Just chugging along with running. My marathon training program is really helpful so far. Running a bit slower than I was before my half is making me enjoy running again and I wake up excited for my run each morning - it's been a very long time since that happened! I realize the reason I suffered burnout before my half and after my half is because I was training at too fast a pace. My coach ran the NYC marathon a couple of years ago in 2:44, and since he's telling me to run slower, then I will run slower. Hell, if he starts telling me that doing cartwheels along the course is going to make me faster, then I will do cartwheels along the course.
As for eating, still doing the best I can. I have had very little alcohol this month and I feel a difference in my energy levels. I'm going to see how long I can last with avoiding it! Also, I know I needed to be nudged in My Fitness Pal, but the reason I stopped using it is because I found a $2.00 app that has all the Weight Watchers tools I need (though it's not actually WW). I was so used to following points and I just didn't love counting calories, so I've been doing really well with this app instead even as a weight maintenance tool. I may continue to input activity levels in MFP so I don't become a stranger to the rest of you there!
Yay for good running. I suppose I'll stop nudging you on MFP.
I am...in a weird place at this exact moment. If you saw my post the other day re: calorie restriction, let's just say it's not hypothetical, but kindly lets not make a big deal for another 4 weeks. So frankly I have no idea what I'm supposed to be eating right now. I eat when I'm hungry. But that's not really a lot of calories. And it's not enough protein or iron. But i'm taking a multi that makes up the iron...so do I just need to drop some veggies and eat more protein? I added some almonds to my lunch box today. I dunno. I guess I'll figure it out.
H and I have both been doing tons of walking. Having the pedometers and a set goal (10,000 steps) is awesome. Not that we're walking today. 100+ heat index? no thanks. But I'm excited that there's no reason I won't be able to keep that up indefiniately.
I did well this past week- I was down 1.5lbs for BL but thats still less than 1% of my body weight. I realized that fast food over the summer is really hurting me. During the year, I eat lunch on campus because its really cheap and I can eat salad, veggies, tons of healthy options. Bathing suit season is here and I still feel like I have so far to go but Im trying to just keep my head down and keep going. *muffles a squee for wawa*
My size 8s are in back in rotation (my goal size)! My small and medium shirts are all fitting and I swim in larges now. Belts are my new fashion accessory!
The scale isn't moving and for the first time I completely okay with that. I can do 5 standard push-ups now (goal is 12). I only use about 62 lb assist on pull-ups (goal is 10 unassisted). I can run/walk 3 miles at a 13 min/mile pace since which is down by 2 min/mile because I'm running more than walking (goal is to run 3 miles without any walking). I can bench press 75 lb (goal is 130 lb).
I need to get an exercise routine started. I've got my food down, I think (7lbs down so far!), but I can't get the cardio in. I'm thinking I'm just going to have to suck it up and start waking up at 5:30.
Hi Mel! Getting back into running after a hiatus just sucks in general - as with anything else, consistency is key. So if you keep running, it will get easier. Great job with the weight loss!
I started my 1/2 marathon training plan yesterday. I hired a babysitter to watch the girls while I did my three mile loop. (Hal Higdon Novice I plan.) It worked out REALLY well. So I am excited about actually doing this. I just have to get past the walking. I don't walk a lot but I would like to walk none. I know that is is all in my head.
Eating. Meh. I can't figure it out but I haven't been trying to hard. However, after some nudges from Wawa I am back at the MFP app. ;0)
Im thinking about taking some "before" pictures even though Ive already made a good bit of progress just to remind myself of how far Ive come and motivation to keep going. I dont have any photos of me at 210, which most days I am super grateful for but other times I want to feel like I have done something.
Im thinking about taking some "before" pictures even though Ive already made a good bit of progress just to remind myself of how far Ive come and motivation to keep going. I dont have any photos of me at 210, which most days I am super grateful for but other times I want to feel like I have done something.
Definitely do this!! It is a good reminder how how far you have come!!
I took a couple measurements too for when the scale isn't moving but things are still shaping up. (HA!)
Eating and working out is going very well. I've been running 3/4 times a week in prep for my 5K next month, and hitting up workout classes on off days from running. I was counting calories but have kind of given up and am just eating clean/just rolling with a weird diet because of my crappy food sensitivities.
Im thinking about taking some "before" pictures even though Ive already made a good bit of progress just to remind myself of how far Ive come and motivation to keep going. I dont have any photos of me at 210, which most days I am super grateful for but other times I want to feel like I have done something.
I don't have any pictures from my year at my biggest weight ever, which was about 10-11 years ago. People who didn't know me then refuse to believe I was ever as big as I tell them I was. I hated getting my picture taken but it would be nice to have a reminder of the hard work it took to take that weight off. Granted, I gained some back through the years here and there, but I haven't gotten close to that weight since.
I find logging my food to be weirdly satisfying. I log my food for the entire day first thing in the morning, so it's really more like menu planning. I log even on days where I throw everything out the window and eat half a bag of potato chips and drink 6 beers. So I'm always on there.
Post by meshaliuknits on Jun 20, 2012 9:43:47 GMT -5
Right now, I'm feeling like I suck at this game. Before I got married I dropped 25lbs (on the upside, the baby only brought 10lbs back). I used the Buff Brides book which exactly outlined which exercises to do which weeks, so I was only on my own for cardio and food. Unfortunately, the other Buff books are just groups of exercises and my eyes start to glaze over when I try to put together a routine. I need someone to give me an outline or something so I can just follow it.
I hope wawa's calorie restriction question remains unhypothetical. I await instructions on what to knit.
Like Marie, I'm just plugging along. Summer heat has, as usual, sapped my will to run fast...which means that tonight's group speed workout should be interesting (especially since I haven't been to a group speed workout since before my half in April). Eating better is going okay. My bridesmaid dress finally came in and I should have my hands on it this weekend, so I'm hoping that having it staring me in the face will help keep me motivated :$
Not making a big deal and squeeing for Wawa, not making a big deal and squeeing for Wawa...
We were out of town all weekend, but I was able to eat pretty well despite the copious amount of beer I drank to tolerate my in laws...
I weighed in yesterday morning and I didn't lose or gain, which I will take after the beer and junk food I ate.
{and squeeeeeee for wawa! I will just say good luck with everything and I will be thinking of you! my advice is to just do what feels good right now. I had really bad m/s with both of my kids and lost weight in the beginning because of it. try to eat healthy and keep up with the walking!}
Training for the Marine Corps Marathon starts next week for me!
Summer heat sucks! It's rough out there, but I'm persevering and drinking plenty of water before, after and during my runs. I'm finishing up the last week of the Hal Higdon Spring Training Plan. It was fun to try different exercises (speed work, fartleks, tempo runs and strength training). But I'm ready to focus on my marathon.
I've been eating pretty good. I'm hungry a lot, but we have plenty of fruit and healthy snacks in the house so I grab those.
I love summer fruits, I swear I'm going through a mango a day. They are so yummy!
I've been avoiding you guys. I'm a mess. I've got the diet part under control, but I've completely fallen off the wagon with my fitness stuff. I didn't complete the C25K program. I haven't signed up for a single triathlon, I'm still hovering at 2000 meters per work out swimming (and my September race is a 2500 meter race), AND I can't even remember the last time I lifted a weight.
I was telling myself that I was holding off on the running until I got fitted for a pessary, but that happened about 2 months ago and I still haven't picked up the running again. Some one kick my butt. I just don't know what happened to my motivation.
:::Sitting here not making a big deal about anything:::
My aquabike is Saturday. One moment I can be totally zen about the whole thing, another moment I can be totally freaking out. We are going over on Friday to pick up my race packet and my H is going to ride the bike course while I get in the lake and see what it's like to swim in open water, so I think that will help calm some nerves down.
I met with my RD last week. I'm down a whole pound since the last time I weighed, which was April. I really hate the scale. So I'm down 14lbs total, but I've lost a bunch of inches and I'm seeing it way more in measurements. I try not to focus on the weight loss side and more on the measurements, but dammit, I kind of wish the scale would move more. She's pleased. I'm not.
Tonight is our 3rd anniversary. I'm not tracking dinner tonight in MFP. :-)
SBP, do you think if you actually signed up for a tri that would force you to get back into gear with workouts because you'd be committed to a race that you paid money for?
If I can say this in non-internet creepy way, you were my inspiration for joining masters. Don't quit on me!!!!!!
Post by secretlyevil on Jun 20, 2012 10:51:39 GMT -5
::sits next to EmilyJ on the bench for not making a big deal about anything::
I have gained three lbs so obviously something is out of whack because honestly even though I haven't been tracking on MFP, I've been pretty good about food, not great but not terrible either. I'm probably not eating enough.
Last night was my first time in the "big kid group" at CrossFit. It was pretty good actually. The bitch coach wasn't on last night, actually she was in the football group (CrossFit competition). I survived the workout, it was still hard but I did ok. And yes, I used a sledge hammer on a tire last night. My first time ever picking up a sledge hammer, I felt all Bath Crashers like. I am still undecided about CrossFit. It was suggested I give it two months before making a final decision about it so now I'm contemplating whether or not to give it one more month. The good days/pros are starting to edge out the bad days/cons so we'll see.
SBP, do you think if you actually signed up for a tri that would force you to get back into gear with workouts because you'd be committed to a race that you paid money for?
SBP - this! It's the only thing that keeps me motivated.
SBP, do you think if you actually signed up for a tri that would force you to get back into gear with workouts because you'd be committed to a race that you paid money for?
SBP - this! It's the only thing that keeps me motivated.
Ditto. Commit funds and a day, and the you'll have to force yourself to workout or else make a fool of yourself on the big day.
I'm not making a big deal about anything over here.
That said, I've been trying to snack on only fruit. My eating has improved very slightly, but I'm so unmotivated to work out, between schoolwork and LilShirley not sleeping great, especially since those studies came out that working out dies very lite for weight loss.
I'm not making a big deal about anything over here.
That said, I've been trying to snack on only fruit. My eating has improved very slightly, but I'm so unmotivated to work out, between schoolwork and LilShirley not sleeping great, especially since those studies came out that working out dies very lite for weight loss.
Studies schmudies. I wouldn't have lost weight if I wasn't active. You never know, you might be the same way. Also, I still track my points/calorie intake despite maintaining weight and being very active almost every day because I know I'll think I can get away with eating and drinking anything I please just because I don't need to lose weight and I am exercising a lot.
SBP - YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! (said with the Bela Karolyi accent, of course):
Ditto the recommendation to sign up for a tri. I lose motivation if I don't have a race of any length to train towards.