Help! It is SO close

AggieCass09
AggieCass09 Posts: 1,867 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
My Valentine's Day goal is to be at 150 lbs (minus 34.6 lbs over all or minus 6 lbs from today). This is still reachable but I need some help staying focused. I ran the Houston half marathon last week and have had a bit of a struggle this week getting back into the habit. I've been right at my net calories all week and only took Monday off from exercising but my normal routine of 4:30 am work outs has been all screwy (so has my work and school schedule due to SNOW in Houston). So I need help from my MFP friends to keep me encouraged to get back into my routine and to hold me accountable for the V-Day weigh in!

Here's how I'm going to reach my goal:
1. Drink my 100 oz of water a day.
2. Stay with in 5% of my Net Calories (1160-1240, Net)
3. Continue exercising 6x a week (as my schedule on my profile indicates)
4. Complete my 4x a week Marathon Training Runs. (No more excuses, it is time to focus since the Austin Half Marathon is in 15 days!!!!)

Thanks for the encouragement!

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  • ickybella
    ickybella Posts: 1,438 Member
    Six pounds seems like a lot by Valentine's, but I'll give you a little kick when you need it!
  • AggieCass09
    AggieCass09 Posts: 1,867 Member
    Six pounds seems like a lot by Valentine's, but I'll give you a little kick when you need it!

    Ya, normally anything over 1.5 lbs/week is unrealistic for me BUT i've just gotten over a plateau this morning after only losing 3 lbs in the last month. Once I get over the hurdle, the weight comes off in a quick burst then stalls again. Plus I'm in the last 3 weeks of half marathon training for the next race and I always drop some extra pounds here.

    I just need others to know that I'm doing this to keep me focused.

    Thanks!
  • slimyfishy
    slimyfishy Posts: 114 Member
    As a fellow marathoner, I will tell you that losing weight towards the end of training is VERY HARD to do. As you are increasing your mileage, your body tends to hold onto the calories you are giving it for fuel. I KNOW this can be frustrating, but you need to look at it like this: You are NOT sitting on a couch. You are exercising, eating right, and doing something to make your body healthy. Concentrate on your race and getting to the finish line. You can always focus on those few other pounds after you have run your half (and are decreasing mileage). I'm VERY PROUD of you!! Run Strong! :-D
  • lailenm
    lailenm Posts: 203 Member
    Anything is possible if you set your mind to it. 6 pounds in 10 days doesn't seem to healthy to me, but I'm here for you. :D
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    I am on the half-marathon training plan too, so that is interesting about why I might not be losing. Scale was not cooperating this morning and I was at goal before I started so that is frustrating!
  • lculian
    lculian Posts: 313 Member
    My Valentine's Day goal is to be at 150 lbs (minus 34.6 lbs over all or minus 6 lbs from today). This is still reachable but I need some help staying focused. I ran the Houston half marathon last week and have had a bit of a struggle this week getting back into the habit. I've been right at my net calories all week and only took Monday off from exercising but my normal routine of 4:30 am work outs has been all screwy (so has my work and school schedule due to SNOW in Houston). So I need help from my MFP friends to keep me encouraged to get back into my routine and to hold me accountable for the V-Day weigh in!

    Here's how I'm going to reach my goal:
    1. Drink my 100 oz of water a day.
    2. Stay with in 5% of my Net Calories (1160-1240, Net)
    3. Continue exercising 6x a week (as my schedule on my profile indicates)
    4. Complete my 4x a week Marathon Training Runs. (No more excuses, it is time to focus since the Austin Half Marathon is in 15 days!!!!)

    Thanks for the encouragement!

    If your marathon is 15 days away, make sure you are getting your body all the nutrients it needs. Running in a marathon is a large demand on your body. I want you to nail that marathon and enjoy everystep. To do it and be strong you may want to look at slowing your weight loss goal for the next two weeks. Pick back up after your race:heart:

    Healthy
    Strong
    Happy
    That's what I want for you! Plus I know you are going to feel like you are on top of the world after the marathon. So maybe shoot for 6 by the end of the month, just my thoughts:wink:

    XOXOXO
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