tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163111978650340462.post2953286045001320175..comments2023-10-28T05:56:11.044-05:00Comments on FatManRunning - Couch to 5k (and beyond!): Into the new weekFatManRunninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08560610681483078527noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163111978650340462.post-23489996013811720752009-12-16T14:23:59.106-06:002009-12-16T14:23:59.106-06:00I think simplifying things is key to making a hous...I think simplifying things is key to making a house run efficiently. In your case this is especially true. 12 people living in a medium-sized house means that your family has about 3 times the amount of dirt and mess to deal with and no more time in the day than anyone else.<br />Some people have the luxury of "just dealing" for a little while until the kids are all grown enough to help out. In your family, every time someone gets old enough to start pulling a little weight, a new baby has been added to the mix. That's about 16 years of babies if my math is correct :-) You have an extra challenge of having 2 little ones right now who need lots of attention. I watched them today. I had them for a little over 3 hours and I wasn't able to get any of my normal housework done because G gets in to everything and E would climb on top of the table every time I turned my back! It's not an easy job and I don't envy it.The fact that Mrs. F. is able to do laundry and get everyone fed while basically watching twin toddlers (not literally, but that's what it's like)is no small feat.<br />So, I'm all for taking a hard look at everything (activities, your schooling, toys, games, clothes pets-- yes, I said pets) and saying "Does item give enough enjoyment/payout to compensate for the mess/stress/work/extra financial burden that it brings?"<br />You'll likely find that so much of that stuff is not necessary. Is it getting in the way of good, strong relationships with family? Ditch it! (easier said than done, I know).Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666146566253325603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163111978650340462.post-59506577429535395702009-12-16T08:54:34.759-06:002009-12-16T08:54:34.759-06:00You have to remember that you have quite a load on...You have to remember that you have quite a load on your plate that many others would not be able to handle. You have a HUGE family, you are in school, and are trying to make a major life shift with your health. Any one of those would put a lot of folks over the edge. A lot of the battle is understanding what makes you tick, and taking it a step at a time--like you said, keep putting one foot in front of the other...JenLohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12335549553791444287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163111978650340462.post-8157584828814256642009-12-16T01:04:13.546-06:002009-12-16T01:04:13.546-06:00Well, then, the one habit I need to break most is ...Well, then, the one habit I need to break most is grabbing all the sweets and food I can find when I'm feeling down. Stress sucks, but eating when stressed sucks more.FatManRunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08560610681483078527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163111978650340462.post-70096116815551214512009-12-15T21:41:22.510-06:002009-12-15T21:41:22.510-06:00I was talking with someone once and the "Eat ...I was talking with someone once and the "Eat less, move more." slogan got mentioned, and the person I was with said "....and focus on the 'Move more' part." For me at least, if someone held a gun to my head and said prioritize those two things, I'd have to pick "Move more.". As long as I exercise, if I don't go crazy with food, things generally fall into place. In fact, this is one of the reasons I thought it cool you were pursuing the 1 Hour Runner program. I most definitely found there was something magical about that 1 hour point. The pounds seem to shed much more quickly when I could do that once per week. Another possible item to keep things simplified: Pick 1 (and only 1) eating habit you'd like to break - and stop that one. Don't worry about the other x you might also want to break - just focus on that one. Get your body used to that - then go to #2.......<br /><br />Good luck......and keep it up!<br /><br />JimHaselsmasher (Jim Haselmaier)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04513736357621175344noreply@blogger.com