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  • 12by311
    12by311 Posts: 1,716 Member
    jabdye,

    Sorry can't help. But I totally feel your pain! Since kicking my running and lifting up. I gained back the 6 I lost, plus 2 more. :grumble: STINKS!
  • jabdye
    jabdye Posts: 4,059 Member
    jabdye,

    Sorry can't help. But I totally feel your pain! Since kicking my running and lifting up. I gained back the 6 I lost, plus 2 more. :grumble: STINKS!

    Thanks for responding -- now maybe WE can find someone who can help us!!! I don't think my body can take me doing much more -- I run about 30-35 miles a week and lift for about an hour -- and a lot of evenings I take a walk with my kids! I'm starting to think it must be my stinkin' metabolism and old age :explode:
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    4 mile run w/ speedwork, then 900 yd swim. :bigsmile:

    Jess
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Happy Tuesday to you all!
    I did 10.5 miles on Sunday in the rain in the park -- GREAT RUN!!! Love the rain but could've done without the snakes :ohwell: Took yesterday off and worked in the yard -- hoping to get in 5 miles tonight!

    Getting VERY frustrated though -- any help or advice would be appreciated. I try to keep my calories down and had (HAD is the keyword) lost 18 pounds for a bet that ended in March. since then I have gained back 9 pounds!!! I exercise 6 days a week -- 4 running and 2 weight training. After my long runs I can't eat a thing -- but the next day watch out! If it's in the panty I'm eating it. Just can't seem to find a happy place where I exercise enough to maintain my weight. HELP!!! Getting ready to have a monumental birthday in 15 days -- along with the weight gain -- very SAD and FRUSTRATED!!! And feeling defeated! :frown:

    I gained 5 lbs while marathon training a couple yrs ago. :noway: I've found that fueling up within an hour after running for me REALLY helps. Even if you aren't hungry, try a smoothie or something to get in some nutrients. A banana and yogurt, something w/ carb and protein. Try to eat smaller meals all day after the long run. I used to do the same thing, not hardly eat after a long run and then the next day I would pig out!!! Let me know if you have any questions!

    Jess
  • Tiddle
    Tiddle Posts: 762 Member
    2.5 today, on the TM--it was horrible. :laugh:
  • jabdye
    jabdye Posts: 4,059 Member
    I gained 5 lbs while marathon training a couple yrs ago. :noway: I've found that fueling up within an hour after running for me REALLY helps. Even if you aren't hungry, try a smoothie or something to get in some nutrients. A banana and yogurt, something w/ carb and protein. Try to eat smaller meals all day after the long run. I used to do the same thing, not hardly eat after a long run and then the next day I would pig out!!! Let me know if you have any questions!

    Jess

    Thank you so much for the advice! I do drink a protein shake after my workouts. It has about 110 calories and 25g of protein -- but no carbs. Maybe I need to add some carbs to help. My increases in mileage were to help me loose weight -- maybe I just need to trash the scale and go on how I feel!
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    Thank you so much for the advice! I do drink a protein shake after my workouts. It has about 110 calories and 25g of protein -- but no carbs. Maybe I need to add some carbs to help. My increases in mileage were to help me loose weight -- maybe I just need to trash the scale and go on how I feel!

    Carbs are SO important after working out. A good read is Nutrient Timing by John Ivy. Lots of great info. About 4:1 ratio for carb: protein. (40g carb/ 10g protein) right after a workout is the best. If you do a protein shake, add a banana or fruit to it to add some good carb!! HTH!
  • hessied
    hessied Posts: 460 Member

    Getting VERY frustrated though -- any help or advice would be appreciated. I try to keep my calories down and had (HAD is the keyword) lost 18 pounds for a bet that ended in March. since then I have gained back 9 pounds!!! I exercise 6 days a week -- 4 running and 2 weight training. After my long runs I can't eat a thing -- but the next day watch out! If it's in the panty I'm eating it. Just can't seem to find a happy place where I exercise enough to maintain my weight. HELP!!! Getting ready to have a monumental birthday in 15 days -- along with the weight gain -- very SAD and FRUSTRATED!!! And feeling defeated! :frown:

    I've been struggling with this too. I feel like I've been working my butt off with exercise, but I can't seem to find a happy place with my eating. I understand the need to refuel my body, but it seems once I start the refueling, I just can't stop!! :embarassed: I go on complete binges sometimes, because I'm feeling ravenously hungry. It almost seemed a lot easier to control my eating when I was running less. I basically shied away from carbs, but now that I'm running 35-50+ miles a week my body feels like it is craving the carbs. Bad thing is...foods high in carbs are my trigger foods. Once I start, I have a hard time controlling myself.

    I'm interested in seeing responses from the other runners on this one. In the meantime, maybe we can help each other out with making better food choices. It is frustrating when you feel like you've been working so hard, only to have the weight creep back.
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
    Okaaaayyyyy, well I WAS really proud of my 5 miles in 53 minutes. :cry:
    after the above post, not so much..... :embarassed:

    :noway: still better than me! :blushing: at least we did it though :drinker: 5 miles in an hour for me today. Im still proud of myself :wink: :laugh:
  • jabdye
    jabdye Posts: 4,059 Member

    I'm interested in seeing responses from the other runners on this one. In the meantime, maybe we can help each other out with making better food choices. It is frustrating when you feel like you've been working so hard, only to have the weight creep back.

    Well I already feel better knowing that it happens to others (sorry but the whole misery loves company thing :embarassed: )

    I log everything I eat on this website Monday -Friday but tend to slack on the weekends -- but I also do my long run then and have 2 young kids that don't know the meaning of "sit" so I had hoped that I could be a little less careful....mind you that I am always watching what I eat and have been like this since I was about 13!!!

    I appreciate everyone's responses and just added bananas to my grocery list to add to my protein shake in the morning!
    Thanks!
  • willywonka
    willywonka Posts: 743 Member
    Oh, I am SO with you guys on this. the more that I run, the more I want to eat and my weight has gone up a smidge. you would think with more running we could afford to eat a little bit more. I'm looking forward to more responses on this as well.

    I ran 4.5 miles this morning. Do you ladies feel safe enough to run in the mornings by yourself? most of the time I run with another girl, but today I headed out from the gym at 5 a.m. by myself and it felt great. I only got a little nervous on one street with some streetlights out but still traffic goes down it quite often, is this stupid? It's awful that we even have to worry about lunatics, but I had a guy friend come up to me this morning and tell me I was in trouble because he passed me on the road and saw I was by myself and he got concerned :ohwell:
  • tgh1914
    tgh1914 Posts: 1,036 Member
    I ran 4.5 miles this morning. Do you ladies feel safe enough to run in the mornings by yourself? most of the time I run with another girl, but today I headed out from the gym at 5 a.m. by myself and it felt great. I only got a little nervous on one street with some streetlights out but still traffic goes down it quite often, is this stupid? It's awful that we even have to worry about lunatics, but I had a guy friend come up to me this morning and tell me I was in trouble because he passed me on the road and saw I was by myself and he got concerned :ohwell:
    Sorry to be blunt, but yes, I think this is stupid. There are too many creeps out there. I hate hearing about another lady running that becomes a victim. If you think about it you're a perfect target - in the dark, not many people around, and you're probably very predictable when & where you'll be (assuming you run about the same time each day). Some exercisers also become unaware of surroundings when they're into their music.

    If you need to do it, please at least try to stay in places where you can be seen by others to some extent and carry some pepper spray or something. I know too many that've become victims.
  • willywonka
    willywonka Posts: 743 Member
    no, I really appreciate that, I don't mind running after 6 when the sun is up but I admit that running at dark by myself is stupid. Maybe I'll have to stick to the treadmill on the days when no one else is available to run with me. Thanks!
  • beckyi88
    beckyi88 Posts: 604
    Okaaaayyyyy, well I WAS really proud of my 5 miles in 53 minutes. :cry:
    after the above post, not so much..... :embarassed:

    :noway: still better than me! :blushing: at least we did it though :drinker: 5 miles in an hour for me today. Im still proud of myself :wink: :laugh:

    You are exactly correct! We did do it!!! :drinker:
  • 12by311
    12by311 Posts: 1,716 Member
    but now that I'm running 35-50+ miles a week my body feels like it is craving the carbs. Bad thing is...foods high in carbs are my trigger foods. Once I start, I have a hard time controlling myself.

    SAME here. Carbs are definitely a trigger food for me (just finding this out recently :blushing: ).

    I also have found that 3:30 p.m. comes and I am STARVING. No other time of the day really. Just at that time and I feel like I cannot get enough food.

    I guess since I recognized this I need to do something about it..... :embarassed:
  • jabdye
    jabdye Posts: 4,059 Member
    5.5 miles this morning -- had a protein shake WITH a banana. I'll let you know if this helps!

    I too have the 3:30 munchies and try to bring a healthy snack like yogurt, fruit or almonds. Nuts are actually the best cause they hold me till dinner. I just have to count them out and only bring a small amount or else I'll eat way too many!! Like the whole bag!

    By the way 12by311 -- LOVE your quote!!!
  • 12by311
    12by311 Posts: 1,716 Member
    Thank you! It's really one that I try to live by day to day :smile:
  • gustergirl
    gustergirl Posts: 534 Member
    I already posted by I ran 3.2 miles yesterday! I am estatic about this and still in awe that I did this. It is taking me right now 36 minutes to run that. Between stretching before and after and a 5 minute warmup plus driving there it takes up a least an hour. Those of you that are running higher distances. Where do you do it? How do you squeeze in enough time to do that distance? Thanks!
  • beckyi88
    beckyi88 Posts: 604
    Good job gustergirl!!! :flowerforyou:
    No running today, an hour on the elliptical with some yoga and abs.
    Cycle and kettlebell tonight!

    Have a good day everyone!

    Becky
  • 12by311
    12by311 Posts: 1,716 Member
    gustergirl, I actually run the road by my house. When I run my longer distances, I have to run back and forth point to point...for example, 1.5 start to Point A, 1 mile back to Point B, Back to Point A (repeat 2 times), then back to starting point.

    So there's no travel time for me. Sometimes I drive to different locations to run different routes though.
  • kechiemc
    kechiemc Posts: 1,355 Member
    Good morning:flowerforyou:

    Today is a rest day for me. No running but I did have to go to traffic court this morning.

    I hope you will never have to go to court. But if you ever have to go, I am warning you it is a hilarious place. You get to hear some of the strangest things that people (adults) do. The guy who was called before me was cited for walking around with his woohoo hanging out of his pants.:laugh:

    Enjoy the day
    -Kechie.
  • runnerdad
    runnerdad Posts: 2,081 Member
    I already posted by I ran 3.2 miles yesterday! I am estatic about this and still in awe that I did this. It is taking me right now 36 minutes to run that. Between stretching before and after and a 5 minute warmup plus driving there it takes up a least an hour. Those of you that are running higher distances. Where do you do it? How do you squeeze in enough time to do that distance? Thanks!
    Good job on the 3.2 miles:drinker:

    I am fortunate in that I live close to public bike / walking trail, so I can run from the house or drive a few minutes to the gym to meet my running group. Mileage on the trail is marked, there are water coolers every few miles, no motor vehicle traffic and only a couple of intersections ,and it is 7+ miles long, so I can get almost 15 miles if I run end to end (and back). So you run through the woods (OK, it's more of a green belt) on a paved trail. Love it! Also live five minutes from the local high school track. Finding the time is more of a challange. I only run three days a week, so typically, I am up at 5 AM Tuesdays and Thursdays to meet my group at the track or on the trail and try to crank out 5.5-6.5 miles in an hour before I go to work. My long run is on the weekend, so I get up early to get it done before the kids get up.
  • kechiemc
    kechiemc Posts: 1,355 Member
    I already posted by I ran 3.2 miles yesterday! I am estatic about this and still in awe that I did this. It is taking me right now 36 minutes to run that. Between stretching before and after and a 5 minute warmup plus driving there it takes up a least an hour. Those of you that are running higher distances. Where do you do it? How do you squeeze in enough time to do that distance? Thanks!

    Way to go! Super time too!

    I am fortunate to live in a very large subdivision so I usually run in my neighborhood. Occasionally, I get bored and drive about 10-15 minutes to run with a friend in a nearby city.

    I do my long runs on Sundays so I don't have to worry about squeezing in enough time. Running is usually the only thing I have to do that day.

    When I used to work outside my home, I'd get up at 5 am and run with a neighbor just so I could get my run in before work. I was always amazed at the number of other people out running around in the dark before work.
  • jabdye
    jabdye Posts: 4,059 Member
    I already posted by I ran 3.2 miles yesterday! I am estatic about this and still in awe that I did this. It is taking me right now 36 minutes to run that. Between stretching before and after and a 5 minute warmup plus driving there it takes up a least an hour. Those of you that are running higher distances. Where do you do it? How do you squeeze in enough time to do that distance? Thanks!

    Great job on your run!
    I usually run on a treadmill at the crack of dawn. I try to get up before the kids and get my run done -- makes for a great day. here lately I have been driving to a local park that has a 5.3 mile loop through the woods. I have a friend that runs with me and we do the loop twice. I do that long run on the weekend so time isn't an issue. the hard part for me is running on a treadmill during the week now that I've had a taste of running outdoors!

    Being a working mom of 2 I have to do my running early or else it interferes with dinner and homework (and the list goes on!) That time in the morning is MY time -- and it keeps me happy :)
  • threeupthreedown
    threeupthreedown Posts: 108
    Hi Everyone:

    My name is Jan.
    I live in Peterborough, Ontario Canada.
    I did my very first 5 kms run last year on May 3 when I was 56 years old.
    My time was 37.49.
    Then, a few weeks later on June 7 my beloved father passed away from a heart attack.
    Then, a few weeks later my darling sister-in-law was told she had Pancreatic Cancer.
    She passed away on August 23 at only 56 years of age.
    This April my best friend of 45 years was informed she has a brain tumour.
    I have just started running again since March 1.
    I have been running my short route of 3.3 kms every other day or so.
    Yesterday, I ran 5.06 kms in 46 minutes.
    Good for ME!!!!
    I LOVE the feeling you get when you have finished your run.
    I am looking forward to getting to know all of you.
  • jabdye
    jabdye Posts: 4,059 Member
    Hi Everyone:

    My name is Jan.
    I live in Peterborough, Ontario Canada.
    I did my very first 5 kms run last year on May 3 when I was 56 years old.
    My time was 37.49.
    Then, a few weeks later on June 7 my beloved father passed away from a heart attack.
    Then, a few weeks later my darling sister-in-law was told she had Pancreatic Cancer.
    She passed away on August 23 at only 56 years of age.
    This April my best friend of 45 years was informed she has a brain tumour.
    I have just started running again since March 1.
    I have been running my short route of 3.3 kms every other day or so.
    Yesterday, I ran 5.06 kms in 46 minutes.
    Good for ME!!!!
    I LOVE the feeling you get when you have finished your run.
    I am looking forward to getting to know all of you.

    Welcome Jan! I'm also new to this thread and have enjoyed the advice I have received.
    Sounds like you have had quite a bit of unfortunate events in your world. One thing that running has always done for me is it helps to give my mind the clarity to face whatever life throws my way -- and at the end of a run there's always that peaceful feeling knowing you have accomplished yet another day -- not to mention the endorphin high :happy:
    Take care! Looking forward to chatting with you!
  • RunRideRay
    RunRideRay Posts: 1,536 Member
    Hello everyone!

    I am a MFP newbie trying to get back into shape, or at least something different than a square. I have the obesity gene in me with a natural propensity to be about 275 lbs. I am, however, blessed to have great health and an iron will to keep it defeated. The last 5-years I have been gaining weight until running really sucked. So, here I am! Trying to reclaim both my waist and joy for running.

    Goals - loose 35 lbs, and down 14 already (wooohoo) since mid April
    Current weight = 226 lbs
    Goal weight = 205 lbs (I am 6'4 so that's a fine weight for me)
    Age 36 male

    Some general notes, and maybe ways I can help on this board:
    > 12 years ago running helped me go from 245 lbs to 200 lbs ( I run the talk)
    > I have nurtured many runners from the couch to 10k+
    > I have also helped many runners train, and complete their first marathons
    > Personnaly, I have been through 13 marathons and lot's of other distance stuff
    > My goal is to finish a 50 miler within the next year

    Basically, I have experienced just about all the highs and lows running has to offer and willing to share it with anyone that has a question.
  • KristinLynn25
    KristinLynn25 Posts: 23
    Hey everyone.... good job on all your runs today!! I did 3.2 miles today... in the misty rain which felt kinda nice actually! Finished in 39 minutes, which for me was good b/c I had 2 huge hills in my route today! I am also training for my first 1/2 marathon in August which I am very excited about!!!! I really like this posting... very motivating! Have a great day!!
  • jabdye
    jabdye Posts: 4,059 Member
    Hello everyone!

    I am a MFP newbie trying to get back into shape, or at least something different than a square. I have the obesity gene in me with a natural propensity to be about 275 lbs. I am, however, blessed to have great health and an iron will to keep it defeated. The last 5-years I have been gaining weight until running really sucked. So, here I am! Trying to reclaim both my waist and joy for running.

    Basically, I have experienced just about all the highs and lows running has to offer and willing to share it with anyone that has a question.

    WELCOME!!!
    Looking forward to picking your brain....doing my first 1/2 marathon in September!
  • NaiLo
    NaiLo Posts: 39
    hi everyone!! I have just started running, I usually go in the morning about five times a week :) I love to run, but I have been having problems with my shins :( I am going to start a beginners jogging program that will hopefully help my legs to become stronger. I will probably have tons of questions for you all! I hope that I can find some great support and encouragement, and maybe some good advice too!
    Hope you are all having a great day!!
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