Let's do H&F Flamefuls

[lauren170]

1. I ran today. I am not cleared to run, and was kind of told not to run yet. But it gave me a better endorphin rush than walking, which I really need right now, and it felt so good to sweat for the first time in months.

2. I "listened" to my body and ate whatever the heck I wanted when pregnant. I gained 60lbs. I easily fell back into my healthy eating routine after I had the baby - but the scale is not going down, at.ALL.

3. I'm spending WAY more than our budget allows at Wholefoods every week, because their fruit and meat are my favorite healthy foods. Breastfeeding is my excuse

[texassmith]

I'm running a half marathon in less than a month and the last time I ran was 10 days ago. I can't get it up for training. The marathon killed my motivation. I just need to get through this half and then I'm taking a break from running for strength training.

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[mrsjthompson]

I signed up for a fall half before I was even medically released to run.  :^)

[runaways]

My only H&F confession is that I skipped my run yesterday because I was tired and my body wanted a break and what the hell, I'm not in training so I can. I don't think that's flameful.

Non-H&F, on the other hand, well. I am on a mad shopping spree. Because of what I pay in tuition, we get a ridiculous tax refund every year. Last year we were good and bought a nice vacuum cleaner and then put it in savings. This year, because the end of my life as I know it is rapidly approaching and I'm freaked the hell out, I have convinced DH that we should just split it and blow it on fun things. So far I have a pair of nice shoes, 2 nice bras, and a bracelet on the way. I'm probably going to buy an embarrassingly expensive designer dress to wear to my friend's wedding, because I can. And no, we haven't actually gotten our refund yet although last year it came super quickly after we filed.

As I type this, I'm realizing that I probably need to go back to 45 miles a week of running because it's probably a more constructive way to deal with my stress.

[Deleted]

I haven't worked out since Monday. I bet I won't work out tonight either. I'm blaming AF but really I just want to be fat and lazy. I'm even thinking of getting takeout on my way home.

[runaways]

I feel like there is kind of a post-racing-season slump going around.

[Deleted]

I have been eating a lot of cookies. It has been a stressful week so I have justified it but it is all going to my waistline with my walk only exercise! I have been so bad lately!

Also My chiro asked me how long I am walking for and I told him until I get bored so 30 minutes of walking is usually all I will do. I am so mentally weak and lazy!

[mrs.jacinthe]

I had tater tots for lunch. Like, just a GIANT portion of tater tots. Mmmm, salt and simple carbs. And then I look in the mirror and hate that I'm gaining weight. Sigh.

We've been TTC for a long while now and I've reached the point in my swim life where I want to sign up for some ridiculous distances but I'm afraid that as soon as I commit to do a (most likely expensive) bucket-list race, I'll get KTFU and then won't be able to do whatever race it is.

[andrealynn]

I have eaten all the good, healthy, whole food I brought to work today. I'm freaking starving and thinking of stopping at Wendy's on my way to pick up DD.

[Wines Not Whines]

I'm woefully unprepared for my half marathon in 2 weeks. I could've trained for a PR, but I just don't care enough right now.

I have a strained hamstring and I'm really not doing anything to treat it. I'm not abusing it or anything, but I'm kind of hoping it gets better on it's own.

[phoenixrising]

Feb 27, 2014 18:07:45 GMT -5 mrs.jacinthe said:

I had tater tots for lunch. Like, just a GIANT portion of tater tots. Mmmm, salt and simple carbs.  

I also had tater tots for lunch!

I generally go to the gym four times per week and also take 1-2 yoga classes and 1-2 spin classes in addition to that. I last went to the gym on February 17 and then fell and injured myself the next day. I have been out of work since then AND out of the gym and am slowly...losing...my...mind. I just want to be able to workout again!

[archaeominx]

I'm eating cookies and drinking wine for dinner.

I have a half marathon at the end of April and I just can't get myself to really train for it. I've been doing some ten milers here and there and some 3's but I just don't have the motivation to run much lately. The weather is killing my mojo.

[Susie]

I'm suddenly really struggling with my weight loss plan.  I've lost 6-7 lbs. since early January by tracking food on MFP and sticking to a 1200 calorie net, and am now the smallest I've been since summer 2011 (which was itself a happy but brief blip, weight wise).  I am at my normal to low adult weight, although that is still 10 lbs above what I was in college.

My problem is that I'm now thin enough that all my work clothes are either a little big or fit.  Although I still want to lose a few more lbs. from a training/race/joint abuse standpoint, and I would look better in a swimsuit if I did, I don't want to buy a whole new work wardrobe.  It sounds dumb, but it's going to be expensive!  And I have a lot of nice clothes that will sit unworn in my closet if I lose the weight.  I have a suit that I bought in December, jacket + skirt + pants, tags still on, that probably no longer fits.  I wore a skirt on Tuesday, just bought in December, that I realized partway through the day, was gaping at the waist to embarrassing degree.  I am so sick of my weight swings - which are entirely within a 10 lb. range at most - swinging me between three different sizes.

Knowing what a pain it'll be if I lose the weight has me self-sabotaging my diet.  I'm not sure how to fully commit.  Maybe buy some dresses that will fit at several different sizes?

[hannahb]

I need to clean up my diet. I've been consuming way too much sugar

[kams]

Some days I don't know why the hell I'm doing this. What am I trying to prove? Who the fuck do I think I am?

I also keep thinking I'm not in very good shape because I missed some time this week being sick. I wonder if, in 11 weeks, I can be even in half shape, let alone full shape! I knew to expect some ups and downs but here they are and they suck.

ETA: Also, I hate complaining, so please don't mind me. Just let me leave this little vent here and move along 

[joenali]

The week before break I was busy. During break, I was relaxing on the beach. After break, I'm trying to recover from break. I've run a total of three times. Hmmm, marathon in April... Sure! Why not!

[wambam]

Depending on what it is, I totally plan on doing the Open workout 14.1 tomorrow night, even though I'm not all clear until Tuesday.

ETA: never mind lol. Jumping is no bueno.

[gummybear]

I eat gummy vitamins like they are candy

[runblondie26]

I realized today that I haven't seen one of the customer service reps (that has been working at our company forever) since I got back from maternity leave.

I asked a coworker what happened to her, and she was like, "Oh, you didn't hear? She DIED."

Turns out she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer right before Christmas, but didn't want anyone to know. When she didn't show up for work for a few days at the end of January, HR contacted her son who said she had passed.

Even though I didn't work with her directly, I feel bad it took me a month to realize I hadn't seen her around since I got back. What a terrible way to go, especially working right up until the end in our office

[clseale]

While I have had a few good runs, I have not stuck to any of the schedules I put in the Training Tuesday threads. I don't even really have a good excuse other than the fact that I just don't have to. I haven't gone over 30mpw since my race.

I think once the time changes, I'll be much better, in the meantime, I have a half on Saturday, and I'm not even feeling sure that I can PR. I go out for runs & wonder how in the hell I BQ'd just 5 wks ago.

I'm also avoiding the scale until after this weekend.

[gncorman]

I really need to get my act together with eating. I lost a significant amount of weight and have gained some back. Not a lot but this week it has become noticeable to me. I just have not committed to it like I was before to deal with it. I have been going to the gym for a month and zero weight loss so I know it is all food. I have enjoyed the gym and return to training for a race but still, not good food choices.
I hate to vent and it sounds lame but it feels good to just admit it.

[breezy8407]

I think beer will be my dinner. I had random bites of the kids dinner earlier and am now or really hungry.

I have been really bad about food lately(See above) but am thinking of doing The Fresh 20 to get back into cooking.

[libbygrl109]

I followed up a five mile run tonight with pizza and Cherry Pepsi. I've told myself that I need the carbs and caffeine to stay awake so I can get a report done for work tomorrow. Cookies may be next. Oh, and all I've done so far is open the report in Word.

[derbycitycook]

I'm still in pregnancy mode, eating-wise. Too much sugar, too much crap. I just started back up with MFP, and it has definitely been an eye-opener!

[CallingAllAngels]

H is out of town, and DS had soccer practice this evening. So, I pretended to have a doctor's appointment and I left work early to run. Taking time off without lying would be no big deal, but I have a zillion hours of sick leave and only about 2 weeks vacation built up. Anyway, I came home instead of changing into my running clothes I ate pizza and birthday cake. So, I wasted my one opportunity to run today.

[labbie]

I will never have a totally clean diet. I love sugar, junk food, and drink alcohol most days. The best I can hope for is to manage all of this through calorie counting and making sure it stays in moderation. I'm ok with that. 

[daisybuchannan]

I'm running a half in one month and haven't ran more than twice per week during my "training". My longest run was last weekend at 7.2. I'm planning on 8.5 this Sat.

This weather/snow has KILLED my training.

Honest opinions- do you guys think I'm screwed? I do a ton of HIIT training throughout the week.

[water*drop]

Like half of the other posters in this thread, I have a half at the end of April, and I just can't find the motivation to care. I wanted to PR, but this winter hasn't been safe for running outside, and I just don't like the treadmill enough to push through training hard. Now I'm just plain skipping runs. I know I'm going to regret this as soon as the weather warms up, but right now I just don't care. I'm disappointed in myself for not caring, though, if that even makes sense.

This is probably a little flameful: I totally consider whether or not a race has a good medal or good swag when I'm picking races.

[runaways]

Welp. Just put away a bottle of wine with a little help from DH. Because (AW) today was my last clinical day until I have ",MD" after my name.

[clseale]

Feb 27, 2014 21:12:35 GMT -5 daisybuchannan said:

I'm running a half in one month and haven't ran more than twice per week during my "training". My longest run was last weekend at 7.2. I'm planning on 8.5 this Sat.

This weather/snow has KILLED my training.

Honest opinions- do you guys think I'm screwed? I do a ton of HIIT training throughout the week.

Screwed? No. HIIT can contribute quite a bit to your fitness. With that said, it's probably time to crack down.
Is this your first, or have you done a few? You have 4 weeks after this weekend's run? If so, I'd do your 8.5, then shoot for 9.5, 10.5, 8, race.

As you can see, you're in good company. Lol Apparently we are all ill prepared for our halves.