Re: Jogging vs. walking

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really? wow...little did i know that anorexics

Yep, I spotted that too.

"new runner" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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i was also fat and started exercising a year ago.
i have not even looked at the scale during that time.
i measure my progress by the fit of my clothes, the way that i feel
and what i see in the mirror.

Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-DF

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From: "Doug Freese" [email hidden]

"new runner" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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i was also fat and started exercising a year ago.
i have not even looked at the scale during that time.
i measure my progress by the fit of my clothes, the way that i feel
and what i see in the mirror.

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Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

_______________

Exacty?....is this rec.running or alt.oprah?

Sseadoubleyou said:

I hope your not calling me anorexic? I'm not just forget I came here for
assistance,

As has been pointed out before, both politely and not so politely, the
perceived "problem" you want us to solve (weight gain due to running) is not
the problem, your obsession with the scales is. Since we are not members of
the American Psychiatric Association, we don't know whether or not you really
have an eating disorder. However, you demonstrate a similar mindset (in
particular, the focus on the scales/weight as an end in itself and not a means
to an end). This is not unusual (especially for someone who's just lost
weight), hopefully it will become less of an issue with time.

In the interim, I'd advise you to be aware of the problem, and make a
*conscious* effort to avoid obsessing about numbers on the scales and adopt a
healthy lifestyle.

Cheers,
--
Donovan Rebbechi
http://pegasus.rutgers.edu/~elflord/

<< By the way while looking up race walking times I noticed that guy that
came to walk while we ran was in the top 10 for the US. I knew he was
good but not aware that good. 😉

-Doug >>

How so?
Levy me a Lyon, ladle swiftly
Me a Alexandrian Quartet ~ Bring Alex
Too! Et al. Advertising’s Icon ~
O ~
Graphic, imagistic
School! Tres kewl ~
Unspool The Universal Narrative,
Let’s dive in the Poole
De Knowledge.
O know!
My notes, my
Cliff ~ Still
Hanging...

~ i !

My river below, if I fall
I must ford, or I may drown...

Prayer.
Mama, please don’t let
Me fail. That, a long way
Down…

And what if I’m not found?
Or what if I’m found floating, belly up
Drifted off to Long Island Sound?
If not, for celebration, if I survive
Alive, may we convene at Driftwood Restaurant
To dine? Horseradish Salad appetizer,
Lobsters from Maine? Desert, chocolate
Mousse?

Answer.
Puppy, you’ll be fine. Just do
What I say, all I’ve told you, too!
You, my dearest, know your faster
Way ~ Just stay fairly well on task, master
Your sailing craft…And look, listen, & learn
The uncommon wisdom of your goose,
Holly, your flight companion.
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<< As has been pointed out before, both politely and not so politely, the
perceived "problem" you want us to solve (weight gain due to running) is not
the problem, your obsession with the scales is.>>

The Scales of Justice.
As well, the scales of, the balance,
Harmony of my soul, my psyche. Lust is
Not love, though yes, overlap by chance
Or happiness, they may. Scales, two bowls
Hung unilatterally atop an apex
Triangular mount ~ Sextant, or extant twos
Marching in harmony, aboard the arc ~
Don't you know? Marriage, 2x2.

<< Since we are not members of
the American Psychiatric Association>>

Care to bank that wager?
Muscial chairs, DonVon! Save your
Protest! Like, I know, okay? Cure.

<< we don't know whether or not you really
have an eating disorder. However, you demonstrate a similar mindset (in
particular, the focus on the scales/weight as an end in itself and not a means
to an end).>>

Both ends and means, a common language,
Or see: Ms.
Adrienne Rich. An end, why, yes, of course,
I must learn to ride my horse,
Not my hearse, and ride with style,
Or a mother says ~ Smile
And harmonize.

<< This is not unusual (especially for someone who's just lost
weight), hopefully it will become less of an issue with time. >>

Time? My time's
Running out...Jest I not, rhyme
I may, and do, but alas, my fine,
My library book's dew. A mountain
I have climbed, in my life time,
But these past months, amost a year,
So far fallen. To pick myself up, hear
Again my calling, gather my wits ~ All that shoutin',
Pulling me down. No, I cannot bear
More pain. Perhaps as Mr.
Rick Bragg claims, "It's all over
But the Shoutin'." Me, I will garble with Listerine,
Brush my teeth with baking soda, cancel
My order for Chinese late-night supper
And sleep my nights away by the fountain,
The Trevii ~ Yes, I'll go get lost
In Rome. Die, I will
Among the ruins. No lie. The Colleseuim,
Or Manhattan Place, both I see now
From my glass desk, from my River's
Gate view. My room,
For now.

<In the interim, I'd advise you to be aware of the problem, and make a
*conscious* effort to avoid obsessing about numbers on the scales and adopt a
healthy lifestyle.>>

I try. I do.
My rent's due. Gotta go.

<<Cheers,
Donovan Rebbechi >>

No, DonVon, that's not you!
I know you. No,
Your voice, impersonted now.
Swear I, believe me. Your voice I know ~
Maestro.
PS. Nice or Monaco might be nice, too,
If Rome's no good. I'll think twice
Before I go. I'll let you know
Nowadays. Dazed, or crazed or salad
Daze? Mama! Balsamic and olive oil
Among those trees. A recollection I
Recall. Or wait, was that my first
Ressurection? And now my second
Coming? Whatever. Better
Get gone now. Your loving Letter ~
Snow, aka, me, Va, Cleis.
Peace!

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<< Answer.
Puppy, you’ll be fine. Just do
What I say, all I’ve told you, too!
You, my dearest, know your faster
Way ~ Just stay fairly well on task, master
Your sailing craft…And look, listen, & learn
The uncommon wisdom of your goose,
Holly, your flight companion. >>

Folly,
You said?!

~ i !
~ looking down ~
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Me,
I've a goose
Named Folly.
Holler
If you see her,
O, yes, I do need
Her
Wisdom.

~ waves ~

[Hey!]
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<< Coming? Whatever. Better
Get gone now. Your loving Letter ~
Snow, aka, me, Va, Cleis.
Peace! >>

....or Pax,
Or Border's book tax.
No matter, just fax
Your answer to me back.
Meanwhile, I'll be over roaming the stacks
At the library, reading Dr.
Ollie Sacks stuff on silent voices,
Divine choices, learning more how to help
The deaf, the learning or the visually impaired.
Because, like get my drift?!
That's MY
PERSONAL CAUSE. Or see
The NYU Child Study Center, the best
Of the best for helping kids. No kidding ~
Trust me, like, okay?
Cause me, I have AD[Hi!]D.
Tactile sensitivity, too. So know!
Got that?

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"Lanceandrew" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

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From: "Doug Freese" [email hidden]

"new runner" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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i was also fat and started exercising a year ago.
i have not even looked at the scale during that time.
i measure my progress by the fit of my clothes, the way that i feel
and what i see in the mirror.

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Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

_______________

Exacty?....is this rec.running or alt.oprah?

It's rec.running, Lance.

Care to guess what the "rec" stands for? Here's a hint: it's not
"Really Elite Competitors". This means that anyone who takes
up the sport and wants to talk about any aspect of it is very
much on topic here. Weight loss is a very common reason why
people begin running.

To make sophmoric comments about "rec.oprah" when a poster
is talking about weight loss and life improvements via running is
in poor taste. You were doing better when you were talking
about flat marathons having unfair advantages.

cheers,
--
David (in Hamilton, ON)
www.allfalldown.org
www.absolutelyaccurate.com

A canadian wrote:>To make sophmoric comments about "rec.oprah" when a poster

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is talking about weight loss and life improvements via running is
in poor taste.

A shinook writing about poor taste? LOLOLOLOL

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Weight loss is a very common reason why
people begin running.

I also think for very serious running comptetitors who pursue faster times,
weigyt and or wieght loss is also a common consideration. In fact I almost
see weight and weight loss an an intregal part of almost everyone's running
program. Be it competitive or recreational.

david, i am flattered that you are fascinated w/me. you're pretty easy to peg
pal. too bad you've not quite able to discern when i'm just toying w/you and
the ng and when i'm not. DF or donnie might give you tips though....

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david, i am flattered that you are fascinated w/me. you're pretty easy to
peg
pal. too bad you've not quite able to discern when i'm just toying w/you and
the ng and when i'm not. DF or donnie might give you tips though....

Yes, I noticed their peculiar fascination with you too.

"Ramone Cila" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

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"SwStudio" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

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Weight loss is a very common reason why
people begin running.

I also think for very serious running comptetitors who pursue faster
times,
weigyt and or wieght loss is also a common consideration. In fact I almost
see weight and weight loss an an intregal part of almost everyone's
running
program. Be it competitive or recreational.

.... and to take it even further, sometimes it's the other way around.
I often have problems remaining *above* my 'danger zone' in weight
(about 130lbs) when training heavily. Experience tells me that when
I dip below this weight my training suffers or I get sick.

Still - even knowing this, it's hard for me to keep weight on when
running even just 50+ miles a week. At 70+ miles I feel like I am
always preparing or eating food. It's got to be a serious issue for
many, if not most elites, and people trying to be.

cheers,
--
David (in Hamilton, ON)
www.allfalldown.org
www.absolutelyaccurate.com