mrtrik

Running takes time to love (if you start not loving it). FWIW - 7-8mph is fairly fast for a seasoned runner, let alone a new runner. Running doesn't need to feel like hard work (not every run anyway). For now it should be easy. You need to be able to think about things that aren't related to how much running stinks. Slow…

Haven't read through the thread... but if you have an iphone download the official C25K app. My wife used it - it's awesome. Basically hit start and it reminds you when to start walking/jogging. No need to manually track it super easy. Not sure if it's available for android or others (assume it is...) Good luck!

I have lost 2-3lbs 100x :)

Also tricky. While the 305 is better (since it takes into consideration distance, speed,elevation).... It's touch for the bike since it DOESN'T know when you are coasting. High HR could mean high intensity (headwind?) or being out of shape. It doesn't mean you are burning calories faster... The 2x calories seems wrong…

It's a tricky question. Your HR monitor is only taking HR into the equation (and hopefully age/weight/gender). The treadmill is also taking into consideration speed, distance, incline. That all said you'd think the treadmill could be more accurate. Probably not. High HR doesn't mean you are burning more calories....…

Running is much more difficult than the elliptical. So don't fret. Most people run way too hard (if you have a HR monitor, try it on the elliptical and then do that same HR running, you will see). Don't try to compare the two. When you are starting to run all runs are difficult. Slow down. Maybe right now you can only run…

no underwear. a good pair of lined running shorts. The fewer layers and material thickness the better. And as someone else said... Body Glide is your friend.

Weekly Goal: 10,000 Mon: 622 calories burned (1 hr swimming at Masters swim) Tues: Wed: Thur: Fri: Sat: Sun: Total: 622 Left to go: 9378

That's gotta be a typo. Week maybe. Probably / month.

You need to build up to daily runs. Are you running every other day? Key is to avoid injury, fatigue, stay motivated... Running is a pretty intensive form of cardio on your muscles, joints, ligaments etc... it takes time to strengthen and toughen them up. Too much too soon will just lead to pain. FWIW - I don't stretch.…

Try Google.... but i'm pretty sure 10' on the treadmill burns as much if not more as 1 HOUR of sex...

My guess is water. The more you work out, the more you drink (rightly so...) 1 pint of water weighs 1lb. 32oz of "extra" water isn't that much.

Yes there is a disconnect. The OP said she was running roughly 7-10 miles PER WEEK. So while 800-1200 is a "lot" of calories (subjective yes), spread over a week, it's 115-130 day. Not all that much. Easily negated by a few Oreos. Yes you can run 9 miles in 90 mins and burn 1200 calories. Guess what, if you run 9 miles in…

Pretty sure no one on here is qualified to answer that....

local YMCA's might have swim lessons for adults. It's key to learn proper swim form, otherwise you just struggle. Many pools will also have a masters swim session, which is typically coached. While intimidating, it's the best way to learn (as it is coached), and you'll have others around you doing the same thing. It's much…

Remember running doesn't burn all that many calories. I mean it's a great thing to do... but if you are running 7-10 miles a week, that's what... 800-1200 calories? When you run you also tend to retain more water (assuming you are hydrating enough). Just stick with it and stick to the calories. Many times people assume…

Is swimming an option? Do some laps in the pool. Otherwise low resistance higher speed should do the trick. Probably skip the treadmill, go elliptical or bike. Keep the legs moving fast, but easy. Running sore is ok too. Just go easier and shorter.

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Sunday 1 hr masters swim... 600ish? And today 1 hr bike ride 680. Planned 30 min run tonight.... 2448 - 600 - 680 = 1168 to go with tonight and tomorrow remaining.... I think I can I think I can.

100c Arnold flat wheat sandwich rolls, 1 tbsp peanut butter. 190c. Bottle of water and an apple. 250 total. Have the apple about 30-60 mins later.

1hr run this morning. 7.3 miles in 32 degrees. Fun fun making it work with a wife and 2 kids. 858 calories. So that's 4552, 2448 to go in 3 days.

We are hosting... I'm going to do my best to avoid all the bad stuff! 1 hr swim in the morning, and maybe a 30 minute run in the afternoon. If I break even on calories for the day, I'll call it a success.

Unfortunately there is no way to speed things up. Be patient. :) As for targeting areas for fat loss - again... nothing you can do there. Sorry. Fat comes off in the opposite of the way it comes on. So when you gained weight, if the belly came first (common), then unfortunately it'll be the last to go. Good luck. Stick…

Friday - 2:23 bike ride / 40.5 miles @ 17mph. According to Garmin / Powertap: 1650 calories (according to MFP 2300!) Stick to the 1650 I guess. So that's 3662 in 3 days. 35 degrees at 6am when I stared my ride. Fun fun. Good luck everyone. Just get out there and move today!

Maybe not the best choice of words - simply implying that unfortunately the Garmin is not the most accurate source for caloric information. Example... 38.3 miles @ 2200 calories is pretty high. Based on limited info i'll guess we are roughly the same weight... at 21mph, over moderate terrain, I'd be hard pressed to burn…

When did this start? Wed? Not to burst anyone's bubble, but I think the Garmin overstates calories... That said: Wed - 1412 c: 45' on a road bike on an indoor trainer 662 calories; 45' run outside 8:10 pace, 750 calories Thur - 600 c: 45' swim (2100 yds) moderate to vigorous swimming

Take that with a grain of salt. I'd think that formula may be "close enough" for jogging on a flat surface (treadmill up to 1%?). Walking is also lower than that... probably closer to 0.4 calories x weight in lbs. But again, intensity, difficulty (grade, surface), heck even temperature make it variable. All that said, I…

Not just daily, but often times pre and post workout to make sure I'm not losing too much water. My workouts can be one hour runs, or 2 hr bikes.... and 3-6lbs of water loss is not uncommon. Need to make sure i get that hydration back.

Well, you've got 2 things going for you. You know what to do as you have recently done it, and you've been able to keep it off. You just need to do it again. Get your family to support you. Maybe it's time to change the eating habits of others in your household too. Ditch the bad foods. It's not helping anyone having…

As a working dad... I get up at 5am and excercise in the morning Off to work by 6:45am. Go to bed between 9-10PM.