tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post1023993745621700031..comments2023-10-28T09:53:17.262-06:00Comments on The Hungry Runner Girl: What do I REALLY need right now?The Hungry Runner Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12506381626195673826noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-65580508970114080522011-05-04T11:04:22.281-06:002011-05-04T11:04:22.281-06:00I'm right there with you Janae. Right now I...I'm right there with you Janae. Right now I'm having such a hard time listening to my body (& mind for that matter) & realizing what I NEED. Clearly what I want and need are two totallly different things at the moment. No more chocolate for breakfast lunch & dinner like I have been :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-69934086782735059122011-05-03T20:32:44.893-06:002011-05-03T20:32:44.893-06:00I think we have all been there at times. Your list...I think we have all been there at times. Your list looks really good. Knowing what your doing is have the battle.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10372710357432424883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-61363530793588477322011-05-03T14:22:57.245-06:002011-05-03T14:22:57.245-06:00I SO needed this post. I have not been a very goo...I SO needed this post. I have not been a very good girl lately and have been letting food fill my sadness hole. Sometimes it's just the easiest quick fix. But it doesn't solve the problem. I'm going to be more aware. I liked your list. <br />Also, I hope your unexpectedness wasn't anything bad. You have an extremely nice sisssy. That meal looks delicious!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870882429676385594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-13486828456922746452011-05-02T22:28:53.650-06:002011-05-02T22:28:53.650-06:00You still exercise so much that you probably need ...You still exercise so much that you probably need all those calories. You seem to avoid a lot of calories (salad dressing, cheese, etc) and even if you try to make up for it with sweets, you're certainly not overeating. Most stress fractures are due to overtraining, not eating enough calories (even if it seems like a lot, when you workout 3x a day you need even more), and hormonal problems. Honestly you will probably recover from your injury faster if you eat more calories and more fat. Maybe just try to balance it a little more, bring some healthy fats into your diet, your bones them too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-18388631438692688542011-05-02T20:02:16.284-06:002011-05-02T20:02:16.284-06:00Janae - thank you for posting this. After almost ...Janae - thank you for posting this. After almost 3 months of rehabbing a hip/ back injury, I can totally relate! Sometimes I just tell God, "This is really really hard right now - please help me!" And sometimes it helps to remind myself that being injured is temporary (even though it's starting to feel like forever!). <br /><br />I love reading your blog everyday - it's always the first one I check. Hang in there. You're doing awesome. :)athletic chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00174491536377603994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-23593684023944984752011-05-02T18:47:17.294-06:002011-05-02T18:47:17.294-06:00clearly (from above), you are not alone. WE are no...clearly (from above), you are not alone. WE are not alone in this. what an amazing support system you have here.<br /><br />for me, respecting my body is the most effective way to keep on the "right" path. when i'm aware of how the food i am eating will be metabolized AND how it will make me feel, it's a lot easier to say "no thank you." the problem I have is that i seem to need a constant reminder to remain aware. it's very frustrating for me. <br /><br />sugar is as addictive and quite possibly as harmful as controlled substances. i have no problem staying away from cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, soda pop, etc. even WITHOUT any kind of moral reasoning rather simply because i don't want the "poison" in my body. i want to live a long and healthy life. i want to feel good about the choices i make every single day. my vice is sugar but unlike you, i'm not addicted to candy rather, anything chocolate covered and any kind of baked good. i'm a sucker for it all. so now, i'm in the process of reading all sorts of data on sugar and the effects it has on the body. i need to understand in order to avoid because simply wanting to avoid is not enough for me. the temptation is too strong and clearly, i am weak. the first article i would recommend is the recently NY Times article "is sugar toxic?" it was an interesting read to say the least and, one thing it reminded me of was that when you consume sugar, your body reacts the same as it would with drugs (in a sense). there's a chemical reaction that results in a high followed by a gnarly crash. we might love our sugar and justify the consumption of it but honestly, the stuff is no good. no good just like MANY of the other things you wouldn't never let pass through your lips. (phew, that was long winded. sorry).Mrs. JMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16773566454141826294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-43772211599093753522011-05-02T18:40:00.229-06:002011-05-02T18:40:00.229-06:00Looks like you've got plenty of company in thi...Looks like you've got plenty of company in this boat! QUALITY over QUANTITY is a big one for helping me keep things in check. You're doing this with workouts--getting great cardio, core, strength, etc., even though you can't get the running miles right now. So you can apply that to eating--getting the quality foods that you so crave (broccoli, spinach, egg, chicken) and cutting back (a little) on the quantity of sweets, and make them "worth it" by going for a little of the best that you're craving. Rooting for you to heal fast, though I'll read you no matter what because your posts are inspirational anyway. Best to you!CJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-73989067996656687432011-05-02T18:27:37.881-06:002011-05-02T18:27:37.881-06:00You're right, everyone especially girls go thr...You're right, everyone especially girls go through it! :D yay we're human! hehe. I think it's definitely alright to not feel good or upbeat all the time, and God understands that! But I think it helps me to pray and meditate on His Words that speak life into my heart and soul. Many of us start to feel guilty about this and that and for no reason at all! Many times we tend to think that it IS guilt, when it's really sorrow. Also, walking at the park or being in nature and having dates with Jesus definitely help. :D I know this is really abstract stuff, but I hope it helps! stay strong girl!Ellie@fitforthesoulhttp://www.fitforthesoul.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-91592090778980863802011-05-02T18:23:02.328-06:002011-05-02T18:23:02.328-06:00I'm with you, girl! I went through a really d...I'm with you, girl! I went through a really difficult time recently where I was turning to food. Junk food to be exact. <br />I realized it was getting a little out of hand. I really focused on making better choices and telling myself that if I put good IN, I'd get good OUT. Even though (and especially since) I haven't been running, I still need to eat well to stay healthy.<br />It didn't mean I didn't have a treat here and there. I just really cracked down on myself to have a couple pieces of candy instead of half a bag. <br />I've been trying to eat fruit in place of candy for a sweet treat. When all else fails, call your mom. Moms can fix anything. Or send out an SOS Tweet and I'm sure many of us will come to your rescue. ; ) xoxoJenny https://www.blogger.com/profile/03427683366326431018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-30617969240240569532011-05-02T18:19:31.721-06:002011-05-02T18:19:31.721-06:00Oh Janae, I feel your pain. I use food as a subst...Oh Janae, I feel your pain. I use food as a substitute for a lot of things, none of which it can actually replace. I wish I had some kind of awesome advice, but I've been fighting this battle for a long time and I'm not sure I'm winning. I hope you find some peace soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-30010711554247920532011-05-02T17:59:40.929-06:002011-05-02T17:59:40.929-06:00I can totally relate to your post. It's so har...I can totally relate to your post. It's so hard sometimes to really question ourselves and ask, what you really need. I love your list you typed out here. I'm thinking of doing the same--it's really helpful to see what works for you in black and white!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-25436615246190036282011-05-02T17:05:24.354-06:002011-05-02T17:05:24.354-06:00We are all emotional eaters. The first thing (hop...We are all emotional eaters. The first thing (hopefully) that your Mother did when you were born was hold you close and feed you. Of course we associate food and comfort. The trick is to accept yourself as an emotional eater and have a treat just not 80 in a row :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-5326171539536921202011-05-02T16:28:42.046-06:002011-05-02T16:28:42.046-06:00Janae!! I'm still sending you lots of love &am...Janae!! I'm still sending you lots of love & hugs from Baltimore! This post definitely resonates with me. I often find comfort in food when i'm feeling extra bad for myself. i turn to food when i'm unhappy, lonely, and anxious. afterwards, I'm still unhappy, lonely, and anxious... and now i'm full and feel worse for stuffing my face. It's a lose, lose situation! There are obviously worse things to turn to -- drugs, alcohol, etc-- but comforting the sadness (or whatever emotion) with something else isn't going to help. These are things I try to remind myself al the time, so I'm right here with you! There's more to life than food & running.... and i think at the end of the day, if all you want is a big scoop of fro-yo or a bag of sour patch kids, then go for it!! Just because you're not running doesn't mean you don't deserve your favorite foods. :) Moderation is key.. definitely a hard thing to grasp for my black/white personality!! But you can do it. and so can i! <br /><br />PS: I've been doing a lot more yoga recently too! I find that it's really helping to improve my body image and helps me find a good balance!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08623583394481357587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-65980587241284080112011-05-02T16:27:54.782-06:002011-05-02T16:27:54.782-06:00Do you realize spaghetti and garlic bread are my f...Do you realize spaghetti and garlic bread are my fav??? You're killing me. :) I think that will be my first real meal after Medifast.<br /><br />Sorry you are having a rough time while you can't run. I totally get it. I'm an emotional eater, stress, tired, lonely, etc., gets me nosing around in the kitchen. I'm still working on making the switch. I think the key is to STOP, make the conscious effort to pause and ask those very questions you listed. You're doing good...you're a smart girl!<br /><br />runningtobeskinny.comSweat Is My Sanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16832198640246052527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-17798015908703632882011-05-02T16:23:38.193-06:002011-05-02T16:23:38.193-06:00Your sister makes food look good!
I think that...Your sister makes food look good!<br /><br />I think that's a great idea btw. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-24055971013449857812011-05-02T15:10:50.061-06:002011-05-02T15:10:50.061-06:00Hi Janae!
I love you and I love your blog! I thin...Hi Janae!<br />I love you and I love your blog! I think you should know though that you are still working out A LOT and burning a lot of calories and maybe your body is telling you something! Maybe you need to be eating a lot more than you think! It might be helping with your recovery. Sometimes I have found that people that don't properly nourish don't recover as fast or end up injured (not saying you don't properly nourish, but you even mentioned yourself that you could use a couple extra pounds). Just something to think about. Wishing you a speedy recovery!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-74484350972606564092011-05-02T15:10:22.533-06:002011-05-02T15:10:22.533-06:00Wow- great topic!!! I think 100% of women can rel...Wow- great topic!!! I think 100% of women can relate to this. I love your list and ideas for redirecting away from food when you're not really hungry. Computer time, reading outside in the fresh air and gardening are things I have tried. Different things work for me at different times. One recommendation I have is a book I read "Women, Food & God" by Geneen Roth. She talks about identifying the thing(s) that are missing that we try to fill with food and how to move away from that type of eating. I'm even thinking of going to one of her workshops.<br />Going through change, whether its injury, babies, work etc....is HARD! I hope you feel loved and supported by all your blogger friends- you are a bright spot for my day :)Heather P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14517217502951596774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-35662786580620728292011-05-02T14:36:24.317-06:002011-05-02T14:36:24.317-06:00There will always be those moments in life that yo...There will always be those moments in life that you lean on other things for comfort..but just remember that you will get to run again! You are a strong confident, talented woman! Get it girl! When it comes to food, I try my best to eat healthy but if I'm craving a Bacon Deluxe from Wendy's, by god I'm gonna have it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-5157038860355732962011-05-02T14:10:55.645-06:002011-05-02T14:10:55.645-06:00No matter how much I try and be healthy (and runni...No matter how much I try and be healthy (and running has helped so much)...if I'm still in a really bad mood, I will end up with chocolate and wine. Not a good combo! It's so nice to hear other ladies feel the same way...and your list was full of some great ideas, tooRach @ Girl on the Runhttp://nyc-runner.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-22950129593793217682011-05-02T13:51:39.395-06:002011-05-02T13:51:39.395-06:00Uh..WOW...so many (if not all) of the commenters o...Uh..WOW...so many (if not all) of the commenters on here feel the same way, and in a way it is depressing that we are all so..well..out of touch with ourselves? 8/<br />Alot of us are also injured and not sure what to do..which makes me sad..we've become so dependant on outside things, that we don't know how to adapt naturally. Currently I'm injured, it's been more than a month now and probably could have been prevented if I had taken it easy in the beginning and not run through it. As far as food goes though- I've been eating the same as pre-injury. My meals are all very structured, and I don't know where to cut or keep the same etcetera...I'm just hoping that I'll heal up soon and get back running and not put any weight on- unless it was muscle, which wouldn't make any sense since I haven't been lifting more that when I could run...so basically I am taking the cowards way out.>_<"" but if it takes longer I will have to either figure it out or live with the consequences/ outcome. I try to think it through, but it is so SCARY to me. I feel I have to eat the same becuase I'm used to eating this way, and eating another way would be so..uncofortable and new. THEN when it's over, I'd have to transition back over..ha..I'll cease the banter in my head now XPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-37111513920159256782011-05-02T13:45:07.693-06:002011-05-02T13:45:07.693-06:00You are definitely right - every girl goes through...You are definitely right - every girl goes through this, especially an athlete! I absolutely love that you've made a list of things to look for and fulfill first before turning to food, because I've found that works best for me as well and keeps my sweet tooth in check.<br /><br />I also have a friggin' adorable dark golden retriever and he's always down to go for a walk and help his mom out when she's a stress ball and is unable to run. :) Hang in there, you've got all the support you'll ever need!Ines Tucakovichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07489898723731605188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-89571077815391521772011-05-02T13:07:08.955-06:002011-05-02T13:07:08.955-06:00I love this post - and thank you for posting it. L...I love this post - and thank you for posting it. Lately I've realized that I'm eating more and more of the junk that used to be considered a "treat". I still eat all my fruits and veggies, but I've become a bottomless pit for junk at the end of the day. I think I've been using that as my way to cope with stress and uncertainty about a lot of things that are going on in my life. But guess what...just because my jeans are tighter it doesn't mean my problems are being solved! I like your list of questions to ask yourself - sometimes we can lose touch with our bodies and I think its a really good idea to bring it back to basics and really ask ourselves what we need and why. Thank you!!Emily @ eat.drink.run.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17460219284292763351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-86690368552711620062011-05-02T12:59:09.913-06:002011-05-02T12:59:09.913-06:00Love this!!! And remember, just because ur not run...Love this!!! And remember, just because ur not running a ton, doesnt mean ur not burning a ton of calories,.,,u still need to fuel ur body!! Spending time with family more = laughing more = burning more calories :)<br /><br />I totally eat when i really just need to sleep.dear willow, https://www.blogger.com/profile/18330548411959931222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-14192040921703410162011-05-02T12:55:46.712-06:002011-05-02T12:55:46.712-06:00I think it's really common to go through this!...I think it's really common to go through this! I mean, we love food and it's there for us when we need it! And even when we don't need it. <br /><br />To fix my problem I bought that cookie plastic jar thingy at Target that's filled with animal crackers. I dip my hand in a couple times a day when I'm feeling edgy. It worked for me! <br /><br />Keep your head up. I'm injured AGAIN right now and it SUCKS.Coy Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144649093762262574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441321654725706224.post-31870685535404807802011-05-02T12:19:19.344-06:002011-05-02T12:19:19.344-06:00LOVE your honesty!! I struggled with the same thin...LOVE your honesty!! I struggled with the same thing when I couldn't run, but the best thing for me was just filling those gaps where my runs would be with things I COULD do, like walks with the fam and I volunteered at a charity:)<br /><br />Healthy? Yeah I can't really help you there. When I'm down its cookie dough all the way. But in my defence, I do make the cookies with whole wheat flour, so that makes it all okay, right? ;)<br /><br />Love you friend, stay strong!! :DEmma (Sweet Tooth Runner)http://sweettoothrunner.comnoreply@blogger.com