theginnyray Member

My first official half mary was in October of 2011, with my personal record of 2 hours and 9 minutes! I don't follow training plans, I just run. The three or four months leading to this race, I would run MWFS. MWF were 5-6 miles each, Saturdays would be 6-10 miles. I was also biking 3-4 times a week (10-15 mi each), and…

Really? OP, do what everyone else recommended - protein, fiber, water etc etc.

So, you're saying we should just go ahead and strengthen our whole body? :-) I couldn't agree more! Over my running life, there have been times where I was JUST running, and times when I would run and alternate some really basic strength training. I finally realized last fall that the times when I'm the strongest runner…

Bingo. No, you don't have to buy the shoes from your local shop. But they don't carry ALL of the same styles as some of the "cheaper" stores. A few styles crossover, but not all of them. I totally get it, I'm a bargain shopper. But the one thing I do not skimp on is proper workout shoes. It's a bummer that your local store…

Just curious, what are you eating that is healthy and doesn't involve veggies or fruit already? There are lots of ways to incorporate more. Can you unlock your diary, or give us an idea of what you already eat? I prefer cooked veggies over raw. Steam them, sautee them, bake them, puree them and add them to…

I rarely run without caffeine! I can't do coffee before a workout tho, gets my heart racing too fast, but I opt for energy gels instead. The "double caffeine" is perfect for an hour+ run.

My hubs is super supportive. Like a PP said, he better be, if he wants to eat :-) We mostly do our workouts separately, otherwise we'd have to get a babysitter. I mostly run and do some videos, he mostly bikes and lifts. When the weather is nice, we ride bikes and go for walks as a family. I never suggested or forced my…

I don't understand how you know this? You aren't her. Maybe she just gets a red face while working out. Good for her for getting a good workout. If you are really that interested in what she's doing, ask to join her sometime.

For those of you who are making your own bread already, do you find that it is cost effective? I totally understand the benefits - you know exactly what goes in it, no preservatives etc, but I'm just curious if you think you spend more on ingredients than you did on the pre-made loaves.

I'm also going to repeat what PP's have said - get analyzed for the right shoes. If you already have, awesome. What are you doing other than running? Make sure you are strength training - the whole body. I used to have occasional knee pain, mostly when I was running too fast/far/much - but when I incorporated some really…

If you really want to finish one, you just need to do it. There are days when I want to turn off Jillian, but I remind myself WHY I am doing it, and how much better I will look and feel afterwards. And I hate the guilt feeling I personally get when I turn a video off. Those are usually enough to make me continue. And I…

Partial HIPPO - but has anyone else noticed how much cleavage the OP shows in her photo?

To be honest, you WILL get passed (and probly by men and women twice your age). But you will also pass a lot of other people! It's part of the experience. You won't come in last, I promise. And if you do? Well, someone has to come in last. You still managed to finish before all of the couch potatoes, right? I came in 2nd…

How in the world did you get 1000 calories??? I made this the other day, with a slightly altered recipe (less cheese more cauliflower in the crust) and came to less than 400 cals for the entire pizza. And I used a full egg... Maybe 1000 is a typo?

It is TOTALLY worth it. You will be come a better runner with all-over strength training. It will make upping your mileage easier, and your speed should increase too (if you're trying).

Lots of suggestions! Do you have a husband/partner? Can that person get up early and make lunches? Or make dinner? How old are your kids? Are they old enough to help with lunch/dinner making? Do you utilize a crock-pot for busy nights? How about taking one Sunday every two weeks and cooking up a storm - then freezing all…

Biking is a great workout! My husband and I got into it last summer, just outside at first. We loved it so much that we bought a mag trainer for biking inside in the winter. I'm primarily a runner and my husband primarily bikes. It's a great workout that will really get your heart racing and sweat pouring if you put the…

Priorities. If working out is a priority, you'll find time. Just curious, what else are you doing with your time? You still have evenings, and early mornings to get your workout in. Bike or walk to work. Workout over your lunch hour. Find a gym closer to work/home etc etc etc. Lots of options!

A & D, closely followed by C & B

I think your side salad is totally acceptable. It's not like you said, "Well, I'm out of lettuce, so I'm going to grab a burger and fries!"

No. And it's not up to anyone besides YOU to decide how much is too much. I feel like anyone tell you that is too much, doesn't regularly exercise? That whole workout looks like it would take about an hour - 20-30 minutes for walking/jogging, 20 minutes for 30DS and what, 10-15 minutes of the other stuff? It's certainly…

My parents have a fantastic garden, and have for over 30 years. So naturally, when I bought my house, I assumed that I would also have a beautiful garden. What I didn't know was how much time they spend weeding it, or spreading grass clippings over it (which my lawnmower doesn't do, no bag) and general up-keep. It's too…

Thanx for the dressing recipe! For those of you who drink this, or sip it, or whatever... Did you find that it took some time to get used to? Is it an acquired taste? I cook with it on occasion, when a recipe calls and it's not usually enough to taste.

I think it's a great idea! About five years ago I lost a bunch of weight. I never stepped on the scale to start with, so I still don't have an idea of exactly how much, but I'm pretty sure it was upwards of 40lbs. I started exercising and eating better, and the weight just fell off. I knew I was losing because I had to…

Also wondering what you mean by "Meal Plan"? Are you talking about planning your own vs using a planning service? Or planning your own vs a food program, like Medifast or Nutrisystem? I plan my meals a week in advance, all meals and all snacks for the whole family. I've used planning services too, but I'd never, ever in a…

Bananas and apples Chicken Eggs Carrots Mustard Corn Tortillas Beans (black and pinto mostly) Oatmeal Honey

That is the exact analogy I was going to use. I think a lot of you are over-analyzing the compliments. Maybe you don't mean to, but step back and look at the big picture. YOU worked hard to lose the weight/get healthy/whatever and someone recognized it - not only did they recognize it but they took the time to say…

Congrats on your 3lbs, and running! I <3 running! You probly aren't gaining muscle from running, *maybe* if you were doing strength training and juicing, but not from running alone for a month. I took a quick peek at your diary - lots of fast food. I'd try cutting that out for a couple of weeks and see if you feel even…

I'm a big fan of baking them in the oven - broccoli, potatoes, sweet potatoes, asparagus, green beans, cauliflower. Pretty much anything will work. I coat them with a thin layer of EVOO. I do this with a brush, or have the veggies in a bowl and measure 1-2 tbs of EVOO and coat everything. Then throw them in the oven…

That does make sense. I heard him mention that the food in the house was different, but I was unaware of a reason - I guess I just assumed that there was something really juicy and fattening that he indulged on. [Also, I was channel surfing and skipped out to watch The New Girl. So I may have missed his low-carb admittance]