Canajun Chick! I think your goal sounds quite reasonable, assuming your calories aren't way out of whack.

As for alcohol, I had good success cutting it out entirely for a couple of months, then just added it back in on very special and rare occasions. The two months off lowered my tolerance enough that I feel like I've had enough to drink after far fewer beers. (I'm not a wine or liquor person, but I love an extra-hoppy IPA.)

It also helps to track the alcohol just like any other calorie. Once you convert beer to minutes on the elliptical, beer doesn't sound quite so enticing.

Again, welcome!
Kim

Doing great on my diet. Totally sticking to plan this time. Not one cheat.

SW: 167
CW: 157
Mini Goal Weight: 149 ( hit this one and go from there ).

Way to go Thinnythighs

I just got back on track a few days ago myself and I'm doing pretty good too

We can do this!

Hi everyone - I'm brand new to the community, though I actually discovered 3FC a couple years ago and have visited quite a few times (though only the site, not the forums). I'm SO excited to find this featherweight forum! I don't have a lot of weight to lose, but I want to tone up my core especially, and it's frustrating when people tell me I don't need to lose weight or why am I trying to eat healthy/exercise.

Basically, I try to just watch what I eat in terms of calories/fats/sugars, though I'm not on any specific diet. I try to avoid really processed foods and chemicals, which can be a bit limiting when it comes to choosing low-cal/fat/sugar foods, but I love to cook, which definitely helps. I've been keeping logs of what I eat/drink as well as how much/when I exercise, and I find that that helps a lot just because I feel guilty if I do something bad! In terms of exercise, I try to do at least 20 mins of resistance training every day (alternating muscle groups of arms, abs, and legs/butt), plus 45-60 mins of cardio at least four times/week.

I work as a consultant, so I travel a lot, which makes it really difficult to stick to anything. I find that when I'm traveling, I can usually maintain, but can't lose any weight. However, I'm on an in-town project for the next 4 weeks, so I'm hoping to use this time to really knock some pounds off before my next assignment.

Anyway, sorry for the long post, but I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and getting/giving tips and support

Welcome Scenestealer! We're glad you're here.

You don't need to apologize for a meaty post. We like to read here.

to all the new comers!

We are excited to have you guys. You will find that these guys are a fun group. Laura, I travel a great deal as well and am familiar with the daunting task of losing weight on the road.

So yesterday was my longest run yet since training started. 11 miles in 1 hr 50 min. For those of you who don't know I am training for the Atlanta Thanksgiving day half marathon. Surprisingly I am not sore at all. A little tight but not much muscle soreness. There was a fitness expo at the training location that was fun. We got some great freebies and informative information about other resources in the Atlanta area for runners. I actually signed up for another marathon in March. I must be crazy. I haven't even finished training for this one and am already thinking about the next one. My fellow team runners claim the March race is a fun one so I signed up.

Well weight is still maintaining from previous week. I keep losing and gaining the same 3-4 lbs. I know what I have to do but I am just not in the mood to do it. It's completely about my eating. I just don't feel like dieting. All I want to do is eat. It's a good thing I'm running this marathon otherwise I would be huge. BTW, someone asked me if I was a tri-athlete yesterday. I thought that was really flattering and funny since I haven't ridden a bike in years and I don't even know how to swim.

That's all for now. I am off to run an easy run. Looking for a flat 50 mins.

Hey all!

first of all to Canjun chick and Scenestealer. (And anyone else I might have missed!!!!)

So I had a loss of 1.6lbs this week.

I'm sort of shocked. I'm pretty happy with the loss. I can't believe it because it doesn't feel like I've been dieting.

I'm almost at my mini goal too!!! And so far this year I've lost 11.2 pounds off my fat ***. Not to mention the inches too! Although at the moment they're coming off my boobs.

I'm just pretty excited.

thinnythighs -nice job! 10lbs down and only 8 to go.

scenestealer- sounds like a good plan. I totally agree on the as few chemicals as possible... And the cooking. I love to cook. My roommie and I spend more money on food for cooking and baking than we do on alcohol (and we're university students.)

rswlchick - nice run time! And totally go for that second half-marathon. Just wait until you've done a crazy number of them and you can tell people, "yeah I've down _____ half-marathons in the past year." and watch as their mouths drop open in awe.

Good morning everyone! And welcome to the noobs!

What a weekend it has been! Whew. Friday night we went to a celebration of life and I didn't eat quite enough (but had more than enough wine). Saturday morning came I felt no desire to run. I imagine the running would have just accentuated the pounding in my head! DH and FIL went golfing and MIL, DS and I went to the street fair to pick up a few things (fresh fruit and veggies) and to look at a place that sells really nice patio furniture. DH and I are buying the in-laws a set and they want to go all cheap and we want something that is going to last and look nice for them. Afterward, we took DS for his Karate photos and then home for a nice lunch.

DH and FIL had a VERY long day of golf and didn't get home until almost 6 PM. By that time, I was so tired from shopping and what-not with MIL that we ordered pizza for dinner. Not the best choice, but I was too tired to move. I ended up going to bed at 8:15 and I slept until 8 AM!! DH's knee is hurting so he requested we skip our Sunday walk. Another bad choice, but it was nice to relax and read the paper with our coffee this morning.

I have done my grocery shopping and am waiting for the In-laws to come this afternoon. They'll stay for dinner.

DD took a solo trip to Long Beach Friday (getting lost on the way and ended up on the 405 at rush hour and that made the trip an extra 2 hours!!!). She's on her way home now and thankfully she called to get directions from ME this time! Why is it that kids don't like to listen to their parents?

Anyway, my weight is steady and almost back to ticker. I'll get back on the running track on Tuesday and perhaps I'll see ticker weight this week.

Congrats on the long run and what a great time, rswlchic! I haven't had the time to really go for a marathon/half-marathon yet, but I've read a lot on the subject, and I know that for marathons you don't necessarily need to run the whole distance to be ready to compete. I think for a marathon, you really only need to run 21 miles and the rest can come from adrenaline. Not quite sure how that translates to a half, but I bet you're almost there! Keep up the great work

Not ready to run yet. Have to work up to it. Started walking today.

One for every mile completed.

Hi Everyone, and welcome to the new ones!!

So, I didn't do as well as I'd hoped for the weekend...but I will be back on track tomorrow. I had a 3lb loss this week, which is great! I'm hoping for 1-2 this upcoming week.

Congrats on the loss Cats Tongue...keep up the good work!!!

Good job on the long run rswlchic! You're well on your way to that half marathon!!!!!!