Team 8 Jessica's Rabbits Bios and Info

[Caitsmama]

Ok, OT for a bit.. but i am chatty today.. LOL
Can some of you pro's enlighten a newbie on nutrition? I am trying to lose weight - and have been doing WW points.. however, ( i did lose 5 lbs in the last 2 weeks!) but i am trying to learn more about how and what i should be eating to lose weight AND keep my energy up to train. I know protein is good -- but how much, and when is the best time to consume it? What about carbs? I have heard scott talk about those snickers protein bars - so i tried one, and it's not bad! Also, saw those sports jellybeans.. tried those too..
But, i want to learn the best foods to eat for maximum energy and muscle building.. and fat loss.
Any books/sights to recommend?

 

[windwalker]

Hi Bunnies, I'm sending y'all a new player, please welcome DisneyDudet.

You guys are doing super. Must be the Rabbit in ya.

Visiting Panda

 

[twoWDWfools]

Ok, OT for a bit.. but i am chatty today.. LOL
Can some of you pro's enlighten a newbie on nutrition? I am trying to lose weight - and have been doing WW points.. however, ( i did lose 5 lbs in the last 2 weeks!) but i am trying to learn more about how and what i should be eating to lose weight AND keep my energy up to train. I know protein is good -- but how much, and when is the best time to consume it? What about carbs? I have heard scott talk about those snickers protein bars - so i tried one, and it's not bad! Also, saw those sports jellybeans.. tried those too..
But, i want to learn the best foods to eat for maximum energy and muscle building.. and fat loss.
Any books/sights to recommend?

Caitsmama - congrats on the weight loss!

As another newbie, I've been trying to figure out the same thing. My trainer worries that WW/Nutrisystem/et al don't allow for enough calories and protein for the amount of workouts I'm doing. Talked to the nutritionist there but she was pretty much useless. I've been breaking my meals up into smaller mini-meals during the day but not losing much weight right now.

My LRs are now 6+ miles so could really use some guidance.

Thanks!

 

[DisneyDudet]

Hi Bunnies, I'm sending y'all a new player, please welcome DisneyDudet.

You guys are doing super. Must be the Rabbit in ya.

Visiting Panda

Hi Everyone! That's me!

I am a 24 year old nurse, and I'm running the next Disney Marathon with my dad, who is doing it for his 50th birthday.

This week I have done 8 miles in 1:40 total for 3 days (last day was VERY short, as I just got new shoes and were breaking them in). My LRs are on Sunday, so I'm guessing that will count for this next weeks? I'm going to go for 4 miles this week, so wish me luck!! You'll have to tell me everything I need to know!

I'm excited to have even more accountability that just my dad.

Please let me know everything I need to!

Morgan

 

[windwalker]

Hi Everyone! That's me!

I am a 24 year old nurse, and I'm running the next Disney Marathon with my dad, who is doing it for his 50th birthday.

This week I have done 8 miles in 1:40 total for 3 days (last day was VERY short, as I just got new shoes and were breaking them in). My LRs are on Sunday, so I'm guessing that will count for this next weeks? I'm going to go for 4 miles this week, so wish me luck!! You'll have to tell me everything I need to know!

I'm excited to have even more accountability that just my dad.

Please let me know everything I need to!

Morgan

Morgan my pretty princesss is an RN also, she works nights/weekends om telemetry and ICU.

Enjoy the Rabbit's they are a good group.

Bunnies please welcome your new nurse/runner/rabbit.

Visiting Panda

 

[ScoJo15]

Morgan - Welcome to the Rabbits!! So glad to have you as part of the team We're not the chattiest bunch, but we do get out there and put in some quality time training each week : It's gonna be great to follow along with your progress toward the marathon in January. We have a lot of folks on the team who will be down there as well doing the half, full and Goofy We count all forms of exercise, so be sure to track all miles (even if you do it on fitness equipment like ellipticals and treadmills) and keep a tally of your minutes spent too.

Liz and Stacy - I'm definitely not a nutritional expert, but I've had some success in the weight loss field. I think the most important thing to remember is NOT to take a "diet" mentality. You don't want to cut back on your food while training, all that will do is cause your body to store what you eat (and it's doesn't store it in good places LOL) and be counter-productive. The best approach IMO is 5-6 smaller meals each day...fuel your body constantly and it will learn to use it for the workouts you are doing...your metabolism will increase and the weight will fall of gradually (and stay off!). Don't forget that a nice healthy breakfast is very important...and drink water all day!!

I'll track down some good articles on which foods are best for you and link them here once I get them...Runner's World is a GREAT source of information, possibly worth a subscription...they tend to focus on these types of questions all the time and they are geared toward every type of runner, not just the elite people.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

 

[Caitsmama]

Thanks so much Scott -- i have learned so much from you!!
I actually did get a sub. to Runners World - for Christmas, so i have gotten the last 2 issues..

And thank you so much in advance for looking for articles for us!

Also, in case you don't make it over to my journal, i thanked you there,b/c i read your blog the other day, and how you added some good 'ol 80's music to your w/o - and i did the same yesterday -- and it totally worked! LOL Got some Poison, Metallica, and others - helped me mix it up a bit! Thanks for that!!

I also tried those Snickers Marathon bars - and the sports beans that you talked about..

 

[Caitsmama]

BTW-- Welcome Morgan!!!

 

[AmyBeth68]

Morgan: WELCOME! So awesome to have another player (and yes I shamelessly begged to have you added). So at least you must feel wanted right! . This is an awesome group and we've been at number one for total miles now for two months....I'm not sure we'll hang on to that but we'll always be right in the mix so it's fun to track our progress! It will definitely be a blast following along your marathon journey. What a great year ahead you have!

Liz and Stacy: I'm not a nutritional expert but I agree 100% with what Scott said. Also...in terms of protein/carbs....I like to eat healthy carbs (whole wheat pasta, etc) the night before a big run. I always eat a protein rich dinner the night after a run. So here is an example of what i might do:

* Sunday Long Run Day : energy bar before run; recovery drink (carnation instant b/fast etc) after the run; 2 eggs when I get home; yogurt for a snack; PB sandwich in the afternoon; steak dinner.

* Monday Rest Day: yogurt smoothie for b'fast; pria bar snack; healthy lunch; fruit for snack; Fish for dinner.

* Tuesday Cross Training Day: Same as above except healthy pasta dinner.

* Wednesday Easy Run Day: Same as above except chicken for dinner.

* Thursday Cross Training Day: Same as above except healthy pasta dinner.

* Friday Speed Work Day: Same as above except chicken or beef for dinner.

* Saturday Cross Training Day: Same except chicken/fish/beef and healthy carbs (such as brown rice or whole wheat pasta side dish). Lots of veggie.

That's just an example of what I TRY to do . I'm not always so good but that's my ultimate plan! And I personally need to do MUCH better with my water intake 80 ounces or more per day. Hope this helps!!!

 

[twoWDWfools]

Welcome Morgan! This is a great team and looking forward to hearing about your progress. I'm doing the 1/2 in 2009 and it'll be my first one.

Amy & Scott - thanks for the help. Seeing your schedule really helps too. My trainer asks me every Monday how I've been eating and is constantly reminding me to break up meals. Usually remember during the week but on weekends I have a tendency to get wrapped up in things and only eat twice. With starting longer distances now, want to make sure my body is getting what it needs....just not much extra to store....

We got a subscription to RW with the running club we joined last month. Had picked it up in the store couple times, too. Like the aricles.

80's work out music? Hmm, going to have to check out your blog. Maybe add a little ACDC, Aerosmith....interesting.

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[blizzard]

Hi Rabbits!

Welcome Morgan. That's great that your dad is active and that you are running with him. Good luck in your marathon training.

My numbers this week (Mar 22-28)

Miles: 15.1
Hours: 3:24 (3.4)

I finished my second last week of C25K today. Only 3 more sessions and then I graduate!

I will be running my first race (5K) on April 20. I'm excited about it, but fearful as well.

Stay Motivated!


[I noticed that my numbers from last week haven't made it into the spreadsheet (they were in post #315), so I will include those in this post as well

Week of March 15-21

Miles: 16.9
Hours: 3:50 (3.83)]

 

[Caitsmama]

Wow! Thanks so much Amy!! That helps! I am trying to eat more brown rice lately..
Also, i have been trying to have more protein/good carbs before and after w/o's.
Ya,and still working on the water issue.... i have a looong way to go -- thank goodness for crystal light!!

 

[deekaypee]

Popping in to say HI & thanks to Scott & Amy for the posts on nutrition. I'm a veggie, but find that the general tips here are quite useful and can easily be adapted! Gotta love the mini-meals & a reason to eat more often. Plus, Carnation b'fast driknk.

I will say that I'm reading a book called Vegetarian Sports Nutrition, and it recommends many more grams of carbs & protein than my SparkPeople site allots for. I'm not sure SP, or WW, really takes into account our needs as athletes. I recommend reading the book, regardless of whether you're a veggie or just someone who limits their intake of red meat.

Now I'm slinking off to my little corner of WISH...

 

[AmyBeth68]

Hi Deb Thanks for stopping by!!!! That book sounds great..and I agree that most diet plans don't really take into account the large quantities of exercise that marathoners do on a weekly basis as our needs are definitely different.

Carol: Awesome job...two solid weeks in a row for you!

OK Craig....here are my numbers. I was on schedule to have much bigger numbers this week but end of the week aches/pains and minor injuries have set me back. Overall a solid week...but I had hoped to do a bit more

Miles: 37 Miles (includes cycling 17.5, ski machine 3.5 and running 16)
Time: 615 Minutes; calculates to 10.25 hours (includes above plus Pilates and Spin Class)

 

[RedDragon]

Morgan: welcome! Lots of good people around here. Sounds great that you are running with your Dad.

blizzard: good luck on your first race! It's very exciting.

Amy: great numbers as always. Will you be at the Minnie?

Caitsmama: whatever you find on weight loss, please share. I'd love to know what you learn.

My numbers for this last week include:
1 hr run for 5.5 miles
2 hrs cleaning the leaves off the gardens
32:31 min run for 3 miles
1 hour workout with trainer
Total: 4 1/2 hours, 9 miles
Hmmm, not too good. I better get my butt back in gear.

Have a great evening everyone.

 

[ScoJo15]

Hiya Bunnies!

My totals for March 22-28

Total Miles: 51.32 (that includes double miles for the 5k last Sat)
Total Hours: 6:17:15 (6.28)

I'll get double miles this week due to the half marathon, but it's the same half marathon that will cost me a 20 mile ride tomorrow...so it kind of washes out even

Hope everyone has an awesome weekend!!!

 

[Stitch_lover_Sith]

Fellow Bunnies,
Sorry I have not been very chatty. I have been doing lots of school work, work work and training. I am hoping to go sub 2:30 in my half marathon in 9 days. This past week has kinda been a slug week for me there have been two days that I just have not been motivated to get out. And you know what happened on those days, it snowed. I have decided that I am going to boycott winter by wearing capris and such in hopes that it will go away. So far it has not worked out too well for me but I am not about to give up hope. Well I should get back to studying.
Erin

 

[Caitsmama]

Hi Bunnys -- here is my weekly total from 3/22 - 3/28.

8.0 Miles (2 miles each day (4days) for 30 min.)
4 hours (did a 2 hr. yoga class in there)

Geez, i think i have a decent week and then i look at scott!! LOL Wow!! Awesome miles there scott!

 

[twoWDWfools]

Hello Fellow Bunnies!!

My hours for this past week are:
13.76 miles (walking and bike)
3:55 hours

Increasing miles this week in line with my training so hopefully will start seeing it all increase. Also looks the weather will cooperate and may get out on bike this week instead of stationary!

Oh - Patrick asked me to post his numbers while I'm here (he's cleaning so would rather not interrupt him )
19.16 miles (running and bike)
3:58 hours

And now off to get my motorcycle out of storage!

 

[Outonarun]

Welcome Morgan

Congratulations on setting a fantastic goal: The Disney Marathon 2009. Like your other team members, I look forward to hearing how your training progresses. And how lucky you and your Dad are to have each other!

Regarding Nutrition:
When I don't eat enough, or don't eat healthfully, I begin to crave sugar/junk food (the quickest source of energy). So, like some of our fellow Rabbits, I try to eat plenty of healthy food throughout the day.

I have been a vegan runner for 23 years. Many plant foods are high in protein and healthy carbs, and low in calories (which allows one to eat a whole lot of food without ingesting too many calories). I could rattle on about nutrition for pages, but here I would just like to suggest the benefit of a plant based diet for weight loss (I believe it benefits all aspects of health, but for this discussion, a weight loss benefit):

High in nutrients, low in calories... two examples:

Example 1: One vegan Boca burger patty has 100 calories and 18 grams of protein, 8 grams of carbs, 5 grams of fiber, and no sugar. And, of course, only animals produce cholesterol, so all plant foods are 100% cholesterol free.

I even eat Boca burgers for breakfast (sandwich style) and for snacks. When time is short, they take 90 seconds to make in the microwave, are a fabulous source of protein and are low in calories.

Example 2: Two cups of organic lettuce mix provides 2 grams of protein for just 15 calories. That's 20 grams of protein for a mere 150 calories!!!!!!!!!!! And that would be one huge bowl of greens!!

In conclusion, my nutrition/weight loss tip is: Go hog-wild on the plant foods!!

Runner's World Subscription Hint:
By shopping the web, last year I purchased a 3 year subscription for $6 total.

My numbers for the week of March 21-28:
miles: 35
hours: 5:15

I look forward to meeting my fellow Rabbits at future events, the first of which -- The Minnie Marathon -- is just 5 weeks away!

Be well, Rabbits

Teri