Working on Weight Loss and getting Lean!

[jeanneg]

Sorry that you're still plagued by the stomach issues, Cindy. Saying a prayer that the new meds will kick in and you will have a successful Goofy as well as enjoy your dining experiences. Hope to meet you soon.

 

[mandac]

Hi All
A big FAIL for me and getting to the gym yesterday. I felt really guilty about it, but I got home from work and tried to get DH to come with me - we had been going together and it was working out very well. He said he couldn't go because he felt there was so much that needed to be done around the house. But if I needed to I could go and he would deal with it all himself. I should have taken him up on it, but instead I stayed home and took down the Christmas decorations (i know, but I don't mind leaving up the lights until my Birthday) and did laundry and stuff. I prayed my TM would work for me, but it is still broken. I miss him So that was about it. I am logging onto Sparkpeople right after this message and I am going to track myself today - maybe it will keep me away from those darn Candy machines at work!

 

[rubato]

Hi everyone. I'm sorry to hear everyone is struggling so much right now. I'm right there with you. We have had so much snow since Christmas eve, there are no sidewalks. Because my wonderful, adorable, perfect husband STILL hasn't fixed my treadmill, I've managed to get a 3 mile run, maybe 5 walks, and 1 zumba class in since then. I feel out of shape and fat, even though I know I'm not. Beth, I'm there with you. I gained 2 more over the holidays, making it 12 to lose. I am now down to 9, but it's so hard when I can't get outside. We leave for Disneyworld in 12 days , so I know I can run there. I can't even complain to hubby, because he's a mailman and is working in this below zero weather. So, the fact that he hasn't fixed my treadmill is minor. He's absolutely frozen when he gets home, and, today, he's working on his day off because others are sick.

Okay, no more complaining. It's time to get positive. I got a good workout in this morning shoveling snow yet again. My abs always feel it when I'm done. I think I'm going to bundle myself, my son who is home from school and the dog up and at least go for a couple miles of walking. It's only -15 windchill!

I've started packing for my trip. The weather forecasts have been all over the place, but it's starting to look like highs in the 60s and 70s. So, that's fantastic.

Jeanne, I'm so sorry to hear that your recovery isn't going well. The surgery you had is pretty rough and I hope that if you have a problem, you will go to the doctor when you get back. You don't want to mess around.

I hope everyone has a terrific day!

 

[Creativebeth]

I know most of us are on the way to the World, but I am still here to hold down the fort. I am glad to see Rubato is around! Hope the TM is fixed soon!

So, the New Year is a great time to reflect on the past and to look to the future to change things that are not working. My diet and nutrition is one of those things. I was successful last year in losing the 30+ pounds, but I didn't feel that I had all the things I need for success. My nutrition is decent, but it's hard for me to know what I need to do. I lost my weight originally with a low carb diet, which was really successful for me. I felt good, it stablized my digestive system, and I had energy. But, as time went along, and I was working out and running more, low carb no longer worked for me. I needed carbs to be able to sustain and feel energized running so many miles.

Figuring out how to eat good carbs again is difficult. I don't know how many to eat to fuel my exercise, but not too many that I gain weight. In 2007, while training for my marathon, I ended up gaining 25 to 30 pounds. I want to do another marathon, but I CAN'T gain that weight again......period.

So, I decided to have a nutrition consult with a dietician at the hospital I work at. I hope this leads me in the right direction. I need direction in what I need to do to not only lose this 14 pounds, but keep it off during training. My appointment is for Tuesday next week.....I hope it is helpful. I need to do what I can to get to a weight that I can maintain.

We need to have a plan for success. We can't sit back to 'see what happens' without a plan. This will only lead us to a place we don't want to be. Sometimes it good to re-evaluate where we are, and where we need to go. It doesn't really how much we need to lose.....weither that number is high or low.....it's all in your own perspective. I feel that the rest of this weight is harder to think about losing, then the previous 80 lbs! This is the nitty gritty of the final weight loss.......it's time for me to 'man-up'!!!!!

So, in a nut shell, I need a decent weight loss plan (and training plan) that will help me be successful for my next marathon! I want to get there fit and ready to PR! Who is with me? Who has a plan? What is that plan? We have great goals.....but how are YOU getting them done?

Beth

 

[mandac]

Hi Beth. I am here too. Stuck in cold Utah (which is colder even than cold Orlando right now )

I have thought about meeting with a nutritionist or something like that because I know I am doing badly with eating. But I fear they would tell me things that I already know and don't do anyway. I don't know if someone else telling me that brownies are bad would make me not eat the brownie. So - I don't do that.

I guess I don't really have a plan, which would explain why I gained 20 pounds last year instead of losing any of the 30 I needed to. I just keep thinking that I will be able to get it under control still eating things I like. Because, I am afraid, if I don't then there is no way I will be able to keep it up for a long time.

This week has been a big frustration for me. I got on the scale today to weigh in for the BL, and I am up 2 pounds! Since last Friday! I know weight goes up and down, but mine only seems to go up . But I am working on doing better. Tracked my food yesterday and made it to the gym. I will track again today, but no gym in my future because I have a dinner date with DH and his aunt and uncle. Oh the fun! But tomorrow is Saturday and Saturday is a good day to go out and get some good miles behind me. My Half Marathon is in just over a month and I am starting to get worried about my out-of-shapeness. I only ran/walked for 45 minutes yesterday and I was totall ready to be done! I need to do something to change what I am doing now! Hopefully I will figure out what that thing is. (Thanks for letting me vent my frustration. It has been a LONG week).

 

[rubato]

Hi ladies. I'm stuck here too, so you aren't alone!

Manda, Just try to remember that it's one day at a time. If you have a bad day, start again tomorrow. It's better to be 20 pounds heavier and active than 20 pounds lighter and a lump on the couch. This time of year everyone loses motivation and drive. Where is your half marathon being held anyway? Is Utah warm enough in February for a half? Ours isn't until April, and even then, I'm worried I'm going to freeze!

Beth, I'm so glad you are going to see the nutritionist. I think the thing I am struggling with the most is going from diet to lose weight, to diet to run well. I think that's why I'm stuck also. I got a new book at our library about eating to run. It makes sense, but it's hard to incorporate. It seems that I will always be eating! Plus, it's hard for me to go grab a bagel, and feel like I'm doing the RIGHT thing for my body. My brain says NO, STOP! Then, I eat it and it's like the floodgates have opened up. Once I start on the carbs, I can't stop and completely sabotage myself. I am so proud of you for the amount of weight you have lost! That is just fantastic. There is nothing harder than that final few pounds though. It's like you have to come up with a new strategy to trick your body!

Okay, as for me. I am with you! I think my plan of attack is going to be eating clean. I know that if I go for this, I won't have a lot of options for overeating. I also know that if I'm putting the proper fuel into my body, it will perform better. I want to be the me I used to be!!! 4 years ago I was getting my certification in personal training. Then, health problems messed me up! But, now I'm back and ready to rock!!!! Plus, I REALLY want to finish this half marathon in an amazing time. I started out wanting 2 hours, but now I want to go for 1:50 if possible. The only way I can do that is to get my eating right!

 

[Creativebeth]

Just giving us a bump up.

Hope all of our Leaners are hanging in there.....what a weekend for you. Let us know how it went as soon as you can!

For those of us still hanging around.....how was your weekend?

Beth

 

[rubato]

Hi everyone. I hope you are all thawed out from your trip to Florida!! I never thought I'd say that.
How did everyone do?

I am so happy today! I have stayed on my diet for 4 days in a row, which might be the longest in over a year. Plus, I finally got out for a run yesterday. Granted, it was only 3 miles, but it felt good to blow the cobwebs off! My weight loss is going well. I only have 7 more pounds to lose. Of course, I leave for WDW in 7 days, but the weather should hold up here and allow me to run everyday! The weather for our trip is looking wonderful. 70s everyday! I certainly do feel for everyone that was there this weekend, but am glad we'll have warmth.

So, I hope everyone is doing well. Have a great day!!!!!!

 

[Creativebeth]

Still waiting to hear the exciting recap of the weekend! I hope everyone checks in soon!

AFM: (((((why not make it all about me?))))) I am really feeling groovy about the running. I like the training plan I am doing right now. It is a PR training plan for the 1/2 marathon that takes the LR to 15 miles. It only has 3 days worth of training, so I am filling in the rest myself, but it is enough to keep it exciting!

The weight loss thing is another story. I am stuck. I am hungry, and stuck! Not a good place to be. I have an appointment today with the nutritionist, and I am really hoping that it helps! I am finding including carbs like WW breads and fruits is stalling me out. I don't know if they are causing me to crave the bad carbs too, or not. I am in a pickle! I will let you know what she says!

Beth

 

[mandac]

Beth, let us know what the nutritionist says. Hopefully it helps you get over the plateau.

As for me: I survived the weekend. On Friday we had dinner with DH's aunt and uncle. I did pretty good, but at the expense of DH. I ate half my food, he ate the other half, and then his own. Oops. I shouldn't do that, but it keeps me from eating it.

Saturday we had a Birthday party for me for my whole family. I ate cake and icecream and yummy enchaladas that my DH made. It was a good day. And I did make it to the gym that morning, not for very long, but I went.

The bad news from this week is that the world is trying to make me fat. First my Treadmill breaks so I can't do that at home. So I have DH buy the new Wii fit for my birthday! I get ready to do that, just so I have something I can do at home, and the Wii breaks! I guess I need to get some videos to do, but I don't have any right now. So I was stuck.

Monday I had a migraine, and I am not tough enough to run through a migraine, so I stayed home and slept. Last night I had plans to run quickly to the gym, but I get off of work around 5, and I had meetings to be to by 7, so I scratched it and had dinner and relaxed a bit instead. Tonight we have dinner with my FIL and his new fiance (not my favorite people, but they are in town and we have to go to dinner - unless it snows too much, then they won't come). So that will probably scratch my trip to the gym again today. Tomorrow I have to stay late at work for a board meeting, so it may be out the window too! I need to change something. I would like to do mornings, but I don't want to drive to the gym in the morning. It isnt' really a nice gym, it is a community rec center, so there isn't a place I could get ready for work. So I would have to go to the gym, back home and then to work. I dont' have the brain power for that! Hopefully in the next month or so it will be warm and clean enough to start going outside before work again. That would be nice.

As far as weight goes, I am back closer to 214 than 216, but up and down like crazy. I want to do much better, but...OK no excuses. I am going to do better!

Thanks for your encouragement. It helps me feel accountable to know there are people reading this. Hopefully I will have some good news to share soon.

 

[Creativebeth]

Just giving us a bump. We were at the end of the page!

Check in sometime Mean Leaners!

Beth

 

[deekaypee]

I'm back! And catching up with all that I've missed! And who I've been missing!

Jeanne: I was so glad to see your smiling face at the meet, the 5K, and on the half/full courses. Your presence and support (and that of your DH) were greatly appreciated! Thank you for everything, including Rosebud! Tell your DD I'm very proud of her accomplishments!

Connie: I can't believe that, once again, I didn't meet you! Those WISH meets are getting to be so big....and I thought they were big to begin with. I think I definitely need to go to other events to meet people. I'm hoping all is well with you and this low metabolism problem.

Maria: I hope you're well. I missed seeing you this weekend, which counts among my biggest disappointments (see Connie, above). I'm SO glad you picked up extra gear. I was wearing so many layers on Sunday it wasn't funny (seriously, I was wearing more than I wear at home).

Beth: I liked your post about the plan, especially working with a nutritionist. (Although I'm a bit surprised, too, as you're so knowledgeable already--just goes to show, we never stop learning.) It makes perfect sense to address the fueling needs during training, something I fell down on this year (again). What did your nutritionist say about the carbs?

I'm also looking forward to your race schedule this year--thinking you're in for some serious PRs (just like 2009)! What's on the books? The 3-day training plan sounds as if it allows you to tailor the XT days to your interests? What are you filling in? More running? Strength training? Core?

I need to get a (new) plan for myself, rather than rely on what worked to help me loose the initial weight, but hasn't helped me keep all the weight off consistently. Let alone tone, train, and PR. I've got some musings (below) that I need to tweak.

Manda: I'm not always one for making resolutions right at the start of the new year, in part because it sets me up for early disappointment. Nawww, I make the plans but don't implement them until post marathon-weekend, and I find that works really well for me. Less pressure at the gym with other "resolutioners." So waiting until your birthday passed makes a lot of sense to me.

I'm with you in the struggles to regain momentum rather than gain weight! I found I had lots of ups and downs training for this recent event, so I sympathize. Plus, it sounds like you've got a lot of things that make it harder on you to succeed: the TM, Wii, work schedule, even your gym/rec center. I can't imagine not having a place to shower afterwards--that's got to be rough. I take it there's no place to shower at your work? Just trying to brainstorm.

Oh, about the marathon weekend--this was record-setting low temperatures, 20 degrees off the average low. Don't let it scare you away from the event.

Cindy: Great to meet you, even briefly, at the POP meet. I hope your full went well--DOOD said he had the privilege of running a great 1/2 with you. And hope the kiddies appreciated how they "stole" you away from us for much of the weekend.

Rubato: Have a great time at WDW--it looks like the temperatures will be back to normal for your trip! It was starting to look nice by the time I left. It sounds like you and your DH deserve a little sunshine, where you can both enjoy time outside moving. (At least walking from attraction to attraction.)

I had no idea you were were pursuing a 1:50 half. Most excellent, and it's good to read you're getting in miles regularly, treadmill or no treadmill!

I appreciate what you're saying about eating clean. That's something I'm working on, slowly and in fits and starts. A lifelong goal, one might say. And congrats on the steady weight loss! It'll make your trip even more enjoyable.

Vicky: Great to see you at the meets and on Monday for Beaches and Cream! Wow, girl, I can really see how you've been working it all year long--you look so lean and strong!

Wendy: As always, you're my hero! It was good to see you at the 5K and the half! Always smiling, always looking forward.

Jackie: I'm proud of you for your performances on the Goofy! I have no doubt you'll hit your marathon goal for 2010, and sooner in the year than later!

As for me: Well, I'm back from the trip, and trying to recover. It was a rough event, weather-wise. Saturday's sleet/rain was a problem--my shoes got wet, the preventative moleskin buckled, and I got super-big blisters. The blisters naturally got worse during the full, and I ended up with....trust me, you don't wanna know! Let's just say I'm still limping from them. Oh, and I earned a black toe.

What I didn't earn was a PR on either race. In fact, this was my slowest half, and a slower Goofy than in 2008. Just not in the cards. I was pretty upset about it a couple of days ago, considering my races were slower by 1-2 mm than my worst training runs. But I'm approaching the philosophical point. There's a reason I'm focusing on halfs in 2009!

On to the better news. I don't appear to have gained any weight this trip, and I'm committed to making these final ten pounds go for good. (Which is more like 13 now.) More important, I feel inspired to make all those changes that will result in better race times, a stronger body, and a more balanced lifestyle.

Beth, you asked for plans. Good point, and I need to adopts a solid plan of action. Give me a day or two to articulate it. But I know I need to address a more consistent, balanced lifestyle (personal, professional, fitness). I tend to go in streaks, and the result is a lot of backsliding in a lot of areas. So I'll be making some adjustments in my life to help ensure success. More to follow!

 

[dsnyfan21]

Back from Race Weekend and starting back on WW on Sunday!.
I will weigh in and see where I am at at that point.

-Tracy

 

[Creativebeth]

Debra: I am so glad you checked in! I don't care what you say.....your Goofy was a success! You finished. Time in the case is a non issue. Your race conditions were the WORSE, but it didn't stop you. Your blisters didn't stop you. You are awesome! I am extremely proud of your accomplishments. A great job!

As is the no weight gain. Even with events, races, etc.....it's hard not to gain weight. That is a success too!

So, I saw the dietician last Tuesday. She had alot of insight for me. Right now I am journaling a weeks worth of food for her to evaluate. After getting the 'facts' she will have more input into the ways to lose this weight. She gave me a snack sheet, and really listened to what I had to say ((((which is always alot!))))) She thinks I am pretty on target with what Iam doing, and she thinks I can lose the weight.

I did tell her that there is no timetable for the weight loss. I don't care if it takes all year, but I don't want to gain during marathon training. That's the biggest point I had to make. Last time I gained 25 pounds (probably more, but that's what I had weigh-in with). I CAN'T gain weight like that again. It's to hard to get off. I also told her weight loss is more important than performance. I hope getting the weight off will support the performance.

She also is having me drink some juice in the AM before I run. Normally, I don't eat or drink (it's too early in the morning!). She said that my glycogen stores are low in the morning, and I am breaking down muscle to fuel my run. By taking juice, I am giving myself a instant boost of sugar to fuel my run without breaking down muscle tissue. It's a good plan. I don't have the time to digest food at that hour, so juice does the job. I typically stay away from juice, but in this case it is helpful.

I had to do 11 miles today on the Treadmill. Had a plan to run with my friend this morning on the rail trail, but my kids ruined that. They are off school today, and they have been fighting so bad, I couldn't trust them by themselves. It isn't physicial fighting, but still they are disrupting the family in a bad way. I spent the night lecturing them on good behavior, which they don't listen to. I am at my whit's end with the two of them. Today was better, but that's with ALOT of guidance! So that lead me to the TM for 11 miles. I watched 2 episodes of Dexter! (((which was rockin'!)))

I have taken off 2 pounds over the last 2 weeks.....which is the best way for me to get these last pounds off. I wouldn't mind that continuing!

Beth

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi everyone! I'm still here Just waiting
for the plane at mco. Funny, no matter how long a WDW trip is, it's never quite long enough ... I'm posting from my phone so I'll catch up on posts tomorrow. I got a PB on my half but not the time I was hoping for. The weather was quite harsh - wind, sleet, rain, and wind. I got to meet Cindy and Connie but forgot
to take pics I saw Tracy at the dessert party and got to hang
out with her, Jeff and Erica at MK. And B&C with Debra and DOOD was a blast! I have food pics but will have to figure out how to post them. Hope everyone is doing well!

 

[MouseDogMom]

Rubato - Great job on the diet and getting out for the run. Wonderful that you're going to have "normal" Florida weather for your trip. And a 1:50 half sounds like a wonderful goal - absolutely doable!

Manda - One step at the time. Look for small victories. Keep putting in the miles, even if it's just a small amount now. And keep posting! It's so much harder to be bad when you keep reading other people's successes! (On the flip side, it's also nice to know that you're not the only one who's struggling!) Any chance on getting the TM fixed? It's so much easier for me to run on that in the early morning if the schedule gets crazy. And I can so relate to not running with a migraine. There are usually 3-4 days a month that get written off the schedule for that very reason.

Debra - Just a thought, and probably an old one that you've already covered, but have you talked to the people at the shoe stores about the recurring blister issue? Or more particularly, the shoe rep? I'm sure you've tried everything at this point, but it seems that there must be a solution somewhere! Not that I have any room to talk, since I had the same little toe full of blisters that I've had after every full marathon that I've completed... But I did talk to the Mizuno rep after Disney last year and he recommended that I increase a half size based on the fact that I lost two toenails.

Beth - Sounds like you're doing everything right. 2 pounds in 2 weeks is just the right way to lose weight and keep it off. I love the idea of juice before the run for an instant sugar boost.

Vicky - You're so right. No trip to WDW is ever long enough. DH decided that it's entirely too difficult to combine running and an annual trip, particularly while doing Goofy. We spent way too much time going to the Expo, running, and recovering from runs to be able to enjoy our time at Disney.

So... got on the scale when I got home, and was happy to discover that I'd actually lost about a pound and a half overall. (It helps that it was too cold to enjoy Mickey bars and Dole Whips!) I have not run since I got home, but that's because WDW generously gave me a chest cold before I left and I've decided to take a few days off to recover.

The plan... concentrate on speedwork for the next 4 weeks until my next half. Keep the midweek mileage consistent. Insert some core workout and foot strengthening exercises. Slowly remove some of the junk from my diet and cut down on the portion sizes.

I really, really would like to see that 2:30 half at Myrtle Beach. I did a 2:49 on Saturday, followed by a 2:44 for the first half of Sunday. On Sunday I was deliberately trying to hold back so I wouldn't burn out before the end of the 26.2, so I know I could have run faster. So maybe, just maybe, I can shave that minute off of each mile and see that 2:30. Then we'll address that 5:30 marathon goal that I completely botched on Sunday.

Jackie

 

[Creativebeth]

Jackie: Now it's your turn.....you did FANTASTIC! I will never be able to complete a 1/2 marathon followed by a full the next day. I am in total awe of you people. To tell you the truth.....I really don't think it's the place to try to PR. Too much going on, and the goal should always be to finish both races upright. I hate to hear you are disappointed in your performance....especially when the weather was the worst. You did a great job.....and now you can focus on ONE race at a time. It will be easier to put your best effort into one race to PR.

The Women's runnning magazine last month has a PR training program for the 1/2 marathon. I am following it now for the National 1/2 marathon. It's a great program with only 3 running days to each week. I am filling in the other days with whatever I want.

I haven't been cross training as much as I would like. I have been doing a Wii workout here and there, and stretching now and again. I haven't been able to get to the gym for awhile for Pilates. Just too hard over the holidays and I was running alot on top of it all. I need to get back to it.

I am proud of all of The Leaners who braved the bad weather in Disney. Great job to all of you! Now, I need to hear from Maria!

Beth

 

[deekaypee]

Yay! Tracy's joining the party!

Beth: From what I read, it sounds like your dietitian is going to be a good match for you--really listened to what you had to say. I would have never thought about just drinking juice before going out. Partially because I have the time to eat breakfast--but also because I wouldn't think juice would make that big of a difference. How insightful!

I also agree with your point that getting/keeping the weight off will enhance the performance & should be the focus. Your performance now is so strong, and improving, that I think you've chosen the right priority for this point of your life.

I don't have kids, but you know, I'll make this suggestion anyway. Tell them if they don't quit fighting that they'll have to go on your training runs with you. That ought to inspire some behavior modification. 11 Miles.

So am I reading your post right and you're cutting back on the running (following, more or less, the Women's Running 1/2 training program) to replace some of your running with XT? Are you keeping it to 3x week? Nosy, nosy, nosy. But with a purpose. I've promised myself more XT, post-Disney.

Vicky: I hope you and DF had safe travels. I loved spending some good quality time with you--and a giant ice-cream sundae. I don't know that I'll ever eat that much ice cream again (in one sitting), but it was so worth the once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Jackie: Big, big congratulations on all your successes this last weekend! You did fabulous on both events & you lost weight. Wonderful. Plus you've committed to a full roster of events for 2010. That's impressive. Soon you'll be running circles around DH. (Seriously, look at how much time you've shaved off your races. That's one heck of an improvement.)

As for me: Getting back into the groove here at home. I'm doing an official weigh-in on Monday, I think. Tomorrow I map out a training schedule with more XT, although I'm not sure what I'm training for. What I do know is that the XT I did earlier in my Goofy training really helped, even though it fell by the wayside in the last month. No back problems at all this year! That's just the incentive I need to get back to a balanced diet of XT and running and to keep it up!

As for the balanced diet, I've been good since I got home. Still eating too much, but it's been all good stuff: fruits & veggies. (Unless you count my fat-free microwave popcorn last night, which I still think it pretty good.)

More details and a plan by Monday! Thanks for keeping me accountable.

About the blisters: Good suggestions, Jackie. I have been fitted and switched shoes, but haven't talked to the NB shoe rep. (I do know that where I get blisters are common areas for this model and for my pronation.) I think I might talk to a rep next time I have the chance. Overall, though, I'm happy with the shoes and have found the right socks. For most of this year's training, in fact, I had minor problems, nothing to stop or slow me down. It was once the shoes/socks got wet that things went awry, combined with the Disney roads. I still need to find a solution for those conditions. Ah, well, there's always next year.

 

[corinnak]

Hi Lean Meaners! It sounds like everyone is getting back in the groove!

Beth - Juice would never have occurred to me - I hope it does the trick for you! You'll have to keep us posted. I got a text from Maria a few days ago - sounds like she had fun at Universal after the marathon weekend, but I'm with you - I'll be happier after she reports in here again.

Debra- XT=Good. FF Popcorn=Good. Blisters=not good. Have you tried bodyglide on your feet? (probably a silly question - where doesn't bodly glide go, right??) I think you're right that the moisture on Satrday was the REAL issue. I was not a fan. Hope your healing is going well from all of that.

Jackie - WTG on the loss at WDW! And have fun with your speedwork. That sub 2:30 WILL be yours!

Vicky - did we meet this weekend? Seems like we know all the same people. I feel like we maybe did meet but it's all a blur now...in any case, I hope your travel home was uneventful!

Tracy - Good luck with your WI on Monday!

As for Me: I had a great half marathon in spite of the weather (I'm from Minnesota, so it was just like being at home in November, really!) getting a PR on all the splits and besting last January's time by over 45 minutes. I also had a great (albeit cold) time volunteering with Tracy and cheering for the Marathon racers on Sunday morning.

It's been quite a week for me. I weighed in yesterday and decided that I have arrived. I don't actually want to lose any more pounds. On Thursday, I went to a new Fit Club at the YMCA and they measured our body fat % - I haven't had that done except by my idiot scale in a long time. I was astounded when she told me the % - sooo much lower than I thought it was, I'm actually lower than the "active" range and into the "athlete" range for body fat. You could have knocked me over because I am still so squishy around the middle.

I am going to work on staying about the same weight, hopefully gaining more muscle and losing a little more fat. Though I'm not sure how I'm going to stay warm the rest of the winter if I manage to get down to 18%. The question is, can I get there by doing mostly what I've been doing or do I need to up the ante?

Crazily, I think I am going to sign up for the Securian Frozen Half Marathon in St. Paul NEXT weekend. OMG - I can not believe it - I can do this, right? Someone reassure me that my training is still there. If I can finish, that will be two halves within 16 days, and I'll be eligible for the Neptune category for the Half Fanatics. The temps look good. It will be, shockingly, about like running in Disney.

I'm picking out races for the rest of the year. I've got Princess Half, some Valentine's Day 5K, Minneapolis Half (possibly Heart of the City Half the day before!!), Disneyland Half, Challenge Obesity 5K, Challenge Hearts and Minds 5K, Paul Revere Run 10mile, Twin Cities 10 mile or 10K, depending on the lottery. And the very popular Jingle Bell Run! Busy year coming up!!

 

[dsnyfan21]

Hello Leaners!

Ok, So I weighed in today. (I am an old WW participant, but now do it on my own.) Weight was 155lbs. Which is pretty good, as I just wanted to maintain from Thanksgiving until now and that is what I did.
I started to officially lose weight around summer of 2008 and I weighed in at my highest weight of 188lbs. At this point an overall weight loss of 33 pounds.

I think I finished well for my 10th Half Marathon at WDW. I did do a PR for disneyworld but not my fastest time overall, which is ok. I only missed it by 3 min. I finished in 2 hours 48 min.

My goals for weight loss is to finish it off this year! I want to get somewhere in the 140-145 area which will get me out of the Overweight BMI range.
I had to go buy some new clothes over the holidays as the ones I were wearing were starting to bag up and hang on me and looked bad. I have also donated all the clothes that no longer fit me. No temptation to keep them.

So this is Day 1 back on weight watchers. Did 6 miles this morning and all is well.

I have another Half Marathon in 2 weeks, so training is still going on.
I then have the Princess and then DL and then Wine and Dine.

I need to go to the Podiatrist regarding a toe joint issue I had operated on about 3 1/2 years ago, as it is now causing pain again. (Degenerative Osteoarthritis)

Ok, so hope al is going well starting off in the new year!!
Keep it up everyone!

-Tracy