tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991930625265033740.post447401309182629402..comments2023-05-09T09:35:18.027-05:00Comments on The Amazing Shrinking Actor: Weigh in #18Chase McCurdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02616533189499339812noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991930625265033740.post-71421040819918076812010-06-04T02:15:46.600-05:002010-06-04T02:15:46.600-05:00Great job Chase! It's so wonderful to read yo...Great job Chase! It's so wonderful to read your blog and hear that you are doing so well. You really do have a lot of determination and strength. Keep it up!<br /><br />As far as tips I've used/heard:<br />1) with each meal drink a glass of water. It helps with making you feel full, getting your daily water intake in, and curbing your appetite so you don't overeat.<br />2) Instead of a grain for your pasta, try using zuchinni/squash/etc. I think you use a grater to make the squash look like pasta (noodles), but without all the carbs. or you could mix some veggie pasta in with whole grain pasta.<br />3) Make sure that you are eating enough and that your body isn't going into starvation mode so your metabolism doesn't go to a screeching halt. From what you post, I get the impression that you are mindful of the amount of calories you need to be taking in, but I guess a reminder doesn't hurt.<br /><br />Keep up the great work! You are the man! :)<br /><br />Sara JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991930625265033740.post-83805811545164978602010-05-31T12:10:37.816-05:002010-05-31T12:10:37.816-05:00I just went on a kayak trip yesterday. It was rea...I just went on a kayak trip yesterday. It was really fun and I bet I burned a lot of calories. Can you find something unique to do that is exercise? Something fun and different? I know time and money are always factors, but a new activity will use different muscles and it's fun.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218522899376081830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991930625265033740.post-35095084784022316222010-05-30T17:56:40.334-05:002010-05-30T17:56:40.334-05:00Remember, muscle weighs more than fat and there is...Remember, muscle weighs more than fat and there is always that cotton pickin' plateau. So happy you have that gig and the positive effect of taking part in your dream will all work out. Lots of fiber always helps. P & I are now eating whole wheat pasta the few times a month we have it. Vinegar and lemon juice are great, too, according to my doctor, and they do help with the urge to snack on sweet things. LYMTA, M&PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991930625265033740.post-24417606048883749352010-05-29T16:18:43.292-05:002010-05-29T16:18:43.292-05:00Your progress has been amazing. I buy the theory t...Your progress has been amazing. I buy the theory that the the added stage combat slowed down the weight loss. The good thing is it probably increased the fat loss. Keep up the good work.Mike Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15842586526151980268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991930625265033740.post-88077952799095307742010-05-29T15:17:29.511-05:002010-05-29T15:17:29.511-05:00I know that it can be frustrating when the numbers...I know that it can be frustrating when the numbers don't do what you want them to, when you want them to. But I believe it is incredibly important to keep your focus on the process, and trust that the desired results will come. You're putting your body through some radical changes, and asking it to adjust to habits that (so far as I know) are completely outside of it's experience. You've made amazing progress, and should be proud of what you've accomplished and excited for what's yet to come, but some times its good to let the numbers be what they are and embrace the experience. <br /><br />Since you've asked what we have done for our health this last week, and since I'm excited about my training, I'll go into that a little bit. This past Wednesday, May 26, was day one of my four month training program for my next marathon. On September 26, I will run the Berlin Marathon. Berlin is said to have the fastest course in the world, and its where I will try to qualify for Boston. 3:10 is the goal, which breaks down to about 7:15 per mile for 26.2 miles. That's quite a bit faster than my previous best of 3:41, and I'm looking forward to the challenge. In order to get stronger and faster, I'm making adjustments to my workout routine, and my diet. Meats (other than seafood), beer, sweets, and even cheese are going to may a few rare appearances in my body over the next two months, and after that they'll be completely outlawed until the race. And my workouts are going to become more well rounded. In addition to lots of running, I'll do more lifting and I'm going to do a lot of swimming too. Anyway, I won't bore you with the entire plan, but I am excited about it. <br /><br />Keep up the great work. And keep writing about it. And because I love a great quote, I'll finish with one that I've applied to distance running and training, and that I believe can apply to any long and difficult journey.<br /><br />-Chris Coons<br /><br /><br />"Beyond the very extreme of fatigue and distress, we may find amounts of ease and power we never dreamed ourselves to own; sources of strength never taxed at all because we never push through the obstruction." - William JamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991930625265033740.post-74238102486400239272010-05-29T14:37:11.278-05:002010-05-29T14:37:11.278-05:00When I really don't want to do push ups, I alw...When I really don't want to do push ups, I always challenge someone to a push-up contest. (Usually C.K.) Even though I know he'll always win, it gets me to do them. Have you tried getting another person involved??<br /><br />Your blog is really inspiring! :)Tiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385312719634052973noreply@blogger.com