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Triathlons - that way there's always something to train for. Besides why suck at one sport when you can suck at three :wink:
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I ran your numbers on iifym and got a TDEE of just over 2000 and a BMR of 1700. Eating below your BMR is not recommended so this may be your issue with only losing 10 lbs in 4 months. If you eat at your BMR, this will get you a net loss of 300 calories per day (on days you don't swim). At this rate it will take you an…
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Definitely up your water intake. I run here in AZ and usually get side stitches when I am not properly hydrated. I haven't done a marathon yet but am into triathlons and do not think it would be a good idea to attempt a half or full marathon without fueling on the run. Whatever you want to experiment eating on your runs…
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You look fantastic! I'm training for a half marathon too and hope my legs slim out as nicely as yours have!
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Congratulations on your first triathlon! Hopefully you enjoyed the experience and it will be the first of many! I watched my sister compete in a sprint triathlon in March and it changed my life. I was not going to stand on the sidelines of life anymore, I wanted to compete. I bought a bike, joined a gym with a pool and…
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I also got into cycling to do triathlons. Although riding a proper road bike was terrifying at first (the tires are so skinny and the bike so light, any movement at all would make the bike go hurtling off in that direction) I am completely in love with it now. I love the sense of freedom it gives you. I also love racing…
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June 1: 850m swim June 2: 24 mile bike and 1 mile run
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Congrats on taking up distance running. That's quite the commitment! I've started training for my first triathlon and am hoping to improve my running as a by-product of that. Right now I usually run 5k a couple times a week, but am looking to improve on that.
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I can totally relate to what your going through! Two years ago I had a blood test done at work for my promotion and found out my total cholesterol was nearly 350! Although my cholesterol ratio was good, my bad cholesterol was over 200 and I was 28 at the time and about 30 lbs overweight. I started watching what I was…
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I'm training for my first triathlon in July, so this couldn't have come at a better time for me. Count me in!
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This is my profile with my diet on it.
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I am going to be looking for these every time I go shopping now. My current food obsession is Greek yogurt with strawberries and almonds or fiber one protein bars.
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Great progress! Your cat is adorable!
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This is so inspirational - I am not a mom, but I am extremely busy. I started out nearly exactly where you were and my ultimate goal is to be less than a size 6 (I'm not sure what if have to weight to get there as I've never been anything below a size 8 and that was when I was 15). I've been struggling with motivation…
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That is fantastic! I'm sure your daughter is so proud! I bet she can't wait to tell everyone how you made it to her graduation, that will be a fantastic story for years to come and something I'm sure you will both always remember. Way to go!
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I am in training to be a reactor operator at a nuclear power plant. I wear khakis and a blue polo to work like everyone else. I also wear safety shoes, a hard hat and safety glasses. I've made small adjustments to my uniform to make it more girly - pink shoelaces and a pink lanyard for my security badge, I wear makeup to…
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I had my wisdom teeth out a couple of years ago (they weren't badly impacted, just needed to come out). Had a nice beef and onion pie with gravy which I promptly threw up due to swallowing a lot of blood during surgery so I would suggest taking it easy for the first day or so even if you feel up to eating a full meal. That…
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I really never feel full. For me it is all about planning: I calculate all my calories I get during the day and them plan out what healthy meals and snacks I can eat for those calories and I stick to only eating what I have planned for. If I get hungry I either wait until my next meal time or eat a meal or snack early and…
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How long have you been "stalled"? The closer I get to my goal the less linear my weight loss is. I've been working out for 6 weeks at my new gym the first week I lost 2 lbs then nothing for 4 weeks then this week I lost 3.7 lbs.
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Try to plan your workouts. This helps to prevent me from getting to involved with anything if I know I have to go work out in an hour. I also found that logging my food ahead of time really helps to keep me on track. Keep your fridge and pantry full of healthy snack and meal ideas for all week. I usually cook all of my…
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From everything I've read, do what makes you the most comfortable for your workout. If you eat a big breakfast before working out do you feel tired and bloated or full of energy? Is a small snack before working out going to sustain you for your entire workout? Personally, I hate working out on an empty stomach. I feel…
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I have a highly stressful job and although I won't go as far as saying stress makes me gain weight it does make it more difficult for me to lose it. Also when I get really stressed it makes me unhappy which in turn makes me want to do things not conducive to weight loss (eat the wrong things, eat too much, sleep too much…
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Goats milk, kangaroo, camel. A lot of the guys I worked with were in the navy and traveled where they were served these things. I always like trying new foods and am so jealous I haven't had the opportunity yet. I have to give a huge thumbs up to: venison, elk, bison, ostrich and boar meat. I had a boar burger and it was…
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I love salmon but found I actually prefer steelhead trout. It's not always easy to find but I always stock up and freeze it (I live in Arizona so getting fresh fish all the time is not an option). I also really like rainbow trout, mahi mahi, catfish and pacific rockfish. Black cod is a real delicacy if you can find it. I…
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Fiber one protein bars in coconut almond, Greek yogurt, and pistachios would be my favorite.
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Kale ( I LOVE kale now and usually have at least a cup a day), quinoa, cucumbers, zucchini, brussel sprouts, green beans, protein powder and Greek yogurt. I've also started making my own smoothies.
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I'm 5-9. Starting weight was 196 lb, current weight is 166 lbs. Goal weight is somewhere between 155-145 lbs.
