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[UnfitnessFanatic]

Hadnt been on the scales for a week or so but im down 2.5kg now on my starting weight and starting to feel like a runner again.  Eating better food has definitely helped the way I feel but got a bit of a cold at the moment so it's holding me back a little.  Still had my best session of the year this morning with 12x400m reps and a 1km time trial to finish it off.  Prob about 5-6sec off where i was late last year with my 1k rep but it's heading in the right direction.  Sounds like everyone is doing well.

[toolittletoolate]

Another steady week for me with 4 runs and an increase of about 10% on last weeks volume.  Running about twice the amount per week compared to when I started running last year.  2 Gym sessions planned for the weekend and no big nights out. Down about 0.5KG's so only another 0.5 to go.

[russell2pi]

Back to pre-festive weight, look like I am carrying even less fat but performance at weights training has declined so I dunno, have I turned fat to bone ???  

[theturtle]

I am overall 1.2 kg down since starting. Have to be happy with that, but frustrated that cant run much due to patella issue.

Ran 3 * 5km runs this week and lots of bike riding, knee still a little sore, but physio reckons it is OK. I get to run 3* 6km runs this week doing exercises on the knee, and see how we go.....Started back at outdor fitness group with my son this week, so this has been good.

Its interesting that food intake has made a big difference, I havenet been able to exercise much, but am eating lots of Rabbit Food. Cant wait till I ramp up a bit of running.  If I can keep the eating under control, I will be a shadow of my former self!    

Mrs T has discovered Michelle Bridges DVD.....she is very sore.

Great to hear of others news. Keep going!

[toolittletoolate]

russell2pi, on 03 February 2012 - 08:28 PM, said:

Back to pre-festive weight, look like I am carrying even less fat but performance at weights training has declined so I dunno, have I turned fat to bone ???

LOL, not sure that fat can turn to bone any more than it can turn into muscle.  It is not uncommon to find that as your body fat reduces (assuming you are already pretty lean based on your earlier posts)  so also does your strength.  I spent many years going to the gym and only lifting weights until I found running a year ago and realised how unfit I actually was.  I have gone from 88Kg's (about 20% body fat) to current weight of 76Kg's (15% body fat).  I still get to the gym twice a week to maintain my strength but my maximum lifts are about 10% lower now than they were.  Overall though I am fitter than I was so still happy.

[tomy2tums]

I'm still fat, not so bloated but still crave cake and beer.

Had to stop running for a few days last week as I was having bad pain in my knees.

Planned only to run Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week.
Mondays run still have pain, so Mizunos are out, and Kayanos are back.
Wednesday and Friday running should be intresting

[Unlikelyrunner]

82.11kgs today. Another 0.44kgs off, and 3.62kgs in total.

Only 60 odd kms this week but that included the Mt Glorious trail race from hell that stuffed me my legs somewhat.

[theturtle]

I am 1.5 kg down in total still a bit more to go. Mrs T is going well too. Its amazing how much better I feel without this weight.

Knee problems frustrating, stuck on 5 km runs 3 times/week for awhile and lots of bike riding, outdoor fitness class 2 times/week and exercises for the knee. I miss running! Cant wait to crank out a 20km run....seems awhile off for me.

Keep going everyone, dont fade....

[toolittletoolate]

Unlikelyrunner, on 10 February 2012 - 06:51 AM, said:

82.11kgs today. Another 0.44kgs off, and 3.62kgs in total. Only 60 odd kms this week but that included the Mt Glorious trail race from hell that stuffed me my legs somewhat.

Another 0.4 off is a great result Well done, and I love it that you 'Only' did 60kms this week.  That is nearly double what I've got in this week and sounds like a lot to me!!

Missed my early run this morning was a bit shady after catching up with friends last night and having a couple of beers !!  I didn't dare get on the scales this morning !!  On the plus side, I Did my first ever speed session this week and will run tonight to make it 4 for the week.

[Vilante]

I'm down 0.8kg this week so 2kg in 2 weeks which is awesome. Down 1.6 or 1.8 since we started. More importantly I've lost 3cm's off the tummy and 2.5 off the waist.

Still only doing 6km every second day with a funny ankle and swimming or cycling every off day. Had a great week diet wise though, this weekend I have 2 parties so next weight in might not be quite so good.

Keep it up everyone

[run4sanity]

Back on the run today - 11km by the beach! 2 1/2 weeks since i broke my toe and no pain! Still steady on the scales, but I think it will start to reap results when I pick up the km's. Hope you all are having a great weekend!

[russell2pi]

Still steady here - some slow conversion of fat to muscle with 5 gym sessions per week plus some embarassing thrashing around in the pool in imitation of swimming, which seems to trash my legs for the next day of running. I think what I need to face up to cutting is the grog. Is it worth it for 2 x 1 kg love handles? Hmm.

[chops]

Got to 87.4kg today, was at 86.something midweek but it didn't last. Third week at +100km running but always seem to be hungry, so it's two steps forward two steps back at the moment.

[russell2pi]

chops, on 11 February 2012 - 08:17 PM, said:

two steps forward two steps back at the moment.

+1 !!

[tomy2tums]

chops, on 11 February 2012 - 08:17 PM, said:

Third week at +100km running

are you sure you are on the right thread?

this is a thread for fat, lazy, unmotivated runners who need help.

you, Sir, are a hero!

one week, just one week, I will be like you.

[chops]

It has helped with the weather being unseasonal of late, I will admit to bailing one day running home from work. I got a little dizzy and had to ring the wife to pick me up.

[monocotyledon]

I'm a bit late but I'm in also!! Monday - Weds/Thurs I eat fantastically and exercise or run daily...By the end of the week I give in to a chocolate craving, move onto the ice cream then have a croissant the next morning and its all down hill from there!! Manage to stick with the exercise unless I drink a lot over the weekend. Not sure how to stop this cylce.. Have been wanting to lose about 5-10kg for about 5 years now and getting nowhere.

[toolittletoolate]

Time to fess up, I missed my Friday run due to going out Thursday night for a few beers.  Promised I would do a catch up Friday night but missed it mainly due to being too lazy after I got the kids in bed.  Got in 2 gym sessions on the weekend and went out at 05.00 this morning for a 11km tempo run but still dirty at myself for missing a run.  Going to NZ for a few days kater this week to a friends wedding so Km's will be down for the next 2 weeks unless I can sweet talk the misses into letting me get a run in when we are in NZ....fingers crossed

[Vilante]

It's been a good week exercise wise, very slowly getting my km's back up at about 1-2km's per week. Diet wasn't as good with a bit too much alcohol last weekend and a decadent meal and cake for Valentine's day that continued into Wednesday night cake too.

Lost 0.2kg's this week so glad it's still heading in the right direction

Hope everyone had a good week

[twosheds]

I feel so much better for eating properly again and losing a little weight. I am running much better too. I have found
that using a recovery drink after running ( immediately after) really helps me feel good and back up for training again
the next day. It also stops me from getting low in the afternoons and craving sweets.
i had an incident a few weeks ago when someone I hadnt seen for a while commented on how well i had been running
2 years ago when i dropped a little weight- ouch. Tell you what though- I havent put  a foot wrong since- and i can feel my running
coming good as a  result.
I also developed asthma last year and am getting that under control also- its taken a  little while but finally finding running really
enjoyable again after  quite a few months of feeling off. -not sure if  its the asthma, the weight or the diet- probably a combination
but I am feeling optimistic about running agian- and feeling fantastic.
Not sure of the weight change as i have stopped weighing after a run (which was just stupid)I now weigh slightly less before
a run than I did a few weeks ago after a run ( and in qld in summer thats probably quite a bit).
twosheds

[Vilante]

Sounds awesome twosheds, well done!

What do you have as a recovery drink?

[twosheds]

Vilante, on 17 February 2012 - 12:11 PM, said:

Sounds awesome twosheds, well done!

What do you have as a recovery drink?

I use Puresport recovery. It has a mix of carb/protein as well as electrolytes- in summer in Brisbane i losea  lots of salt and fluid

[Unlikelyrunner]

Only 55k this week due to a back injury that flared up on Tuesday.  No change in weight and I have a huge 2 months in front of me.

My forecast is 650-750kms and a 5kg loss during this period.

[theturtle]

Hi everyone

Still battling away here.In total, down 2kg which knocks all of the Christmas/New Year weight. I have still a knee issue, R2W another cool runner and local physio as been excellent, and his program has got me going to 7km three times per week and starting to feel OK on the knee....1 km/week increases for the next 3 weeks and then we will see. I cant wait to get my km's back to 60/week.

Nothing worse than a slow healing injury, but, I have been bike riding and doing outdoor fitness class with my son.  I have been focussing a lot more on diet, and while my exercise has been not much, diet has been really good...I have been having a play with a lot less carbs and more vege's...seems to be the go for me. Have dropped some weight, but havent felt tired or hungry. Cant wait to see what happens with some more exercise. I might even go for another 1 kg off!

Mrs T is very close too.  She fell in a hole (literally) this morning near the river and had to taxi home. One sore ankle will keep her quiet for a few days or more.

Best wishes to all, great reading your news....keep going!

Mark

Edited by theturtle, 19 February 2012 - 03:00 PM.

[Unlikelyrunner]

81.65kgs, down abt 1/2kg from 2 weeks ago and 4.11kgs down in total. 76kms of tough running knocked off this week as well and all primed for 6-foot track in two weeks time!!!

[chops]

Turned in another +100k week last week, briefly(very) managed 85.7kg. Only managed 60k this week as the tendons are feeling a it sore,going to ease back a bit more next week pre 6ft, maybe try swimming?

[theturtle]

Hi all

I am back!  A couple of 9 km runs this week, with a few 6km recoveries and the knee is not too bad.  Am going to run the 10km at Orange next Sunday with my son and a few friends, and then, will start to grade back to full training. Will aim for Bathurst half early May. Weight is off too. Learned a lot about diet, and my new mantra portion size.  Mrs T going well too with a couple of nice 10km runs.

Best wishes to all.

[toolittletoolate]

Good to hear you are back Mr T and you have lost weight too.  I know what you mean about the portion control but dont seem to have the will power for it.  A bit of a speed hump for me in the past 10 days, I have missed a week and a half of running due to holiday in NZ and not finding or making time to run.  That coupled with way too much food and a few drinks thrown in for good measure have set me back a bit.  Went for a 14.5km slow run on Sunday to make up for it and it was way too hard!!  Only 5 weeks till run for the kids so time to harden up and get back to training.

[Vilante]

I missed my weigh in this week as I was away with friend for an extended weekend. Said weekend and an injury to the foot meaning I'll be on my bum for a few days probably means this week will see an increase but we'll see how we go and will just get back into it this week.

Good to see people still making progress!

Edited by Vilante, 27 February 2012 - 10:24 AM.

[toolittletoolate]

Hi all, I hope you are all sticking to your programs and dropping those kilos.  Have managed to get some consistency back since coming back from NZ which is both good for the improvements but bad for all the little niggles and pains that it brings.
Have clocked up 34 kms so far this week with another 2 runs and 26kms to go to make my biggest week ever.  I am still not finding too much speed and only getting 4 hours sleep a night due to children who seem to wake alternately every 2 hours, but happy to just be out there running !!

Weigh in on Friday should be interesting as diet has been good this week but hunger has been insatiable as I do more kms.

[twosheds]

My training and eating has been going very well and my running is returning to happier times. i have also gotten
ontop of my asthma that developed late last year. Its interesting i have  lost only a small amount of weight by scales
but can feel big changes in the skin folds and people have noticed. it wouldnt be more than 2kgs at best but its obviously
a  vital 2kgs. feel much better for it

[theturtle]

I have lost 3 kg since this thread started, and am enjoying getting back to running...knee still has a few niggles, but currently doing 10km at around the 51-52 mins three times/week with a slow 5 km in the days between.  Pretty happy to be back, and will slowly grade up to some longer runs.

Have leaned heaps while not running much, now a lot more diet orientated. Smaller portions are the go for me.

...and apples!

Best wishes to all....keep going!

[UnfitnessFanatic]

Kinda lost the plot for the last two weeks.  Lost a very close friend who I used to run with a lot.  Had my first run today and ate a lot better.  Have lost a lot of the motivation to run at the moment and hoping if I stick with it the enjoyment will come back plus I need to stick to it, if my friend found out I wasn't running she would be very angry.

[theturtle]

UnfitnessFanatic, on 13 March 2012 - 06:31 PM, said:

Kinda lost the plot for the last two weeks.  Lost a very close friend who I used to run with a lot.  Had my first run today and ate a lot better.  Have lost a lot of the motivation to run at the moment and hoping if I stick with it the enjoyment will come back plus I need to stick to it, if my friend found out I wasn't running she would be very angry.

Hi UnfitnessFanatic

Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, sounds very tough for you.I hope you find the joy of running again soon.

Best wishes

Mark

[UnfitnessFanatic]

Thanks Mark it's been a tough last two weeks for my wife and I but we will pull through it.

[walker1st]

not using scales, but in mirror I can clearly see the full anatomy of my muscles and skin is getting thinner and thinner.
maybe bit surprising is that the most sub-skin fat is on my legs.
I am loosing it via nutrition, various lifestyles tricks and upper body exercises
the run-walk training does not seem to be enough challenge for the body as yet, but I am going to lift the game.

[toolittletoolate]

No weight loss last week despite a good week with the running.  Started my first hill running in prep for Puffing Billy so hopefully that will kick start the metabolism a bit.  The running is coming along well and I am starting to slowly see imprevements which certainly helps with the motivation.  Not all good though, missed this mornings run due to baby being awake most of the night again !!  Will have to try and do a make up run tonight as I realy feel I need the kms if I am going to keep improving.
I think it is time to get a bit more serious about the diet and star to cut out some of the un healthy choices, I dont think I will find that last 2 kgs without being much more strict....looks like it is by by Pizza !!

[Vilante]

So sorry to hear that Unfitness! Hope things are getting better for you guys.

I'm still coming down by about 200-400 grams per week. Doesn't sound like much but I think I'm losing more than that, definitely looks like it in the mirror. Only 2.4kg down since the start of the year but if you were to look at photo's you'd say it was 5-7.

Running is going well and finally steadily increasing the workload. Currently on a program leading into the SMH half in May so fingers crossed. With good diet and the increase in training for the half I hope the last 4 or 5kg falls off reasonably quickly.

[tomy2tums]

My second week in a row that I've run to work for all 5 days, feeling like a runner again.

The change back to kayanos have helped dramatically with the sore knees.

Also starting to form a plan to push to from 35km to 60km per week over the winter

[toolittletoolate]

Not a great week for me, children not well so sleep has been non existent so have missed 2 runs this week.  Have a 16km tempo in the hils planned for tomorrow morning so may have to extend this by a coule of km's to make up for lost time.  Doing the 14km at Run 4 the kids next weekend so no time to slack off. Here's hoping the kids sleep tonight !!!

[Unlikelyrunner]

I haven't changed weight for 3 weeks although my mileage has gone through the roof.  This week was 82kms, next week will be about 90km.

I am feeling faster,  fitter,  and stronger which is is coming from the hard work since January.

All I need now is some sleep!

[Supersam1979]

This is a great thread about weight.

many of you know that I used to be 105kgs and up to this morning have lost a total of 40Kgs - 65KG at the gym this morning after run. My feeling is that losing the extra Kgs has helped me go quicker - no doubt about it. I still push the same leg weights in the gym as I did when i was heavier just much more emphasis on one legged sqauts and those really good plyometric exercises for runners.

The majority of the last  7 kgs came off last year with me following the $2 a day eating plan for world hunger. Big eye opener over what can be achieved on very little food and by training the mind to overcome those feelings of perceived emptiness and carry on regardless.

Mileage is not as high as I was doing a few years back when I cracking out 180 in a week to heal a broken heart and just break myself down physically. Now I am more realistic and this week on 110KM and next week back off into the hig 90s again.

Keep on the good banter about this. If anyone wants more information about the $2 a day diet and is interested in doing something great for their fellow man and also learn some new appreciation for the food we eat and at the same time probably get quicker to then all the information is on my blog and we also had a thread going in the nutrition section. Amazing how well you can eat off $14 for the week.

Edited by Supersam1979, 24 March 2012 - 12:29 PM.

[theturtle]

Hi all

Just hit 4 kg weight loss. My knee still not right, but able to do 10km every second day. Its been the diet that has done it, great learning experience. Looking to re set some goals as I have lost a lot of fitness...looking to get back in marathon shape towards the end of the year now.

Great thread, keep going...

Unfitness Fanatic...hows it going with you?

Edited by theturtle, 24 March 2012 - 06:11 PM.

[monocotyledon]

Supersam1979, on 24 March 2012 - 12:27 PM, said:

This is a great thread about weight.

many of you know that I used to be 105kgs and up to this morning have lost a total of 40Kgs - 65KG at the gym this morning after run. My feeling is that losing the extra Kgs has helped me go quicker - no doubt about it. I still push the same leg weights in the gym as I did when i was heavier just much more emphasis on one legged sqauts and those really good plyometric exercises for runners.

The majority of the last  7 kgs came off last year with me following the $2 a day eating plan for world hunger. Big eye opener over what can be achieved on very little food and by training the mind to overcome those feelings of perceived emptiness and carry on regardless.

Mileage is not as high as I was doing a few years back when I cracking out 180 in a week to heal a broken heart and just break myself down physically. Now I am more realistic and this week on 110KM and next week back off into the hig 90s again.

Keep on the good banter about this. If anyone wants more information about the $2 a day diet and is interested in doing something great for their fellow man and also learn some new appreciation for the food we eat and at the same time probably get quicker to then all the information is on my blog and we also had a thread going in the nutrition section. Amazing how well you can eat off $14 for the week.

I did the same $2 challenge last year...Lost about 2-3kgs in 5 days! Am back to my pre weight though but no more. Considering doing it again this year though undecided..had some shocking headaches last time for the first day or two and was very lightheaded when running.

[Vilante]

The $2 diet sounds interesting.

I'm in the process of adjusting my diet again this week. I was recommended a book after mentioning to a mate i was on a plateau on losing about 200 grams per week. Interesting read though not much I didn't know. I just need to tighten up a bit more and go back to a food diary to make some more progress.

So down to 75.0 and a total loss of about 3kg since the start of the year. Very slow going (though I look like I've lost much more than the scales say) and still want to lose another 5kg, hence the diet re-think.

[Supersam1979]

monocotyledon, on 25 March 2012 - 03:54 PM, said:

Supersam1979, on 24 March 2012 - 12:27 PM, said:

This is a great thread about weight.

many of you know that I used to be 105kgs and up to this morning have lost a total of 40Kgs - 65KG at the gym this morning after run. My feeling is that losing the extra Kgs has helped me go quicker - no doubt about it. I still push the same leg weights in the gym as I did when i was heavier just much more emphasis on one legged sqauts and those really good plyometric exercises for runners.

The majority of the last  7 kgs came off last year with me following the $2 a day eating plan for world hunger. Big eye opener over what can be achieved on very little food and by training the mind to overcome those feelings of perceived emptiness and carry on regardless.

Mileage is not as high as I was doing a few years back when I cracking out 180 in a week to heal a broken heart and just break myself down physically. Now I am more realistic and this week on 110KM and next week back off into the hig 90s again.

Keep on the good banter about this. If anyone wants more information about the $2 a day diet and is interested in doing something great for their fellow man and also learn some new appreciation for the food we eat and at the same time probably get quicker to then all the information is on my blog and we also had a thread going in the nutrition section. Amazing how well you can eat off $14 for the week.

I did the same $2 challenge last year...Lost about 2-3kgs in 5 days! Am back to my pre weight though but no more. Considering doing it again this year though undecided..had some shocking headaches last time for the first day or two and was very lightheaded when running.

My advice to you would be to quit the coffee and chocolate before trying this one. You have to train yourself to be reliant totally only on water. I am getting close to perfecting this with a 40KM run recently only on a few sips of.

Also nutrition comes not only from food - learn to enhance and use those other things in life. The mind is extremely powerful and if it remains in the clear, it will push the body through limits you did not know existed. In this regard I found that meditation each day was useful.

Good luck with the $2 diet - you will save heaps of money and discover a new discipline in life. I came out of it sdtronger and so can anyone!

[Vilante]

Still losing weight each week, between 200 and 400 grams every week.

Down to 74.2 so only 4 kg's to go to my (new) goal.

Have given myself until the SMH half to hit 71 so on target so far.

Hope everyone is going well.

[Unlikelyrunner]

Im bang on 80kgs now,  down about 4-5 since Jan.


Mileage around 90kms per week steadily going up.

Proof in the pudding was a trail race yesterday.  Tough 25km hilly run, went a whole 19 mins faster than 12 months ago.

Pretty happy camper today!

[toolittletoolate]

Things seem to going in the wrong direction, did the 14km run 4 kids at the weekend , woke up sunday morning with the start if a cold but I dont think it effected by run. Felt fine after the run albeit a bit dissapointed with my time, wanted to be 2 mins quicker.  Woke up Monday and the cold has moved to my chest and I have now missed 3 days of running.  I have puffing billing in less than 5 weeks and need to find some more speed to have a chance of reaching my target time.  Need to find some more motivation soon or a big kick up the bum to get me back into my training routine.

[twosheds]

I am running so much better and have only .2kg to reach my target. In january I was running so poorly- we did at 1km Time trial
at the end of a training session and I could only manage 4:20- yesterday at the end of a harder session I did 3:52- felt brilliant!