No pain, no waist...

[theoldfellow]

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.❤🙏❤🙏❤🙏

[davelinks Graduate10]

Here are 6 evidence-based ways to lose belly fat.

Don't eat sugar and avoid sugar-sweetened drinks. ...

Eating more protein is a great long-term strategy to reduce belly fat. ...

Cut carbs from your diet. ...

Eat foods rich in fiber, especially viscous fiber. ...

Exercise is very effective at reducing belly fat.

[Flyingred Graduate10 in reply to davelinks]

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.

[davelinks Graduate10 in reply to Flyingred]

Tell me about it!

[theoldfellow in reply to Flyingred]

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.

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to theoldfellow]

Spelt is wheat. I love spelt and sourdough breads. I am not doing bread at the mo as it puts me too much weight on ☺️

[misswobble Graduate10]

If you keep running you will see your abs before too long; diet dependent of course😃

Running up hills shreds the mid section 😃💪👍

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to misswobble]

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

[theoldfellow in reply to misswobble]

Yeah, doing all that. One beer a week. No sugar ever. No processed foods, no ready meals. Meat is a flavouring, not a big part of a meal.

I know WHAT to do. AND I'm doing it. It just works slower than I'd like.

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to theoldfellow]

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 😁

Just keep going and you’ll do it 💪👍😃

[theoldfellow in reply to misswobble]

Great, but how do I change diet without changing my wife. :)😬

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to theoldfellow]

It’s down to you mate. You’re responsible As the song goes, get in that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans 😁🎵🎶

[Flyingred Graduate10 in reply to theoldfellow]

Who does the cooking? If you cook you control the ingredients. I do the cooking and shopping so filter out all the empty calories!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate10]

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!!

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

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

[SlowLoris]

Better to lose weight slowly and sustainably. A permanent lifestyle change that you can live with.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

You are doing brilliantly theoldfellow. It could be that the sleeves on your jacket aren’t long enough rather than a thick waist 😂😂

[theoldfellow in reply to Dexy5]

are you implying that they will not go round my tum? Naughty Dexy! 😡

❤

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to theoldfellow]

😂😂 sorry I thought that what you were saying

[theoldfellow in reply to Dexy5]

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! ❤

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to theoldfellow]

🙏

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😂

[mountaindreamer Graduate10]

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! 😃😃❤️❤️

[theoldfellow in reply to mountaindreamer]

Good idea the vest. Might get one.

👍❤

[mountaindreamer Graduate10 in reply to theoldfellow]

I have this one...

amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07...

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...

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

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.

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Sounds like all is going nicely! Well done on the weight loss too 🙂