~DISappearing PEEPS~Vol. IV Come Play With Us!!!!!

[dgbg100106]

Well add me to the PMS group and making not so good choices.. I am up 1 pound this week.

 

[punkin413]

Mmmm I didn't even think to eat sweet potatoes or turkey jerky. Yum!

And I saw that you started doing Zumba. Isn't it fun?

Sweet potatoes are my favorite. And if you ever need a junk food kick they make sweet potato tater tots. I bake them, not fry them, and they're actually not that horrible as far as calories. Just got to portion right.

And yes, I love Zumba. Gonna do it every Wednesday at lunch!

 

[Wonders10]

Hi Peeps! Hope everyone has enjoyed their weekend. I'm 31 years old and I still hate Sunday evenings. That whole end of the weekend and back to work and the daily grind thing, I guess. Surely I'm not alone.

So...I weighed myself on Saturday. Yes I weigh myself almost daily but I only count the Friday weight as my "official" weight. Well, it showed I was down an additional 1.2 lbs! Very strange, especially considering my Friday night dinner was my naughty meal of the week. I'm looking forward to good eating habits this week and seeing a lower number on the scale this Friday!

I'm also LOVING my VitaMix. I made another smoothie this morning that I took to the beach with me...whole grapefruit, strawberries, apple and frozen pineapple. I figure this way, I don't have to worry about getting all my fruits in during the day - I get them in all at once. And I'm not counting the WW points for them since its no different than the amount of fruit I would eat over the course of a day. I also made fresh peanut butter (just unsalted peanuts) - its good, not nearly as sweet as regular peanut butter of course but with some jelly, its not too bad! And last but not least, I just made fresh peach ice cream in it! Just frozen peaches, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 3 splenda packets, and 1/2 tsp vanilla. It needs some playing with for flavor, maybe I would try coconut milk or something next time, but it made a ton and really, the only WW points are from the milk!

Hope everyone has a great week! I'm slowly coming out of my funk which is good because I have a really busy work day tomorrow!

 

[pixie dust 112]

Shannon ~ I'm 50 and I agree about Sunday nights!
Sounds like you are doing so well! Love all your ideas!


OK this week I will try to remember to Eat to Live rather than Live to Eat!

 

[HockeyKat]

Shannon - I am 36 and completely agree on Sunday nights. My husband and I were just talking about it, in fact.

Woo on the loss!

 

[dgbg100106]

Brandi here... 39 and I feel the same way about Sundays

 

[LMO429]

Lauren, 35 and I agree about sundays (except for the fact hbo has some great shows and you cant forget about mob wives)

As far as weekends go I did really awesome this weekend in the eating/working out department now if I could just go to sleep

 

[punkin413]

Okay, I have a different take on Sunday nights. I love love love the weekends b/c I get to spend more time with my dude (who's 16 months old). But honestly by Sunday evening I'm so beat from chasing him around for 2 days that I'm looking forward to the break that work brings! Although by around noon I miss him and want to play with him again. I'm a mixed bag!

 

[::Snow_White::]

Good morning!

After using myfitnesspal this week I am down -1.8lbs!
I went out and bought about 10 bags of frozen veggies and have been making a lot of food this weekend. I bought a jamie oliver cookbook Saturday so I cooked up some pasta w/veggies with some other things to take for lunch this week.

I plan on making an appointment with the dietician at the college this week too. I've decided to train for a half-marathon so I need to ask about being vegetarian and how running is going to affect that foods I need to eat.

Hope you all have a good week!

 

[HockeyKat]

Good morning!

After using myfitnesspal this week I am down -1.8lbs!
I went out and bought about 10 bags of frozen veggies and have been making a lot of food this weekend. I bought a jamie oliver cookbook Saturday so I cooked up some pasta w/veggies with some other things to take for lunch this week.

I plan on making an appointment with the dietician at the college this week too. I've decided to train for a half-marathon so I need to ask about being vegetarian and how running is going to affect that foods I need to eat.

Hope you all have a good week!

Awesome!!

The Princess this year will be my 9th half marathon. Princess 2010 was my first.

The biggest thing that I know of for running is to be sure to get protein and electrolytes, the latter especially if training during the summer. I usually drink an EAS Carb Advantage Chocolate shake after a long run - it has 110 cals and 18g protein. I use electrolyte tablets rather than Powerade or Gatorade during a run - no calories and they work better.

Also, what is your training plan? What is your base (how far have you run so far)? Are you going to straight run it, or are you looking at a run/walk program?

 

[::Snow_White::]

Awesome!!

The Princess this year will be my 9th half marathon. Princess 2010 was my first.

The biggest thing that I know of for running is to be sure to get protein and electrolytes, the latter especially if training during the summer. I usually drink an EAS Carb Advantage Chocolate shake after a long run - it has 110 cals and 18g protein. I use electrolyte tablets rather than Powerade or Gatorade during a run - no calories and they work better.

Also, what is your training plan? What is your base (how far have you run so far)? Are you going to straight run it, or are you looking at a run/walk program?

That's great! At the moment I run on the treadmill, usually every other day at about 12 minutes a mile. I can run a 5k in about 43 min run/walk. I posted a few training plans I found, on the marathon thread. I think I will just mesh them all into something that fits me. I plan on walking/running. It is in May, so I don't think I can train enough to run it straight. My goal is just to finish. The slowest time for last year was 3:33 at 16min pace, which I think I can do.

I usually just drink water but have picked up on coconut water which I read is supposed to have electrolytes like Gatorade.

 

[HockeyKat]

Oh, forgot to post my loss! -1.6 lbs, for a total of 12.6 lbs since Jan 4.

That's great! At the moment I run on the treadmill, usually every other day at about 12 minutes a mile. I can run a 5k in about 43 min run/walk. I posted a few training plans I found, on the marathon thread. I think I will just mesh them all into something that fits me. I plan on walking/running. It is in May, so I don't think I can train enough to run it straight. My goal is just to finish. The slowest time for last year was 3:33 at 16min pace, which I think I can do.

I usually just drink water but have picked up on coconut water which I read is supposed to have electrolytes like Gatorade.

If you can do a 5K in 43 and you train for the half, you will be more than fine! Finishing a half is such a great feeling, you will love it. Careful, though, you might get addicted!

Coconut water does help, but some people need more electrolytes. Plus coconut water usually has sugar and calories! If you start experiencing hand swelling or leg cramps, definitely try to pick up some of the more concentrated electrolyte tablets.

I am a group leader for the 12:30 pace group for my local Galloway training group, actually. My half PR is 2:44 from Nov 13, 2011, but most of mine have been between 3 and 3:30 and I am planning on walking the Princess with some friends. Generally, though, I do a 1:30 min run, 1 min walk interval.

This is the Galloway method:
-30-45 min (or 2-3 miles) at "tempo" (as fast as you can), twice a week
-1 long run/walk about 2 min or so slower than you can do the 2-3 miles.

Given your base, I would start at a 4-5 mile long run/walk, work your way slowly up to at least 11. Your long run, pace doesn't matter at all, it's just to toughen up your feet and get you ready for the distance. Focus on speed for the short runs.

Also, for any run longer than about 6 miles, you may want to consider fuel. Some people just use jelly beans or skittles, some use Gu or Clif products, but you want some kind of sugar source about every hour or so.

 

[punkin413]

Okay, girls....I need recommendations! I've gotten my cardio taken care of during my lunch hour with running and Zumba. But I need to work on my abs and strength training for my legs. (My arms and back are okay at this point from lugging a 28-pound kid around all the time!) Anyway, I've decided I feel more comfortable doing these areas at home - not too crazy about the weight room at my gym. So I need at-home DVD workouts that concentrate on these areas. Any recommendations?

 

[LMO429]

Okay, girls....I need recommendations! I've gotten my cardio taken care of during my lunch hour with running and Zumba. But I need to work on my abs and strength training for my legs. (My arms and back are okay at this point from lugging a 28-pound kid around all the time!) Anyway, I've decided I feel more comfortable doing these areas at home - not too crazy about the weight room at my gym. So I need at-home DVD workouts that concentrate on these areas. Any recommendations?

Yes! Do Tracy Anderson's Metamorphosis I love it. It's different than lifting weights and I find my body has def changed from doing it. There is a dance cardio dvd (which I do not do I do my own cardio) and then there are 30 minute muscular structure workouts. You change the workout every 10 times you do it. You take a quiz and the workouts are customized to your specific body type/trouble spots.

Here is the link:
http://tracyandersonmethod.com/

 

[::Snow_White::]

Oh, forgot to post my loss! -1.6 lbs, for a total of 12.6 lbs since Jan 4.




If you can do a 5K in 43 and you train for the half, you will be more than fine! Finishing a half is such a great feeling, you will love it. Careful, though, you might get addicted!

Coconut water does help, but some people need more electrolytes. Plus coconut water usually has sugar and calories! If you start experiencing hand swelling or leg cramps, definitely try to pick up some of the more concentrated electrolyte tablets.

I am a group leader for the 12:30 pace group for my local Galloway training group, actually. My half PR is 2:44 from Nov 13, 2011, but most of mine have been between 3 and 3:30 and I am planning on walking the Princess with some friends. Generally, though, I do a 1:30 min run, 1 min walk interval.

This is the Galloway method:
-30-45 min (or 2-3 miles) at "tempo" (as fast as you can), twice a week
-1 long run/walk about 2 min or so slower than you can do the 2-3 miles.

Given your base, I would start at a 4-5 mile long run/walk, work your way slowly up to at least 11. Your long run, pace doesn't matter at all, it's just to toughen up your feet and get you ready for the distance. Focus on speed for the short runs.

Also, for any run longer than about 6 miles, you may want to consider fuel. Some people just use jelly beans or skittles, some use Gu or Clif products, but you want some kind of sugar source about every hour or so.

Wow! Glad to hear that. Originally I was just going to do the 5k but then why don't I just do the half! I certainly hope I get addicted! A few friends are going to do the 5k, one is going to train for the half with me but She doesn't have much of a fitness base. I will have to pick up some Gatorade and powerade or tablets, my hands aren't bad but during the 3 miles my feet seem to swell a bit and get some cramps.

Thanks for the info! This will be my first race ever so I still need to research a bit about methods, and what others runners do!

 

[Wonders10]

Nonscale victory here! Crazy day at work and they have 12 new patients coming in tonight! The old me would treat myself to McDs for dinner because it's quick, but I just made what I planned on (soft tacos). Counted the points or everything all day and it's 7:30 and I'm nowhere near hungry! Just hoping the stress doesn't get to me the rest of the week.

 

[HockeyKat]

Wow! Glad to hear that. Originally I was just going to do the 5k but then why don't I just do the half! I certainly hope I get addicted! A few friends are going to do the 5k, one is going to train for the half with me but She doesn't have much of a fitness base. I will have to pick up some Gatorade and powerade or tablets, my hands aren't bad but during the 3 miles my feet seem to swell a bit and get some cramps.

Thanks for the info! This will be my first race ever so I still need to research a bit about methods, and what others runners do!

All that really matters is that you find a training plan and stick to it. With 5Ks, you can get by, but with a half you really need to train. Regardless of plan, building up to the distance is the best approach to avoid injury. You have a good base already, and plenty of time!


Shannon, awesome on the non-scale accomplishment!! So easy to give into stress, and wooo for not doing so!

 

[LittleBoPeep]

I had family in town from Alaska and wasn't able to log on. I was -3 lbs for this past week. Still just trying to track what I'm eating, and in the process notice there are little changes I can make for healthier choices, like more fruit. My big challenge is breakfast. I have several food aversions/allergies, and a quick healthy breakfast seems to be my downfall. I can't do nuts (peanut butter), dairy and am not a fan of soy or rice milk, so I've avoided cereal. I really need something I can just walk out the door with on the way to work. Any ideas?

TIA!

 

[punkin413]

I had family in town from Alaska and wasn't able to log on. I was -3 lbs for this past week. Still just trying to track what I'm eating, and in the process notice there are little changes I can make for healthier choices, like more fruit. My big challenge is breakfast. I have several food aversions/allergies, and a quick healthy breakfast seems to be my downfall. I can't do nuts (peanut butter), dairy and am not a fan of soy or rice milk, so I've avoided cereal. I really need something I can just walk out the door with on the way to work. Any ideas?

TIA!

During my work week my breakfast is either coffee and oatmeal or coffee, a low fat Eggo waffle, sugar free syrup and 2 slices of turkey bacon. Not sure if any of that works for you or not. My favorite kind of oatmeal is Oat Revolution! in peaches and cream. You just add water and microwave for 90 seconds. And also 2 slices of turkey bacon microwaves in 90 seconds.

 

[::Snow_White::]

Started my training today! I haven't really picked a schedule yet, except I'm running Tuesdays, Thursdays and then on the weekends. I plan on cross-training Wednesday and Fridays. Today I did a 2 mile run and got it in at 28:40. It felt really good. Powerade definitely made all the difference. Usually my mouth gets dry and I'm really tired after my runs but as I was going I felt a lot more energized. However, my eyes got really dry for some reason. I usually don't like how sugary and flavored it is, but that's probably because I wasn't exercising when I drank it. It was great! I will have to check out those electrolyte tablets.

I have a couple of questions. My sugar intake is suppose to total 34 grams according to my fitness pal. My powerade was 16, that seems like a lot. I had ate some fruit today and that put me over. My question is, should I take a powerade or whatever I'm drinking into account earlier or should I just ignore it since I'm working out while drinking it? I still need to make that appointment with a dietician.

Also, when training, is the only thing you do on running days, is run? Obviously when I get into the longer distances I would, but like today, I was really energized and could've done about another 30 minutes of perhaps boxing or something. Should I go ahead and do that if I feel okay, or just stick with the running? I do yoga after every workout. It's not strenous, more of stretching and flexibility, so I did that after my run today.

Forgot something else! For those who count calories...
Is my goal to hit right at my net with 0 left, or is my goal to stay under my net in order to lose weight?
I'm going to take for example today. My goal was 1340, my food came to 1623 (estimating dinner), exercise was 357, and my net is 1266 now. Am I wanting to get my net at 1340 or trying to get it lower? This is probably really simple and obvious, but I'd rather be certain.

Thanks, I hope you are all having a good day!