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All that matters is that you keep coming back from the brink.  Maybe I am reading your message wrong, but are you suggesting that you are going to stop exercising for two weeks and that you are going to restrict calories for that same period in an attempt to drop 10 pounds?  I can certainly understand your frustration in that I too carry around a bit of extra weight.  However, do not get frustrated to the point that you stop exercising.  Modify your training if needed, but do not stop.

As for the other topic, I try to include my family in my training efforts and it does not happen much.  I train pretty much alone 99% of the time.

You are just one little decision from being back on the training path!!!

MM, You bring up a very interesting point and it is also a well told story.  There is a fine balancing act between training and managing calories.  With some, they feel the more then train, the more they can eat.  I am that way often.  However, the problem is that you tend to belileve that you are burning so many calories that you can eat whatever you would like.  This is just not the case.  There are weeks when I train plenty.  I then sometimes get on the scale at the end of the week and no movement or even worse I gain weight.  It is hard to find that balance.  I struggle with it often.  Just keep trying!!!!  The alternative, which you mention, is to do nothing or close to nothing.  I am not willing to go there, so I just keep trying! 

I like the conversation on weight...I'm pretty lucky as I only have a little to loose. Last night I told my husband I was going to get buff and get abs...he said I wouldnt stick to it. GAME ON..I am so competitive with others and myself! I'll have to decide what my reward is!

MM - Should we try to get a group going on here not only working out, but also eating well. I am going to go based on the Body for Life for women.  I even read it ...which is uncommon for ADHD people like me! I know "why" I want it.  It also relates to why I do Tris'. I do Tri's for my competitive side, but really a lot has to do with being in great shape. Being in great shape is probably my #1 priority being competitive in races is #2. I've come to realize I can't win everything...urh!!!!

One thing about the balance on food is that working out does make me WAY hungrier. Those weeks were I gave my MOJO away I wasn't even hungry.

 My challenge is lifting. I do not enjoy it, but I want the looks of doing it. MMMM>..can I buy it! Nope..so I better learn to like it!  I am going to commit to lifting...even if it means I do not run 3x a week.

Okay....that's my ramblings for the hour. I am suppose to be riding with the heavy hitters tonight, but it looks kind of windy...I may be a wimp!

later...

I AM GAME FOR A CHALLENGE!!!

 MAYBE WE COULD MAKE IT A COMBINATION OF WEIGHT, TRAINING GOAL HOURS MET AND INSPIRES TOO OTHERS SO THOSE WHO DON'T NEED TO LOSE AS MUCH WEIGHT (NOT ME) HAVE A GOAL AS WELL.  THAT WOULD HELP KICK UP OUR GROUP AS WELL.

WHOSE IN?

I am of course in.

Jana - I'm in the same boat as you. Most people say I don't need to loose weight...but I have high expectations for this soon to be 35 year old body! Like..I'd like to look like a 21 year old! With a few exceptions since I've had kids.

Sounds like we all have different goals which is good. I do think a combo would be good.

ctnord

My weekend is FILLED with family stuff so I am  just going to try and squeeze in anything I can...nothing "planned" technically other than trying to find some time for something.

 I did get in a small run this morning before work though.

Jana - if you want muscles you've got to lift weights. You can do some now, but it could be a good idea for the off season. BFL which Ctnord mentioned would be a good place to get an idea of the different ways to pump iron. Personally I love it, but it doesn't burn the fat!

Well, actually it does!!!  I am a strong proponent of lifting.  I know there are others that would say that triathletes do not need to lift.  I am not your typical triathlete.  I am a former football/basketball player that has lifted my entire life.  I feel good when I lift a couple times a week and even better when I do some good core workouts.  Building toneness or lean muscle mass is important to the body.  Muscle burns more calories than fat or than not having muscle.  While I am not looking for "beach muscles", I do want to be strong enough to swim, bike and run well or as best I can.  So there is a place in your training for strentgh/core training and it will help to burn calories.  So do it!!

I see that there is some talk about a challenge.  I think we should all give it some thought over the long weekend and see if we can come up with something.  I certainly could use a little extra motivation to lose a few pounds during July, and a little extra push on the training front would be nice as well.

Enjoy the holiday!!!

My plans involve working at our first Tour De Plymouth which my bike club is sponsoring. We have two distances with the longer being 60+ miles. We are hoping for a good turn out. Timing is good with Ragbrai at the end of July.

I am on vacation for the next week! Yahoo...going about an hour away to a lake/slash waterpark hotel. Nothing major, but it will be fun. I will be swimming and running for sure!

Have a great long weekend...keep it safe!

 Ctnord

All right I have given this challenge idea some thought and this is what I have come up with…everyone who wants to participate sets goals in the following 4 categories for the next four weeks. 

• Run (distance or time training)
  
• Swim (distance or time training)
  
• Bike (distance or time training)
  
• Weightloss (total loss or percent of weight lost)

You can mix and match distance or time training for your goals it does not matter, and I know not everyone is trying to lose a ton of weight (not me) but surely you wouldn’t mind dropping 1-2 lbs or just sub in another form of workout goal (strength, core, abs etc...).

The fifth category will be for the number of inspires given to the other people in the challenge with a goal of 3 (subject to vote) per week per person.

Each category is equally weighted at 2 points each for meeting your goal.  If you exceed your goal you can get a little more, if not, you get a little less.

Hit all of your goals and get a total of TEN points, exceed them and the sky is the limit…. highest points wins. (But we all win by participating)

Now of course you have to set your own goals appropriately, but that is not an issue cause you can only cheat yourself.

How do we track all of this you ask???? Well I have already created a spreadsheet that will do all of it for us. 

All that is left is for everyone to chime in his or her thoughts, pick a start date (I vote ASAP) and let the games begin!!!

The "subject to vote" was referring to if everyone thinks the three inspires per week per participant is a good amount.

 I have to come up with my goals, yours look great.

Congrats on the brick...I always feel so accomplished when I do one. 

When I'm done swimming, I take about 10 sec. to stand up and focus on an object about 25 yards away.  It helps my equilibreum (sp?) get back in check before I take off to do whatever's next.

Don't know about those fevers.  The only time I've ever felt like that, I had a kiddo about 8 months later.