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DogMa · by **DogMa** » January 22nd, 2009, 4:09 pm

Hee. Yeah, I have to stop at the store tonight anyway on my way home, so I'll see what they have in sugar-free electrolyte replacements. Or I'm told Costco has ZipFizz, with just 10 calories and a tiny bit of caffeine. I'd rather skip the caffeine and other stuff in there, though, if I can.

DogMa · by **DogMa** » January 22nd, 2009, 4:22 pm

OK, I looked around online. There are a few brands that make powders, which will be cheaper in the long run. But just to try it for a bit, it looks like Powerade Zero is my best bet. Hopefully my Kroger carries it.

DogMa · by **DogMa** » January 23rd, 2009, 8:26 am

Found my PowerAde Zero at Kroger (two flavors, blue and purple). Had some this morning during my workout, but still took the potassium just in case.

Oh, and got my echo results. Everything looks great. So apparently I just have a really high maximum heart rate.

Joy · by **Joy** » January 23rd, 2009, 8:51 am

Look I am here!

Hello, I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

regards,
joy

Thanks again for stopping over to me!

Lauren · by **Lauren** » January 23rd, 2009, 9:06 am

Hey, Rob! I am so happy to hear your test results came out great! I know it will be a big relief to you on many levels, but especially when you're exercising!

I love PowerZero, it's my go-to beverage post long-run. The other option you might want to try which is also zero calories, but full of good stuff on the electrolyte/potassium/sodium/replenishing front is Nuun. They are these tablets you put in your water WHILE you exercise, and they're great especially if you plan on having a longer workout, or, for one of your run/walk events, so that you continue to get what you need during the workout instead of after. I bought them online, love 'em!

Anyway, have a great weekend, and enjoy working out with less stress!

Cheers,

Lauren

DogMa · by **DogMa** » January 23rd, 2009, 9:23 am

Yeah, I saw those mentioned in a low-carb forum, actually. I don't normally go more than an hour, and I tend to not drink ANYthing before or during 5K races. I know it's not good to do that, but those things are the only time I have an issue with incontinence (sorry; I'm SUCH an old lady sometimes) and the only thing that helps is to have no water at all in my system till after. I figure they're not all that long (shorter than my normal workout) and I only do the ones in cold weather, and so far it hasn't hurt me any (except for the chest pain after that last one, but I really think that was just smoke inhalation).

Anyway, we'll see. Just the potassium already seemed to be doing the job, so I'm not sure I need this stuff at all. I just figured it couldn't hurt to try it.

Now if I could just get below 127.8 again ... if it doesn't start dropping in the next week or so, I may try (gasp) eating even MORE, rather than cutting back.

nickieluv · by **nickieluv** » January 23rd, 2009, 9:29 am

You're getting adventurous, huh? Eating more? :lol:

I hope it works. Especially since you've talked so much about your crummy metabolism - it's starting to sound like it's been completely healed!

Still thinking about you and Mojo and Teemu. Actually I think if Mojo is acting normally, that's probably a good sign that Teemu's growth is nothing serious. I firmly believe that pets are really in tune with things like that with their owners, so why shouldn't they be able to sense illness in a fellow pup? I hope I'm right. I usually am so there, you have nothing to worry about.

DogMa · by **DogMa** » January 23rd, 2009, 11:33 am

Ha. I think most animals ARE in tune with that sort of thing. Although Mojo has always been a little too self-centered for that. Plus she's being very nice to him lately, letting him get all this extra attention, so what does THAT mean? I'm hoping it means she knows that I need it, not that he does.

And yep, just like with the heart stuff, it's starting to seem like I fixed myself again. Yay, me! :lol:

Susie Q · by **Susie Q** » January 24th, 2009, 9:18 am

DogMa wrote:Now if I could just get below 127.8 again ... if it doesn't start dropping in the next week or so, I may try (gasp) eating even MORE, rather than cutting back.

You've got such a great attitude!! You're really inspiring! Thanks for sharing your journey!!

Best of luck to your baby! I hope you get good news for him soon!

Susie :heart:

DogMa · by **DogMa** » January 25th, 2009, 9:50 am

Thanks, Susie. It drives me crazy that I have so much trouble losing, but it's hard to complain TOO much when I've been in a size 4 or 6 for more than two years now.

BTW, got my Wii Fit yesterday. So far the cardio stuff is kinda worthless for me, although fun, but I'm enjoying the balance and yoga. Haven't done the strength training (in part because a lot of the early stuff involves using my shoulder in ways I'm not supposed to yet, like push-ups). It's funny, because my balance and coordination are TERRIBLE, and the Wii confirmed that. But when I'm doing the yoga, I have much better balance and it ranked me as "yoga trainer" or something like that.

DogMa · by **DogMa** » January 26th, 2009, 9:02 am

Just checking in for the day. 127.4 this morning, even though I had dinner at Genghis Grill last night (so I ate decently, but I'm sure there was plenty of sodium in the sauce I used). Inching down, though, which is cool considering how much I'm eating lately.

Also did an hour of hills on the treadmill. Yesterday I did an hour of running/walking/hills plus half an hour of Wii Fit (mostly yoga and balance stuff, with a bit of hula hooping and running thrown in; I passed the little Mii I was supposed to be following and ended up following a little dog through a different part of the park) AND the beginner's Ab Rocket workout (it hurt so much after the last time that I figured I should probably stay with the beginner workout a big longer). I'm hoping to do some more Wii Fit tonight after dinner.

Joy · by **Joy** » January 26th, 2009, 5:58 pm

Happy Lunar New Year!

joy

ChynnaDoll · by **ChynnaDoll** » January 27th, 2009, 10:27 am

Hey Rob!!...was'up girl! Just coming over to say hello. I see you are still faithfully exercising. I was for awhile, but got lax with it, but i'll be starting back on my routine soon:+) thanks for being such a constant part of this board...so GOOD to see you:+)

Chyna

DogMa · by **DogMa** » January 30th, 2009, 8:42 am

Hey, guys. Yep, things are OK here, although I'm on edge waiting for Teemu's pathology report. He did well with the surgery, though. Hasn't had to wear an E-collar AND Mojo's been good about it so I haven't had to keep 'em separated while I'm at work. Unfortunately, I also need to get up in the middle of the night every night to give him medicine. Sigh.

But ... 127.0 this morning. My workouts have been GREAT, so I'm sticking with the higher calories, potassium and PowerAde Zero. I don't know what's working, but I'm not going to mess with it! Except that I may add a few more calories and see what happens. Maybe.

nickieluv · by **nickieluv** » January 30th, 2009, 9:46 am

Well no news is good news, right? Glad Mojo is behaving herself. And those E-collars are so awful, I'm glad Teemu doesn't need one.

Keep up the magic, lady! It must feel great to get things back to normal with your workouts and under control with your health. You have worked hard for it!

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