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Running!!!!
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Without trying to scare you, yes you need to eat those back. I had the same "I'm not hungry" (and I wasn't, I'm not a hungry runner) during my marathon training last fall. As a result my BMR dropped to less than 900, and I gained 5 pounds. I wasn't trying to lose or gain, I put the scale away to just focus on how I felt as…
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It's hard to know without getting your RMR tested or having something like a BodyMedia Fit - but even those have a margin of error. This site has the closest match to my TDEE based on RMR test and the numbers I see my BMF give me. I should caveat that by saying that I used the BF% calculation - the more muscle you have,…
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If you have properly fitted running shoes you don't need to "break them in" as so many have said above. Size-wise, they should fit perfectly, the only adjustment is that you have to get used to the biomechanics of running with new shoes. Body Glide will save your feet, it sounds like you need a different sock - I highly…
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Are you getting cortisone injections? You have to deal with the root of the problem, not just cover up the symptoms to deal with the pain. And I have tendonitis, posterior tibial in my right leg, and you better believe I would not get an injection just so I could keep on running. I dealt with it, with physical therapy,…
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Pretty much what he said. Live a little, don't eliminate anything (unless you eat straight lard) and enjoy fueling your body. Treat it with respect and don't feed it crap, but don't eliminate all the good stuff - like cheese.
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Method - So you undereat/overtrain during the week so you can overeat and rest on the weekends? Is that your philosophy...or am I assuming something?! Nita - Yeahhh. Don't you love the "bloat" that comes along with eating more than you feel like you should. I feel like a giant fat kid a lot of the time, clearly I am not…
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Got seriously enlightened this weekend in my running coach certification class. In regards both to under eating and overtraining, and obviously how to coach others as well. I am VERY excited and overwhelmed by all the knowledge, but before I try and help others, I need to first fix my own training philosophy. I go far too…
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Yes and no, I got a cat (then a second) for the very same reason. I also don't think an apartment is a good place to have a dog, as I want a big dog I can run with...so it wasn't the time for me I think you should research breeds and find a breed you think suits you, then look at fostering through a breed rescue (i.e. lab…
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Well yay for progress! But don't kid yourself, that's still starving yourself, just not quite to the same extreme.
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Nita - Was it a panic attack or similar to one? I always think people are judging me, not sure why I care...I'm sure they probably don't care or notice. And if they do, they're probably thinking "Man look at that girl run, I wish I could run like her"...because honest to goodness, you and I are both faster and fitter than…
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MR - I gotcha. Yeah try eating more and invest in a foam roller if you don't have one. That should help a bit. Also I swear by ice baths for recovery. Mostly after long runs, but I'm using them right now a lot to help my legs. Love - Problem? I don't have a problem! Yeahhh I wish. I think it's hard to realize it, but I…
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Methodless - Is that to lose 1 pound/week? Keep in mind that as you get closer to your goal weight. You need to have less of a deficit. So if you're within 10-15 pounds (I'm assuming your goal is a healthy weight) you might want to see what MFP gives you for 1/2 pound a week. MFP has always given me 1200 and even when I…
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+1 on this. The whole point of this community is to help others. You're doing yourself and your body a major disservice by doing what you're doing. I'm not sure what your overall goal is - whether it's weight or fitness or what, but the healthiest way to get (and stay there) is to do it slowly, drastic deficits might get…
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Jennie - I think the spike sounds good if it's do-able and doesn't freak you out. I don't really do spike days, so I don't know much about them but it sounds good. And those numbers are a bit iffy, they're sort of an average and most of us just don't gain/maintain/lose like one another. Whatever you do, you have to stick…
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Oh and Jennie, you can get your RMR tested. It's not cheap (I got a Groupon-type deal) but it will probably help. You can them multiply by your activity level multiplier and figure it out from there. RMR testing number won't be 100% accurate but it's probably the most accurate number you will be able to get.
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Love - Yep, 85% of my supposed TDEE. My actual TDEE is somewhere between 1036 and 1188 per January 2012 RMR testing. You think that's too low? Supposed TDEE is 1623 (used my BF% to calculate it), so my minimum net daily should be 1380 + all my exercise calories. And that's where I struggle. I usually net 1000-1200 (gross…
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Methodless - The important thing is that you're trying. And yes, I think you fit in well here. Go on over and jump into the Weekly Check In thread :smile: Lisa - Sounds like a good plan, you sound a lot like me. Runners are classic overtrainers because we try to run so much, but we know we need to get cross training in…
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Danger - 200 calories of peanut butter is well worth it. If you're getting natural, unprocessed peanut butter (should have 2-4 ingredeints) it's a source of good fats (which is why the calories are so high) and is overall nutritious. Peanut butter with an apple is a great treat, and it's not really a "treat". Indulge a…
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The good news is that I woke up at 2AM, had a small apple, a slice of cheese and some almonds. So about another 200 calories, 2018 gross, 1252 net. Phew. My new goal (as of a few weeks ago) is to get no more than an 85% deficit on my TDEE (or what my TDEE SHOULD be...if I hadn't screwed up my metabolism). Yesterday I…
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I suck at eating, ughhh. That's all I wanted to say. Oh and I somehow think I'm trying to make up for the burns I won't have this weekend by burning more during the week. Like a week where I only burn 2500 calories will kill me. It would actually help my body a lot probably. So yeah, worked out a bit too much...didn't eat…
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Well, honesty is key in trying to deal with overcoming. As a male, you more than likely need 1850 net. Just my .02. I'm just as guilty as you, I'm working on it. A damaged metabolism takes a lot to overcome though, so try to do your best! I throw this calculator out a lot because I think it's far more reasonable than MFP:…
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Jennie - I ran my first full last year while running 4 days a week and my maximum weekly mileage (at its' highest) was 45 miles/week. I don't advocate (and will not advocate as a certified running coach) running high mileage as a general rule, it most does not certainly work for everyone. Effective mileage is far more…
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Love - Wow that's major! If I want to walk, I have to use an old pair of running sneakers (that still have enough tread but aren't good enough to run in). I just came off 3 weeks of running rest (from overuse stuff) and was cursing all the runners I saw when I was walking. Nita - IMHO 6 days is too much. Can you start the…
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I'm here, I'm here :-D Sorry Nita, I was running! Hi everyone, I'm Jill or JillyBean, JB...whatever :flowerforyou:
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Except it's not. You can get skin cancer from tanning beds. I had a friend's mom (who I was very close with and like a second mother to me) tan for her awful Psoriasis, she got skin cancer and then died from a brain tumour. I urge you to look into other options, steroids aren't the best option, but tanning beds aren't safe.
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I'm not sure that I'd want him. I think Tebow is over-hyped, but he has potential and a lot of years in front of him to develop into a better player. Manning was a great quarterback, but he's not going to last longer than a few years (if he even makes it through a season), honestly. I'd pick Tebow over Manning. Happy to be…
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Cooking Light is a good one, but Clean Eating is better!
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Electrolyte imbalance more than likely. Here's a quick, but good read on it: http://www.eletewater.co.uk/pdf/electrolytes_cramps.pdf Also, your legs are likely to be really tight as a result of the cramping. As a distance runner, I highly recommend picking up a high density foam roller. Not all are created alike, so read…
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I have the 405CX, no major issues here. I did fry the battery after a little more than a year, the warranty was void but Garmin replaced it for free. I really love my 405CX, it's no more quirky that my Polar FT60 that I use (it's just technology for you) and it's never caused any trouble on my workouts. Just something to…
