<p>MOfWC, as a bio/chemist by background who has not stayed in a Holiday Inn for a while, I think I’m still qualified to say that the numbers are good. :)</p>
<p>There is a guy in my class who dropped his weight from 420 lb to normal weight (looks about 170 lb, average height) because his trusted mentor once expressed concern that his weight and the resulting declining health would eventually put breaks on his stellar career. Wow. He did not share the details how he did it, but I suspect it was not through surgery - he and I are the biggest complainers if our breakfast lacks protein. He always has idad-style breakfast. :)</p>
<p>As MOfWC, I burn roughly 100 cal/mile when I run, give or take a few (without subtracting my BMR). Last time I burned that much was probably during our 11 miler in Kalalau (I need to find a race and train for it to get me into the habit of long runs). There are handy tables online that can let you estimate the ballpark caloric burn based on the weight and speed.</p>
<p>Resistance training can be good for fat loss in the sense that weight loss will be determined by one’s calorie deficit; the proportion of that weight lost as fat will be affected by whether one commensurately loses muscle, which will happen when protein is deficient or the muscles aren’t resistance-trained. So on a weight-loss diet, it can be helpful to think of strength training not as muscle-building but fat-burning because of the partitioning (rather than caloric) effects.</p>
<p>Low-intensity cardio won’t build lean tissue, but it can boost energy levels and promote health and cardiovascular fitness. If you avoid the trap interesteddad mentions of intentionally eating to compensate for perceived calories burned, exercise can also help healthfully regulate one’s appetite.</p>
<p>The satiety/sustainability factors of a diet do matter, certainly. They will vary significantly based on one’s starting body-fat percentage. If one is very overweight, almost any level of calorie deficit is psychologically tolerable because, as you stated, the body will easily oxidize endogenous energy from lipid reserves. As one approaches a desirable level of leanness, small deficits are the only smart strategy.</p>
<p>I had those numbers, I’d have to have rocks in my head to even consider cholesterol lowering drugs. And, I’m not a woman. There’s never been a single study ever that shows improved health outcomes for women from statin drugs. To the contrary, one recent population study showed women on statin drugs were more likely to get type 2 diabetes, although I don’t think you can sort out the impact of the drug versus the overall health profile of the group of women on statins…</p>
<p>Your LDL number wasn’t even considered high until the public heath guidelines lowered the targets (no doubt with considerable encouragement from the makers of Lipitor!).</p>
<p>Actually, without multiple “risk factors”, I don’t think your 127 would even qualify for statin treatment under the guidelines (i.e. insurance wouldn’t pay…). You aren’t obese. You don’t have high blood pressure. You aren’t diabetic. You don’t smoke. Age would be one risk factor. The only other one (off the top of my head) would be a family history of heart disease.</p>
<p>There is a big event in town April 30 that I think I’m going to do the 5k for - there is a half marathon also , but the 5k alone takes 1500 participants - to me, that’s alot!</p>
<p>In my local race, half of the participants are walkers. It’s a big corporate event so companies push their employees to show up and you can see the corporate logos on groups of people. I believe that many companies pay the entrance fees for their employees and many employers set up company tents on the grounds.</p>
<p>5 miles today indoors. I had plans for more and an outdoor run but I ran into logistics problems and just decided to go with five for the day. I do plan on doing some core work and stretching at home tonight. I’m generally happy when I get more than 4 miles in per day as I’m trying to get my average back to 4. It’s around 3.83 today. Scale also indicated -21.5 today - unfortunately I am very, very, very hungry. There’s a pizza shop near the gas station and I need a fillup tonight.</p>
<p>Yep larger the race more chance that walkers will be participating . But on the flip side larger races usually make it harder for an age group medal. </p>
<p>Stretching and foam roller followed by 30 minute swim. Giving hip a rest.</p>
<p>I did run/walk keeping the HR low for 3.75 miles this morning when the temps were pushing 80 degrees, and added 2 more miles of walking tonight. Also added some basic strength exercises (squats, lunges, push-ups, dips). Had a close encounter with one turkey vulture when I was running on a boardwalk. I’m not sure who was more surprised.</p>
<p>Woke up in the middle of the night with sharp pain in the tummy. The doc sent me for a scan, since I also developed a mild fever. What a great way to start the day - 2 cans of contrast agent for breakfast. Yummm… Not!
The bad news: pyelonephritis.
The good news: treatable with antibiotics; no appendicitis = no surgeries!!! I can eat now and get back to running in a couple of days when the pain goes away. Yay!!</p>
<p>Awww, BB. That doesn’t like sound like any fun at all… Sharp pains are not what any of us are looking for! Get better soon!</p>
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<p>What’s an ol’ (formerly) fat guy to do. Listening to the NPR link, the gluten-free vegan NIH guy, the NPR talk show host, and the morbidly obese Cleveland Clinic nutrition researcher got me so scared that I was going to keel over with a coronary after dinner that I drove straight to the store to buy salmon for dinner. But, by the time I was ready to start my workout, the poor L-Carnitine gut flora were so hungry that I could hear them screaming, “Feed me… Feed me…” So I had to give them a little snack of salami. Now, I’ll probably have to listen to an NPR podcast on colon cancer! Like Rosanne Rosannadanna said, it’s always somethin’…</p>
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<p>Back to the basement for me, except for med ball slams, kettlebell swings, high knee skipping, later shuffles, and carioca outside. Didn’t fall down. This particular workout is kicking my butt. My eyes were definitely bigger than my appetite when I picked the three core exercises. Next week, remind me not to pick all really hard ones…</p>
<p>Yikes, BB, I know that pain of which you speak. I hope you are more comfortable today. </p>
<p>It was in the '80s here today. Unseasonably warm. I went to the gym; 35 minutes on the elliptical, 25 on the treadmill. Two sabadog walks today. I’ve been awake since 4:30 am, so it’s looking like an early night here. Tomorrow will be C25K. Woo hoo!</p>
<p>Bunsen- oh no! But I’m glad it is treatable without surgery. Take care!</p>
<p>I know- what the heck ARE we supposed to eat? </p>
<p>3 miles low HR after work. Legs tired but not sore. I don’t complain about heat because I only allow myself one season to complain about and that would be winter! However, it does appear that we have skipped spring- at least for now!</p>
Do you think you’ll be doing any races this spring or summer?</p>