From 25k to couch potato... Training suggestions?
MireyGal76
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Hi.
I'm really active, running pretty much every day, and averaging about 25k a week.
But I'm tired of the attention. I seem to have developed a thigh gap in the process too.
Does anyone know... If I stop running, and just sat on the couch all day, how long it would take to get rid of that pesky thigh gap?
Is it dangerous to just go straight to couch potato status, or should I follow some sort of weaning off exercise process?
Has anyone done this before?
What worked for you?
And do I need to eat potato chips too?
I'm really active, running pretty much every day, and averaging about 25k a week.
But I'm tired of the attention. I seem to have developed a thigh gap in the process too.
Does anyone know... If I stop running, and just sat on the couch all day, how long it would take to get rid of that pesky thigh gap?
Is it dangerous to just go straight to couch potato status, or should I follow some sort of weaning off exercise process?
Has anyone done this before?
What worked for you?
And do I need to eat potato chips too?
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funny april fools
Oh and I peeked at your diary and have to say I LOVE your food time names. gave me a good giggle 0 -
Potato chips are insufficient in this situation. You need the cheesecake cleanse. Send me $99 and I'll tell you all about it.0
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Just keep swimming.0
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Potato chips are insufficient in this situation. You need the cheesecake cleanse. Send me $99 and I'll tell you all about it.
OMG! SO IN! do you take paypal?0 -
Just keep swimming.
Wont swimming do the same thing? All the Olympic swimmers I see are so lean. I'm sure that if I start swimming, I'd be worse off!
Why aren't you helping me?0 -
Just keep swimming.
Wont swimming do the same thing? All the Olympic swimmers I see are so lean. I'm sure that if I start swimming, I'd be worse off!
Why aren't you helping me?
I'm sorry no one is helping you with your journey. I've found that the people on this site are so mean!0 -
Potato chips are insufficient in this situation. You need the cheesecake cleanse. Send me $99 and I'll tell you all about it.
OMG! SO IN! do you take paypal?
Just send me your credit card. I'll make it easy for you. I'm a giver0 -
Just keep swimming.
Wont swimming do the same thing? All the Olympic swimmers I see are so lean. I'm sure that if I start swimming, I'd be worse off!
Why aren't you helping me?
Maybe you could swim in a big vat of lovely heated oil? I have one simmering over here.
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Just keep swimming.
Wont swimming do the same thing? All the Olympic swimmers I see are so lean. I'm sure that if I start swimming, I'd be worse off!
Why aren't you helping me?
I'm sorry no one is helping you with your journey. I've found that the people on this site are so mean!
Thank you! :smooched:
FR SENT!0 -
It can be expensive if you don't have Netflix or HBO or Showtime.
First, you need box sets of Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, and that silly fairy tale show set in Maine. All the seasons. And go ahead and get Netflix because there's a ton of stuff on there that will help you in your journey as well.
The diet is strict. You need to make sure your phone and laptop are handy, that you have a good delivery service like Grub Hub so you can order efficiently. There's generally a place that will deliver french fries, so put that place in your favorites so you don't burn extra calories searching for it each time you log on.
You're going to have to get up to answer the door when the delivery guy comes, so please make sure you log every single calorie you burn. If you get up to go to the bathroom, log those calories as well.
I recommend also that you get a cooler and keep it beside you completely full of Diet Coke. If it holds at least 24, that will save you a lot of headache down the road.0 -
Just keep swimming.
Wont swimming do the same thing? All the Olympic swimmers I see are so lean. I'm sure that if I start swimming, I'd be worse off!
Why aren't you helping me?
Maybe you could swim in a big vat of lovely heated oil? I have one simmering over here.
It's that like a new fangled type of hot tub?
Will that make me fat?0 -
It can be expensive if you don't have Netflix or HBO or Showtime.
First, you need box sets of Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, and that silly fairy tale show set in Maine. All the seasons. And go ahead and get Netflix because there's a ton of stuff on there that will help you in your journey as well.
The diet is strict. You need to make sure your phone and laptop are handy, that you have a good delivery service like Grub Hub so you can order efficiently. There's generally a place that will deliver french fries, so put that place in your favorites so you don't burn extra calories searching for it each time you log on.
You're going to have to get up to answer the door when the delivery guy comes, so please make sure you log every single calorie you burn. If you get up to go to the bathroom, log those calories as well.
I recommend also that you get a cooler and keep it beside you completely full of Diet Coke. If it holds at least 24, that will save you a lot of headache down the road.
This is fantastic!
My only problem is that I get scared easy, especially of zombies. And won't the fear of an apocalypse make me want to start running again?
Should I maybe watch my little pony reruns instead?0 -
I am sorry to tell you but it is all about genetics. Your bones are obviously small so you are damned to a lifetime of fitness and thigh gap.0
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This is fantastic!
My only problem is that I get scared easy, especially of zombies. And won't the fear of an apocalypse make me want to start running again?
Should I maybe watch my little pony reruns instead?
No, just find films like "Sniper" or similar where you can learn how to stay very inactive and pick off zombies at a distance using a high power rifle and minimal effort.0 -
This is fantastic!
My only problem is that I get scared easy, especially of zombies. And won't the fear of an apocalypse make me want to start running again?
Should I maybe watch my little pony reruns instead?
No, just find films like "Sniper" or similar where you can learn how to stay very inactive and pick off zombies at a distance using a high power rifle and minimal effort.
I live in Canada. We're not allowed to have guns without a license. :sad:0 -
Just keep swimming.
Wont swimming do the same thing? All the Olympic swimmers I see are so lean. I'm sure that if I start swimming, I'd be worse off!
Why aren't you helping me?
Maybe you could swim in a big vat of lovely heated oil? I have one simmering over here.
It's that like a new fangled type of hot tub?
Will that make me fat?
Okay, yes, it is like a hot tub. No, it will not make you fat. It's a healthy oil and you will be joined by Mr. Onion & Ms. Green Pepper.0 -
I live in Canada. We're not allowed to have guns without a license. :sad:
I live in the UK. We're not allowed to have a TV without a licence ...0 -
I am sorry to tell you but it is all about genetics. Your bones are obviously small so you are damned to a lifetime of fitness and thigh gap.
No! I didn't always have a thigh gap! Please tell me you are mistaken!
Did running make me small boned too?0 -
the hardest part is actually getting to the couch. ive found if you have the will power to sit down, you will be ride it out. after a while, you will begin to enjoy it and before you know it you will be slouching and even taking the occasional nap.
form is important too. your fingers need to support the remote and you press the buttons with your thumb. ive seen people holding it with one and and pressing the buttons with their index finger. i recommend using individual remotes too. universal remotes can be good but you cant achieve true lazyness if you give yourself the chance to have the remote you need out of reach and then NOT get up to get it.
if you really want to go for endurance, keep a smartphone, tablet or laptop handy with either a mobile data or wifi network within range. also, if you are going to be sitting for more than 1 hour at a time, you will need to ensure you have proper hydration and sustenance. usually a bag of chips and large bottle of soda will be enough.
good luck with your journey.0 -
I live in Canada. We're not allowed to have guns without a license. :sad:
I live in the UK. We're not allowed to have a TV without a licence ...
Whoa
That's just... Crazy0 -
the hardest part is actually getting to the couch. ive found if you have the will power to sit down, you will be ride it out. after a while, you will begin to enjoy it and before you know it you will be slouching and even taking the occasional nap.
form is important too. your fingers need to support the remote and you press the buttons with your thumb. ive seen people holding it with one and and pressing the buttons with their index finger. i recommend using individual remotes too. universal remotes can be good but you cant achieve true lazyness if you give yourself the chance to have the remote you need out of reach and then NOT get up to get it.
if you really want to go for endurance, keep a smartphone, tablet or laptop handy with either a mobile data or wifi network within range. also, if you are going to be sitting for more than 1 hour at a time, you will need to ensure you have proper hydration and sustenance. usually a bag of chips and large bottle of soda will be enough.
good luck with your journey.
I never thought about the remote thing! Good idea!
Oh, a nap sounds great... I can feel it working already!0 -
My suggestion would be to start with Netflix. If you dont already have a high powered blender, start shopping for one..not for protein shakes but for thick thick milk shakes daily!!0
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My suggestion would be to start with Netflix. If you dont already have a high powered blender, start shopping for one..not for protein shakes but for thick thick milk shakes daily!!
Do they sell blenders on the home shopping channel?0 -
home shopping channel is not for beginners. start with ebay or craigslist. if you go straight to home shopping you might strain your credit card.0
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home shopping channel is not for beginners. start with ebay or craigslist. if you go straight to home shopping you might strain your credit card.
Oh... Good call. Thank you!0 -
Kijiji is good as well. There's always lots of DVDs and other items to help you become a couch potato there.0
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Are you making a group?0
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You're going to have to get up to answer the door when the delivery guy comes, so please make sure you log every single calorie you burn. If you get up to go to the bathroom, log those calories as well.
This is so not the case... a sign on the door indicating the delivery guy should "Just Come In to Avoid Waking Sleeping Child" (or add whatever reason you want) will save you fron having to get up. And, for added validity -- a doll with a blanket (either on your person on just on the couch beside you) will ensure they will come straight to the couch and drop off the items so you don't have to get up waking said child. :flowerforyou:
ETA: I was going to edit the typos, but that required too much typing. Instead I typed this to let you know why I edited (or didn't edit....)0 -
You're going to have to get up to answer the door when the delivery guy comes, so please make sure you log every single calorie you burn. If you get up to go to the bathroom, log those calories as well.
This is so not the case... a sign on the door indicating the delivery guy should "Just Come In to Avoid Waking Sleeping Child" (or add whatever reason you want) will save you fron having to get up. And, for added validity -- a doll with a blanket (either on your person on just on the couch beside you) will ensure they will come straight to the couch and drop off the items so you don't have to get up waking said child. :flowerforyou:
ETA: I was going to edit the typos, but that required too much typing. Instead I typed this to let you know why I edited (or didn't edit....)
Classic! And if I make the sign out of crayon... Even more legit!0
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