I’m not a fan of Tuesdays. People who know me know this, but every so often I have to say it again: I really don’t like Tuesdays.
This is a short post to update you about my current health situation and to share a simple, satisfying salad I made because my body is craving fresh, nourishing food.
Rhabdomyolysis update: I had more bloodwork today, including fluid checks and a CPK (creatine kinase) test to measure how much muscle protein is circulating. My CPK was 18,000 on Saturday afternoon and 16,000 on Sunday afternoon. There hasn’t been much progress since then — I need to be under 1,000. Rhabdo is still breaking down my muscles and stressing my kidneys. I keep hearing warnings about the danger of ongoing renal failure. I asked my doctor when I can run again; he won’t discuss it until my levels return to normal. He said we can “sit and chat about that” later, which pretty much tells me I won’t be running anytime soon.
Anyone who knows me understands how unacceptable that is to me.
That’s part of why I feel like I’m spiraling a bit out of control right now.
So I’m shifting my focus completely to nutrition — the one thing I can control. Good nutrition is my best tool for managing glucose levels and keeping weight steady while I recover.
Chicken, spinach, apple, and walnut salad. Simple, clean, and gentle on the kidneys.
I built a bed of baby spinach topped with cooked chicken breast, thinly sliced Granny Smith apple, crispy bacon, and toasted walnuts. The dressing is easy and my favorite:
- 2 tablespoons oil and vinegar dressing (I used Newman’s Own)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Tomorrow has to be better. I still plan to get up and make my pre-workout shake even though I won’t be going to CrossFit — a small routine to keep the day positive. It will be a good day.