running and getting into shape....

[marktheshark83]

i have been doing 30min/2 miles on the treadmill and doing the weight watchers program. so far i have lost around 35 lbs in 3 months..

I have tried many many diets b4 and weight watchers seems to be working best. The best part is that i can still eat anything i want, just as long as i stay under my number of points each day.

If you would like a little more info please contact me.. What better than being able to take down half a pizza and still lose weight? NOTHING!! lol

[Leon]

Originally Posted by marktheshark83

i have been doing 30min/2 miles on the treadmill and doing the weight watchers program. so far i have lost around 35 lbs in 3 months..

I have tried many many diets b4 and weight watchers seems to be working best. The best part is that i can still eat anything i want, just as long as i stay under my number of points each day.

If you would like a little more info please contact me.. What better than being able to take down half a pizza and still lose weight? NOTHING!! lol

Mark, since I am fairly religious on my running I eat anything, everything and whenever I want to. Yesterday I ate a whole pizza for lunch. I have lost about 30 lbs and kept it off....I think I could lose the other 20 I need to if I quit eating like that but I really enjoy eating. From what I have read it seems like being just a few pounds overweight isn't too bad as long as you exercise a lot. That's my story and I am sticking to it. And in about 30 minutes I will be running my 2.5 miles for the day.

[marktheshark83]

it sure is nice when you can still eat what you want and lose wieght isnt it? infact im about to get me 2 chili cheese coney dogs lol

[Leon]

Originally Posted by marktheshark83

it sure is nice when you can still eat what you want and lose wieght isnt it? infact im about to get me 2 chili cheese coney dogs lol

Dude, I just bought some of those Kosher, low (but not "no") fat dogs.....and I have chili and onions and all the fixins too......that could easily be my lunch today also. Though I might opt for some homemade spaghetti. We'll see...

[marktheshark83]

Originally Posted by Leon

Dude, I just bought some of those Kosher, low (but not "no") fat dogs.....and I have chili and onions and all the fixins too......that could easily be my lunch today also. Though I might opt for some homemade spaghetti. We'll see...

those dogs pretty good? almost tried them, but stuck with my ballparks lol

[Touch'EmAll]

Leon,

Good for you for getting back at it - running. Its a no brainer to a better, longer life. Just pay close attention to what your body tells you - keep at it but don't overdo it. Always stretch before working out, probably should stretch after workouts as well. Drink lots of water. Get good sleep. Eat balanced nutritious diet. Indulge a little. Its all good. There is no secret diet/program, but just use common sense and you will benefit.

I am a competitive masters swimmer, age 46, have a few swim meets on the horizon. Seems at this age, half the battle is getting up on the starting blocks just feeling good - no nagging aches and pains.

[majordanby]

a whole pizza for lunch? and you still lose weight? you must have a REALLY fast metabolism to do that. losing weight is simple as calories in and calories out and that means it's about diet+exercise, with diet likely accounting for at least 75% of the equation. a 12 inch pizza is how many calories? 1600? On average, you expend 100 calories per mile - so, that's 2100 calories in one week of running and you just spent 1600 of that in one day.

I run 60 miles a week - ive learned not to eat anything i want because the pounds start to show. the sentiment is that when you exercise - you're given the license to eat damn near anything you desire. i have met people who do such a thing and dont really gain weight - but, most people are not like that, especially as the metabolism slows with age.

but if you can do it, drink an extra pint for those with slower metabolisms, like myself.