KathyApplebaum Member

I read the article, and I felt the analysis was way too simplistic. (And relied an awful lot on studies with very small sample sizes and atypical populations.) For many of us, the eating part of the equation is not so simple. Personally, I will eat when I'm stressed, when I'm tired, or when I'm bored. Which leads to…

This will sure be a stretch, but here's what I think your best shot is for doing it. Starting TODAY, you want to train 3-4x / week. One of those times will be a long run (and by run, I mean walk or run/walk -- whatever you can do at a pace that lets you say a six word sentence without gasping for breath.) Today you'll do 4…

And if you can't find a half with a longer time limit, you can do some speed work to get your pace a little faster. You're almost there as it is. First, check with your local running store to see if they have a group training to walk a half. My local Fleet Feet has groups training for several halfs a year, and all of those…

Generally on nutrition labels, if it says x calories per serving, those calories are for that thing only, not including anything you would mix it with. I have a feeling the powder itself is 151 calories, and the milk adds more to that.

I currently have a Charge HR, which I really like. It does have some issues with holding a charge (I just charge every day while I shower, so it's not a huge problem.) Other than that, I'm very happy. Before the Charge HR, I had a regular Charge, which has the same kind of band as the Alta. I had trouble getting that to…

Training when you're older is just like any other training, except you need to allow more time to recuperate. Here's what I'd suggest...* Run/walk no more than 4x per week. If you want to accelerate your progress, add some cross training like weights or biking. Be sure to have at least one rest day per week no matter what.…

I run and ride -- this summer I expect to ride about 75-100 miles a week (and run 6-10). Definitely burns up some major calories. Between running and riding, I've heard it said many times that riding burns more calories. Not because you burn more per hour (most people don't), but because it's low impact and fun enough that…

Please don't feel that way -- I'll give a wave or a smile to any runner that makes eye contact. We're all out there being healthy and enjoying life. I often run with a training group, and on one of our recent runs we did was around a lake, but the opposite direction from another large training group who were training for…

Tapering is not optional. You've been working your body on the 20 mile runs, and tapering gives your body a chance to fully heal and grow the muscles you've been working on. I know it's hard to give yourself permission to do it. I'm really bad about "well, is 12 is okay, 15 must be better!", but don't do the extra. It will…

A recent study showed that you can add muscle while eating at a deficit if you workout and get plenty of protein. As long of you don't have kidney problems, give it a try.

You may have lost fat but gained some water from working out. Like @smit7633 said, give it at least 4 weeks. If you haven't lost by then, take a serious look at your logging. Are you accurately logging every bite? Are you over-estimating your activity? Even small errors can add up to put you on the wrong side of the scale.

He's 5, so no worries there. On our 5 mile run today, more than half was off leash where he could run on grass next to dirt fire roads. He's a bit wiped, but the pads are in great shape. (We check him frequently because he's a big strong idiot. *grin*)

I trained for my first half losing about 3/4 pound per week on average. I didn't find much benefit to eating at maintenance right before long runs, but I did make sure I got plenty of protein all week long, a good amount of carbs, and just slightly low on the fat (25% of calories instead of the 30% MFP defaults to.) I set…

Well, looks like he's ready to increase his mileage already. He spent the afternoon trying to coax me into playing ball, so I'd say he was fully recovered from the morning run. :smiley:

LOL Clearly your dog isn't as big as mine. I have visions of me getting sawed in half at the waist.

You are already faster than about half the people in my running group. Work on whatever will bring you the biggest sense of accomplishment. (However, I predict that if you work on distance, with one day a week of speed work, both will increase nicely.)

I'd like to slap that guy. I started run/walking at 270, and am really glad I did. One of my friends is in the 300s, and just completed her first half marathon. Sure, no matter what weight you are, the elliptical or biking is easier on your knees. But if you prefer jogging, then it's better for you because you'll keep up…

In January of 2015, Garmin gave me a VO2max of 26. I've improved it since then to 38. Definitely doable. (fwiw, I'm 52) And yes, I know that the only accurate one is done in the lab. But I do believe there's value in looking at the change in the numbers that Garmin gives. Certainly, I can now run much farther and faster…

I love my orthotics for running. In fact, I wouldn't consider running without them. I have a history of knee and ankle problems, and running doesn't cause me any issues. When I do have knee pain after a run, it's usually because I let my form slide (striking more on the outside of the foot, for example, which puts your…

I don't do both on the same day. I lift MW, do cardio TTSS, active rest on Friday. I've been really happy with the results.

I've lost 95 pounds (about 20 to go), and for the first time since about 5th grade, I'm starting to like the way I look. One thing that's helped a lot is exercise -- I do both cardio and strength training, which I think definitely helps me look better. Losing the weight is definitely worth it, both for body image and…

This. The reason I got back into running during grad school wasn't to lose weight -- it was because I was so stressed out from balancing school + job that I was crying myself to sleep at night. You wouldn't think that adding one more thing to my schedule would have been the answer, but it was. Took less time to run then…

Make it a priority. I work full time and am finishing up grad school with straight A's. My workouts are on my schedule like any thing else. Like others have suggested to you, I take full advantage of my school's gym. My school is also next to a 32-mile long running/biking trail. My gym bag goes to class with me, so I can…

Female, 5'8" Started running at 268, currently at 173 Comfortable = 180 Fun = 180 No gazelle here, but I just ran my first half marathon and it felt really, really good.

Make sure your deficit is small and you get plenty of protein and plenty of sleep. You'll be fine.

You are definitely running too fast. You should be able to say a 6 word sentence -- if you can't, then slow down. Like others have said, don't be afraid to repeat a workout or a whole week. Some bodies take longer to adjust than others (mine sure did), and sometimes your body is telling you that it needs a break. The…

Not a marathon, but I just did my first half and dropped 6 pounds during the eight weeks of training for it. (And set several PRs along the way.)

Did my first half (13.1 miles) last Sunday.

Goal is 6, but I don't beat myself up if it's only 5. Life happens, and usually 2 of my 6 are 1+ hours.

Two days ago I ran a half marathon without stopping. A year ago I couldn't run a block without stopping. :smiley: