Posts by leslee24

so how has everyone's week been going?  Mine has been so busy but I have been pretty good. Gave into some lemon scones though :)  I have found that if I just eat a salad for lunch I am able to meet my calorie goals a lot easier. 

spirochete,

if you don't mind i have further questions for you.  did your normal dr. diagnose you correctly or did you have to go to a specialist. I have an apt with my dr on friday.  all i know is I am pissy, stress more than normal but yet can't feel emotions very well, and very easily irritated.  thanks alot pm if you would

I too am going to try to make it this winter instead of my dreaded elliptical. My problem is I have no shoulder to run on because it is knee high with plowed snow, plus I don't want anyone to slide of the road and hit me since I run on a main road.  My other problem is traction. I am so afraid of falling!!  So yeah you crazy winter runners any suggestions?  I know you are out there I see  you!

well I really need motivation as well right now.  I was doing good for the summer and all of a sudden boom I gained 9lbs ugh.  I was running 5k 6 days a week and now nothing.  I was even weight lifting.  I am 5'4 and just weighed in at 165 I want to cry so bad, which makes me want to drink which makes me want to eat!!! I am a bing eater there I said it! :)  If you want to hold yourself accountable to someone feel free to pm me.  Good luck.  I think I will try to run a little tomorrow wow see you motivated me already. lol

Melkor could you tell me how you came up with these numbers?  how did you get 788 calories?  Could you give me the formula thanks

I need a replacement for exercise 2c on work out B it's the Squat jump to chin with knee tuck.  I don't have anything to do a pull up on, not that I could do one anyway lol

It sounds like a good program, the only thing I have read is you should do weight lifting before cardio not after.  That way your muscles are not fatigued and you can lift more weight.

About feeling sick I used to get that way.  Now I wake up have a cup of coffee and a piece of fruit, If i am really hungry I will have pb with it.  By doing your weight lifting first you should not become so dizzy.  Maybe start with your strongest muscle group first and let your body wake up a little bit. If you are working out at home just take brakes if you have to and eat a few bites.

how long have you been doing this?  4lbs I would be happy starting there :)

Melkor, This program needs to have a warning stating you won't be able to walk the next day!!! :) Holy crap, I did work out A this morning and I am already sore.  I love it.  This is great.  Thanks so much for the info Melkor, your the best. 

I do have a question for you though.  I know you are not a fan of long distance running but I would like to continue to run my 3 miles.  Should I do this on one of my days off?  Or is that to much you think.

rnjt if you want to go through this tortures program together get me updated

Hey you sound just like me!!!!!!!!! I was running 3 miles 6x a week and nothing! I am 5'4 and currently 157 ugh. Anyway I am giving weight lifting a try. Melkor just posted an awesome link and this is what I am starting. It has videos to show you how to do the moves. I love this. I'm sure I won't be able to walk tomorrow though :) anyway here is the link to the site and program. That's the other thing if you need structure this has it. They give you a schedule for each week. If you want a weight lifting buddy feel free to add me so we can complain about our sore muscles.

http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=158 9833

I do 5k about 4-5x week. Haven't lost anything.  Actually just got on the scales and gained 2 lbs in the last couple of days.  I am really trying to find the motivation to lift weights more.  I love doing HIIT

I believe I am going to start cutting down to only doing long runs a couple times a week and doing weight lifting and HIIT more.  I think you are doing great.  And if you do cut those few dam calories out it will help If you want a fellow HIIT friend feel free to add me.

I have a stretching question.  The tendon that runs down your ankle bone on the outside is really tight.  This morning I notice it really throwing my stride off.  Can I stretch this or just ice it?  I am sure it's from wearing flip flops all day long. 

What ever you do DO NOT RUN!!! that is the absolute worst thing you can do when a dog is approaching you

lozzle,  My form sucks at the end when I am tired :) lol  I really tend to shuffle and then I about fall on my face so I start to pick up me feet again :)

I run with my dog every time.  I only have 1 route I can do that doesn't have dogs running out to us.  It sucks but that's what I have to do.  I do always carry an extra leash with me that works like a choke collar in case I come across a stray dog.  And yes I do alot because I live in the country.  It has saved me alot.  I know how to handle dogs though, I train and groom dogs for a living.  I would always carry pepper spray.  A dog in "fight Mode" will not stop at anything, you can not piss him off anymore but you really shouldn't get in the middle unless you know what you are doing.  I found this on a website, it says it better than I can explain.

Safest way I know to break up a fight is to grab the most aggressive dog by the hind legs and pick its rear up like you are holding a wheel barrow. Then you back up pulling the dog with you. Since the dog is now supporting itself on two feet only, it is not likely to want to continue fighting, and it is very difficult for it to turn on you.

Don't worry about what your dog is doing he will come back, get the aggressor under control until the owner comes.