The Pounds, oh the Pounds
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
So in the middle of my run this weekend I finally came to the realization that if I want to get faster I will (aside from training obviously) have to lose significant weight. I never thought of myself as a huge guy, but in this sport I might as well be Godzilla. I am 5'8" and currently weigh 192 lbs, much of which is in my upper body and I carry it around with me on runs and rides. My goal for the next few months is to lose 20 pounds. I haven't been lighter than about 180 anytime in the last 10 years so it will not be easy, but I feel I have to shed the weight. So the goal is 172, I haven't set a time limit for myself but at 2 lbs a week that is just shy of 3 months, so lets say end of June.
Last time I lost a lot of weight I started at a much higher number, I was 213 and got down to 183 in 4 months. I have a feeling this time will be harder.
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I like the goal, Your friends and family wont recognize you.
Hey 3 tri guys,
Yes Yes Yes you will be faster when you lose weight--except your swimming may suffer a little. Been there, done that. You will notice it most going uphill on the bike and in your run times.
Sometimes the hardest part about being an athlete and trying to lose weight is that you count too much on your training to burn the calories. If you forget you are an athlete and eat as if you are a couch potato on a diet, you will have great results.
Best Wishes,
Ingrid Loos Miller
http://weightmanagementfortriathletes.blogpsot.com
http://www.ingridloosmiller.com
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