Frustrated runner

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Frustrated runner

8	Sun, 08-01-2010 - 3:15pm

So, I have never really been a physically active person.

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willow54sunset

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Registered: 07-21-2006

In reply to: littlelopez55

Frustrated runner

Tue, 08-03-2010 - 9:54am

I know how it feels to get discouraged when

cl_mommaneedscoffee

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Registered: 11-06-2009

In reply to: littlelopez55

Frustrated runner

Tue, 08-03-2010 - 10:35am

"I am feeling slightly discouraged, however. This morning when stepping on the scale I discovered that I had gained weight...and A LOT more than I think I should have. I should mention that I also am doing weight watchers in order to help me maintain a healthful diet. "

Hi,

Weight can be very frustrating. Are you retaining water at all? Are you weighing yourself the same time each day in the same manner (nude if you've always done it nude, in a towel if always in a towel, with your shoes on if always with your shoes on), on the same scale?

If you're aware of all that and still seem to be gaining weight, I'd look into your WW points and whether it's the right point figure for you. Sometimes, my body needs a kick so I'll lower my calories for a day or two. Or I'll exercise harder for a day or two. Your body does adjust to what you're doing, so it could be that you're in a lull right now.

But yay! on loving the jogging! That's really awesome.

skyefrank

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Registered: 05-25-2009

In reply to: littlelopez55

Frustrated runner

Sat, 09-18-2010 - 11:48pm

try this EFT Script, Good Luck!

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earnhardt_jr_fan

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Registered: 03-25-2003

In reply to: littlelopez55

Re: Frustrated runner

Sat, 10-23-2010 - 1:49pm

Yes, it happened to me when I started running on the treadmill. I truly believe it has to do with your body building muscle. Running is a tough activity on your body, but it definitely builds a lot of muscle. My thighs are larger than I'd like them to be,

yeannie

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Registered: 05-18-2003

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Re: Frustrated runner

Mon, 10-25-2010 - 10:49pm

If you are interest in dropping 2-3 dress sizes in less than ten minutes, This is for you.. I've

jhoffman3641

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In reply to: littlelopez55

Re: Frustrated runner

Sat, 02-05-2011 - 7:21pm

Wow, I actually had this happen to me this morning. I'm following the couch to 5k training, not much of a runner but also following south beach in order to lose weight.

So last night I finished week 5, day 2, which has you walk 5 mins, run 8 mins and then repeat. When I got on the scale this morning I assumed atleast a lb lost for the week only to find I had gained 4lbs!!!!

Needless to say I felt devastated but I'm realizing that running is really building muscle that I've never had and that I'm losing it in other places.

Keep up the hard work and hopefully we'll both be running far and feeling slim!