Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

[MissThundercat]

So I registered for the Michigan Titanium full distance duathlon. It is a 112 mile bike ride, followed by a 26.2 mile run.

To do this, I need to do a few things:

1. Get used to the saddle. Time in the saddle is key.
2. Buy a trainer so I can ride in any weather.
3. Be prepared to eat a lot.
4. Do hard workouts so I can get my speed up to 15-16 miles per hour. 13 MPH will not help me finish the bike in 9 hours.
5. Keep up the yoga and Pilates for core strength and injury prevention.

[MissThundercat]

So, how are we ending the year? Did you accomplish what you set out to do at the start of the year

[dxmnkd316]

Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Nope. The time off at the end of the year has been not very friendly to me, despite not eating any worse than I would during the work week and actually working more. It can probably be chalked up to a couple of meals on 12/24 and 12/25

[Deutsche Gopher Fan]

Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Thanks to Rolfing, my body is now able to handle some moderate activity. Been doing Orangetheory workouts 2x week, will now up to 3-4 times per week in January.
Starting Whole 30 next week. I may have a rough few weeks.

[MissThundercat]

Nope. The time off at the end of the year has been not very friendly to me, despite not eating any worse than I would during the work week and actually working more. It can probably be chalked up to a couple of meals on 12/24 and 12/25

Weight wise, I'm ending the year at 213. Wanted to be at 200, but I realized that I need energy to do the things I do.

Endurance wise, I did practically everything I wanted to do. I ran 5 marathons, 3 Olympic duathlons, set a marathon, 25K, and 10K PR, and attempted a 50 mile ultra. However, not finishing the ultra is still bothering me, so I've resolved to try again next year.

And next year, in terms of endurance, will be even more amazing.

[MissThundercat]

Thanks to Rolfing, my body is now able to handle some moderate activity. Been doing Orangetheory workouts 2x week, will now up to 3-4 times per week in January.
Starting Whole 30 next week. I may have a rough few weeks.

Whole 30 doesn't have to be miserable. If you're looking for good recipes to get you through...

Nomnompaleo.com
Stupideasypaleo.com
Theclothesmakethegirl.com

I ate carbs during my Whole30, relying heavily on sweet potatoes and fruit.

[bigmrg74]

Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Thanks to Rolfing, my body is now able to handle some moderate activity. Been doing Orangetheory workouts 2x week, will now up to 3-4 times per week in January.
Starting Whole 30 next week. I may have a rough few weeks.

One day I'm going to have to try that, see if its as intense as what everybody says it is.

[Deutsche Gopher Fan]

One day I'm going to have to try that, see if its as intense as what everybody says it is.

I don't think it's intense. Mine says it's not supposed to hurt - that was a thing that got around years ago. I find it fairly relaxing most of the time. And effective.

[FreshFish]

Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

With my eating lately... it feels like I'm too focused on the scale, ..... And as a result, this "lose weight at all costs" mentality has left me in a world where everything is upside down, backward, and sad.

For several years, I went through a pattern where, when I worked out, I'd gain weight while my waistline slimmed, and when I slacked off on exercise, I'd lose weight while my waistline widened. I'd encourage you to target energy and alertness and well-being and lose the scale.

[dxmnkd316]

Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

That's because muscle weighs more than fat.