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OP here-
No, I only drink water and skim milk. I do have about 5 glasses of wine a week. I know that can pack it on. I'm going to do some weights this weekend. Anyways, my shins are starting to hurt a bit (nothing terribly painful, just a bit sore), so maybe I need a little break. I guess after decades of sloth and laziness, I'm going to have to be patient before I will see results. I also will be cutting out all white carbs, which I should have been doing anyways. I have a really balanced diet, if anyone has heard of Weston Price, this has always been the way I've strived to eat. However, I think I will go to a nutritionist and maybe I can get them to tell me exactly what I need to be eating and how much. I think if someone puts me on a plan, I will be able to follow it. My other problem is that I WFH and at times my job can get really stressful and I probably reach for food without even being aware of how much I'm shoveling into my mouth. Thanks! |
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Hi OP, I was an earlier poster, but had to respond again based on your last post.
I wouldn't cut out all white carbs -- that sort of extreme will just make you unhappy and (IMHO) is unnecessary. I find that moderation is the key. BUT I think the wine is killing you. Not literally, of course, but alcohol is all sugar and it prevents you from reaching your desired weight. I drink about 3-4 glasses of wine/month at most. Not only because of the empty alcohol calories, but I eat so much more when I'm drinking! Not quite as fun, I know, but if you are committed to losing 20 lbs. or anywhere close to that (and it sounds like you are), you've gotta cut out the wine. If you stop or dramatically cut back on alcohol, you will notice that you look much more lean because alcohol bloats. Think Madonna, who only drinks the rare glass of champagne! Also, sounds like your shins are just toughening up from your running. So don't stop running when you're doing so well! Just make sure you have good shoes, make sure you are stretching your shins before and after runs, and throughout the day do ankle "circles" and "flexes," as well as calf raises. Shin splits are awful, but you aren't there yet, so help your body get prepared for the impact of running and strengthen your shins and calves! If your shins continue to be sore, ice them down after each run. Ice is your friend after you run -- 5 minutes of liberal icing wherever you are sore will keep the doctor away and keep you burning those calories! Keep up the good work, don't bother with a nutritionist, and above all, don't get discouraged!! You must sacrifice to make a major change to your body, but it will be worth it! |
Anonymous
| although yoga is not the highest calorie burner, it does increase circulation and metabolism by loosening everything, improving organ function, allowing the fat to get out of your system easier when you do cardio or weight training. Many underestimate the effects of stretching because it doesn't make you sweat, but if you have super tight muscles, it makes it hard for the fat to disappear. |
Anonymous
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I'm a lifelong runner but when I've had periods where I had to lay off (injury, etc.) I notice that I don't really lose weight until I'm up to 20-25 miles a week. So...I'd do maybe 3 4 milers during the week and one 'long' run of 7-10 on the weekend.
I would advise you to pick a race in the Spring, like maybe the Cherry Blossom 10 miler. You can slowly build up your running until the race, which is in April. It is great to have a goal and you will feel great about yourself when you cross the finish line. And I would bet you would be happy with your weight by then. Just be sure to cross train, stretch and take care of your body to avoid injury. |
Anonymous
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OP- do you keep track of your heart rate when you jog? I have a heart monitor and I know what my heart range should be given age and weight etc.- when i see myself going on the high end, i slow down.. if your heart goes too fast, it's actually counterproductive- it puts your body in a bad overdrive..
this might help.. I know that sometimes my heart rate can go up (or not be high enough) so I try to work within the range to see results.. http://exercise.about.com/cs/fitnesstools/l/bl_THR.htm |
Anonymous
I could not imagine being able to run 10 miles by April. At my current rate of an extra mile every 7 weeks, it would take me over a year to get to 10 miles! However, I would be thrilled if I could do that. I have thought of signing up for a 10K though, heck if I could do a 5K by fall I would be excited! Even though I'm not losing weight like I hoped, I really am enjoying being able to accomplish what I have so far. Like I said, I never really exercised my entire life and it just feels so good to get over the initial hump and drudgery of running and now finally feeling good while running, not like I'm going to have a heart or asthma attack! |
Anonymous
OP here again! Just saw this post. I clicked into the calculator and my max HR should be 114. I know that I am WAYYYY over that, especially at the last strech of my jog that is a hill of "death" to the calves. I would guess that my HR is at least into the 150s, minimum. I base that on the treadmill which is much much easier than running outside. I can run double the distance on a treadmill than outside. |
Anonymous
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Hi- PP here with the heart rate link- I thought it was low too- you may want to check out the AHA range- basically- i try not to hover too high .. how about these ranges?
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4736 |
Anonymous
| PP here again- ah- actually- the original calculator is kind of right- it takes into account how much exercise you normally do.. hopefully both links help a bit- i read this book on the heart rate and it really stuck to me how it's counterproductive going higher... i'd really recommend a heart rate monitor- i had one when i ran since unlikea t the gym there was no indication how high i was going (unless i was out of breath)- i learned to slow down when the heart sped up too fast.. |
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OP - great job boosting your mileage from 1 mile to 2.2.
However, keep in mind you (only) burn about 100 calories for every mile (of course, it depends on your pace, resistance factors (like hills), etc). when you are "leisure" jogging (can you talk or sing when jogging? are you out of breath when you stop?). Of course, unless you are all out sprinting and going anerobic (as opposed to aerobic) respiration and are running (as opposed to jogging), then sure, you'll burn more calories. So, playing devil's advocate, you are jogging 2.2 miles so you are probably burning 200 calories or so...that is one can of soda, one candy bar, a cup of yogurt, etc. So be very careful about how much input you have because your output (despite your sincere jogging efforts) may not be as great as you think. good luck. I've been in your shoes honey, so I know how darn frustrating it can be. |
Anonymous
Hitting the treadmill is great, but you have to remember some energy and resistance is lost in the mechanics of the simple fact that it is a machine. You turn the power on and it moves, right? It is doing work, gives off heat, and sustains motion. Of course, you too are doing work and using energy by making it move faster (so yes you are burning calories), but keep in mind it feels easier to run on it (like you stated above) because it easier to keep an object in motion (like the treadmill) than to "start from scratch" and stay in motion. |
Anonymous
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OP here. About the treadmill....no I've only ran on it 2xs. I can do 2.2 miles outside and double that on the treadmill. I don't count the treadmill and will only use it if the weather is really nasty. My neighborhood has very big hills that are HORRIBLE.
About the exertion question, no way, I cannot carry on a conversation, not even a little one. Am I out of breath? Oh yea, I give up when I'm pratically wheezing and dizzy. Its getting better and when it starts to feel more comfortable that is when I modify my route to add another hill or push on a little farther. |
Anonymous
| OP, if you're out of breath you're edfinately out of the heart rate zone- which explains a lot.. it's a very important factor to becoming fit and losing weight.. |