3Km today, no knee pain! For Thursday I hope to try about 6Km, and then my usual 5Km on Saturday at Keswick Parkrun. And then perhaps restart the Bridge to 10K.
It was sort of annoying having to wait for dawn, so that the farmers (who are looking in the fields at their stock, and not at the road) don't hit me. And then I misjudged how cold it was - it wasn't, so I was over dressed... It's all very well you shapely ladies saying 'take off your jacket off and tie it round your waist' - I don't have one (a waist I mean)!
However the weight is down now from 86 Kilos in May to 81 Kilos today - measuring like for like in terms of time of day etc.. I just wish I could get rid of the belly, then I'd have a waist to tie things round... More planks I guess. Target weight is 79 Kilos, so I'm getting there.
Have a great day Runners.❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏
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White and beige carbs that is: sugar (and anything sweetened – especially soft drinks), pastries, cakes and bread. Apparently sourdough bread is ok as it contains resistant starch which has a lower glycemic index. Plant based carbs (veggies) are fine.
I make my own bread to avoid additives - I have to make it for church anyway. I use a sourdough starter and spelt (non-wheat) flour for my own bread, unfortunately the bread for church has to be baker's yeast and white wheat flour.
Refined carbs that is. There are lots of veg that fall into the carb category such as greens. You can an eat plenty of those 😃. Beer has to be the biggest culprit Cast a critical eye over your consumption 🤔🧐🤓. I think men of a certain age seem to think that a paunch is a default It ain’t. Get rid of it. 😁.
If you eat a lot of meat you could could back on that too 😃.
Increase your activity levels in general, eg walking everywhere you can, as well as running and core strengthening etc, and the weight will come off
Good 😃. You can speed it up by changing your weekly menu completely, upping the water consumption and increasing your running and walking The change of menu sort of resets the metabolism and makes it find another gear. I do that often if my weight is sticking and I want to shift a pound or two for a race. I lost 2.5 pounds last week
make sure you eat enough of the right things though or weight loss grinds to a halt
Winter is a good time for foodies but you can keep it lovely and healthy I made a vat of Cullen skink type chowder yesterday (minus the spuds) My husband is made of potatoes but he didn’t notice they weren’t there 😎. Or if he did, was too polite to say 😁
Well done theoldfellow , running certainly suits you, you’re doing so well, you’ll soon have somewhere to tie your jacket!! Whatever the benefits, they start from the inside & gradually work their way out. Stay safe near those farmers!!
You are doing so well, and maybe just patience will be your friend more than anything, as it seems you eat healthily and are running…I understand the impatience though! I have noticed my waist and belly decreasing since starting Pilates. Not lost much weight since starting running (but didn't need to really, just half a stone to feel at my best), but have really noticed things toning up since running and Pilates. Belt has certainly had to be tightened up!
I am not one for demonising carbs, to be honest, and just had the advice to increase them to help with not getting fatigued on longer runs! But good healthy ones – sweet potatoes are now my friend! x
actually I was saying that the circumference of my body at the hips was the same as the circumference round my tum - hence nothing to stop the jacket slipping down my legs..... But I forgive you! ❤
You’ll get there, OF! 😃🏃♂️❤️ I’ve never liked carrying stuff tied around my waist anyway. For longer runs, I’m using a cheap hydration vest, with a bladder in, which has extra space for me to carry my jacket in too. I prefer carrying an extra layer that way.
Good luck with your b210k relaunch. Great to hear that your knees are behaving better! 😃😃❤️❤️
It’s “one size fits all”, which is a bit big on me, but I find it makes me settle into a smoother running style so it doesn’t move around on my back. I usually carry about 600ml water in a bladder for 10k runs, and don’t notice the weight of that in it. I then add either my lightweight waterproof jacket or a windproof jacket, depending what the weather looks like. All the pockets at the front are great for phone / jelly babies / hanky...
Well done to you theoldfellow and how good to be free of knee pain. You have adapted well to your limitations. I can really sympathise with wanting to reduce your waist measurement. At least you have some consolation in weight loss. I may have gone down one or two pounds since I began C25k in late March. Such a little hardly counts! My waist is as it was or even, dare I say it, a fraction larger. Like you I eat healthily and do appropriate exercises. Ah well! Perseverance will I am sure pay off in the end. I read your replies to this post with great interest. I think that I am doing all the right things. I do hope that your 6k and Parkrun go well. 🏃🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻All the very best with your onward running journey.
Sounds like all is going nicely! Well done on the weight loss too 🙂
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