Posts by cc31

Actually, empanadas are the easiest thing to make healthy because you control the filling!  It's all in what kind of filling you use, and how you make it, whether you bake them or not.  You don't have to use the "hojaldre" shells (those are the puff pastry type shells), you can buy the "criolla" kind which are not flaky and have much less fat.  They have now come up with a "light" version now, too. 

If you buy the criolla ones, fill them with low-fat beef crumbles, bulk them up with veggies (or use a veggie filling) you would be having a perfectly healthy meal.  Good side salad, and you're set.  Of course, the trick is not eating them all! :)   

Don't know if you read Spanish, but there are quite a few recipes here http://www.empanadascriollas.com.ar/  (particularly under "Recetas Naturistas") and here http://www.lasaltena.com.ar/

Now... as for healthy version of medialunas that's probably asking for a miracle - I don't even think I'd want one if one was made :) 

ETA: For good empanadas in BsAs, you should go to ****á.  They have the best empanadas, tartas, and other traditional fare. 

There's always sardines packed in water no salt added. 

we have several, depending on moods.  the most common is hun or babe.  sometimes we use "mi amor" (my love, in spanish) or "bichito" (as in love-bug, also in spanish).

edited because i changed my mind.

YES!!  It is very normal.

It is so crucial that you get enough nutrients in and eat regardless.  I cannot emphasize this enough.

I have had to pretty much overhaul my diet due to this issue.  I have discovered that in my case some of it can be explained by dehydration (even when I am chugging water like nobody's business!) but mostly it is due to the expected stress of distance running.  I also have found that SOMETIMES it is a matter of making myself eat a little something for my appetite to return (not always, though). 

Here is (some of) what I have done: 

First, I eliminated processed refueling GUs, gels, beans, etc. on the run, and make sure I dilute my gatorade (I use the powdered stuff).  I found they made my upset stomach A LOT worse .  Instead, I take raw nuts (I'm partial to cashews) mixed with dried cranberries (you can use any other dried fruits - dates are great!), pretzels, packets of honey, fig newtons, etc.  Make sure you have enough water to help these go down :)

Second, I eat all REAL food (that means I eliminated all packaged stuff except for good quality, dry cereal).  I incorporated calorie dense foods at every meal, and eat a lot of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant foods as well to help with recovery.  What has made the biggest difference for me is eating raw nuts (or nut butters).  I get great nutrition and energy boost from them, up my calories, they don't upset my stomach (in fact, sometimes they help my appetite) and they help with muscle recovery (I am a lot less sore).  I also have a constant supply of frozen blueberries, frozen wild salmon fillets (canned wild salmon works, too), sweet potatoes, unsweetened coconut...you get the idea.  I also make sure to eat "watery" vegetables and fruits to help rehydrate.    

Third, I drink my calories after long runs.  After runs over 10 miles, I just don't have an appetite  (especially in summer) so I make smoothies of all types - I throw fruit AND veggies in them, greek yogurt & almond butter for protein.  In the winter, I have hot cocoa, or a good mug of soup. 

One caveat: Most of this has been discovered through trial and error, so there is really not much scientific evidence to back this up.  It's just what works for me.  My advice to you is to explore what works for you.  It will take time, but I cannot emphasize enough how crucial it is for you to make sure you eat well!!  In running especially, you are expending too much energy and asking for trouble (i.e., injury) if you don't refuel properly.  And I KNOW you don't want to be out of commission for 8-10 weeks because you got injured.

I know there are times I can't make myself eat after long runs, and that is OK.  I have something small that is nutrient rich and calorie dense.  Usually when this happens, my appetite returns with a vengeance a day or two after :) 

I hope this helps!  Feel free to message me if you want any more ideas or help. 

Good luck with your training - Have fun :) 

The sky is the limit!

Some of my favorites (you can add sweetener to these if you like - I do not):

apple sauce, cinnamon (or apple pie spice), real vanilla essence

raw cocoa nibs (or cocoa powder), unsweetened coconut flakes, almond extract

frozen (thawed) peach slices, almond butter, allspice

diced plums and toasted pine nuts 

mashed banana, cinnamon & allspice, slivered almonds

I know I have recommended this to you before: Look at Hal Higdon's site.  He has a lot of very helpful recommendations about training, and good training plans for beginners, so that you are not doing too much too soon.  Ideally, for you to be able to run a half-marathon safely & injury free, you should have at least 1 year of solid running base.  You should give yourself a minimum of 13 weeks to train. 13.1 miles is too much volume for your tendons/ligaments/muscles to have sufficient time to adapt otherwise.

http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/index.h tm

http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/novice. htm

http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/half_mar athon.html

I am the daughter and granddaughter of two amazing breast cancer survivors.  In fact, my grandmother went on to live until she was 75!  My mom is doing very well, too :)

I think the way you are feeling is perfectly normal.  Both my mom and grandmom expressed going through this journey was a rollercoaster, emotionally and physically.  One day they would be feeling healed, energetic and positive, and then the next they could not get themselves out of bed. 

Through all their highs and lows, it was faith that kept them going strong.  I don't know if you are religious, but even if you are not, have faith in yourself and that the future WILL be better! 

My grandmother also always tried to stay "active" in something - knitting, walking (when she had the energy), reading, volunteering, being part of a support group of other women going through hardships like her.  Are you able to do any of those things, if you don't already?  My mom has told me that she feels her healing had a lot to do with her staying as positive as possible and continuing with her life as much as she was able.  

I don't know if this helps at all. I can't begin to imagine what you are going through. I know chemo is a horrible experience, so I wish you much health and strength.   

Hang in there!!!  

I don't typically do these but I'm bored today and this one sounded fun - so what the heck :)

1. favorite green salad? 

Field greens with a bit of goat cheese and balsamic vinegar

2. favorite potato topping? 

roasted sliced mushrooms (try it!)

3. best fast food meal? 

don't eat fast food.

4. best priced fast food meal? 

see #3.

5. healthiest fast food meal? 

I have no clue since I never eat it.  I would imagine something salad/raw veggie/or a yogurt parfait?

6. favorite sit down restaurant? 

I have a couple but typically anything I can't make at home (Asian, Indian, Spanish).  Lately, we've been really enjoying eating at a local Indian place called Royal Taj.  Amazing.

7. favorite donut? 

Hate donuts.  I'm a muffin lady :)  If I had to have one, cinnamon sugar coated would be good. 

8. favorite coffee drink?

Strong coffee brewed in my Italian Moka pot with a shot of 1% milk. 

9. would you rather eat out, cook your own food, have someone else cook it (who?)?

I love to cook and would rather make my own food.

10. favorite breakfast sandwich? 

Don't really eat them, but if I had to it would be a biscuit with poached egg (obviously this would be open-faced since eatng a properly poached egg as a sandwich would be a mess!! ha!)

11. favorite milkshake flavor? 

CHOCOLATE! Yum.

12. favorite way to cook potatoes? 

Roasted with rosemary.

13. favorite pizza topping and crust style? 

Thin crust, cooked in a coal fire or wood oven, prosciutto & roasted red peppers.  A little bit of fresh mozzarella and basil.

14. steak or fish at a restaurant ?

Depends on the restaurant!  Usually chicken, though :) I prefer to cook fish at home.

15. favorite soup and where from? 

Miso Soup from my favorite sushi place, or Curry Laksa from a local Malaysian place.

16. do you check calorie counts before going to restaurants? 

Since I eat out as a treat, I usually don't bother.  Plus, I typically go to a non-chain place that doesn't list their information.  I get something special that I don't typically eat at home, and move on :) 

17. how often do you eat out? 

Once a month.

18. any restaurants that you cringe at going to because of the nutrition information? 

Cheesecake Factory!  YIKES!

19. favorite breakfast meal at a fast food restaurant? 

Veggie omelet.  (ETA: Whoops!  Just noticed the Q was about fast food restaurant.  I'll leave it since I wouldn't have an answer otherwise!)

20. do you order the same thing every time you go to a restaurant? 

Depends.  If it's a new place, I try to get a suggestion based on what I typically enjoy.  If it's a place that I have been to before, I usually get the same thing - especially if the reason I went there was because I was craving a particular dish!  :)

I'd actually suggest you follow a plan that has a little more structure to it. Either something like Couch to 5K or any of Hal Higdon's novice plans.  In reality, while there isn't much science to running (i.e., you just have to get yourself out and just do it!) there is such a thing as too much too soon.  Plans like Couch to 5K have the mileage increases "built-in" so that you are doing it in a safe way, while continuing to challenge your body (and gaining in fitness) as it adapts to running.

Whatever you do, listen to your body and have fun!!

This is your third exercise-related post in the last 24 hours. 

As it has been mentioned to you in your other threads, you are exhibiting some serious behaviors of exercise addiction. 

I suggest you stop exercising and get help.