Holly92154 Member

Not feeling up to anything. A week ago my attention and dedication wavered. I missed a training session and started eating maintenance calories (part of training). Saturday I did my first triathlon and I had so much fun. It made the 10 hour training weeks worth every second. Then Sunday I was forced to take the day off to…

I really and I do mean REALLY a want to do the next one. I think with everything else going on it might be a bit much (tri training and 1/2 marathon training). Plus, the next Spartan is in two weeks so not a lot of time to prepare. I'm thinking if I start incorporating pull ups into my routine now I'll be ready for the…

That made me feel a whole lot better. Thank you! I still have 30 ish pounds to lose so I'm sure that will help. I don't workout in a gym so an assistance machine is out of the question but bands for an in home bar are now on my shopping list :) Thanks!!!

My first sprint tri was yesterday. My swim was great, I was front of the pack, the run was great (all dry beach), the bike? Not so much. I had never ridden with a group before. So, even though I knew I would be slower it was shocking to be passed over and over again. Even at my highest gear pedaling at a faster rate I…

I burn 1,000+ calories 1-3 times a week. On a 40+ mile bike ride, on a 6+ mile run or on a two a day (usually making up for missed training). I've never even gotten close while swimming. I don't aim to burn that much but most of my workouts exceed an hour. I enjoy eating back my calories ;) On a side note, most people who…

Lol I'm down 51 pounds and 20-30 from my goal weight. I saw a few old friends last weekend and they were shocked. I get comments like that a lot. It is an adjustment for friends and family. Sometimes there is a little jealousy mixed in. Don't let it get you down. ;)

Where your body stores fat is genetic. You can NOT target an area. Your body will lose weight in order of where it was gained no matter what you do. As you lose weight yes, your calves will get smaller. When will this happen? Who knows. I'm down 51 pounds and JUST lost an inch on my biceps. Your body shape ex- wider hips,…

I wish I had started strength training immediately. I got so caught up with cardio. Now? I devote two days to body weight exercises- push ups, planks, hand stands, etc.

You need a well balanced diet. Protein is obviously key. I intake 100-150g a day. Easy options- 1/2c chicken, 1/2c turkey, 4oz Tuna, muscle milk, wonder wheat light bread (9g), dannon Oikos yogurt 12g, eggs (no, cholesterol won't kill you), 1oz peanuts, 1oz almonds, 1oz mixed nuts, etc Potassium- works in conjuctiom with…

Simple body weight exercises are easy to start. You can do them anywhere and they require no equipment. Over time you will find what works best for you. There are a lot of options. No, it will not hinder your weight loss goals. I use protein shakes. After every workout I drink a smoothie- 1 scoop muscle milk, 1c kale, 1c…

First and foremost, your body is pretty simple in terms of its "mode". When losing weight you can't gain muscle. Sorry, hope I don't get my head bitten off but seriously, look it up. Most people with long term success start by losing weight and getting to their ideal size. Then they work at maintenance and THEN add 200-500…

I can't wait to get back on my kayak! Wintertime in HI means high surf in Kapolei. Another month and I'm going to go crazy ;)

6 days. 9-12 hours a week. TUE- rest & recovery, I eat maintenance calories, light dog walking, stretching, vinyasa yoga, massages, etc WED- running 4-6 miles, walking 20 min THUR- easy bike 12-14 miles, yoga FRI- open water swimming OR intense body weight strength and core SAT- easy run 3-4 miles, walking 20 minutes,…

It really does depend on what kind of training you are doing, the duration and your overall diet. I workout about 10 hours a week so for me, pre and post nutrition is important. I don't do anything special for pre, I usually just time my dinner time to be an hour prior. Post workout I immediately drink chocolate milk and…

I don't use them exclusively but I do enjoy their videos ;) I love the Tabata dumbbell videos.

Entirely up to you. I am training for a Triathlon and can honestly say running and cycling have their benefits. If you can afford to get one, go for it. The more variety you have the better chance you have for long term sustainability.

Building up your endurance doesn't have to be run specific. I started 5 months ago and couldn't walk up the stairs without getting winded lol I used work out videos to help me get into better shape before I started running long distances. Doing butt kicks in place will help to develop running specific muscles. Jogging in…

Thank you. I've done a lot of reading about tri bikes vs road bikes and I still haven't made a decision. I'm excited about getting fitted though. I've don't about as much adjusting as this bike will allow and it is still nowhere near where it should be. I've heard a lot about the transition to clipless pedals. Kinda…

Thanks everyone! I have only been riding a few months. It may seem like a redundant question so thanks for taking the time to answer. I'm in regular sneakers and that is part of the speed problem. When I hit a higher speed my feet slip all over the place. I'll eventually transition but I think I would feel a little silly…

I joined the group today. I workout 6 days a week and take every Tuesday off. I'm enjoying a lifetime movie marathon lol don't worry, I'm not "grazing" all day lol

Hey! My name is Holly. I started losing weight almost exactly 5 months ago. I'm down 51 pounds with 30 more to go. I workout 9-11 hours a week. I'm doing a sprint triathlon at the end of this month. I hope to reach my goal weight and finish a full IRONMAN by the end of this year ;)

Thank you for the warm welcome ;) Swim 2/1- current .75 miles Bike 2/1-2/7 36 miles 2/8-2/14 54 miles 2/15-curent 22 miles Running- 2/1-2/7 7 miles 2/8-2/14 8 miles 2/15- TBD Walking 2/1-2/7 3 miles 2/8-2/14 2.2 miles Current monthly total = 131.95 miles Unfortunately, I've got a sprint triathlon at the end of this month.…

Being sore is normal but there are things you can do to minimize your transition into fitness. First and foremost #1- active recovery. An easy walk, daily stretching and yoga fall into the category of active recovery. I workout 10-12 hours a week and even on my off day I still do a short easy walk to aid in blood flow. #2-…

Thank you! Exactly! My main goal is fitness (weight loss is a nice byproduct) and training has really put that in perspective for me. You brought up a good point, I never thought about factoring in exercise burn plus normal calorie expenditure. I guess it is a good thing I do eat back most of my burn. :) I was just looking…

1- I 100% agree. I genuinely dislike veggies and need to work on adding more. I do eat fruit- mixed berries, 1-3 bananas a day, one Apple and on occasion I eat half an orange. 2- My understanding is that your NET calories should be 1,200 or above. I do my best to stick to that rule. For example, if I eat 1,300 calories and…

How does doing a challenge work? I'm pretty close to the 100 mile goal now.

I'm on Oahu :) do you plan on coming back anytime? I live here but I spend a fair amount of time in San Diego, Texas and Arkansas.

Wow! That is truly amazing. I started with being unable to walk up a flight of stairs. I've definitely come a long way but one day I hope to get to your level. I've seen a few half ironmans but I haven't committed to a date yet. I'm still building up my endurance. It is a long journey but I'm pretty confident I can get…

Feel free to add me. I'm 4 months in and 49 pounds down :)