tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post241101036293162762..comments2023-11-28T01:29:02.955-08:00Comments on Run Away Fast: Weighing InJaymeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01680519617786773673noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-9825566972013235912010-08-24T18:19:15.104-07:002010-08-24T18:19:15.104-07:00Andrea--Thanks for your comments. I meant to foll...Andrea--Thanks for your comments. I meant to follow up on that calculator in a post, but forgot. When I looked more closely at the calculator that Mark U. referred me to, I found that it simply subtracts BMR from the calories burned for the amount of time that you're running. It still shows that I burn close to 100 cal/mile, but it's closer to 78 if you subtract out the calories I would have burned had I been sitting on my butt watching t.v. or some such. It ended up not being that helpful because I wasn't simply adding my running calories burned to my BMR (+some additional calories for basic activities) to get my total caloric need. I had taken the time to create a spreadsheet that added calories burned for my various activities throughout the day and even that total was reading 25% higher than what I actually can consume without gaining weight. What I do know is how many calories I eat and how that affects my weight. You're right that there seems to be a range rather than a single number, and my range is 2400-2800 calories per day when I'm in full swing training.Jaymeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680519617786773673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-85143357541792927372010-08-24T07:30:33.567-07:002010-08-24T07:30:33.567-07:00"I found the total number of calories I was c..."I found the total number of calories I was consuming stunning mainly because it was about 25% lower than any of the calorie calculators said I needed to take in to maintain my weight."<br /><br />J, it is fantastic that you found the calculator that shows you burn less than you thought while running - I definitely know that's the case when our bodies "know what to do" when we head out for a run.<br /><br />But further, you could *probably* eat more and not gain weight, because the body tends to have a fuzzy zone of calories where it will maintain your weight. If the calories are a wee bit too high, it will compensate by being less efficient, fidgeting, etc. I've seen many people who eat exactly X calories per day and will not budge higher for fear of gain, but in reality X+5-10% is probably going to have zero effect, especially if day to day the number bounces around.<br /><br />Yeah, I'm a nutrition geek stuck in this body. :-)Andreahttp://dukecityfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-34204682766609923802010-08-01T21:15:16.477-07:002010-08-01T21:15:16.477-07:00GIM--Good move on ex-ing that one. I've never...GIM--Good move on ex-ing that one. I've never quite understood that dynamic in a relationship, but I've been there too. Oh, and I have little bat wings too!<br /><br />Ewen--you and GIM are my favorite commenters right now;) Thanks for the phat compliments. I guess when you look at my next post about what I actually consume you'll see the "bad" items that remain in my cart--fat free frozen yogurt and light chocolate syrup. Everything in moderation, right?Jaymeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680519617786773673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-19224977135226858302010-08-01T18:15:01.633-07:002010-08-01T18:15:01.633-07:00How are you keeping track of what you are eating? ...How are you keeping track of what you are eating? Are you using a specific computer based program? Also, what does a typical couple days worth of food look like for you?Jennernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-2904607529431920452010-08-01T00:57:19.913-07:002010-08-01T00:57:19.913-07:00I'm in agreement with GIM - you do look girlis...I'm in agreement with GIM - you do look girlish in your photos, but maybe that's just a result of your phat attitude ;) I would have said closer to 33 than 50.<br /><br />That was illuminating about nil "bad" items in your shopping cart. I found it hard to even <i>find</i> the fruit and veg aisle in US supermarkets. When I did, it wasn't even an aisle - just a section of an aisle!<br /><br />On a personal note, when I ran my PBs, my racing weight was 70-71 kgs. Now it's around 74-76, but I think the lack of PBs is more likely due to being 20 years older, not 3 kgs heavier ;)Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-91480904689771790562010-07-31T20:16:36.221-07:002010-07-31T20:16:36.221-07:00"that's one of the reasons I spend time b..."that's one of the reasons I spend time blogging about--to get the facts out there." <br /><br />And I love that you do, it's great to hear your thoughts on it and see how you implement it. Even though you're in such a different league, it's applicable to anyone with competition in mind.<br /><br />Glad you mom is coming 'round. My ex wasn't happy when I started eating better and lost weight for running. But then, he wasn't happy with my passion for the sport as a whole. Which is one reason he's my ex. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for calling me brave about the vid. It was scary but freeing, too.Girl In Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845071620369547052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-22576613226091775362010-07-31T14:41:54.482-07:002010-07-31T14:41:54.482-07:00Flo, thanks for the compliments. I like the fact ...Flo, thanks for the compliments. I like the fact that the pictures you see are far enough away that you can't see those fine lines and canyons in my face. When my BF gets really low, I feel like the woman in that Seinfeld episode where she looks hideous in a certain light. Like my friend Theresa said on FB, it's way better than the alternative!<br /><br />I watched your video and think you are one brave chickadoodle for posting that. It says to me that you're very comfortable with your body though you might not like some things about it. I think every person has a little something that they don't like about their body. I agree that you look fantastic!<br /><br />The only person that has ever really been openly worried about my weight loss is my mother. Since she "liked" this post on FB, I'm thinking she's gotten over that. I always wonder whether people say things about it when I'm not around, but that's one of the reasons I spend time blogging about--to get the facts out there. <br /><br />John--my coach was the one that started me focusing on body fat rather than just weight. She made the point that fat is pretty useless to a long distance <br />runner, so, if you're looking to lose weight make sur you're working off the fat rather than muscle. I agree about base training and weight loss. I've experienced that.<br /><br />Mark U. What great insight! I used that calculator and found that 25%. The old 100 calories burned for every mile run doesn't quite pencil out. It showed that I burned 1780 calories in my 22 mile run today versus the 2200 my calorie counter calculated. Thanks so much for the tip.Jaymeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680519617786773673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-25124299958681947132010-07-31T08:32:30.911-07:002010-07-31T08:32:30.911-07:00Another good blog post; thanks!
I've also not...Another good blog post; thanks!<br /><br />I've also noticed that I begin to look a bit more than my age when my body fat percent drops close to my racing weight. Oh well; agreed fully with your attitude!<br /><br />I admire your dedication to both your health and your running performance in tracking closely and recording every element of your diet. Having never done so I've not been able to do the energy balance versus my actual weight changes as you have. While a bit of a moot point - since you're obviously totally on top of your weight maintenance and its impact on your running performance - with regards your conclusion that your actual consumed calories may be 25% low, I'd speculate instead that your calculation of calories burned while running is likely to be low (I recommend using the *net* calories burned equation found at http://www.runnersworld.com/article/1,7124,s6-242-304-311-8402-0,00.html, i.e. 0.63 x weight in lbs. x miles run. This calculation results in a 10 to 20% *lower* number than the numerous B.S. on-line calculators.) If doing that doesn't fully close the gap vs. your actual weight changes then I'd adjust your estimate of your resting metabolism.<br /><br />John Blue - I too have noticed that it takes speedwork to slim down, which wasn't intuitive to me either, until I read an excellent blog posting on-subject by RunnerDude. See: http://ncrunnerdude.blogspot.com/2010/07/running-and-still-gaining-weight.htmlMark U.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04792726660751354015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-1125300573316422012010-07-30T19:13:13.314-07:002010-07-30T19:13:13.314-07:00I think it is smart to be looking at body fat rath...I think it is smart to be looking at body fat rather than just weight AND keeping tabs on how you feel at different weights. I race better at a lower weight, but I know what you mean about looking not so much our best when we're at race weight. I've also found that when I'm base training I don't slim down as much as when I start pushing the speedwork. Good luck in your training!John Bluenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668199593986982895.post-86363986465782638492010-07-30T17:44:16.641-07:002010-07-30T17:44:16.641-07:00Love this post and thank you for the shout-out. Y...Love this post and thank you for the shout-out. Your last paragraph is so true and something us 40-somethings have to consider. But girl, you're so far from looking 50, put that one away, even as a joke. You're very girlish in all your race photos.<br /><br />Also, I completely agree that finding out how many calories you actually need is key. Using those online calculators is like using the 220-X calculations for Heart Rate...total bullshit.<br /><br />Very impressed with your body fat percentage, too. <a href="http://www.girlinmotion.com/video-revealing-my-ugly" rel="nofollow">My post today</a> includes a video of one of my secret embarrassments: my hidden fat. I made it so people would understand I have real weight/fat to lose. Does anyone act concerned about your weight as you get into fighting shape?Girl In Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845071620369547052noreply@blogger.com