patback Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I'm not really looking to lose weight, but I'll tag along here for the ride and maybe bring you guys a little inspiration when you need it. About 6 years ago, shortly after our second child arrived, My wife took a picture of me playing with my son on the trampoline. It was sumertime and I didn't have a shirt on. At first glance I thought to myself, Who's that fat guy jumping on the trampoline with my kid? I decided right there it was time to get off my ass and get back into shape. I was a college swimmer once upon a time and figured that would be the best way to jump start a weight loss program. About the same time my bookkeeper and I were talking about her signing up for a team Sprint triathlon. She was going to do the running leg, her husband was going to bike, they were just looking for a swimmer. I thought that this would be a great way to hold myself accountable and keep motivated so I signed up with them. Three weeks in to the training, our biker had a crash and hurt himself to where he couldn't continue the training. I was feeling pretty good with how things were progressing with my training so I figured why not do both legs of the race. After all it was only a 500 yard swim and 12 mile bike. A week after that our runner blew out her knee falling off her high heels (Pay attention Miss Kat). Guess what I did. Yep, took over the run portion too. That was my first venture into triathlon. I dropped the 20+ pounds of belly fat I was looking to lose and I was hooked. That summer I competed in 4 races, two sprint (the shortest distance) an olympic distance, and a half Ironman (1500 meter swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run). Since then I have done about 20 triathlons of all distances, about 30 running races from 5k up to 50 miles. I am currently training for my 6th marathon. If I can be of any help to anyone planning a race or just setting fitness goals I would love to help.[/quotes] that sounds like one of those "as seen on TV" turnarounds. Very good! A picture was posted at work on a bulletin board during some team building thing and I thought the same thing. It was a picture of us from behind and I thought "whos that fat bald guy next to my boss" and then it hit me. I didn't know I was THAT fat or THAT BALD. It was a shitty work day. Link to comment
braaap Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 ftfy You forgot drinking beer.... Link to comment
kimberbee Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 that sounds like one of those "as seen on TV" turnarounds. Very good! A picture was posted at work on a bulletin board during some team building thing and I thought the same thing. It was a picture of us from behind and I thought "whos that fat bald guy next to my boss" and then it hit me. I didn't know I was THAT fat or THAT BALD. It was a shitty work day. Taking selfies with the BF and at the wrong angle I have a double chin. Picked up some mango chunks for my snack. And thankfully it's not raining so I will get to go on my hour long walk at lunch again today! Link to comment
Snow_Phoenix Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Is it too late for me to sign up as well? Because I'd love to join in for motivation's sake. I used to be 41kg, but I received a really bad, life-changing health diagnosis about two years back. Long story short, I suffered further complications and was pumped up with tons of meds including steroids and that caused a severe imbalance. My body bloated to a hideous 75kg within months, and my doctor seems unapologetic because, 'the pros outweighs the cons'. Been struggling to keep shedding off the kgs, but it's been a nightmare since I'm no longer fit. I actually miss my abs. But I want to start running again once my right knee fully heals up (just a sprain) and am hoping to lose at least 5kg to 7kg per month via exercise and controlled diets. It's so nice to see people actually taking care of their health on here. Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I'm not really looking to lose weight, but I'll tag along here for the ride and maybe bring you guys a little inspiration when you need it. About 6 years ago, shortly after our second child arrived, My wife took a picture of me playing with my son on the trampoline. It was sumertime and I didn't have a shirt on. At first glance I thought to myself, Who's that fat guy jumping on the trampoline with my kid? I decided right there it was time to get off my ass and get back into shape. I was a college swimmer once upon a time and figured that would be the best way to jump start a weight loss program. About the same time my bookkeeper and I were talking about her signing up for a team Sprint triathlon. She was going to do the running leg, her husband was going to bike, they were just looking for a swimmer. I thought that this would be a great way to hold myself accountable and keep motivated so I signed up with them. Three weeks in to the training, our biker had a crash and hurt himself to where he couldn't continue the training. I was feeling pretty good with how things were progressing with my training so I figured why not do both legs of the race. After all it was only a 500 yard swim and 12 mile bike. A week after that our runner blew out her knee falling off her high heels (Pay attention Miss Kat). Guess what I did. Yep, took over the run portion too. That was my first venture into triathlon. I dropped the 20+ pounds of belly fat I was looking to lose and I was hooked. That summer I competed in 4 races, two sprint (the shortest distance) an olympic distance, and a half Ironman (1500 meter swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run). Since then I have done about 20 triathlons of all distances, about 30 running races from 5k up to 50 miles. I am currently training for my 6th marathon. If I can be of any help to anyone planning a race or just setting fitness goals I would love to help. This is awesome!!! Thank you for the inspiring story!! And that is quite an accomplishment. Taking selfies with the BF and at the wrong angle I have a double chin. Picked up some mango chunks for my snack. And thankfully it's not raining so I will get to go on my hour long walk at lunch again today! Doesn't everyone, Kimber? I detest taking "selfies" and actually find it a depressing commentary on our society that we *actually* have the word "selfie" now defined in the dictionary. It's a complete shout out to how self-involved and preoccupied our society is with image. Off my soap box now. Link to comment
seabass Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I used to be 41kg...41kg sounds too thin. But you're right, it should be more about health than weight. Stick with it and I'm sure that you can improve your fitness level and shed some of those excess kilograms. Link to comment
kimberbee Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 This is awesome!!! Thank you for the inspiring story!! And that is quite an accomplishment. Doesn't everyone, Kimber? I detest taking "selfies" and actually find it a depressing commentary on our society that we *actually* have the word "selfie" now defined in the dictionary. It's a complete shout out to how self-involved and preoccupied our society is with image. Off my soap box now. Oh sorry I'll fix that... Taking backwards cell phone pictures of myself with the BF and at the wrong angle I have a double chin. Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Oh sorry I'll fix that... BAHAHA! Love it. Backwards cell phone pics. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 This is awesome!!! Thank you for the inspiring story!! And that is quite an accomplishment. Doesn't everyone, Kimber? I detest taking "selfies" and actually find it a depressing commentary on our society that we *actually* have the word "selfie" now defined in the dictionary. It's a complete shout out to how self-involved and preoccupied our society is with image. Off my soap box now. ^This Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 There ya go, Kimber! Just for you, I posted a "backwards cell phone pic" as my avatar that I took as a joke for my friend, complete with nice morning bags under my eyes and my take on the infamous "duck lips". So there. don't worry about your Selfies with your BF Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Lawns Biggest Loser participants -Lawnman -Metrokat -Patback -Evanski -Kimberbee -ArabTanker -Merthynia -StellaBlue -Chris! -12_Egg_Omlette -Tibbsy07 -MikeTR -Mirya -Kguske2 -SnowPhoenix Oh sorry I'll fix that... Backward cell phone pictures. Doesn't that mean you took pictures of your tushie? Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 SNACKS ON THE GO 1. Dark Chocolate Almond Bark | Dietitian Debbie DishesNibble on creamy dark chocolate bark made by melting dark chocolate and adding in your favorite nut and dried fruits. These homemade treats are handy to have around when you need a little pick me up. Recipe makes 5 servings at 1 (2-inch) slice each. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 202; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 9g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 32mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 3g 2. Easy Baked Apple Chips | Food FanaticLooking for a new healthy snack option? Try this baked apple chip recipe. Apple chips make a fantastic grab-and-go snack that can be packed in your lunch bag! Recipe makes 2 servings at 1/2 apple each. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 41; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 0g 3. Nutty Six-Ingredient Granola | MyFitnessPal’s Original Recipes Say good-bye to store-bought granola because you can now make your own using 6 simple pantry ingredients. Wholesome homemade granola is free from preservatives and additives. Just toss rolled oats, oil, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and walnuts together, then bake to a golden perfection. Recipe makes 24 servings at 1/4 cup each. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 189; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 26mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 2g 4. Baked Banana Chips | The Honour System Overripe bananas are perfuming your counter, but the thought of baking banana bread is too much work. Don’t sweat—bake these scrumptious baked banana chips using just 2 ingredients. Recipe makes 2 servings at 1 medium banana each. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 116; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 16g; Protein: 1g 5. Spicy Roasted Chickpeas | Clean EatingRoasted chickpeas are a healthy snack providing protein, fiber and crunch to each bite. These spicy roasted chickpeas can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days, but we bet your family will gobble them up by that time! Recipe makes 4 servings at 2/3 cups each. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 140; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 460mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 6g 6. Sweet and Spicy Nut and Pretzel Mix | Cooking LightFor a flavor pop of sweet and spicy check out this trail mix recipe! It features almonds, pecans, pretzels and rice cereal lightly tossed in brown sugar and ground red pepper. Recipe makes 16 servings at 1/3 cup each. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 99; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 129mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Protein: 2g 7. Mini Vegan Pumpkin Muffins | Eating Bird FoodLooking for an adorable snack? Yes, we’re aware that may not be one of your criteria, but this recipe for mini vegan pumpkin muffins is a must-try. At 55 calories per muffin you can enjoy a sweet snack in moderation. If you’re feeling decadent you can toss in butterscotch chips (a nonvegan option) or some crunchy pecans. Recipe makes 32 servings at 1 mini muffin each. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 55; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 91mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 1g BITES & BARS 8. Banana Bread Granola Bars | Running with SpoonsThis lightly sweetened granola bar takes enjoying banana bread to a new (and portable) level. The recipe features a simple bar made from chewy rolled oats and ground flax that are lightly sweetened with ripe bananas, honey and dates. It’s also a friendly snack option for those on a gluten-free diet. Make and store in the fridge for a great post-workout snack! Recipe makes 10 servings at 1 bar each. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 130; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 120mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 3gg 9. Chewy Apple Pie Bars | Clean EatingYou’re just six-ingredients away from enjoying chewy apple pie bars with this recipe! Make a batch of these snack bars, and pop them into your purse or gym bag for when you need it most. Recipe makes 12 servings at 1 bar each. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 116; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 8mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 2g 10. Key Lime Pistachio Bites | The Healthy MavenThese key lime pistachio bites are a sweet, tangy and nutty snack all rolled into one scrumptious bite. You can make these ahead of time and freeze them for a cool, post-workout snack. Recipe makes 18 servings at 1 bite each. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 101; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 72mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 3g 11. Peanut Butter Energy Balls| The Endless MealPeanut butter is a great energy-dense snack, and thanks to its sticky nature you can roll it in other delicious ingredients as well. This recipe for peanut butter balls features dates, rolled oats, pecans, sunflower seeds and chocolate chips (yum!). Recipe makes 24 servings at 1 ball each. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 116; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 8mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 3g 12. Baked Mozzarella Bites | Cooking LightServe this quick after-school snack to your kids as an alternative to traditional fried cheese sticks. Each serving of 3 mozzarella bites packs 7 grams of protein and is 100 calories. Recipe makes 4 servings at 3 mozzarella bites plus 1 tablespoon sauce each. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 100; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 14mg; Sodium: 210mg; Carbohydrate: 7g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 7g7g 13. Baked Parmesan Cauliflower Bites | Recipe RunnerCrispy baked parmesan cauliflower bites are a good way to sneak vegetables into snack time. Mild cauliflower gets its flavor from shredded mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning. Pair it with some marinara sauce, and you have one lip-smacking snack. Recipe makes 4 servings at 1/2 cup cauliflower plus 1/4 cup marinara sauce. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 129; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 439mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 9g Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Backward cell phone pictures. Doesn't that mean you took pictures of your tushie? BAHAHA! If it does, lets PLEASE not post those. Link to comment
Begow Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 So I didn't make it to the VA yesterday because my wife ran WAY over in her class, so that blows. But I'll try and get weighed in this evening after work. I haven't eaten yet, but I'm looking at lunch options now. Link to comment
kimberbee Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 BAHAHA! If it does, lets PLEASE not post those. Nope, no one gets butt pics! Link to comment
evanski Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Nope, no one gets butt pics! Full frontal would be fine... Link to comment
tibbsy07 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Full frontal would be fine... Link to comment
evanski Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Favorite line from the movie... "The Lunchbox has landed" Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Favorite line from the movie... "The Lunchbox has landed" one of my favorite movies of all time. Lunch = two hard-boiled eggs and some carrots. blech. I need to go to the grocery as that was literally all I could scrounge up. I need a wife. Link to comment
kimberbee Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I need to go to the grocery as that was literally all I could scrounge up. And that's why I had leftover pizza!! Mapped my daily walk - 2.5 miles Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 And that's why I had leftover pizza!! Mapped my daily walk - 2.5 miles I ####ING LOVE YOUR AVATAR! Link to comment
Lawnman Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 And that's why I had leftover pizza!! Mapped my daily walk - 2.5 miles I ####### LOVE YOUR AVATAR!Did I miss the memo for duck lip avatar pics today ? Link to comment
kimberbee Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Lunch I hope you ate it ALL!!! Link to comment
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