Working on Weight Loss and getting Lean!

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning, Lovely Lean Ladies!

I got up this morning and did 5M, and I was rewarded with the lowest weight I have seen in years! I just have to try to make it to this weekend, and hang on to it! This is where I get nervous and start eating, but not this time...

I did get new clothes -- I'm really happy my new tops and bottoms are both a size smaller. I had to buy more pants for work and a few blouses. I'm looking forward to it warming up, then I'll get into my shorts and summer stuff and see what I need to replace. I'm hoping to be a little smaller by then, summer comes late to New England! I had dh take a giant bag to the Salvation Army last weekend. Now I can't get any bigger because I have nothing to wear!

Beth -- Sometimes you do need to rest, and sometimes the scale doesn't mean much -- just hang in there, you are doing everything right! Are you ready for some baseball?

Oops! Gotta go!

Maria

 

[MouseDogMom]

Just so this doesn't become a conversation between Maria and Beth...

Maria - Congratulations on the new clothes, and the new weight! NO EATING binges this weekend! If you feel the need to eat, just call me and I'll have a snack for you.

Beth - I think our bodies just need extra rest sometimes. You've been so good for so long that it absolutely can't hurt to take a day, or two, off now and then. And it's probably good occasionally to do a race just for fun and not be concerned about time. I was just rereading a RW article about running 5Ks, and they recommend running them every month, or even every weekend, but only doing them for time occasionally. Probably good advice for those of us who tend to run half marathons on a regular basis as well.

My calf/shin/lower leg isn't hurting as much today, so I'm not sure what's going on. The nurse at my doctor's office called me yesterday to follow up on something separate, and I mentioned to her that I may have to come in, and she told me he's actually working this Friday (he usually doesn't work on Fridays). I'd thought I might try to see him, but now I'm wondering if I want to try a short run tonight first and see if it starts hurting again. I'd love to run with my group on Saturday if I can, but my ultimate goal is to be able to do the half next weekend.

Jackie

 

[rubato]

Good morning (barely) everyone!

Sorry I've been MIA. I've been feeling a little yucky and didn't feel like being a downer to anyone else. My achilles tendons are both hurting again. I know that I wear heels too much and it tends to shorten my calves. So, my 5 miles today was pretty slow for me. I didn't run at all yesterday, so, now I'm a day behind on my training.

Jackie: Be careful. You want to be sure to do your race. I'd probably skip the run tonight and see the doc. Of course, they always tell you to stop running for awhile, and, I don't know about you, but I never want to hear that!

Maria: It sounds like you are just kickin booty on this weight loss! I'm impressed with how in control you are. I know that you won't sabotage yourself this weekend. Look how far you've come!

Beth: Don't worry. A couple of days might be just what you need to get back in there full force. I always give myself days off when I start getting really achy and sore. Maybe you should just look at this next half as fun and see how it goes? I have no experience with this, because I've never run a race, but I know that training for my half next month is all about the time. After I run this first one, I'll probably be very competitive with myself. So, I understand how you are feeling.

My eating has been sucking again. I adopted Beths philosophy and haven't weighed myself or even worried about it. But, now I'm feeling really sick again. I have some of Cindy's issues, and if I'm eating super clean, things are better. So, back to watching what I eat again. I've been reading a lot about eating to run. It's funny how much hungrier I am now that I'm running 20-26 miles a week. I'm spending a lot of evenings at the all-you-can-eat buffets and making multiple trips back up to the buffet. If I can just change to eating to run, I'll feel so much better! That's the plan anyway! Have a good one everybody!

 

[Creativebeth]

Good morning Lean Ladies.....it's Friday! Weird day for me. I am usually off, but working today to teach some classes. The best thing is I get to wear my jeans today....ET department's 'dress-down' day! I usually miss it!

Rubato: I hear ya with the eating. Guess what I ate already today....a piece of cake! (((for goodness sakes)))) I ate breakfast too, and still hungry! I hate that. The doctor's next door celebrate birthdays for the month with a big 'o cake. Carrot cake this time.. I ate it. I NEVER usually eat stuff like that. But, today, I ate the cake. I have no will power. I didn't run this morning either (ran last night, and my calf is still tight and hurting). I will run later, but the eating thing is becoming it's own beast!

Jackie: How's the legs? Are you seeing the doctor today? I am having all kinds of pains right now. The biggest issue for me right now is my left calf. I have a tight band of tissue running on the outside of the muscle that I can't get fixed. I have done 2 massages, but he can't even work on it much cause it hurts so much. I just tense up when he works on it. I hope your issue heals itself with a little rest!

AFM: I did run 5 very slow miles last night. I can't say it helped, but it didn't seem to hurt. I will probably repeat the same tonight. Tomorrow is to be 10 miles with my friend, but I think we'll have to call it for rain.
I am trying to be positive thinking maybe the rain will go away....but it's probably going to be a wash out!

Maria: Baseball practices start tuesday.......UGH!

Beth

 

[Cindylou]

Hello Lean Meaners.

Beth: Sorry to hear about the calf pain. Do you have a stick or foam roller? Maybe you can work it out a little at a time. It must be in such a knot that the massage therapist cannot even help it. I think your idea of being fit and comfortable in your clothes sounds great. The scale really isn't that important.

Rubato: Sorry you are having Achilles problems. I hope they are better soon. Sorry the eating hasn't been going well either. I can be so hard to get it under control sometimes. Hopefully you'll have good weather soon and that will brighten your spirits which might make you less likely to over eat. If your stomach problems improve with your clean eating at least that will be some incentive to eat better.

Jackie: Sorry you are having problems with your calf/shin. Did you decide to go to the doctor? Maybe lots of ice and ibuprofen?

Maria: Congratulations on your new low weight. Stay tough this weekend. You know you want to. I'm glad you were able to buy some new clothes.

AFM: I went for an upper GI series today. I don't know how soon till I find out the results. It wasn't too bad, although the stuff I had to drink was gross. When I was all done I probably could have squeezed my run in before picking my girls up, but I was feeling sorry for myself and decided to take a nap instead. There's still hope I can get to the TM this evening, but I'm not feeling motivated for it.

My eating has been going pretty well, although today I'm having cravings for sweets. Probably part of feeling sorry for myself. So far I haven't given in to it, but have been eating other things instead. I was so good last weekend on the scrapbook trip. They served dessert with each meal and I resisted it all. I actually was down 1.4 lbs this week. It's a start.

Have a great weekend everyone.
Cindy

 

[rubato]

Good afternoon ladies!

I am done with my 11 miles!

Cindy: I'm happy to see you back. You did really well on your trip. It's so hard to turn that stuff down when everyone else is eating it. I hope you get some good news from the doctors from this test.

Beth: Did you get your 10 miles in? I know a long run in the rain stinks. And, on the treadmill. Maybe the cake was because your body needed more carbs?Or not?

Well, my eating is still bad, but at least I burned 1250 calories today running! I felt bad the whole way through. My stomach started cramping up and never let up for the whole hour and a half. Of course, I didn't eat before I ran, so that could have been it. But, I ate my sports beans at mile 6. That messed me up even worse! I am so confused!

And, I am there with baseball too. Our first practice was last week, so it is on! I'm the team manager, so I've been doing paperwork and organizing since January. Once the season starts, my work is done! Hubby's is just beginning! This year, my son wants to play fall baseball instead of football, so our season won't end until late October! I guess I'd better learn to like baseball, huh?

 

[MouseDogMom]

It sounds like we're all fighting some sort of lower leg/calf pain, eating too much, and even struggling with stomach issues. What's up?

I've rediagnosed my leg from a stress fracture to a calf cramp. More of a Beth thing, apparently! The pain moved sometime Thursday or Friday, so I decided it couldn't be a fracture, and I made the decision to try my 10 miles this morning. It was fairly painful for the first half mile or so, and then it quit hurting entirely. I still think there's a knot inside the calf, so I may call my sports massage therapist and see if there's a chance she can see me this week. If not, she's the designated massage therapist for the race next weekend, so worst case scenario I can always see her after the race and then schedule an appointment then. Anyway, I'm pretty happy with the improvement!

Now, for the second part. Because I was depressed about my leg, my eating was pure **** all week. I had two milkshakes, cheesecake (twice), burgers and fries (twice), and that's just what comes to mind right now. I didn't even log stuff for a few days because I knew it was SO bad. And I didn't do any workouts either, since I was afraid of injuring the leg further. So now I have some work to do!

To make it worse, whatever I ate yesterday did NOT agree with me on my run this morning. Fortunately the run ended at Panera, which has bathrooms, or I would have been in BIG trouble. The good news is, I've probably lost weight today.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Jackie

 

[Creativebeth]

Hey guys! How are you all? The weekend is already racing by!

Rubato: Sorry to hear about the stomach issues. It's hard to know what to eat before running. It gets complicated, I know. When I run in the morning, I keep it to just juice. But when I run during the day, I usually try to eat an hour before with a banana, English muffin, bagel or such. It usually works out ok. I couldn't run 11 miles without eating...............I would have just tanked.
Keep working at it, you will figure it out.

Jackie: It is weird, but my calf pain moved to my achilles yesterday. My outside achilles was really pulling yesterday and I was afraid I had a BIG issue. I have been taking Advil, but still felt tight. I did my 10 miles today, and wore my new shoes. It felt ok. I am wondering if my shoes have had it...........they are 3 months old with over 350 miles. They could be my issue I guess. I hope you get in with your massage therapist. It does seem to help.

AFM: As above, I did get 10 miles in on the treadmill. I ran the first 5 slower, and sped up a little for the last 5. My leg seem to be ok, maybe because I broke out my new shoes. Hopefully things will hold up for next weekend!

Beth

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Evening, Lean Ones!

I hope you don't have a monsoon going outside like we do...

I did yoga yesterday and the IWISH virtual 10K today. I was really pleased because I increased my speed a little more -- I did the whole thing at 11:19, before you know it I'll be up to 11 minute miles! Ok, not before you know it, but maybe this summer...

I am mentally having a hard time because I had a big loss this week -- 5.6 lbs! I know I played with 2 ounces for 3 weeks, and so this is just a "whoosh" of all that I should have lost over that time, but it's freaking me out because I haven't been this weight in years, I can't even remember when I last was this weight, but I'm 99% sure it's been at least 10 years, maybe more...it's not even that low, it's just lower for me. Anyway, my dh thinks I'm a little nuts and I should just be totally motivated. And I am, I'm just freaking a little, too. I know, this is a problem everyone should have. I think I'm so conditioned for failure, I don't know how to handle success? Anyway, I'm not feeling the urge too bad to just keep eating, so that's progress. I actually said to my dh this am, "Maybe I should eat more, so I don't lose too much?", and he looked at me like I was crazy and said, "You're finally making progress and you want to stop?". I am probably some psych doctoral candidate's dream come true, because I am a paradox full of contradictions!

Beth -- 10M on the TM is no joke, I'm glad you got through it! I am finding the yoga is really helping with soreness in my legs and feet. I like to curl my toes under and sit back on my heels. I don't know what that does physically, but it makes my entire leg feel better.

Jackie -- You have had quite a week My best advice --just consider it like a "vacation" week, and now you want to get back to what you like to do -- I mean really like to do because it fuels your body and makes you strong!

rubato -- You have great fortitude! I would never have finished 11M feeling like that. Your determination will take you far!

Cindy -- I'm doing ok with the food so far. I had my planned "splurge" dinner tonight, but I even cut that back. I was going to drink mojitos, but then decided to just stick with citrus water. I definitely had alot more calories than normal, but now I have an entire week to burn them off. Resisting dessert with each meal is a special kind of resolve! I am so impressed with all you ladies and how strong you are!

Ok, I'm off to watch some Tivo and leventually et the rain lull me to sleep. Is there a book I can get to get my head in the right place? I am a huge reader, and I just think if I could find the right book, I could get where I need to be

Maria

 

[Hockeychic]

Hey everyone!!! Can I come back and try this again. I just can't seem to lose this weight. My DS and I made a pact this morning my part includes me being healthy. I think this is the most important committement I have made in my quest to be healthy. DS is 20 years old and is worried about my weight and health. Alot of heart disease in my family.

So I have committed to Goofy again in 2011 and also want a girls weekend for Princess next year but that will only happen as a reward to myself.

So today I have been working on a menu plan, using fitday to calc calories and active for my workouts.

Look out world here I come

 

[Creativebeth]

Good Monday morning Lean Ladies. Is it me, or is time just flying by??? I am not sure where the time goes.....my Mom used to say that when time goes fast like that, it means you're old! I guess I am old then!

Maria: I went through the same feelings like you are expressing now. I am the kind of person who like to remain 'behind the scenes', and when I started loosing weight ( that was noticeable) I really became uncomfortable. Like, "now people see me" when they didn't before. It sounds stupid now, but I didn't like the feeling........and I always felt that I would fail eventually....and I was just waiting for that to happen. I think it's a normal adjustment. For me, I was heavy practically all my life......it was hard NOT to be the biggest one in the room! I think I was just used to it.

You will get over these feelings......you just need to give yourself time to adjust to the new 'normal'. I did. It still shocks me when I am not the biggest one in the room, but now I am rarely that person!

You are doing such a great job! It will just take a little while for your mind to catch up with you! But, don't worry, you will adjust......then you won't want to go back to the old 'normal'!!!

Hockeychic: Welcome back. We are always here for motivation! We all seem to be struggling right now.....but hang around awhile, we would love you to join our little group!

AFM: Well, my race is Saturday.....I will be glad when it's over! I worked so hard training.....but I don't think I will do well. I just lost some speed along the way, and I am not sure why. I might have over-trained (I know, an understatement). I only logged 30 miles last week.....I cut back and had TWO rest days. I did break out my new shoes.....and that seemed to help the left achilles issue I started having. But, new shoes won't bring new speed! I will play it by ear....at least the race looks like a decent one! We'll have fun no matter what the race brings.

I want to stop eating.....and I will work on that whole heartedly after my race this weekend....promise!!!!!

Beth

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning, Lean Brigade!

I was up and did my 4M this AM, ate eggs w/veggies and an apple (1 egg and 1 egg white) for breakfast, and I'm ready to go! Too bad I needed an ark to get to work...

I also made sure I got my hour of incline walking in yesterday, and I did ok with food -- I had a few things I hadn't planned, but it wasn't crazy.

I'm feeling better today, just trying to get used to lower numbers and accepting that I need to eat and work out like this all the time to meet my goals. I think I may have finally found the combination that works for me, so I'm going to stick with it and see what happens. I also think part of my freaking out this weekend was pms, TOM will also be affecting my weight this week.

Beth -- Thank you so much for sharing that I'm not the first person to feel this way! As always, you have great advice, and I am going to follow your example. I hope you surprise yourself and do have a fabulous race! I know how hard you have worked, and you absolutely deserve to succeed!

Kim! -- It's always great to see you! Going Goofy again -- you are made of stern stuff! It sounds like you have a great plan to move forward -- stick with us, and we can succeed together!

Shoutouts to everyone else, let's make this a great losing week!

Maria

 

[jeanneg]

Hello mean-leaners, just popping in for a bit while I have the chance.

Maria: congratulations on your awesome weight loss last week. Enjoy it, relish it, celebrate it (without eating!), but do not sabotage it! If you average it out over the past several weeks when you were only losing an ounce or two, it probably isn't as dramatic as it seems. Maybe it took a little while for your body to respond or it could have been hormones or something retaining water the previous weeks. You seem to finally be on track, now we have to make sure you stay there. Nice weather is just around the corner and you know you want to look awesome in your lighter summer clothing. Way to go, girlfriend!

Jackie: take care of yourself and your foot issues. I'm looking forward to seeing you this weekend and cheering you on!

Kim: Welcome back and kudos for signing up for Goofy two years in a row. I would love to someday have a Goofy medal under my belt, but seriously can't commit to the training this year and I don't think I could do it relying on adrenaline alone. You have my utmost respect.

Beth: what race are you doing this weekend?

Rubato: WTG on the 11-miler!

Cindy: hope you get the answers you need when the results come in. Keeping my fingers crossed it's nothing serious.

AFM, I am still hovering on the fringe of One-derland. I weigh myself on the Wii everyday (not exactly accurate, I know) and it's always up and down, but over time it's consistly down. I was hoping to lose 20 pounds before the wedding and so far it's only been 8, but at least it's something. I've been trying to limit my carbs to only fruit and veggie sources, which means I'm eating very few grains. It seems to be working, but I don't want to maintain this sort of diet forever. Gotta look good in my dress!

 

[Creativebeth]

Jeanne: Nice to see you! I agree, it's all good as the scale is consistently lower!!! And yes, it's all about the dress!

I am running National 1/2 marathon in DC this weekend....hopefully nice weather!

Beth

 

[rubato]

Hi Ladies.

Just got done with my 4 miler today. I am enjoying the outside runs, but my times are slower out there. I guess hills play a bigger part than I was giving them credit for!

Jeanne: Glad you could stop in! 8 pounds is good. At least it's down. I'm sure onederland is right around the corner for you. That's a pretty big milestone. With the stress of planning a wedding, I'm sure you'll get there!

Maria: It's good to hear that you are accepting the new, skinnier you! I'm glad you didn't sabotage this weekend. TOM doesn't visit me anymore. I wish I could use that excuse!

Beth: I have a funny feeling you will do well in your race. 13.1 is going to be a breeze after some of the miles you've been doing. I am surprised at the amount of miles you run per week. This is my long training week. I'm only running 26 miles in 4 runs. Do you run everyday to get over 30?

Hockeychic: Welcome back. This is a good place for motivation and support, so hope to see more of you!

Jackie: Well, at least your legs are feeling a little better. I'm sorry the eating is bad. I guess we're all just really struggling right now. The Panera stop sounds like something that would happen to me. I'm so concerned that my time in my half is going to be slower because I'll have to stop at the portapotties all the time!

AFM: This is going to be my tough running week. I have my really long run Saturday and the whole week is upped a bit. But, I get 3 weeks of tapering!

Eating has been an experiment. My husband has sworn all along that my stomach problems were because of my addiction to Pibb Zero. Carbonation and artificial sweeteners. So, starting on Friday, I limited myself to 1 per day and replaced the 5-6 others with water. Then, I ate very light and healthy. On Sunday morning, I woke up with no pain for the first time in forever! But, then we went to a friends house. I ate crap and had 1 beer and 2 glasses of wine. I feel horrible again. So, I'm trying again. No pop today and only healthy eating. We'll see.

 

[Creativebeth]

Rubato: Soda is bad for you......I say this to myself ALL the time, but the diet Coke addiction I have is like a monkey on my back. I would probably feel better too nipping it in the bud, but it is a hard thing to crack. I hope you can stay away from it....maybe the source of you issues (or not!) It just would be good to figure out and maybe make it easier to stay away!

I usually run 6 times a week, logging over 40 miles. Sometimes that is running 2X a day, but not usually right now. Once baseball practices start (this week!) I will probably be running 2x a day again. I have been doing that for at least 6 months (maybe longer?). I did 6 1/2 marathons last year, so I basically was ready for one all year round. I am also a lot slower than YOU, which makes a big difference!

I have put the P90X on hold for 2 weeks......I was feeling pretty beat up b/t running and the P90X. I thought I would 'rest' some before National.....but I will live to regret that once I start back up! (Ugh, I don't want to think about that yet!).

What event are you gearing up for?

Beth

 

[Hockeychic]

Hey gang, thank you all for the welcome. SO glad to see alot of familiar faces!!! Will catch up at home tonight.....shhhhh I am surfing at work

 

[Pungodingy]

Question...
Hopefully this hasn't been addressed recently, I did go back a few pages and didn't see anything, so...

Can someone explain whey protein to me? I see it now being promoted as an appetite suppressant, but my BIL takes it to bulk up...I'd like to try it, as it also says it helps speed up metabolism and aid in recovery, but I'm trying to take weight off, not put it on! I read about it on several websites, but am still confused.

tia

 

[Hockeychic]

Hi Angie, I am no expert just going off the info that my neighbour gave me who is a personal trainer. He said a glass of chocolate milk after a workout is just as good as a protien shake. Not sure if that helps or not but that is what he has been saying.

Kim

 

[Hockeychic]

Tuesday eh? Does anyone else WISH it was Friday

Food was good yesterday but didn';t get in any exercise. I was hardly keeping my eyes open all afternoon, forced myself to stay up so that I wouldn't be staring at the alarm clock at 2AM again

Hope you all have a great day!!