Posts by ishipop

I can totally see that in my middle. It's been really tough for me to get my belly under control. I thought that maybe it was because I've had two kids but I'm no longer willing to give myself an excuse. Getting real here.

A personal trainer at my husband's gym recommended that I keep my calories at 1300 cal and just try to replace some of the carbs I'm eating during the day with protein. So instead of just oatmeal in the morning, I'll add some protein to my breakfast and replace Fiber One bars with cottage cheese for my afternoon snacks. Totally doable. I will probably start shifting up to maintenance calories once I make it to 125. I'm getting my body fat tested in a bod pod next week so that should help me find a better way to gauge my progress. The scale has not really been my friend lately.

Thanks for your honesty! You guys are awesome!

Thanks so much for the honest opinions. I knew I'd find what I was looking for here!  I was thinking that I'd like to lose 5-10 more so I guess I was right on track. I want to look like I work out a lot. I want to look lean and toned so I'm ready to start making changes to my workout routine to get me there. 

It's true that it's slow-going once you get within a certain range. I sometimes get really frustrated with the process because I'm not getting the immediate feedback on the scale like I was when I first started losing weight. And there are definiitely days when I feel like I'm doing "all this work for nothing" and then I have a couple cookies to make me feel better. That doesn't help things.

So, I think I'll set my goal to get to 125 and then re-evaluate once I'm there. That's great advice.

(By the way, I went to a pump class this morning and I'm feeling stronger already!)

I've been feeling the same way lately. I'm 5'5" 130 lbs and have a small frame. I desperately want to lose 10 more lbs but my body seems to be holding onto it. Every time I get into the 120s I think I'll stay there but I always pop back up to 130!

That being said, I do believe that it's possible to reach your goal. It's just going to take a little extra work and a little more discipline. That's what I'm trying! Oh, and I've started adding more strength training to my week and I'm beginning to firm up a bit more.

Good luck in your journey! You can do it! (By the way, you do look great!)

Garmin says that I went an average of 11 mph. So I went to that site you gave me and looked to see how many calories I would've burned going 1 hr 9 min at an 11 mph pace and it said 413 calories. My Garmin, however, says that I burned 467 calories. 

Maybe that is because the Garmin can actually account for changes in speed. My workout report says an average of 11 mph but it also says that I hit a max speed of 16.7 mph. I don't know. What do you think the difference could be?

I'm 5'5". 130. Small frame. 34-26-36.5 And I wear a 4 or 6 in women's sizes and a 7 in juniors.

Thank you for validating my feelings on this! My husband says I'm being petty but I just don't think he gets how rude she is being!

Manta- believe me, there is nothing heroic about it. rather stupid, really. :) And I for one do think it is really cool that you see kangaroos and wallabies on your runs. Australia is definitely one of my must-see-in-this-lifetime vacation spots. Your post reminded me of this song that me 6 yr old learned in kindergarten this year- "Laugh, Kookaburra, Laugh" Ever heard it? It's his favorite and he always sings the chorus at the top of his lungs.

Back to the topic at hand- I don't love running on the treadmill but I really need to increase my speed and it's always the best way for me. That being said, I just hopped off the treadmill a few minutes ago. My boys were still sleeping and I obviously can't leave the house to run so the treadmill was my only option this morning.  Feels good to get the day started off on the right foot. (And this time, I had both the tv and the mp3 player on!)

Olivia- so glad you had a great run this morning!

A couple of years ago, I went to the doctor feeling lots of heart palpitations, lightheadedness, dizzy and disconnected. Come to find out, I've got low BP and now I have to take medication for it but only when it gets so low that it causes the palps and other symptoms.  My cardiologist also suggested a diet of steady small meals and LOTS of salt. He said to add salt to everything and cut out sugar. Completely. Or almost completely. It definitely helped get me through the bad spells. There were days I was so weak that I couldn't get out of bed!

Maybe you don't want to see the doctor but I would say if you have any concerns you should definitely check with a specialist.

Hey guys! Didn't run yesterday because of some major heart palpitations. It was seriously wearing me down. They are just a part of life for me and something I have to work with. The cardiologist just says to take it easy when they come. But it is so hard sometimes because I'm the type who as soon as I'm told not to do something, I REALLY want to do it! I've had them off and on for the last 2 years and I remember when the cardiologist first told me to ease off the running for a couple weeks or months- I really cried! Right there! That's when I knew that I was a true runner and I knew that I would run again. And I do! I could've given up and never run again but I was was patient with my body and now I run consistently and just listen to my body to know when to take it easy.  I'm feeling much better today and will probably be taking a sunset run tonight.

Cheers to all you runners! You rock!

I'm 5'5" and currently 133.5 lbs. My measurements are 34/27/37.  My goal is to get to abt. 122 and tone up.  I'd like to lose a couple of inches around my waist and hips.

I had a ton of calories. I didn't even bother logging them. (It would take TOO long!)  I had only eaten abt. 300 calories by the time dinner rolled around but at dinner I ate a turkey burger, turkey smoked sausage, french fries, 3 servings of cherry delight dessert and a ton of watermelon. It was a lot but I'm hoping that I still ended up breaking even because I ran 3 miles yesterday morning and played tennis for an hour and a half in the afternoon.

Back to the grind today!

Original Post by niccimax:

I got:

Tuna & Salmon Sashimi (4 pieces each)

Edemame

Miso Soup

 

:)

Shockingly feel satisfied... I would have thought I'd be hungry - so used to having 2 large rolls!

 I'm so jealous! Sushi is by far my favorite food and hubby and I only get it every couple of months. (It can be so expensive!)

Another great option at sushi places is the seaweed salad. It's SO yummy and really low in cals.

I once had a personal trainer tell me that weight loss is 90% diet, 10% exercise and that has always stuck with me. Exercise all you want but you won't see real results until you keep careful track of what you are putting in your mouth. It is true for me. I have been a diligent runner for the past 2.5 yrs and, although the amount of exercise never changes (abt. 30 min/day, by the way), I don't see changes unless I'm keeping careful track of my calorie intake. 

Just my 2 cents.

Congrats! As soon as you start getting that runner's high, it will be hard to stop! You should sign up for a 5k now that you know you can do it!

It could just be that you are tying your shoe too tight. When I got fitted for my running shoes the gal there told me to always buy shoes at least 1/2 to a whole size bigger than I would normally wear. She also showed me this cool way of lacing and tying them that keeps the shoelaces from causing possible injury.

Here are some suggestions for tying your laces on Runner's World.com. Hope that helps!