are miracles! They are available at most stores, and well worth the buy! Some of them have knobs on them, I just like the plain ones though. But to each their own! I also included a "how to" video I found that really helps! So if you have been experiencing heel pain, especially in the morning, that lessens during exercise but worsens afterwards, it very well could be plantar fasciitis and this may help!
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