tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475703851125751608.post3862813470131396480..comments2023-10-13T07:22:49.426-04:00Comments on Smoke Training: A New DawnCarolina Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14834384961037080805noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475703851125751608.post-8001559501872324912010-10-23T08:34:09.187-04:002010-10-23T08:34:09.187-04:00I struggled trying to get the final 10 lbs off for...I struggled trying to get the final 10 lbs off for over a year. They came off easily when I decided to quit drinking entirely back in April. It was like a secret diet pill. But I guess it's just calories in, calories out. I read something recently that mentioned it's often overlooked how easy it is to pile on calories in alcohol. Anyway, my point is, that I am sure if you are serious about it, you can get your weight where you want it to be. But you'll have to be honest with yourself about where the calories are coming from. When I had struggled with the 10lbs, I was looking in the wrong places to cut back.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475703851125751608.post-867157007086619682010-10-22T16:13:56.159-04:002010-10-22T16:13:56.159-04:00I am actually reading this book right now. Stick w...I am actually reading this book right now. Stick with it you are doing greatchris mcpeakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15488479732649522465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475703851125751608.post-21794600799425732462010-10-20T15:26:00.025-04:002010-10-20T15:26:00.025-04:00I definitely think speed and weight is correlated....I definitely think speed and weight is correlated. I'm thinking I could go faster if I was smaller, lugging around 165 lbs is a lot---even for a tall gal. My happy weight is low 150's but I haven't seen that number since 2007.<br /><br />I might have to check out this book!<br /><br />I have the same question as sun runner, what's texas pete?<br /><br />I'm excited to follow your journey, hopefully you'll give good tips =). And I CAN'T wait to hear all about your IMFL training!!!!!!!!!Alisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468073781328699944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475703851125751608.post-24224850605447142512010-10-20T14:06:49.533-04:002010-10-20T14:06:49.533-04:00Long time no chat! I haven't heard of that boo...Long time no chat! I haven't heard of that book before but now my interest is piqued. I am definitely trying to lose a few pounds myself. For speed and let's be honest, tiny jeans! <br /><br />So cool that your lover runs w/ you. I would be over the moon if mine ran w/ me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475703851125751608.post-25677384804044404912010-10-20T07:47:05.547-04:002010-10-20T07:47:05.547-04:00What a great post! I shared with the Tryon Running...What a great post! I shared with the Tryon Running Club. Nutrition is one thing I just can't seem to dial in. Last winter, I put on 10 pounds during marathon training -- you can't help it - you are STARVING and burning so many calories. I was chowing all the time. But I'm sure I didn't have that right macronutrient combination. I agree that mixing up the running and not relying on LSD for calorie burn is the way to go. I have the Tanita Ironman scale (for 5 years) and it calculates body fat, body water, bone mass, etc. and I love it. It is amazing that when my weight goes up a few pounds AND I'm running, I see body fat go down. Best of luck and draw on that endurance resume of yours to keep you moving forward. You are an AMAZING athlete. Not many folks can put all those medals and race finishes on their own resumes! Now it's about the fine-tuning... Best of luck!!! - ScarletteTryon Running Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641305299838121366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475703851125751608.post-47804407036861818612010-10-19T19:47:59.561-04:002010-10-19T19:47:59.561-04:00Lance is HEAVY?! Are you SERIOUS?! He looks fit to...Lance is HEAVY?! Are you SERIOUS?! He looks fit to me. Pfffft.<br /><br />You can totally do it. Veggies are yummy!! lol If I can do it, you can, too!! Looking forward to reading about your progress.sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196679738235337809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475703851125751608.post-24019092237532795242010-10-19T16:09:26.380-04:002010-10-19T16:09:26.380-04:00Um, when i Saw your blog post title, I thought, NO...Um, when i Saw your blog post title, I thought, NOOOO!! IS HE A TWI-HARD... It made me think of those stupid Twilight books. I think one is called New Dawn or something like that...<br /><br />Anywho.<br /><br />Good luck w/ the weight loss. I know you can do it. I like the poitn approach as that is what made me successful when I was doing weight watchers. I kind of wish I was still doing WW but I don't want to pay the membership fees... I should check out this book, though... I know my eating habits can improve (I say this after eating a Dilly bar from DQ. Lovely). <br /><br />I'll be cheering you on from afar! You can do it dude! I am also hoping that I will lose some weight this winter. Marathon training was great but it obviously wasn't great for weight loss. but I didn't gain any so taht makes me happy.Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475703851125751608.post-9744838656642166962010-10-19T12:28:10.214-04:002010-10-19T12:28:10.214-04:00You can do it!! I want to buckle down and lose ano...You can do it!! I want to buckle down and lose another 10ish pounds before I start training for any sort of endurance event again. You're right, being lighter will make a big difference with running speed. Food is just so good, though. Sigh.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185652640389232120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475703851125751608.post-41406656926632878832010-10-19T12:03:20.380-04:002010-10-19T12:03:20.380-04:00A lot of descipline indeed! But, I know you can do...A lot of descipline indeed! But, I know you can do it! You are a determined bugger and I will look to you for motivation and such! (It wouldn't hurt for me to lose 10-15 pounds)teacherwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791382386588836461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475703851125751608.post-15320869171359196632010-10-19T11:44:45.737-04:002010-10-19T11:44:45.737-04:00I have similar goals - I want to be leaner, better...I have similar goals - I want to be leaner, better, faster, etc. Not running this summer do to Damian has been pretty hard on my body since I was still eating like a runner. And now that I'm completely immobile, I need to do something before I creep back up too far.<br /><br />My nutritional balance will be a little different than yours - more lean protein focused than carb focused (I have low albumin in my blood, and I need a LOT more protein than most people), but I am planning on losing 30 lbs by summer and racing a lot of shorter races, all leading up to a (maybe) fall marathon. <br /><br />We can be partners in crime...errr...weight loss! :)<br /><br />Good luck! I know you'll do well - you're so determined & meet all your goals!Amyhttp://www.gazellesoncrack.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475703851125751608.post-90542748740289002302010-10-19T09:27:57.983-04:002010-10-19T09:27:57.983-04:00It'll take a lot of discipline, but you can do...It'll take a lot of discipline, but you can do it. No harder than when you quit smoking. Cheers!B. Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17005060826015780427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475703851125751608.post-19796755275545537392010-10-19T08:51:47.182-04:002010-10-19T08:51:47.182-04:00Taking off the weight is a balance of trial and er...Taking off the weight is a balance of trial and error. Eat too much, and you lose nothing or your gain. Eat too little, and your body goes into starvation mode and refuses to give up a single fat cell.<br /><br />Follow the over all guidelines in the book, but you have to discover the secret that unlocks the key to your success. It all starts in your mind.<br /><br />There is solid evidence that HIIT and tempo type work burns more calories in a shorter period, but there is a place in this world for LSD. Balance is not achieved on veggies alone.<br /><br />and dude, really? give up the beer? :-)Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475703851125751608.post-2011088099318670222010-10-19T08:27:23.389-04:002010-10-19T08:27:23.389-04:00I enjoyed this whole post but there was one thing ...I enjoyed this whole post but there was one thing that perplexed me:<br /><br /><i>and some texas pete</i><br /><br />What is "texas pete"? Is that some weird Southern foodstuff like the Australians' Vegemite?<br /><br />I've also had it with the 15 or so stubborn lbs that crept onto my frame since I ran NYC a year ago. They have got to go if I have any hope of running another BQ time.<br /><br />I'm going to get the Thunder Road Marathon out of the way and spend the winter doing what needs to be done to get back down to the nice low-150s I was rocking last fall.Sun Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14971351872301112088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6475703851125751608.post-67196588387618680742010-10-19T08:14:15.940-04:002010-10-19T08:14:15.940-04:00I got that book a couple of months ago and it foun...I got that book a couple of months ago and it found it's way onto the shelf before completion...perhaps it is time to bring it back down. I am looking to get down to the 170's, I can't even think about a sub 3:30 mary until then...I've been stuck between 195-200 since July. You are right, the long miles makes for large caloric intake. Maybe we can figure something out when you are in Atlanta next month.Georgia Snailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04605735988408411210noreply@blogger.com