tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207539151126529738.post4232086441836417475..comments2023-10-29T04:30:14.719-05:00Comments on Racing Home: My Ability to Defy the Laws of NatureBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02106358514022639535noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207539151126529738.post-27137024716180839262012-03-06T16:25:28.961-06:002012-03-06T16:25:28.961-06:00I know you are right (when needed, you can let you...I know you are right (when needed, you can let your wife know I said that). I sincerely believe that I am building muscle and even with the holiday weight gain my waistline has stayed the same or even shrank slightly. So all other indicators are showing signs of success.<br /><br />One possible problem may be my weigh in group. Every week I have to weigh in and report my findings. And depending on those results, I evalauate my success and/or failure. The scale is an easy estimator and useful, but maybe the regular reporting of its readings is damaging my psyche.<br /><br />Is getting fitter (more fit?) an appropriate goal? I am not sure how to measure it. I like the new workouts I have added and constantly think about adding/changing more. Really I just enjoy the challenges of new things/goals/races.<br /><br />I am not sure that is an answer.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02106358514022639535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207539151126529738.post-51154604360266962042012-03-06T16:14:58.368-06:002012-03-06T16:14:58.368-06:00What are you talking about? That picture is aweso...What are you talking about? That picture is awesome!<br /><br />I had considered the water weight thing, but the "reality" of the scale is overwhelming. It is the easiest source of confirmation and the greatest source of frustration. My habits are good, I simply want the scale to reflect the same.<br /><br />The fatigue thing is a concern at times, but (this may sound weird to others) I enjoy the workouts that I am doing. I have found a good mix of activities that are useful and entertaining. Currently, I don't want to give any of them up.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02106358514022639535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207539151126529738.post-78630421979865321412012-03-06T15:51:21.871-06:002012-03-06T15:51:21.871-06:00I'll keep saying it. Body weight should never ...I'll keep saying it. Body weight should never be your only measure of progress. If you're consistently lifting weights (or doing body weight exercises) you could be adding muscle. That's good weight. That's why the math of counting calories doesn't work. There are too many variables. Take multiple measurements (weight, body fat %, body size measurements, etc.) <br /><br />I encourage you to think bigger. You've got the hardest part figured out. You show up. You're committed. You do this and you will keep doing this. You're on the right path. Now: What are your real goals? Why are you doing this? Are you in the best possible shape for what it is you want to accomplish? Answer those questions and maybe the concerns about your weight go away (or are diminished.)<br /><br />Food for thought. Low calorie food, of course.JFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02925394206472218681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8207539151126529738.post-75816110465541501402012-03-06T15:47:17.745-06:002012-03-06T15:47:17.745-06:00First of all, that picture is really creeping me o...First of all, that picture is really creeping me out. <br /><br />Next - I totally feel your frustration. But before you completely freak out, you need to take a look at the big picture. If you really didn't consume 17,500 more calories, then the weight "gain" was probably just water weight. Hence the "loss" the next week. Worry more about your habits than that number on the scale. Easier said than done!<br />Also, pay attention to your fatigue. If you are struggling to stay at half the intensity you usually put forth, then you're probably overtraining and need to cut back, or you may need more calories.Mirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608603157407322123noreply@blogger.com