Day 136
Good visit with my orthopedic doctor, no surgery needed. The diagnosis is Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CCPD), a pseudo gout like problem otherwise known as Chondrocalicinosis. Similar to gout, the problem lies in calcium deposits in the fluid surrounding the knee due to aging. I recently stopped taking glucosamine/chondroitin which contains shell fish and might be contributing to the swelling and pain. I was given a cortisone shot and will be on an ibuprofen regimen along with icing and hopefully, I can contain the main symptoms. I have been instructed to take the rest of the week off from running which is fine.
So, all in all, I'm pleased with the prognosis and look forward to wrapping up Phase II on Sunday of this week. I will post soon, the Phase III plan for the next ten weeks. I will be traveling to Dallas next week to begin two weeks of soccer camp at Southern Methodist University. I will continue to report on the progress of the twinkie2diet!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Week 20
Day 135
Weigh-in #19, 197 lbs, .5 lb. gain over the last two weeks. I'm actually happy with the results, the Portland trip went well and eating, although not quite to the dietary standards of Phase II, was solid. I experimented with more of a Phase III approach, not necessarily counting calories, but staying within basic nutritional parameters, balance, timing, and restraint. I still enjoy food and I not being "legalistic" in my approach, and I must admit that I did partake in more than one yogurt cup with my granddaughters, but all in all, I did well.
Tomorrow I will be seeing my orthopedic doctor and the appointment can't come soon enough. When I run my knee usually feels great, post-run though is a different story, a great deal of pain and swelling. I'll post later this week with the doctor's prognosis along with insight into the next phase approach.
Weigh-in #19, 197 lbs, .5 lb. gain over the last two weeks. I'm actually happy with the results, the Portland trip went well and eating, although not quite to the dietary standards of Phase II, was solid. I experimented with more of a Phase III approach, not necessarily counting calories, but staying within basic nutritional parameters, balance, timing, and restraint. I still enjoy food and I not being "legalistic" in my approach, and I must admit that I did partake in more than one yogurt cup with my granddaughters, but all in all, I did well.
Tomorrow I will be seeing my orthopedic doctor and the appointment can't come soon enough. When I run my knee usually feels great, post-run though is a different story, a great deal of pain and swelling. I'll post later this week with the doctor's prognosis along with insight into the next phase approach.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Week 18
Day 120
Weigh-in #18 196.5 lbs., thirty-eight and a half pounds down, 21.5 to go! Very good eating week last week, good variety, consistent frequency. I'll be flying to Portland, OR on Thursday and I am determined to stay focused on the plan. Only three weeks left of Phase II and I'm not sure kilocalorie-wise the direction I will take but the goal is still 175 lbs. and I believe it is achievable. My regret so far is that I didn't begin a lifting program in May, but realistically the timing didn't work out, otherwise, I am pleased with the progress so far.
I will continue to blog during my time in Oregon but I will not be weighing myself again until I get back on June 27. My doctor's appointment for the knee is the 29th. I'm hopeful that I can continue to run as long as I keep icing, stretching, and adjusting the schedule.
Weigh-in #18 196.5 lbs., thirty-eight and a half pounds down, 21.5 to go! Very good eating week last week, good variety, consistent frequency. I'll be flying to Portland, OR on Thursday and I am determined to stay focused on the plan. Only three weeks left of Phase II and I'm not sure kilocalorie-wise the direction I will take but the goal is still 175 lbs. and I believe it is achievable. My regret so far is that I didn't begin a lifting program in May, but realistically the timing didn't work out, otherwise, I am pleased with the progress so far.
I will continue to blog during my time in Oregon but I will not be weighing myself again until I get back on June 27. My doctor's appointment for the knee is the 29th. I'm hopeful that I can continue to run as long as I keep icing, stretching, and adjusting the schedule.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Week 17
Day 118
Very good week on the diet plan. Warm weather, good running, busy with projects. I posted new photo's yesterday and I will try to be more consistent with my blogging. Summer is wonderful!
Very good week on the diet plan. Warm weather, good running, busy with projects. I posted new photo's yesterday and I will try to be more consistent with my blogging. Summer is wonderful!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Week 17
Day 115
I did weigh myself this morning and I dropped to 199 lbs. and I had a nice run. I will really try to focus on the schedule this week and be patient with the injured knee. I've already iced it twice today and will do it once more before bed. I know that I keep promising new photos and they will come, but I am in the "summer mode" and a great deal is going on. I promise, I promise.
I did weigh myself this morning and I dropped to 199 lbs. and I had a nice run. I will really try to focus on the schedule this week and be patient with the injured knee. I've already iced it twice today and will do it once more before bed. I know that I keep promising new photos and they will come, but I am in the "summer mode" and a great deal is going on. I promise, I promise.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Week 17
Day 113
Weigh-in #17- 202.5 lbs., just back from Denver and a rarity for the diet thus far, weight gain. I actually ate healthy last week but some key factors did come into play. First, I have had timing issues since school got out. The regular feeding schedule has been difficult to follow due to travel, sleep patterns, etc. The conference was very good but the sessions didn't necessarily fit into the normal feeding time either. Secondly, I have had a "nightmare" with my left knee all spring/summer. I did a great deal of walking in the Denver Convention Center and this left my knee throbbing constantly. I was only able to run once, a great run, but I did get in a very good pool workout, yet both contributed to my discomfort and frustration. I compensated by taking ibuprofen and a prescription pain med, both leaving me constipated and retaining fluids. I usually only weigh myself once a week but this week I will check my weight on Wednesday. Finally, I did splurge a couple of times, DQ and more red meat than usual, but all in all, I didn't do that poorly.
Also, a note about the ACSM Conference, it was quality! I sat in on many sessions that related to nutrition as well as exercise. The research that is currently going on is amazing. I did make contact with several vendors about body fat equipment, diet analysis programs, and diagnostic equipment of many types. One interesting result of all this was the vendor who was selling ultra sound equipment. He noticed how uncomfortable I was when walking and offered to do an ultra sound on my knee. The fluid that built up lateral and posterior of the knee was significant. An interesting observation was a chrystal-like material in the fluid that could be an indication of Gout! One of the potential results of losing weight quickly is a build-up of uric acid. Anyway, I have an appointment setup with my orthopedic doctor for the end of June (soonest he could get me in) and hopefully we can get to the bottom of things. I'll try to be patient, keep icing, and use pain meds when necessary.
Weigh-in #17- 202.5 lbs., just back from Denver and a rarity for the diet thus far, weight gain. I actually ate healthy last week but some key factors did come into play. First, I have had timing issues since school got out. The regular feeding schedule has been difficult to follow due to travel, sleep patterns, etc. The conference was very good but the sessions didn't necessarily fit into the normal feeding time either. Secondly, I have had a "nightmare" with my left knee all spring/summer. I did a great deal of walking in the Denver Convention Center and this left my knee throbbing constantly. I was only able to run once, a great run, but I did get in a very good pool workout, yet both contributed to my discomfort and frustration. I compensated by taking ibuprofen and a prescription pain med, both leaving me constipated and retaining fluids. I usually only weigh myself once a week but this week I will check my weight on Wednesday. Finally, I did splurge a couple of times, DQ and more red meat than usual, but all in all, I didn't do that poorly.
Also, a note about the ACSM Conference, it was quality! I sat in on many sessions that related to nutrition as well as exercise. The research that is currently going on is amazing. I did make contact with several vendors about body fat equipment, diet analysis programs, and diagnostic equipment of many types. One interesting result of all this was the vendor who was selling ultra sound equipment. He noticed how uncomfortable I was when walking and offered to do an ultra sound on my knee. The fluid that built up lateral and posterior of the knee was significant. An interesting observation was a chrystal-like material in the fluid that could be an indication of Gout! One of the potential results of losing weight quickly is a build-up of uric acid. Anyway, I have an appointment setup with my orthopedic doctor for the end of June (soonest he could get me in) and hopefully we can get to the bottom of things. I'll try to be patient, keep icing, and use pain meds when necessary.
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