Jax's Diary

[AmandaJayne]

Thanx for your support guys although this weeks WI didnt go to plan! Had a fab week dietwise stayed within points everyday (didnt eat any of my AP's) and managed to run 12 miles so was quite looking forward to WI this morning - gutted to find I had STS -

Aaarrgghhh! SO frustrating for you.

now I know muscle weighs more than fat but this is my third week and the reason i started this running mullarkey was to speed up my weight loss I even feel more bloated/fat and my clothes are tighter! Rosie, as our resident running guru, any advice as to how long this is likely to last??? The only other factor that may have influenced my WI results is the fact that Auntie Flo has decided not to pay a visit for the last few months - probably because I'm far too stressed and she kinda avoids me when this happens - isnt she considerate?!!!

Auntie Flo has a lot to answer for!

On a brighter note I got a heart rate monitor for mothers day OH picked up on the numerous hints (including emails with links from various outlets) - think his decision might have been aided by the fact that he wanted some proof that I was still alive and kicking as I've been keeping my head in the sand of late. Somewhat confused though as when I set it up my resting heart rate appears to be 55-57 bpm which for my age appears to be in the athletic range which can't be right and seems positively ludicrous cos I am nowhere near fit!

Maybe you are fitter than you think. Do you have a sports centre (Council-run) nearby with a gym, perhaps you could ask someone there to check whether your Monitor is accurate. You may be surprised.

Nothing planned for this week so will stick with diet and running and fingers crossed for next weeks WI.

Hope everyone had a good weekend and I hope all mummies out there had a lovely day and were spoilt rotten xxx

Yes, we were.

AJ

 

[blackwidow]

maybe you're like Rosie? she has a dead low heart rate too..

hope you're okay this week - thanks for the texts btw - i did get them but then my phone died on way home.. and this morning i thought it was probably too late and if i replied you'd wonder what i was on about lol

looking forward to this run btw.. can i power-walk it or not? I rang NHS helpline re: my feet and they said i could try building up my running very very slowly and see how that goes, but no doubt i would still suffer the pain as my feet don't support me properly with one being flat and the other one almost flat..

 

[Curlz]

Just popping in to say "hello" and well done on the STS and running.
xx

 

[Jax123]

Hi,

Dont think I had a chance to post in your diary before. I am sorry you had STS again. I can imagine how frustrating it must be! Sounds like you doing a lot of exercises and keeping withing your points so hopefully weight start dropping off soon. Good luck for coming week

Thanks Nuneczka, I sure hope it starts dropping off again soon!

hey Jax, well done on all your running - thats fantastic! glad you're okay - dont worry about your STS it will come off eventually, you've been doing a LOT of running so maybe your body is just taking time to adjust xxx

Thanks Rach

maybe you're like Rosie? she has a dead low heart rate too..
No, Rosie is just superfit as well as super skinny - the only thing that Rosie and I have in common is our ages ... oh and she's a great mum, etc etc LOL
hope you're okay this week - thanks for the texts btw - i did get them but then my phone died on way home.. and this morning i thought it was probably too late and if i replied you'd wonder what i was on about lol
You're more than welcome hun - i missed ya
looking forward to this run btw.. can i power-walk it or not? I rang NHS helpline re: my feet and they said i could try building up my running very very slowly and see how that goes, but no doubt i would still suffer the pain as my feet don't support me properly with one being flat and the other one almost flat..

Not sure on the power-walk will ask around - think the stewards go home after bout 4 hours - the other option is that we do 10k which is half the distance - either way we can chat bout it when yr down. If you're serious tho you'll need to get yourself a proper pair of running shoes and if you have probs wiv yr feet you'll be best getting them from a running shop where they get you on the treadmill and assess your running style as well as being able to point out the shoes wiv adequate support for your arches! xxx

Jax - I agree with Rach. I think it takes time for your body to adjust to a new exercise routine. They say it can take a couple of weeks for your metabolism to kick in. Keep going and it will soon break the barrier. I have a feeling the same will happen to me.

Just make sure you are eating and drinking enough. I think I need to watch these 2 points this week. I am making a concious effort to drink more and ensure I eat a little more.

Goodluck and well done.

So glad to hear your health scare is over too. How worrying. We have had a worrying few weeks health wise too and just waiitng for it ti be over.....

Here's to a good week for both of us! xxxooooxxx

Thanks Lea, will try and up the water further. Hope your health worries will be over soon too. Take care xxx

Hi Jax

Obviously I can't comment on the running except to say well done of ocurse. I'm sure that STS will soon turn into a loss just keep on going

M

Thanks M

Yes, we were.

AJ

Thanks AJ - so glad you were spoilt rotten too!

Just popping in to say "hello" and well done on the STS and running.
xx

Thanks Fuzzy, I really must get out, about and into some of you newbies diaries soon!

Had a reasonable monday considering its a work/school day and the girls were tired and whingy after a busy weekend. Managed another 3 miles running, definitely getting easier just need to move up a gear cos i cant run at snails pace forever LOL. Planning to run Weds and Fri too this week - fingers crossed.

 

[CCPM]

I've hauled you back off the depths of beyond again young lady so you can find yourself easier for your weekly update

Hope its all going Ok for you and the running is progressing well ready for the race.

take care

M

 

[lea8198]

Jax you deserve a good week this week! When do you WI again? Is it still Monday?

 

[blackwidow]

good luck for WI today! i am off to work though so will you text me and let me know how you do please? xxx

 

[Jax123]

I've hauled you back off the depths of beyond again young lady so you can find yourself easier for your weekly update

Hope its all going Ok for you and the running is progressing well ready for the race.

take care

M

Thanx M!!! Glad you're around to keep me on track. Big :copon: to self for letting myself slip. Been another manic week where I seem to have been here and there and no time for myself let alone minis! So you hauling me from the back of beyond is most grateful - hope you're well ... will pop in to yours shortly to check!

Jax you deserve a good week this week! When do you WI again? Is it still Monday?

Hi Lea, thanks - WI this morning and I seem to have dumped the plateaux I've been stuck on for the last month and had a nice loss this week - 3lbs Was beginning to worry so very much relieved.

good luck for WI today! i am off to work though so will you text me and let me know how you do please? xxx

Thanx hun - text on its way - hope you have a lovely day xxx

This week has been mad I dont think there has been a single day when I havent wondered whether I've been on my head or my ass - had a vague, dizzy feeling where I think if anything else happened/went wrong I'd flip. Roll on Easter Holidays!!! Still managed to stick to diet but oh boy only just and a nice 3lb loss as a reward which I am over the moon with considering I'd plateauxed for the past month. Only managed to run twice so far this week so hoping to get another 3 miles done this afternoon. Looking forward to the day when I'm brave enough to run in public in the fresh air instead of on treadmill hidden in the garage. Am sure that running in the fresh air will do more for blowing those cobwebs away and de-stressing which is something that I desperately need at the moment. Rach be warned for your trip down this weekend - I cant wait!

Hope everyone is okay and I'll be back later once I've fed the 5000 (OH invited his family for lunch and only told me late last night ) to check up on everyone elses diaries ... promise!

 

[smilerjen]

Well done angel! thats a brilliant result! just shows your hard work pays off in the end!

 

[omnomnom]

Wow you're doing amazingly! 61lb since October :O

 

[blackwidow]

so proud of you Jax you've done amazing.. won't recognise you when i come see you on friday!!

hope you cope okay with your 5000 today xxx

 

[Less Rotund One]

Firstly, a fantastic well done on your 3lbs loss this week - and then a massive SORRY for not posting on your diary since your question regarding running.

I think with all the new diaries, its easier for them to slip and I've not been coming on for long periods of time either - so excuses over....

Back to the running thing. Good work fella - you are doing more than me at the moment.

Very common to have the plateau when you start - and remember if you are hot and sweaty when you are doing it (which most of us are!~) then you should eat some of your APs as your body still might think you are trying to starve it.

The muscle/fat thing is not so much of an issue - as although muscle does weigh more than fat - it also burns calories quicker -even when at rest - so you should still see good losses while building and toning your muscles. Your shape will certainly be changing even if you don't see the pounds coming off as quickly as you would like.

Heart-rate: Mine is the same when resting. The key thing is your recovery heart rate. Fat burning rate for me is around 117bpm (some equation to do with age) so if you are looking for that - just make sure that your heart rate stays in that kind of range. Higher than that is still good for calorie shifting and getting cardio fit. Anyway, back to recovery heart rate. Get your heart rate up to around the 120 mark and then see how long it takes to come back to your resting heart rate. The quicker it is, the fitter you are.

Sorry for the long post - just felt I had to give you a full answer since its taken so long for me to do it.

Keep up the great work. xxxx

 

[ugg]

Thought I'd pop in and say congratulations on your weight loss. Great motivation for the rest of us :O)

 

[Jax123]

Wow you're doing amazingly! 61lb since October :O

Thanks Jess, I'm amazed that I've stuck with it myself - I just lurve weight watchers x

so proud of you Jax you've done amazing.. won't recognise you when i come see you on friday!!

hope you cope okay with your 5000 today xxx

Thanks Rach, the 5000 came and ate and I then left them to it and went out on treadmill for 3 miles - didnt go down to well but hey ho - he should of told me whenever he invited them instead of last thing last night! Then I could have down my run yesterday! Typical man LOL.

Firstly, a fantastic well done on your 3lbs loss this week - and then a massive SORRY for not posting on your diary since your question regarding running.

I think with all the new diaries, its easier for them to slip and I've not been coming on for long periods of time either - so excuses over....

Back to the running thing. Good work fella - you are doing more than me at the moment.

Very common to have the plateau when you start - and remember if you are hot and sweaty when you are doing it (which most of us are!~) then you should eat some of your APs as your body still might think you are trying to starve it.

The muscle/fat thing is not so much of an issue - as although muscle does weigh more than fat - it also burns calories quicker -even when at rest - so you should still see good losses while building and toning your muscles. Your shape will certainly be changing even if you don't see the pounds coming off as quickly as you would like.

Heart-rate: Mine is the same when resting. The key thing is your recovery heart rate. Fat burning rate for me is around 117bpm (some equation to do with age) so if you are looking for that - just make sure that your heart rate stays in that kind of range. Higher than that is still good for calorie shifting and getting cardio fit. Anyway, back to recovery heart rate. Get your heart rate up to around the 120 mark and then see how long it takes to come back to your resting heart rate. The quicker it is, the fitter you are.

Sorry for the long post - just felt I had to give you a full answer since its taken so long for me to do it.

Keep up the great work. xxxx

Thanks for the advice Rosie - very helpful! Dont worry bout delay in replying!!! I come on once or twice a week if I'm lucky now and even then only post on a dozen threads or so cos there are so many. BTW did get the polar HR monitor - love it! Hope you're having a fab holiday and lapping up the sun x

Thought I'd pop in and say congratulations on your weight loss. Great motivation for the rest of us :O)

Thanks Hayley, you're doing great on the wii fit yourself! x

 

[lea8198]

Jax you are amazing!!!! So proud of you. 61lbs is just fantastic! Well done

 

[JaxieD]

Hi Jax,

A massive well done on your weight loss so far - pretty impressive!

I have taken up road running myself in the past couple of months (well sort of running) and am quite enjoying it until recently. Am not what you would call a natural athlete but have noticed a steady improvement from a slow plod to a slightly quicker plod. I have been having real pains in my outer thighs though whilst running and yesterday i barely was able to finish the pain was quite severe - I am dreading that it is arthritis or anything similiar (am 40 and it runs in my family) as i think it's a fab way to get fit and healthy.

Am thinking of doing a half marathon later in the year but won't be able to do anything if this carries on

Keep up your good work

 

[mum_of_one]

Hi Jax,

Thought I would say hi. Sorry its been ages. I never get round to doing everyones it seems

X

 

[Jax123]

Jax you are amazing!!!! So proud of you. 61lbs is just fantastic! Well done

Thanks Lea but I couldnt have done it without all the support I get from you and everyone here on minis!

Hi Jax,

A massive well done on your weight loss so far - pretty impressive!

I have taken up road running myself in the past couple of months (well sort of running) and am quite enjoying it until recently. Am not what you would call a natural athlete but have noticed a steady improvement from a slow plod to a slightly quicker plod. I have been having real pains in my outer thighs though whilst running and yesterday i barely was able to finish the pain was quite severe - I am dreading that it is arthritis or anything similiar (am 40 and it runs in my family) as i think it's a fab way to get fit and healthy.

Am thinking of doing a half marathon later in the year but won't be able to do anything if this carries on

Keep up your good work

Thanks Jaxie, well done on your weight loss and running - its great when you feel like you're actually achieving something isnt it? Sorry but cant help with the thigh pain - maybe try the forum on runnersworld.

Hi Jax,

Thought I would say hi. Sorry its been ages. I never get round to doing everyones it seems

X

Hi Tracey, hope you're okay - I seem to have missed your diary of late too what busy lives we lead x

Not a good day today unfortunately. I had managed to run 3 miles on treadmill yesterday but was quite stressed when I ran and didnt take much notice of the signs my body was sending me as I just wanted to run. Result - a flare up of an old injury to my foot Couldnt move today, hobbling around like a geriatric old woman; kids at work found it very entertaining! Had the same problem just after having my twins and it took nearly a year for the symptoms to go so that I could walk/run properly Am hoping I've caught it early enough and have started the physio recommended treatment (ice-packs, shoe inserts and stretches) already so fingers crossed for me!

Hope everyone's doing okay x

 

[blackwidow]

aww no i hope your foot gets better soon! otherwise hope you're okay - really looking forward to friday and yes, chinese is fine! what're you having and are you accustomed to splitting portions to get some variety in or will you be sticking to whatever yours is.. (mine will be either mushroom chow mein / chicken chow mein / chicken and mushroom or chicken and cashew nuts so you're welcome to share if you like.. all lowish pointed! )

 

[Less Rotund One]

Hi Jax, just thought I would drop a post since Rach says you are fading away.

Getting into 16's now....photos, missus, that's an order! You must look amazingly different to January - you are doing so well.

I can't believe how much running you are doing - did you run before? You seem to have gotten up to pretty good distances already. I just find it boring after about 3miles :sigh:

Hope you enjoyed your weekend with Rach as much as she did. xx