Fun Triathlon buddies needed!!!!

[the_last_time]

That's still amazing!!! And your weight still seems to be coming off, 5.5 in two weeks is great, much better than my 0 in 2 weeks on WW!! Mind you I'm not any good on VCLD & if a diet doesn't fit in with my life then it gets dumped!!

Sat & sun spin, that's amazing!! Do you get to eat more on exercise days?? What plan are you on??

 

[Trying hard 2014]

I'm on a VLCD called exante. I like it. U don't have to think about what to eat. It's there, ready n waiting! When I've been on SW I'd always be thinking about the next meal! Or choosing lunches would be a minefield... This suits me

No, u don't get any extra when u exercise. It's tough ****! U can only do so much before u gave nothing in the tank x

Ht 5ft 1 Start wt 14st BMI 37. Wk1 -18lbs, BMI 33.6 Wk2 -2 BMI 33.2, Wk3 -3.5 BMI 32.5, Wk4...

 

[the_last_time]

I've heard of it but never tried. I tried slim fast once & lasted 1.5 days!! It's not for me, although I am constantly obsessing over food & figuring out how many points I've used, how to best spend an extra 4pp etc.... So I definitely see the benefits!! Although Shane you can't boost your energy levels for exercise, must be hard...

 

[Trying hard 2014]

I've heard of it but never tried. I tried slim fast once & lasted 1.5 days!! It's not for me, although I am constantly obsessing over food & figuring out how many points I've used, how to best spend an extra 4pp etc.... So I definitely see the benefits!! Although Shane you can't boost your energy levels for exercise, must be hard...

It's actually not that hard. The only downside is that I can't do really hardcore stuff like a long run. I should have been training for a marathon in April but I've deferred my place because I couldn't do a training run like 18-20 miles on just 600 cals for energy! I did consider doing a different diet so that I could train but I know from past experience that I will overeat to make sure I have enough carbs in the tank. I know this diet will work and my priority is to get down to a healthy weight once and for all. Now is the time!

What about you? X

Ht 5ft 1 Start wt 14st BMI 37. Wk1 -18lbs, BMI 33.6 Wk2 -2 BMI 33.2, Wk3 -3.5 BMI 32.5, Wk4...

 

[the_last_time]

No I bet 18-20 miles is too much on only 600 cals!! I couldn't ever imagine doing that kind of distance - hence the tri!!

Did my first brick today 45mim bike & 10min run - the run was very jelly-like!! Plus there was a huge headwind which made progress slow on both fronts!! The avg bike speed was 17km/h & run 7min/km so that is actually quite pleasing

What sort of training/exercise are you doing at the mo??

 

[Trying hard 2014]

Well done you. congratulations on doing ur first brick. its crazy isn't it?! Mustve been really tough in this weather. High 5 for getting out there.

TI'm doing a bit of everything. Just trying to lose loads weight first! Here's today's session which I've copied from my diary.

7.30 1/2 banana shake
8.00 spin 45 mins. Was a killer with weights too
9.00-11.00 cardio 100 cals burned on each machine: wave, cross trainer, stair master, hand cycle thing, rower, bike and then back to wave. That's 700 cals in total.
11.00 class which turned out to be circuits. I have never been so exhausted. The same guy takes the class and its completely different every week. No two weeks same. If I knew what u was going into I'd avoid it but I survived! I never thought running with a fit ball raised above ur head fir 1 minute, could be so painful! It was relentless ;-/
Anyway I didn't have energy to put my cossie on n go to pool. I just drove home and am recovering on the couch now. Annoyed that I didn't go to pool but I know I really couldn't muster the energy!

So I must have burned at least 1000 cals.

Don't think j do this every day. It was just cos I was off work need to get my arse into the pool! X

Ht 5ft 1 Start wt 14st BMI 37. Wk1 -18lbs, BMI 33.6 Wk2 -2 BMI 33.2, Wk3 -3.5 BMI 32.5, Wk4...

 

[the_last_time]

OMG!!!! That is mental!! I don't think you needed to get in the pool! Your fitness levels are sooo much higher than mine, something to strive for!

I enjoyed the feeling after the run today!!!

 

[Trying hard 2014]

I always enjoyed the feeling after a bike/run brick session. The feeling of stopping at the end!

It sounds as if I'm fit but I'm not. I'm the overweight chick in the class who is dripping in sweat, sneezing and turning purple! X

Ht 5ft 1 Start wt 14st BMI 37. Wk1 -18lbs, BMI 33.6 Wk2 -2 BMI 33.2, Wk3 -3.5 BMI 32.5, Wk4...

 

[the_last_time]

That may be so but just because you're overweight doesn't mean you're les for than some of those skinny Minnie's out there who probably couldn't do a of that back to back. The sweaty purple-ness is just you trying to keep cool!!

 

[Trying hard 2014]

Hiya chick. I've started a thread in the exante challenge form called 9 week plank, squats and crunch challenge. Starts today if ur up for it! X

Ht 5ft 1 Start wt 14st BMI 37. Wk1 -18lbs, BMI 33.6 Wk2 -2 BMI 33.2, Wk3 -3.5 BMI 32.5, Wk4...

 

[the_last_time]

I'm on it!!

 

[Trying hard 2014]

Good girl x

Ht 5ft 1 Start wt 14st BMI 37. Wk1 -18lbs, BMI 33.6 Wk2 -2 BMI 33.2, Wk3 -3.5 BMI 32.5, Wk4...

 

[the_last_time]

I went interval training this morning as I thought it may help get my speed up aaaaaaaand it did!! I did 4x 1 min flat out; 3 min jog; 1 min walk, my avg pace was 6m35 per km verses 7m previously so I'm pretty amazed & chuffed with that!!

How you doing??

 

[Trying hard 2014]

Wow! Well done honey I'm doing ok. I'm gymming through the week and then getting longer sessions at the weekend with spin n swim.

Need to book physician and sports massage and an appointment with a guy who specialises in biomechanics and functional movements. My hips are shot!

Hoping they can help me get back running properly. I've also delayed appts till I lose more weight. Sad?!

On that note, I lost 5lbs this week. That's 2stone in 4 weeks and 25.5 inches lost! Nit even half way there yet though :-/

What about you? X

Ht 5ft 1 Start wt 14st BMI 37. Wk1 -18lbs, BMI 33.6 Wk2 -2 BMI 33.2, Wk3 -3.5 BMI 32.5, Wk4 -5 BMI 31.6 no WI till 12 March

 

[the_last_time]

Wow you're doing so well, 25.5 inches!!! I need to measure myself... It's not sad, just a shame that having a bit of extra weight can affect everything & puts you off doing the regular stuff....I'm sure the biomechanics guy won't judge you....it sounds technical though!!

I have one leg shorter than the other, which can have a knock on effect on my hip, it means all the dance classes are out for me, I used to Zumba but all that rotation just caused more pain!! Fortunately none of the 3 tri disciplines affect my back/hip so it's good. I hate it when the body lets you down...

You sound incredibly active though & doing well on the ab challenge, I'm sure I won't be doing it daily!!!

I've lost 2lb in 2 weeks & fear a gain this week after the weekend of food I've got planned. But I've not loads to lose & my fitness is the main priority, I figure as I'm exercising more I should see some loss along the way....hopefully!

 

[Trying hard 2014]

Wow you're doing so well, 25.5 inches!!! I need to measure myself... It's not sad, just a shame that having a bit of extra weight can affect everything & puts you off doing the regular stuff....I'm sure the biomechanics guy won't judge you....it sounds technical though!!

I have one leg shorter than the other, which can have a knock on effect on my hip, it means all the dance classes are out for me, I used to Zumba but all that rotation just caused more pain!! Fortunately none of the 3 tri disciplines affect my back/hip so it's good. I hate it when the body lets you down...

You sound incredibly active though & doing well on the ab challenge, I'm sure I won't be doing it daily!!!

I've lost 2lb in 2 weeks & fear a gain this week after the weekend of food I've got planned. But I've not loads to lose & my fitness is the main priority, I figure as I'm exercising more I should see some loss along the way....hopefully!

Well done chick! The exercise and getting fitter will definitely have an positive effect on ur weight x

Ht 5ft 1 Start wt 14st BMI 37. Wk1 -18lbs, BMI 33.6 Wk2 -2 BMI 33.2, Wk3 -3.5 BMI 32.5, Wk4 -5 BMI 31.6 no WI till 12 March