tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652292162551757071.post2360319405007659847..comments2024-03-05T00:14:02.218-08:00Comments on Running Free: Back to runningkellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08838103329838184258noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652292162551757071.post-62622740557059934372009-11-22T12:58:37.089-08:002009-11-22T12:58:37.089-08:00Great post Kelly!
Glad to hear you're surge...Great post Kelly! <br /><br />Glad to hear you're surgery went well and that you're back to running...and blogging!<br /><br />I lost my dad a few years ago and it still brings tears to my eyes to tell a wonderful story about him. Thanks for sharing, I know that wasn't easy.Lupehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17929425377675990052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652292162551757071.post-6960059727313125862009-11-22T08:25:39.935-08:002009-11-22T08:25:39.935-08:00Thanks, Cynthia. I appreciate your input. What yo...Thanks, Cynthia. I appreciate your input. What you said makes sense and I know that you are aware of the Paleo way of eating. I will keep you posted on my ammonia "stink", provided it doesn't go away. Have a great Sunday and a Happy Thanksgiving.kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08838103329838184258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652292162551757071.post-15910941470519583362009-11-22T02:35:00.964-08:002009-11-22T02:35:00.964-08:00Congratulations on the success of your surgery, an...Congratulations on the success of your surgery, and your return to running! That is very good news.<br /><br />I've never noticed the ammonia smell you mentioned. But ammonia is a normal byproduct of amino acid catabolism when they are used as fuel (usually from the free amino acid pool in the muscles- protein synthesis is postponed during exercise), and amino acids may also be needed as TCA cycle intermediates to keep it running smoothly. I don't think it is a problem as long as you replace what you've used after you exercise. Most people report they've done well on this sort of diet once adapted, and weight lifters and body builders use it sometimes and don't seem to suffer debilitating losses in muscle mass. I wonder if you are observing your body shifting back to endurance mode- if you were doing lots of resistance exercise when you couldn't run you would have built up some muscle that may be broken down now. Studies show that resistance exercise results in less protein turnover (less protein catabolism occurs) relative to endurance exercise. Also, less ammonia is produced in trained athletes vs untrained, so maybe it is a reflection of your changed condition. I would guess that it will pass soon, and I suspect you will be better than ever for having taken a break in your training.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />CynthiaDrs. Cynthia and Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081685734249334402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652292162551757071.post-77136004042589669912009-11-21T22:50:16.032-08:002009-11-21T22:50:16.032-08:00Hey Anonymous, thanks for the comment. I have been...Hey Anonymous, thanks for the comment. I have been eating a healthy diet but trying to eliminate foods that I feel are not helping me be the best I can be. I have got a lot of my info from reading about the Paleo diet. I eat more food than most men eat, but I guess I need to look into this way of eating more thoroughly. I always appreciate feedback,so thanks for writing.kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08838103329838184258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652292162551757071.post-92199470223379786752009-11-21T21:51:45.798-08:002009-11-21T21:51:45.798-08:00You are right. Your body is using the protein of y...You are right. Your body is using the protein of your muscles as fuel for your body. Your carb restriction is for what reason??? If your body can't find enough carbohydrate or fat to burn, it's using proteins which is very hard to burn and results in Ammonia smell.<br /><br />It happens mostly to people with Anorexia Nervosa, who eats to little so the body has to burn itself to get fuel... Your heart is a muscle. <br /><br />Running as much as you do, it doesn't make sense for you to restrict yourself as much as it appears that you do. And it is obviously having very negative effects on your health.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5652292162551757071.post-65484276299140304272009-11-21T10:39:14.607-08:002009-11-21T10:39:14.607-08:00Kelly, I love this post and am so happy to retpor...Kelly, I love this post and am so happy to retport that I have updated mine and am BACK! I just needed a little life reset button :) Thank goodness they are allowed...<br /><br />I hope you are doing so well and hope to see you soon!<br />mermeredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808810903880105653noreply@blogger.com