Replies
-
all good advice
-
I began running last October with no lifting/muscle work. I ran a 10K and a 10 miler. I have signed up for a 1/2 marathon Thanksgiving weekend. This time, I have started doing the p90x muscle work routines 3 days a week and running 3 days a week. So far, so good. I have taken 40 seconds off my 5K time in the past month or…
-
I do think twice. I ask, "Do I want to waste calories on this?" I am able to eat much smaller portions of chocolate<---my weakness. I have even passed on ice cream when we take the kids out for it. I eat much less bread than I used to....even home milled, whole grain, home made bread is 100 calories per slice. I could eat…
-
It's just muscle confusion. Stick with it. You'll be insane in no time! :)
-
I agree...it's usually about 100 calories per 10 minutes. Might get a little more out of the elliptical if you put the resistance way up.
-
I second C25K. I've been running for about 8 months now. All outside. I was doing 45-60 minutes of a cardio work out, so I figured I could run for at least that much. So I started running when I could already run a 5k, so I started with a 10k training program. I did my first 10K in mid February and my first 10 miler the…
-
I weigh daily, but record monthly. Measurements are a MUCH better indicator than pounds. Think of food as fuel! My husband is one of those fortunate people who actually eats to live instead of living to eat. I have been there occasionally and it feels wonderful. Looking forward to getting there again.
