DOWN for the Holidays! (Page 11)

Stumbled on this so I will join in a few days late.

Brandon, 30, 6'0", 179 at this mornings weigh in.  Goal is 170, but very healthy.  Currently training for a 20 mile race (run) next month and after that the St. George HIM.  I recently have been eating vegetarian and have seen a lot of weight come off as my overall nutrition has also improved. Two weeks ago I vowed to quit drinking soda and despite drinking a can yesterday I haven't slipped up.  I think that has helped me get more ton as well.  Thanks for letting me crash the party. This is great to keep me moving through grandma's pies and mom's fudge during the holidays!!!

The thing about running vs. swimming is that you actually will improve through repetition.  Swimming... you just swim a lot.  Yes, your endurance will improve, but speed doesn't seem to do so.

I can only hope I do crush the competition at my next tri... that's exactly my goal!

Have you ever looked into "Total Immersion" swimming? 

enders_shadow - 2012-10-26 3:26 PM

KateTri1 - 2012-10-26 2:25 PM

StartingToTri - 2012-10-26 2:17 PM

BigDH - 2012-10-26 1:11 PM

joemac3 - 2012-10-26 12:01 PM

Teejaay - 2012-10-26 10:36 AM I cannot view the spreadsheet. It says I do not have permission.

I had the same issue.

I am sorry, I don't know. Can you view the other spreadsheets?

If you are already a Google Docs user, you'll have to completely log out of your own stuff -- at least, that's what I had to do to be able to pull up the spreadsheet.

 You must first logout of your Google account and log into this Gmail account :

user name is btchallenge 
password is challengeforum2

THEN, after you log into this account.. come back to BT and click on the below spreadsheet link:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0An7ZkKfHG1L1dDJBeE5VOXN...

PS - another option, once you've finally made it in, is to share the spreadsheet with your normal gmail address, so you can access it without going in and out of the whole btchallenge rigamarole. That way it will be in your own google drive/google docs.

Hmm... I went to the spreadsheet, tried to click "share" but it's locked.. only with those with special permission can share it.. unless I am missing something.

No, but I will now go and find something on it.  :-)

BTW... added myself to the spreadsheet.  Where I'm more concerned with losing blubber than losing weight, I'll still track my weight.  :-)

Logs updated for today.

I decided to go to the gym and do a brick using a spin bike and a treadmill.  Spent an hour on the spin bike, and I don't think I ever will again.  The saddle on the thing was the most uncomfortable thing ever!!  And all 24 spin bikes had the same kind of saddle.  It was nice being able to clip into a stationary bike, though.

Yes, I was able to login to the spreadsheet via the "BTchallenge" account with no problems.

What I couldn't do was.. this

enders_shadow - 2012-10-26 3:26 PM  PS - another option, once you've finally made it in, is to share the spreadsheet with your normal gmail address, so you can access it without going in and out of the whole btchallenge rigamarole. That way it will be in your own google drive/google docs.

I found that I could not use that "share" feature. 

KateTri1 - 2012-10-26 11:14 PM

brash69 - 2012-10-26 7:47 PM katetri1.       just entered my info. and your name was on there already

Yes, I was able to login to the spreadsheet via the "BTchallenge" account with no problems.

What I couldn't do was.. this

enders_shadow - 2012-10-26 3:26 PM  PS - another option, once you've finally made it in, is to share the spreadsheet with your normal gmail address, so you can access it without going in and out of the whole btchallenge rigamarole. That way it will be in your own google drive/google docs.

I found that I could not use that "share" feature. 

sorry missed that part.  

i just now went in and clicked on the share button and entered my gmail email, then when in your  gmail click more at the top of the screen scroll down to docs,  on the left side you will see    

     my drive

     shared with me

click on shared with me and it will be there.  at least this is how i just did it,  in my email i did get an email from bt challenge stating that i was being shared a doc.

hope this helps

need some advice from the bt'ers.   i like my after breakfast before lunch bagel/peanutbutter snack but it is almost 500 cal.  what would you suggest i could replace it with. and no apples celery ect.... would like something different than fruit/veggies because for lunch all i have is a salad with tomato onion peppers and about 1/4 cup diced chicken/tuna 

Well, after being without a scale for nearly two months, I got tired of waiting for Steve and went out and bought one. It's probably accurate but both of us weighed 2 or 3 pounds more than normal. Oh well, I am going to run with it.

Got an easy 7 mile run in today, more of a jog/walk since I'm coming back from a hamstring injury. Then tried a short kettlebell workout, which was completely new and different.  And fun! 

We have a family bonfire tonight so I will have to work on my mantra!

I went for  20 mile bike this morning and am surprisingly tired

Got on the scale and no change, but I'm not surprised. I know the weightloss will prolly be slow going.

This group is good inspiration and contributed greatly my being able to meet my nutrition goals for this week.  

My main goal over the next few months is mostly about keeping consistent healthy eating habits during the journey to my Half in March. 

On the weekend I make a batch of homemade egg and cheese sandwiches to eat all week... wrap them in wax paper, put them in the fridge, and then when you're ready for it, microwave them for 25-30 seconds and yummy goodness!  

Here's the basic recipe I started with:  http://www.theyummylife.com/Egg_McMuffin

I've made some changes, but it's all about the same.  I use thin rye bread (just because that's my preference) and Egg Beater type eggs.  I skip the meat mostly because I'm lazy and don't feel like I need it and instead use a thicker slice of cheese.

I also bought one of the muffin top pans she talks about and that works out GREAT... a carton of the egg beaters is the exact right amount for 6 sandwiches.

They take only about 5 minutes of active time to put together + baking time for the eggs.

Satisfying and all for about 200 calories.

My last long run before tapering for the half marathon.  12 miles.  I may not be on PR pace (that was set on a flat course pre injury) but should be close to my course record for this race.  I'm good with that.

Celebrating my daughter's 17th birthday all weekend.  Easy to resist the cupcakes I made her cause they are laden with double stuff oreos and candy too (look like an owl)

My last long run before tapering for the half marathon.  12 miles.  I may not be on PR pace (that was set on a flat course pre injury) but should be close to my course record for this race.  I'm good with that.

Celebrating my daughter's 17th birthday all weekend.  Easy to resist the cupcakes I made her cause they are laden with double stuff oreos and candy too (look like an owl)

Multi grain english muffin is a lower calorie alternative to bagel.