Welcome to Run Eat Repeat. I am Monica and I am using running and healthy eating to lose weight and stop dieting! Subscribe to my RSS feed or Email Me for healthy tips.
Weight Loss
I started this blog over 4 years ago as a way to document my eats, running and weight loss. I have improved my eating and running – but for some reason neglected making any real effort to lose weight (too bad complaining about yourself doesn’t burn calories)!
I went through a cycle of binging and restricting in college and finally feel ready to lose weight in a healthy way. You can read about that journey here.
I never had an eating disorder, but for years I would eat very little during the day then come home and binge because I was starving. I am in a much better, more educated place now and finally aim for long term, slow, successful weight loss.
2012 Goal: Get to goal weight – 145 pounds
Last year I started doing really well and lost 5 pounds SLOWLY, but easily. I didn’t count calories, I didn’t exercise more, I didn’t try to curb snacking… you get it. But, I did completely enjoy life and food . However, I gained it all back after marathon training and the holidays 
So, I’m starting from scratch this year with my goal and plan.
Weight loss plan:
Aim for 1,800 calories a day – TRACK for 12 weeks
Weigh in once a week
Get enough sleep (I eat when tired)
2012 Weigh Ins
Date Weight Change Total To Goal
1/20/2012 157.2
1/27/2012 157.2 0 0 12.2
2/3/2012 155.6 – 1.6 -1.6 10.6
2/10/2012 155.8 +.2 -1.4 10.8
5/4/2012 Haven’t been updating because the scale is going up. At this point I think it’s partially because of my recent thyroid issues. I’m working with my doctor to figure out what medications I need to fix this. I have an appt with a specialist in June. Until then I am focusing on less snacking and no night time eating.
2011 Weigh ins…
After eating intuitively for about a year I have decided to get serious with weight loss. This new journey is just beginning as of Jan 2011 (the blog has been around since Feb 08, but mostly to document running and eating).
Day 1: Weight: 155.8
*Can I add that I took these pictures after my crazy stomach bug, all day flight from FL to CA and on 3 hours of sleep. I am a brave little bear.
Update: Jan. 21, 2011
Weight: 155.6 (-.2)
This week I admitted that I haven’t been following BFL. However, I have been slowly adding in more protein and swapping out my nightly ice cream for protein shakes with a little cereal on top.
I haven’t lost weight since my first weigh-in about 3 weeks ago, but I feel like my small changes are helping me avoid overeating and nighttime snacking. I’m going to build on this and commit to eating clean Monday through Friday the next 2 weeks. Then, I’ll weigh in again 
Update 2/28/11
I just got the BodyBugg last week (it’s a calorie tracker). After wearing it for a week and realizing how many calories I’m burning on Run Rays and Rest Days, I have now realize aiming for 2000 calories a day is a good amount for weight loss. On longer run days I will up it accordingly.
I am going to try and count calories for a week so I have an idea of my meals. But since I mainly eat the same things I think I can go off that guide after a week or two. I do not want to count calories for any kind of extended period.
March 18, 2011
Weigh in: 155.8 (+.2)
I’m pretty positive that .2 increase is water weight, so I’m not concerned.
I haven’t been counting calories though. Busted.
However, I’ve been doing great with Intuitive Eating and feel really good about it. I think I’m officially “all in” with I.E. and I’m going to stick with it for now. Even though I am trying to lose weight, I’m okay if it’s at a stand still because of I.E. for a time.
Update April 1, 2011:
Weight 155.0
Notes/thoughts: I feel like I’ve been eating intuitively and feel better. I’m not losing weight fast, but that’s not the goal so I’m okay with it. I’ve read many different accounts that you gain weight, then stabilize, then finally lose weight with intuitive eating. I’ve definitely stabilized, so hopefully I’ll start to lose more consistently soon.
Ben and I made a pact that if I don’t snack at night for 5 weeks we’ll get Disney passes. I’ve been wanting these since we moved back to SoCal, so it was totally my idea and I’m excited. A little extra motivation never hurt 
(If I’m hungry I’ll still eat a healthier snack of course.)
Update: April 12, 2011
Weight: 156.5
I am very frustrated. I’ve been working very hard on less night time eating. By my prediction I thought that was saving me a few hundred calories every day, but I am still not losing weight. I don’t know why the scale is not going down?!?! Ugh. It’s really messing with my motivation and attitude
I need to take a step back and look at my eating a bit and see where I’m going wrong. I want to continue with Intuitive Eating, but I think I am still eating too much for my body’s physical needs.
Update April 22, 2011
Weight – 155.0
I thought this was going to be up since I just came back from Las Vegas. I actually feel a lot better and think my weight is on it’s way down from how my clothes are fitting
I’m exactly 10 pounds from goal – let’s see how long it takes me to get there!
Update: April 30, 2011
Weight – 154.2
The scale hasn’t budged under 155 since I started trying to lose in January! (It was over 155 all last year, but that’s because I wasn’t trying to lose.)
I really needed this to help motivate me and feel a lot better about continuing to make an effort to lose.
Update: May 12, 2011
Weight : 152.8
Finally. My weight has not budged in months. I don’t think I’m making a big effort on it, but the small changes are slowly making a difference. I definitely don’t want to do anything drastic because I want it to be long term.
Update: May 18, 2011
I’m going to start making a weekly plan for weight loss. Here is my plan for this week.
Running Workouts:
- Monday – Run 6 miles and abs
- Tuesday – Body Blast or TKB depending on what time I have to work
- Wednesday – Body Blast or 3 with Speed
- Thursday – Run 8 miles and abs
- Friday – Rest / Arrive in Baltimore early morning!
- Saturday – 8 mile run in Baltimore
- Sunday – Rest
Update: May 22, 2011
Sunday Set Up Plan for the Week
Exercise:
-
Sunday: easy 4 miler
-
Monday: 8 miles
-
Tuesday: KB or Body Blast & abs
-
Wednesday: 6 miles with 3 at tempo pace
-
Thursday: Body Blast or KB
-
Friday: 6 miles or gym (depends on when I’m working)
-
Saturday: group run/walk
Eating: Plan dinners and snacks for the week. No snacking in kitchen outside of meals. Tracks eats (got a book from work that I’ll be asking clients to use and want to try it before I’m recommending it).
Update: May 27, 2011
Weight 152.6
I gain and lose a ton of water weight all the time, but weighed myself Wednesday and again today so I think this is for real The scale is going down very slowly, but I’d rather this than make drastic changes and binge.
June 24, 2011
Weight 152.8
I consider this a good weigh in, even though it’s technically up .2 ounces. I was traveling in the beginning of the month (and ate a ton) and ate out 4 times this week alone! The fact that I didn’t gain 10 pounds is a miracle.
July 28, 2011
Weight 151.2
I don’t know if this is legit (my weight fluctuates like crazy with water) but I’ll take it! I’m going to track calories for the next 21 days to get an idea of what I’m eating. Right now I have no idea how many calories I’m eating in a day. Tragic. I know.
August 5, 2011
Weight 151.6
Up .2 ounces, but I’m just glad the last decrease wasn’t just water. I didn’t track this week, which was a major fail In my sad defense it has been crazy busy and I’m barely keeping my adult responsibilities in order. I’m marking 21 days in my book and making sure to at least track that many so from there I can “eyeball it”. I pretty much eat the same thing every day so just knowing my usual meals will help me stay under 2000 calories a day
To keep me accountable let me say it again – I’m tracking from today until the 25th.
Sept 30, 2011
Weight 152.4
I have been doing okay with eating and exercise – enough to maintain, but not lose. I’m a week away from my marathon and realized a month ago that this is NOT a time for losing. I haven’t gained any weight this marathon training cycle – so I guess I should at least be happy about that!
I did measurements at the gym last week and need to check and see if they’ve changed at all. The last 10 pounds are the hardest and I haven’t been really working on it, just kinda hoping they’ll go away. Apparently it doesn’t work like that. Let me sleep on it and decide what I want to do next.
{ 38 comments… read them below or add one }
I really like your writeing style. How can i join your newsletter ?
A really informative article. To me working towards weight loss should be a way of life rather than being a burden. I recently started a site regarding weight loss, I wish to quote a few lines from this article (I will give this source link, and credit to this site). Again..
Thanks in Advance
Ajithkumar
I recently lost over 60lbs and went from size 42 waist to a 34. Exercise was a huge factor, but I would have to say what we eat and when is a more crucial factor. I try to eat 5-6 smaller protein-rich meals with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, I eat my biggest meal of the day in the morning and taper off with subsequent ones throughout the day. This helps get the metabolism going and keeps the appetite under control. Obese people often eat less than I do, except they skip breakfast, chug sugary sodas all day, snack on greasy carb-laden junk food and then gorge before dinner and up until bedtime. By doing that, you are essentially telling your body to store fats and metabolize foods at a slower rate.
Great post! Keep on publishing articles like this one
Hej! I was just surfing for fun and then I found your web site. Interesting article. It sounds interesting. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I will thank the person who told me to visit your blog. Lawrence
Do you earn decent money from this blog or are you doing it just for fun?
You look great in your wedding dress.
How tall are you? I’m 5’5 and I want to be 140 pounds. The lowest I’ve ever gotten was 143 and then I unfortunately gained 15 pounds. But I am back on track and finally seeing progress!
Monica. cool to read about your new commitment to your weight loss goal! One thing on WW (which you know has helped me lose 72lbs so far)… is to take a look at the “filling foods” list. These are (healthy) items including lots of Vegetables which have very little point values. I’m sure that your creativity around food prepatation will come in to play with how you create yummy and delicious and nutritious and low-point meals!!
I recently lost over 60lbs and went from size 42 waist to a 34. Exercise was a huge factor, but I would have to say what we eat and when is a more crucial factor. I try to eat 5-6 smaller protein-rich meals with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, I eat my biggest meal of the day in the morning and taper off with subsequent ones throughout the day. This helps get the metabolism going and keeps the appetite under control. Obese people often eat less than I do, except they skip breakfast, chug sugary sodas all day, snack on greasy carb-laden junk food and then gorge before dinner and up until bedtime. By doing that, you are essentially telling your body to store fats and metabolize foods at a slower rate.
+1
Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your site and wanted to saythat I’ve really liked browsing your posts. Anyway I’ll be subscribing to your blog and I hope you write again soon! Here is my blog about F1 Race.
I recently lost over 60lbs and went from size 42 waist to a 34. Exercise was a huge factor, but I would have to say what we eat and when is a more crucial factor. I try to eat 5-6 smaller protein-rich meals with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, I eat my biggest meal of the day in the morning and taper off with subsequent ones throughout the day. This helps get the metabolism going and keeps the appetite under control. Obese people often eat less than I do, except they skip breakfast, chug sugary sodas all day, snack on greasy carb-laden junk food and then gorge before dinner and up until bedtime. By doing that, you are essentially telling your body to store fats and metabolize foods at a slower rate.
monica, I AM SO GLAD to hear your story and to know that i am not the only person in the world that runs a lot but also is chubby
and i, too am on the journey to lose ~10 lbs or so.
Just wanted to tell you… I appreciate your take on weight loss. You seem to be pretty balanced and sensible!
I love seeing all your yummy eats and your positive attitude! If you get a chance, roll over and see my blog… I’m a new person to the foodie world… Maybe you could give me some pointers! fitnessfreakforChrist.wordpress.com
You look wonderful! I got the Intuitive Eating book because of your web and I am enjoying the freedom of eating. However, I have 65 pounds that I need to lose. To this point I have not seen great results. It is about health and I am for sure excited about that. My question is, how did you stop eating when you were full? How did you control your eating when you were not hungry? Did you drink tea or anything? I am a stay at home mom so I do not have a ton to distract me. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for sharing your journey. I’ve been struggling to get below 160 for longer than I care to remember. I am very good at maintaining the 15 lbs I lost, not so much at losing the rest. 160 is not my final goal but I have been as close as a pound away from it over the last year and would be overly happy to see a 159 on the scale. I’m working on the intuituve eating myself.
I just wanted to add a few words since I’m going through the same process right now at about the same weight. I’ve found that by not going just by the numbers really does wonders for your idea of weight loss. On days when I know I’m not bloated, I can tell the difference from where I was a few months ago. Inches, photos, the fit of your pants/clothes, all of these can be a secondary way to check weight loss.
I don’t know about you, but I am having a difficult time getting out of the 150′s. I’m hovering right at 151 for the longest time. I know there is a skinny girl inside, I just need to get her out! How’s your weight loss doing?
Weight Loss | Run Eat Repeat is an excellent post. I am going to take more time researching this issue.
Like your post. Keep it going !!!
Just desired to comment and say which i genuinely like your weblog structure plus the way in which you make too. Its pretty refreshing to see a blogger like you.. keep it up…
Tired of the same ole weight loss lies. “Lose 30 pounds in 2 weeks? Really? Let’s be honest any product that makes these promises is just too good to be true. But if your looking for a doctor recommended natural weight loss product then African Mango Plus is the right path. Click my link to learn how you can receive your free bottle offer.
Hi Monica! I’m a big fan! I have been reading your blog for some time now! I’ve just started my own blog to help me keep on track for my weight loss journey. Just wanted to stop by and say that you look awesome and I;m looking forward to future posts!
Will you continue to update this page?
Thank you for sharing your results. It is very motivating. I am trying to lose the weight as well, and sometimes difficult to stick to the plan. But seeing you, everything is posssible:))
Can’t wait to hear about your thyroid “adventures” since I know many can relate, myself included. You are looking great!
What are your latest stats for 2013? You look really healthy and even more fit than in the past! Keep up the good work and the good blog. I am a sucker for your food pictures, I must admit!! Very fun and motivating!
I’m a huge fan and your posts have helped to inspire me to lose weight. I also eat very little during the day thinking this was helping me with weight loss.
However, I would binge in the evening and wondered why I put on weight. I now eat small portions 3 to 4 times a day and this enabled me to lose 30 pounds so far.
monica.. i’ve commented on your post a few times, but i wanted to say thank you for making me feel not crazy. i’ve been dieting for years where i restrict my eating (usually low carb) for months and then binge on those ‘off limit’ items way too much for too long. i’m a volume eater and drinker like you, as well.
do you have any tips for someone who may not be a runner like yourself? did you always love running? i know you said you started out walking, but when you started running, was it something you had to force yourself at first, or did it come natural?
in the last few weeks i’ve read almost your entire blog.. i love everything about it! thanks!
I bet you look more fabulous now. How’s the maintenance? I like how people like you are motivated to be something better. I have to agree with Ajithkumar, weight loss is not a burden, it is more of a challenge, motivation and inspiration for some people, right? Anyway, keep it up! Thanks for sharing this article, I hope and look forward for more articles from you.
I love your blog and how you manage to lose weight in a fun or positive way. I think it is important that your goal is not only to have a great looking body instead, you are working hard because you want to be healthy as well.
Ah Man, If I could lose a pound for every time I really wanted to lose weight I think I would have disappeared by now. Thank you for sharing your journey because believe me, it makes a difference for someone who is on the fence about doing what they know they should do. Sometimes all it takes is a little motivation for someone who is actually doing it.
Thanks,
Good day! This is kind of off topic but I need some
help from an established blog. Is it tough to set up your
own blog? I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty fast. I’m
thinking about setting up my own but I’m not sure where to begin. Do you have any points or suggestions? Thank you
I love what you guys are up too. Such clever work and reporting!
Keep up the good works guys I’ve included you guys to our blogroll.
Congrats on the progress there ! You’re achievement is so amzing!
Hi there,
Just discovered your blog for the first time today. What a great compilation of work you have here! Great post!
Good post. I learn something totally new and challenging on websites I stumbleupon everyday.
It will always be helpful to read articles from other authors and use
something from their sites.
It is perfect time to make a few plans for the future and it’s time to be happy. I’ve learn this publish and if I may I want to recommend you some interesting issues or suggestions.
Perhaps you could write next articles referring to this article.
I desire to learn more issues approximately it!
Too bad you stopped posting, i was really rooting for you!