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05 May 2012

Weigh-in: 130.8 lb

lost so far: 4.2 lb

still to go: 15.8 lb

Diet followed reasonably well

add comment losing 3.3 lb a week

04 May 2012

Day 9: Killer Spin Class - First Time

Triathlon Training - Is it all Mental?

Last night I took my first spin class as a prerequisite to triathlon training. I had to go at my own pace even though the coach was cranking up the resistance. He kept pushing me and I felt like I was on the Biggest Loser. I didn't want to quit and I did my best. Next time will be better, I hope. Padded shorts will help. I need to find my rhythm and position so I don't feel the pressure around my knees.

This is serious cardio burning 500 calories a class. There were a lot of people in the class, some around my age, and if they can do it, I can do it too. "They've been doing it forever.", the instructor said. Good to know. Where's the beginners like me?

He thought I did fine and we met with the rest of the team who had just finished 16 weeks of training. They are going to do open swim, which means swimming outdoors, in May, which is really cold. I need to get a wet suit. Can't I start out with laps in the pool? The swim clinic is just up my ally. What a plunge!

There will be open runs starting at 6AM. The time doesn't scare me. These guys have been running together for 16 weeks. I don't run yet. I downloaded the C25K Free app which will pace me, 3 days a week, on my iPhone, letting me know how many minutes to walk and then to run, in eight weeks. Then I can run with these guys. They will inspire me to work harder. It's good to workout with people more advanced so there's a lot of learning.

The coach told me I needed to get a road bike and they are riding long distances on the LIE this weekend. Is he kidding? I'd rather do spin and get my cycle legs before hitting the highway. Is it even safe? Can't I use my trail bike in the back of the garage that still has the kid's baby seat in the back? That's how long it's been. They are teenagers now.

I have my work cut out for me and my plan is to work on at least one area a day, preferably two. Something every day no matter what. I will swim, spin and C25K on my own, until I get some mileage under my belt, and hope there are other beginner triathlons who will go at my pace. I will work my way up to playing with the big boys.

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03 May 2012

Day 8: No one cares what you're eating

What will it feel like later if I eat this?

Today, at work, we had a May Celebration breakfast, and there were bagels, mini muffins and all kinds of goodies. I love that stuff and could easily fill my plate if this was another lifetime. I could have eaten fruit, which was a healthier option, but I wasn't hungry.

Because I'm easily tempted, my first response was to have a bagel. I haven't had them in a long time, they might be mini, and I deserve a treat for all the diligence. Then I reconsidered. I've been diligent and it's paying off. It's not like I never had a bagel before. And then the biggie, what will it feel like later?

Traditionally, carbs don't agree with me. They trigger eating more carbs and sugar, the last thing I need right now. So I didn't. I sat with my back to the food and drank coffee. In a room full of 20 people, there was only one other person not partaking in the feast. Someone asked her why she wasn't eating and she said maybe she'll get something so nonchalantly. No one cared what I was eating and that has been my experience.

Lesson: Eat whatever you want or don't want. People only care what they are eating.

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02 May 2012

Day 7: In the Habit of Developing Good Habits

Triathlon Training - If Not Now, When?

There are positive changes in my life and it feels great. I've added good habits and let go of those that haven't served me.

My biggest shift is in personal development. As a continuous learner, I enjoy taking classes and seminars. Now, every day, I read at least 10 pages from personal growth books and listen to inspirational CDs for at least 15 minutes. I barely watch TV anymore.

I'm starting to see more weight loss as I shift to healthier foods, no gluten, mostly fruits and vegetables, drinking plenty of water, not eating late at night, exercising in the morning and the evening, and getting enough sleep. I enjoy cooking and planning meals. It helps with time management, staying organized and keeps me on track.

My relationships are improving as I choose to be a better listener, more patient and tell the people I love how much I appreciate them. I am also speaking up about what's important to me and focusing on my needs instead of worrying about everyone else or what they will think.

At work, I am more energized, making calls, doing the work, attracting new business and generating more revenue, in an authentic way. In the evenings, I am blogging and enjoying the community interaction. My friends and I brainstorm and encourage each other to grow our businesses. The hard work is paying off as momentum builds.

Each day, new opportunities arise that either move me forward toward living a life I want or living in fear. My choices are the roads less traveled.

After three nights in a row of zumba with Vana, which has been a blast, I realize how physically fit I've become from doing pilates every day and my strength training. When the opportunity to train for 16 weeks for a triathlon came up today, I decided to go for it. If not now, then when? I'm ready for this.

If I can take on these kinds of challenges after such a short time of working on self improvement, imagine what can happen in two months from now? Six months? A year? Five years? Ten? We'll see!

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01 May 2012

Day 6: Will Exercising More Help Me to Lose Weight Faster?

Overexercising? Really?

I hear in Weight Watcher meetings about members who kick up their exercising programs and have greater weight loss. As happy as I am for them, it's been perplexing to figure out how much extra exercising I need to do to see a significant difference to meet my goals. Do I need to do the treadmill or jog? I hope not.

When I was younger, I would go to the gym and do a step class and then a body toning class. Two hours a day worked well. Impossible now or is it?

I already do pilates for an hour about 4-5 days per week, walk 10,000+ steps a day on most days, strength train with a personal trainer, and cycle. How much more can I do and when do I find the time?

Like anything else, if it's important enough, I'll make the time. So I decided to add zumba a couple of times a week to see what kind of results I can get. Doing it at home makes it easy. For the second night in a row, Vana and I zumba'd. We cranked it up to high intensity, which didn't seem much harder than medium, and we started get more familiar with the moves. Looking good!

If I fall asleep at random times I'll know I've overdone it.

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