Weight Loss and Working Out

[Ice]

Weight Loss and Working Out.

Not baseball avatar discussion. So keep dreaming.

 

[Joe Kalicki]

Weight Loss and Working Out.

Not baseball avatar discussion. So keep dreaming.

I meant to name the thread Weight Loss and Working Out and Baseball Avatars.

My bad. Can I get a mod to fix it?

 

[E]

Well, I bought some running shoes today, knowing that it would take that to get me up and running. I talked to a friend of mine who runs a lot and this evening I ran a half mile. Doesn't sound like a lot, but I was dying by the time I got home. I am not overweight or fat or whatever by any stretch of the imagination - in fact, I'm underweight. But that's how out of shape I am.

I was already winded by 1/4 mile but I felt great. I felt like I was actually doing something good.

I was going to try to run every other day but my legs are fried. I stretched beforehand but maybe I didn't stretch enough. Hopefully they will be loose enough by Tuesday.

 

[Ice]

Well, I bought some running shoes today, knowing that it would take that to get me up and running. I talked to a friend of mine who runs a lot and this evening I ran a half mile. Doesn't sound like a lot, but I was dying by the time I got home. I am not overweight or fat or whatever by any stretch of the imagination - in fact, I'm underweight. But that's how out of shape I am.

I was already winded by 1/4 mile but I felt great. I felt like I was actually doing something good.

I was going to try to run every other day but my legs are fried. I stretched beforehand but maybe I didn't stretch enough. Hopefully they will be loose enough by Tuesday.

It may not be that you didn't stretch enough, but maybe that you're body isn't used to it.

With starting out, not running everyday might be a good idea. Baby steps is what it's all about.

 

[Bass]

Also - stretching afterwards is more beneficial than before.

I've been told to hold a stretch say, 15 seconds before I work out, and then 30 seconds at the end of my workout before I go home. Stretching afterwards is what's important. So do both.

 

[E]

I did stretch afterward, and I'm glad I did.

My friend called to check up on me. Sounds like I did everything pretty much right, I just need to get used to it.

I can tell one thing I did wrong - I ran too fast. I needed to go much slower. It was hard to make myself run slow. I wasn't racing as fast as I could go, but I definitely didn't pace myself properly.

 

[SSJmole]

You don't need to work out E. Have you never seen any movie ever made?

You just need a training montage.

 

[Iceshadow]

Well, I bought some running shoes today, knowing that it would take that to get me up and running. I talked to a friend of mine who runs a lot and this evening I ran a half mile. Doesn't sound like a lot, but I was dying by the time I got home. I am not overweight or fat or whatever by any stretch of the imagination - in fact, I'm underweight. But that's how out of shape I am.

I was already winded by 1/4 mile but I felt great. I felt like I was actually doing something good.

I was going to try to run every other day but my legs are fried. I stretched beforehand but maybe I didn't stretch enough. Hopefully they will be loose enough by Tuesday.

Well for the first two weeks some soreness the next day is going to be expected, but you will adapt soon enough.

 

[Bass]

I did stretch afterward, and I'm glad I did.

My friend called to check up on me. Sounds like I did everything pretty much right, I just need to get used to it.

I can tell one thing I did wrong - I ran too fast. I needed to go much slower. It was hard to make myself run slow. I wasn't racing as fast as I could go, but I definitely didn't pace myself properly.

You could get yourself a heart rate monitor. The idea is when you're starting out you run at like, 50% of your Maximum Heart Rate or something. Then you get fitter and push it to 60% and 70% and so forth. I forget the exact details, but it might be a good way to ensure you're not running too fast.

 

[Ultimate Houde]

Well, I bought some running shoes today, knowing that it would take that to get me up and running. I talked to a friend of mine who runs a lot and this evening I ran a half mile. Doesn't sound like a lot, but I was dying by the time I got home. I am not overweight or fat or whatever by any stretch of the imagination - in fact, I'm underweight. But that's how out of shape I am.

I was already winded by 1/4 mile but I felt great. I felt like I was actually doing something good.

I was going to try to run every other day but my legs are fried. I stretched beforehand but maybe I didn't stretch enough. Hopefully they will be loose enough by Tuesday.

Surely you jest?

 

[ProjectX2]

I'm sorry, but I'm sitting here reading these posts about E wanting to learn how to run and exercise properly and I think this is the most pathetic thing I have ever read. :lol:

I don't know why either. It's just funny for some reason.

 

[moonmaster]

I'm sorry, but I'm sitting here reading these posts about E wanting to learn how to run and exercise properly and I think this is the most pathetic thing I have ever read. :lol:

I don't know why either. It's just funny for some reason.

I know, it's so pathetic!

*leans back in chair and stuffs mouth full of Swedish Fish*

 

[E]

You could get yourself a heart rate monitor. The idea is when you're starting out you run at like, 50% of your Maximum Heart Rate or something. Then you get fitter and push it to 60% and 70% and so forth. I forget the exact details, but it might be a good way to ensure you're not running too fast.

Hmmm...it sounds like a good idea but does it involve opening my chest cavity?

Surely you jest?

I have two friends. One of them runs. The other plays basketball.

I'm sorry, but I'm sitting here reading these posts about E wanting to learn how to run and exercise properly and I think this is the most pathetic thing I have ever read. :lol:

I don't know why either. It's just funny for some reason.

:|

 

[Ultimate Houde]

Hmmm...it sounds like a good idea but does it involve opening my chest cavity?

I'll do it for half price

I have two friends. One of them runs. The other plays basketball.

Which one plays basketball, lefty or righty?

 

[Bass]

I know, it's so pathetic!

*leans back in chair and stuffs mouth full of Swedish Fish*

Hmmm...it sounds like a good idea but does it involve opening my chest cavity?

No. It's just this band thing with a beeping clock on it or something. I keep forgetting to pick one up.

That said, some gyms have them built into their treadmills and bikes so you wouldn't need to buy one.

 

[Hibiki]

Found a really cool workout diet and i'm gonna start this one today.


TNT Diet

 

[E]

I have suspected for a while that I might be allergic to gluten, so I'm on a strict gluten-free diet. It's very different...more salads and baked potatoes, neither of which I usually eat much of.

And I had a really crappy salad for lunch, so I'm already hungry.

It's amazing how hard it is to find wheat-free food products...even in things which are supposed to be corn or rice-based.

 

[Joe Kalicki]

With my recent job situation being in flux I've been going to the gym more often and for longer each time. If this keeps up no one will even recognize me at WW Chicago next year.

 

[Ultimate Houde]

I have suspected for a while that I might be allergic to gluten, so I'm on a strict gluten-free diet. It's very different...more salads and baked potatoes, neither of which I usually eat much of.

And I had a really crappy salad for lunch, so I'm already hungry.

It's amazing how hard it is to find wheat-free food products...even in things which are supposed to be corn or rice-based.

Um...gluten allergies tend to make themselves known. As in cramps, hives, puking variety.

Nevermind the huge weight lose one would get as well. It's actualy kinda similar to adult onset diabetes. The difference being that with diabetes, one cannot stop peeing.

 

[E]

Um...gluten allergies tend to make themselves known. As in cramps, hives, puking variety.

Nevermind the huge weight lose one would get as well. It's actualy kinda similar to adult onset diabetes. The difference being that with diabetes, one cannot stop peeing.

What I've read about it is that reactions can vary depending on the severity of the allergy. Some people cannot even eat with utensils that have touched gluten, others can basically peel the bread off a sandwich and eat the rest of it and be fine.

I do have very wide fluctuations in weight. Definitely not normal. And cramping is also a major problem, although it's not constant and I can't seem to pinpoint what triggers it.

 

[Ultimate Houde]

Actually, weight fluctuations are pretty norm for a human. That's what suppose to happen.

But, depending on how wide the weight fluctuations are, are we talking tens of pounds or twenties?

As for the cramping that can be caused by a lactose intolerance. I get that sometimes as well. Lotsw of things can cause cramping though.

If the weight fluctuations are as seriously as you are saying they are, go see a doctor about it. No matter how much you think they suck, doctors are more able to make the correct decision about these things. More able than you anyways, considering the internet has led to a rash of self diagnosing that 90% of the time is incorrect.

 

[E]

Actually, weight fluctuations are pretty norm for a human. That's what suppose to happen.

But, depending on how wide the weight fluctuations are, are we talking tens of pounds or twenties?

As for the cramping that can be caused by a lactose intolerance. I get that sometimes as well. Lotsw of things can cause cramping though.

If the weight fluctuations are as seriously as you are saying they are, go see a doctor about it. No matter how much you think they suck, doctors are more able to make the correct decision about these things. More able than you anyways, considering the internet has led to a rash of self diagnosing that 90% of the time is incorrect.

I have an appointment Monday.

I can fluctuate around +-6 or 7 lbs in a week with ZERO change in diet or activity.

I tried going lactose free and it didn't change anything...that was one of the first things I tried.

 

[Ultimate Houde]

I was thinking that this also could be because of your running. Were there any other changes in your life recently?

Either way, it's a good thing you made the appointment.

Do you weigh yourself the same time every day? Hell, water weight in the afternoon can add six pounds, while if you weigh yourself first thing in the morning, you weigh less.

 

[E]

I was thinking that this also could be because of your running. Were there any other changes in your life recently?

Either way, it's a good thing you made the appointment.

Do you weigh yourself the same time every day? Hell, water weight in the afternoon can add six pounds, while if you weigh yourself first thing in the morning, you weigh less.

The weight change was happening far before I started running, and I haven't run in about 2 weeks because I had shin splints and a sore knee.

I generally weigh myself in the evening, so yes, pretty much.

No other changes besides the running and the diet which is less than a week old. And actually I might end the diet today because I read that in order for tests to be accurate I should keep as normal a diet as I can, which makes sense.

 

[thee great one]

I need to start working out.


I don't know if that would help. My belly is only because I'm so stuffed with greatness.

 

[Bass]

I have suspected for a while that I might be allergic to gluten, so I'm on a strict gluten-free diet. It's very different...more salads and baked potatoes, neither of which I usually eat much of.

And I had a really crappy salad for lunch, so I'm already hungry.

It's amazing how hard it is to find wheat-free food products...even in things which are supposed to be corn or rice-based.

I seem to be able to find gluten-free quite easily over here.

But I can understand the mild allergy thing - when I started working out I was told to drink a lot of milk. Turns out, I'm somewhat lactose intolerant. I can have milk, cheese, chocolate - no problem - but milk becomes a problem if I have milk, on its own, in a glass. Cereal, no prob. But a pint of milk? Forget it. So I go on the soya.

But all the gluten foods you like you can get gluten free. I like the freefrom brand of gluten-free brownies.

I need to start working out.


I don't know if that would help. My belly is only because I'm so stuffed with greatness.

Surely the greatness will no longer be localised in your belly but everywhere, making you completely great.

Also, this is such a Zim thing to say, making you more stuffed with greatness.

 

[Ultimate Houde]

Sexynurse thinks you have IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

So, how much you pooing?

 

[thee great one]

Surely the greatness will no longer be localised in your belly but everywhere, making you completely great.

Also, this is such a Zim thing to say, making you more stuffed with greatness.

It also might be where I store all the extra bonerness for when I need it.

 

[E]

Sexynurse thinks you have IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

So, how much you pooing?

Without getting into great deal, that was the first thing the doctor tried. I changed my diet and took medication before I ate. It got slightly better.

Actually, in the past I've had times when the pain in my abdomen was so great that I couldn't stand upright. Other times the attacks left me with no energy, so bad that I couldn't even hold my head up.

The medicine helped with that a little bit, but actually after I stopped taking it it got much better.

Plus the medicine gave me a weird feeling - like I was tired and needed to nap but I felt really "anxious". Also, a dry mouth. Made it hard to concentrate.

But yeah - in short I was was treated for that but it didn't change much.

And please tell Sexynurse thank you for trying to diagnose me.

 

[Langsta]

I weight 107. I'm a skinny little bastard. I need to start lifting weights.