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Fanatic #3965

posted: 9/4/2007 at 9:08 PM

Quote from charismama on 9/4/2007 at 8:54 PM:

wow! great thread! Kirsten I was stunned when I saw your before photos too. Amazing work. I am excited that running can do so much to help weight and even the amount of time that you can drop off of your pace. I was worried that I would always be a slow poke

Thanks! But I can't credit running with my weight loss at all. I haven't lost a single pound with running (even though it was my primary reason for starting).

I lost my weight by watching carbs (cutting out all white flour, white sugar, white rice, potatoes--high glycemic carbs...eating lots of veggies and low-glycemic fruits, instead) and calories very carefully. I had tried the low-fat thing for years but all I lost was sanity and will to live. By the end of the day the blood sugar fluctuations had me wanting to gnaw my arm off. The only reason I can eat "normal" levels of carbs now is because I am actually burning them off at a regular rate. I come from a family of people with blood sugar issues and was well on my way to type 2, myself, if I hadn't reined things in when I did. About a year ago a good friend of mine was diagnosed and seeing what she has to deal with makes me so thankful that I took control when I did.

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

Chenille

posted: 9/4/2007 at 9:50 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 9/4/2007 at 9:08 PM:

Thanks! But I can't credit running with my weight loss at all. I haven't lost a single pound with running (even though it was my primary reason for starting). I lost my weight by watching carbs (cutting out all white flour, white sugar, white rice, potatoes--high glycemic carbs...eating lots of veggies and low-glycemic fruits, instead) and calories very carefully. I had tried the low-fat thing for years but all I lost was sanity and will to live. By the end of the day the blood sugar fluctuations had me wanting to gnaw my arm off. The only reason I can eat "normal" levels of carbs now is because I am actually burning them off at a regular rate. I come from a family of people with blood sugar issues and was well on my way to type 2, myself, if I hadn't reined things in when I did. About a year ago a good friend of mine was diagnosed and seeing what she has to deal with makes me so thankful that I took control when I did.

ditto that - and worth repeating!

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away...(unkown)

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downshiftbarbie

posted: 9/4/2007 at 10:01 PM

Tricia. {picks jaw up off floor} Shocked

Damn, girl. I'm inspired.

Some runners drag a tire. I drag a Great Pyrenees.

Markfive

Me and my gang in Breck

posted: 9/5/2007 at 5:50 AM

Quote from trishierunner on 9/4/2007 at 5:18 PM:

Not that I don't majorly appreciate the compliments ( ), but I want to see some OTHER before and afters ... I know you guys have 'em! ... so lemme see 'em!

It's amazing how you can change your life never mind the way you look and feel. Great job Trishie!!!!! I have great pictures but I don't know how to post them. Mark

That which does not kill us makes us stronger. Neitzsche "Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go." "Dedication and commitment are what transfer dreams into reality."

modal

posted: 9/5/2007 at 8:33 AM
modified: 9/5/2007 at 6:32 PM

Are you sure that is the same lady? You look great in both pictures. Round 2 Edgy Somewhat Marbled (what modal likes Wink

) 2 Lean Okay, I will stop there Tongue

******************************************************* I attribute a majority of my weight loss (around 30 pounds) to my diet switch to beans, vegetables, and water. Cutting out soda alone from my consumption habits got me down 10 pounds. When I was in college, I always wanted to weight 220. Back in the early 00’s I got to 220, but I did not have the body composition I wanted… more fat then I liked. I started my undergraduate days in the 170's and wore 32" shorts/jeans that were loose. I stacked on the pounds working full time and going to graduate school. I will have to see what I can scrounge up for my round to semi edgy pictures. ******************************************************* June 2003 (~220lbs maybe more... photo taken of a photo)

Sept 30, 2006 (~180lbs, I weight more now)

Vim

Chenille

posted: 9/5/2007 at 6:52 PM

Nice job, Modal - congrats on your weight loss. BTW - you were looking a little green there for awhile - glad you're feeling better Big grin

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away...(unkown)

• Go With The Flow
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trishierunner

esq.

posted: 9/5/2007 at 10:17 PM

Wow, Modal --- what a change in your face! ... you look so much younger Shocked

2009: BQ?

Crabby

Dog-Love

posted: 9/6/2007 at 1:00 AM

Are those your hands on your shoulder Modal??? Because I LOVE the nail polish!

Run like you are on fire! 5K goal 24:00 or less (PR 24:34) 10K goal 50:00 or less (PR 52:45) HM goal 1:55:00 or less (PR 2:03:02) Marathon Goal...Less than my PR (PR 4:33:23)

Mississippi

posted: 9/6/2007 at 9:02 AM
modified: 9/6/2007 at 9:02 AM

Very nice! Such a difference. Smile

Congratulations!

modal

posted: 9/6/2007 at 11:27 AM

Quote from Crabby on 9/6/2007 at 1:00 AM:

Are those your hands on your shoulder Modal??? Because I LOVE the nail polish!

They are not my hands! The hand actually from a Marilyn Monroe impersonator who was working out at some women's exhibit at Dallas Fair Park.

Vim

Blogrunner

Come Run With Us!

posted: 9/8/2007 at 3:06 PM

Wow. You ARE a hottie! And to think all this time I was running that trail in Maryland last month....I should have been running towards your house!!! Smile...... oh yeah, that's right I forgot there was a boyfriend.... Anyway, all flirting aside,,,,,,GREAT WORK!!!! Big grin

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posted: 9/8/2007 at 3:07 PM

P.S. I love Stephen King too! lol!!!

Alex
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JustMarion

Me and my RP

posted: 9/9/2007 at 8:53 AM

Adding mine because I'm past my goal but trying for just a few more pounds.. Me at 231 lbs

Me at 128, trying to get a full length shot in my size 2s Smile

Great job on your weight loss!! You look fantastic! However, I thought you looked great before, too Smile

Marion
Shut it and Run

trishierunner

esq.

posted: 9/9/2007 at 8:59 AM

Wow Marion --- that' AMAZING!! Love the after picture ---- you are such a cutie!

2009: BQ?

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Fanatic #3965

posted: 9/9/2007 at 9:05 AM

Quote from JustMarion on 9/9/2007 at 8:53 AM:

Me at 128, trying to get a full length shot in my size 2s

Wow, girl, I'd be flaunting those 2s, too! How long did it take you to lose that weight and how did you do it? k

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

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