RFP GROUP 2013 - CLOSED (Page 14)

Tim - it is great to be back let me tell you. Your ideas sound great and I am going to start thinking about how I might be able to implement them. I love the idea of having kids/vols taking care of your nutrition needs during a pee break - great idea. In NY and NJ I was worried about my bike still being there when I got out of the toilet .

KC

Hey Team,

hope everybody is well and those who have been sick or injured are starting to feel better.

I just came from my doctor's office with some great news. Prior to going on the Whole30 eating plan I had elevated cholesterol and my blood sugar levels were bordering on type II diabetes, my blood pressure was in the normal to high range and well my weight was weightier. Just found out that my cholesterol and blood sugar levels have come well down into the normal range, my blood pressure is now perfect, and my weight is starting to fall off. About the only things to watch are my kidney function and thyroid which can be elevated because of the meds I'm on. I also got strict instructions to stay well hydrated, so KC looks like I'll be stopping for regular pee breaks on the bike too!! Hehehe.

But seriously this is great news for me as I have really struggled with my health mentally and physically for a very long time. Also being told that the bipolar meds can cause obesity, heart problems and diabetes didn't help, but I guess I am living proof that you can reverse the damage you've done to yourself through binge eating and not giving a sh*t about life. I've also proved you can lose weight on these meds if you are disciplined enough. My psych doc told me last week I was a role model, been a long time since I've heard that and it felt pretty good too, she'll be stoked when she hears about my blood results.

I've decided I'm going to splurge on a Garmin 910XT to celebrate. I bought a Polar RS300X, but the GPS device is huge and after reading a review on the 910XT I'm convinced it will really help me with my training, not only the HR stuff, but also the intervals you can program, the open water swimming function and the various settings and alarms etc. I rang the store where I got the Polar from and they are happy to swap them and all I need do is pay the difference. Next to my bike this will be the most expensive thing I've bought, but I think it will pay me back in buckets and besides, I've earned it!

Hope everyone has a great finish to the week and an even better weekend!

Hey Team,

hope everybody is well and those who have been sick or injured are starting to feel better.

I just came from my doctor's office with some great news. Prior to going on the Whole30 eating plan I had elevated cholesterol and my blood sugar levels were bordering on type II diabetes, my blood pressure was in the normal to high range and well my weight was weightier. Just found out that my cholesterol and blood sugar levels have come well down into the normal range, my blood pressure is now perfect, and my weight is starting to fall off. About the only things to watch are my kidney function and thyroid which can be elevated because of the meds I'm on. I also got strict instructions to stay well hydrated, so KC looks like I'll be stopping for regular pee breaks on the bike too!! Hehehe.

But seriously this is great news for me as I have really struggled with my health mentally and physically for a very long time. Also being told that the bipolar meds can cause obesity, heart problems and diabetes didn't help, but I guess I am living proof that you can reverse the damage you've done to yourself through binge eating and not giving a sh*t about life. I've also proved you can lose weight on these meds if you are disciplined enough. My psych doc told me last week I was a role model, been a long time since I've heard that and it felt pretty good too, she'll be stoked when she hears about my blood results.

I've decided I'm going to splurge on a Garmin 910XT to celebrate. I bought a Polar RS300X, but the GPS device is huge and after reading a review on the 910XT I'm convinced it will really help me with my training, not only the HR stuff, but also the intervals you can program, the open water swimming function and the various settings and alarms etc. I rang the store where I got the Polar from and they are happy to swap them and all I need do is pay the difference. Next to my bike this will be the most expensive thing I've bought, but I think it will pay me back in buckets and besides, I've earned it!

Hope everyone has a great finish to the week and an even better weekend!

Simone - Your doing awesome! Keep it up. Your health is very important and you are a role model because you did something about it. One thing that I learned is that it is easy to lose weight but if you don't change your life style, the weight will come back. I gained 60LBS since I got married and now I am fighting to get back to normal. I'm not there yet but I will keep trying.

So go ahead and splurge, buy that Garmin because you have earned it....

Gil

Hey Team,

hope everybody is well and those who have been sick or injured are starting to feel better.

I just came from my doctor's office with some great news. Prior to going on the Whole30 eating plan I had elevated cholesterol and my blood sugar levels were bordering on type II diabetes, my blood pressure was in the normal to high range and well my weight was weightier. Just found out that my cholesterol and blood sugar levels have come well down into the normal range, my blood pressure is now perfect, and my weight is starting to fall off. About the only things to watch are my kidney function and thyroid which can be elevated because of the meds I'm on. I also got strict instructions to stay well hydrated, so KC looks like I'll be stopping for regular pee breaks on the bike too!! Hehehe.

But seriously this is great news for me as I have really struggled with my health mentally and physically for a very long time. Also being told that the bipolar meds can cause obesity, heart problems and diabetes didn't help, but I guess I am living proof that you can reverse the damage you've done to yourself through binge eating and not giving a sh*t about life. I've also proved you can lose weight on these meds if you are disciplined enough. My psych doc told me last week I was a role model, been a long time since I've heard that and it felt pretty good too, she'll be stoked when she hears about my blood results.

I've decided I'm going to splurge on a Garmin 910XT to celebrate. I bought a Polar RS300X, but the GPS device is huge and after reading a review on the 910XT I'm convinced it will really help me with my training, not only the HR stuff, but also the intervals you can program, the open water swimming function and the various settings and alarms etc. I rang the store where I got the Polar from and they are happy to swap them and all I need do is pay the difference. Next to my bike this will be the most expensive thing I've bought, but I think it will pay me back in buckets and besides, I've earned it!

Hope everyone has a great finish to the week and an even better weekend!

Hmmm thinking seriously about volunteering at IM Oz in May so I can sign up for 2014. My mum's sister lives in Port Macquarie so it would be a good chance for her to visit and for me to check out the course and atmosphere of an IM. Also wondering, how do the early entries work for volunteers?? I would hate to miss out!

KC, glad you have turned a corner!  The flu sounds awful this year!!

And congrats on your weight loss along with all the other health improvements, Simone!!  That is fantastic news!  Such a great reward for all that hard work you put in...  You absolutely deserve a 910xt! 

I myself am really hoping to lose 10 lbs over the next few months.  I have been working out consistently for the past 2 years or so and have been eating relatively "clean" but any weightloss has sort of hit a standstill.  I'm attempting to cut out alcohol (have not had a drink since 12/29) to "shock my system" and see if it gives my metabolism the kickstart it needs!  Also feeling the need to detox after the holidays!  I'm definitely a social drinker so this is a HUGE challenge for me!  I'm going to see if I can stay on the wagon for a month to see if it helps me lose any lbs...  Will keep you all posted!

Whats relatively clean?  

If your caloric intake is close to your calorie burn then maybe you're plateauing with your fitness.  You may want to think about adding in some strength training (like bodybuilding not just  functional core stuff or body weight exercises).  

Lean muscle is healthy, can help up VO2max, endurance sport economy --- more power = less strokes/strides/spins with the same effort to go further --- and at a minimum it will positively impact body composition which is significantly more important than cutting weight in my opinion.  

Really shouldn't impact other training except for the first few weeks when there will be an adjustment period.  A good protein drink helps out there.  

Or you could up the intensity/volume of your workouts as you may not be burning off as much as you think.

question on bike chain cleaning and gear set cleaning and such.  read some conflicting things that say cleaning the chain is crazy you should just wipe it down and lube and when it gets decrepit replace it.  others say clean with de-greaser and all that nonsense but that seems kind of counter intuitive for stuff with internal lubrication and moving parts moving on things with internal lubrication and moving parts that may or may not have a cool paint job.  

could really care less about replacing a chain a few times a year.  just means fewer trips to the bar.  more concerned with wearing out my gear-set as that would cause all manner of irritation.  

swim went well this morning.  pretty confident i will not have a catastrophic event with that aspect and i was legitimately concerned a few weeks ago.  just keep swimming... just keep swimming... 

Here's a training question for you all...

Do you get sore? I have been working out pretty hard and I don't get sore. Am I pushing hard enough? Should I be sore after a hard day?

Pierce

The 310 is a pretty impressive watch.  Just got one myself. 

Plateauing is kind of irritating in any respect.  But as long as you step back, look at what you are doing and have some specific goals moving forward you should be able to sort it out.  Weight can be kind of misleading sometimes and it is tough to ignore the scale. There isn't a magic bullet once you get to a certain point unfortunately.  And eventually if you are healthy, feel good and are satisfied where you are at racing wise what more could you ask for?

AJ - I think it all depends on what type of environment you ride in.  The dirtier your chain is the more dirt and grime it is gonna accumulate and cause that wear on your gearing.  I can usually tell when I need to clean it by how dirty my hand is when I touch it.  I use the chain degreaser and "White Lightning".  I make a habit out of doing this before a race - probably just to make me feel like I am actually doing something productive haha