Artist, Runner, Dog Lover

Instagram @ehloaf I post about my art, running, and occasional pics of my dog

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I am pretty proactive about my health. I have a big bowl of organic veggies and pasture raised hard boiled eggs for lunch and a big bowl of organic fruit in the afternoon to get my fiber. For breakfast I eat a high protein, no sugar, yogurt with chia seeds and a hard boiled egg, and I try to have a balanced dinner in the evening when I get most my carbs, a serving of protein and another serving of fiber from veggies. This is something I do daily and I change up what fruits and veggies I eat so I don’t get sick of what I’m eating. Once a week I allow dessert and takeaways for dinner.

In addition to eating well, I meditate daily for 20 minutes in the morning and I run regularly. I practice self compassion throughout the day and mindfulness. I still get panic attacks, but they tend not to be as severe as they once were, thankfully. My ADHD has been much better since I started meditating and taking high EPA fish oil tablets (I was unable to tolerate stimulants though I did try several through out the years). The wall of awful before starting a task and enduring doing it is much less awful. I was diagnosed with ADHD 22 years ago when it was much less acknowledged in women and I hadn’t even heard of it before the doctor said I had it. I also struggle with schizophrenia, so I take medication for that, but I haven’t been symptomatic with psychosis for many years and am blessedly stable.

Here’s are some pictures of me in my art studio:

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Baba Yaga Fury Road

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I ran 6 miles (10k) today. Tomorrow I am resting and then Friday I will run 3 miles (5k). Sunday is my 7th half marathon of the year. Only 6 more to go before I reach 13 (my goal for 2024). I have 1 more in August after this one, 1 in September, two in October, and 2 in December.

I was going to start resistance training last weekend but I am hesitant to start so close to a half marathon in case I am too sore to run afterwards. Since I am not used to weights and lifting I imagine it’s not going to feel great the next day and I need to be ready for this upcoming race. My goal now is to start resistance training next week. That way I have a week to recover and give my body time to adjust.

Calories: 1333

Protein: 97g

Fiber: 27g

Weight: 120.6 lb.

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Today my friend is coming over and we are going to do 6 miles together. I had to get up early to do it because she needs to be finished before she starts work.

Here is a painting I did awhile back. It’s a digital oil study of a painting of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. Lady Mary brought variolation (the precursor to vaccination) to Europe from Turkey in the early 18th century.

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Ran a 5k today at an okay pace. Feeling good that I did it even though I really didn’t want to.

Weight: 122.2 lb./55.5 kg

Calories: 1747

Protein: 97g

Fiber: 25g

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Pre Workout Ramble.

I really didn’t feel like running this morning but it helped to just put my clothes on and my earbuds to prepare. Now I’m all ready so I have no excuse not to go. I also texted my husband to tell him my route and estimated time of departure and return.

I finished The Dorito Effect during my last jog so this time I’ll be listening to An End to Cravings by the same author (Mark Schatzker). He’s not a doctor but his books were recommended by a reputable scientist, Dr. Chris van Tulleken, who wrote Ultra-Processed People. That’s why I decided to get Shatzker’s publications on Audible. The Dorito Effect was really interesting, so I am hoping this next book will also be good.

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Quick sketch. Acrylic on paper. July 29, 2024.

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I did my 10 mile run today instead of yesterday and kept an okay pace. A bit slower than last week but some days are just a little slower than others.

Weight: 122.4 lb. /55.5kg

Calories: 1991

Protein: 124g

Fiber: 28g

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A moment of pain. Digital Drawing. 2024.

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So I did my 6 mile/10k run today as planned. I really didn’t feel like it at the start but picked up pace as I went along. Sometimes the first few miles are a slog but if you stick with it things get better.

I decided to have my dessert and takeaways tonight because I’m cleaning the house and I don’t want to mess up my kitchen after it’s been cleaned. Plus I have to go to the gallery to put hangers on some of the paintings I have there for the next show and I won’t be home until later in the evening. A good excuse to stop by food carts while I’m out and have dinner there. I only get this once a week so I don’t feel bad about having food that isn’t very healthy if I limit it to one dessert and one takeaway meal.

Tomorrow is my long run and I will do 10 miles. I always wear my water vest on days I do a lot of distance and pack a Gu Gel for the halfway point.

Last week I left a gallon of milk in the trunk of the car for 3 very hot days and now the car smells rotten. I have a cleaning service coming to do the interior so hopefully they can get the stench out. Until then I have to drive in a vehicle that smells intensely terrible. Fortunately the only trip I need to make is to the grocery store so it’s a short one. Next weekend we have a road trip to get to my next half marathon, so I really hope the problem is fixed by then.

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My dog wagging her tail in her sleep.

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I’m attempting to paint something 5 days a week. This one is acrylic on canvas paper.

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I am going to try resistance training twice a week because we lose muscle mass and bone density as we get older and it’s supposed to help with that. The problem is I hate exercising inside so it’s going to take a lot of willpower to get myself to do it. I have some workout videos, weights, and moves I already know that I can mix up. There was this Claudia Schiffer workout I used to do back in the day that taught me a lot of exercises that use body weight that I remember well. If I can manage 20 minutes twice a week that’s better than nothing at all. 20 minutes is doable. I’ll start on Sunday.

Weight today: 121.6 lb./55kg (been maintaining here happily for a long time)

Protein intake: 96g

Fiber intake: 26g

Calories: 1796

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So the fitness plan this week is to do a 3 mile jog tomorrow morning, a 6 mile jog on Friday morning, and a 10 mile run on Saturday. I was going to run today but my friend who I was running with cancelled and asked if I would run with her tomorrow. My next half marathon is August 4th and it should be a really pretty one because it’s at the Columbia Gorge starting at The Bridge of the Gods.

I have been eating really well the whole week and I need to hold out until Saturday when I will allow myself to have dessert and takeaways. On long run days I always allow for that. But all the other days I’m watching my fiber and protein intake and trying to be as healthy as possible. I don’t have any weight to lose or anything, I’m happy where I’m at, but I don’t want to gain weight. At this point my knees feel fine while running, any heavier and I start getting a bit of discomfort.

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Acrylic on canvas paper

July 24, 2024