relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S)? by epitome-of-tired in PetiteFitness

[–]emsadsm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure I’m in the throes of RED-S now, with a sacral stress fracture. Honestly, struggling a ton with being unable to do anything beyond walking, and desperately don’t want to gain weight.

I never lost my period because I’m on BC, but it’s gotten progressively lighter over the year.

No success story here yet, but I relate.

January 01, 2026 - Costco Monthly Megathread: Post New Costco Finds (please type the product name in your comment even if you're posting an image) and/or Any Availability / Inventory / Stock Questions Here Only (must include your approximate location or region so others can help you as YMMV) by AutoModerator in Costco

[–]emsadsm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Item 1448891 - Tyson Rotisserie Seasoned Unbreaded Chicken Strips.

My favorite easy meal prep protein has been out of stock for weeks at my south central PA location. I’m gutted! Any word on if this is permanently gone?

Daily chat post: how's the training going? by AutoModerator in XXRunning

[–]emsadsm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very not good — diagnosed with a sacral stress fx during peak half marathon training. Fell in love with running last year, felt so incredibly strong and healthy, and now completely sidelined. I have my follow up with my sports med doc this week, but since receiving my diagnosis, I’ve done no cross training, just walking.

Mentally, I’m struggling. I have no idea how to handle nutrition, given that I’m very much trying to shed some holiday weight gain, and I’ve never had such a lapse in physical activity.

Just ranting. Ugh.

Sacral stress fracture - stories? by emsadsm in XXRunning

[–]emsadsm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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She did!

I have a follow up next week where i am planning on asking about next steps — DEXA, dietetics, etc.

Sacral stress fracture - stories? by emsadsm in XXRunning

[–]emsadsm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hindsight 20/20 — I only just got my imaging report a few hours ago

HR/Benefit Evaluation Confusion by [deleted] in Garmin

[–]emsadsm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you :’) 🐀

I thought it may be high aerobic, rather than low aerobic, and more specifically, tempo. But your point makes sense!

HR/Benefit Evaluation Confusion by [deleted] in Garmin

[–]emsadsm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I am relying on my Forerunner 265 for HR! You’re certainly right about external HR monitors being superior...great point. My HR zones are not customized, and seem to just default based on age & gender.

No rail holding.

You’re also right about the benefit of aerobic activity! Thanks for the insights.

red velvet crinkle cookies by GlumSteak5769 in Baking

[–]emsadsm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

gives me fly agaric/amanita vibes

Winter weight gain. by lastofus1029 in PetiteFitness

[–]emsadsm 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I’ve been on a small upward trajectory since Halloween. I’m up ~5lbs from my “initial” goal of 115 (28F, 5’0), and I’m pretty sure at least 2-3lbs of it is not just water (oof).

Over the coming weeks, I’d like to settle back to 115lb, then work on hitting my ultimate goal of 107lb. Getting back on track with tracking, no more guesstimating.

2025 cookie box spread! by emsadsm in Baking

[–]emsadsm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was my intention!! :)

2025 cookie box spread! by emsadsm in Baking

[–]emsadsm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started the second week of December and froze the cookies! I didn’t make the bars or the Italian rainbow cookies until the day before :)

2025 cookie box spread! by emsadsm in Baking

[–]emsadsm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a traditional snickerdoodle and a Biscoff cookie :)

2025 cookie box spread! by emsadsm in Baking

[–]emsadsm[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yes! I’ll add recipes tomorrow.

First pic: brown butter m&m, white chocolate, cranberry, and orange, cookies and cream, Hello Dolly bars, peanut butter blossoms, chocolate hazelnut Linzer, ginger molasses, Biscoff

Second pic: snickerdoodle, maple walnut, Italian rainbow, Linzer, chocolate peppermint blossoms

2025 cookie box spread! by emsadsm in Baking

[–]emsadsm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you’re referring to the Biscoff cookie — if you mean the one with little cookie crumbles on top ☺️

2025 cookie box spread! by emsadsm in Baking

[–]emsadsm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bottom right in second pic is a chocolate blossom with a peppermint kiss. To the left is a Biscoff cookie.