noexcusesjustresults2014 Member

No. I run to/from the gym and shower at home. Why do I need a gym bag?

I agree that lifting (with enough protein on a small deficit) is a great idea, but disagree that he needs to decrease cardio. I guarantee Usain Bolt does more cardio than that. Does he look muscular enough to you? Running 3 miles 3-4 times per week like OP is not going to do him any harm. There is a point (at very high…

I think you are eating too little. From what I have read, large deficits are meant for people who have a lot more weight to lose. As your body fat percentage drops, the percentage of muscle loss/weight loss tends to increase. The way to minimize this is to keep your deficit small, consume enough protein and lift weights.

Either you math is flawed or your experiment with different intake levels did not last long enough. There is no way you should be losing 2 pounds a week at an intake of 1500 calories and not losing anything at 1800. For the record, I am female, weigh less than you, am shorter than you and am older than you. I can lose…

If you are about taking responsibility for your own goals and not making excuses feel free to add me!

Your trainer sounds like an idiot. There is no chance you can burn 500 calories weight lifting in 20 minutes. If I were you I would look for a new trainer

I am new here and this sounds like a fun challenge. My goal is 300 miles but I may be off anywhere from 0-50 miles in either direction.

I bought it for my sister because she likes zombies (and vampires) and I wanted to encourage her to run. She seems to like it.

Feel free to add me. I am planning to lose about 7 pounds

welcome back and good luck

Great point about my deficit on a percentage basis. I feel like my situation may be different than some other people who have my same deficit at much lower intake levels (and therefore a higher percentage). Because of all my running, I can lose weight while consuming over 2000 calories. I accept your last paragraph. I am…

Good for you! I don't like making excuses either (which is why I chose this user name). Good luck!

I am 5'7 and 128 pounds but would like to weigh 120-122. Feel free to add me! Are you a runner too?

Thanks, I hope you are right! I plan on increasing my strength training in order to help protect muscle mass. My next step on MFP is to inquire about the best resources to make sure I am lifting with proper form (squats, deadlifts, etc).

From an aesthetic point of view I am happy now. I am losing weight to enhance performance. A BMI of 20 is well above average for competitive female runners at the distances I am focusing on: http://www.runnersworld.com/womens-running/bmis-of-champions-womens-edition My BMI will still be healthy at goal weight. Unlike many…

That was the reason for my post. I willing to lower my deficit to 125 cals a day (and double the length of my diet to 28 weeks) if I can be convinced it will be helpful. I have been having a hard time finding a study on the issue.

I don't have anything against a run/walk method (don't know much about it). However, with a 25 min 5k time and a 6 mile long run you have the potential to run an entire HM (fairly soon) with no walking. Just gradually increase your long run each week for a month or two (when is your HM?) then taper for the last week or two.

I know a few wrestlers at college who occasionally run in many layers. In almost every case, their goal is to drop (water) weight very quickly via sweat in order to ensure they make weight for their meet. After weigh in they rehydrate. I don't see the purpose in wearing lots of clothes unless your goal is like the…

Thanks! That makes me feel better. The last thing I want to do is lose more muscle than necessary.

My goal is to lose a similar amount (7 pounds) at the same rate as you (.5 pounds per week)! Feel free to add me if you like. I am probably not the best one to answer your question since I am new here and plan to use a TDEE model instead of the MFP default.

I weigh once a week at the same time in the morning before my long run. The more data points you have the "better" if your goal is analysis. However, if you get upset about .1kg changes I would recommend once a month. Even while eating at a deficit weight changes week to week and be unpredictable due to many factors…

+1 Good luck in the race!