tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post7870439460112606963..comments2024-03-27T18:25:13.690-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Reader Questions & Answers #14Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-38249705467614234252012-05-30T15:15:29.000-04:002012-05-30T15:15:29.000-04:00Agree! Would love to hear her experiences as well!...Agree! Would love to hear her experiences as well! She looks awesome and seems like such a good friend.Shannonhttp://www.mustlovebabies.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-44076614920545575132012-05-30T12:06:42.548-04:002012-05-30T12:06:42.548-04:00I have noticed that I have become more addicted to...I have noticed that I have become more addicted to counting calories on sparkpeople(absolutely love this website)!! I try to be as accurate as possible and I see more results by counting my calories. <br />I, too, think of food constantly. I jokinly ask a question to a co-worker saying, "Is it normal to think of food all day?" I didn't know that others struggle with this as well.Samhttp://my.sparkpeople.com/SNL008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-37336640256505037412012-05-30T10:28:17.802-04:002012-05-30T10:28:17.802-04:00I love what you say about food...it makes me feel ...I love what you say about food...it makes me feel less crazy that I still obsess about it too! <br /><br />As for my hubby working out- he use to run but injured his ankle in the marines. Now he's slowly recovering and playing softball. We also just started doing turbofire together a few weeks ago!! :)Marissa Whttp://www.liasophia.com/shoptodaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-39806944405475565882012-05-30T09:54:03.803-04:002012-05-30T09:54:03.803-04:00Does your friend Jessica have a blog? I'd lov...Does your friend Jessica have a blog? I'd love to read about her weight loss journey if she does. Can you share the link? Thanks.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02952717321718119160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-2065412151990016102012-05-29T19:42:35.348-04:002012-05-29T19:42:35.348-04:00My husband rarely used to work out and he was alwa...My husband rarely used to work out and he was always in better shape than I was. I constantly work out just to maintain everything. However, age is the great equalizer. Now he has to work out and is struggling to establish a routine. Exercies has been a part of my life schedule for a long time so I feel a little smug. He just joined a gym, something that I have been wanting to do (together) Tina S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04867993962328043326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-26854523292184028082012-05-29T17:02:38.213-04:002012-05-29T17:02:38.213-04:00Dave used to go to the gym with me..before Noah ca...Dave used to go to the gym with me..before Noah came a long. It was nice and I kinda miss that. But I am def ok going at it alone :)Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089744836066377107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-64743076744443770192012-05-29T15:29:29.719-04:002012-05-29T15:29:29.719-04:00Hubby & I exercise separately. My husband is ...Hubby & I exercise separately. My husband is very fit and has been very committed to his exercise regimen for many years and goes to a gym near his workplace. Even on weekends the poor guy doesn't get a break, especially in the warm months and he works hard doing yard chores, and at times home repairs & maintenance.LoveAnAnimalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-33891779948579453212012-05-29T07:56:38.394-04:002012-05-29T07:56:38.394-04:00OMG! Great question about thinking about food. I...OMG! Great question about thinking about food. I do ALL the time. I got obsessed with points when I did WW. I would think "how many pts is this?" "If I eat this how many pts do I have left?" "How many pts do I need for dinner?" "When can I eat next?" I finally stopped because I felt like I couldn't handle the mental aspect. I still struggle Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149563376697532247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-17540948072105379722012-05-28T21:51:55.065-04:002012-05-28T21:51:55.065-04:00You got me thinking Katie. I am obsessing over foo...You got me thinking Katie. I am obsessing over food less. <br /><br />I think it is because I am eating what I want - just reasonable portions. It is when I try to squelch my cravings that I get obsessive. If I feel like a food is off limits, and I eat some, I usually binge since I have that "last supper" feeling. <br /><br />It also helps that I am extremely busy all the time. I don&#michellechristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04670547149556018446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-79309326310221076472012-05-28T21:19:26.073-04:002012-05-28T21:19:26.073-04:00My husband does not run with me. He has trouble wi...My husband does not run with me. He has trouble with his arches. Before I started running, he was the runner. He got really annoyed when he started having this arch problem and he's tried shoes, inserts, everything. He does prefer weights and riding the recumbent bike. We used to workout together sometimes (I'd be on the treadmill, he'd be on the bike). However we workout so Carrie @ Season It Already!http://www.seasonitalready.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-24531769313608606652012-05-28T17:59:11.555-04:002012-05-28T17:59:11.555-04:00Hahahahaha I love his #3 reason!
I also have the ...Hahahahaha I love his #3 reason!<br /><br />I also have the food obsession. I hate it.I would love to just not think about food every second of every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-56786397305691955282012-05-28T17:18:09.001-04:002012-05-28T17:18:09.001-04:00Just yesterday I was wondering what Jerry did for ...Just yesterday I was wondering what Jerry did for exercise and if he ever went running with you. I was thinking I needed to send it to you for a Sunday FAQ. How crazy is that?!? :)<br /><br />Hope you're having a great Memorial Day!Living After 30http://www.livingafter30.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-59007220551148915282012-05-28T13:25:29.566-04:002012-05-28T13:25:29.566-04:00Loved the questions and answers this week (every w...Loved the questions and answers this week (every week). I obsese and weigh everything too. Food is also contantly on my mind when trying to lose weight, I feel my day is consummed with thoughts of eating and exercising. My husband does not exercise with me although this morning he went on a 2mile walk with me. He needs to lose weight and I want him to be healthy. If he was to start eating Overhauling-Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798621241441167543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-48481769486057765972012-05-28T12:36:58.516-04:002012-05-28T12:36:58.516-04:00I feel like I'm always thinking about food in ...I feel like I'm always thinking about food in the sense of "Well, if I eat this now I can't eat that later" which is good - because I'm trying to train myself to make a lifestyle change, but I'm still not at a point where it doesn't feel like I'm sacrificing things.<br /><br />And my spouse doesn't exercise. He claims he hates it and would rather do yard worksamuraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10830092259655372043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-30379278685326414342012-05-28T09:46:22.486-04:002012-05-28T09:46:22.486-04:00I hate that I'm constantly thinking about food...I hate that I'm constantly thinking about food too. I have the same problem with associating places with different food items. I feel like I can't go to certain places because I'll be tempted to eat something.Bailey @ Onederland or Bust!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16837787759951587229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-46933503313079852072012-05-28T09:34:19.603-04:002012-05-28T09:34:19.603-04:00I have to think about food just as much now as I d...I have to think about food just as much now as I did when I wasn't trying to lose weight.<br /><br />Charlie will run with me if I sign him up for a 5k, but he hasn't been consistent with it compared to when I started running. We did take up tennis again last year and that's A LOT of fun! We laugh hysterically at each other and then we get super competitive and want to kick each otherFrickin' Fabulous at 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14853674225662132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-86194845475643068782012-05-28T08:48:56.701-04:002012-05-28T08:48:56.701-04:00My husband is my rock when it comes to running. I&...My husband is my rock when it comes to running. I'm on week 6 of couch to 5k, and he is with me pushing the 2 kids in the jogging stroller. He is in the army and has to run for work (plus he just enjoys it) so he is far more fit than me and keeps me motivated.Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-52196333324874121362012-05-28T08:37:54.073-04:002012-05-28T08:37:54.073-04:00My hubby works out on his own so far and we take t...My hubby works out on his own so far and we take turns watching our 3 boys while the other is working out. We will have to start working out together soon as we are going to run a half marathon together in November. Sad thing is my run pace is his jog pace - so it will be interesting to see how we train together.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01547508321622498739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-24154631206056422042012-05-28T07:47:47.971-04:002012-05-28T07:47:47.971-04:00Katie, my husband and I are right in the middle of...Katie, my husband and I are right in the middle of a weight loss journey. I have lost 88 pounds and he has lost 93, but we both have more to lose (70ish for me, 100 for him). I started my journey in November, and after my husband started seeing my results, he joined me in January. We joined a gym (Louisville Athletic Club) together and if it wasn't for him, I don't think I would have madeMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15286832048011554557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-55285273320241803842012-05-28T06:14:16.206-04:002012-05-28T06:14:16.206-04:00I look forward to the day when food is not on my m...I look forward to the day when food is not on my mind from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep. I can manage to block out many mnay other thoughts that are not good for me but when food is concerned, it's impossible.<br /><br />My husband actually started running with me wehn I first started. He did this despite being a heavy smoker and despite having a painful foot problem causeLindachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17307042289297886569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-71042768025814583172012-05-28T03:58:57.295-04:002012-05-28T03:58:57.295-04:00My boyfriend Dan exercises with me. I'm so th...My boyfriend Dan exercises with me. I'm so thankful for him! There are days I truly have no desire to eat well or exercise, and he can motivate me to get me out the door. We are currently training for a half marathon, and when we finished our 10 mile run last week the first thing we said to each other after was, "I could NOT have done that with you!" It's not so much about Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462666903719026552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-24424489879788090452012-05-28T00:42:19.388-04:002012-05-28T00:42:19.388-04:00even *thougheven *thoughmysticgypsy128https://www.blogger.com/profile/15537221302014097226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-36030751000836605542012-05-28T00:41:55.855-04:002012-05-28T00:41:55.855-04:00I have the same problem with thinking about food. ...I have the same problem with thinking about food. It sucks. As soon as I finish eating breakfast, even thought I'm full, I think about what I'm going to have for lunch, and how many calories it will be, and whether I should have a snack and a smaller lunch or just wait and have a normal sized lunch, etc. I get so upset with myself, but being a housewife and all, there's not a whole mysticgypsy128https://www.blogger.com/profile/15537221302014097226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-22487639897504110722012-05-28T00:18:13.971-04:002012-05-28T00:18:13.971-04:00I sure wish I could go a day without thinking abou...I sure wish I could go a day without thinking about food, too! I would love to not have my life seem like it completely revolves around food... Ha! ;)Liznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-57548428742742208002012-05-27T23:20:38.952-04:002012-05-27T23:20:38.952-04:00Hubby and I both run some, but rarely together. W...Hubby and I both run some, but rarely together. We have a 6 year old and no family nearby, so unless she's with a friend or something, we can't run together. Plus, his stride length/pace are SOO much faster than mine, it's just not to run together, i REALLY wish it was. We have a family membership to the YMCA though and will sometimes do exercise classes together there since they ikylilcrafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00880895833823827526noreply@blogger.com