[shadows papa]

Hello Everyone! Kudos to all for taking their health and well being into their own hands and making the changes to achieve goals!! My three words for this year are easy... 1. HALF 2. IRONMAN 3. TRIATHLON. I have a couple of bike races and several triathlons planned for 2012, culminating with a half Ironman distance event on my 45th birthday in October. If I am going to finish a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride and a 13.1 mile run,the less ass I have to drag along,the better it will be!! Miss Pink is the most supportive partner anyone could ever have. She plans all our meals for the week and makes sure we stay on track. We are using www.loseit.com to track our calories and exercise. It is a great tool and motivator! I am currently at 204 lbs, 21% bodyfat. I want to be at 185 lbs, 15% bodyfat by the end of March. I am currently swimming 3x weekly, running 2x weekly and trying to squeeze in a road bike ride when it is warm enough or a mountain bike ride when it is cold. Our plan is simple; one cheat day a week,then maintaining our eating plan and DRINK WATER! Hydration is such a huge factor! I carry a gallon jug in the car during the workday. By day's end it must be consumed! It's amazing how water makes you feel so much better! This is an awesome thread and I hope to post more! Congrats to all hear who are striving for a healthier New Year and New YOU!