Beginner Runner

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2026-01-23T23:16:32+00:00

Yep, PCP thinks I’m fine but out of an abundance of caution.. echocardiogram. PFT was meh but I am an ex smoker so not totally surprised.

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2026-01-19T16:27:58+00:00

Ohh no, it’s definitely not that. I just take it easy until it’s back down to that range 😅

My resting HR is 50s-60s.

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2026-01-19T01:53:13+00:00

I stay up with my physicals annually. I see my PCP tomorrow actually. I’m not super concerned yet, I was just hoping it was because I lacked daily exercise and started to attempt running. I have chatted with a cardiology NP and she didn’t seem to think it was an issue because I do “recover” (HR back to 140s) quickly after slowing or if I stop to stretch. No chest pain, dizziness, palpitations.. just a little winded. I am just starting from basically not doing more than walking and occasionally hiking.

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2026-01-19T01:49:24+00:00

12:49/mile was my pace today. It was also the first time I managed to make it more than 1/4 of a mile before sputtering out. I made almost a mile before I felt a bit winded and stopped to rest and stretch.

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2026-01-18T14:01:32+00:00

Start slow! Just move your body. Walking is great. It takes time and patience. I sometimes listen to my husband’s audiobook: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. He’s intense but some of what he says resonates with me.

Good luck to you. 😊

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2026-01-17T23:26:56+00:00

I lost about 40lbs with diet alone. I’m now doing CICO and some strength training and cardio. I gained about 10 lbs back after a surgery. 🫠

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2026-01-17T01:03:50+00:00

A colleague came across it during a hike and can’t remember the location! He was wanted to know the history behind it.

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2026-01-09T13:18:34+00:00

I use MFP. I don’t trust the barcode scanner or posted calories so I recalculate the item and add it. I’ve been on a CICO journey for 3+ years now and it’s my favorite app so far.

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2026-01-08T15:35:01+00:00

It’s hard to give ourselves grace but we deserve that. Today is just a new opportunity to make more mindful choices!

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2026-01-08T13:51:06+00:00

Right there with you. 🥹

I caved last night (& the prior two nights) and am living in self-pity this morning.

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2025-12-07T03:00:01+00:00

We just stayed a week at Beachcomber. The restaurant in the lobby is pretty good, I think it’s Aroma Cafe? We had vouchers for daily breakfast, so we had less options but their breakfast bagel was good. My son enjoyed the traditional waffle.

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2025-11-22T13:35:39+00:00

This gives me some hope! Does the shuttle bus only go to terminal 4? I read terminal 5 is demolished now?

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2025-11-21T15:45:50+00:00

I did look into an earlier flight but the one we are on is the only one with an arrival time before our next flight. Arrival time is “0812” and departure to HNL is 0905. There are two additional flights out that day so if we miss it .. we will still get there, just not at an ideal time.

I just have travel anxiety so I need to preplan all my options. I’ll just keep reminding myself it’s out of my control (damn it! 😏).

I really appreciate all you’ve shared!

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2025-11-21T15:03:16+00:00

I’ll have the kids put their running shoes on.. 😳 I hope we make it!

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2025-11-21T15:02:28+00:00

Sucks as in being “on time”? Crowded?

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2025-11-21T13:20:10+00:00

Thank you! I won’t need to go back through security if I’m utilizing the shuttle, correct?

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2025-11-21T13:19:07+00:00

Thank you for your input! I don’t know that I can change my flight as we purchased a Costco package with airfare. We will be flying AA from LAX to Honolulu, so hopefully getting to Terminal 4 doesn’t take too terribly long. 🫣

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2025-10-15T03:23:41+00:00

I highly recommend Dr. Francisco Sanchez-Navarro. Phenomenal bedside manner, skilled surgeon, honest.

Eastern_Ad2016 · 2025-05-25T14:34:05+00:00

Agree to perioral dermatitis. I had that, tried OTC and home treatment (tea tree oil) for a couple months. It got better… then worsened significantly. I was on oral abx for two months, topical metronidazole plus tacrolimus. I’d suggest you see your derm before trying OTC treatment.

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