lobsteriffic Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 I think the real reason is something about the diaphragm and the liver doing something weird? But I've noticed that when I consciously focus on breathing properly I don't get them. Okay so I just looked it up and here is what I found: HOW CAN I PREVENT A SIDE STITCH? The most effective way to prevent a side stitch is to avoid "shallow" breathing. Shallow breathing can be defined as taking in a small volume of air with each breath, using only a small portion of the total lung capacity. When this occurs while running, the diaphragm remains in a consistently high position and never lowers enough to allow the connective ligaments of the liver to relax. The diaphragm becomes stressed and a spasm or "stitch" results. Instead, one should breathe "deeply", also known as "belly breathing" while running. This allows the diaphragm to fully lower and reduce the stress on it. From: http://www.makeithappen.com/wis/readings/sidest.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganGirl2006 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Oh cool! I am going to have to totally try that out! Thanks for finding that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Wednesday, June 3rd: Weights: Quad Dominant/Ham Accessory & BicepsGoblet Squat:20 x 837.5 x 537.5 x 540 x 540 x 540 x 5 These kind of hurt my back so I went lighter than usual on the leg presses. Well, it wasn't so much the squatting that hurt my back, it was getting the dumbbell up that hurt my back. The squatting part was fine. Leg Press:90 x 890 x 890 x 8 High Foot Leg Press:90 x 1290 x 1290 x 12 Hammer Curls:15 x 815 x 817.5 x 8 Cardio: Ran 15 min. on treadmill then power walked on steep incline for 15 min. The incline walking was HARD! I always read about people doing that for cardio and I always thought it would be no big deal...well I was certainly wrong. I have a 90 min. bellydancing class this evening. Diet:Pre-workout: 1 pc. sprouted raisin breadPost-workout: oatmeal with protein powder, flax, soy milk, and blueberriesSnack: apple, peanut butterLunch: veggie stir-fry; some grape tomatoesSnack: appleSupper: chiliSnack: pineapple Cals 1584Fat (g) 23.7Carbs (g) 255.1Prot (g) 107.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteDad Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Great looking workout girl!! Your back still bothering you?? Hope it gets better soon!! Keep up the great work!!Bellydancing class huh?? Have fun, sounds interesting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganGirl2006 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Wow! Yeah, that incline walking can be tough. Enjoy the belly dancing class! I've heard belly dancing is a great exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivalasvegans Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 These kind of hurt my back so I went lighter than usual on the leg presses. Well, it wasn't so much the squatting that hurt my back, it was getting the dumbbell up that hurt my back. The squatting part was fine. As someone just reminded me (thanks!) it's good to take it easy... and you should... but... also it would be great if you could get someone to get the dbs up for you, so you dont do any damage that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Goblet squats!! I love those!know what you mean about the back though. I used to have problems with those too but it's much better now. You might have to drop your weights on those for a bit. nice workout!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 They are really good for me because I can't get below parallel on regular squats. The only problem is getting the weight up. But you're right, perhaps I should drop the weight until my back is completely healed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 that really worked for me.good idea about moving to leg press when you felt discomfort. there's another version we do at the gym I go to called sumo deadliftsI use the kettlebell but you could use a dumbell. You hold the weight straight down in font of you with both hands, squat and then stand up and pull the weight up to you chin.I like that one a lot too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 (edited) yeah sumo deadlights are nice. i do a high pull on mine. I just use a regular bar with weights for them. or if that is too much for your back you can use a weighted medicine ball or anything really. on your squats do you track your knees OUT of your toes. Your not knock kneeing or bringing your knee into you? guess what I got my waffle iron today! whoo hoo! Edited June 5, 2009 by MaryStella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 My knees do track outwards, the problem is I have REALLY tight hip flexors. I've been working on stretching them out to try and get some more flexibility in that area. Yay on the waffle iron! I registered for one for the wedding, I hope I get it! Until then I will live vicariously through you and your waffles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Thursday, June 4th: Weights: None Cardio: Went for a 5k run this morning with my usual ~3 min. walk halfway through. The run felt HARD, especially toward the end. Ah well, at least I finished. I have a 60 min. yoga class this evening. Diet:Pre-workout: 1 scoop protein powderPost-workout: oatmeal with protein powder, flax, blueberries, and soy milkSnack: peanut butterLunch: seitan with broccoli and tomato sauce (I know, odd combo...need to get to the grocery store!)Snack: appleSupper: mattar tofu, broccoli, brown riceSnack: frozen banana + pb + protein powder Cals 1547Fat (g) 41.6Carbs (g) 180.0Prot (g) 123.3 Finally got my macros closer to where I would like them. Unfortunately that involved protein powder three times today. Oh well, it's a work in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Good luck stretching out those hips. Your yoga classes should help that. I made the curried cauliflower frittata from vegan brunch tonight and it was very good. Although It tasted a lot like a tofu scramble to me. good job on the run. you got it done! I will try the waffle iron when i have more time to play with it. I hope you get one too. i will let you know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Good to know about the fritatta. Did your's stay together well? When I did the mushroom-dill one it was still a bit crumbly. And I packed it in to the pan pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 yes mine did stay together I was impressed at it actually because i didn't expect it too. I think that probably has to do with how much water is in your tofu and how small your veggies are. I diced the cauliflower pretty well. The big surprise was that my husband actually ate it. He isn't a big tofu fan and he does not like tofu scrambles. I think it is mostly in his head because even before he was vegan he hated eggs so I think if it looks like eggs he just tells himself he doesn't like it. But he tried it because he loves cauliflower and he not only ate it but said it was good! I am going to try the other frittata recipes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Did you press your tofu first? I'm glad your husband like it...mine wouldn't touch it...probably because the crumbliness weirded him out. He gets weird about tofu dishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Did you press your tofu first? I'm glad your husband like it...mine wouldn't touch it...probably because the crumbliness weirded him out. He gets weird about tofu dishes. pressing tofu is for the phish! cook that shyt up the way it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliteDad Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Good Job on your run today, going to try our first scrambled Tofu this weekend!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I didn't press it but I really wanted to. I just didn't have time but I was so tempted to because i just thought it would come out better. I just set it n a colander to drain while I prepped everything else but I mashed it with my hands good before I baked it. My husband will eat the tofu if it is just tofu with veggies or if it is like a ricotta cheese but mostly he doesn't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganGirl2006 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Great job on your run! I'm so proud of you for finishing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) Friday, June 5th: Weights: Vertical Push/Pull & AbsNegative Chins:BW x 5BW x 5BW x 5BW x 5BW x 5 Lat Pulldown:60 x 860 x 860 x 8 Military Press:40 x 540 x 540 x 540 x 540 x 5 (These gave me an awesome pump in my puny little delts that I was really digging...) Lateral Raises:8 x 810 x 810 x 8 Weighted Swiss Ball Crunches:25 x 1225 x 1225 x 12 Cardio: HIIT on stationary bike...did 11 20 sec. intervals/60 sec. rest. I was able to get more intensity with the 20 sec. (as opposed to 30) but they almost felt TOO short. I think I will try 25 sec. next time. Diet:Pre-workout: protein powder, applePost-workout: oats with protein powder, blueberries, flax, and soy milkSnack: peanut butterLunch: leftover mattar tofu, sauteed mushrooms, 1 dateSnack: peanut butter + protein powderSupper: tempeh + kale in a spicy peanut sauce; raspberriesSnack: edamame Cals 1626Fat (g) 56.6Carbs (g) 171.0Prot (g) 127.2 Weight this morning was 147. So not much change at all. BUT, my waist measured 28.5" (down 1" from May 16) and my hips were 38.5" (down 1/2" since May 16). So I'm happy I am getting smaller even if I don't weigh less...I just wish my hips would shrink more quickly...stupid female fat distribution. But I'll take what I can get. Edited June 6, 2009 by lobsteriffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Awesome job ! Especially about your measurements. Have you been drinking much water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks! I do consciously try and drink as much water as I can. I aim for a gallon a day. I don't always hit that mark though. I should probably be trying harder. I need to get a new water bottle. Mine leaks so I don't really take it with me places. Thanks for the reminder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I noticed now since I've been drinking a lot more then what I was drinking back in the winter time. That I've been craving less fruit. Thanks for the tip I'm going to purchase a water bottle. Then I know I can have it on me at all times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 For me fruit is what satiates my sweet tooth, and I have a HUGE sweet tooth. But maybe more water will help? I'll go get a new bottle tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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