tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post4162256113204338535..comments2023-10-29T04:29:29.607-07:00Comments on Pieces of Me: Maintain THISP.O.M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16410533843419723414noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-15215693850272213752008-07-14T12:59:00.000-07:002008-07-14T12:59:00.000-07:002-3 times per week? Lay off that scale. Once a w...2-3 times per week? Lay off that scale. Once a week only. Not sure on your diet buttransition any baked snacks to fruits/veggies. May the scale be with you.Nitmoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17108597328135023198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-89061913351465459192008-07-12T12:36:00.000-07:002008-07-12T12:36:00.000-07:00I'm glad you posted this. I have also been beating...I'm glad you posted this. I have also been beating myself up over maintaining my weight, but I haven't gone 5 pounds past my goal weight, either!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03910401775668513713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-63045093829550427512008-07-11T23:12:00.000-07:002008-07-11T23:12:00.000-07:00Maintenance I think is harder than losing it in th...Maintenance I think is harder than losing it in the first place. Sounds like you have a plan and are sticking with it. I admire your loss (and maintenance). Sadly, I've crept back up since my lowest point by a few pounds...I'm hoping my blog, the running community and my goals for the next year running-wise will help fuel the loss wagon aagin.Alisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468073781328699944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-78206721575059402742008-07-11T18:39:00.000-07:002008-07-11T18:39:00.000-07:00Just catching up!Maintenance is a funny thing. Ser...Just catching up!<BR/>Maintenance is a funny thing. Seriously. I try and not be too funny with my weight because then I got all crazy teenage girl. Although I haven't been weighing myself that often, I've dropped a ridiculous amount of weight, rather quickly. How am I going to maintain that?<BR/><BR/>Hope your 10 miler was fabulous and that everythign else is great!AddictedToEndorphinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289165436547387984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-71427678405849715412008-07-11T09:25:00.000-07:002008-07-11T09:25:00.000-07:00i think im good at the "maintenence" game too then...i think im good at the "maintenence" game too then! Its just that im maintaining about 5 lbs higher than I want to be....GRRR!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04168151944437250006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-25383199752521325882008-07-11T09:16:00.000-07:002008-07-11T09:16:00.000-07:00Ugh, bean burritos. Can't stand those things. Ha...Ugh, bean burritos. Can't stand those things. <BR/><BR/>Have fun in San Diego!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285850895862247408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-19730045773029805072008-07-11T05:29:00.000-07:002008-07-11T05:29:00.000-07:00Hi There! I'm a new reader, and don't remember how...Hi There! I'm a new reader, and don't remember how I found your blog, but I'm enjoying it!<BR/><BR/>We have alot of similarities, I'm totally a planner, on the weight loss journey (almost to maintenance!). I've just started running and I am addicted to it!<BR/><BR/>So hello! And I'll be popping by often :)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502681882561955975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-12199943041120152742008-07-11T05:17:00.000-07:002008-07-11T05:17:00.000-07:00I like your plan. Keep up the good work.I like your plan. Keep up the good work.BeachRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04784217861498867440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-81920549464657462982008-07-11T03:01:00.000-07:002008-07-11T03:01:00.000-07:00to me it's all about number five.it keeps me on tr...to me it's all about number five.<BR/><BR/>it keeps me on track yet doesnt even nudge me toward obsessed as number three would.<BR/><BR/>here's hoping todays 10 miler is an easy one and that the event is FUN (well--as fun as work can be :)).<BR/><BR/>MizFitcarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189971808958997845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-32538532698499738762008-07-10T20:27:00.000-07:002008-07-10T20:27:00.000-07:00Oooh...went to an event at the Hard Rock two weeks...Oooh...went to an event at the Hard Rock two weeks ago...it is NICE! Beware, the drinks at the bar are PRICEY (is $18.00 for a glass of wine too much?)<BR/><BR/>Maybe I need to get out more.<BR/><BR/>Have fun and don't beat yourself up about the weight thing. You look great!Aka Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691390225208616675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-87207175210579875052008-07-10T19:24:00.001-07:002008-07-10T19:24:00.001-07:00I am right there with ya on the weight thing. It t...I am right there with ya on the weight thing. It took me forever to get to 130 (I was 148 in November, got to 130 at end of March, and have historically had a hell of a time staying there and have NEVER stayed below 135 form more than 3 months), I was able to stay between 129.5 and 131 up until a couple weeks ago. Now I've been staying between 132-134. At first I freaked, but I'm trying to be cool with it, although I do like the way I "feel" at 130 better. Such a freaking head game!<BR/>As for your plans on Saturday....Hard Rock sounds awesome! That is one of the places I want to hit soon! Have a great time!M*J*Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213075091985167893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-66567643170527603682008-07-10T19:24:00.000-07:002008-07-10T19:24:00.000-07:00I am right there with ya on the weight thing. It t...I am right there with ya on the weight thing. It took me forever to get to 130 (I was 148 in November, got to 130 at end of March, and have historically had a hell of a time staying there and have NEVER stayed below 135 form more than 3 months), I was able to stay between 129.5 and 131 up until a couple weeks ago. Now I've been staying between 132-134. At first I freaked, but I'm trying to be cool with it, although I do like the way I "feel" at 130 better. Such a freaking head game!<BR/>As for your plans on Saturday....Hard Rock sounds awesome! That is one of the places I want to hit soon! Have a great time!M*J*Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213075091985167893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-44779036737088256972008-07-10T18:52:00.000-07:002008-07-10T18:52:00.000-07:00I had a very similar run this morning on the track...I had a very similar run this morning on the track (my xc friend and I used to call it a "log-jammer" run... sorry for the juvenile humor).<BR/><BR/>As far as weight goes, I don't own a scale. I look at what I see in the mirror and pay attention to what is fitting and try to eat healthy the majority of the time. (Ok, so I could probably have less adult beverages!) I also find when I'm really focusing on training for something, I end up being more focused on what my body is doing rather than what it looks like. Plus, if you're adding muscle (which you will be, if you're training hard and doing strength building stuff like intense yoga), that is going to weigh more than fat, so you could be losing sizes (as you pointed out) but weigh more. <BR/><BR/>I have a whole lot more thoughts on this subject, but I will stop myself from rambling...Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15918325255475723268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-33486293602028008362008-07-10T18:38:00.000-07:002008-07-10T18:38:00.000-07:00I almost shat myself laughing so hard at the "crap...I almost shat myself laughing so hard at the "crappy" run comment! Hilarious!<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to get to maintenance! Sweet Lord, I can't wait. Speaking of which, the extra chub makes for some interesting make out sessions. Always trying to find the most flattering and comfortable, um, nevermind!<BR/><BR/>P.S. he's still "stopping by?" WTF?? *How did dinner go??Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540050985010787833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-66175363826247687292008-07-10T18:04:00.000-07:002008-07-10T18:04:00.000-07:00Good luck with the maintenance!Good luck with the maintenance!Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-51571466082517888872008-07-10T17:34:00.000-07:002008-07-10T17:34:00.000-07:00I think I'll have to cheer you on from the sidelin...I think I'll have to cheer you on from the sidelines at the marathon *weep*. However, I can participate in any martini-drinking events that come up.<BR/><BR/>I hope you have a great run tomorrow - and a super duper weekend in San Diego.Amy - the gazellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06290343648184416057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-41908890410098178812008-07-10T16:17:00.000-07:002008-07-10T16:17:00.000-07:00YESSS last long run then taper time!! EEK! i gue...YESSS last long run then taper time!! EEK! i guess that means taper starts on sunday??? :)<BR/><BR/>i ran with my hair in a bun all week and it stayed - wooo!Aronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418163097675963683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-12663506332472217912008-07-10T15:42:00.000-07:002008-07-10T15:42:00.000-07:00Your five steps for maintenance looks good. I like...Your five steps for maintenance looks good. I like to only really weigh myself a couple times a week, sunday after the weekend and then wednesday or thursday. Otherwise I become too obsessed with it and start backing away from the food in general, rather than making other positive decisions... ie. working out, eating a healthy snack, etc.teacherwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791382386588836461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-85392848423542651652008-07-10T14:30:00.000-07:002008-07-10T14:30:00.000-07:00P.O.M. Don't forget that everybody is different. 1...P.O.M. Don't forget that everybody is different. 130lbs on you may be too little. You may have dense bones (unlike me who has very thin bone density) My BFF and I were the same size clothes but she weighed 15lbs more than me. Muscle and fat compossion are important too. More important than your weight I think. 133 might be your ideal weight. how you feel and how your clothes fit should be your indicator more than what the scale says. <BR/><BR/>Given my little schpeal... I totally obsess too. lolTina Mickelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13208433546382877491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-8383771513178247512008-07-10T14:12:00.000-07:002008-07-10T14:12:00.000-07:00I can totally understand why you would obsess abou...I can totally understand why you would obsess about it. Since most of my weight-gain is in my legs, my clothes (pants) fit very differently when my weight is 5 pounds up or down. But fluctuations throughout the week are totally normal. It sounds like you're doing great, and you've got things under control. I hope your 10-miler is awesome (I hope to reach that point some day), and that it gives you plenty of energy to make it through your work event.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy tonight and the rest of your weekend!RooBabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17856600693796324465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-89706553887623892162008-07-10T13:00:00.000-07:002008-07-10T13:00:00.000-07:00My weight fluctuates every day. It depends on if I...My weight fluctuates every day. It depends on if I've eaten, if I've, uh, gone to the little girl's room yet or whatever else. Just go by how your clothes fit. You're doing fine.Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588595816491102595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-70168674994121016302008-07-10T12:56:00.000-07:002008-07-10T12:56:00.000-07:00LOL about the bean burrito. Is that mean?LOL about the bean burrito. Is that mean?Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12013504768642605916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-91569644520954591422008-07-10T12:39:00.000-07:002008-07-10T12:39:00.000-07:00i find losing is way easier than maintaining - it'...i find losing is way easier than maintaining - it's easier to stick to a more rigid plan than wing it.eurydicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00715483493820879512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-77358673312953831572008-07-10T11:50:00.000-07:002008-07-10T11:50:00.000-07:00I am totally with you on the watching creeping wei...I am totally with you on the watching creeping weight... I also fluctuate anywhere from the 3-4 pounds in a week and it always freaks me out if it is up. That said, I am trying to be more chill. I am also totally with you on adjusting the calorie intake - I have a baseline that lets me loose a little more weight without exercise and then when I am in full training mode I eat more without gaining... <BR/><BR/><BR/>Have a great ten miler. I am super envious and cannot wait to get back to full energy and health so I can get my long runs in.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy San Diego.<BR/><BR/>Zombie MomRomancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902489253812580658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-39763214132142622182008-07-10T11:46:00.000-07:002008-07-10T11:46:00.000-07:00I think everyone fluctiates within a few pounds --...I think everyone fluctiates within a few pounds -- and so many factors can influence that number -- so it's good to keep small gains and loses within perspective.<BR/><BR/>Good luck making dinner tonight for the Agressor!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465800584212530717noreply@blogger.com