New Years Resolutions...

Cuppycake · Guru

RE: New Years Resolutions...

kris · Guru

Cuppycake wrote:

kris wrote:

I don't so much do resolutions but have been giving life lots of thought as I approach 40 next year. Here are some of the things I've decided I want to change.

I have decided that I want to start running.
Ack I cannot even believe I put that in writing.
Now I will have to be held accountable!
My problem is I don't know "how" to run if that makes sense.
A co-worker told me about The Couch to 5K Running Plan.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
So I'm going to try to go this route.

I want our family as a whole to eat healthier. We try - I toss out tons of fresh fruits and veggies at meals but still make the once a week McDonald's run + a once a week Taco Bell run. I drink a coke a day. Zero water.

I too want more patience and to stop yelling so much.

I think you will love Couch to 5k... I was working that program for a few weeks earlier this year, and if I can do it, believe me, anyone can.

I'm convinced inside this slothy body is a girl that loves to run, and I'm determined to drag her out (kicking and screaming, I'm sure) this year.

This is totally me!

I want to run b/c of the mental benefits I feel it will have. I want to get into a zone with just me and my thoughts and pound some stuff out ykwim?! I just know inside that running will just have an overall positive impact on every aspect of my life.

The health benefits will be good too. There is so much heart, blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, etc. on both sides of my family. I have almost no chance against that stuff if I continue to rest on "isn't chasing 3 kids exercise?" excuse!

And I have a layer of fat around my middle that is just not healthy. I'm not exactly sure when my mom started really gaining weight and just generally declining in health but honestly I need to kick my own ass into gear and not wait for that inevitable hereditary health decline to happen to me before I start trying to do something about it. An ounce of prevention I guess!

muffy · Guru

kris wrote:

I don't so much do resolutions but have been giving life lots of thought as I approach 40 next year. Here are some of the things I've decided I want to change.

I have decided that I want to start running.
Ack I cannot even believe I put that in writing.
Now I will have to be held accountable!
My problem is I don't know "how" to run if that makes sense.
A co-worker told me about The Couch to 5K Running Plan.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
So I'm going to try to go this route.

I want our family as a whole to eat healthier. We try - I toss out tons of fresh fruits and veggies at meals but still make the once a week McDonald's run + a once a week Taco Bell run. I drink a coke a day. Zero water.

I too want more patience and to stop yelling so much.

i hated running my whole life. (i think it has a lot to do with big jiggling breasts LOL)

then about 4 years back my personal trainer MADE me do it.

one thing very important first - buy GOOD SHOES - right off the bat. blisters or toenails that turn black and fall off will NOT encourage you to continue. and running shoes need extra space at the toe - i always leave around 1.5 centimeters space - as you run, your toes will jam a bit into the toe box - you really need that extra space. also invest in good running socks that massage your feet (i get asics and they are labeled R and L for each foot!). be sure to toe your shoes properly and securely each time you put them on. do not slip on already-tied shoes - they are too loose and your feet will move around and rub too much (and your toes will jam on the toe box and get sore- not good!). you really need to love your feet first! and secondly - love your breasts - get a good bra and if you need it, wear 2!

try to get out on a nice day to enjoy the scenery.

i started a program of walking-jogging. way more walking than jogging LOL. mine was a funny shuffle-jog. i had to work up my courage to get my feet up LOL. and as the days went on, it did longer jogs and shorter walk intervals. finally getting up to running pace, but that definitely took time.

be careful - it is addictive!!!

and good luck!!!!!

kris · Guru

muffy wrote:

kris wrote:

I don't so much do resolutions but have been giving life lots of thought as I approach 40 next year. Here are some of the things I've decided I want to change.

I have decided that I want to start running.
Ack I cannot even believe I put that in writing.
Now I will have to be held accountable!
My problem is I don't know "how" to run if that makes sense.
A co-worker told me about The Couch to 5K Running Plan.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
So I'm going to try to go this route.

I want our family as a whole to eat healthier. We try - I toss out tons of fresh fruits and veggies at meals but still make the once a week McDonald's run + a once a week Taco Bell run. I drink a coke a day. Zero water.

I too want more patience and to stop yelling so much.

i hated running my whole life. (i think it has a lot to do with big jiggling breasts LOL)

then about 4 years back my personal trainer MADE me do it.

one thing very important first - buy GOOD SHOES - right off the bat. blisters or toenails that turn black and fall off will NOT encourage you to continue. and running shoes need extra space at the toe - i always leave around 1.5 centimeters space - as you run, your toes will jam a bit into the toe box - you really need that extra space. also invest in good running socks that massage your feet (i get asics and they are labeled R and L for each foot!). be sure to toe your shoes properly and securely each time you put them on. do not slip on already-tied shoes - they are too loose and your feet will move around and rub too much (and your toes will jam on the toe box and get sore- not good!). you really need to love your feet first! and secondly - love your breasts - get a good bra and if you need it, wear 2!

try to get out on a nice day to enjoy the scenery.

i started a program of walking-jogging. way more walking than jogging LOL. mine was a funny shuffle-jog. i had to work up my courage to get my feet up LOL. and as the days went on, it did longer jogs and shorter walk intervals. finally getting up to running pace, but that definitely took time.

be careful - it is addictive!!!

and good luck!!!!!

Thank you for the tips. I've been investigating both shoes and sports bras. I might shop for them tomorrow.

My next question - it is freezing here. I have nowhere inside to run. Can I do this in 30'ish degree temps?

Chrissie · Guru

I'm like Muffy and hated running my whole life also! It is addicting though!

I agree about the shoes! Good shoes a MUST!

I wear a support bra with a sports bra over it.(I NEED support lol!)

I don't know about running outside. I'm a freeze baby and hate being outside, so I run on the treadmill! But I do see people running outside here and it is COLD!!!

Chrissie · Guru

I forgot to post my resolutions:

-Get back into shape and lose some weight(this includes eating healthy and working out)

-Buy a house!!! (If not by the end of 2010 the begining of 2011)

-Be more organized!

-Try to let the little things go and enjoy my family! I've been working on this. I'm trying not to be OCD about my house being clean. I didn't yesterday, I just played with M2!! He loved it!

muffy · Guru

freezing weather - last dec-jan when i was marathon training i was out nearly every day in around 10 degree F weather - it was NOT fun while doing it, but having a hot shower afterwards knowing that i actually did it was quite a high

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i would try to get into the 40's if possible - especially because at first you will probably be doing intervals when you are walking quite a bit of the time.

once i get moving, i dont notice the cold so much - but again, i was at a pretty good running pace by that time.

i say, start off easy and not for long periods of time - if you get out for, say 20 min at first, you dont risk getting too cold and miserable.

cover your ears is a must - and hands too. (tmi) my nose tends to run when i run - and i am a pig, so when that happens i plug one nostril with a finger and give the open side a quick puff to clear the sinus, repeat other side. (uhm, yeah - if you do that while running turn your head to the outside so you dont blow snot all over your chest - btdt lmao!) can't be bothered dragging kleenex with me. and i give my lips and the skin around a nice coat of carmax to keep them moist during the run.

i LOVE running just after a snowfall - it is quite magical. i love watching the scenery, listening to the sounds... its all a matter of personal preference.

you can always try it and see if it works - dont wander too far from home at first, and if you are not happy STOP _ dont force yourself. try again another day in better conditions.

3s_a_crowd · Guru

kris wrote:

I don't so much do resolutions but have been giving life lots of thought as I approach 40 next year. Here are some of the things I've decided I want to change.

I have decided that I want to start running.
Ack I cannot even believe I put that in writing.
Now I will have to be held accountable!
My problem is I don't know "how" to run if that makes sense.
A co-worker told me about The Couch to 5K Running Plan.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
So I'm going to try to go this route.

I want our family as a whole to eat healthier. We try - I toss out tons of fresh fruits and veggies at meals but still make the once a week McDonald's run + a once a week Taco Bell run. I drink a coke a day. Zero water.

I too want more patience and to stop yelling so much.

I have a couch to 5k app on my itouch. I like it. It counts down the time till you have to run/walk and lets you know whats left.

Alyssa · Guru

muffy wrote:

freezing weather - last dec-jan when i was marathon training i was out nearly every day in around 10 degree F weather - it was NOT fun while doing it, but having a hot shower afterwards knowing that i actually did it was quite a high .

i would try to get into the 40's if possible - especially because at first you will probably be doing intervals when you are walking quite a bit of the time.

once i get moving, i dont notice the cold so much - but again, i was at a pretty good running pace by that time.

i say, start off easy and not for long periods of time - if you get out for, say 20 min at first, you dont risk getting too cold and miserable.

cover your ears is a must - and hands too. (tmi) my nose tends to run when i run - and i am a pig, so when that happens i plug one nostril with a finger and give the open side a quick puff to clear the sinus, repeat other side. (uhm, yeah - if you do that while running turn your head to the outside so you dont blow snot all over your chest - btdt lmao!) can't be bothered dragging kleenex with me. and i give my lips and the skin around a nice coat of carmax to keep them moist during the run.

i LOVE running just after a snowfall - it is quite magical. i love watching the scenery, listening to the sounds... its all a matter of personal preference.

you can always try it and see if it works - dont wander too far from home at first, and if you are not happy STOP _ dont force yourself. try again another day in better conditions.

I have tried to get back into running so many times. I loved it in high school and was briefly sucessful shortly after Ethan was born but fell off the wagon.

Anyway, I wanted to suggest that at first, as you are easing into it, try going for a walk at lunch time. It's the middle of the day, so the warmest, and you don't have to worry about breaking a sweat before going back to work. Just until the temps warm to more like 40.

(although Kris you work from home a few days a week so maybe getting sweaty is less of a deterant.)

kris · Guru

Alyssa wrote:

muffy wrote:

freezing weather - last dec-jan when i was marathon training i was out nearly every day in around 10 degree F weather - it was NOT fun while doing it, but having a hot shower afterwards knowing that i actually did it was quite a high .

i would try to get into the 40's if possible - especially because at first you will probably be doing intervals when you are walking quite a bit of the time.

once i get moving, i dont notice the cold so much - but again, i was at a pretty good running pace by that time.

i say, start off easy and not for long periods of time - if you get out for, say 20 min at first, you dont risk getting too cold and miserable.

cover your ears is a must - and hands too. (tmi) my nose tends to run when i run - and i am a pig, so when that happens i plug one nostril with a finger and give the open side a quick puff to clear the sinus, repeat other side. (uhm, yeah - if you do that while running turn your head to the outside so you dont blow snot all over your chest - btdt lmao!) can't be bothered dragging kleenex with me. and i give my lips and the skin around a nice coat of carmax to keep them moist during the run.

i LOVE running just after a snowfall - it is quite magical. i love watching the scenery, listening to the sounds... its all a matter of personal preference.

you can always try it and see if it works - dont wander too far from home at first, and if you are not happy STOP _ dont force yourself. try again another day in better conditions.

I have tried to get back into running so many times. I loved it in high school and was briefly sucessful shortly after Ethan was born but fell off the wagon.
Anyway, I wanted to suggest that at first, as you are easing into it, try going for a walk at lunch time. It's the middle of the day, so the warmest, and you don't have to worry about breaking a sweat before going back to work. Just until the temps warm to more like 40.
(although Kris you work from home a few days a week so maybe getting sweaty is less of a deterant.)

although I'm really leaning toward doing it on days I do work and doing it along the canal since my office sits right on it - it would be soooo convenient!. For the next 8 weeks or so it will just be 20-30 minutes 3 days a week so I'm thinking I could swing it on the days I work smile

LDSMOM · Senior Member

muffy wrote:

freezing weather - last dec-jan when i was marathon training i was out nearly every day in around 10 degree F weather - it was NOT fun while doing it, but having a hot shower afterwards knowing that i actually did it was quite a high .

i would try to get into the 40's if possible - especially because at first you will probably be doing intervals when you are walking quite a bit of the time.

once i get moving, i dont notice the cold so much - but again, i was at a pretty good running pace by that time.

i say, start off easy and not for long periods of time - if you get out for, say 20 min at first, you dont risk getting too cold and miserable.

cover your ears is a must - and hands too. (tmi) my nose tends to run when i run - and i am a pig, so when that happens i plug one nostril with a finger and give the open side a quick puff to clear the sinus, repeat other side. (uhm, yeah - if you do that while running turn your head to the outside so you dont blow snot all over your chest - btdt lmao!) can't be bothered dragging kleenex with me. and i give my lips and the skin around a nice coat of carmax to keep them moist during the run.

i LOVE running just after a snowfall - it is quite magical. i love watching the scenery, listening to the sounds... its all a matter of personal preference.

you can always try it and see if it works - dont wander too far from home at first, and if you are not happy STOP _ dont force yourself. try again another day in better conditions.

What about -10-20 F degree weather? Would you suggest anything special? I have a friend who's been walking but hates to go out when it gets below 0. I have meant to find out some things for her to make it better for her so she'll keep it up, but haven't done it yet. January is our coldest month and it rarely gets above 20 degrees F the whole month. There are even times when our highs are in the -10's for a week or so. Brrr.

kris · Guru

LDSMOM wrote:

muffy wrote:

freezing weather - last dec-jan when i was marathon training i was out nearly every day in around 10 degree F weather - it was NOT fun while doing it, but having a hot shower afterwards knowing that i actually did it was quite a high .

i would try to get into the 40's if possible - especially because at first you will probably be doing intervals when you are walking quite a bit of the time.

once i get moving, i dont notice the cold so much - but again, i was at a pretty good running pace by that time.

i say, start off easy and not for long periods of time - if you get out for, say 20 min at first, you dont risk getting too cold and miserable.

cover your ears is a must - and hands too. (tmi) my nose tends to run when i run - and i am a pig, so when that happens i plug one nostril with a finger and give the open side a quick puff to clear the sinus, repeat other side. (uhm, yeah - if you do that while running turn your head to the outside so you dont blow snot all over your chest - btdt lmao!) can't be bothered dragging kleenex with me. and i give my lips and the skin around a nice coat of carmax to keep them moist during the run.

i LOVE running just after a snowfall - it is quite magical. i love watching the scenery, listening to the sounds... its all a matter of personal preference.

you can always try it and see if it works - dont wander too far from home at first, and if you are not happy STOP _ dont force yourself. try again another day in better conditions.

What about -10-20 F degree weather? Would you suggest anything special? I have a friend who's been walking but hates to go out when it gets below 0. I have meant to find out some things for her to make it better for her so she'll keep it up, but haven't done it yet. January is our coldest month and it rarely gets above 20 degrees F the whole month. There are even times when our highs are in the -10's for a week or so. Brrr.

I read that you can breath through a scarf and that helps but I'm not sure ANYTHING would help me if it was -10!!!

Sara · Guru

I am not a big resolution maker but have some things I would like to work on...

* working on our lowering our debt

* continue to eat healthier. we have done so well with this and i hope to keep that up

* plant a garden to get some of our fresh produce

* continue to help my husband stay on his exercise and weight loss kick i can see how it has changed his attitude and how he feels and i want to help him and support him with that as much as i can.

sappy · Guru

1. stick to my budget
2. pay more attention to what i'm eating and why
3. - most important - work on living in the moment. i'm such a planner that i'm always off on the next thing that needs to be done and i miss a lot of the little things.

threadjack - sara, your boys are just absolutely adorable. all 3 of them. you make some darn cute kids

muffy · Guru

kris wrote:
LDSMOM wrote:
muffy wrote:

freezing weather - last dec-jan when i was marathon training i was out nearly every day in around 10 degree F weather - it was NOT fun while doing it, but having a hot shower afterwards knowing that i actually did it was quite a high .

i would try to get into the 40's if possible - especially because at first you will probably be doing intervals when you are walking quite a bit of the time.

once i get moving, i dont notice the cold so much - but again, i was at a pretty good running pace by that time.

i say, start off easy and not for long periods of time - if you get out for, say 20 min at first, you dont risk getting too cold and miserable.

cover your ears is a must - and hands too. (tmi) my nose tends to run when i run - and i am a pig, so when that happens i plug one nostril with a finger and give the open side a quick puff to clear the sinus, repeat other side. (uhm, yeah - if you do that while running turn your head to the outside so you dont blow snot all over your chest - btdt lmao!) can't be bothered dragging kleenex with me. and i give my lips and the skin around a nice coat of carmax to keep them moist during the run.

i LOVE running just after a snowfall - it is quite magical. i love watching the scenery, listening to the sounds... its all a matter of personal preference.

you can always try it and see if it works - dont wander too far from home at first, and if you are not happy STOP _ dont force yourself. try again another day in better conditions.

What about -10-20 F degree weather? Would you suggest anything special? I have a friend who's been walking but hates to go out when it gets below 0. I have meant to find out some things for her to make it better for her so she'll keep it up, but haven't done it yet. January is our coldest month and it rarely gets above 20 degrees F the whole month. There are even times when our highs are in the -10's for a week or so. Brrr.
I read that you can breath through a scarf and that helps but I'm not sure ANYTHING would help me if it was -10!!!

i find i can't run with a scarf or a cagoule (one of those hoods that cover all the face but the eyes) because my nose runs and my breath condensates and the material gets wet soggy and i get even colder.

i would recommend some vaseline or grease based moisturiser applied all over the face and good quality lip moisturizer (i love carmex)

but seriously, when it gets down to a temp that low you should not be running or jogging - it is seriously not good for the lungs to strenuously breathe air that cold. at that point, just walking is great exercise and you will burn a lot of calories at a walk/brisk walk pace just because of the energy your body requires to move in such extreme cold. so no, i would not recommend any strenuous exercise where your heart goes over, say, 100 ish bpm or you have any pain or discomfort breathing. (that said, i would still go for a shorter walk, because i like bundling up in cold weather like that) just be safe!

Sara · Guru

sappy wrote:

1. stick to my budget
2. pay more attention to what i'm eating and why
3. - most important - work on living in the moment. i'm such a planner that i'm always off on the next thing that needs to be done and i miss a lot of the little things.

threadjack - sara, your boys are just absolutely adorable. all 3 of them. you make some darn cute kids

ty :*