Topic: Couch to 5K Accountability Thread (Read 89579 times)

Lines · « **Reply #150 on:** 03 Jun 2012, 08:28 »

Mostly I just want to get back in shape. My preferred form of exercise is swimming laps, but other than the campus gym, finding a place with a lap pool that isn't overpriced is challenging at best, let alone finding one in a convenient area. Running is easy to do anywhere and I need to get over my distaste for it.

bainidhe_dub · « **Reply #151 on:** 03 Jun 2012, 17:24 »

I did a 4th day of week 1 today. We had more crazy thunderstorms last week (Friday: tornado warnings & no power after 6pm) so my "week 1" has gotten way stretched out & I wasn't feeling quite up to starting week 2. I took the dog and we did 2.1 miles avg 14:18 min/mi. Hopefully tomorrow or Tuesday evening will be nice and I can do W2/D1.

Lines · « **Reply #152 on:** 03 Jun 2012, 19:23 »

I have my mix ready to go! Woo!

Redball · « **Reply #153 on:** 04 Jun 2012, 03:29 »

Quote from: Linds on 03 Jun 2012, 08:28

Running is easy to do anywhere and I need to get over my distaste for it.

My morning commute to high school was a mile or so by bike, 3 miles by school bus. My mother used to send me out of the house with, "Look around you!" I think of it often as I jog and try to notice changes. Now if I could recognize birds and birdcalls....

Lines · « **Reply #154 on:** 04 Jun 2012, 05:04 »

See, I love walking and I do it a lot*, it's just running that I hate. But I think that's because of all the drills gym teachers made us do - which SUCK when you are terrible at running. And sweat easily.

*My boyfriend and I specifically chose the house we're moving into because there are so many things within walking distance.

lepetitfromage · « **Reply #155 on:** 04 Jun 2012, 06:20 »

Quote from: bainidhe_dub on 03 Jun 2012, 17:24

I did a 4th day of week 1 today. We had more crazy thunderstorms last week (Friday: tornado warnings & no power after 6pm) so my "week 1" has gotten way stretched out & I wasn't feeling quite up to starting week 2. I took the dog and we did 2.1 miles avg 14:18 min/mi. Hopefully tomorrow or Tuesday evening will be nice and I can do W2/D1.

I'm with you- last week was ridiculous so I only got to run one day- and my shins started to act up a bit. I ended up doing the Week 1 run and actually made it through. Much better to complete a slightly easier run than fail miserably and feel defeated by a harder one.

I'm planning on doing the Week 2 workout Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday this week. While I may not be following the program exactly, I learned in my last program that it's better to listen to my body and go a little slower than push myself and burn out.

~~...Now if only I could figure out how to chart this.~~
Edit: Just checked the chart and I'm following your lead, Bain. Makes sense to do it that way.

bainidhe_dub · « **Reply #156 on:** 04 Jun 2012, 06:56 »

I figured it makes sense to do it that way since it's the week 1 schedule again. I don't know what I'd do if it was one of the weeks when the days are different... day 3.5?

Lines · « **Reply #157 on:** 04 Jun 2012, 14:00 »

I did day 1 today and...it was hard. I had to skip two of the runs because I pushed myself too hard on the first two and I was having breathing problems. (I really need to go to the doctor and try to get an inhaler for when I exercise.) But I slowed down for the rest of them and that seemed to work. Depending on how Wednesday goes, I might repeat or do an extra day of week 1 before I move onto week 2. But the cycle itself doesn't seem so bad. I'm really thankful for that podcast, it really helped.

So far I don't have sore legs, I was worried I would earlier would, but I'm walking just fine. I did notice some stiffness when I would transition from running to walking, but I haven't felt much pain or stiffness since then. Maybe I'll wake up tomorrow questioning my existence, who knows.

bainidhe_dub · « **Reply #158 on:** 04 Jun 2012, 17:07 »

I did w2/d1 today - I definitely noticed the added 30 seconds of running, mostly in my legs. I was a little wheezy at first but not too bad. 2.12 mi, 14:38 min/mi.

Redball · « **Reply #159 on:** 04 Jun 2012, 19:30 »

The rest of you may be more accustomed to doing things like this with others at a distance, but I'm still bragging about being in an international running group. Also neat that you're willing to do repeats. Other folks might find it easier to quit.

BeoPuppy · « **Reply #160 on:** 05 Jun 2012, 03:50 »

Going to skip an extra juijitsu training to go running this evening. this is so against my nature it gives me goosebumbs.

(I'm not doing the c25k thing, though ... I run until I'm done. No clue how long/far.)

Lines · « **Reply #161 on:** 05 Jun 2012, 04:06 »

Quote from: Linds on 04 Jun 2012, 14:00

Maybe I'll wake up tomorrow questioning my existence, who knows.

Not questioning my existence, but my thighs, hips, and shoulders are sore. I guess I'll have to stretch a bit today.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #162 on:** 05 Jun 2012, 04:37 »

I was doubtful that stretching after the run would actually do anything, but the day after the day I didn't stretch I could barely walk, and the day after the day I did stretch I was totally fine. So definitely stretch immediately after running, before going to bed, and when you get up the next morning.

I'm planning on a run tonight some time, but I've got to do some intensive revision so it depends how that goes (starting at no later than 2pm, hopefully earlier). Running at 8.30pm worked well last time, I'll try to make sure dinner is early enough that I don't get stitches again.

Lines · « **Reply #163 on:** 05 Jun 2012, 05:33 »

I always stretch before and after workouts - it helps immensely. And since yesterday I spent a lot of the day moving around, I was pretty ok, I only have problems when I have to sit for long periods of time.

Did anyone feel a little stiff in their biceps after their first run? I'm trying to figure out if it's because of the running or if it was because I was carrying my water bottle with me.

I also really need to keep track of how many laps I do tomorrow. I lost count after 3 and the track isn't a 1/4 mile long like your average track, so the number of laps to get to a mile is weird. Were people using an app or something?

lepetitfromage · « **Reply #164 on:** 05 Jun 2012, 05:47 »

I was running on the treadmill so it was pretty easy for me to track it. I know there is an app but there is also an MP3. I'm planning for an outside run this weekend and I'm going to be using that.

I don't always stretch before, but usually I do some weight training and/or the ab circuit at the gym before I start my runs that way I'm at least warmed up a bit. I ALWAYS stretch after- my calves are so tight that they cramp up if I don't stretch them. Plus, it feels soooooo good.

Redball- I never though of it that way! Makes us sound much cooler

(Edit: aahahahaha- found the easter egg. Nice one, DrPhibes.)

Barmymoo · « **Reply #165 on:** 05 Jun 2012, 06:25 »

I'm not sure how far I run. Perhaps I'll use MapMyRun today to figure it out.

My arms did ache a little after the first run, and I must have pulled my shoulder in some way on Sunday morning (it's still hurting today, I had to take painkillers to get through the exam). Perhaps you're holding too much tension in your arms? If you're gripping a water bottle that could very well be the problem.

BeoPuppy · « **Reply #166 on:** 05 Jun 2012, 07:33 »

That was an excellent suggestion, that MapMyRun thing. After some careful clicking and guessing it turns out that I run about 5K ... and usually amble 2 more. Big surprise, that.

Redball · « **Reply #167 on:** 05 Jun 2012, 09:41 »

International running group: very cool. Next step: http://www.runningintheusa.com/race/List.aspx?State=MI. Something in the Midwest during May's visit? That site's quite searchable, by state, date and distance.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #168 on:** 05 Jun 2012, 12:37 »

I'm up for that idea in theory, although I have no idea when I'll be where or what I'll be doing.

I had just typed out that I had decided not to run tonight. Then I checked my diary and realised that if I didn't, I wouldn't manage three runs this week - I'm going on an adventure on Friday to celebrate the end of my exams (taking myself out to breakfast, then cycling out to a nearby National Trust property for the day, and coming back home to watch a film and eat popcorn) and on Sunday I'm going somewhere with the choir for the day. So. Running. Now.

Did it! That was so good! It is the first time I got to the end of the run and thought "What, that's it?!". I think having two run intervals instead of five or six is a lot better for me. The three minute run was a tiny bit tiring, but only because I picked a route that took me up a small incline. I was avoiding repeatedly running past a group of teenagers in the park - not because they were causing any trouble, just because I automatically avoid groups of teenagers. Also I was avoiding the route under the trees because it was getting a bit dark, so I ended up going all over the place round the perimeter of the park and along the side of the road.

Now for a shower, into my pjs and another hour of work. That's got me in a really positive mood

Redball · « **Reply #169 on:** 05 Jun 2012, 13:57 »

Quote from: Barmymoo on 05 Jun 2012, 12:37

Did it! That was so good! It is the first time I got to the end of the run and thought "What, that's it?!".

That's how it's supposed to be. Not that it's always fun during, but ooooh! it feels so good when it's over!

A Wet Helmet · « **Reply #170 on:** 05 Jun 2012, 14:55 »

About a year ago, my wife and I started going for a walk once or twice a week. After a few weeks, we tried to run "just a little." At first, we would pick a mail box maybe 100 meters away and we'd run to it. Then we'd have to walk for several hundred meters before trying again. After four or five times of doing that, we just wouldn't run any more. I'd be winded by the time we were done with our walks.

A couple of weeks ago, I ran a half-marathon.

13.1 miles (21 Km) of pure run. It was fantastic. I'm going to run my first full marathon this fall.

There is no great secret to running. Just run until it sucks, and then keep running.
Get up the next day an do it again, only further.

I have some pretty significant lower body injuries that have kept me from running for years. I found out that by doing a little reading on what good running form is, and then concentrating on actually doing it, it put a lot less strain on my body. I also found out that the shoes all the 'experts' recommend to correct the gait problems inherent in my injuries actually made things worse. Now I wear shoes that don't try to force my feet into unnatural positions and I accept that I have a different foot strike with each foot. I've also learned to pay attention to my body and learn the difference between "this sucks" and "this hurts!". If it sucks, keep going. Sucks is good. Running through what sucks is what makes you better. When it really and truly hurts, I stop running. In fact, five days before my half marathon, I ran less than two miles because I was in pain and didn't want to risk aggravating injuries. I rested, I iced, and when it was time to run for real, I felt great.

As kind of a "born again" runner (I ran a lot through the 90s, but quit when I got hurt), I hope that everyone gets off their butt and hits the street once in awhile. No matter how slow you're going, you're still kicking the ass of everyone who is sitting on the couch. Stick with it!

Redball · « **Reply #171 on:** 06 Jun 2012, 07:47 »

W3R2: Technical problem: Didn't plug in the earbuds sufficiently, didn't recognize it until 6 minutes in, took some extra jogging as a penalty. Weather issue: Temp was 48F when I woke up, 57 when I started out in shorts and T. That was too warm in a morning sun and little breeze. Leg problem: I shuffle-jog, and realize that it's a slow pace. I tried lengthening the stride, and felt it immediately. Something to work on.
But WTF: I'm alive!

Quote from: A Wet Helmet on 05 Jun 2012, 14:55

About a year ago, my wife and I started going for a walk once or twice a week. After a few weeks, we tried to run "just a little." At first, we would pick a mail box maybe 100 meters away and we'd run to it.

Does anyone remember doing something like that in childhood? I can recall walking on the sidewalk down a tree-lined street at the age of 8 or so, hearing a car coming up behind me, and running as fast as I could to get to yonder tree before the car did. It was suddenly Extremely Important, a matter of Life or Death.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #172 on:** 06 Jun 2012, 08:14 »

I challenged myself to run an extra bit a couple of runs ago by first running to a lamppost, and then after a bit of walking running to the point where I cross the road. It's a good motivator to make some extra effort.

I'm considering going out for an extra run tonight, maybe week 3 run 1.5, because I just accidentally ate a litre of cheap mint choc chip ice cream and I'm weighing in tomorrow.

Redball · « **Reply #173 on:** 06 Jun 2012, 08:42 »

Accidentally. A litre. Ice cream. Awesome! One minute it was in the container, the next it was inside me and I don't know how it got there ....

I understand, and I understand that I can't make fun of anybody. I can lose weight as long as I'm feeding myself, but when I'm away from home, I'm in trouble, and the last few days have been a real clusterf***. Friday: Happy hour at a friend's home, and the invitation, for wine and snacks, came after I'd eaten and had a glass of wine. Saturday: The neighbor's potluck picnic for their Scottie club. Monday, the same neighbors have invited me to dinner once a week since my wife died. There was still a lot of ice cream left. I might have had a pint. And the pork tenderloin was delicious. Tuesday, a wedding reception down the street for an honorary granddaughter. My weight hasn't seemed to suffer much through all of that, but I'm holding my breath.

lepetitfromage · « **Reply #174 on:** 06 Jun 2012, 09:58 »

Quote from: Redball on 06 Jun 2012, 07:47

Quote from: A Wet Helmet on 05 Jun 2012, 14:55
About a year ago, my wife and I started going for a walk once or twice a week. After a few weeks, we tried to run "just a little." At first, we would pick a mail box maybe 100 meters away and we'd run to it.

Does anyone remember doing something like that in childhood? I can recall walking on the sidewalk down a tree-lined street at the age of 8 or so, hearing a car coming up behind me, and running as fast as I could to get to yonder tree before the car did. It was suddenly Extremely Important, a matter of Life or Death.

I still catch myself doing this from time to time!!

Re: weight gain- I didn't want to post anything for fear of jinxing it, but I'm down about 8 pounds since we all started and I've definitely had a few dietary missteps- specifically at a wedding over the weekend...and that whole bottle of wine on Monday night.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #175 on:** 06 Jun 2012, 10:38 »

Well done! I'll find out tomorrow if I've lost anything this week, after two ice cream mishaps, but I'm not too bothered as I can see that I'm slimming down even if the scales aren't changing.

Ice cream is my weak point. I try really hard not to buy it, but other people persuade me - friends come over and bring it with them, or suggest we pop to the shop and buy some. This particular tub was given to me as a thank you for letting the welfare team store 30 litres (30!) in my freezer. I didn't eat any of them while they were being stored, and only a tiny amount at the actual event, but then they gave me almost two litres of what is actually really cheap nasty ice cream and I just can't resist it. Ugh. I don't even like it that much. I'd throw it away if I weren't so opposed to wasting food. Perhaps a friend will take it off me, what's left of it.

Redball · « **Reply #176 on:** 06 Jun 2012, 11:18 »

See, if mint chocolate chip tasted that bad, I'd have to put Hershey's syrup on it to make it taste better. I too stored the 3 large tubs of ice cream which were served at the picnic and again Monday night. My neighbor invited me to partake, but I was stronger than the ice cream while it was in my care. I find that one dietary binge, one mishap, doesn't have much impact on weight. But four in five days should have interrupted the downward trend. Still, the C25K program apparently is making us more conscious of what we're ingesting, and that and moving about are enough to show up on the scales. Good work, ladies!

Barmymoo · « **Reply #177 on:** 06 Jun 2012, 12:55 »

I was already fairly concious of what I ate because I started using MFP (a calorie tracker) at New Year, but it's not consistent and some days I'm perfectly aware that I'm over my calories and I still eat the ice cream. I'm paying for it now with a horrible stomach ache.

Akima · « **Reply #178 on:** 06 Jun 2012, 17:57 »

Quote from: Barmymoo on 06 Jun 2012, 12:55

I was already fairly concious of what I ate because I started using MFP (a calorie tracker) at New Year, but it's not consistent and some days I'm perfectly aware that I'm over my calories and I still eat the ice cream.

The key to healthy eating is in the shopping basket. If you don't buy ice cream in the first place, it won't there to tempt you. That way, you only have to be strong once at the supermarket, rather than every time you open the fridge door.

bainidhe_dub · « **Reply #179 on:** 06 Jun 2012, 18:52 »

I try that, but then I just get sad when there's no sweet/salty junk in the house when I want it, and just end up grazing while looking for a substitute.

I did week 2 day 2 tonight, more or less. I have no distance/pace data because Stupid Reasons.

(click to show/hide)

And it was stupid and the moral of the story is the Droid whatever-it-is sucks and I hate the touchscreen and the navigation and I want my charging cord back so I can just use my phone and the programs I've gotten figured out.

And something is up with my feet/shoes, in that my feet hurt and I think it's the fact that I'm wearing $30 shoes from Target that I ordered without getting to try them on. It almost seems like if I could get the tension on the laces just right it would be ok, but really I just think the arch support is in not quite the right place.

Redball · « **Reply #180 on:** 06 Jun 2012, 19:11 »

Would drugstore/Walmart orthotics help? I've used them full time since I originally started running.

lepetitfromage · « **Reply #181 on:** 07 Jun 2012, 06:20 »

I'm thinking of picking up a pair of orthotics myself but I'm nervous about wasting my money if I buy bad/wrong ones because I know I won't be able to return them. I definitely need some more cushioning. Where did you get yours? Would you recommend them?

I did my 1st Week 2 run yesterday and it wasn't too bad. I could definitely feel more stress on my shins, but not as much as I anticipated. Something happened that amused me though- I try not to pay attention to the timer on the treadmill and just watch the tv to help the time pass faster. Every single time I looked down to check because I thought I was nearing the end, the timer was just about to hit one minute so then I was super aware of the time difference! I guess my body remembered what I wanted it to do previously, even though it's been a while!

Bain- I'm the same way with sweet stuff- sometimes I just neeeed it. Good luck finding your cord! I hate when stupid stuff gets in the way when I actually want to run. It's hard enough getting motivated in the first place!

I've started having a bowl of cereal when I'm craving sugar. I'll have apple cinnamon cheerios or chocolate chex. And if I'm really feeling like misbehaving, I break out the Lucky Charms.

Redball · « **Reply #182 on:** 07 Jun 2012, 06:37 »

I've bought mine from a podiatrist, paying $21 the last time I got them. They're generic. When I was first prescribed them, they were measured and fitted, cost $300 and health insurance paid. I believe they provide a little cushioning in the heel, a little arch support and a little anti-pronation. If I forget to put them in -- which is rare -- I notice it immediately and don't like it at all. I've worn them for 28 years, so it's hard to say what would happen if I didn't.
When I'm eating by myself, I can avoid all but a very occasional candy bar. At home, replacing ice cream for dessert after dinner, I have a 60-calorie vanilla low-fat sugar-free yogurt and put a dollop of Hershey's on the top.
And morning cereal is oatmeal and skim milk, with artificial sweetener and cinnamon. I'm capable of cutting calories, but not when I'm dining with friends in their homes. I'm beginning to think that if I saw myself as they may see me (What am I saying? That they're very polite?), I might cut back then as well.

Lines · « **Reply #183 on:** 07 Jun 2012, 07:43 »

My favorite cereal right now are the Peanut Butter Multigrain Cheerios. I have a weak spot for peanut butter desserts, so I just try to eat some cereal instead of ice cream or cake or whatever. Also if I really want candy, I'll go for Twizzlers, because they have less calories than most other candies.

I need to make a serious diet change. Last year when I was living with friends (one of which was studying nutrition), I was fine, but then I moved home with my mom and I immediately gained weight and went up both a size and a cup size. Which is annoying. When I move in with the boy in a week or so, I'm going back to what I did last year - not buying so much crap. It's easy not to eat junk food when you never buy it. Also it's easier to eat healthier when you plan for the week in advance. So my goal is less processed foods, more whole grains. I'm also going to look into healthier baking options, because I do bake a lot and I don't want to completely give it up.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #184 on:** 07 Jun 2012, 08:49 »

Quote from: Akima on 06 Jun 2012, 17:57

The key to healthy eating is in the shopping basket. If you don't buy ice cream in the first place, it won't there to tempt you. That way, you only have to be strong once at the supermarket, rather than every time you open the fridge door.

You're absolutely right and I am usually very good about this - I only buy ice cream or any kind of dessert if I know people are coming over, and generally it gets eaten while they're here. This ice cream was given to me by someone, who wouldn't take it back. Hmm.

Redball · « **Reply #185 on:** 07 Jun 2012, 09:09 »

Hmmm, indeed. You didn't say this "someone" was a friend. Hmmm.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #186 on:** 07 Jun 2012, 09:12 »

Well, a friend and also the college welfare officer ironically! But not someone who particularly knows about my diet and certainly not about my problems with food, so not culpable.

I weighed in this morning and I've lost about a pound. It's tricky to know because I've been weighing in kilos, and for the last two weigh-ins I just rounded up or down. Then I realised that 1 kilo was several pounds, so the reason the numbers were not changing was because I wasn't recording them accurately. I think last week I was on 65.4kg though, and this week I'm on 64.9kg, so that's about a pound.

Redball · « **Reply #187 on:** 07 Jun 2012, 09:39 »

I'm at 177, with what I think must be a 20-pound potbelly, so somewhere south of 160 would be grand.
The gift of ice cream reminds me that friends find it easy to dismiss attempts to lose weight. "What do you need to do that for? You look fine!" I assume it's threatening.
And a last thought: You're aware that the U.S. is the last major holdout against metric conversion, although it creeps into our manufacture, hardware, repair. I'm OK with grams, kg, cm, meters and km, less so with hectares. Are you saying you use a home scale measuring in pounds but weigh in, say, at a clinic on a metric scale? I assume at your age that you're quite comfortable thinking in metric measures. More so than in feet and pounds?
My country is so damn backward in that arrogance. And we'd be worse if we didn't export and import.

lepetitfromage · « **Reply #188 on:** 07 Jun 2012, 12:41 »

I gained most of my weight from the munchies and from buying whatever was on sale/cheap/free with coupons in mass quantities without reading much of the nutrition info. I've gotten muuuuch better, thankfully. One of the perils of shopping with coupons- if you get it for 10 cents, you buy 8 of them.

I tend to gain everywhere, which is a blessing and a curse. It's great in the sense that I don't end up with one large section when all the rest are small, but it sucks in the sense that as soon as I put on anything more than 10 pounds from my ideal weight, Voila! Double Chin.

I'd really like to lose 30-40 pounds (or about 13-18 kg. Thanks Google! I'm one of those people who suck at conversions, even if it's not in metric). I know that the "recommended" weight for someone my height it a little higher, but that's the range when I feel really good- I'm content with what I look like but I'm not so skinny that people start to assume I have an eating disorder.

Linds- Those Peanut Butter Cheerios are awesome. Have you tried the Dulce de Leche yet? They're pretty good too

Twizzlers are a godsend haha. No fat either!

Lines · « **Reply #189 on:** 07 Jun 2012, 13:32 »

I haven't! But the Banana Nut and Cinnamon ones are both good as well. Mixing the Peanut Butter and Banana Nut is also very good.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #190 on:** 07 Jun 2012, 14:00 »

Because I'm a) English and b) in my twenties, so the child of parents who grew up during the conversion period, I'm comfortable with feet and inches, miles, kilograms and ounces. I measure my height in imperial, distances in miles, my weight in kilograms (but only because that's what the doctor weighs me in - I used to use stone) and I bake in ounces but cook in grams. It is confusing.

My weighing scales are set in kilograms, because that's the unit I was weighed in on the first Wednesday, at the doctor. But I'm aiming to lose about a pound a week, so that's what my calorie counting website is set in. Which means lots of google conversion!

bainidhe_dub · « **Reply #191 on:** 07 Jun 2012, 17:36 »

1) You can't change the units on MyFitnessPal? That is unexpected and weird. 2) Have you tried onlineconversion.com? It is my favorite site ever for converting anything to almost anything. It is also the first result when you (I) Google search for "convert" so it's easy to find.

I really have no sense of metric conversions beyond centimeters, because they are on rulers too, and meters, but only up to like 3 because that's about 10 feet. I find it awkward not to have anything between them though - it jumps from measuring things by the width of my pinky finger at a time, to half my height. Apparently 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds and 1 pound = 0.45 kilogram.

Oh yeah I tried to run around with my niece at the playground tonight (in flipflops) and dude my ankles were not happy. Boo.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #192 on:** 08 Jun 2012, 01:57 »

You can change the units, but for some reason weight loss in my head is always in pounds. A pound a week is the healthy rate. I have no idea what that is in kilos.

A Wet Helmet · « **Reply #193 on:** 08 Jun 2012, 03:15 »

A little under half a kilo.

Actually up to about a kilo a week is generally regarded as a safe rate of weight loss. Above that and you start getting into potentially unhealthy situations. Below that-- eg a pound a week-- is perfectly acceptable as well. I've found that there is very little rhyme or reason to the rate of weight loss when I'm being very disciplined about my diet and exercise regime. Sometimes is glacially slow, sometimes I'll drop three and a half pounds in a week.

Akima · « **Reply #194 on:** 08 Jun 2012, 03:33 »

Quote from: Barmymoo on 08 Jun 2012, 01:57

You can change the units, but for some reason weight loss in my head is always in pounds. A pound a week is the healthy rate. I have no idea what that is in kilos.

Technically, it is 0.453kg, or near enough half a kilo. I'm not sure that bathroom scales are even accurate (or readable if they're old-fashioned analogue dial) to that fine a measure.

Redball · « **Reply #195 on:** 08 Jun 2012, 03:39 »

Mine read to .2 pound. I haven't checked them against my physician's scale in a while, but I hope they're reasonably accurate for total weight and for changes. The readings, at least, are repeatable. As for my physician's scales, they don't care if I'm wearing street shoes, sandals or flipflops. I think they offer to hold my parka in cold weather.

Redball · « **Reply #196 on:** 08 Jun 2012, 05:08 »

Finished week 3, but I think my app left out a walk-run repetition. I'm sure I'll make up for it next week.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #197 on:** 08 Jun 2012, 10:42 »

Mine are digital scales with one decimal point, which is enough for me.

Ugh. I did a lot of walking today, but I also ate a lot of rubbish. Amazingly, once I've eaten what I've got planned for dinner I'll only be 66 calories over my target, but the amount of processed sugar I ate made me feel very ill (and ensured that a lot of those excess calories came back out again not long after, sorry if TMI).

I think being on a "diet" aka eating sensibly according to daily recommended limits has made my body not tolerate junk food. I only had 50g of toffee popcorn, about 20g of white chocolate and probably 20g of milk chocolate, and I feel like hell. So much for a delicious treat with my film!

Redball · « **Reply #198 on:** 08 Jun 2012, 11:34 »

TMI? Not to worry. This forum, maybe this thread, passed that particular point weeks ago. Passed? Unintended.

I think eating sensibly gives you some intolerance for junk food and for too much food. If I pig out once, on one day, it may not show up on scales at all, or not for more than a day. If I repeat for several days, it usually will. But I was lucky with the last long weekend's pigging out: I'm back to dropping, and below where I was a week ago.

lepetitfromage · « **Reply #199 on:** 08 Jun 2012, 13:32 »

I wish I had that problem with junk food!! My body is "rejecting" all the good food I've been eating. I've had nothing but whole grains and veggies all day today and my stomach is at war with me.

In other news, TMI is my middle name....

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