running and getting into shape....

[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.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by 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.

I have lost about 30lbs in the last year. I probably need to lose another 15 or so. The fact I love to eat and do so with NO limitations means my little tummy roll will stay. What can I say, I enjoy eating. My metabolism is a ton slower since my later 30's (am 50 now). So, if I want to lose that other 15lbs I know I will have to change my eating habits, which I am not ready to do as of now. I will just keep running 6x a week (2.5 mi a day) and playing softball 1-2 times a week and hopefully live happily ever after.

[old-baseball]

I've always struggled with my weight but I've been a runner on and off since I was about 20. At 50 the days of 7:00 minute miles for me are long gone (I've come the realization that I'm a Clydesdale not a race horse). Started running again 6 weeks ago at about a 10:00 to 12:00 minute mile pace and I'm doing 2.5 miles seven days a week now. Down 24 pounds in the six weeks with about another 25 pounds or so to go.

Congrats on getting back in shape Leon. Sounds like a disciplined running routine. I have also been trimming down, getting into proper condition to do the swimming leg of a relay team in the Whisky Dick Triathlon. 1 and a half miles in the Columbia River... brrrr! Event is not until July 29th but the river is still awfully cold. Did it a few years back with the same guys. Should be fun again.

Maybe net54 members should make a relay team for a triathlon....

[curtis-cards]

I'm 34 and never ran growing up. I've picked it up over the last year or so and completed my 1st marathon in April in Madrid, Spain. I ran with Team in Training and raised money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I'm running my first half in Chicago next month. I need the races to keep me motivated to run. I do enjoy it. Good to see other runners on the boards. Leon, keep up the good work!