Being honest with myself! Wow!

So, I’ve been trying to lose weight this year. My max was 234.8 this year. I’m so upset that I can’t seem to lose any weight even though my fridge is stocked with all the right stuff. I’ve lost 5-7lbs and now it’s all back on. It felt so good when I did.

I kept thinking to my self, just one bad day a week can’t be to blame for me losing then gaining the same 5-7 pounds every week and a half!!

I just made a February calorie spreadsheet, (using my MFP calorie intake diary), and man oh man what have I been doing to myself.?!

What I thought was weeks and weeks of good work this month, was NOT!

Only ate less than 1,500 calories 6 days total

I ate more than 1,700 calories 7 days total

AND I BINGED 2,500 CALORIES OR MORE 15 DAYS this month!!!!!!!

I lied to myself, have you? Please take the time to access your journey and get right with yourself. I now understand my zero weight loss and feel ready to own my progress.

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Should You Exercise When Sick and other Q&A from Instagram stories

Here’s the latest Q&A from the @RunEatRepeat Instagram stories. We’re talking about running while sick, blogging or podcasting as a full time job, running the Boston marathon, rest days and tapering for a half marathon. I answered all the questions in video but here’s some extra information.

If you have a question for me… ask!

Email: RunEatRepeat@gmail.com

Ask via Instagram stories: @RunEatRepeat Instagram stories

Call the RER voicemail line: 562 888 1644

What kind of exercises if any do you do when you’ve got a head cold, chest congestion, headaches…

Remember the phrase, “If it’s in your chest… you must rest.”

So I avoid running with chest congestion. But I wasn’t clear if you were asking about those symptoms individually or all at the same time?

If I have a cold or headache I’d consider a nice walk, short run, strength training or yoga at home. All that depends on how bad any symptoms I have are making me feel. Above all else – listen to your body. Respect it’s need for rest, fuel, movement, love…

I always suggest that you go to your doctor if you are sick, have an injury or are unsure about any health issue no matter how big or small.

You can also check out these resources…

Is it okay to exercise if I have a cold? from the Mayo Clinic

Should I rest or run with a cold? from Runner’s World

Exercising with Respiratory Infections from Harvard Health

 

Is RER your full time job?

Yes, this lil website and the RER social media accounts have grown into a full time job for me. I started Run Eat Repeat to document training for my 1st and only marathon and diet struggles. I was having a really hard time losing weight, with my body image, training for a full marathon… and I really connected with people on other fitness and food websites.

I wanted to start my own site so I’d like a professional name / handle to use when I commented on other people’s feeds and blogs.

So I thought up the name Run Eat Repeat… looked it up to see if it was available and opened up a WordPress account to use to build up a blog for free…. RER was created! (Okay the whole process of starting a website or blog is a little bit more involved… but I promise it’s easy. It just takes some steps to get it going.)

I did that about 10 years ago and it was meant to be a little hobby and way to make friends online. I never expected it to turn into a real website with a big following or big social media accounts! But I was having fun and documenting my running and eating and eventually it grew and grew until I realized I could get some compensation for all this work.

 

Have you ever run Boston or the Houston marathon?

Yes I’ve run the Boston Marathon! I haven’t run the Houston Marathon… yet. I’ve heard it’s a great race and fast!!

I ran the Boston Marathon with the Hyland’s Powered All Women’s Team in 2017. The company is a big sponsor of the Boston Marathon and each year they put a team together to celebrate runners and a legendary race.

The year they asked me they were celebrating women because it was the 50th anniversary of the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon. It was a huge honor!!

And speaking of a big honor… this year I’m hosting the show documenting the team’s training journey!! Follow Hyland’s Powered so you can watch the runners rack up 10,000 all together!!

(Note: Most runners need to qualify for the race based on a time qualification. I haven’t run fast enough for that… yet!)

Boston Marathon Training, Race weekend and other posts:

Training for the Boston Marathon with Team Hyland’s (training recap)

Getting to Boston and the Boston Marathon Expo

I ran the Boston Marathon and all you got was this lousy blog

Boston Marathon Post Race Party

Boston Marathon Race Recap

Boston Marathon Pre-Race Tips and Packing List

Last Minute Reminders for the Boston Marathon

 

How many days do you run in a row before you take a rest day from running?

I usually run about 3 or 4 days in a row before taking a rest day.

 

Tapering advice for a beginning half marathon runner? Is it necessary?

I think it’s necessary. If it’s your first half marathon I think sticking with whatever taper the training plan you’re using suggests is the best idea. Tapering for a half marathon or other long distance is often directly correlated with the length and intensity of the training plan. So going off plan for taper is like going off plan for another important aspect of training (which runners are less likely to do).

You want to show up for the race feeling energized and excited! Tapering can help you rest up and be ready to really rock 13.1 miles. But tapering looks different for different runners / plans. Do what’s best for you, your body and your goals.

If you have a question for me… ask!

Email: RunEatRepeat@gmail.com

Ask via Instagram stories: @RunEatRepeat Instagram stories

Call the RER voicemail line: 562 888 1644

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Extremely discouraged after doctor's visit

Hi everyone,

I previously posted about how I was nervous about seeing my doctor and today was my appointment. I show up to the office, never been there before and the nurse was very nice and friendly. Great. I assume the doctor will also be nice and friendly...Wrong. Okay, she enters the room and asks about my concerns and I tell her that I have chin hair (female), lose my hair in clumps, and have bad acne. I also tell her that I would like an appetite suppressant and begin to go onto my next concern as this is a physical and isn't free. She tells me she can only focus on the thyroid issue (chin hair, losing hair, acne) okay, fine. She then tells me that it's mostly due to my weight which obviously I know, but would like some relief. She goes on to say that I'm basically too far gone and I will never be a healthy weight. Mind you, I'm 21 and weighed in at 355. Yup, I know I weigh a lot, but that doesn't mean I can't lose it! Her attitude towards everything was extremely discouraging and unhelpful. She also told me that I should be at the gynecologist due to my issues. Right, well I'm here so? She then asks me in a very rude tone "Can you even exercise?" YES!!!! I just completed an Orange Theory class and signed up for the monthly package, as I am serious about losing weight. The patients on my 600 pound life are able to exercise AND lose weight before even getting weight loss surgery. Anyways, I basically left in tears and couldn't believe that a physician would tell me I will "most likely" never be a normal weight again. Thoughts?

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Progress After 10 weeks in - The quest to be a 50 year old Bodybuilding rookie

It doesn't seem that long but its been 10 weeks since I started this huge change and challenge.

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December 15th in Lake George New York I weighed in at 397 lbs for a Bench Press Competition.

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I was sick, but mostly I was tired of being so heavy, I was the strongest I have ever been on the bench press.

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But I felt like shit!

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That very day I decided it was all gonna change.

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I didn't end up competing, but something bigger happened

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I sat down by myself and wrote out my new goals for 2019

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• Lose over 100 lbs
• Compete in my first ever bodybuilding show (something I had wanted to do since I first saw Arnold - The terminator in my teens)

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I came home

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Came up with a game plan

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Train everyday Cardio alternating with Weights ( crazy thing is I own a gym ! I have always known what I have to do)

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I Gave myself a 2 months to get started and begin losing weight.

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And I dropped 30 lbs

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8 weeks in I called a bodybuilding buddy of mine into my office told what I was doing, I asked him to looking over my nutrition and training.

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You see even coaches need a coach!

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We are 10 weeks in now, I have dropped over 50 lbs

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My food is dialed in

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My body is changing dramatically from the bodybuilding as much as the weight loss

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My Mindset is becoming more focused and powerful each and every day.

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I feel AMAZING !

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Here is video showing my progress photos I take every Sunday at the end of my Chest and tricep workout!

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https://youtu.be/R1T8M5dVG7I

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The daily rituals are key..

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I fight like made to never miss them.

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I'm in a very good place ... let me know if I can be of help

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Sometimes being able to bounce ideas and systems can really help.

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The better I am becoming the more I want to help others

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Curd

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I got new plates today

I am just starting on my weight loss plan and one of the big issues for me is I have always been a member of the clean plate club. Its pretty much been hard wired in to my brain since I was a kid. When my husband and I moved into our home, my in laws gave us their old huge plates and bowls. At the time it was great because we couldn't afford a nice set and I'm very grateful that they helped but I know its also really caused issues with our portion control. Now that we are doing better financially and I am trying to lose weight, I decided it was time for smaller dishes. Now being a member of the clean plate club will probably reduce the amount we eat by 10-20% each meal but hopefully won't feel like we are eating less. To top it all off I really love my new dishes.

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Halfway to my weight loss goal

My SO and I began our weight loss journey on 20th of January. We’d both known for awhile that we were carry extra weight and it all culminated one night when we realised how unhealthy we were living after having some friends over, and realising how disgusting the food we’d eaten made us feel. A few tears were shed over where we had ended up.

I ended up being M/27/185cm (6’1”)/107kg(236lbs).

Anyway, the next morning we cleared our fridge and cupboards of any crap food. Since then we’ve been on a programme of 450cal meals for lunch and dinner, with no junk food or fizzy drinks, as well as being more active (couch to 5k, walking, playing squash). I’ve found that I now actually enjoy running (something I used to HATE), and last night set my PB for 5km of 28:48.

The change in lifestyle hasn’t actually been too difficult, and while a certain level of self restraint when around junk food has been necessary, we both decided that we wouldn’t let our new diet get in the way of life e.g. I had a slice of a friends birthday cake, will have a beer with friends to celebrate something. Previously we had tried exclusive diets which cut certain things out etc and just instantly failed because it seemed impossible, somehow doing things the way we have this time has struck a good balance! There have of course been more difficult days than others when we crave crap food, but having friends around to encourage and support us has been huge.

Today marks 10kg (22.5lbs) down for me, and I kind of can’t believe it. Being able to fit into clothes I haven’t worn for over 2 years, mixed with the compliments from people at work has really kept me encouraged that I’m on the right track!

I can’t wait until we both hit goal weight and then can post some progress pictures! Definitely looking forward to not being the chubby guy at work and feeling uncomfortable in my own skin!

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Stop being jealous of people who were never obese.

*A message to myself*

Stop being jealous of people who post photos of themselves shirtless, with their abs showing and their pecks bulging. You were sweating it out in the gym this morning, to, remember? They have been thin their entire life. When it came to body sculpting, they probably had to eat more to achieve their goals. You have come so much farther than they have. Look at your progress pics. Look at the stats on fitbit and MFP. YOU HAVE SCALED MOUNTAINS, and have faced challenges and overcome barriers those thin/toned people probably never have (and I hope never will, for their sakes).

Going from morbidly obese to fit and healthy is so much different than people with a normal BMI who decided to start getting in shape. I catch myself being jealous of these people, but what I have to remember is that they haven't had the same challenges as I have with all of this. I was over 300lbs in high school. I've come so far this year - I finally have a jawline, definition in my arms, and veins in my hands (gross but cool).

I'm not going to wake up tomorrow with rippling muscles and a 32-inch waste. It might happen - it will if I keep going, because if there's one thing I've learned the last 14 months of weight loss, it's that if I will it to be, it will be.

When you're scaling mountains to get where you want to go, don't feel bad when you see someone who only had to overcome a little hill to get to where they want to be. You'll get there, and your journey is going to be so much more transformative because of where you began.

You will get there. Trust the process, and persist. Above all, persist.

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