tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post124725107821112343..comments2023-04-05T02:31:44.650-07:00Comments on Faster Bunny Running Blog: I wish there was less focus on weight and more on healthMargot (fasterbunnyblog)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00877129847508475201noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-70101191385157449432011-08-09T14:27:14.939-07:002011-08-09T14:27:14.939-07:00i agree i know weight loss sells which is why they...i agree i know weight loss sells which is why they are pushing it, but it does get annoying with all the emails and what not about running to lose weight. What if i just want to runnnnn!ShortSkirtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12948334542948570750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-88278219131649096802011-08-01T09:24:42.155-07:002011-08-01T09:24:42.155-07:00Yes, thank you! I noticed this when I started subs...Yes, thank you! I noticed this when I started subscribing to running magazines - all the ones targeting women were all "lose weight, lose weight!" Am I totally happy with my weight and body? No. But like you say, I get enough reminders of that constantly, I'd like some inspiration that has to do with kicking my goals in the ass, and pushing myself to my own limits.<br /><br />You are totally, 100% right to call this out. Thanks!Shortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938913869932083096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-78542776751547323392011-07-31T22:46:51.900-07:002011-07-31T22:46:51.900-07:00totally agree! love this post.totally agree! love this post.j5292https://www.blogger.com/profile/09717934624443649295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-24394603640775685362011-07-31T08:51:14.439-07:002011-07-31T08:51:14.439-07:00I agree with you. In my fitness classes, I try to ...I agree with you. In my fitness classes, I try to focus on increases in strength rather than losses in weight, but it is hard to compete with all the media.<br /><br />What I love is when someone starts to run for weightloss, but stays with it because they discovered the joy of it.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902589811626771148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-46607062209668116982011-07-30T06:50:41.993-07:002011-07-30T06:50:41.993-07:00I've noticed that when I start focusing on my ...I've noticed that when I start focusing on my weight instead of a real running goal the joy of running gets sucked right out of me. So I've stopped reading most women's magazines--Shape, Self, Women's Health (which is published by Rodale, too, BTW). I like the suggestion above about Running Times, and I still like RW. But I'm with you on this one.Terzahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617301871875902162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-33220428008720388302011-07-30T05:14:05.373-07:002011-07-30T05:14:05.373-07:00I totally agree. While having X-amount of excess b...I totally agree. While having X-amount of excess body fat can be detrimental to your health (and sports performance), and yeah, it is cool to know that I have a pretty consistent calorie burn just doing what I like to do, that isn't why I run.<br /><br />I do run, however, because I enjoy it, and also because it gets me and keeps me healthy. My weight has fluctuated since I starting running, but I know my health has improved, and that is always the most important thing. :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790614672254668087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-73474450664078299102011-07-29T09:50:56.115-07:002011-07-29T09:50:56.115-07:00I stand beside you on this one. I could go on and ...I stand beside you on this one. I could go on and on and on... but I would sound like a loon and alienate people at the same time ;-) So we'll leave it at 'solidarity'. Remember... I also have really old running bras and run in 20-year old running pants ;-)XLMIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-83235893405008504082011-07-29T09:29:10.092-07:002011-07-29T09:29:10.092-07:00I completely agree with you! There is way to much...I completely agree with you! There is way to much pressure out there to be a certain weight and I hate it. I for one will never be bone thin and I am okay with that.Rachelle Wardlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924064419764851273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-71847877590295757592011-07-29T09:19:00.766-07:002011-07-29T09:19:00.766-07:00Agreed!
I literally CAN'T lose weight while I...Agreed!<br /><br />I literally CAN'T lose weight while I'm running. I limit calories, I am pretty careful in general. But the month I took off for an injury, I dropped 5 lbs FAST. Cute, right?<br /><br />I mean, I get that the majority of people in the US are overweight - truly I do. But seriously, why is it about looking pretty, and not about being healthy?! Bleh.giraffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06643989887305414709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-25428402457112713922011-07-29T09:03:42.028-07:002011-07-29T09:03:42.028-07:00I love love love love this post!
Girl I'm w...I love love love love this post! <br /><br />Girl I'm with you 100% I know my weight can fluctuate & I get a lil uneasy when my jeans are tight, but I also know myself, I know I'm running less & eating more (crap) than I should be. <br /><br />Ruuning to me is mind body & spirit. You get the physical attributes sure but you also burn a jillion calories & need to re-fuel properly, lettuce just isn't going to cut it! <br />:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-29761348074919473342011-07-29T06:28:02.463-07:002011-07-29T06:28:02.463-07:00I have the same complaints as you! I know they jus...I have the same complaints as you! I know they just need to sell their magazine (and weight loss sells!) but it's tough to be constantly bombarded with articles telling you to lose weight. That half marathon page is ridiculous--would any RACE 13.1 miles just to burn off the calories? Reall?Vanessa @ Gourmet Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927786555693446088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-8413287515246878492011-07-29T06:26:04.697-07:002011-07-29T06:26:04.697-07:00Amen, sista! Seriously. I've never been into...Amen, sista! Seriously. I've never been into running because of the caloric burn, although that is a nice benefit. I run because it makes me feel good! <br /><br />And on another note, I don't think I've ever done a race and not been passed by someone who, body-wise, didn't look like they were a "runner". I know that sounds judgmental, probably because it is, but it shows that strength might not always come in the form of Heidi Klum abs.Megan https://www.blogger.com/profile/02433882145530028479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-15335072978372042102011-07-29T06:24:17.265-07:002011-07-29T06:24:17.265-07:00I love this post - I actually wrote a grad school ...I love this post - I actually wrote a grad school paper on the multitude of magazines for women that shove weight loss and dieting and being thinner is the way to go messages in women's (yound and old) faces...I think we all get so used to seeing these messages (lose 10 lbs fast) that we start forgetting why we are really reading health magazines or running magazines - the improve lifestyles, speed, form...<br /><br />Great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628899868071320931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272628930275648239.post-68274717871292029272011-07-29T00:04:30.551-07:002011-07-29T00:04:30.551-07:00You've brought up many different points in thi...You've brought up many different points in this post so I'll only comment on a few. <br /><br />I think you are taking it all way too personally :D. RW is not telling YOU to lose 10lbs, I think they are saying that to the 2/3rds of Americans that are overweight or the average 3mi/3x per week runner, and you are not the average runner by any means.<br /><br />Also RW is in the end, no matter how much the editors love running, trying to make money selling magazines. A subscription costs $15/year so I'm guessing they make a lot of money from people picking it up single-issue style at the store. And I think a headline saying Run Your Fastest Yasoo 800 isn't going to sell a lot of mags to the masses.<br /><br />That's why I got you Running Times for your bday! I've only seen a few issues of that but I don't remember anything about weight loss.<br /><br />I'm confused a bit by your first bold statement at the end. I think that getting faster and stronger certainly could have something to do with having rock hard abs. A lot of runners take weight/core training seriously and it probably does make them faster/stronger.<br /><br />I think what's important is to be happy with your own body and your own style of exercise, whether that means doing yoga moves to blast belly fat or a kick-your-a** track workout.Christinanoreply@blogger.com