nomadlady7 Member

New to the group. Need to put myself out there. I've been off lately. Still feeling the effects of Lyme. Can't seem to push myself and everything requires that I push to get it done. Goals for September, lose the few pounds I added on at the end of August. Exercise at least five days a week. Get ready for marathon in…

Would rather chop vegetables than fold laundry (and put away) or dishes. Try to meal prep my lunches a week in advance so I only have to do once.

My waist is the last place that I have to lose weight. I finally have begun to see a difference since I've incorporated weight training into my exercise routine. While I'm supposed to do it twice a week, I've been taking a class once a week with a personal trainer and I'm finally beginning to see some definition. I've…

In 3 months I hope to have reached goal weight (less than 10 pounds to go) before running my first marathon in over 15 years. I hope to get and keep my training on track after my recent knee surgery and stay injury free. (Keep getting hurt doing stupid things.) I would love to match my fastest time for a marathon, but that…

You could also walk the extra distance that you want to cover. Slowly decease the amount that you walk by walk running that added distance. Eventually running more and walking less. This is how I added on mileage when I was training for a 50 miler. The other thing is slow down. I've worked with people who could walk/run a…

Had a birthday luncheon that I attended today and ate some of everything that I liked, including the chocolate mousse cake and a small piece of the key lime mousse. They were delicious. I enjoyed every bite. I also enjoy a glass of wine every evening to relax. If we don't enjoy ourselves and enjoy some pleasures it's not…

I've been a mentor for a beginner's running program for several years, a runner for 30+ years. Consistency is key. Set time aside to train and do it. If you start out too fast, slow down. Map out places to run. When I started I had a one mile hill I ran down, which meant I had a one mile hill to run up. Getting to three…

I use an app called Calories Burned on my phone, then add data manually. It is listed under aerobic calisthenics. I'm sure there are other apps as well.

Hi. I'm a 60 year old female and it's taken me a year to lose 25 poinds, but it took me 25 years to gain that weight. I still have another 8 to go and I've seemed to plateau. I'm upping my level of activity now that I've reached a point where I feel guilty if I don't work out every day. I used to give myself two days off.…

Listening to people who told me I looked too skinny is how I ended up gaining too much weight. If you feel good, then the weight is good for you. Don't let people tell you what you should weigh, unless they're all doctors and are concerned about your health.

Working with people who are connected (empowered), but have no experience, yet they make the decisions. That and having most of my work cut so I have nothing to do. (When I asked for work was given a punishment assignment. I don't ask for work any more. I'll sit and play solitaire all day, even when my supervisor walks by.)

I have two foam rollers. The large standard size and a travel size. I got large one at running store several years ago. Small one I bought online. Hard dense foam, I've seen them in Walmarts even. Headbands definitely wicking. I've had fleece & neoprene, they work, but get and stay wet. I also wear a beanie hat from…

I am going to a nutritionist and I was asked if I minded their taking measurements and photos. They never did: I never did. I regret this now when I can a difference, but I'm not planning to regain the weight to recapture the moment. I will do one at the end when I reach my ideal weight wearing something from my top…

I took second place in my age group in a 5k trail race. Hate to admit there were only two of us out there. Bought a new pair of pants, my first since starting MFP, and I was a whole size smaller!!!!!

I got married at 34, had a kid at 35, and was divorced by 37. I have not let being single most my life interfere with living. I have lots of friends, keep active, and do a lot of volunteer work (things that I enjoy). It is what it is. I would rather be single and enjoying life rather than being married to the wrong person.…

Upping protein intake and trying to meet daily requirements of nutrients worked. Just consuming the proper number of calories (1200)with disregard to nutrition did not work. Upping exercise worked. Crosstraining worked, by being able to do back-to-back hard workouts using different muscles.

I have been running for 34 years. I used to be a very competitive runner. You will have good days and bad days. I make it through the bad days trying to achieve the good runs. Stop with the negative thoughts. It's hard. I have defeated myself in races by letting negative thoughts take over. It is the peak performances,…

Deep water running or stationary bike. Ellipitcal works for some people, but not me. Keep up the great work!

When I typed in standing, it came up with two options. Fishing, standing on bank. Also playing guitar on stage. I usher for concerts, so I spend hours standing and walking up and down the aisle. It requires more energy than laying down as some people reported. I could try recording calorie burn with my heart rate monitor…

:blushing: My goal is to lose 30 by mid-September, but October would be realistic. Running in a 200-mile relay race September 14 & 15, so I would love to drop as much as possible by then. Count me in!!! url=http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker] [/url] Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

I mentor beginning runners through No Boundaries (affiliated with Fleet Feet stores and New Balance, though this is not a commercial). I currently am working with the run/walk group. It's a 12-week program similar to the couch to 5k programs. Using the Jeff Galloway training method of run/walking, slowly increasing time…

Any change in the weather? Heat? Humidity? Heat can make a workout seem difficult than it would be in cooler weather.

I would go to a speciality running store where they will analyze your running, listen to what you do and need. Avoid big box sports stores where they sell shoes. I go to Fleet Feet. In addition to having all the necessary equipment, they will order shoes that they don't carry. Also have frequent shopper benefits.