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Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Decided to go back to Big Rapids, MI, and try again for 50 next year, understanding that I need to spend more time on dirt/sand/mud/gravel.

I also decided to go to Kalamazoo and do the Kal-Haven Trail Run, which is a 33.5 mile run with a 7 hour cutoff. The running surface is crushed limestone, which shouldn't slow me down that much.

As for NOW... a couple more days of rest or yoga, and right back into running on Tuesday.
 
Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Thank Jebus for warranties. My Fitbit decided it wanted to break apart. I have to wait a week before I can get a new one. The fun part of shipping the defected product and waiting for a new one to ship back.
 
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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

First 5k today. Lovely New England weather: 50, windy and intermittent showers. Finished in 47.50 though,which is faster than any of my practice runs. Hubs ran too, finished at 45.57. 2 beers, a small lobster roll, and a cup of chowder for finishers and a nice t-shirt. I gladly accepted all of them.

Feeling relieved (and not as sore as I expected).
 
Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

bostonewe said:
First 5k today. Lovely New England weather: 50, windy and intermittent showers. Finished in 47.50 though,which is faster than any of my practice runs. Hubs ran too, finished at 45.57. 2 beers, a small lobster roll, and a cup of chowder for finishers and a nice t-shirt. I gladly accepted all of them.

Feeling relieved (and not as sore as I expected).
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Congratulations! I knew you would do great!
 
Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

bostonewe said:
First 5k today. Lovely New England weather: 50, windy and intermittent showers. Finished in 47.50 though,which is faster than any of my practice runs. Hubs ran too, finished at 45.57. 2 beers, a small lobster roll, and a cup of chowder for finishers and a nice t-shirt. I gladly accepted all of them.

Feeling relieved (and not as sore as I expected).
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Congratulations. Where did you run? My son ran in the Maine Marathon in Portland.
 
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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

bostonewe said:
Hampton Beach. Smuttynose sponsored a half and 5K.
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So have you caught the bug? Do you plan to do another one soon? Should be lots of Turkey Trots (Thanksgiving 5Ks) coming up next month!
 
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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

ShirtlessBob said:
So have you caught the bug? Do you plan to do another one soon? Should be lots of Turkey Trots (Thanksgiving 5Ks) coming up next month!
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Dude, you're pushing.


Messed up my shoulder about five months ago during a charity hockey game, so I haven't been able to do really any exercise since then (already had plantar fasciitis). With that, I failed to make the necessary changes to my diet at the time and packed on about 30lbs by the time August rolled around, this is in addition to the few lbs I'd already added before then. Starting August 17, I started dropping weight again, averaging about 3lbs/week. I'd like to maintain that rate through the end of the year, getting myself down to about 215, but that rate is very unlikely. So I'll just keep on doing what I've been doing and see where that gets me, which will certainly be a better situation than I am in now.
 
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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

It has been a ****ty, ****ty summer. Looking forward to getting back on the exercise wagon and not feeling like crap after gall bladder surgery next week. Counting the seconds until I can have coffee again.
 
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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

ShirtlessBob said:
So have you caught the bug? Do you plan to do another one soon? Should be lots of Turkey Trots (Thanksgiving 5Ks) coming up next month!
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I'm looking, but haven't signed up for another one. Turkey Trots are tough this year as we'll be traveling on Wednesday (it's a 6 hour drive to PA to my parents' place which I will be making on only a few hours of sleep as I'm working Tuesday night into Wednesday morning) and we have plans for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. They have a treadmill, so I'll be able to run, if I want to. There are a couple of Santa/New Year runs, but I think I will wait to see how the winter goes as I don't relish running in frigid or icy weather in NH in the winter. We have access to a gym 24 hours a day in our apartment complex and I don't mind the treadmill (the TV gets the NHL Network and it's almost never busy).
 
Measured myself again:

28.5" waist
34" hips
37" chest

And I can wear size 32 pants.

I think it's about time to stop losing weight and focus on maintenance from here on out. I really don't want to be the male equivalent of a size 0 again.
 
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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Running partner from last weekend has encouraged me (and another runner at work) to sign up for the Santa Shuffle on Dec. 3. Good motivation to continue to improve my time -- and consider whether or not I really want to do this running thing for time or distance (another friend suggested the Wine and Dine half marathon next November at Disney...)
 
bostonewe said:
Running partner from last weekend has encouraged me (and another runner at work) to sign up for the Santa Shuffle on Dec. 3. Good motivation to continue to improve my time -- and consider whether or not I really want to do this running thing for time or distance (another friend suggested the Wine and Dine half marathon next November at Disney...)
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You'll do great. Bet you shave 5 minutes off your time!
 
Weighed myself today, and I weigh 207.75. I plan to stop at 200, so I should start coming up with a plan to maintain.

That's always where I've failed in the past. I can gain it, I can lose it, but I can't maintain.
 
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Maintenance is the toughest part for people who've struggled with their size over the years. Like you, I can drop weight like it's a good habit, but then I'll put it on again far too easily when the weight loss period ends.
 
St. Clown said:
Maintenance is the toughest part for people who've struggled with their size over the years. Like you, I can drop weight like it's a good habit, but then I'll put it on again far too easily when the weight loss period ends.
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The thing I absolutely must learn: my activity level needs to dictate how much I eat. A bowl of soup and some fruit isn't going to cut it for lunch any more. And when I go out, maybe order a fattier menu item.
 
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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Took about 10 days off after our road race due to crazy schedule (4 12-hour overnights interspersed with other overnights in that stretch. Did a light jog for about 30 minutes today and, I never thought I'd say this, it felt good to get back out there again. Mentally, I feel better (physically not as much -- had a few heavy patients and my back is sore from turning them every 2 hours).
 
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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

ShirtlessBob said:
The thing I absolutely must learn: my activity level needs to dictate how much I eat. A bowl of soup and some fruit isn't going to cut it for lunch any more. And when I go out, maybe order a fattier menu item.
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This is why I try to eat at home as much as possible and be smart when I eat out. At home I can pretty easily eat/make a high protein meal and some greens. When out it just doesn't seem like you can get the right amount of protein at an affordable price in most cases.

You're right though about activity level. When I'm working out 6 days a week doing weights and sprinting I can kinda just eat whatever and maintain. When I'm not (now I play hockey 3 times a week and try to work out 3 minus the sprints) I gotta eat less or at least smarter and that's not always easy, especially if you need to eat carbs to play well.
 
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trixR4kids said:
This is why I try to eat at home as much as possible and be smart when I eat out. At home I can pretty easily eat/make a high protein meal and some greens. When out it just doesn't seem like you can get the right amount of protein at an affordable price in most cases.
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This is my plate at home: 1/4 of the plate is protein, 1/2 the plate is non-starchy vegetables, and the other 1/4 is a starch (potatoes or quinoa).

And when I go out, the "affordable" protein is usually something like a sandwich with no vegetables, or a burger with one lettuce leaf and one slice of tomato. One place I frequent, their dinner entrees are a protein, MAYBE a cup of vegetables, and a bit of potatoes and gravy.

For lunch at work, I have options: There's Panera, Subway, Arby's, McDonald's, and Taco Bell. I keep it between Panera and Subway. Since they both post calorie counts on their menus, I seek middle of the road options. For example, at Subway, their low-fat offerings are typically disappointing, so I order something like the Italian BMT (410 calories for a six-inch).
 
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