7.11.2010

I ran today!

I did about 2 and a quarter miles today! I did a mile on the treadmill at the gym - with only one stop at 1/2 way for a few seconds. It felt good!  Maybe that will help get things moving along.  We dropped Nick off at the Y playzone and 30 minutes later they came to get me because he wouldn't stop crying. Aww.. it was his 3rd time there this week and I thought he was getting used to it (the other 2 days he seemed to enjoy it!) but today he wasn't into it.  I got in the rest at home while Nick was napping. 

Yesterday I took some almond/pecan/cashew butter + chia seeds + flaxseed + oatmeal and topped it with 'ice cream."  I wanted something nut butterish and it was good!  What's your take on uncooked oats? I wasn't sure if I should cook mu concoction in little balls.  I've made chocolate protein 'ice cream' and strawberry protein 'ice cream' today and last night to go with oats, and I want to make this high protein "cake" at some point. The 'ice cream' makes a huge portion, is very refreshing and keeps you full for a while.  I think I am going to order a chocolate and vanilla whey protein from Jay Robb. What's your favorite protein powder? Before I was using Aria (Trader Joe's sells it).   Maybe once you start telling yourself this stuff is dessert, you don't need the real deal?

15 comments:

  1. Glad you got a little run in! Let's hope it kicks this baby into action for you!

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  2. Well done - I'd kill to walk a mile let alone run one!
    The evening before I went into labour I went for a 2 hour hike and now nearly 12 days on a 5 min jaunt round the block is exhausting!
    Poor Nick - who knows why he didn't like it today!
    Take care,
    Kaz

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  3. Your concoction sounds great.

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  4. you are incredible! sure hope it gets things 'moving' for you :)

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  5. Running at 37 weeks got Ryan here 4 days later..."loosened" things up so to speak.

    Keeping my fingers crossed for a soon, quick and safe delivery Natalie!

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  6. We went hiking 4 days before my due date....and wouldn't ya know at 3 am the contractions started!
    Sorry to hear about Nick at the Y - we have the same struggle every once in a while. Hopefully he'll like it next time!

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  7. yay for a run!!!! maybe that baby will come SOOON!!!

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  8. Nice job on the run! Hope it makes baby come really soon!
    Aw, poor Nick. My little one has gone on and off with the gym childcare, but I think he's getting used to it. I think it just takes time for them to make it part of their usual routine.
    I should take tips from you to eat more protein, especially for recovery from long workouts! My husbands swears by his protein shakes.

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  9. I've been out of town for a few days and I was wondering how you were! Yay for a run! As for the efffacement stuff, I heard the more you are effaced before you start labor the quicker it will go. That's what I heard though, not too sure if that's right!

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  10. Great effort with the run!!

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  11. Wow, impressive on the run! I hope it gets things moving for you!

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  12. nice job on the run!!! i can't believe you're running this close to delivering!

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  13. I am so impressed that you are still running. That is awesome!

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