tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post5821132197235117188..comments2023-10-29T04:29:29.607-07:00Comments on Pieces of Me: Out of RangeP.O.M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16410533843419723414noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-26290414250152652342008-10-06T12:53:00.000-07:002008-10-06T12:53:00.000-07:00Oh man, I am so with you. I have to be incredibly...Oh man, I am so with you. I have to be incredibly diligent all the time or it creeps back up. The worst is when you get on that trend and can't get a hold of it. I know exactly how you feel. It's hard to be so ultramotivated that you don't trip up at all but I know you can do it. I hope you get it back.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14684236668997938263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-86230709028962397762008-09-27T13:08:00.000-07:002008-09-27T13:08:00.000-07:00You're not alone--and I guess, from what I've read...You're not alone--and I guess, from what I've read, I'm not alone either. For a long time I was a pesky 10 pounds away from my goal weight and then, in the last few months, as I've been running longer distances and faster times, I've gone up 5-10 pounds (the wrong direction) (okay 10). Five pounds I can attribute to water weight and maybe muscle, but the other 5 is just self-indulgence I'm afraid! I certainly have not been immune to temptation (and I'm not talking my vacation, just everyday life). I hate the miniscule difference between your clothes hugging your body, and your body pressing against the clothes begging to get out! (And yet I still have a whoopie pie in my bag!) Anyhow, from your pictures I don't think you need to worry too much about a few pounds, so be kind to yourself! Good luck with the marathon and have fun!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01325119755927336119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-12303412092125783582008-09-24T17:26:00.000-07:002008-09-24T17:26:00.000-07:00gaining weight sucks. I feel like it is so hard to...gaining weight sucks. I feel like it is so hard to think about it when training since you're always hungry and have to refuel. Get a plan going once the marathon is over and until then, just get ready to rock!N.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07718741327199643323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-71161470344751295692008-09-24T16:50:00.000-07:002008-09-24T16:50:00.000-07:00I hate my weight and I just can't seem to shake th...I hate my weight and I just can't seem to shake those last ten pounds I want to lose. Your blog is an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your struggles!Chocolate & Chantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14898749693686217571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-13259542621448512992008-09-24T07:58:00.000-07:002008-09-24T07:58:00.000-07:00Amen, sister! This happens to me constantly...I w...Amen, sister! This happens to me constantly...I weigh myself daily, not to obsess over it, but to keep an eye on these 'trends' before they get out of hand! I too have realized that I will never be one of those people that can eat whatever they want..(like my husband grr!). But I will never give up my wine and hope you don't either. Fitness is great, but not at the cost of having a life! Good luck in the marathon!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03514799288496141691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-80679726113684440992008-09-24T06:41:00.000-07:002008-09-24T06:41:00.000-07:00*ugh* don't remind me about the "only 11 days left...*ugh* don't remind me about the "only 11 days left" ;-).<BR/><BR/>You'll kick the pre-race bloat! Taper time is horrid for that, what do your runs look like leading up to the race?chiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894616877610664580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-22618042866335155832008-09-24T05:01:00.000-07:002008-09-24T05:01:00.000-07:00I agree with Jess. You've trained hard, you've be...I agree with Jess. You've trained hard, you've been incredibly fast, you WILL rock out ;D ;D Back on the saddle chica!Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148093449696230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-71046236178042698042008-09-24T03:52:00.000-07:002008-09-24T03:52:00.000-07:00I'm with Nitmos. Stay focused and the rest will fa...I'm with Nitmos. Stay focused and the rest will fall into place.<BR/><BR/>Good luck!Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16239398378627471218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-67844234035130501432008-09-24T03:32:00.000-07:002008-09-24T03:32:00.000-07:00Those pounds do creep on quickly when we relax eve...Those pounds do creep on quickly when we relax even for a moment, don't they. I swear it all comes down to the little things in life, even with our weight. The extra glass of wine, cookie here and there...mine would be the small bag of chips in the afternoon and the extra 2 cups of cappucino. Sigh. <BR/><BR/>Screw the sigh girl..you can do it!Crissy Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960584706958582064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-13415951592613655562008-09-23T20:28:00.000-07:002008-09-23T20:28:00.000-07:00I can seriously relate to everything you wrote! F...I can seriously relate to everything you wrote! For some of us, maintaining our ideal weight is not easy. What is it with marathons that makes people gain? But the weird thing is I bet you will lose a few pounds over your taper week. Women's bodies are weird.hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141116092667926171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-23951578132994075192008-09-23T20:19:00.000-07:002008-09-23T20:19:00.000-07:00OH sunshine, cheer up. I'm sorry this is bugging y...OH sunshine, cheer up. I'm sorry this is bugging youu.You ARE winning. Just remember that. and Just give it your bestest shot to lose that extra 8lbs, but focus on the more important things, like what hurts and that silly little 26 mile jaunt you have to do really soon:)<BR/><BR/>Maybe watch some running movie. Without Limits is a good one. St. Ralph also ROCKS!!<BR/><BR/>Taper time is carb time. and I'm sure that the 3 lbs you gained is what you're supposed to gain in taper. Women show scale weight more than men. <BR/><BR/>:)It'll be fineAddictedToEndorphinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289165436547387984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-80515602313371527562008-09-23T19:59:00.000-07:002008-09-23T19:59:00.000-07:00Girl, I hear ya. It sucks. There is no getting aro...Girl, I hear ya. It sucks. There is no getting around it. It's a ton of hard work and dieting to get and stay fit. It's amazing how fast and easy it is to put it ON and how much harder it seems to take it off right?<BR/><BR/>;-)<BR/>KKelly Olexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831405527385476916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-8626470624574715472008-09-23T18:15:00.000-07:002008-09-23T18:15:00.000-07:00Nope, it ain't easy, but you can do this. You're ...Nope, it ain't easy, but you can do this. You're capable of it all!<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to that marathon? it's going to be great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285850895862247408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-46464750273482615582008-09-23T17:51:00.000-07:002008-09-23T17:51:00.000-07:00p.o.m. please do not stess out over this!! 8 lbs ...p.o.m. please do not stess out over this!! 8 lbs will come off with the snap of a finger!! I know this because it happens to me!! Although, i certainly run towards the cookies with open arms!!! Seriously, you will do great in Portland!!!<BR/><BR/>MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012277904032798697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-67256606891464897372008-09-23T17:50:00.000-07:002008-09-23T17:50:00.000-07:00Hi POM -- I have been following your blog but have...Hi POM -- I have been following your blog but haven't introduced myself yet. I thought today would be the perfect day because I can sooooo relate to what you are going through. To date I have lost 60+ lbs, but if I don't keep right on it they start creepin' right back...it's a scary thought. Altho, when i allow myself to eat out of the healthy range-- i EAT! Any, great to meet you...and BEST OF LUCK on the marathon! that is amazing to me!Dustiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636323115059588950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-23698957773240305252008-09-23T17:37:00.000-07:002008-09-23T17:37:00.000-07:00Hang in there. Make smart choices the next 11 day...Hang in there. Make smart choices the next 11 days and try not to stress about the numbers, go more with how you feel. <BR/><BR/>No matter what, you are going to rock the marathon. You have worked too hard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-68992660677634430342008-09-23T16:31:00.000-07:002008-09-23T16:31:00.000-07:00I think some of the extra weight is a taper thing,...I think some of the extra weight is a taper thing, don't worry about it. You are still a super runner and will do great in the marathon. :)jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14598678568089992654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-24766225075919781692008-09-23T16:15:00.000-07:002008-09-23T16:15:00.000-07:00Funny how 5 lbs turns into 8 lbs and then somehow ...Funny how 5 lbs turns into 8 lbs and then somehow becomes 10 lbs. At least that is how it happens to me. Maybe I'm fooling myself by thinking it was only 5 lbs to begin with, haha.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, you are gonna rock in Portland. Don't sweat it!Rainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05765389765551968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-63560605851994473612008-09-23T15:33:00.000-07:002008-09-23T15:33:00.000-07:00Oh my, speaking of drama mama..LOL..rock thos knee...Oh my, speaking of drama mama..LOL..rock thos knee highs for us and I will gladly chase you up and down the stairs at 9th street in S.Laguna till 8lbs are gone.JIMSIGHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06342495591130676434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-65701201278053547512008-09-23T15:26:00.000-07:002008-09-23T15:26:00.000-07:00I swear the only reason I never gained any weight ...I swear the only reason I never gained any weight when I was pregnant for that time was because I didn't drink...<BR/><BR/>...which is also why I gained 10lbs afterwards.<BR/><BR/>I hear you girl. I am still struggling with the last 4-5lbs. I just can't seem to give up that extra glass either.<BR/><BR/>Maybe it's muscle? I know a lot of people that gain a few back at the end of training from the muscle they've gained. Just a thought...<BR/><BR/>I can't believe your marathon is so close! You're going to do great. No matter what, you are still strong and healthy. And you look great too!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08623841732966475396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-47833151689138975312008-09-23T14:30:00.000-07:002008-09-23T14:30:00.000-07:00Whatever girl you look great! You know Kid Rock w...Whatever girl you look great! You know Kid Rock was on your jock and he only likes skinny strippers! :-) You'll get there, we will stop the afternoon chocolate runs.....for now at least.Spicy Latinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03647979575009188774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-75489549175596001402008-09-23T14:23:00.001-07:002008-09-23T14:23:00.001-07:00Definitely an ongoing battle...I hear ya sista!But...Definitely an ongoing battle...I hear ya sista!<BR/><BR/>But you will be GREAT at the Portland Marathon. Get the weight loss out of your mind for now and focus on all the great things ahead in 11 days!!!!Pokeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07508944961795409606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-31738668153859730222008-09-23T14:23:00.000-07:002008-09-23T14:23:00.000-07:00What you weigh isn't gonna be a factor in how Port...What you weigh isn't gonna be a factor in how Portland goes for you. You've put in an incredible amount of training and you're strong and healthy. Besides, you'll probably shed a few of those extra lbs in a day or two anyway.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465800584212530717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-40610621425148198692008-09-23T13:52:00.000-07:002008-09-23T13:52:00.000-07:00Don't worry too much. Be grateful for your body an...Don't worry too much. Be grateful for your body and how strong it is for carrying you through and now you're almost to your Marathon.<BR/><BR/>The other day, I had a one-on-one with my body and now I feel so much better. Instead of berating myself for being a pig at times, my body has carried me through and has been getting stronger!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15829491907261980920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5417535823506217209.post-77574431249531558562008-09-23T13:43:00.000-07:002008-09-23T13:43:00.000-07:0011 days! Wow, time flies!Know that you are not alo...11 days! Wow, time flies!<BR/><BR/>Know that you are not alone - it isn't easy for any of us. (although, I have to confess, I have lost a little in the past couple weeks...but nowhere near enough!)<BR/><BR/>You will prevail!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.com