****Official 2013 Weight Loss Challenge****

[BigRedChief]

We are suppose to post our new weight weekly?

[Buck]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

We are suppose to post our new weight weekly?

However often you'd like. We usually do it once a month on the first.

[Frosty]

Well, the good news is I lost four pounds last week.

The bad news is it was because I had the flu for the last six days.

Bleh

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Frosty

Well, the good news is I lost four pounds last week.

The bad news is it was because I had the flu for the last six days.

Bleh

Same routine with me. I kicked off my diet with pissing out my ass and puking my guts out for the first 2 days. Good way to get things back on track I guess.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Same routine with me. I kicked off my diet with pissing out my ass and puking my guts out for the first 2 days. Good way to get things back on track I guess.

I had the respiratory-type flu so only puked once and I think it more from the gunk draining in my throat. Mostly had a high fever and didn't feel like eating or drinking anything. I think the weight lost was primarily from being dehydrated so probably won't last as I feel better and rehydrate.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Whether it's faster, longer, or both, always be ready to die when you step off. That's what I did, and it worked wonders for my endurance and my speed. It also helped the **** out of my self image. May not be an issue for you, but you can never feel too good about yourself and your accomplishments.

[Hootie]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Whether it's faster, longer, or both, always be ready to die when you step off. That's what I did, and it worked wonders for my endurance and my speed. It also helped the **** out of my self image. May not be an issue for you, but you can never feel too good about yourself and your accomplishments.

Agreed.

I'll have to start pushing myself more. This last week felt like a breeze compared to when I started a month ago, and I've been gradually increasing speed. (From 7.0 to 7.7).

I think I'll start with 7.7 and get up to 8.0 and add an extra interval and see how I feel today.

[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Whether it's faster, longer, or both, always be ready to die when you step off. That's what I did, and it worked wonders for my endurance and my speed. It also helped the **** out of my self image. May not be an issue for you, but you can never feel too good about yourself and your accomplishments.

Eventually, you'll hit a point where that is virtually impossible. Generally, that's about the time you can run 6+ miles without walking. If you find your pace, you'll get to six...seven...eight...and feel like you can just keep going forever...and that's because you can. You don't have to feel like trash afterwards in order to have a great workout, IMO.

[phisherman]

Originally Posted by Saul Good

Eventually, you'll hit a point where that is virtually impossible. Generally, that's about the time you can run 6+ miles without walking. If you find your pace, you'll get to six...seven...eight...and feel like you can just keep going forever...and that's because you can. You don't have to feel like trash afterwards in order to have a great workout, IMO.

Very true on all counts. Pacing is the key with running. The first few months, when I had trouble doing 2 miles at a time, every run was death and I felt totally gassed after every run.

Now I can hit a 9 minute per mile pace and run pretty much forever. I ran my first 5k in September of last year and I'm signed up for a half marathon already this year. Being 50 pounds lighter than I was last year definitely helps this, but dogged persistence is the key to getting used to running distances.

The key for speed, once you're acclimated to running, is to integrate speed workouts into your running/workout regimen. I power walk once a week and also try to swim once a week to change up the same old, same old routine, along with some speed/interval routines.

Your times will get better, but it's like losing weight; just fight through the plateaus.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Hootie, I'd say jump it up to 45 minutes of cardio. That's a good start. And then increase it 5 minutes every week or two. The kettleballs are a good idea as well. Strength building is a good thing.

[cookster50]

I'll be working up to 6 miles, that is my goal simply due to time. I can get to a 8 minute mile, so 6 miles with warm up and cool down is about 1 hour. I like your idea of pushing yourself faster though, as last time I was fit I was going a little faster, but never pushed to get down to something like a 7 minute mile. Let's do this Mr. Floppynuts.

[Rausch]

Never looked at or posted in this thread.

Bet the wife for a big screen and a piece of furniture in the BR that I'd lose 35 lbs in 3 weeks.

FAHK ME.

I'm not 16 and in wrestling shape.

This should be fun...

[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by Rausch

Never looked at or posted in this thread.

Bet the wife for a big screen and a piece of furniture in the BR that I'd lose 35 lbs in 3 weeks.

FAHK ME.

I'm not 16 and in wrestling shape.

This should be fun...

Hope you're 300+ if you're going to do that.

[Buck]

Originally Posted by Rausch

Never looked at or posted in this thread.

Bet the wife for a big screen and a piece of furniture in the BR that I'd lose 35 lbs in 3 weeks.

FAHK ME.

I'm not 16 and in wrestling shape.

This should be fun...

3 weeks?

You already lost.

[Great Expectations]

I'm down 3 lbs to 226. I've been spinning at the gym, I'm ready for Daylight Savings time and warm weather so I can start riding outside.