Twylite's Trying for weight loss group CLOSED (Page 10)

Swim, bike then run. Any gear stays in what is called the Transition area while not in use. You set up your assigned location before the race starts (i.e. your bike, shoes, towel, etc). No one else other than competitors are allowed in this area, so things should be safe. Once swim is finished you come to transition area, remove wetsuit (if you used one), put shoes and helmet on, etc. After bike ride you come back to same area, leave your bike and get ready for run. People can get real technical about transitions, trying to minimize the time spent there.
Fernando.

I too had been checking and wasn't seeing anything new so I didn't post.  Guess it's just us 3 and maybe I can get Daniel to come back.

I have had a busy week so far and have not done my workouts.  I am disappointed that I haven't made them more of a priority by doing them before work. Inevitably something happens after work and I don't get to the gym. Today my grandma was taken to the hospital via ambulance for what turned out to be sever dehydration.  Threw my whole evening off but Thank God she is ok and returning home shortly.  So, planning to swim before work Weds.

Yes MM you are going to be busy indeed as will I.
What do you  all have planned for workouts for the remainder of the week?

That's great!  I am impressed that you have kept up the pace. 

My plan for today is swim and pilates.  Tomorrow I will lift and bike.  Friday, I will probably run.  Not sure what the weekend will bring.  It looks very busy from here...

Work hard and meet your goals today! And them come tell us about it.  =)  Marla

Hey guys. I'm checking in and catching up.

First of all, I owe all of you a deep apology for abandoning the thread the last few weeks. I didn't keep up my part of the deal, and for that I am sorry. Live overwhelmed me in Jan and the first couple of weeks of Feb. Starting a small business in a bad economy was not the greatest idea I've had. It has required all my energy the last 6 weeks. I even stopped training. But I'm back running and the future looks bright. Thanks for the PM, Marla. I needed that inspiration to face you guys.

I'll scan the posts, but I hope we can move forward. I'm looking for ideas from you guys. I can direct you if you're looking for information, but there are amazing ideas and inspirations here from you.

Let me know your thoughts. Again, my sincerest apologies.

No problem....life can get crazy sometimes. The way I look at this forum is: we are all newbies...just sharing the story of our journey.
BTW, I saw the movie Food Inc. this weekend. What an eye opener. Being a phsysician I have always thought obesity is primarily the result of personal choice (maybe 80% of the time), but after seeing this documentary, I am now considering that percentage (might be lower).  You can also read "Omnivore's Dilemma", same thing just more detailed.
Fernando 

Fernando: OK I want to see the movie. Don't know where I can, but will include the book the next time I order from Amazon. I think at least 50% of the obesity problem is not choices, but metabolic. Here at home, we're looking at ways to get fresh and organic more into our diets. I live in the country so it's a little easier for me. We have a pig who desperately needs to go meet her maker. But have you ever tried to load a 400# pig into a trailer? Right now the score is Pig 3: Husband 0. One day we'll get our chops.

Marla; I'll be interested in what the nutrition coach tells you. I'm pretty OCD about my nutrition during training. It took me a while to work it out though.

Gotta run. Child #5 wants me to get out in the hottub before dark. Hard to say, "No". Ya'll keep up the good work.

Forgot to post my progress for the HIM distances.  I am amazed that people do these distances (and more!) in one shot.  Wow.

0:775:2000
7.25:28.25:56
0:0:13.1

Fernando - What's your next challenge going to be?

Maggie - How ya doing?

And Twylite - I think I may add a hot tub to my training program! ha!