Guest guest Posted September 25, 2003 Report Share Posted September 25, 2003 Glenna, Are you sure your Diet Rite doesn't have aspartame? We use it too, but we can only get it with aspartame in it (also has acesulfame-K). Our daughter really likes it too and the artificial sweetners don't seem to be causing any problems. Also, I've never seen white grape (which sounds yummy!) or tangerine. Do you mind if I ask where you live? Thanks, Cammie > Hi...glad you are having good success thus far - hope it continues! > We experienced the same hunger complaints with our daughter in the > beginning. We tried to time it so we could offer drinks when she > asked for food. We have made good use of the Diet Rite line of > flavored sodas...white grape, golden peach, red raspberry, kiwi > strawberry, and tangerine. They'll have no effect on the diet > except for fluid intake (they are a free food). No aspartame > either. I froze them for her very early in the diet, and she really > liked them. They seemed to satisfy her for a little while when she > complained of being hungry. Although if your daughter doesn't like > cold foods, this might not work. We also use them to mix with her > shakes with a meal. It makes something like a cream soda. She > really likes the taste, and it gives her more fluid at mealtime, > which is a little more filling. Keep up the good work!!! > Isn't it a nice feeling to know you are doing something to help them > when you've probably felt helpless for a long time? > > Good luck, > > Glenna Steele > mom to Macie 6 years: ketokid for almost 2 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2003 Report Share Posted September 25, 2003 Glenna, Are you sure your Diet Rite doesn't have aspartame? We use it too, but we can only get it with aspartame in it (also has acesulfame-K). Our daughter really likes it too and the artificial sweetners don't seem to be causing any problems. Also, I've never seen white grape (which sounds yummy!) or tangerine. Do you mind if I ask where you live? Thanks, Cammie > Hi...glad you are having good success thus far - hope it continues! > We experienced the same hunger complaints with our daughter in the > beginning. We tried to time it so we could offer drinks when she > asked for food. We have made good use of the Diet Rite line of > flavored sodas...white grape, golden peach, red raspberry, kiwi > strawberry, and tangerine. They'll have no effect on the diet > except for fluid intake (they are a free food). No aspartame > either. I froze them for her very early in the diet, and she really > liked them. They seemed to satisfy her for a little while when she > complained of being hungry. Although if your daughter doesn't like > cold foods, this might not work. We also use them to mix with her > shakes with a meal. It makes something like a cream soda. She > really likes the taste, and it gives her more fluid at mealtime, > which is a little more filling. Keep up the good work!!! > Isn't it a nice feeling to know you are doing something to help them > when you've probably felt helpless for a long time? > > Good luck, > > Glenna Steele > mom to Macie 6 years: ketokid for almost 2 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2003 Report Share Posted September 25, 2003 Glenna, Are you sure your Diet Rite doesn't have aspartame? We use it too, but we can only get it with aspartame in it (also has acesulfame-K). Our daughter really likes it too and the artificial sweetners don't seem to be causing any problems. Also, I've never seen white grape (which sounds yummy!) or tangerine. Do you mind if I ask where you live? Thanks, Cammie > Hi...glad you are having good success thus far - hope it continues! > We experienced the same hunger complaints with our daughter in the > beginning. We tried to time it so we could offer drinks when she > asked for food. We have made good use of the Diet Rite line of > flavored sodas...white grape, golden peach, red raspberry, kiwi > strawberry, and tangerine. They'll have no effect on the diet > except for fluid intake (they are a free food). No aspartame > either. I froze them for her very early in the diet, and she really > liked them. They seemed to satisfy her for a little while when she > complained of being hungry. Although if your daughter doesn't like > cold foods, this might not work. We also use them to mix with her > shakes with a meal. It makes something like a cream soda. She > really likes the taste, and it gives her more fluid at mealtime, > which is a little more filling. Keep up the good work!!! > Isn't it a nice feeling to know you are doing something to help them > when you've probably felt helpless for a long time? > > Good luck, > > Glenna Steele > mom to Macie 6 years: ketokid for almost 2 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Hello there, I was very interested to read your post because we have almost the exact same body structure. I am 5'7" and I weigh somewhere around 175 right now, I am not weighing myself right now. I am also currently training for a half marathon that is on Sept 19th. I have always been a little over where the weight charts say I should be but I also know that my body carries weight very well. There have been times in my life that I have lost weight, when I was IE and didn't know it and wasn't obsessing about food because I was to busy doing something else and the best I can hope for naturally with my body is a size 8 or around 150lbs. Also that was before I had children so my goal right now is around 160lbs.Having said all of that, what is more important to me than losing the weight is having a healthy, obsession free, relationship with my body and food. This is what IE is giving me, with weight loss as a secondary result. I have learned for myself that if I make weight loss my primary goal I will ultimately fail and be miserable. I would highly recomend that you buy the IE book by Tribole and Elyse Resch, it could very well be the last "diet" book or program you ever spend money on. You can find used copies very cheap on Amazon.com.Blessings to you and your journey.Tana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 3-4 days of 3 mile runs can be a lot if you are not used to running! Have you worked with a trainer or anyone for guidance on the running? I found a website that I downloaded a small book that set up a training schedule for the 1/2 marathon, http://www.marathonrookie.com/. I am a little over half way through the 31/2 months and right now I am running 3 miles on tuesday, 4 miles on thursday, and 8 miles on sunday. When I started I couldn't even run a mile straight. I live in Hawaii so I hear you about the heat, even at 7 am its almost to hot for me to run. I like running at night because its cooler but my husband doesn't like me to do that. I only run outside for the long run and the tuesday run, on thursday I go to the gym. I also have a friend who did a marathon a few years ago and she gave me some tips that are really, really helpful. Here is some of the info she gave me:"First I worked out to run three miles outside without stopping. Then to go higher I did interval training once a week. There are watches that will set the intervals for you. Go to the shoe store u went to. Then set the intervals to 3 or 4 min and 1 min. Run for 3 or 4 min (whichever your body can handle). Then walk for one min. I liked using a track because then I knew how far I was running. But there are Internet sites now that can do that for you (track your distance based on start and finish). You can either run three miles first and then do your walk run intervals after that or you can just start you walk run right at the beginning of your run. Either way the first three miles are always the hardest no matter how far you can run. I would probably start with 5 miles then go to 7 then 8 then 10 then 11 or 12. Once you can do 10 you can do 12-13 no problem. I would keep the intervals at 3 or 4 minutes until you feel like you can get to 7 miles. Then I would bump it up to 5 min and keep bumping it up minute by minute. Some people stay at 3 or 4 and others go to 9 or 10. I reached 9 and plateaued. Sometimes I would hop on a treadmill and after 5 miles just keep running to 9 or 10 without stopping. Once you cross 7 your endorphins really kick in and you start to feel really good. In fact even after 5 miles it feels really good. When u walk for a full minute your body recuperates and pumps out more energy for the next set and by the time you get going you are pretty fueled up. I usually did the intervals at the beginning of the run. Mostly because it was so hard to get the first three miles in."I ended up not running any miles straight, I started with 4 minute intervals and now have worked my way up to six minute intervals. I've also had to skip the fourth day of training during the week a lot just because of work or other things getting in the way and I am still doing well with the training. I've also been doing IE for almost 4 years now, so I am pretty good at knowing when I am pushing myself to much and when I need to take a rest. I pretty much try to disregard what everyone else says about exercise and listen to my body while keeping a general goal in mind. My goal for the half marathon is just to finish the darn thing. If that means that I end up walking the last few miles then oh well. I can work on my time and endurance the next time I do it. I've learned for myself too that I need a new pair of running shoes at least every two months. I found out I like asics a lot so now I buy them on ebay for around $40 instead of $100 in the retail stores. Anyway, just file this info away for future reference on the running stuff. The very first thing you should do is work on getting the IE book. We are doing a book study right now and are only on chapter three so you could jump in pretty easily and that would be helpful for your experience. Good talking with you,TanaTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tue, August 3, 2010 4:06:22 PMSubject: Re: Hunger I haven't gotten the IE book yet. I had planned to get it a couple weeks ago, but decided to save my money for vacation. So now I am waiting til I get paid Friday to order it. I have heard about that other author, but haven't read that book either. I may look for it while I'm getting the IE book. Thanks for the recommendation. I am trying to build a base running mileage right now. It's been tough, cuz my legs have felt full of lead. I live in TN where it's humid and 90 degrees up until 9:00 at night, 105 degrees a lot during the day due to humidity, so that is not helping me out. I really would like to do the 1/2 marathon in Chattanooga next year. This past time they held it, it was towards the end of February. I haven't seen anything posted yet about the 2011 race. If I absolutely can't make that one, I want to do the one in April in Nashville. Right now, I'm not really hitting any long runs. Just trying for 3-4 days of 3 mile runs, so I'm pretty safe as far as worrying about the long runs and eating. I just want to be prepared for when I do start hitting those long runs, that it won't be a setback for me. I fall into setbacks sooo easily. That's good info about how long the body uses carbs. I had tried some of the Power Gels the last time I was training. They were surprisingly good! I was just not used to running and my body couldn't take the stress of the really long runs and building up mileage in a short time frame. I've always worked out, but never been much of a runner. I decided to join a friend on the Nashville 1/2 and began training in Jan for the race that was in April. Plus I skipped out on some of the shorter runs during the week, so it was just disastrous all around. Thanks so much for everything! I really appreciate the help! > > > > Hello there, I was very interested to read your post because we have almost the > > > > exact same body structure. I am 5'7" and I weigh somewhere around 175 right > > now, I am not weighing myself right now. I am also currently training for a > > half marathon that is on Sept 19th. I have always been a little over where the > > > > weight charts say I should be but I also know that my body carries weight very > > > well. There have been times in my life that I have lost weight, when I was IE > > > and didn't know it and wasn't obsessing about food because I was to busy doing > > > something else and the best I can hope for naturally with my body is a size 8 > >or > > > > around 150lbs. Also that was before I had children so my goal right now is > > around 160lbs. > > > > Having said all of that, what is more important to me than losing the weight is > > > > having a healthy, obsession free, relationship with my body and food. This is > > > what IE is giving me, with weight loss as a secondary result. I have learned > > for myself that if I make weight loss my primary goal I will ultimately fail > >and > > > > be miserable. > > > > I would highly recomend that you buy the IE book by Tribole and Elyse > > Resch, it could very well be the last "diet" book or program you ever spend > > money on. You can find used copies very cheap on Amazon.com. > > > > Blessings to you and your journey. > > > > Tana > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 3-4 days of 3 mile runs can be a lot if you are not used to running! Have you worked with a trainer or anyone for guidance on the running? I found a website that I downloaded a small book that set up a training schedule for the 1/2 marathon, http://www.marathonrookie.com/. I am a little over half way through the 31/2 months and right now I am running 3 miles on tuesday, 4 miles on thursday, and 8 miles on sunday. When I started I couldn't even run a mile straight. I live in Hawaii so I hear you about the heat, even at 7 am its almost to hot for me to run. I like running at night because its cooler but my husband doesn't like me to do that. I only run outside for the long run and the tuesday run, on thursday I go to the gym. I also have a friend who did a marathon a few years ago and she gave me some tips that are really, really helpful. Here is some of the info she gave me:"First I worked out to run three miles outside without stopping. Then to go higher I did interval training once a week. There are watches that will set the intervals for you. Go to the shoe store u went to. Then set the intervals to 3 or 4 min and 1 min. Run for 3 or 4 min (whichever your body can handle). Then walk for one min. I liked using a track because then I knew how far I was running. But there are Internet sites now that can do that for you (track your distance based on start and finish). You can either run three miles first and then do your walk run intervals after that or you can just start you walk run right at the beginning of your run. Either way the first three miles are always the hardest no matter how far you can run. I would probably start with 5 miles then go to 7 then 8 then 10 then 11 or 12. Once you can do 10 you can do 12-13 no problem. I would keep the intervals at 3 or 4 minutes until you feel like you can get to 7 miles. Then I would bump it up to 5 min and keep bumping it up minute by minute. Some people stay at 3 or 4 and others go to 9 or 10. I reached 9 and plateaued. Sometimes I would hop on a treadmill and after 5 miles just keep running to 9 or 10 without stopping. Once you cross 7 your endorphins really kick in and you start to feel really good. In fact even after 5 miles it feels really good. When u walk for a full minute your body recuperates and pumps out more energy for the next set and by the time you get going you are pretty fueled up. I usually did the intervals at the beginning of the run. Mostly because it was so hard to get the first three miles in."I ended up not running any miles straight, I started with 4 minute intervals and now have worked my way up to six minute intervals. I've also had to skip the fourth day of training during the week a lot just because of work or other things getting in the way and I am still doing well with the training. I've also been doing IE for almost 4 years now, so I am pretty good at knowing when I am pushing myself to much and when I need to take a rest. I pretty much try to disregard what everyone else says about exercise and listen to my body while keeping a general goal in mind. My goal for the half marathon is just to finish the darn thing. If that means that I end up walking the last few miles then oh well. I can work on my time and endurance the next time I do it. I've learned for myself too that I need a new pair of running shoes at least every two months. I found out I like asics a lot so now I buy them on ebay for around $40 instead of $100 in the retail stores. Anyway, just file this info away for future reference on the running stuff. The very first thing you should do is work on getting the IE book. We are doing a book study right now and are only on chapter three so you could jump in pretty easily and that would be helpful for your experience. Good talking with you,TanaTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tue, August 3, 2010 4:06:22 PMSubject: Re: Hunger I haven't gotten the IE book yet. I had planned to get it a couple weeks ago, but decided to save my money for vacation. So now I am waiting til I get paid Friday to order it. I have heard about that other author, but haven't read that book either. I may look for it while I'm getting the IE book. Thanks for the recommendation. I am trying to build a base running mileage right now. It's been tough, cuz my legs have felt full of lead. I live in TN where it's humid and 90 degrees up until 9:00 at night, 105 degrees a lot during the day due to humidity, so that is not helping me out. I really would like to do the 1/2 marathon in Chattanooga next year. This past time they held it, it was towards the end of February. I haven't seen anything posted yet about the 2011 race. If I absolutely can't make that one, I want to do the one in April in Nashville. Right now, I'm not really hitting any long runs. Just trying for 3-4 days of 3 mile runs, so I'm pretty safe as far as worrying about the long runs and eating. I just want to be prepared for when I do start hitting those long runs, that it won't be a setback for me. I fall into setbacks sooo easily. That's good info about how long the body uses carbs. I had tried some of the Power Gels the last time I was training. They were surprisingly good! I was just not used to running and my body couldn't take the stress of the really long runs and building up mileage in a short time frame. I've always worked out, but never been much of a runner. I decided to join a friend on the Nashville 1/2 and began training in Jan for the race that was in April. Plus I skipped out on some of the shorter runs during the week, so it was just disastrous all around. Thanks so much for everything! I really appreciate the help! > > > > Hello there, I was very interested to read your post because we have almost the > > > > exact same body structure. I am 5'7" and I weigh somewhere around 175 right > > now, I am not weighing myself right now. I am also currently training for a > > half marathon that is on Sept 19th. I have always been a little over where the > > > > weight charts say I should be but I also know that my body carries weight very > > > well. There have been times in my life that I have lost weight, when I was IE > > > and didn't know it and wasn't obsessing about food because I was to busy doing > > > something else and the best I can hope for naturally with my body is a size 8 > >or > > > > around 150lbs. Also that was before I had children so my goal right now is > > around 160lbs. > > > > Having said all of that, what is more important to me than losing the weight is > > > > having a healthy, obsession free, relationship with my body and food. This is > > > what IE is giving me, with weight loss as a secondary result. I have learned > > for myself that if I make weight loss my primary goal I will ultimately fail > >and > > > > be miserable. > > > > I would highly recomend that you buy the IE book by Tribole and Elyse > > Resch, it could very well be the last "diet" book or program you ever spend > > money on. You can find used copies very cheap on Amazon.com. > > > > Blessings to you and your journey. > > > > Tana > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 3-4 days of 3 mile runs can be a lot if you are not used to running! Have you worked with a trainer or anyone for guidance on the running? I found a website that I downloaded a small book that set up a training schedule for the 1/2 marathon, http://www.marathonrookie.com/. I am a little over half way through the 31/2 months and right now I am running 3 miles on tuesday, 4 miles on thursday, and 8 miles on sunday. When I started I couldn't even run a mile straight. I live in Hawaii so I hear you about the heat, even at 7 am its almost to hot for me to run. I like running at night because its cooler but my husband doesn't like me to do that. I only run outside for the long run and the tuesday run, on thursday I go to the gym. I also have a friend who did a marathon a few years ago and she gave me some tips that are really, really helpful. Here is some of the info she gave me:"First I worked out to run three miles outside without stopping. Then to go higher I did interval training once a week. There are watches that will set the intervals for you. Go to the shoe store u went to. Then set the intervals to 3 or 4 min and 1 min. Run for 3 or 4 min (whichever your body can handle). Then walk for one min. I liked using a track because then I knew how far I was running. But there are Internet sites now that can do that for you (track your distance based on start and finish). You can either run three miles first and then do your walk run intervals after that or you can just start you walk run right at the beginning of your run. Either way the first three miles are always the hardest no matter how far you can run. I would probably start with 5 miles then go to 7 then 8 then 10 then 11 or 12. Once you can do 10 you can do 12-13 no problem. I would keep the intervals at 3 or 4 minutes until you feel like you can get to 7 miles. Then I would bump it up to 5 min and keep bumping it up minute by minute. Some people stay at 3 or 4 and others go to 9 or 10. I reached 9 and plateaued. Sometimes I would hop on a treadmill and after 5 miles just keep running to 9 or 10 without stopping. Once you cross 7 your endorphins really kick in and you start to feel really good. In fact even after 5 miles it feels really good. When u walk for a full minute your body recuperates and pumps out more energy for the next set and by the time you get going you are pretty fueled up. I usually did the intervals at the beginning of the run. Mostly because it was so hard to get the first three miles in."I ended up not running any miles straight, I started with 4 minute intervals and now have worked my way up to six minute intervals. I've also had to skip the fourth day of training during the week a lot just because of work or other things getting in the way and I am still doing well with the training. I've also been doing IE for almost 4 years now, so I am pretty good at knowing when I am pushing myself to much and when I need to take a rest. I pretty much try to disregard what everyone else says about exercise and listen to my body while keeping a general goal in mind. My goal for the half marathon is just to finish the darn thing. If that means that I end up walking the last few miles then oh well. I can work on my time and endurance the next time I do it. I've learned for myself too that I need a new pair of running shoes at least every two months. I found out I like asics a lot so now I buy them on ebay for around $40 instead of $100 in the retail stores. Anyway, just file this info away for future reference on the running stuff. The very first thing you should do is work on getting the IE book. We are doing a book study right now and are only on chapter three so you could jump in pretty easily and that would be helpful for your experience. Good talking with you,TanaTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tue, August 3, 2010 4:06:22 PMSubject: Re: Hunger I haven't gotten the IE book yet. I had planned to get it a couple weeks ago, but decided to save my money for vacation. So now I am waiting til I get paid Friday to order it. I have heard about that other author, but haven't read that book either. I may look for it while I'm getting the IE book. Thanks for the recommendation. I am trying to build a base running mileage right now. It's been tough, cuz my legs have felt full of lead. I live in TN where it's humid and 90 degrees up until 9:00 at night, 105 degrees a lot during the day due to humidity, so that is not helping me out. I really would like to do the 1/2 marathon in Chattanooga next year. This past time they held it, it was towards the end of February. I haven't seen anything posted yet about the 2011 race. If I absolutely can't make that one, I want to do the one in April in Nashville. Right now, I'm not really hitting any long runs. Just trying for 3-4 days of 3 mile runs, so I'm pretty safe as far as worrying about the long runs and eating. I just want to be prepared for when I do start hitting those long runs, that it won't be a setback for me. I fall into setbacks sooo easily. That's good info about how long the body uses carbs. I had tried some of the Power Gels the last time I was training. They were surprisingly good! I was just not used to running and my body couldn't take the stress of the really long runs and building up mileage in a short time frame. I've always worked out, but never been much of a runner. I decided to join a friend on the Nashville 1/2 and began training in Jan for the race that was in April. Plus I skipped out on some of the shorter runs during the week, so it was just disastrous all around. Thanks so much for everything! I really appreciate the help! > > > > Hello there, I was very interested to read your post because we have almost the > > > > exact same body structure. I am 5'7" and I weigh somewhere around 175 right > > now, I am not weighing myself right now. I am also currently training for a > > half marathon that is on Sept 19th. I have always been a little over where the > > > > weight charts say I should be but I also know that my body carries weight very > > > well. There have been times in my life that I have lost weight, when I was IE > > > and didn't know it and wasn't obsessing about food because I was to busy doing > > > something else and the best I can hope for naturally with my body is a size 8 > >or > > > > around 150lbs. Also that was before I had children so my goal right now is > > around 160lbs. > > > > Having said all of that, what is more important to me than losing the weight is > > > > having a healthy, obsession free, relationship with my body and food. This is > > > what IE is giving me, with weight loss as a secondary result. I have learned > > for myself that if I make weight loss my primary goal I will ultimately fail > >and > > > > be miserable. > > > > I would highly recomend that you buy the IE book by Tribole and Elyse > > Resch, it could very well be the last "diet" book or program you ever spend > > money on. You can find used copies very cheap on Amazon.com. > > > > Blessings to you and your journey. > > > > Tana > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Awesome, thanks! I can do 3 miles of running, usually, when the heat isn't so bad. I pretty much just decided (lol, like 10 min ago) that I am just going to get up early on my running days and run before I go to work. If I want to make it by the end of February, I don't have much of a choice! I wish I could do some running at the gym, but running on the treadmill just makes me sooo miserable. I can barely finish a mile on the treadmill! It's crazy. When I trained before, I ran up to 6 or 7 miles before I started having problems. I haven't really worked with a trainer, I've just been trying to read up on the internet about running form and training programs and such to educate myself. Eventually, when it cools down, I want to look in the local track club and see what they can offer. I know they have group runs with veteran marathoners on Wed nights, but they go at 6 pm, and I just can't do that heat! Thanks for all the tips. I may have to do the 4 min run, 1 min walk just to make the runs less miserable right now. I'm not very strong, mentally, so that's something I'll have to improve as well! I can't wait to get my book. I'll probably order it tomorrow night, since paychecks are direct deposit for me. I love reading these success stories here. They are so inspiring! > > > > > > Hello there, I was very interested to read your post because we have almost > >the > > > > > > > > exact same body structure. I am 5'7 " and I weigh somewhere around 175 right > > > > now, I am not weighing myself right now. I am also currently training for a > > > > half marathon that is on Sept 19th. I have always been a little over where > >the > > > > > > > > weight charts say I should be but I also know that my body carries weight > >very > > > > > > > well. There have been times in my life that I have lost weight, when I was > >IE > > > > > > > and didn't know it and wasn't obsessing about food because I was to busy > >doing > > > > > > > something else and the best I can hope for naturally with my body is a size 8 > > > > >or > > > > > > around 150lbs. Also that was before I had children so my goal right now is > > > around 160lbs. > > > > > > Having said all of that, what is more important to me than losing the weight > >is > > > > > > > > having a healthy, obsession free, relationship with my body and food. This > >is > > > > > > > what IE is giving me, with weight loss as a secondary result. I have learned > > > > > for myself that if I make weight loss my primary goal I will ultimately fail > > > >and > > > > > > be miserable. > > > > > > I would highly recomend that you buy the IE book by Tribole and Elyse > > > > Resch, it could very well be the last " diet " book or program you ever spend > > > money on. You can find used copies very cheap on Amazon.com. > > > > > > Blessings to you and your journey. > > > > > > Tana > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Awesome, thanks! I can do 3 miles of running, usually, when the heat isn't so bad. I pretty much just decided (lol, like 10 min ago) that I am just going to get up early on my running days and run before I go to work. If I want to make it by the end of February, I don't have much of a choice! I wish I could do some running at the gym, but running on the treadmill just makes me sooo miserable. I can barely finish a mile on the treadmill! It's crazy. When I trained before, I ran up to 6 or 7 miles before I started having problems. I haven't really worked with a trainer, I've just been trying to read up on the internet about running form and training programs and such to educate myself. Eventually, when it cools down, I want to look in the local track club and see what they can offer. I know they have group runs with veteran marathoners on Wed nights, but they go at 6 pm, and I just can't do that heat! Thanks for all the tips. I may have to do the 4 min run, 1 min walk just to make the runs less miserable right now. I'm not very strong, mentally, so that's something I'll have to improve as well! I can't wait to get my book. I'll probably order it tomorrow night, since paychecks are direct deposit for me. I love reading these success stories here. They are so inspiring! > > > > > > Hello there, I was very interested to read your post because we have almost > >the > > > > > > > > exact same body structure. I am 5'7 " and I weigh somewhere around 175 right > > > > now, I am not weighing myself right now. I am also currently training for a > > > > half marathon that is on Sept 19th. I have always been a little over where > >the > > > > > > > > weight charts say I should be but I also know that my body carries weight > >very > > > > > > > well. There have been times in my life that I have lost weight, when I was > >IE > > > > > > > and didn't know it and wasn't obsessing about food because I was to busy > >doing > > > > > > > something else and the best I can hope for naturally with my body is a size 8 > > > > >or > > > > > > around 150lbs. Also that was before I had children so my goal right now is > > > around 160lbs. > > > > > > Having said all of that, what is more important to me than losing the weight > >is > > > > > > > > having a healthy, obsession free, relationship with my body and food. This > >is > > > > > > > what IE is giving me, with weight loss as a secondary result. I have learned > > > > > for myself that if I make weight loss my primary goal I will ultimately fail > > > >and > > > > > > be miserable. > > > > > > I would highly recomend that you buy the IE book by Tribole and Elyse > > > > Resch, it could very well be the last " diet " book or program you ever spend > > > money on. You can find used copies very cheap on Amazon.com. > > > > > > Blessings to you and your journey. > > > > > > Tana > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Awesome, thanks! I can do 3 miles of running, usually, when the heat isn't so bad. I pretty much just decided (lol, like 10 min ago) that I am just going to get up early on my running days and run before I go to work. If I want to make it by the end of February, I don't have much of a choice! I wish I could do some running at the gym, but running on the treadmill just makes me sooo miserable. I can barely finish a mile on the treadmill! It's crazy. When I trained before, I ran up to 6 or 7 miles before I started having problems. I haven't really worked with a trainer, I've just been trying to read up on the internet about running form and training programs and such to educate myself. Eventually, when it cools down, I want to look in the local track club and see what they can offer. I know they have group runs with veteran marathoners on Wed nights, but they go at 6 pm, and I just can't do that heat! Thanks for all the tips. I may have to do the 4 min run, 1 min walk just to make the runs less miserable right now. I'm not very strong, mentally, so that's something I'll have to improve as well! I can't wait to get my book. I'll probably order it tomorrow night, since paychecks are direct deposit for me. I love reading these success stories here. They are so inspiring! > > > > > > Hello there, I was very interested to read your post because we have almost > >the > > > > > > > > exact same body structure. I am 5'7 " and I weigh somewhere around 175 right > > > > now, I am not weighing myself right now. I am also currently training for a > > > > half marathon that is on Sept 19th. I have always been a little over where > >the > > > > > > > > weight charts say I should be but I also know that my body carries weight > >very > > > > > > > well. There have been times in my life that I have lost weight, when I was > >IE > > > > > > > and didn't know it and wasn't obsessing about food because I was to busy > >doing > > > > > > > something else and the best I can hope for naturally with my body is a size 8 > > > > >or > > > > > > around 150lbs. Also that was before I had children so my goal right now is > > > around 160lbs. > > > > > > Having said all of that, what is more important to me than losing the weight > >is > > > > > > > > having a healthy, obsession free, relationship with my body and food. This > >is > > > > > > > what IE is giving me, with weight loss as a secondary result. I have learned > > > > > for myself that if I make weight loss my primary goal I will ultimately fail > > > >and > > > > > > be miserable. > > > > > > I would highly recomend that you buy the IE book by Tribole and Elyse > > > > Resch, it could very well be the last " diet " book or program you ever spend > > > money on. You can find used copies very cheap on Amazon.com. > > > > > > Blessings to you and your journey. > > > > > > Tana > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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