The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[oksoonergirl26]

It will fall back in place for you, I know it! I love food too, and I really have had to force myself not to go all out. I didn't have a great day today, but I did rein myself in before it went too far. I also did go and run for quite some time tonight. Watching "The Biggest Loser" inspired me even more to run my marathon!

[katieb920]

That is awesome. You so can do a Marathon... You and Robin should do it together. I wish I could just walk for an hour.... LOL.... Did you watch BL last night. I am really wanting Koli to win it. I just really love his attitude.

Well hope you have a great day

[oksoonergirl26]

I can't decide who I want to win-I like all of them, but Koli does have a great attitude. I think Daris has lost as much as he can, so he won't do as well. Michael may end up winning it though, and I can't believe what a good-looking guy he turned out to be!

[katieb920]

I dont like Michael, Not after he switched everyone. That really made me mad. Do you think Ashley and Michael are together...... They are very huggy feely. My son wants Daris to win, because he likes his hair.... 11 year old boy.. HA.

[sidrah]

How did school/interviews end up going for you? Any responses?

[DogMa]

She posted on Facebook the other day that it was her last day at that school and she was starting at a new school. So they must have gone well.

And I get to meet her! We're signed up for the same race next month (except she's doing the 15K and I'm doing the 5K).

[katieb920]

Hey Girly,

How are you? Miss you on the boards.

[oksoonergirl26]

Hey guys! The end of school was crazy busy, and just caused me to go off in all sorts of directions. I am doing okay, just trying to work out the exercise and diet. I officially started my marathon training last Saturday and now I am 100% committed to following through with it. I will run the Dallas White Rock Marathon on December 5, 2010. My goal is to run it in 4:45. Robin and I are doing the same race on July 18th! The training has started at our very reasonably for me, however it does have me running 5 days a week. I have sworn off bootcamp because it just screws up my appetite. I have to cross train 1 or 2 days a week and I plan on either swimming or going to spin class at the gym. For now I am trying to eat a couple of bars a day and a shake for recovey after running. I am shooting for the next couple of weeks to stay under 1300 calories a day. I am blogging about the marathon training, but I haven't made it public yet. I will let you guys know.

[katieb920]

Wow you go girl, I am so proud of you. Like I have said before once I drop all of this weight I hope I am able to run Just as much as you. Miss you on the boards.

[katesmom]

Hi Oksoonergirl26 !
I am back and will be, for a very long time !
I am done with school and need to take time for me now !
Just wanted to say hello !
Have a great day !

[oksoonergirl26]

Thanks for thoughts girlies!

Here is where I am at. I am running 5 days a week with a total of 20-23 miles for the week. That will increase. I am doing one day a week of "fast" running, which about kills me. The other days are just an easy pace that allows me to carry on a conversation. I am still trying to find a happy balance of food, nutrition, and exercise. I go up a couple of pounds, then go right back down, and up and down.....so it goes. The place I am training through is having a nutritionist meet with us next Wednesday and hopefully that will help me out. I am just now sure how much I should be consuming. I have not been keeping strict track of my calories, but I haven't pigged out in a while. I know that I have to eat more carbs, but sometimes it is hard to let yourself eat something that you spent so long convincing your body that it didn't need it. I feel bad everytime I eat a piece of bread or some pasta, but I need it to run. Here is my blog if any of you are interested:
http://firsttimewhiterockmarathoner.blogspot.com/
<edit>link approved - UT</edit>

[Tawanda]

Hi! Good for you on the running! I use to run daily -- about 30 years ago (back in the dark ages.......). I don't think my knee would allow me to do it now, but I loved the feeling I got when I ran. I'll check out your blog.

[sidrah]

Awesome to read about a new job for next year....as always, so jealous that you are doing your running!! I wanna be there someday, so keep going cause it'll keep me going. I don't think you realize the impact you have on others! Thank you.

[oksoonergirl26]

Hello ladies! I just wanted to touch base and tell you guys how much I truly appreciate your words, encouragement, and support! I am still having an interesting time trying to figure out this whole feeding my body so it can run, but its getting better. I am doing about 1700 calories a day and the bulk of those are from healthy carbs and then I divide the rest evenly betweent healthy fats and lean protein. The scale will go up, but then it drops back down, so I am going to give daily weigh-in a rest so I won't be so manic about it. I am looking forward to meeting Robin on the 18th-we will have to let you guys know how it goes. I am up to 8 miles for my long runs, but now I am having to run 6 days a week and my body is finally starting to protest. I have been so lucky thus far that I haven't any knee, ankle, or hip problems since I starting running last April but my shins and knees are making it very clear that they do not approve of the increased mileage. I am using ice and stretching to alliveate the issues, its not debilitating or slowing me down-just kind of aggravating. I hope everyone is doing as well as they can. I noticed the board has been very quite, even if you aren't on plan check in and let us know what is going!

[katieb920]

Hey miss thing,

How are you doing? I am just in shock on how much you can run. I wish i could do that. That is going to be really cool that you get to meet Robin. You have to post pictures of the 2 of you. I think that is great with learning how to deal with your food.

Did you start your new job yet? Or do you start when school goes back.

Wishing you the best on the 18th