HRgirl

So....I decided to change my weigh in day to Friday... Jumped on the scale this morning.... And I'm down another 3 pounds!!! All I can say is that I must have been eating REALLY crappy and not exercising at all before...

Woo-hoo!!! :icon_clap: Another loss!!! Well done!!!

Well done!!! :icon_clap: A loss is a loss...right???

Yup. I have been doing triathlons and running races for the last 3 years or so, but this will be the first summer where I don't have any other obligations, so I decided to go all out! I will have plenty of time to train and I'm so excited!!! Good luck with the weight in. I'll be waiting to see if I'm still running in first... Also, did you see where I live???? Philly is not exactly close for me either, so I won't be there. Maybe neXXt year???

Well....either I do the bike race in Philadelphia or I go to neXXt. I don't have enough vacation time for both. Hmmm....I think I'll choose neXXt! You bringing that massage table to neXXt???

Thanks and bring it on!!! This is my racing schedule for this spring, summer, and fall... April 29 (Saturday) – Half marathon in Nashville, TN May 20 (Saturday) – Root River Triathlon June 4 (Sunday) – Buffalo Triathlon (Sprint distance) June 9-11 (Friday-Sunday) - MS 150 Bike tour June 17 (Saturday) - Grandma’s Half Marathon June 25 (Sunday) – Lake Waconia Triathlon July 16 (Sunday) – Heart of the Lakes (Long distance) July 30 (Sunday) – Chisago City Triathlon (Half Ironman) August 12 (Saturday) – Turtleman Triathlon October 1 (Sunday) – Twin Cities Marathon So, if I'm not in darn good shape by neXXt, then I'm REALLY doing something wrong!!!

I weighed in today and I was down almost 3 pounds, so I'm winning so far!!! I have updated the info below. C'mon peeps - give me a little competition!!! Redd--------->7 lbs-------------(7lbs)-------------0 lbs lost. DBLXX------->78 lbs------------(78lbs)-----------0 lbs lost. Deaconxx---->23 lbs------------(23lbs)-----------0 lbs lost. Squareman-->18 lbs------------(18lbs)-----------0 lbs lost. Fuzz---------->15 lbs------------(15lbs)-----------0 lbs lost. Obby--------->13.5 lbs----------(13.5lbs)---------0 lbs lost. TFT------------>4 lbs-------------(4lbs)------------0 lbs lost. St.pete-------->20 lbs------------(20lbs)----------0 lbs lost. Barry G------->13 lbs------------(13lbs)----------0 lbs lost. Hrgirl---------->20 lbs------------(17.2 lbs)-------2.8 lbs lost. Slfxx----------->23 lbs----------- (23lbs)----------0 lbs lost. Hobicus-------->20 lbs------------(20lbs)----------0 lbs lost. Exskibum------>20 lbs------------(20lbs)----------0 lbs lost. Fonzie---------->32 lbs------------(32lbs)----------0 lbs lost. Obby----------->15 lbs------------(15lbs)----------0 lbs lost. Organdonor--->98 lbs------------ (98lbs)--------- 0 lbs lost. Flitemdic------->15 lbs------------ (15lbs)----------0 lbs lost. Airbornexx----->8 lbs--------------(8lbs)-----------0 lbs lost. Kryptkeeper--->20 lbs-------------(20lbs)----------0 lbs lost.

Yup. Let's discuss some details as the date approaches... Currently, I am only training for the half marathon, so I am closely watching what I am eating (I am on Weight Watchers) and running. The benefit of Weight Watchers is that they give you extra points for working out and I track everything online so it's cheap and easy. However, I do agree that it does get VERY difficult to diet while training hard. When I am training for a marathon (I've done 2) or a longer distance triathlon, then I don't limit myself. I cut out a lot of foods that my body doesn't agree with like fast food and pop, but I still eat pretty much what I want because I am burning so many calories. Basically, I would recommend keeping a good balance of food intake, watch your portions, drink PLENTY of water, and try to eat a little slower. Remember that you can't be on a low-carb diet because as an endurance athlete your body needs the carbs. Sorry for the long winded answer. I hope it helps, but to sum it all up - I haven't exactly figured it out yet either!!!

No fucking way!!! Is that the Country Music Half Marathon on April 29??? If so, I already have my plane ticket and entry purchased. We have to at least meet up to wish each other good luck before the race, so you better be there!!! Very cool!!! Also, thanks to Redd for getting this started!!! I hope to be lookin' damn fine by neXXt!!!

Just remember that tomorrow is a new day! Don't completely fall off the wagon!! Back in 2000, I was about 60 pounds heavier than I am now. I've lost the weight and managed to keep it off, but it is always a challenge. I've completely changed my lifestyle which has helped make it work. I've added activities that I love like triathlons, half-marathons, and marathons. I'm telling ya...exercise is the key to success! Keep going...you'll get there!