MFP Runner's Club

Got the results of the xrays. They are negative for a stress fracture. Now before you go jumping for joy for me (because I can't jump right now :happy: ) that doesn't really mean anything. My doctor said that sometimes stress fractures would NOT show up but you know how HMO's are. I have to do the simple tests to have the big tests done. My next step is a bone scan so I will call my PC doctor and have him write me a script for the bone scan and hopefully get that done by the end of the week.

Thanks for the update, Sherry. I'll continue to keep you in my thoughts. I'm holding out hope that it's not a stress fracture! Hang in there.

Hi everyone.

Today was my official start to my 1/2 marathon training. I was just maintaining for a little over a month now, so I'm kind of glad to be running with a purpose again. I did 6 today. I discovered a little trick today that actually helped my running. So...I'm already developing these hideous tan lines - you know, the tan that abruptly ends at my ankle and the lovely racerback lines. In a feeble attempt to tan my mid-section, I rolled up my tank top to reveal my pasty white, stretchmarked belly during today's run. This is the one part of my body I am completely self-conscious about. I've lost much weight around this part, but the nasty loose skin remains. Ok, enough disgusting details about my gut! :laugh: anyway, my point is this. Because I had my belly exposed I made a huge effort to suck in my belly as I was running. No need for the neighbors to be completely grossed out, right. In doing that, I found that my running posture was much improved, my breathing was right on, and my pace wasn't nearly as sluggish. So there you have it...hold in your belly and run strong!:bigsmile:

Sonia - good luck with you knee. Hope you're feeling better soon.

Krysten - welcome. I'm still working to find my balance with running and food. Initially, I lost a bunch of weight by running. However, I have found that once I started upping my mileage, I began eating more to refuel. Needless to say, I think I am over-fueling because my weight is on the upswing. I'm really making an effort to watch what I'm eating. I'm finding it kind of frustrating and difficult. Sorry, that wasn't much of a help, was it??

Heather, what 1/2 are you training for? I wanted to start training in a couple of weeks for the Philly 1/2 in Sept. I wanted to try and improve my time by 15 minutes. Don't know how that is gonna go yet.

Hey Sherry.

The ING Distance Run is September 20th. I'm aiming for that one, and hopefully the Philly Half. If you need a long run buddy just let me know. I usually do Lake Galena. Also, if you decide on the Distance Run use the coupon code PDRBUCK when you register online for $10 off. The offer expires on the 15th of this month, though.

Nice, easy 5K this morning.

Have a great day, everyone!

Heather, what 1/2 are you training for? I wanted to start training in a couple of weeks for the Philly 1/2 in Sept. I wanted to try and improve my time by 15 minutes. Don't know how that is gonna go yet.

Hey Sherry.

The ING Distance Run is September 20th. I'm aiming for that one, and hopefully the Philly Half. If you need a long run buddy just let me know. I usually do Lake Galena. Also, if you decide on the Distance Run use the coupon code PDRBUCK when you register online for $10 off. The offer expires on the 15th of this month, though.

Heather, I think I might slow you down on a run. LOL But I would like to meet you. It is kinda neat to meet people over the internet that have some of the same interests as you. Yes the one I was going to start training for was the ING Distance Run. I think I will still register before the 15th and hope that the dr. will be able to mend me sooner rather than later. Thanks for the coupon code. I will definitely use it.

Good Morning Everyone!!

No running for me today since it is my rest day!

Sherry and Sonia, good luck to you...I'm rooting for you and hope things go well!

12by - I've cut out diet soda too and am now just drinking water. I may drink one or two a week at most. Also, don't be so critical of yourself. From your pics that I see here, you look great. I'm like that too...I criticize myself harshly which can really bring me down.

Raymond, thanks so much for your advice!!!! You really gave me a boost in confidence! I agree with you...I have been reading about people having a reason to run. I told my husband that I would like to do my first 5k in August....there's one in a near by town then. Now I'm really nervous about it lol but I'm going to focus my training on that for the time being. Thanks again!!

I just wanted to add...

I did pretty well yesterday with my food. I had about 1500 net calories. I have noticed some things with my eating.

3:30 p.m. is pretty much going to be my largest intake of the day. I am hungry at this point and really the only time I feel hunger otherwise is before breakfast. My husband doesn't get home from work till about 7:00 and I do cook, so I just need to prepare for this. A few bites at 7:00 is just fine for me; I don't have to eat a "whole meal".

Diet soda is the devil! I am not addicted. If I have any, it is usually one a day if that. I drink water all the rest....1-2 cups of coffee in the mornings sometimes. But anyway, I HATE diet drinks. It's just pure chemicals and I think it really does cause me to crave sugar and sweets. I've read things about aspartame that are awful. I know you can find both sides to every argument on the internet. But I just know it my gut they are horrible. I'm serious about cutting them completely out.

I worry that I will be a diabetic one day. Diabetes runs in my family...my aunt just found out she was a diabetic about 3 years ago in her 50's. I know they say eating sweets doesn't "cause" diabetes, but I also know being "addicted" to sugar like I am is no good.

My friend took a picture of me from this past weekend and I thought I looked AWFUL! Like awful as in what I looked like before I lost weight. Pictures don't lie and I'm using it as motivation, once again, to keep my eating in check. Obviously working out and running is not an issue.

Anyway, just wanted to write that all out. haha :flowerforyou:

I know where you are coming from!
I started working out last August and through April had not lost an ounce! Not one! And we're talking serious workouts...3-4 hours a day 5-6 days a week!
Then I discovered MFP and realized I was eating 3000 calories a day! Duh!!!

I am also trying to cut back on diet soda. I WAS addicted...2 years ago I was drinking at least a 6 pack a day. I had cut back to one baby 8oz. can every day or even every other. Then about 2 weeks ago I upped my diet coke habit again and bam! the brakes slammed back on my weight loss. I was hungrier and craved more sweets. It is so hard to give it up even though I know it is horrible. BUT, the scale also doesn't lie, so I'm cutting back down!
Maybe we can start a diet coke anonymous thread! :laugh: LOL! :laugh:

A good 5 mile run today! First really, really hot and humid run this year! Whew! Makes a difference!
Just some abs to finish out today's workout. Too much going on this week to get my usual in...graduation, company, etc.

I hope everyone is having a great Tuesday!

Becky

Anything but my Diet Coke! NO!!!!!!

AHA! So you DO have a vice!

What's the deal on the flavor packs for water? Like Crystal Light and Lipton Green Tea. Plain water makes me queasy -- is adding the flavor pack ruining the whole "good for you" aspect of the water???

I don't really like the flavor packets either. I would much rather have water...at room temperature most of the time! :drinker:

First time running with my group in about a month. Easy 5.5 miles, although the heat and humidity is kicking in, so it feels harder, even early in the morning.

I try to drink as much plain water as possible, but sometimes I just can't do it!
I like Propel and Special K protein water. I know they contain chemicals as well, but gotta get the water in somehow. I' ve had a headache since Saturday and I'm starting to think I'm still partially dehydrated from my long run. I drank lots of diet Coke over the past 3 days, but very little water, so I'm using Propel today to try and get 100 oz. in.

I try to drink as much plain water as possible, but sometimes I just can't do it!
I like Propel and Special K protein water. I know they contain chemicals as well, but gotta get the water in somehow. I' ve had a headache since Saturday and I'm starting to think I'm still partially dehydrated from my long run. I drank lots of diet Coke over the past 3 days, but very little water, so I'm using Propel today to try and get 100 oz. in.

I probably know the answer.....BUT still have to ask (especially feeling the pressure since the Diet Coke Drinkers Anonymous Club began) I would be better off to have water with lemon then to add the powdery stuff....right?

ran 3 miles yesterday...today just housecleaning/gardening. As far as water goes, when I'm in a funk and don't want to drink a lot of plain water, I start making pitchers of Sassy Water. It is from the Flat Belly Diet, which I don't follow, but the water is very refreshing. Let me know if you want more info on it...

OK, I'll bite. What is Sassy water?

here you go!
2 liters water
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
12 mint leaves

Combine all ingridents in a pitcher and refrig. overnight. Drink all the water the next day and then refill the pitcher with more water before going to bed and drink again on day 2...so every two nights you have to refill with fresh ingridents. It really is a very refreshing drink with nothing artificial!