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Hi ,
I am a 134lbs and need to go back to my original 120 lbs, I'm 5'2"... I had gone back to my pre-pregnancy weight after I gave birth and put it back on??!!?? I am training for a marathon right now and am on a high carb diet for it...help
Why exactly do you "need to go back to 120 lbs"? If you're training for your marathon, shouldnt you be more concerned with your performance than with your weight? I've never seen anyone who is in training for a race (marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k, etc.) place greater emphasis on their weight (and weight loss) than their performance in the event.
My marathon is very different from my weight loss....besides I'm already training for my performance... why does my marathon "performance" matter to you?
The only reason it was mentioned is to emphasize that I need to eat carbs.... and can't cut it ouf of my diet.
My marathon is very different from my weight loss....besides I'm already training for my performance... why does my marathon "performance" matter to you?
The only reason it was mentioned is to emphasize that I need to eat carbs.... and can't cut it ouf of my diet.
Whoa!! Calm down there cowgirl. Your marathon must matter or else you would not have mentioned it right? Also, any responsible trainer who values themselves on giving accurate, useful and proper advice would ask for a bit of clarification before giving you a recommendation for you want you want. Thats what I was trying to do. Oftentimes, people mistakenly say they "NEED" to do something when, really, after cutting down to brass tacks, what they really mean, is that they "WANT" to do something.
When I talk of your marathon "performance", I am referring to what ALL athletes mean by performance - finishing the race, and doing so in a specified time, and being competitive (i.e., having a desired goal to win or finish within a certain amount of time). Nothing more. More often than not, especially with distance runners, the most important factor is training specifically to complete the race and not for a certain weight. I ask why you say you NEED to lose the weight because this is counter to what almost everyone who is in training for a marathon will do. Training to lose weight could be very harmful to you when racing. Usually, the weight will drop off with proper diet and diligent training (especially for a marathon).
My suggestion, primarily for safety reasons is to hold off purposefully trying to lose weight until after your marathon. Right now, I say your initial goal is to adequately train and follow a nutrition plan that is sufficient for a marathon runner and not worry about weight loss right now. A byproduct of your training should allow for you to reach the desired weight for your race. If after you still want to lose the weight, come back, give us an idea of your average daily diet, your normal exercise routine, then Id be happy to help you. Right now, just think it would be irresponsible for anyone to recommend a specific weight loss plan for you while you are in training.
Last edited by LaoTzuMindFu; 06-22-2009 at 02:19 PM..
Try a product called Tren-250. Be carefull though...this stuff is SERIOUS stuff and the closest thing you can get to illegal anabolics. the FDA will soon ban it I'm sure
Whoa!! Calm down there cowgirl. Your marathon must matter or else you would not have mentioned it right? Also, any responsible trainer who values themselves on giving accurate, useful and proper advice would ask for a bit of clarification before giving you a recommendation for you want you want. Thats what I was trying to do. Oftentimes, people mistakenly say they "NEED" to do something when, really, after cutting down to brass tacks, what they really mean, is that they "WANT" to do something.
When I talk of your marathon "performance", I am referring to what ALL athletes mean by performance - finishing the race, and doing so in a specified time, and being competitive (i.e., having a desired goal to win or finish within a certain amount of time). Nothing more. More often than not, especially with distance runners, the most important factor is training specifically to complete the race and not for a certain weight. I ask why you say you NEED to lose the weight because this is counter to what almost everyone who is in training for a marathon will do. Training to lose weight could be very harmful to you when racing. Usually, the weight will drop off with proper diet and diligent training (especially for a marathon).
My suggestion, primarily for safety reasons is to hold off purposefully trying to lose weight until after your marathon. Right now, I say your initial goal is to adequately train and follow a nutrition plan that is sufficient for a marathon runner and not worry about weight loss right now. A byproduct of your training should allow for you to reach the desired weight for your race. If after you still want to lose the weight, come back, give us an idea of your average daily diet, your normal exercise routine, then Id be happy to help you. Right now, just think it would be irresponsible for anyone to recommend a specific weight loss plan for you while you are in training.
ha ha ha Sorry I did kind of loose it didn't I? YOu are right about dieting right now, I just feel My nutrion is all-round wrong which is why thsi is happening... I don't want to quit carbs (now or ever) but I think a cream cheese bagel is not teh best way to go.... but I just feel hungry ALL teh time!!!! which is bothering me... I eat a good breakfast b4 the run and after but I shdn't be hungry the whole day(week) shd I?
Try a product called Tren-250. Be carefull though...this stuff is SERIOUS stuff and the closest thing you can get to illegal anabolics. the FDA will soon ban it I'm sure
Wow.. I am sure you have my best interest at heart but I try not to have things like that..why mess with mother nature? If you are on it as well, please re-consider.....
Since you are getting plenty of exercise with the training, eating high carbs and still hungry it may be you need to increase your protein and add some healthy fats into your diet. Protein, fat & fiber really make a difference in satiety.
ha ha ha Sorry I did kind of loose it didn't I? YOu are right about dieting right now, I just feel My nutrion is all-round wrong which is why thsi is happening... I don't want to quit carbs (now or ever) but I think a cream cheese bagel is not teh best way to go.... but I just feel hungry ALL teh time!!!! which is bothering me... I eat a good breakfast b4 the run and after but I shdn't be hungry the whole day(week) shd I?
I was in the same boat as you, training for a marathon, same weight and height.
What I found is I was STARVING, and eating a lot of carbs, not a lot of healthy food. I stopped doing this, and started eating more veggies and fruit for snacks and dropped five pounds. I also started to lift a lot more weights and cross-train, this helped tremedously, both for preformance and weight loss. Down to 120 now.
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Also, any responsible trainer who values themselves on giving accurate, useful and proper advice would ask for a bit of clarification before giving you a recommendation for you want you want. Thats what I was trying to do. Oftentimes, people mistakenly say they "NEED" to do something when, really, after cutting down to brass tacks, what they really mean, is that they "WANT" to do something. 
