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Posted by: Hammerlynn

It's another year and while the last was the best in a very long time...it's time to bring it on!

My year in review...moved back to Indiana, I've lost 60lbs this year (scary I know!) and I started running in June (actually, I've done several races now.) The big bang for this year?? Marathon training (doing the Indy Mini in May and barring any injury will be doing the Chicago Marathon in October (all of which is not too shabby for someone who was once over 300lbs!) In the process of this, I'd like to lose another 30 or so pounds. With all the training, I'm going to be working hard to maintain my lean mass. So far I've been successful. After I get my marathon fix, a friend who competes would like to see me compete in 2005.

I'm following the diet that Leslie is doing. I wondered if it would be okay for me with having alot more to lose that most and corresponded with the person that set it up and he gave me the thumbs up. So far so good but it's only been a couple weeks. I do best with low carb and the refeeds allow me to maintain mileage with runs.

I guess that's it for now. I decided to start a journal again for the support and ass whooping that it needed at times. Weight training has been slacking lately but will get back online this week. I'm a far cry from my former self and it's kinda cool that people do not recognize me now. Typical response is holy shit or where'd the rest of you go.

Time to kick into high gear again!

Time for bed!
Heather

Posted by: P-funk

60lbs in year!!!! Excellent work! Best of luck to ya in 2004

Posted by: Stacey

Heather~ hey sweetie!!!! I'm so proud of you! I bet you look so amazing!!
Good Luck with your marathons & all of your goals. I know you will ROCK!!!

Happy New Year!

Posted by: hardasnails1973

In order to be successful you have to find out which diet works best for you. People respond differently to differnt programs plus you being a marathon runner it sounds like your nutritional requirements will be much different then a female that struts her stuff on stage. So experiment and finds out what works for you..

Posted by: david

Hey Hammer!

Good to see you back online again and with a journal!! Excellent first posts with great results!

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Hey everyone!!! Thanks for peeking

I was concerned about low carb with the running but do know some who do it and manage to keep up the miles (I'm not so much concerned about speed.) I will keep up with the refeeds and will adjust accordingly as I see necessary.

Posted by: hardasnails1973

i would switch to a more 50% carb 35 % protein 15% fat for what you are trying to accomplish

Posted by: Stacey

Heather~ I Run a lot-- I go jogging (3-4 miles) about 3 to 4 times a week, and the other days I walk about 2 miles. Anyway-- I have to eat about 100grams of carbs the day I run--always consuming it before (about 3 hrs before)...thats just how it works for me though!

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Hey guys! I really appreciate the input and am doing some thinking about my nutrition. I always do better/feel better on low carb but certainly understand the implications it may create with my training. So would moderate carbs be more effective? That is where I've lost the majority of my weight, then plateaued for two months and was able to kick start again with low carb/refeeds.

I've not been this close to where I want my body to be in a very long time and want to do what will get me there and allow me to sustain the running. It makes me nervous to be so close and I realize that I could be trying to rush it. I just need a thump on the head and eat "normal" but that scares me. It's hard to say but I guess I'm afraid that I will get fat again. I'll stop it right now (crappy thinking!!!!!)

I've been so emotional today...not sure what's wrong with me...lol

I should also mention that I stopped the Depo shot after two years of being on it and my body will not be back to "normal" for a while.

ACK....going to do some reading!

Posted by: aggies1ut

It's all individual...I run about 30 miles total, 5 days a week, and I do fine on low-carb.

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Okay..no more whining. I do not know what my problem was yesterday. I yelled at Abby (my doggie) and she did nothing (well she barfed on my blanket but could not help it.)

Anyhow... I'm over whatever that emotional crap was! I absolutely respect the opinions of the people on this board so am restructuring my diet. For now, it will be a higher protein, mod carb, mod fat until we start training as a team the first week of Feb at which time I will reevaluate (read: add more carbs.)

Why am I up so early??

Oh..did I mention I get my bday dinner today!!!! I still don't know where I want to go...my choice, parents treat

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Last night's dinner ended up being Applebee's

It was a pleasant cheat day! Yesterday I spent an hour revamping and meals will be pretty much the same everyday with the exception of interchanging protein sources.

1: 3/4c oats, 1/8c pecans, 3 whites (Abby gets the yolks for her dry skin)
2: veggie omelette (Denny's was out of fruit)

3: 2 scoops whey, 1/3c coconut milk, 2T benefiber
4: 4oz tilapia, 1c broc, 2T steak sauce (yum!)
5: small apple before bed

snack: 2 SF jello cups/2T cool whip

No workout today...lots of stuff going on with church on Sundays for this month so it will be my off day for that time.

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Okay..just did a decent post....net died..here's the short version:

Meals:
1: 3/4c oats, 1/8c pecans, 1 scoop whey
2: 2 scoops whey, 1/3c coconut milk (addictive stuff)

3: 4oz tilapia, 1c broc, 1/4c mozz, sm apple
4: 4oz chx, 1c broc

snack: 2 SF jello cups/2T cool whip

Workout: upper body circuit

Started Labrada Charge today.

Off to read

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Short version as usual:

Meals:
1: 3/4c oatmeal, 1/8 pecans, 4 whites
2: 4oz chx, 1c broc, 1/4c mozz
3: 2 scoops protein, 1/3c coconut milk
4: CHEAT

5: some type of protein before bed (this never happened!)

Workout: 2 mile run, 10 min stairmill, 30 min bike

I have to get my mileage back up to par...marathon training starts in a month

I realize it sounds sick but I am so excited! They closed the field on Jan 03. A record registration for the City of Indianapolis. Did I mention that part of the race is around the Indianapolis Motorspeedway??? As a NASCAR fan, I am just beside myself to know that I'll be on the track.

Ramble over

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Humpday

Meals:
1: 1 yolk, 4 whites (was not hungry)
2: 2 scoops protein, 1/3c coconut milk (love this stuff!), 2T benefiber
3: taco salad (minus shell) This had made me so burpy/gassy I could barf

4: 4oz chx, 1oz mozz, 1 small apple
5: 2 scoops protein, 2T half and half, 2T benefiber

Workout: 3 mile run, 25 min on bike

I'm trying to keep up with some sort of cross training. I didnt mention that I am hoping to do the local triathalon in June hence the biking. The local one is ¼ mile swim, 12.4 mile bike, 3 mile run. The bike and the run I've got no problem with but I'm not a strong swimmer.

Anyhow...got to get ready for church!

Happy trails

oh...what are thoughts on leg training with the running and biking that I'm doing? I've not been training with weights since I started running. The definition is coming along nicely but should I be lifting (lower weights perhaps?)

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Today I've been soooooooo tired

Meals:
1: 1 yolk, 3 whites, 1/2c oats, 1/8c pecans
2: 4oz chx, small apple, 2T light ranch
3: 2 scoops protein, 2T benefiber, 4T half and half
4: 1 can albacore, 2T light mayo, small apple
5: ????

Workout: not sure if this will happen today. My whole body just feels tired so I may take the night off. I have a meeting at 6pm so I'll see how I feel when that is done. EDIT: did not go to the gym.

Later!

Posted by: Jenny

Wohooo!! I'm so happy to see you starting up a journal again

WOW, 60 lbs in a year! That is freakin awesome!!

You are my hero! So, when will we see some new pics

I'lll be watching!

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Hey girl. Thanks for checking on me! I need that now and then

I'm used to handle the immigration stuff at the hotel so I'm going to do some research and see if I can find things that may help you. I'll keep you posted!

Today I was dragging again..not sure why. Well, hormones are out of whack. Stopped the depo shot and not sure really what my body will do as a result. Time will tell.

Meals:
1: 2 yolks, 4 whites
2: 2 scoops protein, 2T benefiber, 4T half and half
3: 1 can albacore, 2T light mayo
4: Edit: Ate at Olive Garden...3 helpings of salad, 2 breadsticks, stuffed chicken (chicken breast with italian cheese..not much cheese in there.) Only a couple bites of noodles and I watched them eat their Tiramisu while I sucked down water.

I've not been super hungry today which is why the food is scarce.

Workout: Upper body circuit (must get moving)

Yeah for the weekend. Tomorrow is my cheat day and one of my clients gave me a tin of treats (late Christmas gift.) She rocks and is an AWESOME baker. I've been good and stayed out of it for now but look out tomorrow when I get home

Posted by: Stacey

Enjoy your treat & Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Thanks Stace

Today's my cheat day and I'm enjoying

No workout today either but holy cow it's supposed to be 40 tomorrow so I'm planning an outside run after church

I am finding out that my body is out of whack from the depo shot (stopping them actually) but it's been comforting to find out that others have felt similar things. Thank goodness I live alone (poor doggie though) lol

Happy Saturday!

Posted by: katie64

Hey honey

Kudos to you babe for your awesome w8 loss, WOW, that's excellent

Can your doggie spend the night with a friend til you feel better

Can't help ya out with the depo, was always "au naturelle" but "this too shall pass", as they say

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Thanks Katie

I promise that poor Abby has not been harmed

She's just a doll and I'd be lonely without her!

Today's not off to the best start:

Meals:
1: 2 slices leftover pizza (small saus and veggie pie), 1oz peppermint brick

Truly do not have others planned yet but will be making food for the week.

Workout
I'm going to the gym after church since Mom is not joining me for morning service. I'm going to ride the bike and then maybe do a 2 mile run. I MUST MUST MUST increase mileage. I keep saying but only doing a half witted effort. The outside run intended for today will not happen. It's very windy and the thought of windburn is not appealing.

Off to shower.

Edit:

Workout: 2 mile run, 35min bike

Meals:
2: 1/2c oats , 1/8c pecans, 1 egg
3: tortilla chips w/ cheese and salsa, peppermint bark-couple pieces, fudge, cheese popcorn, lucky charms, probably something else I missed.

I have no idea what happened here but I binged. Not done this in forever. I need to rethink something. Thought I had it all together for change but NOPE!

I'm so mad at myself but need to just get over it and move on!

Posted by: Jenny

Hey Hammer

It sounds like you had a nice cheat day yesterday

Now what's the left over pizza about

It's okay though, just make sure the other meals will be better

I hope you'll have a good workout after church

I'm teaching a 60 min spinning class tonight and I plan on kicking some butt

Posted by: Hammerlynn

01/12/04

Edit for yesterday. I suck

Meals:
1: 1 can albacore, 2T lt. mayo, 1 apple
2: reg turkey guac sand at Quiznos, 1 oz chocolate

I know I will not eat enough today. I had nothing this morning and my first meal was about 1145am. Bad I know. I will plan for tomorrow better.

Workout:
40 min run (3.7 miles completed) felt awesome!

Posted by: david

Quote:

Originally posted by Hammerlynn
Thanks Katie

I promise that poor Abby has not been harmed

She's just a doll and I'd be lonely without her!

Today's not off to the best start:

Meals:
1: 2 slices leftover pizza (small saus and veggie pie), 1oz peppermint brick

Hi Hammer!

Just doing some catching up with Journals. Let's see, I agree with the last statement. "Moving on" is a great idea bc/ if I stayed mad evertime I messed up this last week, I would not even be alive. I would've died of "Purpleness"!

Wow!

That run, 2 miles in that weather of yours! I can barely go to my car the other day, let alone run it! Actually, at my nephew's BB game, I had to go start my mother's car per her order and it was approximately 75 yards.... I RAN so frickin' fast... trust me!

You're doing awesome, Heather!!!

Posted by: Jenny

Hey Heather!

Don't worry about yesterdays slips! It happens to all of us, you just need to get it out of your system and stop thinking about it!

You've accomplished sooo much, that's what you need to remember

And how you want to take it to another level!

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Thank you both so much

I truly do not know what triggered that but I've talked with some very close friends today and am not beating myself up over it now. My body is so out of whack due to hormonal stuff that it sucks. Sadly, I have no idea how long it will take to "fix" itself. That is NOT my excuse for yesterday but something that I have to deal with.

Something cute. My doggie (Abby) just jumped in my lap for a snuggle. She does not do that very often anymore. She's miss independent

I better head back to work (came home to eat!)

Posted by: Hammerlynn

P.S...I should add that I'm not insane enough to run outside right now

I'm so working that treadmill! We officially start training as a team on Feb 07 at which point I will be forced back outside! Doing a 10 mile run on the treadmill is NOT an option.

Posted by: Hammerlynn

01/13/04:

Meals:
1: 1/2c oats, 1/8c pecans, 1 egg, 1 white, 1c skim milk

Let's just say that I must go back to not keeping any junk in the house. I used to only get what I wanted for cheat day and either throw out leftovers or give them to my parents by Sunday morning. I've been bad about that over the holidays....I WILL be sending stuff over to them.

Workout:
35 min power walk @ 3 incline and 25 min on the bike

Posted by: Hammerlynn

EDIT: I have cleaned the leftover junk (aka Christmas goodies)out of my cabinets. It's in a trash bag in the shed

No more B.S.

Oh and a few from the running team are "making" me get back outside tomorrow. ACK! It's supposed to snow.

Posted by: atherjen

smart move for junking the junk hun! you can do it!
Best of luck!
running in the snow

not something I would be doing. lol

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Quote:

Originally posted by atherjen
running in the snow

not something I would be doing. lol

Me either

I'd much rather not but they will not take no for an answer. They agreed to only 3 miles. It'll be my fastest time ever I bet

And thanks for the encouragement

Posted by: Hammerlynn

01/14/04:

Not feeling well today. Was nauseated all morning and was finally just able to eat.

Workout will not happen today. Will do a longer run tomorrow to make up for it.

Posted by: naturaltan

Quote:

Originally posted by Hammerlynn
EDIT: I have cleaned the leftover junk (aka Christmas goodies)out of my cabinets. It's in a trash bag in the shed

No more B.S.

although you'll probably still have junk days, it might be a bit more discouraging if it's not right in the house. I find that if I have to go out in the cold to get it, I usually opt not to.

Posted by: atherjen

Quote:

Originally posted by Hammerlynn
01/14/04:

Not feeling well today. Was nauseated all morning and was finally just able to eat.

Workout will not happen today. Will do a longer run tomorrow to make up for it.

hope you get feeling better hun!

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Thanks girl! Whatever it was seems to have passed! I think it was a blessing in disguise because I would have been running outside in 35 MPH winds.....

My dog wont even go out to potty! lol

Hi NT! I normally do not keep that crap in the house but it was gifts from clients. It's now all gone..every last bit of crap in the trash.

Posted by: atherjen

Quote:

Originally posted by Hammerlynn
Thanks girl! Whatever it was seems to have passed! I think it was a blessing in disguise because I would have been running outside in 35 MPH winds.....

My dog wont even go out to potty! lol

those are some strong winds!! heck I think Id take them over this -30F weather though

hope you have a good day hun

Posted by: david

Quote:

Originally posted by Hammerlynn
Thanks girl! Whatever it was seems to have passed! I think it was a blessing in disguise because I would have been running outside in 35 MPH winds.....

My dog wont even go out to potty! lol

Hiya Hammer!

Tell you the truth, I wouldn't even have a heartbeat in that weather!

Otherwise!

I love your journal and I really am glad you're back!

Posted by: katie64

Good Morning Hammer

Still feeling better I hope

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Morning and happy Saturday

I join you from NW Indiana...home of the freezing rain

I REALLY wanted to run outside this weekend so fingers crossed for tomorrow. I've had a really bad week but I'm planning today for next week's meals. I've also decided to take no cheats for two weeks. That will jump start things again and clean out the crap from my system. It will also put me ready to start fresh with half marathon training.

More soon.....Abby is pacing so outside we go

Posted by: Hammerlynn

01/18/04:

It's Sunday, the COLTS are going to kick some bootay edit: they bit it!!! and we are having some rough lake effect snow! I'm starting a detox of sorts this week..nothing outrageous but it will involve no cheat day for two weeks. My hope with that is that I will be content with one cheat meal a week after that. It will be on days with long runs (which start on Feb 07.) Stocked the kitchen and cleaned out any remaining processed crap that remained.

Meals:
#1: 4oz lean beef, 1/2c black beans, 1/2c diced tomatos, 2oz mozz cheese
#2: string cheese (1), 1oz almonds
#3: same as one but added 2 c greens
#4: 1c Carb Countdown milk, 1T PB

Meals are way off today....did eat until 1pm today so there will only be two or three today.

No workout today.

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Okay..I tried the carb countdown milk. It reminds me of the powdered milk we drank as kids when we were out of "real" milk. Not bad and will work to satisfy milk cravings

Posted by: Hammerlynn

More friggin snow! It's pretty but I do not like having to be out in it!!!

01/19/04:

Meals
#1: 2 eggs, 1/2c mushrooms, 1c skim milk
#2: 1oz almonds
#3: chx caesar salad, 1 breadstick

#4: SF fudgesicle
#5: 4oz lean beef, 1/2c black beans, 1/2c tomato, 1oz mozz, 2T light sour cream, 2c greens
#6: 1/2c SF pudding

Probably no workout..maybe upper body at home. I have to clean house tonight...deep cleaning so that may be it!

Posted by: atherjen

Quote:

Originally posted by Hammerlynn
More friggin snow! It's pretty but I do not like having to be out in it!!!

tell me about it!!

its storming here since late last nite... arghh not looking forward to tramping through it this afternoon.

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Hi Jen

01/20/04

Meals
1: 2 slices WW bread, 1T RF PB, 1T SF jam, 1c skim
2: 2 SF wafers
3:

Bad stuff happened here!

4: beans & rice, 2T lt sour cream
5: same as 1 except w/ 2T RF PB

Workout: Never happened...out looking for a Gala outfit (work benefit this weekend)

Posted by: Hammerlynn

01/21/04:

I'm struggling, work is not ideal right now and I got bumped to the second page

I could really use someone that is willing to help me get my head surgically removed from my tail end. I need to get myself out of "diet" mode and stop obsessing about food.

But the good news..I got a really cute haircut (ala Alyssa Milano)

Meals
1: 2 slices high prot/WW bread, 1T PB, 1T SF jam, 1c milk
2: veggie wrap, 1c tomato tortellini soup, 3pc SF candy
3: 1/2c oats, 1/8c pecans, 1c milk

EDIT:

Treat: 2T cool whip (shared with doggie..really it was her treat but I got some)

I'm tired of my own bs, excuses and unmotivatedness (is that a word?) I am MAKING myself weigh in on Saturday morning. I am MAKING myself run outside next week and MAKING myself get over it

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Side bar: I've gotten so many compliments about my hair today that my head now officially does not fit through the door

Posted by: katie64

Hi honey, just bumping this up for ya, I want to hear about your marathon training, plus I just wanted to say hello

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Hey girl

We actually start training next weekend. Thank goodness! It's been 30 below windchill all week and the snow keeps coming in barrels! Who knew it could snow being that cold!

This past week was good. Back where I need to be with my nutrition and not being obsessive. Scale is again on a downward shift (2lbs this week.) Just read my last post..lmao at myself! I am over it though but still not outside running!

I must get ready for church! I love singing in church....with everyone else around me I sound good

Posted by: Jenny

Hey Hammer, good to have you back

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Training for the half marathon started this morning to the tune of 2 inches of snow! The buggers bet that I wouldn't come (I've nicely avoided running outside since November!) I promised that I'd brave the weather when the program started.

It was a nice and easy 4 mile run in 2 inches of snow and wind. Overall not bad though! I feel good but I am chilled to the bone (sitting in my fuzzy robe now) and am heading for a warm shower.

I will be enjoying some oatmeal pancakes very soon too

HAPPY SATURDAY!!

Posted by: david

Hey Heather!!!!

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Hey sweets!

I keep forgetting to pick up a new training log so I'm tracking here until I get one

Saturday:
4 mile run

Sunday:
Off

Today:
3 mile run
25 min bike

I'm sticking with the set training schedule and cross training with the bike to get ready for the Tri. I'll eventually head to the Y to start swimming too.

Nutrition has been in check (finally!)

Posted by: Hammerlynn

02/11/04:

Training: 3 mile run

*need new shoes bad! Feet were cramping and I blistered

Driving to south bend this weekend for some new ones! I have to make it another 8 miles with these before then.

Nutrition:

Yesterday was a rest day.

Posted by: Stacey

Heather you are doing great!!!!!
STAY WARM!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Hammerlynn

Thanks Stacey

It's hard running in the cold but I warm up quickly. It's the after part when it's hard to break the chill!

2 miles today
5 miles tomorrow

Rest saturday! (buying new shoes!)

Posted by: Hammerlynn

This weeks training schedule:

Monday: 3 mile run, 25 min bike (new shoes)
Tuesday: off
Wednesday: off (edit..I'm exhausted and my body is reminding me of this!)
Thursday: 3 mile run, 30 min bike
Friday: 6 mile run
Saturday: 2 mile run, cross training of some sort
Sunday: 3 mile run (easy)

That's it folks

as if that's not enough

Edited 02/19/04

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