Yeah, I'm only doing 5 reps, but then with the hip dominant and knee dominant stuff right after, it just kills my quads and hammies. I think if I could do some of the power clean stuff instead, that would go a long way in helping me not over do it. That and being smarter about the weight I'm using. I may want to be a superhero, but I'm not there yet!
So yesterday I was pretty pissed at myself for having not gotten up early to workout, but I did manage to find the time and energy to run last night. The weather is so great here and I just couldn't resist taking the dog out for a run.
I did my usual route around my house with a little extra and figured since I'm slow and there are a lot of hills that even though I went a little longer time (38 mins) than I usually do, that I would still be under 3 miles. However, I checked my distance on the USATF website USATF - America's Running Routes - Map It which is awesome, btw, and I actually went over 3 miles! That means I'm actually improving, despite my inconsistent training methods. Or total lack thereof.
Also, I have been down to 168.4 over the last few days, so I'm hoping that will go down even further on Saturday, like it usually does (due to reduced stress, extra sleep, and this time due to AF being over!) So, I'm doing good on that front. Even though I haven't really been tracking at night. I've found that as long as I have a good handle on what I eat until dinner, that I do a good job of eating in the right amount of calories in the evening. This is good, because the less I can obsess over the food, the more relaxed and the less likely I am to cram in more calories, just because I have an extra 50 left over.
My only issue now is that I don't want to do anything but run. I have no interest in weights, and I'm really struggling to try to convince myself to get them in. Especially with the weather being so beautiful right now. I did start back with my Pilates class, so I will have that every Saturday, which is a great body weight workout, but obviously not the hard core weights routine that most of the ladies do around here. I think with the running (and the Pilates really) I need to start focusing more on just upper body and a little core exercise. I want my legs fresh for running and I know I can't do a serious leg lift on Friday and make it through my class (need the hammies and inner thighs fresh). I really like the Power Training concept and workouts, but they are killing me. I'm clearly not strong enough right now to get through them as I am so sore after each workout I can barely walk. I am thinking if I can just do something to keep up some LBM until the weather is no longer cooperating, that I will most certainly be less interested to run on the treadmill only and begin working weights back into the regimine, but right now I don't know what to do. I was thinking of going to back to NROL4W and giving that another go - but only 2 days a week. I'm just not sure. I mean, I don't want to be skinny fat, but at the moment, I really need to get the weight off more than anything, and running is the best means to that end, and it's making me really happy right now. I need sort of a maintenance program that I can do, so lifting won't kill me when I get the fat off, and whatever it is, I don't want to be sore for a week straight. Ugh, any ideas??
I did NROLW 2/week as part of Leigh's "don't overtrain" system... And I'm only doing Power Training 2/week. You could drop the 4th set (I think it'd still be a good workout with "only" 3 sets, especially in higher reps) - and maybe drop the weight a bit too if it's killing you?
Or, as you said, do something milder til the weather sux... I like lifting so if anything, I'd rather do 3/week lifts - I just can't control my appetite when I do that...
Hey there,
Just catching up in here. Things are looking good with your workouts and your running. I'm giggling at the challenge of getting the treadmill in, it sounds like something DH and I would have to do.
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I did NROLW 2/week as part of Leigh's "don't overtrain" system... And I'm only doing Power Training 2/week. You could drop the 4th set (I think it'd still be a good workout with "only" 3 sets, especially in higher reps) - and maybe drop the weight a bit too if it's killing you?
Or, as you said, do something milder til the weather sux... I like lifting so if anything, I'd rather do 3/week lifts - I just can't control my appetite when I do that...
Yeah, I'm still thinking on this one. I have Pilates tomorrow, and then I'm going to try to do some lifting on Suday, and then I'm LA at a hotel all next week, so I am just planning on running while I'm out there. We're right on the beach at Santa Monica, and while my mornings will be sucked away by work, the afternoons look pretty open, so I hope to be out there walking or running Tues through Thurs. I guess I'll have plenty of time to think about what I want to do since I doubt the gym at the hotel will even have free weights!
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Hey there,
Just catching up in here. Things are looking good with your workouts and your running. I'm giggling at the challenge of getting the treadmill in, it sounds like something DH and I would have to do.
Hey to yourself! Glad you could stop by, I know things are crazy for you rigth now.
Yes them coming in with the treadmill was easy, but the couch moving was a mess. My DH got a little frustrated with one of the windows and may have punched the screen a little hard to get it out and may have put a hole in the screen that he didn't notice until a couple of days ago. He actually asked me where it came from and I told him HE did it! He was actually suprised. I told him screens don't take kindly to being punched! Men!!
Tried to do a 2 mile run last night since the weather was stunning again but the odds were against me. My HR rocketed up really fast (telling me that I was tired, even if I didn't feel tired) and since it was beautiful every neighbor with a dog, squirrel and rabbit was out enjoying it and it was just all too much for the beast to handle. I ran for 30 mins total, but those were not consecutive minutes, by any means! I think I ran 30 out of 50 mins outside. Some of that was warm up and cool down, but some of it was also stopping to have a conversation with Jordan about what defines good behavior when we're running. We're trying to learn that she needs to run next to me and not stop at every tree or what not to check for squirrels and sniff. All in all a frustrating run, but they can't all be perfect! Since I'm clearly tired I am taking a rest day today and I've got class tomorrow - and perhaps I could get a run in after Pilates.
And finally, in some really exciting news. I have one of these coming tonight!
oh man I really envy you the trip to Santa Monica. I have it on my agenda to go down and visit my daughter soon there. She lives right off the beach too. Ahhhhh... That is such a nice area and it is the home to many old school body builders. I used to love (when I lived there) walking to Venice beach and watching the people lift.
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Hey all, I am back! Things have been absolutely insane since I left. Work was so much harder out there with trying to be in meetings all day and then trying to catch up on work. Plus with the time difference, it meant I was up at 6 or 7 am out there and working until well after 6 or 7pm (at least - i worked to midnight one night). Long, painful days. I did manage to get two workouts in. I ran on the bike path from Santa Monica to the memorial at Venice Beach (almost to muscle beach) and back. It was about 3.5 miles and absolutely gorgeous. Then I tried running on the treadmill on Thursday, but my knees were hurting so I ran a mile and biked 10 mins. Pretty pathetic, but I was sweating pretty good.
Unfortunately, this little bit of working out was not able to counter act all the sitting on my duff in meetings, and the stupid eating/drinking that I did out there. I'm up 2.5 lbs. Even after I've had a stomach bug for the last couple of days, and my eating has been erratic. That's about all the weight I had lost in September, so needless to say, I'm not pleased. I thought I had done better than that and am having a hard time imagining where all those extra cals came from, but they are there and have been since Sunday. I had been 5 lbs up, but that was water weight and disappeared quickly, so my hopes are not high for this weight to just disappear. And of course, pics are due on Monday. Yippee.
But, on a positive note, I did run 4 miles on Saturday. I can't remember how long it took, but it wasn't too bad. I am glad to be back at that distance, but haven't been able to do that since then, since I wasn't feeling good. I stayed home from work Mon and Tues. I'm here today, and am hoping to get a run in tonight.
Calls for work are ramping back up again and the new guy to take this stuff over isn't coming on until next Wed. - which it's great we're getting someone, but it means I have calls to do at night. Like tomorrow night. That just means I'm going to have to get up early to do my workouts. If I were smart I would try to lift tonight and run in the morning, since the runs usually take less time to do. I guess we'll see what I can convince myself to do tonight. Clearly, it has to be something!
Alright, I think that's enough grumpy/sad faces for one log. I hope everyone is doing well, and will take any hugs/kicks in the pants that I can get. SAD is really starting to kick in, plus being sick, plus the extra lbs and I'm losing the mental game big time. I gotta get my groove back!
ps. with all the grumpies, I could at least leave you with a pretty picture (or two!) I took of Santa Monica (even if it was from the last trip out there!)
I hear ya' on the weight - I'm also potentially looking at a 0 change month unless I drop some whoosh weight in the next day or 2... I WAS down by 3#, now I'm back to even (not entirely sure why - it sucks!)... I'm sorry the trip was tough - do you have to travel much more again soon?
On the other hand - your running sounds good, and I know you're going to get past this "bump" in the road and send those pounds packing (and send some friends with 'em!)...
I hear ya' on the weight - I'm also potentially looking at a 0 change month unless I drop some whoosh weight in the next day or 2... I WAS down by 3#, now I'm back to even (not entirely sure why - it sucks!)... I'm sorry the trip was tough - do you have to travel much more again soon?
On the other hand - your running sounds good, and I know you're going to get past this "bump" in the road and send those pounds packing (and send some friends with 'em!)...
Hang in there - we're in this together, ok?
Thanks!
We really do seem to be in the same boat all the time! I wish I was hitting your numbers, tho! I would be 5-10 off my goal weight
I think my largest frustration is just with myself and what I said I was going to do and what I didn't do. I was supposed to be shaping up to have a healthy body before starting trying to get preggers. Now starting (not to say it will happen quickly - but you never know) is about two months away, and I'm still way overweight. So mostly my angst is at my own lack of devotion. I'm going to try and not to beat myself up over what I haven't done and use the energy to focus on what I can do, but it is taking a very concerted effort.
Fear not, gentle reader, pigs will not fly by your window simply because I am posting a lifting workout. It was bound to happen at some point!
I decided to lift last night because putting it off wasn't helping anything. I am going for the Power Training format with one less set. I also tried to take it light on the legs, since they seem to freak out the easiest. I find it odd and strange that I seem to have a stronger chest and lats than I do legs. I'm sure there's something in there that can account for why my freaking quads are sore today even though I backed way off on the weights. I felt like I was using Barbie weights, and yet I'm sore. Very sad!
Either way, I got a lifting workout in and I'm proud of that. Even if my 9 year old sister could lift heavier than I do!
Nice workout - and cute pigs flying past the window too
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We really do seem to be in the same boat all the time! I wish I was hitting your numbers, tho! I would be 5-10 off my goal weight
Well, I AM 5-10 from my goal... and it still sucks big-time because I could (should) just BE there already
(although I might lower my goal but I'm waiting to see how I look and feel WHEN (not if) I get to 135 - I have to be sure if I go lower that I can maintain without a huge miserable daily struggle).
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I think my largest frustration is just with myself and what I said I was going to do and what I didn't do.
I hear ya'... I see people putting up wonderful numbers and great results, and I want to kick myself. But really... we're each on our own journey at our own pace. And at least we're going in the right direction. You could be thinking about getting preggers (and you'd better not be contagious when you do ) and have 50# to go, right? You're so close, and I know we can both do this. ok? deal??? good!
Nice workout - and cute pigs flying past the window too
Well, I AM 5-10 from my goal... and it still sucks big-time because I could (should) just BE there already
(although I might lower my goal but I'm waiting to see how I look and feel WHEN (not if) I get to 135 - I have to be sure if I go lower that I can maintain without a huge miserable daily struggle).
I hear ya'... I see people putting up wonderful numbers and great results, and I want to kick myself. But really... we're each on our own journey at our own pace. And at least we're going in the right direction. You could be thinking about getting preggers (and you'd better not be contagious when you do ) and have 50# to go, right? You're so close, and I know we can both do this. ok? deal??? good!
Thanks. I know it could be worse, and I def in better shape than some of the people I know who have had healthy babies, but I'm a little obsessive in that department, so it weighs on me sometimes (no pun intended )
Let's see, I can barely keep track of what I've done anymore. I think it was Thursday night I decided to do a "recovery run" that turned out to not so much help my soreness. The reason is, is that I've never been very good at recovery and I ended up pushing myself too hard. It worked out, though, because I did two miles in 22.26! That's 11:13 miles. I know it's still slow as all get out, but it's a heck of an improvement on 13+ miles that I have been running. So there is progress!
Also, yesterday, I went on a run. I had planned to do 4 miles, at least, and I was hoping to just run for an hour, just so I could say I ran for an hour. I started out too strong, and I knew it was going to bite me on the ass. Especially considering that I wanted to run for more that I usually run for - which should equal a long SLOW distance - and I got what I paid for. All of a sudden around mile 3 I tanked, BAD. But I pushed through and I got 4 miles, and I kept going, and I got to an hour, and I kept going and got to 5 miles! It was rough but I did it in 1:03 and change. Certainly not setting any records, but this is only the second time I've ever run that far at once, so it's pretty awesome. I want to keep adding one more mile a week to the long distance run. It's going to depend on how I feel and how the week has been, but I don't think it's an unrealistic expectation. I'm not sure where I'm going to cap, we'll see how it goes.
So, right now I'm focusing on my running. The one time in my life where I remember losing weight and it being easy, as in I wasn't trying at it and it was just happening, was when all I focused on was running. I think I've said this before, but I just need to reinforce it in my head. I guess I'm one of those people who needs to focus on a goal outside of weight loss, because clearly, focusing on weight loss is NOT working for me. When I was focusing on running, I lost weight, focusing on REPAIR, I lost weight, focusing on losing weight - I maintain! So there you go. Look at your own trending and do what you need to do, instead of looking at everyone else. I have a thick skull, what can I say?
Also, I've posted my stuff in the challenge, so I'm not posting it again here. It's pretty much the same three pics in a row over and over - no changes. Hopefully it's like I told Bytsi that the changes are inside. They are showing in the exercise, so hopefully they will show on the outside soon.
the changes are inside. They are showing in the exercise, so hopefully they will show on the outside soon.
That is the best type of change in my book. Once the change has been made inside the outside will take care of itself. On the running, I think your plan is a good one. Just don't put so much pressure on hitting a pace or anything like that. Even if you need to walk a bit to get the total distance then do it. Its more about being on your feel for a bit longer then what you did before.
Hopefully it's like I told Bytsi that the changes are inside. They are showing in the exercise, so hopefully they will show on the outside soon.
I think those are the most important changes of all. I tried to explain that the other day to someone asking about why this time was different for me. I really can't answer it, but the changes are more internal than external. The rest eventually falls into place.
You're doing so well Jes... the internal changes are the absolute hardest to come by. I remember you struggling with this badly a few months ago, so it's wonderful to see you in such a good place now!
That is the best type of change in my book. Once the change has been made inside the outside will take care of itself. On the running, I think your plan is a good one. Just don't put so much pressure on hitting a pace or anything like that. Even if you need to walk a bit to get the total distance then do it. Its more about being on your feel for a bit longer then what you did before.
Thanks for the well wishes in my log.
Thanks! I'm so slow, I don't think I can even think about pace right now. The only pace I try to keep is when I do a two or three mile run. The rest of the longer distances just have to happen however they happen. Usually I can get through without walking, but I'm not opposed to it if it helps me get through the distance.
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I think those are the most important changes of all. I tried to explain that the other day to someone asking about why this time was different for me. I really can't answer it, but the changes are more internal than external. The rest eventually falls into place.
Thanks! I can't wait for it to start "falling"
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You're doing so well Jes... the internal changes are the absolute hardest to come by. I remember you struggling with this badly a few months ago, so it's wonderful to see you in such a good place now!
Well it's good that someone else can see it. I kind of feel like I'm in the same place all the time, but I know there are changes. It's just hard to see when they are so very, very gradual.
Last night I figured I would do a two or three mile run to sort of recover from the 5 miler. I wasn't sure how the legs would feel once I got going, so I decided to wait and see. I also had to do a call last night, so I went home early and did the call while making dinner Thankfully once it gets rolling all I have to do is mute myself and listen to the call/watch the chat log. Nothing intense. So once I was done the call I didn't have all that much time, so I dashed downstairs and jumped on the treadmill. I guess I was working with some pent up energy from having to monitor the call because I went out hard and fast and kept it up for the whole run. I did 2 miles in 21:38! That's sub 11 min miles. The first mile was actually really quick - just over 10 mins and then the fact that I hadn't taken my inhaler before caught up with me I seriously need to put all my running stuff in a bag and tick off it's use so I make sure I hit everything. I've got feet to tape, body glide for my chubby thighs, my inhaler, HRM/Garmin and that's all if I don't take the dog. If she goes with me than I have her pieces and parts too! I always seem to forget something...
Anyhow, I'm thinking 3 or 4 miles tonight, depending on how I feel. I'm pretty awake and with it mentally, so we'll see if the body follows
nice job with the run! So do you use your garmin on the treadmill? I bought that foot pod for mine and used it once. It was so far off from the treadmill speed and distance that I gave up. Its been 18 weeks now since I use the treadmill, I don't know if I will remember how to even turn it on.
nice job with the run! So do you use your garmin on the treadmill? I bought that foot pod for mine and used it once. It was so far off from the treadmill speed and distance that I gave up. Its been 18 weeks now since I use the treadmill, I don't know if I will remember how to even turn it on.
Thanks. I bought the expensive foot pod and I couldn't get it to synch up the first time. I thought there was something wrong with it, and I haven't tried since. I'm pretty sure now that it is functioning, since I've got it to blink and what not, but I need to get the wrist watch to find the pod. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I should try tonight, and then wear the pod on a track run so I can calibrate it.
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How can you use a garmin on a treadmill....it's GPS???
You can buy a foot pod that goes on your tennis shoe and measures your foot cadence. You program it to say how long your stride usually is and then it does the math for you, much like a pedometer would. It tracks to the watch of the Garmin and gives you pace indications and such. It's really cool......if I could get it to work.
So yesterday was a rest day, and boy did I rest. I was soooo freaking tired. My legs felt like lead weights attached to my hips and I had zero focus. I barely made it through the day and by the time I got home I was toast. I went and layed down for about 45 mins and I had to drag my a$$ out of bed. I managed to make an okay dinner, but when I get tired I get grabby with the food. Anything I see is fair game. I mean anything, fig newtons, then green olives, then ham. Totally weird. I managed to do an ok job or restraining myself and made sure I ate a light-ish meal and no desert, but it was rough. I'm feeling a little more awake today, and it's really nice out, so that's helping a lot.
Tonight I have 4 miles planned. I'm thinking of running outside until I run out of light and then finishing up on the treadmill. I can't stand the thought of running 4 miles on the tready, but I'll do it if I have to. It's just so darn nice outside, why does it have to get so dark so fast! Or alternatively, why the hell do I have to work so late!
Anyhow, one odd tidbit going on with me. I was feeling like all my pants legs were loose yesterday - from business pants to jammies. I forgot about it last night, but I measured this morning and my thigh at the widest point is measuring a full 1/2 inch smaller than it did on Monday. Talk about weird! Weight is still the same and so is the waist measurement. I don't know if it will stick, but it's nice when you have thunder thighs to see the measurements getting better, now matter how temporary the improvement!
Boy do I hope so! It was still down 1/4" today, thought I'd check. I know I must be retaining some water with AF coming next week and the chinese food I had yesterday! I'm not up on the scale, but I don't expect this week to be down either. I always lose weight the week before my AF but then it doesn't show on the scale until the following week. I don't know that I expect to lose any lbs this week because I haven't been that good However, so far this week I've run 13 miles at roughly 100 cals each, so I think I'm doing pretty good Even if I don't lose anything, I'm not stressed right now. I am more worried abour fueling my runs and trying to be in a small deficit than I am wanting to be in a big deficit and have crappy runs. If my runs go well I will keep it up, if they don't I'm likely to quit. So there's the logic.
Last night was supposed to be 4 miles that turned into 3. I was hurting from being tired and it was late. I am ok with 3, though, because when I hopped on the TM I was thinking 2 miles and it was a struggle even to get on there since I was thinking of bagging the workout. So here's the math
4 miles> 3 miles that I did > 2 miles I considered > any walking I pondered > 0 miles I almost went with
Thanks for stopping by my log and encouraging me on my swimming!
Thanks, that's a great link. It's not looking good for me, though. The stores that they say carry it aren't anywhere near me except the Wal Mart, and I can't stand to give them money. I'll keep checking any of the random stores I go to, just in case
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Good job fighting through and getting in the 3 miles. Don't worry if some of your runs feel crappy. It happens sometimes, just stick with it.
Thanks! I'm always proud when I make it through the tough runs. It makes me feel really good.
Or total lack thereof.
I'm back! From outer space.....
Even after I've had a stomach bug for the last couple of days, and my eating has been erratic. That's about all the weight I had lost in September, so needless to say, I'm not pleased. I thought I had done better than that and am having a hard time imagining where all those extra cals came from, but they are there 
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