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Forum: Exercise! 04-12-2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 9,224
Posted By MBN
True story: I never thought I could "run". An...

True story: I never thought I could "run". An incentive program at my company's gym got me on the treadmill and I managed a VERY slow 3 mile jog after a week or so of trying. My running sister then...
Forum: Exercise! 04-12-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 9,224
Posted By MBN
Theoretically the compression helps with return...

Theoretically the compression helps with return blood flow and also helps to minimize the muscle "rebound" that occurs during high impact exercise. I haven't tried them personally, but I have friends...
Forum: Living Maintenance 04-12-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 20,607
Posted By MBN
MAYBE thinking, just a little ... way in the back...

MAYBE thinking, just a little ... way in the back of my mind somewhere. I'm not sayin' it out loud though! :p
Forum: Exercise! 04-11-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 9,224
Posted By MBN
My husband has been plagued with calf problems...

My husband has been plagued with calf problems and purchased a pair of calf compression sleeves for running. I haven't tried them myself, but he swears by them. He hasn't had any calf issues since....
Forum: Living Maintenance 04-11-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 503
Views: 20,607
Posted By MBN
I've been doing great with exercise -- 2x most...

I've been doing great with exercise -- 2x most days. I'm excited about starting swim lessons this past Monday! It's something I've wanted to do for a long time. I learned to swim as a kid years ago,...
Forum: Exercise! 04-11-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,592
Posted By MBN
I'm a living example that you can out-eat ANY...

I'm a living example that you can out-eat ANY amount of exercise. I ran marathons and gained weight. You have to watch your intake, no matter how much you work out.
Forum: Exercise! 04-11-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Posted By MBN
Lots of good questions -- I'll take a stab at it!...

Lots of good questions -- I'll take a stab at it! :D

Jog vs. run -- that's just semantics. Technically, if both of your feet are off the ground at any point during your stride, then that is...
Forum: Exercise! 04-11-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 9,224
Posted By MBN
5 mile treadmill run today -- intervals to try to...

5 mile treadmill run today -- intervals to try to get my speed back up. Still slow, still taking some walk breaks, but definitely seeing progress. I remember the days when I could hop on the TM and...
Forum: Looking Good, Feeling Great 04-09-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 16,617
Posted By MBN
My issue with sizing variation (or vanity sizing,...

My issue with sizing variation (or vanity sizing, or whatever you want to call it) is that it makes shopping so much more complicated for women that it needs to be. I would like things to be simple...
Forum: Exercise! 04-09-2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 944
Posted By MBN
70 degree house -- I would be totally freezing! ...

70 degree house -- I would be totally freezing! In my South Florida house, our temperature averages around 80 degrees! 70 is like - winter! :D

Seriously though, another possible explanation is...
Forum: Exercise! 04-09-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 9,224
Posted By MBN
Did my first outdoor running since the 50K two...

Did my first outdoor running since the 50K two weeks ago. I finally feel like I'm recovering from that race. As I get older, I just have to realize that recovery takes longer. Did my usual 5 mile...
Forum: Looking Good, Feeling Great 04-06-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 16,617
Posted By MBN
I'm pudgier right now, but couple of years ago...

I'm pudgier right now, but couple of years ago when I was 110 pounds, I had major issues finding clothes that are properly fitting AND age appropriate (I'm 52). At 130 pounds I'm still in most of my...
Forum: Exercise! 04-06-2012, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 848
Posted By MBN
I love the camaraderie of group exercise classes....

I love the camaraderie of group exercise classes. I usually work harder in classes than I would on my own.

My suggestion is just to go ... try out a class that appeals to you. Your gym probably...
Forum: Exercise! 04-05-2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 9,224
Posted By MBN
Just want to say ... I am a BIG fan of run/walk...

Just want to say ... I am a BIG fan of run/walk interval training for distance races. I understand the goal of wanting to run an entire race without walking, and that's a worthy goal. But, I'm here...
Forum: Living Maintenance 04-05-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 20,607
Posted By MBN
Shannon -- a thought about DSS and the gifted...

Shannon -- a thought about DSS and the gifted program ...
What does he think of the gifted program, does he like it? Or does he just see it as "more work"?

My perception of gifted programs is...
Forum: Living Maintenance 04-05-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 20,607
Posted By MBN
Hi everyone -- I introduced myself earlier (won't...

Hi everyone -- I introduced myself earlier (won't repeat it here), and am jumping into this thread as suggested. :D

I don't have any specific weight goal at this point - I just want to focus on...
Forum: Living Maintenance 04-05-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By MBN
Yes, the running has definitely occupied my...

Yes, the running has definitely occupied my attention! I counted up -- since September 2010 I've done 10 half marathons, 4 marathons, and 2 ultras. Oh, and a trail 25K run in the Everglades. And I...
Forum: Living Maintenance 04-05-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By MBN
Hi Brandis -- I have a Tanita scale that measures...

Hi Brandis -- I have a Tanita scale that measures BF%. Not the most accurate method, but a decent yardstick to indicate up/down. I have good muscle mass for my size, but I have definitely gained fat...
Forum: Living Maintenance 04-05-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By MBN
Re-introducing myself

Hi all --it's been a while. :wave:

I've been plagued all of my life with the weight yo-yo syndrome. Up. Down. Up. Down. The last time I allowed myself to drift up to 150 lbs, my highest ever,...
Forum: Exercise! 04-05-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 9,224
Posted By MBN
Jumping back in after a long absence ... hi...

Jumping back in after a long absence ... hi everyone :wave:

I totally second that comment. It sounds counterintuitive, but it's true. For me, when I get to the longer runs (>15 miles), I end up...
Forum: Living Maintenance 03-25-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,502
Posted By MBN
I'm still here too. But I'm still figuring it out...

I'm still here too. But I'm still figuring it out for myself, not much to add!! I'm pouring my energies more into activity than diet, trying to eat what I want, in moderation. Granted, I've been...
Forum: Living Maintenance 03-15-2011, 06:01 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,502
Posted By MBN
I've been trying to eat intuitively -- watchful...

I've been trying to eat intuitively -- watchful but not "counting" for the last few weeks. I'm trying to get away from those awful swings of strictly on-plan days interspersed with off-plan guilty...
Forum: Exercise! 03-11-2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,186
Posted By MBN
I feel better when I'm active. It doesn't...

I feel better when I'm active. It doesn't necessarily have to be running, it can be anything that is reasonably vigorous. Once I get moving, it just feels good. The endorphins kick in, I feel happy,...
Forum: Exercise! 03-09-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,186
Posted By MBN
That's awesome Trail Runner!! :D I think...

That's awesome Trail Runner!! :D I think running on trails is MUCH more difficult than my flat pavement runs. Yes, I'm in South Florida, so in a couple more weeks, heat will definitely be a factor....
Forum: Exercise! 03-07-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,014
Posted By MBN
When you are first starting out, the most...

When you are first starting out, the most important thing is consistency, not speed. You need to find a pace that you can sustain for a reasonable amount of time. Maybe that's walking briskly -- and...
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