I'm catching up slowly - taking time for a few quick (old) quotes...
As far as the new WW plan, I have heard rumors that the points will be based on a formula involving protein and total carbs as well as calories. Apparently, it is completely science based and may rectify the overuse of fiber to minimize points. I have read that there will be a greater emphasis on using "clean" foods, and no encouragement toward processed (though I think that is contra-indicated for a food marketing company like WW, so we'll see how they handle that).
There are several leaders who post on the WW community bulletin boards who have been doing the new plan to become familiar with it before it is launched to the public. Unequivocally they all have posted that they have seen significant losses (one said she had been within the same 3 pound range for 10 years since she made lifetime and suddenly lost so much so quickly that she has lowered her lifetime goal weight from what she set 10 years ago!) I am eager to see what the new plan is.
This is so interesting. I've heard a few good (but vague) things about the changes coming. I am actually looking forward to these changes now - I just wish they weren't so darned secretive. Where on the site are you seeing these posts from the leaders? I have to admit, I spend more time on the blogs. If you ever want to look me up over there, I'm corinnak4
I have exercised every day, either C25K, walking, elliptical or yoga. Some days I do 2 forms of exercise and once in awhile I do 3!! Today I finished week 5 of C25K - the 20 minute run. I hate to complain about this since I see so many of you are true runners who can go for hours
BUT, I really do not see how you do it. I think I need to find some proper clothing for running. I am wearing old sweat pants, T shirt and fleece jacket.
No matter how cold it is, I am BURNING UP when I am finished. Today my son said, what happened Mom, did you get scorched by the sun?
I guess my face was flaming red. And lately, my ear buds keep falling out of my ears, atleast 5 times today. My hands are freezing so I wear gloves (suede gloves are all I have!) so I have to remove glove, reinsert ear bud, put glove back on, over and over. The wind and cold make my eyes water terribly and my nose runs too. My mind keeps saying "JUST QUIT!!!" But, I plan to hang in there. I feel so stiff in my hips anytime I have been sitting and rise to stand up. But it goes away after a few steps.
Please share any running tips you have to make it easier.
Shawn,
Congrats on getting through that Week 5 run - it's a BIG deal!!! I remember how amazing it was to see the previous weeks of training really DID prepare a person to run 20 minutes in a row!
The clothing issue is major for continuing to run in comfort. You got some good advice about the wicking clothes already. Unfortunately, this is where running stops being a "cheap" form of exercise, but the benefits are huge, so if you can, it helps so much. I actually like to wear the very inexpensive knitted gloves - they cost $1 here at Target, though I know you don't have access to the same stores/products, inexpensive gloves really do work well. I often take them off partway through a run, even on a very cold day.
I like to be cool when I'm running, so a fleece and sweats would have me feeling really warm and sweaty unless it was very cold outside. It's not the most common, but I like to run in a sleevless or short sleeved wicking shirt with a light windbreaker-style jacket over the top. It offers a little protection from the wind and can be zipped or unzipped to vent if I get warm, or tied around my waist if I get really really warm. You have to watch out for getting too hot when it's really cold out. Once you get sweaty, that sweat can start to freeze and you can end up chilled. Best advice: you should not feel comfortable when you step out the door. You should feel a little chilly. you'll warm up after a few minutes and feel good the rest of the run.
As for headphones, I can't even wear earbuds to run with unless they have a little hook over the top for my ears. I usually only put in one earbud so I can still hear traffic and warnings from other pedestrians/bicycles etc - They say that most accidents involving runners also involve headphones, so be careful out there!
Fri/Sat.
1. Working a lot on getting my Pampered Chef going. Lots of reading, learning, practicing, emailing, calling. Feeling optimistic. But then, I remember how much I need to make, and the optimism goes away. Kinda up and down right now. I feel great knowing I am taking steps, but then I remember just how bad it is, and get down again. I seriously think I need meds. But don't want them. NOR do I want to pay for them.
I didn't know you were getting int P.C. I was just thinking I needed something from there - if you want, send me a PM once you're set up and ready for business!!
About your daughter and gymnastics - I just wanted to send a hug and say that it sounds like she's burned out. I'm glad she's going to keep up her strength. It sounds like a big change in your family's life.
I JUST REGISTERED FOR MY FIRST HALF-MARATHON!!!
I've been training for it and now it's official. Saturday, November 20.
Seawall Half Marathon. Just under 4 weeks from now. I'm a little nervous because I just forked over $75 for registration and $105 for the hotel. Both are non-refundable, so if anything comes up (injury or whatever), I'll be out $180 without leaving home. But, other than that, I'm just plain excited. Barring injury, I have no doubt that I can finish. If I add the warm-up/cool-down walking to my latest run, I'm already covering the distance. I won't break any land-speed records, but I can definitely cover the distance.
I can hardly wait!
Woo hoo, Connie! You don't have to break land-speed records, just your own records. Don't even worry about that right now - just get out there and enjoy the day and the fact that you can cover the 13.1 miles!
Question for you runners, anyone have runner's knee? And if so what did you do about it? I'm really bummed. I was actually going to run my first official 5K this weekend, but not sure I should push it. Thoughts?
I believe runner's knee is often related to a tight IT Band muscle. Or ITB. There are stretches and rollers that can help with loosening them up, but I won't lie - the rollers...have a certain amount of discomfort associated with them. I also had a lot of luck with the glucosamine supplements, though avoid if you have a shellfish allergy. And finally, check your feet for
Morton's Toe I had a lot of problems with my knees before I put cheap little pads in the right place on my shoe insoles.
(insert sad and ashamed smiley here - my smileys don't seem to be working...) I am not sure what happened. I finished my first half marathon on 10.10.10 (cool number, hunh??) and met two of the BLs during the race - Jay and Mark, who were so friendly and nice!! I have kind of ambivalent feelings about the race. I know in my heart that I should be so happy and proud of myself that I finished - and believe me, I am...but that darn competitive voice in my ear keeps whispering "If you hadn't walked for a few minutes you could probably have done it faster...better...stronger..." AARGH!!! I' am working on being happy about my own achievements but it is hard...
All righty, Jude. First of all, Congratulations on finishing your first half marathon! That is a huge deal, a huge accomplishment! People usually need a rest after their first really LONG race - it takes a lot out of a person. I'm glad you're back on track now, but that rest period really is crucial. I know what you mean about ambivalent feelings about a race. However, given that this was your first one, if you didn't push yourself to your max, that only makes sense as you don't really know for sure how hard you can push in a distance the first time you do that distance, YKWIM? As for the walk breaks - I have to say, from my own experience, I don't think you would have been better off without them necessarily. I think a little rest can preserve your ability to run faster during the times that you are running. I am not a galloway person, but I have to say, I think there is something to taking some time for recovery during a race. Some folks, that looks like slightly slower running, some folks it looks like walking. Some folks, it might look like stopping for pictures with every character in the Magic Kingdom.
Seriously, I got my PR in a race when I did stop for every picture I wanted and stopped for the bathroom twice. Could I have been faster that day without the stops? We'll never know for sure, but given that I've not been that fast in a steady race ever, I'm going to guess...probably not!
Additionally, I have to point out that speed is not the sole indicator by which we should judge a race experience. In the end, the number is only a small part of that race. I've had races where I've looked back with pride at the number and thought "Yeah, but how miserable!!!" And I've had races where I said "Who cares about time, lets just have a great experience." I think there is a place for both in
my life, anyway. Which is good because more and more, people who have been running a lot less time than I have rapidly surpass me in the speed department! I can't pin everything on speed or I'm going to be one gloomy runner.
Sorry to go on and on - I hope you will look back to where you've been and how far you've come and look at your race for the amazing accomplishment it is, regardless of time or finish-place.
Or maybe Spectromagic--I'm not liking it that it's been temporarily replaced. For a meal, probably Artist Point. We love Wilderness Lodge--we stayed there for the first December they were open and it was our first trip to WDW. (We'd been to DL many times when we lived in San Diego.) Anyhow, we really enjoy visiting Wilderness Lodge, and are actually having dinner there on Christmas this year!
We thought we knew what to expect but when you consider that all the other times we'd been it had been January . . . well, you get the picture! 
No worries about the results.
Considering last week I was crying and wondering if I was strong enough I felt really good about this. So now I feel I am ready to start my "official" training and rock n' roll the Princess. 
I miss you all!.............P
Glad you were able to be there for michael and that you still are able to volunteer your time even as he gets older. 
Hang in there cam it will get better.
I love to watch Cake Boss and Ace of Cakes though
