Since this is obviously a foot fetish blog, I thought I’d update you on my toe issues.
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Two weeks ago I explained my symptoms – the biggest one being that it hurts to curl my second toe under.
I had the Physical Therapist / NB shoe researcher at the New Balance factory look at it when we toured the place last Thursday. He didn’t really come to any conclusions, but assured me it’s not a stress fracture. Basically, everyone told me, “If it hurts to curl it under…don’t do that!”
Two weeks later it still hurts to curl under. It hasn’t gotten any worse – even after all that relay running! But, it still worries me since running can’t help the situation.
So, I’m not sure what to do next. I will give it another week and if it still hurts go to the doctor. I’m just worried that this weekends 26 miles (2 halfs = a full) is going to kill my toe and make it fall off.
I’m dumb and didn’t charge either of my cool GPS watches for my run this morning. I ran 4 miles watch-less, which is a bummer because I felt strong and am curious how fast I was going.
My mom’s neighbor had a few apple banana trees. They sent over a lot of them and I grabbed a BIG bunch to take home. They’re like small, chubby bananas that taste a bit like apples.
Just the Tip Tuesday: I thought I would try another almond butter this week to switch things up. BAD IDEA. This is not good compared to TJ’s Roasted AB with flax. Don’t get this kind. <- that’s my tip.
I had a Perfect 10 Bagel with PB&J. Plus iced coffee…
Last night I took some melatonin when I got home because I was worried about all the caffeine I had consumed. Well, it knocked me out before I could finish watching Bethenny! I DVRd it so I have to catch up before we talk Trash TV Tues…
Question:What’s your favorite nut butter?
I love TJ’s Roasted AB with flax. Trust.
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It’s a toss up between Skippy Natural & Blue Diamond Almond Butter…Mmmm I could do with some nut butter right about now!
Another vote for the Blue Diamond. Also, it comes in a smaller package, so its cheaper and I don’t waste as much.
I thought I only liked peanut butter as opposed to sunflower seed butter or almond butter, but now I’m in love with Justin’s nut butters! Especially, the honey almond ones! Nummer. And I love that they come in small 1-serving packages!
Justin’s honey AB and chocolate AB are the best!!!
A couple of times I’ve hurt a finger or toe randomly and inexplicably just going through life. If I didn’t move it the (not serious, but worrisome) pain would continue for weeks. What worked for me is to firmly grab the finger/toe and very slowly but strongly pull it away from the hand/foot, hold for a few seconds and then very slowly, gently release it. Did that a couple times and the pain would go away. It seems like something got a little misaligned and this allowed things to move back into place. I am not a doctor and have no clue if what you’re experiencing is the same thing, but that’s what worked for me. But this is not professional medical advice! Take it with a grain of salt!
Thanks
My favorite is by far Maranatha Organic Raw Almond Butter. It is also $18 for a jar at Whole Foods meaning I never get to have it. Sometimes I wish I had never tried it in the first place!!
That’s like me with the Pepita Sunbutter – amazing, but too expensive…
The big maranatha is only 8ish bucks at Costco!
I grew up eating good old Kraft creamy peanut butter (I think it’s only sold in Canada though) and I still go back to it when I get tired of trying some newfangled almond/sunflower seed butters with unicorn sparkles.
I’m totally lovin’ on Justin’s Natural Peanut Butter these days. It’s the shiznet!!
Hope your toe gets better.
i did the SAME THING the other week and thought I’d branch out from the roasted AB with flax and get the creamy with sea salt and was so sad – not like it stopped me from going through the jar in a week but trust me I did not do it as happily. i love the roasty toasty flavor of the roasted AB with crack i mean flax.
Love Trader Joe’s Roasted PB!
I just died laughing at Just the Tip Tuesday. I am so mature
I need to try Justin’s Nut Butter right now!
I was the one that had the same toe issue, I’ve finlly caved and have a drs appt about it next Tuesday. I’ll let you know what I find out. My big toe now hurts to go upwards.
Yes, please let me know!
I’m glad I’m not the only one who isn’t the biggest fan of TJ’s creamy, salted almond butter. It’s one of the only TJ items I don’t like!
Yes! Here’s to melatonin to cancel out (in theory anyway) any caffeine I’ve consumed after two o’clock. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, sometimes the melatonin wears off at around 3 am, and I lay in bed cursing cappuccinos. Ah, well, life is hard. Also, you look very hardcore in that second shot.
Ha! Thanks
I have the same TJ’s one you have and love sunflower butter. Make sandwiches for the kids with jelly and they don’t notice either – only if straight up.
interesting…I think the TJ’s one you don’t like is the Cat’s meow! I love it! I’m shocked to read you and some others can’t stand it!
I’m the opposite and too scared the roasted AB with flax will disappoint. Which I think it will if I love the Sea salt one a lot. What’s the difference in taste?
I think this one is weird and bland
The other roasted flax one is just so rich and hearty.
Apple bananas? I am so confused, but so intrigued!! Are they crisp or mushy?
I am all about Justin’s almond butter or any kind of peanut butter.
I just recently started taking melatonin to help me fall asleep and keep me asleep through the night. What kind do you take? I think mine are 5mg which may be too much. I stay drowsy in the AM after I take it.
They’re like a starchier banana – sweet and delicious
My husband and I are totally hooked on Naturally More PB with Flax Seed. Yummmmm.
eek! Totally agree with the almond butter! steer clear!
I’m a sunflower seed butter junkie right now! And the TJ kind is great!
Peanut butter is hands down the best! Especially Dark Chocolate Dreams…..yum.
My favorite AB is the one at TJ’s with flaxseeds. HATE the other kind.
Last time I went, the TJ’s didn’t have the kind with flaxseeds IN. GAH!
Agreed with above…Blue Almond is amazing. I bought the almond butter with flax (and PB with flax) after seeing it was one of TJ’s best selling products of 2011. Huge call…it sells because it’s delicious and addicting. Thanks for the tip about the sub-par almond butter. No need for calorie filled expensive nut butter that isn’t anything short of amazing.
I like TJ’s cookie butter, Justin’s Almond Maple and PB&co’s white chocolate wonderful. I’m hungry now
I’m pumped for your take on Bethenny.. I LOVE me some Bethenny.
Lately I’m really into coconut butter. I know coconut isn’t a nut, per se, but I’m sticking with my answer.
I wish i was a toe doctor (toe-ologist? Podiatrist?) so I could help you with your toe problem!
Hhaa! This pic made my day. I sent it to my sisters
I’m a Justin’s lover. But, my local co-op does a fresh crushing? there and it is really tasty. I am not sure of the brand. But, they only use natural and organic, so I will trust them on this one.
Ps. On the topic of trash television, do you watch the bachelorette? If so, you should do reviews of that!!
I love those little bananas! I had no idea they were called apple bananas.
I’m a justin’s maple AB fan, once I tried it I stopped buying any other kind.
Any kind of peanut butter works for me. And I have never had a banana apple, wow it sounds yummy! And thanks for the tip about the almond butter.
My new fave is creamy sun(flower seeds) butter. We got the crunchy last time and it’s a little much. I love chocolate almond butter too. A little too much. Like sometimes I trip and fall face down into it and oops, as long as I’m here, I have to eat some…
I am a Kraft girl all the way. All natural/peanuts only. I think it is the cute bear on the label. I didn’t know banana apples existed…kinda freaky….:)
My favorite is Teddie brand peanut butter, the chunky kind…with salt
All of them, especially the ones with chocolate mixed in! But I try not to buy those very often because I eat them way too quickly right out of the jar with a spoon.
My everyday nut butter is MaraNatha Natural Almond Butter.
Just the Tip Tuesday….LOL love it!
Peanut butter that my sis gets for me whenever she heads back to Amsterdam – Pinderkaas
Maranatha Almond Butter…mostly because I get a large jar affordable at Costco:)
i hope your toe gets better soon!
just a quick question – do you consume a lot of caffeine? my doctor told me because of my thyroid condition to avoid it…and so i have been avoiding my beloved daily cup of tea like the plague
I consume a ton of caffeine, but I have not heard anything about those two relating. I have no plans of stopping…
I like that almond butter, which means I really need to try the flax one!
Very late to the party here but I also love Justin’s Chocolate Almond Butter. But my favorites are my homemade almond butter and sunflower seed butter! So yummy and so easy to make