Bringing it!

[threadwalker]

Okay, I'm ready to throw down with myself. I've got my "mean" face on and I'm not giving up just because it seems so hard.


Today's Surprise: The first thing in the morning weigh-in: 143.5lb

First - My great health news. I reviewed blood results with my doc today. I have dropped my fasting blood sugar by 20 pts in the last year and it's now in the "normal" range. My response: Holy fucking cow! I'm officially out of the "borderline diabetic zone". I wish I could do a back flip. All other results normal. Resting Heart Rate is low (55-60 bpm) but she attributes it to my fitness.

Second - I have wrapped my head around my body fat and my nutrition. I accept it even if it still pisses me off. I did some grieving in the form of unhealthy eating Sunday night and afterward I got sad thinking that the binging was a sign that I was doomed to go no further in fitness. Then I realized I MUST keep frosted animal cookies out of the house and regardless of my "new to me" fitness accomplishments, old habits and urges persist. Maybe there was too much on my mind for me to remember that cookies and most baked goods are my Krpytonite, so I'm not necessarily doomed but I need to keep tabs on my environment. I'm also down to 1-2 diet cokes a day and cutting back on tea. I'm upping my water. I'm getting a little more sleep. I've stopped eating fruit late at night when I'm "snacky". Instead, I'm having a few hard-boiled egg-whites or grape-tomatoes or carrots/salsa.

Third - I'm supposed to (a) eat more protein and (b) track that on a 24-hr fitness tool on-line. I hate journaling and now I need to journal calories. I already journal my work outs and track my WW points. But I'm doing it. I'm making myself do it. I'm going to "do" what the trainer tells me even if every knee-jerk reaction I have screams "nooooo not ANOTHER journal".

Fourth - I'm sleeping more. This seems to help my outlook a lot.

Okay - I'm bringing it. I see her Wednesday night. I'm already strategizing my campaign for eating at Disneyland next week. This is not impossible and I CAN do it since I decided I could.

Edit: I did it. I registered for a sprint length triathalon. May 4,2008 in Napa.

OMG... I'm not sure if I want to do a happy dance or puke from fear. Jay-Zee (co-worker) is loaning me her mountain bike after Halloween, so I'll get to start training... err.. cycling.. on that. And I need to find a pool and get back into the groove of distance swimming.... (dance or puke; dance or puke; dance or puke? jury is out. back to work instead)

Event: http://www.envirosports.com/events/event.php?eventid=2192&subid=2705&

Comments

[dizzyblonde30.livejournal.com]

Hurray that you're out of the diabetes danger join!! I'm so happy for you!! Great news!

Good for you also in getting more water and sleep, this will help tons!
I've also decided to get my trouble foods out of the house. Scott is now keeping his lunch work snacks at work, otherwise I nibble!

And strategizing for healthy eating at Disneyland is great! You can do it and you will do it! Perhaps you should try to focus on the wonderful experiences and memories you'll be sharing with your family instead of all the tempting foods! Hope you have a blast!!

[dizzyblonde30.livejournal.com]

zone, not join, good grief my brain just doesn't want to work today!

[llirreh.livejournal.com]

Maybe you want to join her outside the zone? :)

Me too!

[sassycat8.livejournal.com]

I think I might sign up for that race as well. Sounds like the same course we just did, and it was nice. Very hilly, so train for that. Do you want to perhaps meet for a bike ride at some point?

Re: Me too!

[thread-walker.livejournal.com]

That would be great if you signed up for that race!

Actually, when you asked me why I didn't do one sooner, I got to thinking about it. Then I finished reading "Transformed by Triathalon" by Jane Booth, which scared the heck out of me because of how unprepared I am. It seems like there are a million details. But I've been following your blog and GoatFace's blog and you make it seem do-able if I'm sufficiently committed to it.

So I jumped in. I was even thinking of you as I registered and kind of privately hoping you'd say "me too!". So that's really cool.

I would love to meet for a bike ride at some point. Although I have to warn you, I'm the noobiest of noobs when it comes to cycling. I biked a lot until I was about 20-ish (getting to and from school/work/etc), which was 18-ish years ago. I don't own a bike. I'm borrowing a bike, the owner is giving me some "road" tires to put on her mountain bike wheels, and I will need some time to reaquaint myself with the mechanics before I am ready to inflict myself on others. My big concern is that I would hold you back.

Hmm.. course is very hilly. Okay, noted. Concord is pretty flat, so I will go look for hills to drill on once I get the bike. (I'm so excited about this bike. I can barely sit still).

[sassycat8.livejournal.com]

I am in no rush, and I am happy to go whatever pace works for you, so whenever you feel ready let me know.

I am super excited for you. That distance is indeed doable!

[thread-walker.livejournal.com]

Did you guys wear a wetsuit? I was thinking it would actually be prudent to do that since the race is in May. I'm very intimidated by the prospect of getting into and out of a wetsuit.

All insights welcome.

[sassycat8.livejournal.com]

We did not, and the water was fine, but it was October. I had such a horrible experience with my rental for the olympic I did that I was wary this time. I am not ready to invest in my own yet. If the water is colder than 65, I think it might be imperative.

As far as getting in/out.. It is not that challenging, and if the water is cold, it is worth the extra time in transition.

[light-hands.livejournal.com]

I think it's SO cool that you're taking on a triathalon! I did a 1/2 marathon a few years ago and LOVED it...unfortunately, I gained a bunch of weight after that and haven't done one since.

Maybe it's time I started training for another 1/2 marathon. Hmmm...ponders training. I'll have to look around and see what's up here for that.

Off to google marathons in the Portland area!

[thread-walker.livejournal.com]

Setting goals like the 5K in Sept and the Tri in May are what's keeping me motivated to stay fit and keep my weight off. It may not work for everyone, but it may work for you as well. And you can always sign up for the 1/2 marathon and then register for smaller events leading up to it to help with milestone goalds.

If you do register for a race, post it!