Manatee Mentors 2014--CLOSED (begging & bribes MAY work) (Page 65)

Congratulations!

It's an hour later here in NM but I raise my cup o Tim Hortons to you. (Found it at the store, pretty excited bout that)

Wow! Killin it!

Well deserved!

I am not sure why, but I am kind of happy Russia managed to get top spot in the medal standings.

But I would bet Putin would trade that top spot for hockey gold.

That's really cool! Is it steel?

Go you!! I like how you're so casual about winning.

Congratulations!!!

Hi Manatees....sorry I have been a bad Manatee lately! I know it's been quite a while since I have posted. I skimmed through the last 15 pages or so that I've missed.

First just want to say hugs to TJ, Kate and Judi - so sorry to hear about everything you all are going through with your families.

Stacey - NSNG has been somewhat difficult for me, so I would by lying if I said it's an easy transition. It's definitely better for you and healthier for you so I try to think about that when I have a craving for something sugary. Giving up wheat has been no big deal for me, it's the processed sugars that's been rough. I love sweets. So I haven't completely given them up yet, just eating a lot less than I was before. A typical day of eating for my husband and I is something along these lines: breakfast - eggs and bacon (or sausage links) or sometimes we have a fruit smoothie with frozen berries and heavy whipping cream, lunch - spinach salad with high fat dressing and berries (strawberries, blueberries and raspberries are my favorites) dinner - some cut of meat (beef, pork or chicken) with steamed veggies in butter. So we are probably eating anywhere from 20-50 g of carbs a day. I still drink alcohol (wine and beer) which have both sugar and grains, but I am just not ready to give that up yet. So, it has been a slow transition for me. But I am convinced it's the way to go and the right way to be eating. I have lost just over 10 lbs since the first of the year and lots of body fat is gone. I can definitely see my shape changing. So I am happy with it so far! If you have any specific questions, please let me know.

Weather is finally looking a little better in Indiana...hubby and I were able to get out on the road yesterday with our bikes because the temp hit 50! Woo hoo! And man I will tell you what, riding on my bike vs riding on a stationary bike at the gym (what I've been doing all winter) is sooooo different. I could go forever at the gym and not feel tired, but yesterday I thought I would die after 10 miles. My arms were killing me from holding my weight. I don't think I sit on my bike right. I guess that just goes to show that I have a lot of work to do before my very first triathlon that is less than 2 months away!

I hope everyone who raced these past 2 weekends did well!

Ashley