Comments on: AskRoni_v26s1 – When you eat, Key to Maintenance, Running Mixes, Unsupportive Spouses, Running Talk

By: Becky

Becky — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:33:38 +0000

As to where you can find events… local running stores are great, and often local running clubs have websites that list many races in the area, too!

Happy trails!

Oh – and write your time on the back of your racing number. It’s a fun way to document how you’re improving! =)

By: Jenna

Jenna — Sun, 31 May 2009 19:28:53 +0000

I would like to comment on the when to eat. I completly agree that you need to find a way to incorperate your “diet” into your lifestyle so it’s not just something you do to lose weight but something you can continue for life so you don’t get back to where you once were…..so I agree that what works for you do it. However I find when I don’t eat through out the day I am famished and can’t hold myself back at night time so eatign all day long is cruical to my sucess. However there is a couple things I have come to learn. You would eat well balanced meals. You need to eat first thing in the morning to get your metabolism going (this is critical) I persoanlly have the apple pie oatmeal nearly every morning it’s perfect cause it is filling and gets me going I could go to lunch without snacking if I had too but I really notice better results when I snack at 10:30. then have a protein packed lunch another snack a few hours later. Then for dinner I eat as late as I want and usually have 6-10 points left. If it is late and I will be going to bed right after dinner I try to not eat something so heavy (like carb loaded). I did hear once that your body does burn a few calories while slepping so why not make it burn fat thats already there instead of making it burn the food you ate right before bed. I always keep that in mind however if it’s nto gonna fit into my day then its not gonna happen cause this is a lifestyle change not a diet.

on the maintenace thing BRAVO! I whole heartly agree People think you can lose then go right back to eating like before. I have lost the weight and gained it back and I feel like kicking myself cause it’s not rocket science! you need to continue doing what you did to lose the weight to keep it off.

By: McLauren84

McLauren84 — Sat, 30 May 2009 23:46:21 +0000

Another great podcast, Roni, thanks! The boyfriend question certainly raises some interesting questions. It sounds like she needs to explain why it’s important to her and insist on putting herself first sometimes. If he still can’t deal with it, they might have some deeper issues. From my experience, finding the right balance in relationships can sometimes be difficult, so hopefully will better communication they’ll work things out.

By: Janice

Janice — Sat, 30 May 2009 21:35:07 +0000

Roni, Thanks for sharing the active.com website. I am not a runner, yet but I did not realize there were so many 5ks in my area. There are like 6 between now and Thanksgiving and even a few 1/2 marathons. Maybe a goal for next year for me. As always, great info Roni.

By: Rollercoaster

Rollercoaster — Sat, 30 May 2009 21:27:51 +0000

Great podcast! The boyfriend question was a tough one. It sounds to me like the boyfriend has some fear inside surrounding their time together and/or her exercising. It might be helpful to ask him what he is worried about. Once you know what the actual issue is, you can discuss it and deal with it. To me it sounds like a deeper issue.

Also, I think sometimes we put other people’s needs before our own. Although I think their needs should be considered, ultimately we need to be #1 in our own lives. Significant others then come as #1a and kids #1b. Easy to say, hard to live.

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 30 May 2009 14:23:44 +0000

When I heard the idea of “purposeful exercise” I really thought about that a lot. At the time, I was walking the dog, listening to the podcast. Most of us don’t have a lot of exercise in our daily lives. We drive to school, work, stores, we sit in front of the computer or TV. Therefore, we have to find ways to be active. There are plenty of ways to have fun that aren’t being strapped to a treadmill. Hiking, biking, trying to walk or bike to run errands (also more environmentally friendly), playing tennis or badminton or golf for fun and with friends or family. Now, some people are blessed with metabolisms that don’t require “exercise,” and that’s fine. It kind of also depends on your goal. You’re not probably going to get perfect bikini abs without “purposeful” abdominal work. Yoga is wonderful for clearing the mind and adding calm to a busy life. But if you think of exercise as a “task” or something to cross off the old “to do” list, then I’d challenge folks to try to exercuise for the fun of activity.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 30 May 2009 08:47:44 +0000

Thanks for the opinion on the boyfriend question. I have a similar situation at home and I pretty much have the same opinion as you on the matter. My boyfriend might not always like it (and I understand that my training does take a lot of time away from him) but it’s important to me and that’s good enough justification.

Also, as for the measuring races in kms – I’m sure it’s just because the majority of the world (pretty much every country except the USA) uses the metric system. It’s the standard of measurement for all professional competition as a result. But I come from Canada so it’s normal to me ;) I always have to convert the distances on the American blogs I read because miles doesn’t make much sense to me.

By: Sabrina

Sabrina — Sat, 30 May 2009 04:06:04 +0000

I was listening to the podcast and heard my name…lol!!! Thanks for answering my questions. Very, very useful and helpful information all around.

As for the non supportive significant other…that’s a long road I unfortunately have walked. Through it all I will say that this experience has taught me to look deeper inside myself to find my strength, to find that inner cheerleader and now I know myself a lot better and know that my strength comes from within and I don’t have to rely on anyone for encouragement.

By: Maranda

Maranda — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:31:19 +0000

Another great podcast!

By: kathleen

kathleen — Sat, 30 May 2009 02:01:57 +0000

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