[CarrieC]

Hi Everyone!

I've been on my own altered version of the RD for 6 months now, and I have lost 40 lbs! I have dropped from 194 (the day after Thanksgiving) to 150! My goal is 135 - I'm almost there!!

In my old body, I absolutely hated running. Running after my kids, any type of sport - I detested it all. That's why my husband looked at me like I'd grown a third eye last week when I told him I wanted to go for a run! I went running and liked it! I went and got fitted for good running shoes, and now I'm ready.

Here's my delema - as soon as I started running, I plateaued at 150. I did a bit of research and it looks to me like I might need to be eating more calories for my muscles to fully recover and build after running. But I know that the RD incorporates lots of exercise, and people at the Rice House might exercise (including weight training) for over 2 hours per day! Surely a couple of miles isn't too much??

My first few days I was trying to find my running limits, so I ran 3 then 5 miles over 2 days. Now I'm settling into about 2 miles a day, at around a 10-12min/mile.

Are there any runners here who could give me advice? ATM, my assumption is that my body will just need some time to adjust to the new activity, and one it does my weight loss will continue. Anyone else have any other ideas or help for me??

Thanks!

[Leeney]

Carrie, you're doing great on the RD! I love that it's so flexible that we can make it our own. And congrats on adding exercise to your program. I'm not a runner, but I do exercise regularly, and I think you what you are doing is fine. We plateau for many different reasons and it may be that it's just coincidence that running and your plateau started at the same time. In any case, I think I'd just continue to do what you're doing and monitor the situation. The added exercise will only do you good, and your body will adjust over time. Good luck to you and let us know how you're doing.

[alank]

I used to hate running too, but now that I do it consistently, I find that it's great for not only my physical well being, but also my mental health. It keeps me energized and sharp while working. I recommend it to anyone.