Something I read this morning made me mad. So, I totally took advantage of the motivation! LOL
I ran 3.5 MILES without stopping, walking, drinking, dying.....
My last 5K on my treadmill was almost a year ago?
Even when I was 110 lbs running a 7:12 mile at age 12, running has always been hard for me.
I have always wished I loved it, cause people that LOVE it are
SKINNY!!!!!
lol
oh, well. at least I ran today.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
LARYNGOSPASM--A near-death experience!
(Author's note: I wrote this in March 2012, but forgot to publish it.)
The scariest word I have encountered is one I just learned.
The first time I had one was when I was 8 months pregnant with my first child almost 18 years ago.
I was eating lunch with the co-workers and something went down the wrong pipe.
I could tell I was choking, so to avoid embarrassment, I took off to the restroom.
Everytime I coughed, air would go out, but I could not suck air back in.
I still had the sensation of "down the wrond tube" so the desire to cough was still strong.
I had no idea what was going on.
I was squeaking, almost like a wheezing sound, while I tried to suck in enough air to cough out the sensation in the airway.
I tried bending over, didn't help.
I leaned over the sink, didn't help.
I tried breathing slowly, didn't help.
Not just a little squeaking, but a panicky, holy cow, are you dying, type of a sound with every breath.
Well, "every breath" takes about 30 seconds of wheezing in order to get enough air to make a 1/10 cough effort. Then, after I coughed a little bit, my throat would shut down even more.
Then repeat the cycle, 10 more times on my first occasion within 5-10 minutes.
It seems nearly impossible to relax in this situation, since I feel like I am suffocating to death.
Scary is putting it mildly. Especially since at 8 months pregnant, it's hard enough to breath anyway.
I think I finally realized that if I quit trying to breathe, then breathed in as slowly as I could, it was barely easier to get air in.
I suppressed the need to cough, since that started the episode all over again.
Funny thing, when I finally finished with my episode and wandered back to where my co-workers were, they wondered why I had run off to choke. Ha, they knew I was choking and none of them had even come to check and see if I was okay.
It is impossible to explain to a doctor what happened in order for him to figure it out. "I am choking on saliva?"
It has happened to me while I drank water and swallowed down the wrong tube. Almost every time.
It has happened while I dozed off in a recliner chair in a mostly sitting position. This one is common for me.
It has happened at the lake after I have crashed while kneeboarding.
It has happened to me while taking the sacrament. That one about scared two bishopric members to death as I ducked into their office to avoid the stares of everyone in the halls and foyer. Mind you, the gasping for air sounds are NOT quiet. Loud screechy, squeaky, asthma attack sounds.
It has happened while I tried to laugh at a joke. I have to suck in air quickly to release a laugh which sends mist off my saliva into my throat triggering an attack.
It has happened while eating a cookie covered in powdered sugar.
It has happened when I have eaten grapes or watermelon since biting them will send juice squirting down my throat before I am ready for it to.
It has happened at the pool while I try to swim laps. You see, even the smallest of particles of mist will trigger an episode, and when you take a breath while swimming, every breath has mist in it. I have since stopped trying to swim; maybe I could use a snorkel, but definitely have to swim in one of the end lanes in case I need to jump out to get air. Can you imagine the lifeguards trying to rescue me when my throat is clamped shut from the inside? And they have no idea that I am not even choking on water?
The last time it happened to me was the worst so far. It was only 2 weeks ago. My spasm was so strong that I couldn't even get a squeak through. It was shut as if with a clamp. I couldn't even cough out. A particle of saliva got misted into my throat, and I coughed hard, as anyone would, to get it out. But by doing so, as in every other time this has happened, I coughed with all my might to get it out of my throat. Thus, releasing every bit of air that I needed to sustain me through an episode. I know that I have to relax in order for the spasm to stop, but it is hard to relax when I can't hold my breath any longer, and I know the spasm is not even close to releasing. Hubby was sitting right there when it happened, so I knew he would revive me if I pass out, but this time it was so spasmed shut that he had a hard time convincing me to stop panicking.
As my spasm started releasing, my kids came running from every room in the house to see if I was dying. They all stood there watching me struggle for a breath. How scary for them!
Try this as an example for relaxing. I mean it, you have to try this. Let out all your breath, all of it, wait 10 seconds. How do you feel? Like you will die if you don't take in air immediately? Now think of it as: you know that you can't take in air till the spasm stops which might not be for 10-20 more seconds. Now, try to RELAX!
At the very slightest of relaxation in my throat, my body will insist on sucking in the air which then produces the loud squeaking noise, much like letting the air out of a balloon when the end is squeazed shut.
After getting so curious as to look it up on google, I finally found a name for it. Everyone who has these is just as baffled as I am.
Some doctors think it is related to acid reflux. I have acid reflux only after eating a combination of a big greasy meal followed by a high fat dessert. ie: a hamburger with grilled onions and a milkshake or D.O. potatoes and homemade ice cream. (Which I don't do anymore, now that I know what triggers it, since that is more intense PAIN than any meds can touch (unless it is a leftover narco pill from a dental visit)which is another story for another day.) So, my spasms don't have anything to do with acid.
Laryngospasm is also common for patients as they are coming out of anesthesia.
Which isn't me either.
But, that would be a good name for a humorous, barbershop-type of
singing group made up of CRN Anesthetists. :) HaHa it IS a group. You'll have to google them. Try Laryngospasms. With an s. Maybe even try youtube if you have time. I especially like the song about hemorrhoids.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xavluTezTnU&feature=related
I actually like most of their songs, as I can relate to Breathe quite well.
CO2 is high, I think you're going to DIE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP2OuZ_vI_s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOrjcLJ2IE0&feature=related
I have heard laryngospasm referred to in a magazine article as "dry drowning." I think they are pretty much the same thing. But laryngospasm is more descriptive of what is happening. So, laryngospasm it is.
Hopefully, you'll never have to experience this near-death experience, but at least now you know what it is.
The scariest word I have encountered is one I just learned.
The first time I had one was when I was 8 months pregnant with my first child almost 18 years ago.
I was eating lunch with the co-workers and something went down the wrong pipe.
I could tell I was choking, so to avoid embarrassment, I took off to the restroom.
Everytime I coughed, air would go out, but I could not suck air back in.
I still had the sensation of "down the wrond tube" so the desire to cough was still strong.
I had no idea what was going on.
I was squeaking, almost like a wheezing sound, while I tried to suck in enough air to cough out the sensation in the airway.
I tried bending over, didn't help.
I leaned over the sink, didn't help.
I tried breathing slowly, didn't help.
Not just a little squeaking, but a panicky, holy cow, are you dying, type of a sound with every breath.
Well, "every breath" takes about 30 seconds of wheezing in order to get enough air to make a 1/10 cough effort. Then, after I coughed a little bit, my throat would shut down even more.
Then repeat the cycle, 10 more times on my first occasion within 5-10 minutes.
It seems nearly impossible to relax in this situation, since I feel like I am suffocating to death.
Scary is putting it mildly. Especially since at 8 months pregnant, it's hard enough to breath anyway.
I think I finally realized that if I quit trying to breathe, then breathed in as slowly as I could, it was barely easier to get air in.
I suppressed the need to cough, since that started the episode all over again.
Funny thing, when I finally finished with my episode and wandered back to where my co-workers were, they wondered why I had run off to choke. Ha, they knew I was choking and none of them had even come to check and see if I was okay.
It is impossible to explain to a doctor what happened in order for him to figure it out. "I am choking on saliva?"
It has happened to me while I drank water and swallowed down the wrong tube. Almost every time.
It has happened while I dozed off in a recliner chair in a mostly sitting position. This one is common for me.
It has happened at the lake after I have crashed while kneeboarding.
It has happened to me while taking the sacrament. That one about scared two bishopric members to death as I ducked into their office to avoid the stares of everyone in the halls and foyer. Mind you, the gasping for air sounds are NOT quiet. Loud screechy, squeaky, asthma attack sounds.
It has happened while I tried to laugh at a joke. I have to suck in air quickly to release a laugh which sends mist off my saliva into my throat triggering an attack.
It has happened while eating a cookie covered in powdered sugar.
It has happened when I have eaten grapes or watermelon since biting them will send juice squirting down my throat before I am ready for it to.
It has happened at the pool while I try to swim laps. You see, even the smallest of particles of mist will trigger an episode, and when you take a breath while swimming, every breath has mist in it. I have since stopped trying to swim; maybe I could use a snorkel, but definitely have to swim in one of the end lanes in case I need to jump out to get air. Can you imagine the lifeguards trying to rescue me when my throat is clamped shut from the inside? And they have no idea that I am not even choking on water?
The last time it happened to me was the worst so far. It was only 2 weeks ago. My spasm was so strong that I couldn't even get a squeak through. It was shut as if with a clamp. I couldn't even cough out. A particle of saliva got misted into my throat, and I coughed hard, as anyone would, to get it out. But by doing so, as in every other time this has happened, I coughed with all my might to get it out of my throat. Thus, releasing every bit of air that I needed to sustain me through an episode. I know that I have to relax in order for the spasm to stop, but it is hard to relax when I can't hold my breath any longer, and I know the spasm is not even close to releasing. Hubby was sitting right there when it happened, so I knew he would revive me if I pass out, but this time it was so spasmed shut that he had a hard time convincing me to stop panicking.
As my spasm started releasing, my kids came running from every room in the house to see if I was dying. They all stood there watching me struggle for a breath. How scary for them!
Try this as an example for relaxing. I mean it, you have to try this. Let out all your breath, all of it, wait 10 seconds. How do you feel? Like you will die if you don't take in air immediately? Now think of it as: you know that you can't take in air till the spasm stops which might not be for 10-20 more seconds. Now, try to RELAX!
At the very slightest of relaxation in my throat, my body will insist on sucking in the air which then produces the loud squeaking noise, much like letting the air out of a balloon when the end is squeazed shut.
After getting so curious as to look it up on google, I finally found a name for it. Everyone who has these is just as baffled as I am.
Some doctors think it is related to acid reflux. I have acid reflux only after eating a combination of a big greasy meal followed by a high fat dessert. ie: a hamburger with grilled onions and a milkshake or D.O. potatoes and homemade ice cream. (Which I don't do anymore, now that I know what triggers it, since that is more intense PAIN than any meds can touch (unless it is a leftover narco pill from a dental visit)which is another story for another day.) So, my spasms don't have anything to do with acid.
Laryngospasm is also common for patients as they are coming out of anesthesia.
Which isn't me either.
But, that would be a good name for a humorous, barbershop-type of
singing group made up of CRN Anesthetists. :) HaHa it IS a group. You'll have to google them. Try Laryngospasms. With an s. Maybe even try youtube if you have time. I especially like the song about hemorrhoids.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xavluTezTnU&feature=related
I actually like most of their songs, as I can relate to Breathe quite well.
CO2 is high, I think you're going to DIE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP2OuZ_vI_s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOrjcLJ2IE0&feature=related
I have heard laryngospasm referred to in a magazine article as "dry drowning." I think they are pretty much the same thing. But laryngospasm is more descriptive of what is happening. So, laryngospasm it is.
Hopefully, you'll never have to experience this near-death experience, but at least now you know what it is.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
rio Chicken tacos
For my record, so I can make it again:
Frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts, as many as will fit in the crock pot.
A cup or so of picante sauce.
A large can of green chili enchilada sauce.
Half teaspoon of cumin and one teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
I cooked it on high till church was over. 3-4 hours.
We put it on "cook it yourself" tortillas.
I added lime juice and cilantro to mine, cause weird people in my family don't like cilantro.
Cheese
Shredded lettuce
Ranch dressing
Olives
Tomatoes
Make enough tortillas for seconds.
Oops, I forgot to add salt....
okay, so it tastes good with salty tortilla chips, too.
Frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts, as many as will fit in the crock pot.
A cup or so of picante sauce.
A large can of green chili enchilada sauce.
Half teaspoon of cumin and one teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
I cooked it on high till church was over. 3-4 hours.
We put it on "cook it yourself" tortillas.
I added lime juice and cilantro to mine, cause weird people in my family don't like cilantro.
Cheese
Shredded lettuce
Ranch dressing
Olives
Tomatoes
Make enough tortillas for seconds.
Oops, I forgot to add salt....
okay, so it tastes good with salty tortilla chips, too.
cafe rio pork
I am putting this on here for my own record,
so I remember how to make it later.
I didn't use chicken broth or coke, and I didn't soak it overnight, and it turned out pretty darn good.
I usually just use 1 cup of salsa and 1 cup of brown sugar and put it all in a crock pot. This time it seemed a lot sweet, so I searched for a recipe to offset the sweetness and found this one.
It needed the cayenne pepper for sure and the cumin was a good touch as well....
I didn't use chicken broth or coke, and I didn't soak it overnight, and it turned out pretty darn good.
I usually just use 1 cup of salsa and 1 cup of brown sugar and put it all in a crock pot. This time it seemed a lot sweet, so I searched for a recipe to offset the sweetness and found this one.
It needed the cayenne pepper for sure and the cumin was a good touch as well....
Cafe Rio Pulled Pork
Submitted by: GOLEAN@38
Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
31/2-4 lb pork roast
2 Tb brown sugar
1 tsp red cayenne pepper
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 can coke
1 cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 small onions, chopped
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1 cup brown sugar
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2 Tb brown sugar
1 tsp red cayenne pepper
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 can coke
1 cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 small onions, chopped
SAVE NOW1 cup brown sugar
Directions
Night before: Mix together brown sugar, cayenne, cumin, and salt. Rub on roast. Put in crock pot on LOW all night.
Next morning: Add coke, chicken broth, garlic and onions. Keep on LOW until ready to serve. About 1 hour before serving, shred roast and add 1 cup brown sugar. Use in salads, tacos, or burritos.
Serves 12
Next morning: Add coke, chicken broth, garlic and onions. Keep on LOW until ready to serve. About 1 hour before serving, shred roast and add 1 cup brown sugar. Use in salads, tacos, or burritos.
Serves 12
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Mini Malls!
I guarantee there will be NO ONE
out there that can guess what this post will be about
by reading that title!
Deja Vu has never bothered me in my life.
Physically that is.
I have had deja vu regularly throughout my life.
About 4-5 years ago, a weird thing started happening.
(I still remember the day of the first one, I was exercising on my treadmill and all of a sudden, I felt like I had the flu. I got very light headed and thought I would barf out my whole insides. My visiting teachers were supposed to be coming in half an hour, so I had to call them and tell them I thought I was sick. My vt.s were Dickerson and Mayfield at the time, that's how I remember how long ago it was. Kauri would have been around 2. I didn't barf, and half an hour later I felt fine.)
I get a feeling of DeJa Vu followed by a host of other feelings.
A second of euphoria, followed by
a second of nothing, followed by
a 10 to 20 second feeling of nausea and burning in my chest,
( I have never thrown up although the
feeling to need to is very strong.)
accompanied with strong dizziness.
Followed by up to 30 minutes of memory loss and confusion.
When I say memory loss, I mean seriously, I can't remember what my hubby or my children look like!
I can't remember their names, I can't remember why I am standing in the shower. I can't remember where I need to be.
Some episodes are worse than others. some episodes are very mild.
I can sometimes distract myself, my brain, when I feel a deja vu coming on, and then I don't go through these symptoms. I "change the subject" in my brain, look away from something familiar, or glance and focus on other objects quickly.
I have looked online for other people that have had these symptoms, and there are more than I thought. The ones who seem to have researched it the most have found that it has to do with epilepsy. They say the "episodes" could be petit mal seizures. Pronounced: puh T mall.
Assuming they are smaller than grand malls, hence my blog title mini malls! haha
Probably 90% of these episodes happen while I am exercising.
I can usually divert 25% of them by tricking my brain into thinking about something else
All this info is for my personal history, so that if I die,
I can tell you, "I told you I was sick!"
I have recently found someone online that has been diagnosed as having "temporal lobe seizures." The symptoms sound the closest I've found to anything else I've read about it. Except, there was no mention about the nausea, which is the biggest symptom for me.
Sometimes I can go months without having an episode, sometimes I can have a couple in one week. When I mentioned this to my doctor, his eyes got as big as baseballs, thought they might be mini strokes, and referred me to a neurologist. :)
Ha, I saved myself a $100 appointment and visited Dr. Mayo's sight online instead!
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/temporal-lobe-seizure/DS00266/DSECTION=symptoms
I actually have been laughing at my symptoms, cause after all, it's not everyday you forget the names and faces of all your kids.
At least not at my age...
out there that can guess what this post will be about
by reading that title!
Deja Vu has never bothered me in my life.
Physically that is.
I have had deja vu regularly throughout my life.
About 4-5 years ago, a weird thing started happening.
(I still remember the day of the first one, I was exercising on my treadmill and all of a sudden, I felt like I had the flu. I got very light headed and thought I would barf out my whole insides. My visiting teachers were supposed to be coming in half an hour, so I had to call them and tell them I thought I was sick. My vt.s were Dickerson and Mayfield at the time, that's how I remember how long ago it was. Kauri would have been around 2. I didn't barf, and half an hour later I felt fine.)
I get a feeling of DeJa Vu followed by a host of other feelings.
A second of euphoria, followed by
a second of nothing, followed by
a 10 to 20 second feeling of nausea and burning in my chest,
( I have never thrown up although the
feeling to need to is very strong.)
accompanied with strong dizziness.
Followed by up to 30 minutes of memory loss and confusion.
When I say memory loss, I mean seriously, I can't remember what my hubby or my children look like!
I can't remember their names, I can't remember why I am standing in the shower. I can't remember where I need to be.
Some episodes are worse than others. some episodes are very mild.
I can sometimes distract myself, my brain, when I feel a deja vu coming on, and then I don't go through these symptoms. I "change the subject" in my brain, look away from something familiar, or glance and focus on other objects quickly.
I have looked online for other people that have had these symptoms, and there are more than I thought. The ones who seem to have researched it the most have found that it has to do with epilepsy. They say the "episodes" could be petit mal seizures. Pronounced: puh T mall.
Assuming they are smaller than grand malls, hence my blog title mini malls! haha
Probably 90% of these episodes happen while I am exercising.
I can usually divert 25% of them by tricking my brain into thinking about something else
All this info is for my personal history, so that if I die,
I can tell you, "I told you I was sick!"
I have recently found someone online that has been diagnosed as having "temporal lobe seizures." The symptoms sound the closest I've found to anything else I've read about it. Except, there was no mention about the nausea, which is the biggest symptom for me.
Sometimes I can go months without having an episode, sometimes I can have a couple in one week. When I mentioned this to my doctor, his eyes got as big as baseballs, thought they might be mini strokes, and referred me to a neurologist. :)
Ha, I saved myself a $100 appointment and visited Dr. Mayo's sight online instead!
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/temporal-lobe-seizure/DS00266/DSECTION=symptoms
I actually have been laughing at my symptoms, cause after all, it's not everyday you forget the names and faces of all your kids.
At least not at my age...
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