day 2 with braces qustion about exercise?

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#16 Post by **Quirky Girl** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:36 am

Chloe - Good luck with your marathon! I'm not that motivated, I'm with Dawna and am more in line with 5 and 10k's. I've sometimes wondered what I look like also, Dawna. When I really start huffing and grunting, I've imagined that I look like I have a horse face, with my upper lip resting on my top braces and the lower lip just under the bottoms, I must look like I have really big teeth.

Parr, LOL, I have to remember that line the next time someone asks why I got braces. Pooh, glad to hear that you're back on track with your running.

#17 Post by **Miss Smiley** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 3:14 pm

I remember going to the gym to meet my trainer the day after being braced. I think he went a little easier on me since I had to change my diet for the time being. I was upping protein shakes to replace the meat I couldn't chew.

#18 Post by **knittingbag** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 5:58 am

I run too. I took a week or so off when I first got my braces. Then I got back to it. It hasn't been a problem other than my mouth is more dry than I'm used to. So I drink more water.

#19 Post by **Chloe1** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:39 am

Ooh protein shakes - that's a good idea. I'll remember that for the week after I get my new wire. When I first got my braces even pasta hurt to eat. They say it's never that bad again but we'll see!!

Metal Mouth Pooh - I noticed you are in Atlanta. I am doing the Thanksgiving Day half on Thursday. Have you ever run it? I am sooo looking forward to it - mostly because we are staying in Buckhead tomorrow night

Shopping, dinner can't wait!!!!

I feel the same way about my lips resting on my teeth. I'm feeling a little bucktoothed anyway since my teeth have started loosening up. I'm sure I look like a mule jogging down the street - oh well!!!

#20 Post by **Quirky Girl** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:32 am

I had my first adjustment last week and it wasn't as bad as I expected.

I've had very little discomfort and went for a run the very next day. I hope that you're pain free after your first adjustment also.

#21 Post by **METALMOUTHPOOH** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 3:47 pm

Chloe1

I havent run that race but I volunteer each year! So I will make sure u have plenty water or powerade

Good Luck and be sure to write me back and tell me how u did

Plus have tons of (money) oops I meant fun in Buckhead

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#22 Post by **Chloe1** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:58 am

Too funny Pooh! When you see someone in an orange Auburn Tigers shirt and black shorts jog by with a glint of metal flashing from the bottom row of teeth that will be me! Thanks for volunteering and have a super Thanksgiving!!!