Posts by rmgarcia

42.91 calories!  ;)

Anyway, simple proportions:  (0.67 cup / 230 calories) = (0.125 cup / x calories)

Cross multiply and solve for x:  0.67x = 28.75... So, x = 42.91

:)

pasha12 - That makes total sense-- and yeah, it's my left leg.  Of course, it's now been nearly 2 weeks, I havent run at all, and have gone to the gym...twice, I think?  Once using the elliptical, and once just doing the rowing machine and stationary bike, so that it wouldn't hurt my hip.  I'd certainly call that "reducing mileage substantially"!  I definately can't run, though, even after I've "warmed up" enough to walk.  :-\

Anyway, I'm also thinking it may be a nerve thing.  It seems like now, when I stand up, I have to sort of stretch it out, and the top part of my leg will inevitably seize up, berfore I can gingerly put some weight on it.  Only after all that can I actually walk regularly!  This is getting pretty ridiculous, and I'm sort of worried that it hasn't exactly gotten any better after so long-- and after sooo long of no working out!  I'm one of those people that can't stand taking a day off, and I dread my rest days more than anything.  But now, like I said, it's been 2 weeks and I've gone twice (although I'm about to go later today... kayaking machine, here I come!).  I feel like I'm going to turn into a blob of jell-o, and my leg muscles are going to completely atrophy.  Sigh.  I might have to give in and go to the doctor, soon.  :(

no_audience - I can only assume it's some sort of overuse issue, but really?!  I never run two days in a row.  Maybe I'll run one day then do the elliptical the next, and so on.. but never twice in a row, and I usually have an off day every third or 4th day.  So I don't feel like it should be overused, you know?  I'll try the pillow thing, though, that sounds like it would help, actually.  Thanks for the tip!

heatherlanders - I got really great shoes a few months ago after having knee problems, and that pretty much sorted it out.  They're now about...4.5 months old?  I figure they have some time left in them...  :-\  I also THINK I have pretty good running form, but even if I don't, it's not like anything has changed; I'm running exactly the same as always.  Hmm.  I'd love to try yoga sometime, and I've been meaning to look into classes, so maybe now is a good time.

joyfulake - yikes!!  That sounds terrible!  :-\  I suppose a doctor would be good, but I'd really rather wait until I'm back at school (and don't have to pay anything, and also don't have to let my dad know... he's super paranoid about me running, and knowing him, he'd put me on bedrest or something if he found out I hurt enough to go to the doctor.  And yes, I am 20 years old; yes, my dad is that controlling when I'm at home.  ug!)  If it still hurts mid/late august when I'm back at school, I'll FOR SURE check it out, but since most of my other injuries sort of took care of themselves (although I did go to a sports doctor twice, I think... didn't really help, just said I had to wait it out), I'm somewhat weary.  I'm sorry about your deal, though!  Geez.  What a pain!  In more ways than one...

Thanks for all the ideas/suggestions/information, guys!

Reading the site, I totally agree with Melkor-- it looks like a load of crap.

HOWEVER!

My mom knows someone who sells it (or something), and they finally got her to try it.  So we bought some.  IT IS AMAZING!!  Seriously, I was the biggest skeptic EVER, but the whole flexibility thing is so true.  Try reaching over and touching your toes.  Stand with your feet together, arms straight out, and twist around as far as you can.  Then drink like 2 oz of that water, and try both things again.  Holy crap, I was practicly twisted aroudn 180 degrees, and there is no way a placebo could be THAT effective.

I'm a scientist, so naturally, I wanted to explanation.  Of course, I'm a physicist, and on principal, I naturally hate chemistry.  So, i never really figured it out.  All I know is that it's really amazing water!  haha.  :)

(but yes...VERY expensive.)

That happens to me, sometimes.  Some days when I wake up and am still tired/etc, I just FEEL really..heavy.  And I'll weigh myself, wait like an hour and a half, weigh myself again...and I'll be a good pound/pound and a half less!  I find when I'm most rested/awake, THEN that first weight is the lowest.  So I'm not entirely sure about the reasoning, but something about really being settled/digested sounds about right...

I definately eat!  In fact, I find I run the best if I'm slightly "full."  Oatmeal with some mixed in berries or other fruit is what does it for me.  :)  Occasionally, if I work out later in the day, I'll make sure to eat something else right before... but the oatmeal just sits better for me.  I tried a boca burger + veggies once (a typical dinner for me, so nothing "weird"), and I felt TERRIBLE while running.  So clearly, you might have to try a few things until you find that perfect meal for you.  Good luck!

Hmmm looks good.  I've never seen it anywhere though...  But I'll definately be sure to keep an eye out, now!  I love almond breeze, but I'd love to try this, too.  Thanks for the tip!

hehehe, yeah, when I first discovered it, I spent a good hour at least playing with it!  Good luck!

Haha, that's funny.. the two posters above me mentioned smart dogs, and boca burgers-- and I've had one of each, today!

Smart dogs are awesome chopped up and thrown into a frying pan.  Heats 'em up, slightly crispier...and put them in whatever.  Salad, lettuce, veggie mixes, sandwhiches, anything!  Boca burgers I eat a LOT for dinner.... I make a big serving of some sort of vegetable, then heat up a boca burger, cut it into bite size pieces, and mix it all together.  Super original, I know...but delicious!  And you can't beat that protein!  I love the taste of both.  :)

Gardenburgers are also really good.  I love the californian veggie medley one, I think it is.... has corn, and all sorts of other good stuff.  :)  yum!