<p>And we still love Marilyn and Elle even if they are overachievers!</p>
<p>Now, for those of you who are backsliding, just let me report that over the last two weeks I have done some major backsliding myself. Moving mom to assisted living has been physically and emotionally exhausting and I have had a lot of food on the run, I have rewarded myself with food on SEVERAL occasions, and I just haven’t been getting enough sleep. Oh, and because I have been tired, I have resumed my coke habit. First one every couple of days, then one every day. Gosh I crave that stuff when I am wiped out. I did not drink any diet soda, I figured that was even worse in a way. At first my bad behavior didn’t seem to be having an impact, but the pounds did start to creep up and now it is time to get back to basics. The only good thing I did was continue to walk just about every day. </p>
<p>So - I know what I need to do. Eating at home and making my own food is a priority. Go to bed at a decent time.</p>
<p>:o. Never dreamed I could do it. But I’m still reaching for that elusive 50th pound - and bouncing up and down the normal/overweight border on the Wii fit. DH let MIL send him home with two boxes of Mallomars after his visit last month. OTOH I have bought some lovely new clothes! I still have five or so bags of large size clothes in the garage - figure I’ll jinx myself if I give them away…</p>
<p>I need to get my labs done (overdue by a couple of months) but this has been the year of oddball medical issues - since March have been to the dermatologist, ophthalmologist, gynecologist, dentist, endodontist, and next week the oral and maxiofacial surgeon. And DS is still looking for work which makes sweets a dangerous temptation. Anyone need a CS major in the bay area? To help me sleep better?</p>
<p>Twice last week I saw articles which discussed the importance of a good night’s sleep in losing weight. One of them had a whole scientific explanation about why you burn more fat when you’re well rested.</p>
<p>Thanks for psychological summary of Anderson method, Bungalowdweller. I think that psychology is important to help people lose weight and keep it off. </p>
<p>I won’t be weighing myself for a little while…on vacation in Boston/NH. D is going to take us to a place in Vermont that she promises has the best pancakes in the world. </p>
<p>I’ve also got a D looking for work in the Bay Area, Marilyn. We should get together for a bowl of virtual blueberries topped with Cool Whip!</p>
<p>Workinprogress, half the battle is being confident to know what you have to do isn’t it? There is a sense of control when you know what pattern you need and CAN get back at!</p>
<p>(1) RE: article above, I don’t even need to read it. Yes. They are.</p>
<p>(2) I came here because I need a HUGE PAT ON THE BACK. Just finished my first Couch-to-5k. Ouch! Knees are cranky. Right hip is cranky. But, like labor, I assume I’ll forget all the pain by the time I do day 2.</p>
<p>abasket–if you’re out there, please please please give me some encouragement. Even the eight brief stints reminded me how much I’ve really hated running pretty much all my life. How was your first week? I’m assuming you started out in better shape than I am? Yes–I did just complete P90X (hooray!!), but of course even very light jogging works some different muscles/tendons/something. Anyway. It was a lovely, cool, clear morning, I had gotten an old iPod shuffle from my brother to load the thingy off of iTunes (somehow ended up with the UK version so I had a woman with a cool English accent spurring me on), and I was kind of eager to get going. I think I’ll go start a list like I did with the P90X that I could check off every day (well, I didn’t exactly check it off–I gave myself blue stars). (Gave myself a big red “100 A+” yesterday when I finished.)</p>
<p>MyLB–Here’s your pat on the back…but take it easy! You are correct that running uses different muscles etc. from anything else. If your joints are “cranky” you should allow more weeks than other people to get to the 5K. It doesn’t matter if you take longer…If you overdo it in your initial enthusiasm, you will hurt yourself and have to take a break anyway!</p>
<p>My 2 cents, from a non-runner who periodically tries to run a bit but lacks the daily perseverance. And the knee stability. :)</p>
<p>MyLB, if you really hate running, I really suggest you find something that you like better even if it’s more time consuming. I run from time to time, but even when I did it regularly I never liked it. I find it’s much easier to do exercise I actually like doing which currently is a mix of being in a gym with friendly people, an elliptical where I can read, and reasonably long walks in the neighborhood.</p>
<p>Thanks, mom. (<–I like that!) I did try to mix in a tiny bit of jogging with my walks last spring and ended up with this awful goosefoot bursitis that sidelined me for over two weeks. Really painful! I will definitely listen to my body much more this time, although am not confident I can clearly distinguish “good pain” from “bad pain.” And I really have no plans to ever run a 5k, but would like to complete the program (or at least try to) and will definitely take it slow. (I was already thinking this morning that I might do Week 1 for two weeks. Really–I’m in no rush.)</p>
<p>I ran for years and hated it. But obviously there was something about it that kept me going and eventually I was crazy about it. That was 20 years ago and after raising a kid I’ll be starting all over. As others said, it’s important to take it slowly!</p>
<p>Oops–the “thanks mom” was for mommusic. I do well with being told what to do (cf: the P90X) so <at least="" one="" day="" in=""> I’m committed to at least <em>trying</em> to stick with the C-to-5k. As to finding something I really enjoy, I’m thinking that might wait until youngest leaves for school next year and/or we get our middle one through college and/or I retire. I’ve been r-e-a-l-l-y hesitant to spend money on a gym membership or classes in recent years, plus things I do in/start from home are just quicker. </at></p>
<p>Have a definite tweaked spot on outside/lower part of left knee–not exactly in the knee but more upper-shin area. I’m hoping it’ll calm down by Friday (aka “Day Two”).</p>
<p>MyLB–new running shoes properly fitted by the really cute guy at the running store helped with my sore legs.</p>
<p>I know what you mean by things being quicker if you can do them from home. I have a little barbell set and some dumbbells (plus a ball)…I can do a little weight training from home in less time than it would take me to dress and drive to the gym and back. Of course, sometimes it’s nice to have someone you have to answer to to motivate you to come out to exercise…</p>
<p>Someone besides your virtual work out buddies, that is…</p>
<p>Hey folks! I’m back! I abandoned the thread for a while because I was tired of the yo yo weight game my body was playing and was getting very discouraged. </p>
<p>I am 15 days into the 17 day diet by Dr. Mike Moreno. It is a good approach for me as it leaves very little to choice, at least for the first 17 days, anyway.</p>
<p>About a year ago, my husband brought home a bed bug from a hotel and we needed to empty the house of just about everything except essentials. When the bugs were gone, we brought things back in but I was determined to only bring back the things I needed and the things I loved. This diet is the nutritional equivalent of that process. The first 17 days are chicken, fish, veggies, two fruits and two probiotic foods per day, green tea and water. Gradually carbs are added back in, although in moderation. I like it and i am down almost four pounds.<br>
I’m feeling confident again and wanted to say hi and congratulations to those who have reached their goals or who have them in sight!</p>
<p>lmnop–I like the idea of getting fitted for some real running shoes. I <em>really</em> like the idea of waiting until the cute guy who works there is available to help me. </p>
<p>Actually I am quite grumbly this morning. DH knows everything there is to know about sports injuries and I asked him about my issue, if I really had to wait until all the pain was gone, . . . . He came back with, “Well, you’re. . . " and I knew the next words out of his mouth were going to be “old” and “not a runner.” He is gently hinting that maybe running is not for me. But there has to be a way for out-of-shape old ladies to break into it, right? <grumble grumble=”"></grumble></p>
<p>Ellenmope, I think it is food with live cultures. Example: yogurt, Kefir, some cottage cheeses (Breakstone makes one with live cultures).</p>
<p>In two days, I move to the second phase of the diet and i can add back 2 servings of complex carbs per day but only every other day. The theory is that by alternating calorie intake from day to day, you will prevent the dreaded plateau.</p>
Congrats! What kinds of stuff do you do at the gym? </p>