Posts by stevielyn

I would do the fuelbelt(http://www.fuelbelt.com/)...there is a nice padding on the inside whereas a camelback isn't really designed for the constant jarring in a long run... I just ran my 1st marathon last weekend and you will definietly need one if you are training alone!

Blondi- Thanks!.I eat about the same...I wasn't sure if it was too much or too little (since I'm 20 and still a 'teen') anyways, I usually just listen to the growls and answer as I also strength train 3 times a week..

Hmmm protein bothers your tummy? I get the fiber and fat..but I have upped my protein intake so I don't burn as much muscle...I also have a sensitive GI and I am VERY glad I've been testing out foods...during my 18 miler I tried gummy bears..bad choice and glad I did that training! I've been able to keep one type of goo in pretty well, and pretzels were a nice addition to that...as frightening as it to try, I'm glad I did during training and it helps SO much once you get into the higher mileage!

Good luck with training! Keep me posted!

i have the nike plus too..but haven't used it in awhile because it was very inaccurate but I think I also need to re-calibrate it...for the time being i have been using the link wrm2105 posted, but I'm planning on investing in a garmin sportswatch so I don't have to pre-plan routes and can rely on the gps.

As a personal trainer myself we are not all in it for the money! Yes, a lot are. I am a part time trainer as well as full time student and it is nice to have a part time job that I enjoy and get to work with people to help motivate them!

Yeah they taught me all those sales pitches but I think I have only sold one package, it's not my thing. I know I hate being pushed to buy so I don't push a sale. All my clients are from our sales guys and I don't pitch my clients renew their training packages once they see I'm worth their money. If someone doesn't renew, I ask if it's because of my training so I can learn to be a better trainer but most of the time it's the money because our club's rate isn't the cheapest and I understand and never push it.

So don't stereotype pleaseeee! I love to workout and I love people and this job is helping pay for my books, I work hard and do my best to help!

oops yes I meant fat loss...sorry!

I run (maybe 40-45 miles a week) and I still got some little 'muffin tops'

I'm always told to do more weights! The more muscle you have the more fat your body will burn..

but it is also related to overall weight loss..I don't have much more to lose and my body took the fat from other parts (unfortunately lol)

I always get the chicken salad (dont remeber the name!) with pecans and craisins and chopped celery but lose the blue cheese and ask them to  just grill the chicken (otherwise it's done in a sauce/glaze) and dressing on the side of course...still very yum!

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CONGRATS!!!I know EXACTLY how you feel! Whenever I have a great run I get so excited and happy and when I tell my family and friends they look at me like I have twenty heads! So Great Job!

I also had a great run today! I have been out with an injury almost four weeks and today was my first attempt back and I did 7.5 miles in 1hr and 5 minutes outside in the 18 degree weather! I was SO happy because I thought I was not going to be able to do my marathon at all and to come off such a long rest and still be able to run that far felt great! I've lost 45 seconds off my time but I'm just happy to be running again!!!

So Keep up the good work! If you ever want to message me your excitement feel free

First off...I really like this post! I have been feeling awful about myself lately (knee inury so I do not think I can run my marathon and I have had terrible binges lately) so it is nice to sit back and look at the positives:o)

I LOVE my Back/shoulders....I have been working hard and working against  'the pink dumbell theory' and I have had amazing results with my upper body becoming toned! I can actually see my lats lol! I also LOVE my legs (well when I was still running :o( now they are losing their tone)

Thanks for the tips..

should have been more clear with the "good" and "bad" .I have those classifications as what's going to make me so sick that I won't be able to get to work or school and live my life like I need to and as what I know my body can handle so I don't have to worry about if I can make it through all my appointments at work or sit through class...

I do take the time and make my breakfast and lunch and pack snacks but my days are from 8am till 9:30 or 11 at night. I grab stuff as school to compliment what I usually bring but I can't even sneak snacks at work (I'm a personal trainer and I go from appt to appt which makes it hard) I do bring veggies as part of my snacks and I love hummus so I'll see if I can schmooze my dad into putting that on the grocery list (still haven't gotten him to grasp the concept of 100% whole wheat bread lol) otherwise I'll just go buy it myself...never heard of soya but I will try it--yogurt is one thing I really do miss :( I do bring whole natural almonds too...I usually pack egg whites on a wheat wrap to eat as I drive to school and have some piece of fruit with that..I bring an apple, banana, and clementine and eat those throughout along with the almonds, a kashi bar, a wheat turkey wrap, a bag of cut up veggies, and dry cheerios on my longer days I bring a can of tuna and have that quick on the go too...and usually grab a snack at school

When I do get home late I have turkey burgers and boca burgers that I put on the george foreman with a salad and any veggie I can find...I actually did just make a great chili with ground turkey and hominy ( unfortunately I don't like beans) to keep in the fridge for dinners...I'm trying! I'm so deteremined everyday to stop this binge I'm leaving post it notes to myself everywhere lol!

My new goal is to try and stick with the calorie sequence you posted above and not step on a scale for a while...it psyches me out too much...just want to feel good again!

thanks a million for the advice...I'm planning on meeting with an RD once I can rest up my knee and get back into my marathon training as well so I don't hurt myself (nutritionally)

positive positive you got it!

Lalabanana---I was hoping you would answer...I have been putting forth a lot of effort to make sure I am eating enough good stuff throughout the day. The thing is that I have not been running all week (due to injury) and lifted only twice because school has started once again but I am still waking up and eating and it's mainly junk food (ugh)

And in reference to that thread I am no longer 122lbs....closer to 128-129 and not so active as of right now...so I do not even know what I should be aiming for intake...I do not have the time to lift now so my lifting days will be back to 2-3 times a week and hopefully I can hop back into training monday or tuesday.

I had finally got out of the 'numbers' mindset and into 'how I feel' and friday just ruined that...now I'm mentally tormenting myself. I really would just feel a whole lot better if I could stop the unecessary night-eating..when my tumm growls at night I do feed it, but most instances I just do it 2x's a night with no growling!

advice?

I've been wondering the same thing myself..I run 6-8 miles a day, around 40-45 per week as well as some light weight training and usually an additional 20-40 minutes of cardio after my run..with that some days I was eating around 2000-2400 a day and I don't know if that was too much?I'm not really looking to lose much maybe 2 or 3 pounds if it happens great if not I'd like to maintain where I'm at..

just a tip...I'm a personal trainer at my local gym and when I got certified I was taught that the HR monitors on the machines are very inaccurate and not to go by what they say....just an FYI

umm ALL DAY! my parents are divorced so...appetizers around 10 then I gorge myself at 1 then head over to the other side of the family to continue with their appetizers and then another HUGE meal at 6 UGH. Christmas and Easter is the same routine as well, plus the boyfriends family

such a huge problem for me as well...especially when I'm studying chemistry or my FOOD classes (I'm a dietetics major) I Try and get a grip and I have developed quite an Orbit gum habit as I chew a piece of that or I make a cup of tea. Still breakdown sometimes though...