I hate Wednesdays.

So today I had my second visit to the chiropractor. After being tazed for ten minutes (that's what I think of while lying on their little electro-stimulation thingy) I had the quick adjustment and was out. It wasn't as bad this time, either because the popping and cracking the first time was louder being the first step of realignment, or maybe just because I was ready for it. Unfortunately I didn't listen to the advice to not exercise, and went out for a 5.65 miles.

I was on the phone at first, so I only ran 2 of it, but I came to two conclusions:
1) at least some of my neck pain is related to talking on the phone on that side. I realized walking and talking is something I've done for years...trying to tell myself that it's exercise....Thinking of it now, it is probably very bad posturally to hold a phone (and thus one arm up and head possibly tilted in that direction) for many miles. I will have to stop this habit.
2) running shoes aren't made for walking. At least not the ones I have! My feet felt great on Tuesday, and I thought I must have finally broken in my shoes, but then yesterday, BLISTERS. I think it may be the 'memory foam' of the shoe, and the fact that my foot is in a completely different place inside when walking as opposed to running. I think maybe these sneakers have conformed to my foot running, and I was just not lining up right inside for walking. Or I suppose it could've been the socks. Regardless- my feet are killing me today!

I also have some neck pain again (grr...) and not sure if it's normal or because I went out and jarred my spine for 5.65 miles after having it 'adjusted'....hopefully it goes away. I want my faith in the chiropractor to remain....I really don't want to find out next week that I've been paying $25 copays for nothing!

Now very soon I have to tackle my other major fitness obstacle: Nutrition. I cannot seem to get healthy eating under control this time around! Normally it is very easy for me to be a very disciplined eater, at least while dieting ;-) But lately I've been snacking like mad. We had a work party yesterday FILLED with junk food, and today I have girls' night FILLED with margaritas. Hmmm...maybe next week I'll think about healthy eating....