Petty problems

[clevermanka]

My thighs and butt (more accurately: my quads, gluteus medius, and adductors) are so incredibly sore. Wow. I don't remember the last time I had DOMS this bad. Good workout, Trainer Chris D! Thank god for yoga tonight.

I am unhappy with my new nail polish color. China Glaze "Flying Dragon (Neon)" comes out streaky and thin-yet-gloppy. The glitter in it hardly shows at all. Three coats and it still doesn't look even. Also, it's a matte finish which it totally does not say on the label. I am going to ask Beauty Brands if I can return it. I am never going to wear this color again. I'm not even bothering to put on a top coat because it's coming off tonight as soon as I can get to a bottle of polish remover.

Because I am still not losing fat, and because I think it will help me get over my issues with food, I'm going to do the Whole 30 Program from the Whole9 folks. Anyone wanna embark on this craziness with me? No booze for thirty days! eek But I can do it! The only part I'm sad about is I won't drink with my girls before the Lady Gaga concert. But that's a small inconvenience in the grand scheme of being kick-assingly fit.



Last night I went to bed with an upset stomach (nausea, not cramping). I thought it was something I ate, but now I'm having some lower G.I. discomfort and bloating post-coffee. Hm. This isn't good. I need to make it to yoga tonight (see first paragraph of entry)! Stupid digestive tract better not sabotage my evening plans.

Comments

[adammaker.livejournal.com]

Saponins, and other gut damaging anti-nutrients are the desired avoidances here.

Yes, quinoa is a more-than-usual complete sort of protein, but it comes with more-than-usual defenses against herbiviores to match.

from: http://www.cathletics.com/recipes/index.php?action=recipe&recipeID=8
The seeds of quinoa can be used as a substitute for oatmeal, rice, and many other true grains as the texture is exceptionally similar. The beauty of quinoa is that it is a complete protein, containing all eight essential amino acids, including lysine which is deficient in grains. Further, quinoa also contains omega-3 fatty acids, minerals, B-vitamins, and is gluten-free for our celiac friends. (Ed.-This is not entirely true as there is a water soluble fraction from Quinoa that does cause a positive reaction in celiacs despite the lack of gluten. It is interesting to note that botanically quinoa is classified as a fruit and as Scott notes is a member of the spinach family; however, similar needs often produce similar solutions where evolution is concerned. Quinoa although not a grain has developed a full assortment of antinutrients similar to those found in grains. Scott notes some of these antinutrients below. Quinoa is delicious, fairly nutritious and should be regarded as essentially a grain, both with regards to antinutrients and carbohydrate content.)

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

Interesting! Good thing I'm not an herbivore. I've been doing pretty well with the stuff.

[adammaker.livejournal.com]

I think that mostly means that you are not sensitive to it.
Quinoa always gave me some tummy trouble, even when I was prepping super-carefully.
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Other gluten forms more like wheat just seem to make me fat/bloated/tired.

[shrijani.livejournal.com]

My one and only experience with quinoa makes me flinch away from it, all post-traumatic-like, when I see it in the store. In the interest of being polite, I won't say more.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

*snort*

Oh, I mean "Poor thing!"

[shrijani.livejournal.com]

LOL... I know! Scary little dots! :::shudder:::