I really need to lose some weight
August 25, 2006A big new study reveals that being even a little overweight at age 50 equals a higher risk of premature death. Being obese (approx. 30 pounds overweight) is really bad, it doubles or triples the risk. But folks in the gray area like me, 1 to 29 pounds overweight, also had an increased risk though a more moderate 20 to 40% higher risk. I’m at the high end of that gray area right now, I really need to lose 20 to 25 pounds to get me down within striking distance of my “ideal” weight.
This marathon training is actually counter-productive at least for now. It makes me hungry and as a result I’m definitely eating more than before. For example I am always famished on Sunday after my long run, and buffets like Golden Corral have become my post-run meal. Great way to get a mix of fruits, salad, some protein, some carbs, and a desert for a reasonable price.
Now once the marathon is over and if I can settle into a normal running routine then I should be able to ease back on the calories and lose some weight. At least I hope so.
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This is just a lyperson’s thought and you should avoid taking advice from me, but… Are you doing any strength training or weight-bearing exercise with your marathon training. Cause I think it’s true that running alone doesn’t really help reduce that much weight–especially after a plateau. In fact, I’m pretty sure it can tear up your muscles, and if you don’t allow proper recovery, you end up worse off. All that and the being hungry thing. Of course, just cause your hungry doesn’t mean you have to eat crappy stuff. You can fill up on good food that makes you stronger and run better. Why not binge at Whole Foods instead of Golden Corral? After all–there’s a higher ratio of cute hippy chicks in sarongs and tank tops there. Anyway–are you lifting weights on your cross training days–cause maybe it’d help you build tone to burn the increased calories you’re taking in.
I vote for Golden Corral!
You have to have some motivation to get through those last few miles on Sundays, and Whole Foods wouldn’t do it for me.
I’m reminded of the wonderful words from the dad in Breaking Away:
“What is this?” says the dad.
“It’s sauteed zucchini,” answers the loving wife.
“It’s I-tey food. I don’t want no I-tey food.”
“It’s not. I got it at the A&P. It’s like … squash.”
“I know I-tey food when I hear it! It’s all them ‘eenie’ foods … zuchini … and linguini … and fettucine. I want some American food, dammit” I want French fries!”
OK. As long as you realize that fried potatoes are a fasco-corporate conspiracy designed to subjugate us. You don’t think these new cars that run on spent french-fry oil are a coincidence do you?
There is no way I can shop at Whole Foods. Reminds me too much of the hippy/free-love culture I left behind when I moved from San Francisco.
I agree with Paul, all cardio will reduce your muscle. Check out FitLife (http://fitlife.biz/) personal trainers.
I dropped by there the other day and talked to them. I’m wanting to learn how to eat right (they have certified dietitians on staff), lose weight and tone up. They develop a strength training plan for you as well as a meal plan. Its worth looking into if you are interested in those types of things.
Whole Foods isn’t all bad. Its the only place in town I’ve found good papaya and mangos
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