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Doug - Damn glad to have you. Your marathon total at that weight its really impressive!  I'm sorry to hear about IMLP but I would imagine that when you enter your next IM and more importantly complete it, you will more fit and more knowledgable.  

I totally agree with you about the willingness to spend more money on quality beer.  When I think back to what I was drinking in college - I am almost ashamed.  Now, since every calorie counts, why waste them and more importantly your money on crappy beer.  Plus, the better the beer, the more it motivates you to get your workouts in...

As for weight loss - I'm more than happy to work with you.  But the fact is that a supportive group is one of the most important parts of any one's weight loss journey.  Having a supportive wife is huge, but I know that if the members of this group support you as much as my mentor group supported me last year, you will really have an advantage in your weightloss journey.

PS - Not sure about the marathon total.  I've run 1... Hoping to do 2 this year.  Please hold me accountable.

Lenny - This is the year when you will complete a triathlon!  Make working out a priority, stay connected to this mentor group, and enlist the help of your wife and friends and I promise you it will happen.  The fact that your wife loves to run is huge.  When the baby comes - you'll need to figure out who will watch the baby while the other works out.  Better yet, buy a jogging stroller and take the bambino out for a run.  Not only will you be working out but you'll also be earning tons of brownie points by giving your wife some down time.

I too am a hop head - but we'll need to talk about fruit beers.  There are a lot of bad fruit beers (I just had a Peche lambic by Lindemens - and that was awful!), but I think there are some decent one out there.

Good luck to you this year!

 David

Kevin and DH - thanks for the kind words.  

But I wanted to copy Kevin's post because it's what we are all going to need to do in order for the group to support everyone to the maximum.  The fact is - you aren't accountable to me - you are accountible to each other.  The more support you give to each other, the more you cheer each other on - the more each member will reach out to you and help you as you put in the work.  It's those mutual connections that make it impossible to give up because you aren't just giving up on yourself but you are letting the rest of the team down.  

So make it a goal to 1) update us each day on your progress or challenges, 2) write at least 1 supportive not to a member of the BDAS!

As in an hour and forty minutes.  Wow, that's pretty bad-a$$.  I'm now inspired, my spin bike sessions are like 45-50 minutes tops.  Next week, my new goal is to do over an hour on the thing.  Thanks for the motivation.

Okay here is my story. Joined a 6 week weight loss challenge with family and friends in May of 2009...won that but decided to keep going. Dropped around 90lbs. Needed something to stay motivated so I entered a sprint triathlon in June of 2010. Liked it so much I did 1 more sprint and 2 olympics. 2012 did a oly and a sprint and a half marathon.

Swim: probably my strongest even though it doesn't feel like it. Bike: Lots of room for improvement. Run:did I mention I hate running?? Not the best but not the worst. I am looking for big improvements in my bike and run this year. Time will tell.

Currently have my 10 yr old son doing triathlons, my wife and 5 yr old daughter are doing one this year.

I love beer and beer loves me!

I am not sure If I can be any lazier..has not been warmer then -6F the past couple of days. I have been drinking plenty o' IPA's!

Have a great Christmas everyone!

Hello Everyone!!

I would love to be in this group.  There is nothing like support and accountability from others to keep me on task!

Name:  Elizabeth

Story:  I used to run x-country and track about 25 years ago and 20 pounds lighter. :/ I have only recently started exercising regularly again. It was a struggle getting used to the new limits of my body. But the running is coming back and I have been relatively injury free by taking it slow. I never really thought that a triathlon would be something I was interested in until I realized that I had to cross train if I was going to be able to keep running. So I dusted off my bike and took swim lessons over the summer. I have never been much of a swimmer, but I am excited to say that I have made some good progress. I figured out bilateral breathing, and I am no longer so freaked out about getting to the other side of the pool, that I can relax and enjoy what I am doing. At any rate, I figured if I am swimming, bicycling, and running, there really is no reason not to look into doing a tri (except that I have heard that they are addictive!) Some addictions are worth risking!  I've been lurking around this site, MFP forums, and other corners of the interebs looking for much information as possible - would love advice and support and will try to provide the same! 

Family Status. live with my sweetheart of 15 years

Current Training: Run 2X, Bike 2X, Swim 2X with one day rest.

This Year's races:  5K in November, 5K in December

2013 races:  HITS Napa Valley Sprint (April 2013) is the only one I have signed up for so far.

Weight Goal: I would love to drop about 10 pounds, but this has not been an active priority for me lately.  

Hello Everyone!

Happy Sunday!

GOALS FOR THE WEEK

SWIM: Well, I am kind of out of luck for swimming this week. The community pool I go to is closed. I have heard that there is one in the next town over that opens on the 27^th I am going to have to confirm that is the case. If this is the case I can get in at least one swim.

RUN: tweeked a hip flexor muscle the beginning of last week. I rested a couple of days, but came back too soon. I am going to take a couple of days off running for good measure this time.

BIKE: Looks like this will be my focus for the week. Should be spotty weather most of the week. I am going to set up the trainer for today. I may be able to get a couple of outdoor rides in around the rain (Monday, Thursday, and Friday look best) Indoor workout 40 min. Outdoor 6 miles – extra hill repeat

DIET: Time to get back in the habit of tracking my calories.

BEER: This should be one of the goals, right? Well, I thinking a happy hour on Friday is in order if I nail the above. Local sports bar carries a local amber that I am fond of: Napa Smith I feel I have to support breweries since wine is the preferred beverage around these parts.

All this cold talk...and I was complaining about having to wear long pants for my walk  

Today was a long walk, 1:44:06, 6.09mi. It sure felt good on the knees to take a run break and so I am adding in some walking.  This week I'm shooting for 3x long (1hr+) walks, 3x runs, 3x aerobics, and atleast 1 day in a pool.  I almost took a photo of the sun setting over the water while I was out on my walk but figured why rub it in, lol

Now what was the question about the arctic conditions in a garage?

Alex 

DQ

Races this year

1. EarthDay 5k in april - I will sign up next week
2. Tough Mudder in July - Maybe
3. Granite Man Triathlon sprint - Aug 3 my goal
4. Minneapolis 10k or 10 mile in Oct. 

Goals for the Week

1. Eat healthy and track it on my fitness pal
2. Run/Walk on the treadmill x3
3. Bike one day this week

Ian

I use it on my android smartphone. I like that I can scan the bar codes of the items im going to eat and edit the portions accordingly. 

Today was a good day.  Had trouble sleeping last night (4hrs total) but still managed to get my butt to the gym.

Run:  broken 5k in 33:48

Swim: Restarted wk1 of the 0-1650 training with 700yds in 22 min.

Goals for the week:

Bike: Go to spinning 3 times.  Went once about a year ago...just started walking normal again. 

Run: 3 UNbroken  5k's. 

Swim: Hit the pool 4 times. 

Beer: Hoptimum Imperial by Sierra Nevada aka hop heavan (10.45% alc).  Also just heard the Dog Fish makes a 120 minute IPA. So that may be my treat for this saturday after I acheive my training goals and of course the household duties.

Loving this group so far.  Its great to be able to communicate with like minded individuals.

Hmm dogfish makes some great IPA's!

Nice job on getting working out!

Ontherun - 2012-12-23 5:56 PM just had to chime in. It sounds like you are a drinking group with a triathlon problem .

Could go either way....

Thanks for the update on the beers.  These are two that I've not tried.  I've had Torpedo from Sierra and the 90 min. from dogfish.  Gives me a reason to go to the beer store aka the candy store in the new year.

Great goals for next week too. 

Bobby - Congrats on the fantastic year and for losing all that weight.  When you think of 85 pounds in terms of butter - that's 340 sticks of butter lost...most impressive.

Glad you are joining the group because I could really use your help.  I've lost the same amount of weight as you did and I've been struggling to stay on track.  I took a few weeks off in November and December and found myself sneaking back into the bad habits that got me in trouble in the first place - not exercising and eating way to much.  Like you, I'm motivated by big goals like races, and the off season as been tough.  Sound familiar?  Hope so, because I'd love some mutual accountibility.

Also love your gusto for beer (even fruity beers - hear that Kevin and Thor!!  You'll fit in well here.

Good Luck!

Dave

Welcome to the party, Justin.  Had to look up the word Slainte that you ended your post with.  The website says its a toast that means health.  Do I have it right?

Congrats on the bambino.  I've got three kids and they're all I talk about too - except for my passion for S/B/R and beer.  I commend you on your realization that you need to take your health seriously or else it will have a negative impact on your family.  I had the same realization - but putting that realization into reality is tough work.  With all the dad's in the group, I'm sure you will have a lot of support in finding that kids/work/life/exercise balance.

Also agree with you about Guinness on tap - heavenly stuff!

Taj: You made the cut and we are glad to have you!  Congrats on your engagement!

Love the part about being the Sith lord of gaining weight - well put.  I'm sure the stress of your job and the hours you log don't make keeping the weight off easy but this group can help.  It also sounds like you're turning into 1 hell of a runner.  I will need your help this year getting faster.

Good luck this year!

Dave

Taj: You made the cut and we are glad to have you!  Congrats on your engagement!

Love the part about being the Sith lord of gaining weight - well put.  I'm sure the stress of your job and the hours you log don't make keeping the weight off easy but this group can help.  It also sounds like you're turning into 1 hell of a runner.  I will need your help this year getting faster.

Good luck this year!

Dave

Charles - I have the same fear because I don't want to go back either.  Earlier this week, I ate like a pig and enjoyed every minute of it.  I've been good the last few days, but I know that I'm going to eat well on Christmas (planning on cooking a beef roast with asperigas and mashed potatoes with peppermint stick icecream and home made chocolate sauce - I'm drooling just thinking about it!) and I'M OK with that... because I promised myself that on December 26 I will get back on the wagon and make better food choices.  I've also been exercising more to compensate for all the food - so I've almost been breaking even.

Make the most of the holiday - and then get back at it when the holiday is over.

justinfss - 2012-12-23 4:20 PM Well its minus 15 celcius here, and there is about 2 meters of snow outside my door...but all you go-getters are already making me feel lazy. Since I plan on indulging tomorrow evening at our friends place, I am thinking a Xmas Eve morning run is in order.... is there a formula for distance ran = beverages allowed ? if so what would four Boreal Rouge beers and one glass of Lagavulin 18yr equal in Km's?

Justin - Lagavulin 18 is so good that it almost shouldn't count... unfortunately it and the Boreal does. (I tried Boreal this summer on a canadian beer tour and liked it).  

Here is how I do the math - 30 minute jog = 2 beers (you Candians and your kilometers... So looks like you'll need to put in about 75 minutes to drink guilt free.)  It will be worth it!