kaqphin (Super Cat's) Mentor group - CLOSED (Page 9)

Wow!  I am completely impressed.  Congrats!

Last year, I went for an open water swim, in a wet suit (sleeveless) and the water was 54 degrees.  About 350 yards into it, I had to be pulled out of the water for signs of hypothermia.  I am sure that felt like a warm pool, compared to what you swam in! 

So I can jump in damn cold water, and have no problem going for a ride or run in the rain.  But I can't seem to motivate myself to do some core work in my nice cozy bedroom or at the gym.  I have no excuse, I even have an exercise ball in my room! 

Help!! 

I think thats because its at home so easy to put off.... Any way of setting up a penalty and reward type system to it?

If i do my core this week I will....  dont know, buy a bar of chocolate or get my nails done or something?  

Heya folks...and way to go Jeni.  I get grumpy when the indoor pool isn't as warm as I'd like...I don't think I could do an OWS this time of year.

So I started eating healthier today (not gonna use the d-word...no siree).  After my birthday food blowout yesterday (let's just say most people could easily live a week on what I consumed yesterday calorie-wise), I was actually looking forward to it.  I'm a tad hungry (not helped by the fact I forgot my apple so no fruit with lunch) but I'll live.  I'm trying to be good but not too over the top (like I got full fat feta because I like it ... a few calories and grams of fat savings aren't worth it on that one to me).  Anyway, I'm posting my nutrition in my logs if anyone wants to take a gander.  And yes, I seem to have a love of fat (although really most of it is good fat) and yes I have an even greater love of salt.  If I can't have sugar (and I'm diabetic, so really shouldn't), I'll have salt (just don't tell my doctor).

Did everyone see the thread in the main triathlon discussion about swim workouts (since that was a topic not long ago)?  There was a link in there to a cool website called Swim Plan (swimplan.com) that gives you customized swim workouts based on your fitness/ability (or as near as it can guess).  Looks promising if you are like me and can never figure out what to do or are sick of just swimming and swimming with nothing different tossed in.  I figure I'll take the good of what they suggest (you get a plan daily so unless you swim daily you could always pick and choose) and throw out the rest.

Hope all you guys joining me with improving your nutrition this new year are doing well so far!

I also started my healthy eating yesterday.  I happened to find a food journal that I started in Sept and saw that I have gained 20 pounds in the past 4 months.  I didn't seem that way because most all of my clothes still fit, so I suppose it was an all over thing.  I had the realization I am in worse shape now then when I started this a year ago.  So, my 2008 goals are to lose 30 pounds with consistent training and healthy eating as well as completing all of my races.  My plan it to do some form of something everyday and stick to 1,200-1,500 calories a day with healthy, nutritious food.  I figured if I don't do it now, the weight is just going to continue to go up and it will be harder later on.  This is the major reason why I joined the mentor group, to help keep me accountable and consistent.

Woowhoo for healthy eating!

Ok, I'll admit I was the first to fall off the wagon.  Last night I had dessert with dinner! and I went back for a second cookie!, but I only had about a half a cup of ice cream so at least I attempted to limit myself of something!

Ok.. goal for today- NO DESSERT!!!   And you all have permission to throw rotten eggs at me or something if I give in.

Hey Cool Kids from Super Cat's Group

Just dropped by to say that it looks like you guys are off to a great start.

Gonna be great to watch you all smashing your goals and tearing up the racing season.

Cheers

Wow sounds like everyone is up and going wow!!! Im back to work on Monday and hoping the routine will get me back on track...

Dont worry about occasionally having that extra cookie as long as you get right back on plan youll do great! 

Hey ya'll, so I'm back to work now, vacation over...blah.  Anyhow, I too started the healthy eating, and have worked out a full training plan and all.  Oh, saw that the swimplan.com was mentioned and I used it today.  I have a plan to follow starting next week, but needed one for tonight.

Congrats to everyone signing up for races...my first one ever is 8 March--a sprint.  Really, the bulk of my season is between 13 Jan and 30 Mar, and then end the season with a HIM in Oct. I think I'll do some sprints or an oly in the middle somewhere, but there is too much other stuff in life going on to truly plan it all...

For the healthy eating stuff for everyone, I HIGHLY recommend trying to focus your carbs on whole grains or whole foods in general.  I cannot overemphasize how much real food compared to refined food will totally help out your total health! Just my two cents from my past years of experience (and 20 lbs less and way healthier).  Keep up the good work all!

Hurray for small victories!

I walked past the homemade lemon cake at dinner.  Granted, that is easier to resist than the chocolate cookies and ice cream of last night. 

No rotten eggs headed my way today at least  

Great job Melissa!  I have also debated setting up the personal trainer.  I hope it goes really great for you!

I have signed up for 2 of my triathlons, and I have 1 more to go.  I will do at least 3 tri's and up to 6, depending on how I feel. 

Hope everyone is doing well!

I hope it goes great today Melissa.  And yay for salt water pools... I smell like chlorine right now, I think I'm starting to like it.

Pam- JUST SAY NO TO CHIPS!!