While I have not yet completed the entire book, I am starting this program and easing into the details as I get deeper into the information, etc. But I would like to share a little of my background which may help you to answer my questions. First of all, I apologize if this does not go here, but I am new to this site and my main question regards running outdoors.

I am a sugar burner who has found a way to safely lose 100+ lbs through calorie counting and exercise. What I am finding now, is that I still have fat around the middle and in a few other areas that won't budge. In the process of my weightloss and exercise, I became a runner. I am now training for a marathon and this is not a goal that I am willing to giveup. Running brings me joy and makes me feel stronger, etc. and my heart is healthier because of it. That being said, I do realize it is stressful on the body and I do pay close attention to possible injuries etc.

As a runner, I have recently within the last 6 months increased my carbohydrate consumption. But I have made sure to stick to fruits, green veggies, and oats/whole grains. I rarely eat just plain refined sugar (except for the occasional McDonald's Ice Cream Cone!!! Darn it) But even though I have run 10+ miles consistently on my long runs and I am running 25+ miles a week, and lifting weights AND biking once or twice a week, I am STILL not losing the fat.

Question #1
After seeing a post on your FB page, I decided to download the online book and I think this is what's holding me back. Since I have always been a sugar burner, I have kind of come to the conclusion that I must be burning those carbs on my runs and not a whole lot more. Is this accurate????

Question #2
Secondly, would you recommend that I use three of my usual workouts and transform them into "ME" workouts where I would push and rest for the recommended time period? Like, run sprints during a usual 4 miler for the time frame and use the rest of the time to run slow/steady?

Would it make sense to run my other runs (not the ME workout runs) at a slower steady pace? And to bike at a slower/steady pace? I see this as almost replacing the walking workouts.....

I lift weights twice a week, and I will use the workouts suggested in the books for that, so I think I am good on that front.

I must say, I am relieved about not counting calories but I am a little worried that I am going to start gaining weight. But I am definitely a believer that I was (and maybe still am???) a sugar burner. I always crave sweets and I always want to eat!!!

I love the insight that your book offers and I think you guys have a great thing going... it makes sense. I just can't wait for the results. :) i am a fitness/life coach and i intend to share all that i am reading about and the results with my readers. i am super excited and i feel like this has restarted the spark inside of me... i can't wait to get rid of this extra FAT and SAGGING SKIN!!!

-Raeanne Sisson
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