Off Day

Ok not exactly an off day. I did run this morning and did a quick 500M swim, but a food off day to max at 1480 Cals consumed. It definitly helps curb the cravings during the week, and gives me a break from Rabbit food, and chicken. Tomorrow is my workout off day, but I will be back on the diet. My body is ready for the rest. I let you all know how it goes.

This weeks weigh in

231 lbs. I have lost 21 lbs, and am feeling great. With 3 more weeks in paradise I would like to see 9 more lbs gone. My run times are improving, so I should do well in the Sprint Tri I am competing in on Sept 11. The only thing that I will not totally be prepared for is the bike. I am spinning here, but nothing is like getting on my bike and going hard. I'll have just over a week when I get home to get used to my bike again. I cannot wait to get home, and see my family and run in cooler weather.

Ground Hog Day

If there is one thing I like about Triathlon is that it is never ground hog day in training. Working on three different disciplines lets you vary what you do and when you do it. It has been a couple of days since I wrote anything. I did have a weak night where I actually ate 3 pieces of pizza. It was delicious. This did come after a long day, and flight that prevented me from getting any good nutrition. I have maintained less then 1500 cals per day. I am doing this until I get down to my target weight whatever that will be. I have had some really good runs, and have felt strong. Tomorrow is a long swim (2000 M). About a mile and quarter swim, and then spinning before my flight. I also weighed a couple of days ago and have lost 2 more lbs. My official weigh in is tomorrow morning. Wish me luck.

I am actually logging a day

I tried to swim this morning, but there is something about leaking goggles that I don't enjoy. I should have brought my second goggles. So, as recompence for a weak swim I began P90X. I am now waiting on a call to go to work, but hopefully I will get a run in tonight. We will see.

A Good Reason to Live an Iron Life

I will NEVER look like this again

Started

Did I say starting was the hardest part. At the beginning of this year I didn't think it was going to happen at all, but I have persevered. I weighed in at 252Lbs on about 2 July, 3 Aug I am down to 235Lbs. So, yes I have started, and am going to try to be diligent in this blog. My goals have morphed and become a monster though. While I am losing weight and feeling great I have decided that I am going to train for a half Ironman Triathlon next year. It will start with my first race of this year on Sept 11. My next goal is a full Ironman in 3 years culminating with the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon in 7 years. I did my first race last year and the bug has sunk its teeth into me. These are achievable goals, but the road will be hard. I am committed to them. I know I am not alone in the fatroll world, but I know I can beat the bulk and achieve victory over obesity. The call is out there for those who would join me in going from a Fat Man to An Ironman.