TriAya's Group: SHUT like dog on steak, sorry! (Page 11)

Can you guys tell me what has happened to you in terms of your weight since you started training?

 Here are my stats (and a little background).  I would like to lose 10 pounds.  BTW...I am 5'5"

Before Pregnancy 1: 135

After Pregnancy 1: 133

8 Months After Pregnancy 2: 140

Now: 144

I know that I am not 'big' , but I am bigger than I need to be.  I can't fit in any of my clothes, and I don't have the money to buy all new ones.

Since I started training I have gained 2 pounds.  I have been working out regularly for 5 weeks now.  I know it's not long, but I must admit that I"m disappointed about the 2 pound weight GAIN.  Any similar experiences?  Did you eventually start losing?

Terri:  Congratulations!!  That's fabulous!  I eat pretty healthy.  Rarely do I eat anything fried or processed.  But...being the holidays and all...I have not done as well lately as I normally do.  I'm not doing the triathlons for weight loss, but it sure would be nice to lose the weight.  I guess I just figured that if I started working out I would lose weight.  I guess it's not going to be that easy. 

That is a great point. Then there is me, my diet sucks and eventually I will have to change it. I just happen to have lost weight because of the intense workouts. However I think I'm am reaching that area where it will come to a halt and a change of diet will be required. Don't laugh but this was what I ate for breakfast: 2 cups of coffee and one donut. For lunch I had a Subway BMT sandwich, chips, and a coke. Of course when i got back to my office someone put a tamale, salsa, guacamole and i couldn't turn it down. Dinner I had little Ceasars Pizza and wings. Yes I ran between lunch and dinner.

What's the point, my weight loss has come to a stop until my diet changes. That will be my New Years resolution. I'm not an expert or the one to give advice but eating better and increasing physical activity should get you what you want. As far as the details I leave that to others to share.

By the way i ran 4 miles today and my knee is hurting a bit. I'm going to soak in the tub. Oh yeah I ran with my fuel belt just to try it on and it was cool. 

LAURA on WEIGHT LOSS

Actually, Laura ... you're doing fine. Give yourself some credit. You are consistently working out, following your plan and logging your workouts, spilling the beans in here ...

You will notice two things: as your workouts get longer (still done at aerobic pace), that's when you'll really start to lose fat. The other thing is that you'll notice your clothes fitting better. The scale may not tip for a while, but trust me (and I know the others'll back me up on this), your body composition and the way you feel will definitely change. I know you've already seen fitness gains--you're getting better at the workouts: this is a direct sign of your biology changing! Weight loss is a trend best seen over months, not weeks (shoot, I can gain or lose 8-10 lbs in a day!), and tempered with an eye on how your body is changing.

And late 20s, early 30s ... big, big changes in metabolism. Even through my mid-20s all I had to do was giggle for a few extra minutes a day and I seemed to lose weight. NOW ... I gotta jiggle myself all over town just to break even!

By the way ... who DOES do well over the holidays?! This time of year, you ought to pat yourself on the back for simple damage control.

I think I may have said this in this thread (or another ... doggone I reply to a lot of posts!); the 'easy' first step is to write down everything you eat. That alone tends to make people lose weight. The next steps, from what you write down, will be obvious: there will be some easy changes you can make, and you pick one every week or so and make it.

What I'm doing, since my recovery (tater chips and Froot Loops!) is over, I'm publicly logging all my nutrition info. (GACK!!!!! This is a huge step for me). I'm still looking to drop 8 lbs. within the next few months, and then I'll reassess.

Hi Everyone,

I found a couple of video clips that I thought were quite good.  Hope you enjoy!

Alexander Popov swimming technique  - this video includes some really nice commentary about the stroke and the technique.

As of 2007, Popov still holds the world record for the long course men's 50 m freestyle with 21.64 s

Swim Smooth Visualization (Bill Kirby) 

Bill Kirby was an Australian freestyle and butterfly swimmer of the 1990s and 2000s, who won a gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney as part of the 4x200m freestyle relay team.

Tri and weight loss...my favorite non-favorite subject! 

I had lost about 20 pounds before I started training last year and then proceeded to lose another 30 once I kicked it into high gear.  I also did weight watchers for the first 35 pounds or so, then did it 'on my own'.  In July I hit an all time low, lower than my high school weight, and really haven't lost anything since then, which is a bummer on the scale. However, like Erin, I keep losing sizes in clothing.  I  am around 180 (it was slightly lower until the holidays) and am in a 12, 10 or sometimes 8. Never in my life have I worn any of those sizes.  I figured I would always be plus-sized.  Not so!  I think in July when I hit my low I was in a small size 14, and now 14 will not fit no way no how.  The toning really makes the difference.  I've always been BIG but instead of feeling big and fat, now I am feeling big and strong.  I have a lot more muscle definition than I ever have, even when I was a college athlete!  (I am still going to get a breast reduction, hopefully next winter.)

I've been in a weight loss challenge here on BT for months and months, yet haven't lost significantly during that time.  That's frustrating, but I do know progress is being made and being in the challenge helps to keep me honest, as well as logging on here and chatting with my BT friends.  I only recently spoke my weight out loud for the first time in my life.  Even when I was in labor, I made my husband leave the room when I had to tell them my weight.  Talk about nuts!

Once these darn holidays are over, I am going to get really serious about my diet.  I know that's where I make all the mistakes.  I do the training.  I eat the crap.  I don't lose.  I will be working with my naturopath on a good eating and supplementation plan, and probably will resume the no wheat/dairy/sugar plan which is what really drops the pounds for me.  I have to keep my paws off the kids' food.  That's my downfall!

Overall, I think tri has changed my body so much for the better.  I am even looking forward to my physical this year to see how the cholesterol and all those other numbers have gone down!  On a side note, I was watching The Biggest Loser finale last night, and was talking to hubby, noting that no matter how hard the women worked, the men always lose more due to hormones.  There's no getting around that, so we women just need to embrace the fact that curves are there for a reason and enjoy them!

More great discussion on wieght loss. Yanti is 100% correct. Although my wieght loss slowed to a stop over the last month my physical appearance has changed and my uniform fits so much better. I'm more confident about the way I look as well. Also i'm sure my wieght will go up again as I have added weightlifting to my routine starting this week. I just need to change my eating habits and that  is the hard part. 

Your uniform fits better? You looked like you were fitting it pretty dang well before! Pics, please!

Oh wait, wrong thread. Although I'm sure none of the fine ladies here would object ...

Phew. I'm finding it hard to get back into the swing of things after my training hiatus (both training and eating well). Seriously, if I weren't logging what I eat, I'd still be eating chips 'n' loops. And the training ... thank God everything's in the aerobic zone for base, or I would NOT be git'n 'er done.

LOL, give me some more time on the pics although I did enjoy your pics in your log. I have to admit that I have been bad about training in the lower heartrate zones. I think I will join the San Diego Triathlon Club in January so I can attend their track workouts and get feedback. You can tell by my log that I train in zone 4 most of the time and have a hard time holding back to a slower pace. Maybe I'm hard headed in this area and need to be sold on it more.

Exactly! Finally someone that understands me. LOL

Bummer I can't see these at work, will watch when I get home.

MEXICAN FOOD (oh, and base building )

Hector, you are loved and understood by many ... oh, and Mexican food ... my roommate and I have El Tarasco (mentioned frequently in my blog) on speed-dial ... you know the food is awesome 'cuz you can't order in English ... and by the time you walk the 200 yards there, it's ready ...

As for being sold on base building, check out these threads and this link:

http://www.duathlon.com/articles/1460 (Mark Allen, 6-time Ironman world champ, on base)

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=98385&start=1 (aerobic base building)

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=98555&posts=30&start=1 (how to lower running heart rate)

Thanks guys.  You all have given me hope that these pesky pounds will go away eventually if I eat right and continue training.

 I had another good walk/run this morning.  I really am starting to enjoy running.  What is happening to me??

Mwah ha ha -- HA HA HA ... you're becoming one of US ... the "pod people" ...

Oh yeah, and I love commenting on things I know nothing about--but I'm sure the moms will back me up on this--post-pregnancy pounds are particularly pesky to get rid of, and even more so after your second pregnancy. One year out is not very long at all. Continue being good to yourself, both in thought and deed.

x2

Yes, she speaks the truth

(speaking from experience - 3 kids here)

Beth! You should have shown me this before I screwed up my knee. I'm excited about these videos and the little bit I have learned and I can't put it into practice.

Just kidding! Seriously thanks for the link to You Tube. I never thought of looking there for videos to learn with. I really liked the touch and spin method as far as the flips go, especially since my pool is shallow. Bummer I have to wait till my knee gets better. It's like having the coolest electronic toy around but no batteries. Ok I'll stop whinning.

I think post-pregnancy pounds are harder to get rid of than anyone tells you.  In theory it seems you'll be able to get exercise and fresh air and eat right....but then reality hits and there's others who seem to need every moment of your time!  Keep working at it and it WILL go away. 

On a similar note, I am super frustrated tonight since I have to skip the spinning class in lieu of being mommy!  Is that bad? My son has been gone since Saturday and is due back any minute.  For me to leave now for the gym wouldn't be a good thing!  This week's workouts are all messed up and I feel it in my emotions.  Darn it!!!!!  Love the kids though, and can't wait to see him.  Hubby has a procedure tomorrow to make sure we don't have any more kids, though.  Hopefully I can sneak a run in before we leave for the doc in the morning.    He'll be off work thru the New Year, so after tomorrow I have no more excuses for missing workouts and will be diligent!!!!

(I stuck a photo from the 12k on Sunday in my album today.  I am a dork.  Repeat after me!)