Comments on: The danger of being comfortable http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/ One day at a time. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:48:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jelani Khalfani http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8599 Jelani Khalfani Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:17:50 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8599 Hi there Andrew Just had to comment on this post because it's so true what you say regarding getting comfortable. When we are exercising at peak levels and using sooo much energy and burning so much calories we can eat whatever we want and not worry about weight but we have to constantly remind ourselves that it's not just about 'weight' but mostly about Health. I've had the same issues, being a martial artist and weight lifter and when I'm sparing a lot, running, lifting.. I can eat anything and not worry about the weight and I tend to get comfortable but as you say therein lies the danger. Thanks for the great post. .-= Jelani Khalfani´s last blog ..<a href="http://jfatloss4idiots.com/the-best-weight-loss-workout/">The Best Weight Loss Workout!</a> =-. Hi there Andrew
Just had to comment on this post because it’s so true what you say regarding getting comfortable. When we are exercising at peak levels and using sooo much energy and burning so much calories we can eat whatever we want and not worry about weight but we have to constantly remind ourselves that it’s not just about ‘weight’ but mostly about Health. I’ve had the same issues, being a martial artist and weight lifter and when I’m sparing a lot, running, lifting.. I can eat anything and not worry about the weight and I tend to get comfortable but as you say therein lies the danger. Thanks for the great post.
.-= Jelani Khalfani´s last blog ..The Best Weight Loss Workout! =-.

]]> By: Paul http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8463 Paul Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:36:18 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8463 Thanks for the comment, Andrew. I like that you have recognized the danger at the "top" of the cycle, as it were, and that you're fighting to stave off apathy. I'm sure you will succeed where I had failed. You've shown remarkable "stick with it'ness." .-= Paul´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HeyWeightASec/~3/DIKH3gfdLUM/two-sides-of-same-coin.html">Two Sides of the Same Coin</a> =-. Thanks for the comment, Andrew.

I like that you have recognized the danger at the “top” of the cycle, as it were, and that you’re fighting to stave off apathy.

I’m sure you will succeed where I had failed. You’ve shown remarkable “stick with it’ness.”
.-= Paul´s last blog ..Two Sides of the Same Coin =-.

]]> By: Felipe Aschmann http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8362 Felipe Aschmann Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:16:19 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8362 This has really got me thinking. Thanks for that. I am really looking forward to revisiting this site :) This has really got me thinking. Thanks for that. I am really looking forward to revisiting this site :)

]]> By: Jeremy Logsdon http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8340 Jeremy Logsdon Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:00:25 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8340 I also am impressed with your cell phone's panoramic picture. :) I've never made it to maintenance, but I would say if you stay diligent with weighing yourself, you'll be okay. I've heard some people say they give themselves a certain window. So long as they are in that window, they don't worry about it, but if they go even a pound over, then they cut calories, exercise more, whatever, until they are back in their window. .-= Jeremy Logsdon´s last blog ..<a href="http://stellarpath.net/2010/03/17/forgiveness/">Forgiveness</a> =-. I also am impressed with your cell phone’s panoramic picture. :)

I’ve never made it to maintenance, but I would say if you stay diligent with weighing yourself, you’ll be okay. I’ve heard some people say they give themselves a certain window. So long as they are in that window, they don’t worry about it, but if they go even a pound over, then they cut calories, exercise more, whatever, until they are back in their window.
.-= Jeremy Logsdon´s last blog ..Forgiveness =-.

]]> By: fit36.com http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8339 fit36.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:55:30 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8339 Hmmm... You inspired me. I have an iPhone, so I looked and (not surprisingly) "there's an app for that" (panoramic shots). I'll have to check it out. .-= fit36.com´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.fit36.com/archives/learning-to-run-insights-from-an-expert/">Learning to Run: Insights from an Expert</a> =-. Hmmm… You inspired me. I have an iPhone, so I looked and (not surprisingly) “there’s an app for that” (panoramic shots). I’ll have to check it out.
.-= fit36.com´s last blog ..Learning to Run: Insights from an Expert =-.

]]> By: josie http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8338 josie Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:45:33 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8338 Well, now *I* want a Sony Ericsson k850i!!! I don't know how I will keep myself in check when I get to the point you're at. At least you recognize where you're at and what you're doing and trying to plan accordingly. Good luck, Andrew. .-= josie´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.35andshrinking.com/2010/03/18/day-1-on-weight-watchers-a-new-definition-of-sore/">Day 1 on Weight Watchers & a new definition of sore</a> =-. Well, now *I* want a Sony Ericsson k850i!!!

I don’t know how I will keep myself in check when I get to the point you’re at. At least you recognize where you’re at and what you’re doing and trying to plan accordingly. Good luck, Andrew.
.-= josie´s last blog ..Day 1 on Weight Watchers & a new definition of sore =-.

]]> By: ben http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8337 ben Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:37:57 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8337 Going back to foodlogging always humbles me! It keeps me in check so well! .-= ben´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PriorityFitness/~3/gjtmADx_144/p90x-its-no-jokeseriously-its-really.html">P90X- It's No Joke...Seriously, It's Really Hard</a> =-. Going back to foodlogging always humbles me! It keeps me in check so well!
.-= ben´s last blog ..P90X- It’s No Joke…Seriously, It’s Really Hard =-.

]]> By: Jay http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8334 Jay Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:47:32 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8334 It's called maintaining your weight. :) And you can do it and even grow more muscle while pretty much eating what you want and exercising like you're doing. You shouldn't gain weight as long as you continue to exercise. Once you stop though... you're screwed. :p Nice picture. :) .-= Jay´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.jayloss.com/15-pounds-of-fat-loss-and-4-pounds-muscle-gain-in-5-weeks/">15 Pounds of Fat Loss and 4 Pounds of Muscle Gain in 5 Weeks!!</a> =-. It’s called maintaining your weight. :)

And you can do it and even grow more muscle while pretty much eating what you want and exercising like you’re doing.

You shouldn’t gain weight as long as you continue to exercise. Once you stop though… you’re screwed. :p

Nice picture. :)
.-= Jay´s last blog ..15 Pounds of Fat Loss and 4 Pounds of Muscle Gain in 5 Weeks!! =-.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8333 Lauren Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:08:31 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8333 That's awesome that you can do that! I love working out in the cold. I have a hard time working out when it's hot, as it sometimes is in the gym I go to because of the heating situation in the building. .-= Lauren´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.lesslauren.com/2010/03/school-lunch-project/">When did This Happen? The School Lunch Project</a> =-. That’s awesome that you can do that! I love working out in the cold. I have a hard time working out when it’s hot, as it sometimes is in the gym I go to because of the heating situation in the building.
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..When did This Happen? The School Lunch Project =-.

]]> By: Jess http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8332 Jess Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:21:06 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8332 If I was a successful maintainer, I would share my secrets with you, but alas, I haven't gotten to that point. But one of my biggest weaknesses was getting too comfortable which led to being bored. I got bored of the routines. But I've found a new love in running. I think a good thing to overcome the "comfort" zone is to maybe work on your run times. I mean, you've completed that marathon, but you can go faster. There are those crazy ultra marathons too. If there's always something you're training for, something you haven't attained, you'll keep your edge. I'm hoping to not find myself in that familiar comfort zone again. That "happy" place is the end of all things good. .-= Jess´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/halfofjess/~3/7qV0nHLBg78/2010-tourney-reward-1">Reward #1: Race for the Pedicure</a> =-. If I was a successful maintainer, I would share my secrets with you, but alas, I haven’t gotten to that point. But one of my biggest weaknesses was getting too comfortable which led to being bored. I got bored of the routines. But I’ve found a new love in running. I think a good thing to overcome the “comfort” zone is to maybe work on your run times. I mean, you’ve completed that marathon, but you can go faster. There are those crazy ultra marathons too. If there’s always something you’re training for, something you haven’t attained, you’ll keep your edge.

I’m hoping to not find myself in that familiar comfort zone again. That “happy” place is the end of all things good.
.-= Jess´s last blog ..Reward #1: Race for the Pedicure =-.

]]> By: Diane Fit to the Finish http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8330 Diane Fit to the Finish Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:32:51 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8330 I think that once I reached goal it was all about maintaining the weight loss at first. But over time I worked, and continue to work, at eating cleaner and more healthier. You are doing great and just being aware of what you are doing is half the battle! .-= Diane Fit to the Finish´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.fittothefinish.com/blog/2010/03/thoughts-on-airplane-seating/">Thoughts on Airplane Seating</a> =-. I think that once I reached goal it was all about maintaining the weight loss at first. But over time I worked, and continue to work, at eating cleaner and more healthier. You are doing great and just being aware of what you are doing is half the battle!
.-= Diane Fit to the Finish´s last blog ..Thoughts on Airplane Seating =-.

]]> By: Greg http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8327 Greg Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:19:03 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8327 It has gotten pretty cold here too for the past couple of mornings, just as I started running in the mornings. But I'm enjoying it so I think I'll stick with it. Unlike you, I'm still not comfortable with where I'm at and I know I have another 25 lbs (11 kg) to go. This certainly keeps me motivated. Maybe set the bar higher and work towards that if that is really where you want to be. .-= Greg´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.gregstransformation.com/resting-heart-rate-revisited/">Resting Heart Rate Revisited</a> =-. It has gotten pretty cold here too for the past couple of mornings, just as I started running in the mornings. But I’m enjoying it so I think I’ll stick with it.

Unlike you, I’m still not comfortable with where I’m at and I know I have another 25 lbs (11 kg) to go. This certainly keeps me motivated. Maybe set the bar higher and work towards that if that is really where you want to be.
.-= Greg´s last blog ..Resting Heart Rate Revisited =-.

]]> By: Vava http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8325 Vava Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:23:03 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8325 And, I forgot to add that it still seems strange that as you start to drift towards Winter we, up here in Canada, are cheerily welcoming Spring and Summer! Fall and Spring are both great running seasons, so enjoy the cool weather. And, I forgot to add that it still seems strange that as you start to drift towards Winter we, up here in Canada, are cheerily welcoming Spring and Summer! Fall and Spring are both great running seasons, so enjoy the cool weather.

]]> By: Vava http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8324 Vava Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:19:20 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8324 Wish I could be of help with your question, but for me (at least until I hit 30) my problem was the opposite - I had trouble keeping weight on. How I dealt with that was simply to not think about food and just eat whatever, whenever. Of course, I was always very active throughout my teens and twenties. Then I hit 30, my ankle gave out, and I gained a bunch of weight while losing a tonne of strength. The problem there was despite gaining about 30lbs my frame hid it so well that I never actually perceived any problem (I am pretty tall and don't seem to gain weight in any one spot, but rather all over so it kind of evens out). Now, my challenge is to eat healthy. That's the tough part, and having running goals has definitely helped to keep me on the straight and narrow, with the occasional transgression. Perhaps your running, and having specific goals, will also assist you in your weight maintenance goals? Here's hoping! And, of course, best of luck as you continue to run well. Wish I could be of help with your question, but for me (at least until I hit 30) my problem was the opposite – I had trouble keeping weight on. How I dealt with that was simply to not think about food and just eat whatever, whenever. Of course, I was always very active throughout my teens and twenties. Then I hit 30, my ankle gave out, and I gained a bunch of weight while losing a tonne of strength. The problem there was despite gaining about 30lbs my frame hid it so well that I never actually perceived any problem (I am pretty tall and don’t seem to gain weight in any one spot, but rather all over so it kind of evens out).

Now, my challenge is to eat healthy. That’s the tough part, and having running goals has definitely helped to keep me on the straight and narrow, with the occasional transgression. Perhaps your running, and having specific goals, will also assist you in your weight maintenance goals? Here’s hoping! And, of course, best of luck as you continue to run well.

]]> By: Jody - Fit at 52 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8323 Jody - Fit at 52 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:48:26 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8323 What a beautiful pic! Thx for those pics. I love them! For me, I never looked at the weight loss journey as "arriving" at that magic number or fit. For me, I lost the weight & then it was maintenance & a life long process. I continued with my very healthy eating & allowed for planned healthy snacks after dinner if I wanted and my treat on the weekends. It was never an all out full day of eating like some people do. I still eat healthy & plan for whatever treat I want for the weekend days. I have a treat cookie & be done with it.. not 3 or 4 of them. If I want to go hog wild, I usually plan mentally for that & I know I will just get back to business the next day & maybe even up the intensity. Just me & I have been at this a long time. .-= Jody - Fit at 52´s last blog ..<a href="http://truth2beingfit.com/2010/03/18/no-gym-required.aspx?ref=rss">No Gym Required! Jamie Oliver Fighting Child Obesity!</a> =-. What a beautiful pic! Thx for those pics. I love them!

For me, I never looked at the weight loss journey as “arriving” at that magic number or fit. For me, I lost the weight & then it was maintenance & a life long process. I continued with my very healthy eating & allowed for planned healthy snacks after dinner if I wanted and my treat on the weekends. It was never an all out full day of eating like some people do. I still eat healthy & plan for whatever treat I want for the weekend days. I have a treat cookie & be done with it.. not 3 or 4 of them.

If I want to go hog wild, I usually plan mentally for that & I know I will just get back to business the next day & maybe even up the intensity.

Just me & I have been at this a long time.
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..No Gym Required! Jamie Oliver Fighting Child Obesity! =-.

]]> By: South Beach Steve http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8322 South Beach Steve Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:52:32 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8322 Comfortable = dangerous! I can't believe how good your phone camera did with the photo stitch! .-= South Beach Steve´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Logmylosscom/~3/5LfeER5M-q4/">The New Workout</a> =-. Comfortable = dangerous!

I can’t believe how good your phone camera did with the photo stitch!
.-= South Beach Steve´s last blog ..The New Workout =-.

]]> By: FLG http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8321 FLG Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:45:43 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8321 My thoughts right now are to enjoy the creamy/cakey goodness when you can, and if it gets too much, back off :) Reactionary rather than preventative :D At least at the moment. .-= FLG´s last blog ..<a href="http://thefatlazyguyslog.blogspot.com/2010/03/food-roasted-butternut-squash-corn.html">FOOD: Roasted Butternut Squash, Corn & Bacon Soup</a> =-. My thoughts right now are to enjoy the creamy/cakey goodness when you can, and if it gets too much, back off :)

Reactionary rather than preventative :D

At least at the moment.
.-= FLG´s last blog ..FOOD: Roasted Butternut Squash, Corn & Bacon Soup =-.

]]> By: Sandra Clark http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8320 Sandra Clark Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:43:36 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8320 Such a difficult one....it is scary and so very easy to regain weight. I've been a "yo yo dieter" for years. Just keep on running is the best, and weigh yourself weekly. Take action as soon as you pick up even a kilo! People say we are too paranoid about it, but you know what it is like to be overweight and you never want to go back there! Good luck. Keep on keeping on. Proud of you :) xxx Such a difficult one….it is scary and so very easy to regain weight. I’ve been a “yo yo dieter” for years. Just keep on running is the best, and weigh yourself weekly. Take action as soon as you pick up even a kilo! People say we are too paranoid about it, but you know what it is like to be overweight and you never want to go back there! Good luck. Keep on keeping on. Proud of you :)
xxx

]]> By: Andrew(AJH) http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8319 Andrew(AJH) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:39:06 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8319 Yeah, I think the term "Eternal Vigilance" just about covers it for me too. I'm still a scale junkie, just gotta maintain the activity levels and not go too stupid on the eating. It is still hard, but much. much easier than losing weight. .-= Andrew(AJH)´s last blog ..<a href="http://ajhblog.wordpress.com/2010/03/17/short-cut/">Short cut …</a> =-. Yeah, I think the term “Eternal Vigilance” just about covers it for me too. I’m still a scale junkie, just gotta maintain the activity levels and not go too stupid on the eating. It is still hard, but much. much easier than losing weight.
.-= Andrew(AJH)´s last blog ..Short cut … =-.

]]> By: Heather http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/2010/03/18/the-danger-of-being-comfortable/comment-page-1/#comment-8318 Heather Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:30:01 +0000 http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com/?p=1281#comment-8318 Have you considered giving intermittent fasting a try? I've found that it can be a really easy and useful way to maintain your weight, without having to worry TOO much about what you eat on non-fasting days. Intermittent fasting is still a pretty controversial idea, though. Some people just won't be open to it. Just a warning. PS. Your cellphone camera is awesome! Wow! Have you considered giving intermittent fasting a try? I’ve found that it can be a really easy and useful way to maintain your weight, without having to worry TOO much about what you eat on non-fasting days.

Intermittent fasting is still a pretty controversial idea, though. Some people just won’t be open to it. Just a warning.

PS. Your cellphone camera is awesome! Wow!

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