Exercise Challenge! Go for the Gold!

[DeltaDawn 0]

HI all,

I had a good weekend... my weight seems to be bouncing between 164 and 165... maybe the additional training?? anyhow I am really not focused so much on the weight as I am on the running. My long run on Saturday was a bit tough, but I did it. I ran 13 km in 1h 31 minutes... so I was pretty happy with that. Next week I reduce my distance and do 10 km for my long run and then build again the week after.

have a good week everyone!!!

[Eficka 0]

Hello all Im sorry I didnt post for so long but I went to London, let me tell you I got a bit shopping crazy and bought lots of stuff...Skittles as well...I ate lots of it and also Ben&Jerrys icecream, because we dont get it here and I gained like 3-4pounds but I have my period right now so Im not sure about the real weight gain:-)

But the 5days of shopping were great, of course I saw some sights but shopping is my thing now:-)

Im adding 5 sessions to my challenge cause I was walking like 8hours each day:-)

[guysis 0]

<p>Hi all, It's been a crazy, busy couple of weeks....................haven't worn my BB for over a week (it's that bad!). I have not weighed for over a week (it's that bad)...................was going in for a fill last week, but had an emergency septic sytem (plumbing) problem and had to wait around for the fixit guy and so that was that with the fill................have another appt on the 6th of Sept - such a busy life I lead (having fun)...........my friend from Martha's Vineyard is visiting all us girlies who visited her last summer and we're having too much fun to worry about food, exercise, etc......................I think I just needed a week/ or two off! Hopefully, I didn't get too far astray (lucky the band keeps me mostly sane)!</p> <p> </p> <p>Back to you all when things settle down.</p>

Just realized I have not updated my challenge days - it's not as bad as it looks......................I still have been going to the gym and walking - just not sure how many times - ah well, September is almost here!

[Boo 3]

Oh Betty, I almost called you yesterday because I was worried. I completely understand your frustration. Everytime that I am on the cusp of dropping below 159, the evil scale will register a 2 pound gain the next morning. Even patience is not serving me well! Yesterday I only drank two cups of milk and I GAINED!!?? How is that possible?

The good news is that with the leg pain, I still got out and ran. It has not been enjoyable the last few nights, but I did it. See how this group has helped me? I want to lay down, feel sorry for myself and eat ice cream. But the commitment to you ladies drives me onward!

My times have dropped to 9:45/mile. Experience has shown me that with persistent work, stamina, strength and speed will improve quickly. With that, I am back in training mode!!!

Hey Eficka, your trip sounds wonderful! I'm glad you are back!

[Eficka 0]

Hello Boo,I think we are addicted to scales my doc and my trainer told me not to weight more than once a week:-) cause during the day the weight changes...

Try to measure yourself instead:-)

After eating over during my trip to London I have been a good girl today:-)

[JulieNYC 4]

Betty, I haven't been wearing my bugg either -- I'm quite sick of it, actually. All I want to do is run my marathon and have my thigh lift. I kind of feel like with those 2 things, I'm at goal, whether I ever see the 130s or not. I guess I just have a bad attitude this week....

Eficka, glad you has such a good vacation and glad someone else other than me had skittles for once (wink).

Boo, congratulations for running through your leg pain -- 9:45 WOW! Once I get through this marathon, I'm going to do some speed training so I can at least run shorter distances at a faster pace....

[JulieNYC 4]

Got in 22.5 min of rowing and 22.5 min of elliptical tonight. Nothing like doing the bare minimum to meet the challenge, is there....

[Boo 3]

Haha! All that talk of Skittles and I tried one the other day. I wanted to like it, but just didn't. Strangely, I'm sick of chocolate, too.

So,this is my complaint about weighing only once a week. If you happen to weigh on a really bad/off day, it could ruin you for a whole week! I feel like I have to be accountable if I weigh every morning. But your trainer makes a good point that I'm ignoring. Weight does fluctuate. Why does mine stay pretty much the same (+/- 1 pound)?? My doctor has been weaning me off of thyroid medication over the past 9 months. This last drop has me really exhausted. That is really the biggest reason for the plateau, I fear.

My quickest mile was 9:00, so I'll be working to get back to that. My quickest mile EVER was 5:55 (in college).

Good night everyone! Get some good sleep and we'll start over tomorrow.

Now Julie, you are entitled to a bad mood now and then. Isn't it that time anyway? Your weight will drop again in a few days. And getting through a half-marathon AND a thigh lift are tremendous accomplishments.

Some of us may need to adjust our goals to focus less on weight (me).

[JulieNYC 4]

I did a 3 mile speed session this morning. It was HARD! I'm such a better runner with long runs at a slow pace....Anyway, I did the first two miles at a 9:09 pace. Then the third mile, I was dying so I had to slow down. Overall, finished all 3 miles at a 9:37 pace. Not too bad....Lather, rinse, repeat on Thursday.

Boo, I can't BELIEVE you don't like skittles. You are not human (wink). next thing you'll tell us is you don't like babies or puppies. Haha. Seriously, GIVE ME YOUR SKITTLES then. Wait, no, don't give them to me.

I think I'm having a better food week. It's funny how this band works for me. I have very hungry "grazing" days -- several in a row -- then, just as I get scared and think I need a fill, I could care less about food for a couple of weeks in a row. I know I could look back and see that I've made that comment a zillion times. You'd think I'd learn. Anyway, even through the grazing, my weight stays constant, so maybe this is what life is like? Acckkkk!!

[DeltaDawn 0]

You guys and your sub 10 minute miles!!! Yikes I don't think I could get that low.

This morning I ran 5 km ( it is my fast 5 day) in a a 9:56 per mile pace and I thought I rocked!!!!!

My weight is still bouncing between 164 and 165.. but hey let's be realistic it is bouncing in the 160's!!!

I hope you all have a good night!!

Dawn

Banded April 4th, 206

montreal

358/165/158

[JulieNYC 4]

Yeah, my weight hasn't budged either, Dawn. I guess we're just at that point where the scale had us spoiled from month after month of 10+ lb loss, and now it's gotten realistic. I figure if I can lose 3 or 4 a month, I'll get to goal eventually....

[Boo 3]

I know this sounds crazy, but I ran at 11:30 P.M. tonight!! It was SO HOT today and was still 82 degrees when I ran. My running feels labored at this point, but, my first two miles were 9:10 each, then the third at 9:45. (I'm splitting my workouts now because of my leg) So we are all about paced the same.

Tomorrow I might try something really crazy and run in the afternoon in 105! Have you ever done that, DAWN?? haha!

And YES, I think SKITTLES are icky!! They are sticky and feel like I am swallowing sugary gum. Thank heavens! I don't need another vice!

[Eficka 0]

Ha ha ha Boo, you are lucky that you dont like Skittles I could eat like one pound each day. Im just glad that we cant get it here:-)

I was working out with my trainer yesterday and it was good:-)

[JulieNYC 4]

Boo, I ran in 97 degree heat with 95% humidity when I was in AL a couple of weeks ago. It wasn't too bad as long as I stayed hydrated. I'm good with heat though -- bad with cold. Don't know why I live in what I affectionately call "Yankeeland."

Ahhh, sugary Gummy skittles -- YUUUUMMMMMMM. Wink.

Have yall ever seen the exercise clothes brand Lululemon? I'm addicted. The sport tank, deep V rocks my world. So pretty, yet supportive enough. Betty, you might like their stuff for your Nia class -- most of their things are designed for Yoga not for running....

Trainer tonight, 4 mile speed session tomorrow. Woohoo!

[DeltaDawn 0]

Hi Everyone,

Julie... I see you are now hooked on Lululemon too. Did you go to the store I recommended?? I love their running pants, socks and I found a sports bra that works... and you get the cutest bag when you buy stuff!!! YEAH.

Boo... I have run a few times in the heat (southern Ontario can get to be around 100 with high humidity in the summer- that's when I visit my family and am not in the Arcitc) but I hate it!!! I will take -35 with the windchill at -55 anytime!!! My last run was cool and windy and it was best time ever... go figure!!!

I am feeling good- even if the scale are stuck. But like you Julie I will get where I am going. I figure I have 7 lbs to go to the next goal and 17 to my final... so if it takes me a year then so be it. Right now I figure 2 lbs a month is good.

Ihope you all have a great day!!!

Dawn

Banded april 4th, 2006

Montreal

358/165/158