Comments on: Apparently I’m the only one http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/10/12/apparently-i%e2%80%99m-the-only-one/ amazing what changes when you start to run Tue, 15 May 2012 05:08:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Renée http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/10/12/apparently-i%e2%80%99m-the-only-one/#comment-1190 Renée Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:56:04 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=890#comment-1190 when I asked at the gym for a program, I did explain what was going on and what I wanted to achieve. This is exactly why I want to do my whole circuit because I don't want to do just cardio! I'm certain too now that I need more weight training. As far as fitting yoga in, I'll have to see. I'm crunched for time as it is. Maybe I can do yoga on the train ;-) when I asked at the gym for a program, I did explain what was going on and what I wanted to achieve. This is exactly why I want to do my whole circuit because I don’t want to do just cardio! I’m certain too now that I need more weight training. As far as fitting yoga in, I’ll have to see. I’m crunched for time as it is. Maybe I can do yoga on the train Smilie: ;-)

]]> By: Liss http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/10/12/apparently-i%e2%80%99m-the-only-one/#comment-1177 Liss Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:34:17 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=890#comment-1177 Hello again, you know me I have the same story as you, but I have been losing lately with the weight loss patches (I presume it is them helping?!?) I was told many times at the gym that doing only cardio exercise and no other form of other exercise won't help in weight loss over the long term. (I'm still not sure if I agree with this) Short term it will help, for example at the beginning of a new diet after being sedentary for a while, this will help kick start the body into weight loss action, but once your healthy self gets used to this exercise the body slows down on fat burning. Plus as you know if you are exercising in over 75% of your max heart rate you are not burning as much fat as you would be if you were working in a lower percentage. I was also recommended Yoga if you are doing high impact cardio, yoga is supposed to be a great combination. (I wasn't able to get into yoga though and it gave me terrible headaches for some reason!?!) I suppose everyone is different at the end of the day but perhaps start to try different forms of exercise and see if you see any changes? Hello again, you know me I have the same story as you, but I have been losing lately with the weight loss patches (I presume it is them helping?!?)

I was told many times at the gym that doing only cardio exercise and no other form of other exercise won’t help in weight loss over the long term. (I’m still not sure if I agree with this)

Short term it will help, for example at the beginning of a new diet after being sedentary for a while, this will help kick start the body into weight loss action, but once your healthy self gets used to this exercise the body slows down on fat burning. Plus as you know if you are exercising in over 75% of your max heart rate you are not burning as much fat as you would be if you were working in a lower percentage.

I was also recommended Yoga if you are doing high impact cardio, yoga is supposed to be a great combination. (I wasn’t able to get into yoga though and it gave me terrible headaches for some reason!?!)

I suppose everyone is different at the end of the day but perhaps start to try different forms of exercise and see if you see any changes?

]]> By: Renée http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/10/12/apparently-i%e2%80%99m-the-only-one/#comment-1173 Renée Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:45:16 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=890#comment-1173 it is frustrating. and I really try not to compare. some days it just doesn't work though. it's a slippery slope to think what does it matter, but I do unfortunately know that feeling and eating the "wrong" things happens on occasion too. it is frustrating. and I really try not to compare. some days it just doesn’t work though. it’s a slippery slope to think what does it matter, but I do unfortunately know that feeling and eating the “wrong” things happens on occasion too.

]]> By: Renée http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/10/12/apparently-i%e2%80%99m-the-only-one/#comment-1172 Renée Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:43:54 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=890#comment-1172 Hey Jenn. Sorry it took me a while to respond. Thanks so much for your comment. The perspective helps, but I do think actually I won't be in a "normal" BMI when I reach my own personal goal weight of 70KG. I guess to be perfectly honest, I don't want to weigh less than 70, but "normal" is 68. I'm going with what feels good. I would like to actually get all of those different ways of measuring out of my head and just feel good at that weight. Does that make sense? So no matter what your goal is, if it's above "normal" it won't matter, because it's what feels good to you, right? Normally I weigh and measure most of my food. During the day I think it's a non issue as most of those meals/snacks are planned out. It's dinner where I am probably overeating, yes. Thing is, it hasn't mattered if I weighed/measured/tracked diligently, or have gone with intuitive servings and stopping when full. I am not losing weight, period. I was definitely overeating while I was running so much because I also believe you need to fuel your body when it asks you to AND you need to fuel it with good, healthy, sound, added-value items that will benefit you. So when I was extremely hungry, I was still reaching for proteins or a banana, or yoghurt, or nuts, or fruit or veg... not like I was just eating junk. For the most part I too enjoy being a cheerleader. I also know that it's not about the number. I see so much success in other areas now. My self-confidence. My mood. My running. How my clothes fit. How tall I'm walking. Some days I just feel more negative about it. Again, thank you for your comment and the support!! Hey Jenn. Sorry it took me a while to respond. Thanks so much for your comment. The perspective helps, but I do think actually I won’t be in a “normal” BMI when I reach my own personal goal weight of 70KG. I guess to be perfectly honest, I don’t want to weigh less than 70, but “normal” is 68. I’m going with what feels good. I would like to actually get all of those different ways of measuring out of my head and just feel good at that weight. Does that make sense? So no matter what your goal is, if it’s above “normal” it won’t matter, because it’s what feels good to you, right?

Normally I weigh and measure most of my food. During the day I think it’s a non issue as most of those meals/snacks are planned out. It’s dinner where I am probably overeating, yes. Thing is, it hasn’t mattered if I weighed/measured/tracked diligently, or have gone with intuitive servings and stopping when full. I am not losing weight, period. I was definitely overeating while I was running so much because I also believe you need to fuel your body when it asks you to AND you need to fuel it with good, healthy, sound, added-value items that will benefit you. So when I was extremely hungry, I was still reaching for proteins or a banana, or yoghurt, or nuts, or fruit or veg… not like I was just eating junk.

For the most part I too enjoy being a cheerleader. I also know that it’s not about the number. I see so much success in other areas now. My self-confidence. My mood. My running. How my clothes fit. How tall I’m walking. Some days I just feel more negative about it.

Again, thank you for your comment and the support!!

]]> By: Renée http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/10/12/apparently-i%e2%80%99m-the-only-one/#comment-1161 Renée Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:08:54 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=890#comment-1161 That's the thing. Giving up is not an option. So I just keep going! That’s the thing. Giving up is not an option. So I just keep going!

]]> By: Renée http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/10/12/apparently-i%e2%80%99m-the-only-one/#comment-1160 Renée Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:08:30 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=890#comment-1160 I guess that means we won't just be eating salads and going for a 10K run when we meet up? hahaha! I guess that means we won’t just be eating salads and going for a 10K run when we meet up? hahaha!

]]> By: Renée http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/10/12/apparently-i%e2%80%99m-the-only-one/#comment-1159 Renée Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:07:57 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=890#comment-1159 ha! I'm now convinced that a lot of this plateau stuff is the running. it has to be! it's really not like I eat tons of food!!! that pizza may be falling in MY mouth soon. ha! I’m now convinced that a lot of this plateau stuff is the running. it has to be! it’s really not like I eat tons of food!!! that pizza may be falling in MY mouth soon.

]]> By: Fallon http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/10/12/apparently-i%e2%80%99m-the-only-one/#comment-1155 Fallon Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:56:06 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=890#comment-1155 I'm totally on a plateau, and have been since August of last year, BUT I also have not been fully on track for while. So yeah...um...that pizza just fell into my mouth.... :) I’m totally on a plateau, and have been since August of last year, BUT I also have not been fully on track for while. So yeah…um…that pizza just fell into my mouth…. Smilie: :)

]]> By: rebecca http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/10/12/apparently-i%e2%80%99m-the-only-one/#comment-1150 rebecca Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:44:49 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=890#comment-1150 Renee... I'm so behind! I can't wait to meet you either!! Uhm...I should probably start packing... like now... i have no words of wisdom as ive been on a self-imposed plateau...=/ Renee… I’m so behind! I can’t wait to meet you either!! Uhm…I should probably start packing… like now…

i have no words of wisdom as ive been on a self-imposed plateau…=/

]]> By: NotFatJustCurvy http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/2010/10/12/apparently-i%e2%80%99m-the-only-one/#comment-1149 NotFatJustCurvy Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:38:19 +0000 http://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/?p=890#comment-1149 The last time I was in a plateau...I ended up giving up and gaining 70 lbs. So to me, the motivation when going through a plateau is that I know the consequences if I don't keep trying. I know it's not really that helpful because it's a negative experience, but there are a lot of people who go through the plateaus just like you. The last time I was in a plateau…I ended up giving up and gaining 70 lbs. So to me, the motivation when going through a plateau is that I know the consequences if I don’t keep trying. I know it’s not really that helpful because it’s a negative experience, but there are a lot of people who go through the plateaus just like you.

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