HELP!!! I wanna lose weight!

[lovelyivy84]

an alternative to tofu:

tofurkey sausages (I'd suggest the italian style ones). Even my decidedly non-veggie lil cousins will eat that, lol.

I made a stir-fry last week with those sausages, essgplant, orange and red peppers and portabello mushrooms. It was lovely! THe only luxury was the olive oil I cooked it with.

ETA: Just saw the bit about the marathon. Wow!!! YOU GO SOROR!

How long is the marathon? I ran my own mini-marathon in the gym this week just to see how far I could go- I ran/walked six miles! I Ever since I moved from AZ I have gotten really serious about working out and eating well again and I am dropping the weight I picked up there (yay). Thus far I have gone down a band size in the chest area, and I believe that my mid-section is slimming down. The booty hasn't gone down yet, but I have hope!

Not back to my old self yet, but at least I have it in sight. My new gym is gorgeous too, which is shallow, but helps, lol.

[Exquisite5]

[QUOTE=lovelyivy84;1430988]

ETA: Just saw the bit about the marathon. Wow!!! YOU GO SOROR!

How long is the marathon? IQUOTE]

Marathons are 26.2 miles. Many marathons also have Half-Marathon options, which are- you guessed it- 13.1 miles. A full marathon generally takes a first timer 3:50:00-5:00:00 if he/she runs or does a higher cycle run/walk cycle.

[lovelyivy84]

[QUOTE=Exquisite5;1431127]

Originally Posted by lovelyivy84

ETA: Just saw the bit about the marathon. Wow!!! YOU GO SOROR!

How long is the marathon? IQUOTE]

Marathons are 26.2 miles. Many marathons also have Half-Marathon options, which are- you guessed it- 13.1 miles. A full marathon generally takes a first timer 3:50:00-5:00:00 if he/she runs or does a higher cycle run/walk cycle.

I am intrigued byt his half marathon deal- I can't currently imagine myself doing 26 miles, but 13...that might be doable with some (a lot of) work.

[Exquisite5]

[QUOTE=lovelyivy84;1431135]

Originally Posted by Exquisite5

I am intrigued byt his half marathon deal- I can't currently imagine myself doing 26 miles, but 13...that might be doable with some (a lot of) work.

There's alwasy triathlon!!!! Part of the reason I picked triathlon was because I wanted to do an endurance event, but knew I couldn't run anywhere for 26.2 miles- just too much jostling on these used-to-be-a-sprinter knees and due to a ligament injury I've dealt with in my ankle for almost two years now. Also, I get bored really easily so I couldn't see myself completing a 2 hr training run.

Triathlon is great b/c two of the events are low impact (swimming and biking) and the distance you run in an olympic distance triathlon is only 10K or 6.1 miles. Now granted, I will run that after having swam a mile (a LOT harder than it sounds) and biked 24, but for some reason I could wrap my head around all that alot easier than running 26.2 miles.

Also, since you're training for a 3 sport endurance event your training is a lot more varied, which for me was good. (again the easily bored thing).

Thing about triathlon!!!

[lovelyivy84]

I can swim (poorly- but that changes with some work) but riding a bike is something that I never learned to do (hard core nerd).

I initially have a hard time running due to boredom, but I've found that with the right music it goes along really quickly- the latest thing is Timbaland's new cd. I have bad knees too, so in the gym I alternate between the treadmill and the elliptical trainer, which helps my knees feel a bit less achy. Best thing though is to go outside and run/walk someplace pretty that I'm not familiar with. Especially if there is a possibility of shopping at a later time, lol.

Plus the aftermath feeling really is pretty intense. I just feel so good knowing that I can do it. After one full hour it is quite the high.


I am going to work on the half
[QUOTE=Exquisite5;1431141]

Originally Posted by lovelyivy84

There's alwasy triathlon!!!! Part of the reason I picked triathlon was because I wanted to do an endurance event, but knew I couldn't run anywhere for 26.2 miles- just too much jostling on these used-to-be-a-sprinter knees and due to a ligament injury I've dealt with in my ankle for almost two years now. Also, I get bored really easily so I couldn't see myself completing a 2 hr training run.

Triathlon is great b/c two of the events are low impact (swimming and biking) and the distance you run in an olympic distance triathlon is only 10K or 6.1 miles. Now granted, I will run that after having swam a mile (a LOT harder than it sounds) and biked 24, but for some reason I could wrap my head around all that alot easier than running 26.2 miles.

Also, since you're training for a 3 sport endurance event your training is a lot more varied, which for me was good. (again the easily bored thing).

Thing about triathlon!!!

[Exquisite5]

Good deal!

I do want to let you all know since music was mentioned in the previous post that in most races, particularly running races, headphones/music/mp3 players are not allowed. They are considered to be pacing devices (which in reality music is) and also quite dangerous when running with 5,000 other people.

If you train with a program (like TNT) they won't let you train with music either so you can learn how to self-pace and get used to running and only having your mind to entertain you. Its wise to do this even if you train alone b/c if you've practiced for six months w/ headphones and then try to run race day w/o it will wig you out.

This was a big shock to me when I started training, so I thought I'd share.

[Ideal08]

Not even books on CD???? I could finish almost a whole book in 5+ hours. This saddens me to no END.



I am so glad you told us, Soror. That is so important to know.

I should have my whole life together by the time I complete the FPM. I mean, if I have to be with me and my thoughts all the time? This should be great therapy. I read somewhere that some dude memorized the Declaration of Independence and recited it on his runs. I'm cool on that, lol, but I did wonder why he did it, and I guess now I kinda know.

Delph: Thanks, chica!

Originally Posted by Exquisite5

Good deal!

I do want to let you all know since music was mentioned in the previous post that in most races, particularly running races, headphones/music/mp3 players are not allowed. They are considered to be pacing devices (which in reality music is) and also quite dangerous when running with 5,000 other people.

If you train with a program (like TNT) they won't let you train with music either so you can learn how to self-pace and get used to running and only having your mind to entertain you. Its wise to do this even if you train alone b/c if you've practiced for six months w/ headphones and then try to run race day w/o it will wig you out.

This was a big shock to me when I started training, so I thought I'd share.

[rho4life]

Originally Posted by Exquisite5

Good deal!

I do want to let you all know since music was mentioned in the previous post that in most races, particularly running races, headphones/music/mp3 players are not allowed. They are considered to be pacing devices (which in reality music is) and also quite dangerous when running with 5,000 other people.

If you train with a program (like TNT) they won't let you train with music either so you can learn how to self-pace and get used to running and only having your mind to entertain you. Its wise to do this even if you train alone b/c if you've practiced for six months w/ headphones and then try to run race day w/o it will wig you out.

This was a big shock to me when I started training, so I thought I'd share.

I've done numerous races in CA, including three 1/2 marathons and so many 5ks and 10ks I've lost track. I've NEVER had any race official tell me I can't wear my headphones, but it may be different for triathalons or biathalons. I haven't done TNT but I have talked to others who have, and they confirmed that they don't let you use music.