Today's Plan: run
I went back to my regular running sneakers and my legs felt much better the rest of the day after my run. Definitely needed the thick socks. It is getting chilly out there in the mornings. But no ice this morning.
I went back on the whey protein in my yogurt this week, only this time I started with a third of a serving. No bad reactions this time around. My real question is, how will I know if it's helping?
I started taking Glucosamine/Chondroitin early in the summer to help with any problems I might have with my knees or ankles. In August I finished the first bottle (I'd gotten a 2pack) and stopped taking it. In September I noticed that my knees in fact did feel worse and were more likely to hurt in between runs. Since I have started taking the glucosamine again my knees are definitely better. I also take magnesium, which is good for bone and muscle health. I don't see the benefits as clearly, but it can't hurt!
There are so many suggested supplements out there, I really feel overwhelmed. If I can't see a noticeable effect, I don't want to take it. I try to eat enough natural and unprocessed food so that I can get a lot of the nutrients I need without supplements. (ignore the gum drops I was eating while starting this post) It doesn't always work. But it's the thought that counts, right?
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