tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post7539469920780533135..comments2024-01-12T05:15:38.548-06:00Comments on My Journey to Fit: Running, Weight Loss, Weight Gain?Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-9051098663711287632013-03-12T08:33:39.878-05:002013-03-12T08:33:39.878-05:00I'm finally willing to admit, in public, that ...I'm finally willing to admit, in public, that carbs are affecting my stomach size, too, and I have no excuse to eat them since, as you know, I don't run. I used to limit myself to two servings a day, but that fell by the wayside, as did my flatter stomach. ...sigh... I love bread, but bread does not like me. It's time to break up. ...sob... OR...perhaps I should start running long distances! LOL Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402408798054254211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-42863585129500291932013-03-12T07:14:12.366-05:002013-03-12T07:14:12.366-05:00Exercise helps me lose weight in the way that I ga...Exercise helps me lose weight in the way that I gain muscle, so my metabolism gets a little bit better in that aspect. I do agree that most of weight loss comes from diet, though.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-15897735640899845632013-03-12T07:12:40.703-05:002013-03-12T07:12:40.703-05:00I'm hoping to see a good change - you know I&#...I'm hoping to see a good change - you know I'll be reporting back! :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-68678444177396874932013-03-12T07:12:03.456-05:002013-03-12T07:12:03.456-05:00Unfortunately, carb loading DOES make a difference...Unfortunately, carb loading DOES make a difference in your long runs - well, unfortunate if you are trying to watch your weight.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-48391231002899294582013-03-12T07:10:56.436-05:002013-03-12T07:10:56.436-05:00Oh Deb, you must not be eating the right salads - ...Oh Deb, you must not be eating the right salads - they are so good!!!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-17387807087058747032013-03-12T07:10:13.336-05:002013-03-12T07:10:13.336-05:00I agree with you on short runners - we definitely ...I agree with you on short runners - we definitely work harder to cover the same distance!<br /><br />And you are spot on with the hyper focusing on healthy food intake. Spot. On.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-78003583955018507142013-03-12T07:08:43.222-05:002013-03-12T07:08:43.222-05:00Doesn't it seem like if you lose weight, you s...Doesn't it seem like if you lose weight, you should automatically gain height?Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-82948179923118964272013-03-12T07:07:59.571-05:002013-03-12T07:07:59.571-05:00What is this "weights" thing of which yo...What is this "weights" thing of which you speak? <br /><br />...Yeah, I need to do that, too.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-2903523052806649632013-03-12T07:06:27.875-05:002013-03-12T07:06:27.875-05:00"The Blobbies" - I think they had a Satu..."The Blobbies" - I think they had a Saturday morning TV show back in the early '70s. ;)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-50324163472806631612013-03-11T21:03:25.979-05:002013-03-11T21:03:25.979-05:00You are right, we are all different. Me? I don'...You are right, we are all different. Me? I don't run at all, and never will. I figure there has to be a better exercise for someone with legs as short as mine. Even my arms are t-rex size! The only thing I like about exercise is how it improves my mood. I don't think it has helped me lose weight much at all.Kakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147881066133817064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-61817223871357887672013-03-11T19:41:32.568-05:002013-03-11T19:41:32.568-05:00Interesting connection to make! I will be watching...Interesting connection to make! I will be watching to see how your food intake and feelings about it evolve as you move into doing more shorter races.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166689210558948213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-6558975266057748532013-03-11T19:20:32.393-05:002013-03-11T19:20:32.393-05:00I've been training for my first half and only ...I've been training for my first half and only recently realized carb loading is important. My long runs have improved a lot ever since.a happier girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09946104296368823743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-51206237631246210482013-03-11T17:29:31.425-05:002013-03-11T17:29:31.425-05:00Thats so funny!! You say you treat yourself to a s...Thats so funny!! You say you treat yourself to a salad. To me that would be punishment!! I really need to learn to enjoy a salad!!Debsdailylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520412949675963572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-52988749609888063602013-03-11T14:32:45.186-05:002013-03-11T14:32:45.186-05:00It's somehow reassuring to hear you all chat a...It's somehow reassuring to hear you all chat about how long running doesn't help you lose weight. That has certainly been my experience. Short running and walking consistently-maybe. But training- no. I've been on a two year mission to get healthier. Weight loss is part of that goal but really hasn't happened despite 1200 miles and several race completions. I think it's time to lazer focus on healthy food. P.S. Short runners should get to count extra miles. right?. I mean. Proportionally we're going farther. :)Bohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11704473606391758132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-59755223653565334132013-03-11T13:57:01.068-05:002013-03-11T13:57:01.068-05:00I'm not eating much salad yet and I can't ...I'm not eating much salad yet and I can't believe how much I miss it!! <br /><br />I gain after every race as you know. I'm not even 5 feet tall and it always irks me that no matter how much weight I lose, I'll never have long legs :)Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13857836351568153432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-70971460194948348822013-03-11T13:22:09.912-05:002013-03-11T13:22:09.912-05:00I don't think running in itself helps many peo...I don't think running in itself helps many people lose weight and tone up. There are some fast "flabbyish" 25 year olds running, just sayin'. I think the "eat more carbs" thing messes me up too (I read it as eat more of whatever I want). Looking forward to see how you train now. I keep telling myself I need to lift weights, but haven't gotten around to it much this year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219457885959637135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-78910609287055060422013-03-11T13:10:36.185-05:002013-03-11T13:10:36.185-05:00My imaginary me is okay at 5'6", but she ...My imaginary me is okay at 5'6", but she has small, dainty feet. :)<br /><br />I get the blobbies during the colder (and holiday) months, and I'm sure it's extra carbs. Fortunately that's only a few months and so far, it's gone away when I put it more outdoor activity and eat fewer grains/starchy carbs during the summer. Cammy@TippyToeDiethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547787031318303521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-29078111709449639032013-03-11T11:46:25.494-05:002013-03-11T11:46:25.494-05:00Do tall people ever imagine themselves short? I w...Do tall people ever imagine themselves short? I wonder...but I bet not, lol!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-26111425421440064172013-03-11T11:45:24.601-05:002013-03-11T11:45:24.601-05:00Maybe it's the "name that rhymes with bel...Maybe it's the "name that rhymes with belly" curse that we have?Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-45705543384659920842013-03-11T11:44:48.489-05:002013-03-11T11:44:48.489-05:00LOL, I hear ya on the 5'4" - that sounds ...LOL, I hear ya on the 5'4" - that sounds so tall!!!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-88266023780467198282013-03-11T11:37:58.783-05:002013-03-11T11:37:58.783-05:00You are so funny. I cracked up at your imaginary ...You are so funny. I cracked up at your imaginary self being taller. Have a wonderful Monday Shelley. Roz @ weightingfor50https://www.blogger.com/profile/01170490131384171109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-59392866605201593052013-03-11T11:11:46.539-05:002013-03-11T11:11:46.539-05:00So funny how we are all different.
When I was wit...So funny how we are all different.<br /><br />When I was with my running club, I was soooo hungry after the long runs that I think I totally ate any calories I may have burned plus interest. But I felt pretty darn good minus the muscle zones and blisters. Lol<br /><br />My belly is my hate spot too. Kelly Belly. ;)The Curious Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233027752619330266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-50685672416244697732013-03-11T10:32:08.372-05:002013-03-11T10:32:08.372-05:00People ask me if I lose weight during my cycling s...People ask me if I lose weight during my cycling summer days, but alas I just eat too much to really lose. I don't carbo load prior to long weekend rides, I just increase my carbs in general during that time of year and I ingest a lot *during* my rides to make up for the stores. I have found for me that I have to up the carbs with non grain stuff like potatoes and yogurt because I get really bloaty with too much bread.<br /><br />Sometimes I wish I could be an average height. Heck - I would even be happy to be 5' 4! Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781375451012608773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-65273557734919278822013-03-11T10:21:39.097-05:002013-03-11T10:21:39.097-05:00I bet there's a lot to be said for the occasio...I bet there's a lot to be said for the occasional shake up!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-36656807888856610602013-03-11T10:21:00.353-05:002013-03-11T10:21:00.353-05:00...and that's the thing - you have to decide i......and that's the thing - you have to decide if it's worth it. For a while, for me, it is...but I'm ready to cut back on both mileage and food right now.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.com