BLACK TEAM!!
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Marla, great new pic! You look so good!!!!0
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My goal was to finish, hopefully around 2 hours but just finishing would be enough. Well I did it in around 1:46:00. (not official-just what the HRM said.) This seemed like the beginning of a new chapter. It felt alot like leaving a world of limits behind and opening a door to a part of my life that is full of possibility. Thanks for being so supportive everyone. And I am especially greatful for my DW, Without whom I couldn't possibly hope to have come this far. All my successes great and small are driven by the love and support that she gives me and out of a need to be a better man and come one step closer to deserving her.
Cheers to you all my friends!
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Hugs Andrew, and Beth too for her support of your journey. You are an inspiration to me each and every day. I tell your story to as many ppl that will listen and one guy at work (who reminds me of you) has started a lifestyle change with his family because of your story Andrew.:flowerforyou:0 -
You all know I can't resist bragging. lol
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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/64659-from-couch-to-duathlete0 -
Way to go Andrew! I was cracking up reading your story of the day, had to share it with DH who got a good laugh too. You are awesome!
Busy day. It's almost 4 and this is truly the first I have sat down since 7:30. I even ate standing up, so I'm really not kiddin! Still have a housefull of kids, been working outside and making food. That is enough to fill up all those hours!
Enjoy what's left of the weekend.0 -
Just updating: Got official results-
2 mile run=16:24
Transition#1= 1:18
16 mile cycle=59:13
Transition#2=1:29
3.2 Mile Run=27:59
Total time=1:46:20
Placed 35th out of 58.
Can't wait to do it again
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Wow talk about inspiring!!!0
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Just updating: Got official results-
2 mile run=16:24
Transition#1= 1:18
16 mile cycle=59:13
Transition#2=1:29
3.2 Mile Run=27:59
Total time=1:46:20
Placed 35th out of 58.
Can't wait to do it again
:drinker:
A-freaking-mazing. Seriously.
Between you and the girl who is trying to get the triathlon bug in my ear, I almost want to reconsider my fear of biking.0 -
Just updating: Got official results-
2 mile run=16:24
Transition#1= 1:18
16 mile cycle=59:13
Transition#2=1:29
3.2 Mile Run=27:59
Total time=1:46:20
Placed 35th out of 58.
Can't wait to do it again
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Wow...Andrew, I am so proud of you. Smiling from ear to ear, reading your comments to my hubs,
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Andrew I am so proud of you,
I know I have been MIA this weekend, I have to get a better mind set, I want to lose ten pounds before my half marathon which is oct 3 and my friend wants to lose 10 pounds before her wedding which is oct 3 so together we have vowed to stick to this together and get these last ten pounds off
I am back on today I know I said that last monday but today I have already ask GOD to help me put the devil's food as far out of my mind as he can so here we are back to day one I feel the only difference is I am still 125 pounds lighterr then day one.
So I can do this ran my 5 miles this morning and really getting in to clean this morning, so gonna wear my heart rate monitor to see how many calories I really burn
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Holy crapola, why did I say I would give up sweets this week?
A girl at work brought back chocolate from a Caribbean cruise she was on last week. It's not the first time she's brought it in, so I know what it tastes like (heavenly, to be exact.). I can do this...I didn't even buy Turkey Hill ice cream in the grocery store yesterday, so I know I can pass up this chocolate.0 -
Marla, great new pic! You look so good!!!!
Thanks, Amanda-- I'd just gotten back from running, and was feeling F-I-N-E!!0 -
Hi Black Team! I was MIA last week - took 3 days off to try to get ready for back-to-school. Got about half of what I wanted to get done done.
Better than nothing! Then took me 2 days of hard work to catch up the crap on my desk when I got back! Kiddos are all in school - the new kindergartener is doing fabulously and loves school.
So, now we are back into a routine. I have had to change my a.m. schedule from last year, with a Jr. Higher to get out the door for the bus and a kindergartener to take to school on my way to work. No more early a.m. workouts for me. My oldest daughter and I are going to go back to the Y starting this afternoon - she will ride the bus there after school and swim until I get there, then we will go do some weights together, then cardio. I'm looking forward to it! I was going to wait until the week of the 14th, but decided to start now - we will go 3 days a week for that. Then maybe I can start to work in an early a.m. workout - video or walk - also. But right now getting up at 5:45 is the best I can manage - I would have to get up at about 5:15 to squeeze a workout in - doable, just not at the moment.
Marla - you look great!! Love the new pic, you too Jeannie. I said it on your other thread Andrew - but you are awesome! Way to go guys. :drinker:0 -
Sounds like all the black team members are back on track one way or another- new schedules, new workouts, promises to give up sweets, etc.
I somehow managed to get off those 3 pounds from vacation before last weeks weigh in, now this week I've been on it, exercising, eating well and the scale is....how do I say it.... very consistent. Bummer. I'm hoping by Wednesday it decides to give a little. I've got to mentally prepare myself for the fact that it might not. *sigh* Nothing new my friends.
I'm determined again though, the mind is back in it. I've stepped up the cardio, doing as many sessions a day as I can manage. Mostly just stepping up my walking, I don't want to hurt myself by doing too much strenuous cardio. Been there, done that, then it takes you out completely while you heal. Not worth it.
I walked with a neighbor this morning, she's got these long legs and I was humping to keep up. It was good. Did 3 miles. Went to the gym, lifted. Did 2.5 more miles- ran those. Hubs and I will walk 3 more tonight.
Read something good the other day from my Tom Venuto Burn the Fat dude. He said he believes the human body is the only machine on the face of the earth that wears out and breaks down from not using it enough.0 -
Read something good the other day from my Tom Venuto Burn the Fat dude. He said he believes the human body is the only machine on the face of the earth that wears out and breaks down from not using it enough.
Interesting Lori! It is true though :ohwell: I forgot - even though I'm late I am going to nix the doughnuts. I fell victim to them last week and refuse to do it this week. I brought lots of healthy stuff to munch on here at work so I can avoid them. :drinker: I really want this to be a permanent thing - If I avoid them all fall and winter, maybe I can beat them during the stress of spring :glasses:0 -
Hello Black Team! How goes it on this Monday morning? It's nasty here and rainy, gloomy. I had an awesome time last night at Crue Fest! They bands were kick *kitten*!! Hope you all had a great Sunday, too!
Next Saturday is my birthday party and I haven't lost any more weight so I guess I didn't hit that goal. Of course the week isn't over but if I lose any it won't be enough to make my clothes fit any different. But I am happy with what I have done and will continue to try anyway.
Andrew-You are AWESOME!
Marla-Great pic lady! You look awesome and soooo happy!0 -
Wow, today sucks without my morning coffee!! Wtf? What was I thinking?????
Andrew - you are such an inspiration...good job with your dualthlon!0 -
At the risk of getting beaten to a pulp I'm gonna share this.
I increased my calories to 1800- maintenance for a sedentary me. I'm not sedentary. So everything I work my hind end off to burn should equal pounds lost. In theory of course.
Anyway, I digress. It's actually a lot of work to make sure I eat 1800 calories. When you are eating good that is alot of food. I'm not complaining. Just an observation I've made this past week.
So that means WHEN (I almost said IF) I get to goal and am still going to the gym, I'm going to have to figure out how to eat 2300 calories a day for maintenance. Holy crap!0 -
Alright...here it goes...
I HAVE BEEN ON A PLATEAU FOR A MONTH AND I CAN'T SEEM TO BREAK IT!!!
Anyone got any suggestions? I'm totally, totally frustrated and ready to toss in the towel.
I've lowered my cal intake, increased my cal intake, increased my workouts from 3 days running (with strength training after my runs) a week to 3 days running, 3 days strength and elliptical at the gym. What do I do now? Well, I just started the gym last week.....how long does it take before I see the affects of that? (I increased my time running to a total of 5-6 hours a week 2 weeks ago which didn't help at all)0 -
Alright...here it goes...
I HAVE BEEN ON A PLATEAU FOR A MONTH AND I CAN'T SEEM TO BREAK IT!!!
Anyone got any suggestions? I'm totally, totally frustrated and ready to toss in the towel.
I've lowered my cal intake, increased my cal intake, increased my workouts from 3 days running (with strength training after my runs) a week to 3 days running, 3 days strength and elliptical at the gym. What do I do now? Well, I just started the gym last week.....how long does it take before I see the affects of that? (I increased my time running to a total of 5-6 hours a week 2 weeks ago which didn't help at all)
*hugs*
I wish I had the perfect answer for you. I'm sure you know from being on the black team and reading the boards, you are not alone. My first 35 pounds came off rather quickly, in a few months, losing every week with decent numbers.
It's been tooth and nail and a few backslides since the beginning of the year to get where I am now. That is 8 long frustrating months.
I was 164 pounds at the start of January and here I am the start of September at 154. I want to lose 10 more but realize it might take until next summer to accomplish that- as much as the thought makes me want to scream.
Don't throw in the towel. Even if the scale isn't moving, you are still living a much healthier lifestyle and the benefits of exercise are awesome! Had I thrown in the towel when I first started to plateau, I'd be right back to 200 pounds again.
You will figure it out. We are here for you. Plus, you didn't have your coffee this AM.
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I am starving today, I am trying to figure out why and make healthy choices while eating. Trying to stay in my calories, I am been under all week so maybe that is why I am so hungry today!0
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Lori, thanks for the encouragement! I really appreciate it. I'm just at a total loss at this point but here I am, hanging in there, just like you said.
I'm sorry to hear that you struggle as well, but it's also good to know that others are going through the same thing as you.
And yea...I can't wait for the week to be over so I can have my morning coffee again lol0 -
Lori, thanks for the encouragement! I really appreciate it. I'm just at a total loss at this point but here I am, hanging in there, just like you said.
I'm sorry to hear that you struggle as well, but it's also good to know that others are going through the same thing as you.
And yea...I can't wait for the week to be over so I can have my morning coffee again lol
A few of us are at that same loss. Welcome, but sorry. At least we have each other. :flowerforyou:0 -
I am here, cleaned house all day and just got done with my sons open house where we had to switch classes like he does on a daily basis. Well I am very tired fixin to go to bed. Waking up at 440 to run my 5 miles and boy I am beat...
Hope everyone has a great night!!0 -
I am here, cleaned house all day and just got done with my sons open house where we had to switch classes like he does on a daily basis. Well I am very tired fixin to go to bed. Waking up at 440 to run my 5 miles and boy I am beat...
Hope everyone has a great night!!
You're doing great. I'll support you all the way and PLEASE vice versa I need it lol 0 -
Hey my friends! I have spent my day trying on some of my old SMALLER clothes to see if they fit. Some do and some don't and the smaller smallest ones I gave to my mom because she can wear a child's 14 or something. I have put my bigger pants into a bag to take to the Salvation Army this week before I head back to work and I don't ever wanna see them again! Woohoo! I'm nowhere near where I wanna be but it's just a plus being in smaller clothes. I know you all understand where I am coming from too. I haven't lost what you all have but you have all been my inspirations and my friends along the way! Thank you all so much for your support! I am gonna say that after my birthday party this weekend I am going to get right back on track. Yes I am gonna wait until then so I'm not pressured to do good. There is gonna be too much wonderful food to pass up! Hope you have a great night!0
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Okay I just started the 100 push-ups challenge and I am only on week 1, day 1 and I am so sore. UGH!
I hope everybody is having a great night!
Annaliza, I wish I had some advice for you but I don't. Hang in there! :flowerforyou:0 -
Morning all.
Last chance workout people! Work it!0 -
Got my 5 miles run in this morning and while I was there I had the pleasure to have someone point out the space shuttle attached to the space station of course I could not see anything but what it looked like a fast moving star, but cool to know that they knew what they were looking at and pointed it out to me because when it was outts sight they left.
Well gonna do my work out video later
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Morning Black Team!
Annaliza-I wish I had a good answer for you. Up until now I had been blessed with a plataue free existance. That is until a few weeks ago. I have been hovering between 198 and 202 the last few weeks. And while I was stressing at first I have decieded to take the wise Jeanni's advice. I am going to eat well and excersice and if I lose some weight along the way...BONUS! It's a battle anna and we are all here for you. I hope your scale starts moving. We love you either way.
Renae-Smaller clothes rule!
Tamara-I am so proud of all the running your doing. I just hope I can be as disciplined about getting up and swimming this winter. I am a man who has a hard time getting out of bed. And the colder it gets outside the harder it is for me to get out of bed. That and the fact that I work at Bed Bath and Beyond so you can imagine how comfortable my bed is with all that fluffy Bed bath and beyond stuff. Oh man, you are amazing woman. I would love to run with you someday.
Shuntae-Did I read somewhere back there that you ran 9 friggin miles?! WOWZA, your another person I wish I could run with. Your awesome! and yes your BF does look like LL. That's pretty cool. lol
Well folks I am having a daddy momment. I am sitting here with the three year old while DW and the oldest son are off at the first day of Kindergarten. I have been pretty stone faced through this whole experience but honestly I can't believe my baby has gotten so big. I am allowing myself a few mins to be all mushy and sad about it then it's back to "Daddy" mode. I can't even imagine how Bethany is feeling. She has been home with that boy since the day he was born. If I feel this emotional I can only IMAGINE what she is feeling.
I'm looking for my next race. I have a couple of 5k's in late october I am doing but I need something before then. A guy that I work with told me about a half Marathon in NH that is great in september. He said he loves it because the route is BEAUTIFUL in the fall and the aid stations have themes and it's just generally alot of fun. That and the big ol bowl of apple crips they give you after the race. Anyway, He's been a multisport athlete for years and it's great having someone at work to shop talk with. Anyway, he said he's not going to run it this year because he's coming off an injury and isnt sure he should run that far yet. Well the bad news is, the half marathon is sold out. The good news is the two person relay is not. So I sent him an email seeing if he wants to do the relay with me. So I would do the first 6.4 miles and he would do the rest. As long as he doesnt care about winning seeing as I run an 8 min mile and he runs a five and a half min. I might get to run in this one afterall.
Anyway, Have a great day everyone!
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Hey Spy Guy and all you great black teamers! Sending you a shout out Hello - way to go - back from the Blue team!!
Keep up the great work!0
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