Too Big to Tri? (Page 2)

Do it. 

Hang loose. 

Looser. 

A little looser. 

That's it. 

Doesn't that feel better?

Noony -

Training for a Sprint will be a great way to lose weight and as someone else on this thread already mentioned will give you something to focus on besides calories.  Just think, come September, you'll be motivating someone else thinking of doing the same thing!  Actually, you're already motivating a lot of folks just by thinking about.  You go girl!

Thanks for bringing this thread back up.....I didn't realize it had been so long ago. 

 
This will be my third tri season.  Weight comes off each season but I'm having trouble maintaining fitness and motivation year round.  I feel like I start over each season.  I'd like this season to be different so I'm working on focusing on goals to help maintain fitness and diet so this becomes a year round lifestyle.

Thanks for the well wishes.....weight loss is a constant battle and journey for me but triathlon training has definitely been a great addition to my life.  I'm certainly more fit than I would be on the couch and I love the BT community! 

Definitely race! I am 5'11" and 280. I have done 6 sprints and have seen women larger than I am racing as well. The run is usually the hardest for those of us who are overweight...but walking is allowed. I can run the 5K but occasion aches and pains have caused me to walk portions (like in yesterday's race).

There is a huge amount of support out there. Also, I don't know if you've read Jayne Williams' book "Slow, Fat Triathlete" but is very inspirational and helped me decide to get out there and race at my size!

Good Luck!!!

TOO BIG?!?!  Is there such a thing?  When I started all of this I was 295lbs.  and 35% BF.  And I was a guy which made the BF% worse because I do not have the naturally hot boobs and butt of the ladies(well I was not supposed to anyway).  Biggest advise I can offer is stay the course and build slow.  Not just training, but in all aspects of the lifestyle change.  You are not going to go from bad eater and exerciser to good eater and fitness queen overnight.  Let things build on themselves.  Start by eliminating or just reducing some of the really bad stuff.  Once undercontrol try to work on the next thing.  You can absolutely do it.  Trust me, if i can anyone can.  After 2.5 years I am down 80 pounds, 21% BF and looking and feeling much better.  Also no french fries in 27 days and counting.  woo hoo

1 side effect is none of your clothes will fit but that even gives you the excuse for a new wardrobe.

I've raced at a heavier weight than you since I've been doing tri's.  Anywhere between 270-280 usually.  I'm 5'10" though...

If I can do this, anyone can.  I am about the most un-athletic person on the planet.