tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753579490537909929.post8735467250281296253..comments2024-02-12T02:15:45.111-08:00Comments on Attempts at Middle-Aged Fitness: Weight, Pace, Times, PlansMary Geehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194919804902809186noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753579490537909929.post-75161966009080595552007-07-14T23:30:00.000-07:002007-07-14T23:30:00.000-07:00Way to go on your run!!!!I am also in the same boa...Way to go on your run!!!!<BR/><BR/>I am also in the same boat. When I started this running journey almost seven months ago, I was barely squeezing myself into size 16s. This past week I bought myself a size 12 dress! It was probably the first time in at least five years I have been this small. I feel totally awesome, although I am aware I still have a belly from being pregnant and will never be a size 6.<BR/><BR/>And I agree, it shouldn't be about the numbers. Being fit and healthy is so much more important than being a certain size!!! You are doing great!!!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506473191113043504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753579490537909929.post-79533881980812292472007-07-11T19:55:00.000-07:002007-07-11T19:55:00.000-07:00Awesome Mary! The only thing that matters is the ...Awesome Mary! The only thing that matters is the way you feel!Jason The Running Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285357579620813454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753579490537909929.post-81376604656948780762007-07-11T05:11:00.000-07:002007-07-11T05:11:00.000-07:00Not only are you in top-notch physical health, I'd...Not only are you in top-notch physical health, I'd say your mental health is in pretty good shape, too! Thanks for such an uplifting message on a day when I'm heading in the other direction. I needed this.Debbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17727115174070254910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753579490537909929.post-47170428253840499472007-07-10T19:40:00.000-07:002007-07-10T19:40:00.000-07:00When I started running in July of last year, I max...When I started running in July of last year, I maxed out at 226. Today, I am fluctuating between 181 and 186. I do not diet. I use portion control. I eat 5 times a day, and I work out six days a week. I'm doing everything I feel I must, and I'm going to let my body do what it must. I'm happy with that.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for coming back by. I don't have everyone in my bloglines (I will add yours soon), and you kinda fell off my radar. Thanks for the gentle reminder!! Good for you for keeping your priorities as far as the tri goes! Keep running marathons, nice and slow, and your body will fall into line.Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753579490537909929.post-84438634766993205982007-07-10T17:04:00.000-07:002007-07-10T17:04:00.000-07:00it must be great to reach that level of enlightenm...it must be great to reach that level of enlightenment about yourself and your happiness. And, who cares what the scale says - you finished a half marathon and you keep on running, that is far better than a scale reading.wshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04030953897283161914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753579490537909929.post-41499483324242497782007-07-10T16:26:00.000-07:002007-07-10T16:26:00.000-07:00Good for you Mary Christine!!! Really, it isn't a...Good for you Mary Christine!!! Really, it isn't about the numbers as long as you're happy ;-) and you definitely sound happy!!! ;D you know it's funny that you bring this up because just the other day I was thinking to myself "I'm in better shape than I was when I was 17 and I'm a couple sizes bigger. But I feel so much better"Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148093449696230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753579490537909929.post-55125447314557367842007-07-10T09:55:00.000-07:002007-07-10T09:55:00.000-07:00Oh my goodness I could have written all of that ab...Oh my goodness I could have written all of that about weight...I started as a size 18!! I am down to some 14s some 12s now. I am happy with that for the most part but I want some more weight to come off to be able to run better! Keep up the good work!Mom tried decaf oncehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513420545790429608noreply@blogger.com