Mark's MWL Journal

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16 March 2019

Postby Mark Cooper » Sat Mar 16, 2019 4:31 pm

JOURNAL
My pain was back to being quite mild again today, I haven’t been able to think of any reason why it was worse yesterday, but I’m sure glad it settled back down.
EXERCISE
Physical Therapy Exercises, 3 sets
Stair Climbing, 30 minutes
Scapular Pulls & Wall Handstands, 3 sets, Bridges & Crunches, 2 sets
MEALS
1st Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
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Spinach Tomato Soup by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
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Sweet Potato, Russet Potato, Crushed Tomato Sauce, Brussels Sprouts by Mark Cooper, on Flickr

2nd Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Brown Rice, Cauliflower Dal, Normandy Vegetables by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
COMPLIANCE
10 Pt MWL Checklist
10/10 :D
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17 March 2019

Postby Mark Cooper » Sun Mar 17, 2019 4:59 pm

JOURNAL
My pain continued to be mild today, a bit more severe toward the early evening.
EXERCISE
Physical Therapy Exercises, 3 sets
Stair Climbing, 30 minutes
Scapular Pulls & Wall Handstands, 3 sets, Bridges & Crunches, 2 sets
MEALS
1st Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Spinach Tomato Soup by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Deviled Potato Tots, Crushed Tomato Sauce, California Mix by Mark Cooper, on Flickr

2nd Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Lemon Rice Soup, Normandy Vegetables by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
COMPLIANCE
10 Pt MWL Checklist
10/10 :D
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18 March 2019

Postby Mark Cooper » Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:49 pm

JOURNAL
My pain was again quite mild today.
EXERCISE
Physical Therapy Exercises, 3 sets
Calisthenics, 60 minutes
Bridges & Crunches, 2 sets
MEALS
1st Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Spinach Tomato Green Chile Soup by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Sweet Potato, Russet Potato, Crushed Tomato Sauce, Brussels Sprouts by Mark Cooper, on Flickr

2nd Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes, Lentils, Green Beans by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
COMPLIANCE
10 Pt MWL Checklist
10/10 :D
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19 March 2019

Postby Mark Cooper » Tue Mar 19, 2019 4:43 pm

JOURNAL
Another good day, pain was very mild.
EXERCISE
Physical Therapy Exercises, 3 sets
Stair Climbing, 30 minutes
Scapular Pulls & Wall Handstands, 3 sets, Bridges & Crunches, 2 sets
MEALS
1st Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Spinach Tomato Green Chile Soup by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Sweet Potato, Russet Potato, Lentils, California Mix by Mark Cooper, on Flickr

2nd Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Vegetable Lo Mein by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
COMPLIANCE
10 Pt MWL Checklist
10/10 :D
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20 March 2019

Postby Mark Cooper » Wed Mar 20, 2019 4:53 pm

JOURNAL
My pain was still quite mild and manageable today and it was a busy day with quite a bit of time on my feet.
EXERCISE
Physical Therapy Exercises, 3 sets
Calisthenics, 60 minutes
Bridges & Crunches, 2 sets
MEALS
1st Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
SNAP Stew by Mark Cooper, on Flickr

2nd Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr

NOT PICTURED - MacNCheez Primavera (I got really distracted and forgot to take a picture before I ate this!)

COMPLIANCE
10 Pt MWL Checklist
10/10 :D
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Re: Mark's MWL Journal

Postby Rosey » Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:26 am

Can you come be my chef??? giggle your food always looks so delicious. Mine sometimes looks like puke but tastes delicious. laugh.
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Re: Mark's MWL Journal

Postby Mark Cooper » Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:09 am

Rosey wrote:Can you come be my chef??? giggle your food always looks so delicious. Mine sometimes looks like puke but tastes delicious. laugh.


:lol:

That is very kind of you to say, Rosey! I sometimes think my food looks pretty boring, but it does almost always taste delicious! (If I do say so myself!)

:D
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21 March 2019

Postby Mark Cooper » Thu Mar 21, 2019 5:50 pm

JOURNAL
Another day during which my pain was fairly mild.
EXERCISE
Physical Therapy Exercises, 3 sets
Stair Climbing, 30 minutes
Scapular Pulls & Wall Handstands, 3 sets, Bridges & Crunches, 2 sets
MEALS
1st Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
SNAP Stew by Mark Cooper, on Flickr

2nd Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Lemon Rice Soup, Normandy Vegetables by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
COMPLIANCE
10 Pt MWL Checklist
10/10 :D
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Location: Princeton, NJ 08540

22 March 2019

Postby Mark Cooper » Fri Mar 22, 2019 3:34 pm

JOURNAL
My pain was mild again today, feeling great.
EXERCISE
Physical Therapy Exercises, 3 sets
Calisthenics, 60 minutes
Bridges & Crunches, 2 sets
MEALS
1st Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Kale Tomato Soup by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Sweet Potato, Russet Potato, Normandy Vegetables by Mark Cooper, on Flickr

2nd Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Cauliflower Mashed Potato Tots, Lentils, Normandy Vegetables, Compliant Ketchup by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
COMPLIANCE
10 Pt MWL Checklist
10/10 :D
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Location: Princeton, NJ 08540

Re: Mark's MWL Journal

Postby SilverDollar123 » Sat Mar 23, 2019 6:01 am

Happy Birthday Mark! I love your journal & all the lovely food picts. RAS
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Re: Mark's MWL Journal

Postby Mark Cooper » Sat Mar 23, 2019 8:22 am

SilverDollar123 wrote:Happy Birthday Mark! I love your journal & all the lovely food picts. RAS

Thanks so much, this community means the world to me!
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23 March 2019

Postby Mark Cooper » Sat Mar 23, 2019 4:38 pm

JOURNAL
I turned 44 years old today, and I have to say that I’m in the best shape of my adult life. Aside from my chronic pain from CRPS I have basically no complaints or ailments, and even the pain has become much more mild and manageable for the most part. I am certainly very thankful to Dr. McDougall and Jeff Novick for spreading the word regarding this WOE and I’m especially grateful to have such an excellent online community of support. It’s a bit funny, I’ve been eating MWL for so long, that my big birthday “treat” today was buying Green Mountain Gringo Salsa to eat, instead of making my own! I will probably also “treat” myself to some banana nice cream tomorrow morning!
EXERCISE
Physical Therapy Exercises, 3 sets
Stair Climbing, 30 minutes
Scapular Pulls & Wall Handstands, 3 sets, Bridges & Crunches, 2 sets
MEALS
1st Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Spinach Green Chile Tomato Soup by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Oven Fries, Compliant Ketchup, Lentils, California Mix by Mark Cooper, on Flickr

2nd Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Loaded Nacho Fries, Normandy Vegetables by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
COMPLIANCE
10 Pt MWL Checklist
10/10 :D
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Location: Princeton, NJ 08540

Re: Mark's MWL Journal

Postby f00die » Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:42 pm

happy bday mark
heres to 50 more at least
are you gonna get tired
of all the chewing and crunching vegetables?
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Re: Mark's MWL Journal

Postby Mark Cooper » Sun Mar 24, 2019 3:25 am

f00die wrote:happy bday mark
heres to 50 more at least
are you gonna get tired
of all the chewing and crunching vegetables?

:D

Thanks, f00die! So far so good! (The crunching is my favorite part! :lol: )
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24 March 2019

Postby Mark Cooper » Sun Mar 24, 2019 4:49 pm

JOURNAL
I had a busy day today and several activities that would have normally triggered a major flare in my CRPS, but my pain still remained mild throughout the day - VERY encouraging.
EXERCISE
Physical Therapy Exercises, 3 sets
Stair Climbing, 30 minutes
Scapular Pulls & Wall Handstands, 3 sets, Bridges & Crunches, 2 sets
MEALS
1st Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Banana Nice Cream Sundae with Blueberries, Strawberries and Crushed Pineapple by Mark Cooper, on Flickr

2nd Meal
Image
Everyday Salad by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
Image
Brown Rice and Brussel Sprouts Burrito Bowl by Mark Cooper, on Flickr
COMPLIANCE
10 Pt MWL Checklist
9/10 One strike for Banana Nice Cream.
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Posts: 2174
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