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Dean Grimshawe Fitness Guru Posts: 1104 Dean Grimshawe I work as a Health and Fitness Coach in England. I am looking to network with dedicated athletes and grow my knowledge in this area. Check out what I do at www.warriorcoaching.co.uk	# Posted: 6 May 2008 14:13 Quoting: rach_1623 I know it's not very fast Well it certainly isn't that shabby either!
Stand Up Bean Fitness Guru Posts: 397 Stand Up Bean This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 6 May 2008 14:38 - Edited by: tdrinkard 21 seconds is a looot of time to cut off from that distance!! and in a week, too! holy moly. in not so scientific and mathematical terms, and not really taking everything into account, that's taking 34 seconds off a mile, which is a huge load of improvement.
Stephanie Rowe traineo Fanatic Posts: 164 Stephanie Rowe I am starting out and need motivation. I look forward to getting healthy, and losing weight. I am married with no children at this time. I am diagnoised with pre-diabetes, and am hoping to get healthier, and lower my blood sugar.	# Posted: 6 May 2008 14:39 My positive: I got up and worked out again this morning. Started my new weight training circut (basically changing up the exercises so I don't get bored) using the tri-newbies.com suggested weight training exercises.
Rachael McCarty Fitness Guru Posts: 1692 Rachael McCarty I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 6 May 2008 14:42 Sweet!!! Someone else is following tri-newbies!!! I actually don't really follow their plan, but use it more as a guide. But still, very awesome! Thanks Dean and Bean! Hah, that rhymes.
Stand Up Bean Fitness Guru Posts: 397 Stand Up Bean This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 6 May 2008 14:47 well i took fifteen off my brick mile this morning, then when i finished that, got back on the bike and did it again (but half distances, higher intensity). the pace for the second run was at six minutes, but again, only half mile.
Rachael McCarty Fitness Guru Posts: 1692 Rachael McCarty I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 6 May 2008 14:57 Quoting: tdrinkard brick mile You mean you bike 1 mile then run 1 mile?
Stand Up Bean Fitness Guru Posts: 397 Stand Up Bean This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 6 May 2008 15:00 no, i'm not sure how far i biked, but it was twenty minutes of biking, 1 mile run, 10 minutes of biking, 1/2 mile run. the first mile was 6.15. last time i timed it, two weeks ago, was 6.30.
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2078 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 6 May 2008 15:01 Here's positive for ya... the new (ish?) Discovery channel commercial... makes me want to hug everyone!
Rachael McCarty Fitness Guru Posts: 1692 Rachael McCarty I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 6 May 2008 15:03 Bean, you are one fast dude. I need you to come give me some lessons or something. Dang, that is impressive.
Jill Lollar traineo Newbie Posts: 3 Jill Lollar I am ready to get rid of this weight and back to being healthy and trim and active. I'm on traineo to learn from everyone else how to do it. I realized from reading others' comments that I have to set small goals, so my first goal will be to lose 5 pounds by the end of June. It is now may 26th. I know I can do more than that, but I'm just starting again and will not have all of the good habits I need to be successful. I want to meet the goal. Any and all kind words and tips are welcome.	# Posted: 6 May 2008 15:59 This is my first post, so I'm glad it'll be a positive one. I brought in lots of fruit and veggies and diet soda to work. This is a drastic change from yesterday when I went to the vending machine 3 times! I feel skinnier already. And I had foot surgery 2 months ago and today is the first time I am able to wear regular shoes. That means I'm one step closer to walking for exercise and maybe even running a 5K some day. That's my first major goal.
Rachael McCarty Fitness Guru Posts: 1692 Rachael McCarty I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 6 May 2008 16:02 Jill!! That's so great!! Fruits, veggies, AND regular shoes!! Awesome!! If you keep at it, you'll be running a 5k in no time!
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2078 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 6 May 2008 16:12 Boom de yada, boom de yada...
Rachael McCarty Fitness Guru Posts: 1692 Rachael McCarty I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 6 May 2008 16:22 What does that mean?
Cardio King Fitness Guru Posts: 1719 Cardio King Join the 15lb Race. Message me for details. Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!" "Sexy By Summer" Biggest Loser Challenge start date: 1/1/08 Challenge end date: 7/1/08 Start weight: 236.4 End weight: Goals: 1) Complete Couch to 5k program 2) Lose ~50 pounds 3) Work out at least 5 days a week 4) Eat healthier consistently I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195 I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.	# Posted: 6 May 2008 16:32 Is that like boom shaka laka?
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2078 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 6 May 2008 16:41 I don't know if it means anything.... it's from the discovery commercial... I have sufficiently limited access to the internet to effectively research it
Rachael McCarty Fitness Guru Posts: 1692 Rachael McCarty I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 6 May 2008 18:52 I finally looked at the video. I had to use quota time. Haha. It's pretty cool.
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2078 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 6 May 2008 18:53 Quoting: rach_1623 quota time what is that?
Rachael McCarty Fitness Guru Posts: 1692 Rachael McCarty I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 6 May 2008 18:59 There are different levels of blocking things at my work. 1. some things are completely blocked - you can never look at them. Example: porn, random pictures and videos that are not dirty at all, I don't really get some of the stuff. 2. some things are blocked unless you use your quota time - you get 60 minutes of quota time per day in 10 minute blocks. Example: You Tube 3. some things are blocked except at lunch time or you can use quota time at other times of the day. Example: Facebook. 4. some things are "blocked" but if you hit continue you can look at it anyways. Example: some cooking web sites.
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2078 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 6 May 2008 19:04 that's pretty clever... here it's just blocked
Cardio King Fitness Guru Posts: 1719 Cardio King Join the 15lb Race. Message me for details. Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!" "Sexy By Summer" Biggest Loser Challenge start date: 1/1/08 Challenge end date: 7/1/08 Start weight: 236.4 End weight: Goals: 1) Complete Couch to 5k program 2) Lose ~50 pounds 3) Work out at least 5 days a week 4) Eat healthier consistently I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195 I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.	# Posted: 6 May 2008 19:05 Wow...that's a lot of regulations. You work for the FBI or something?
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2078 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 6 May 2008 19:26 it's pretty liberal compared to where I work... I kind of like their approach!
Cardio King Fitness Guru Posts: 1719 Cardio King Join the 15lb Race. Message me for details. Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!" "Sexy By Summer" Biggest Loser Challenge start date: 1/1/08 Challenge end date: 7/1/08 Start weight: 236.4 End weight: Goals: 1) Complete Couch to 5k program 2) Lose ~50 pounds 3) Work out at least 5 days a week 4) Eat healthier consistently I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195 I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.	# Posted: 6 May 2008 19:38 True...I'd be scared I would get my fingers broken if I went over on my quota time though, HAHA
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2078 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 6 May 2008 19:59 I'm waiting for them to block traineo... that's the day i request full-time teleworker status.
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2078 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 6 May 2008 20:01 Talk about off topic.... Here's a positive - I'm going to see third eye blind tomorrow! AND, my friend booked fourth of july weekend camping on the beach for a bunch of us, so that is going to be AWESOME.
Rachael McCarty Fitness Guru Posts: 1692 Rachael McCarty I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 6 May 2008 20:27 Quoting: lglcctj Wow...that's a lot of regulations. You work for the FBI or something? That's classified information.
Glovia L Fitness Guru Posts: 810 Glovia L I love to eat. Carbs is my weakness link that I always lose control in front of it. I started running for fitness in 2007. Ever since I finished the 1st marathon (San Diego RnR 2007), I am addicted to running. I started traineoing in Nov 2007. I have reached my goal weight in Jun 08 already. But, now, I don't care much about my weight. I care about it only if it affects my running performance.	# Posted: 7 May 2008 05:47 It is common in IT industry to block internet access. My company allows internet access to only manager level and yet many sites are blocked also. I can't check yahoo mail at all. Dave, I like that Discovery Channel commerical also a lot. Very positive and watching it brings warm feeling to my heart. Rachael, that is a big improvement in such a short time. You are great! If I can reach my time goal in the Jun marathon, I will get into short distance run training also.
Tim Wilson Fitness Guru Posts: 648 Tim Wilson I have started two new blogs, one to follow my running and a Quest to a Marathon at blog.262quest.com and one to follow my weight loss at blog.2big.org, please check them out. I am an IT professional / Developer which means I sit in front of a computer most of the day. This means very little exercise and plenty of time to eat. I decided at the first of the year that I was going to lose weight. I started by changing my eating habits and started walking. I did so for about a month and then added some weight lifting and started to run a little bit. I have so far lost 29 lbs in just over 3 months and would like to lose just over another 50 lbs by the end of the year. I have started running quite a bit more and am training to run the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th (10k) I need all the encouragement I can get because to do this I am getting up every morning during the week at 4:30 to go running. With a wife and kids this is really the only time that I can consistently do what I need to do. I am driven, but at times get a bit discouraged because I don't have anybody to work out with or run with. All in All, I know I can do it, I just have to remember that when I don't do so well, it is in the past and what matters is going forward. A more up to date thread on me: http://www.traineo.com/14_2366_0.html	# Posted: 7 May 2008 13:56 I am officially normal today.... and down a total of 90 lbs. blog.2big.org
Stephanie Rowe traineo Fanatic Posts: 164 Stephanie Rowe I am starting out and need motivation. I look forward to getting healthy, and losing weight. I am married with no children at this time. I am diagnoised with pre-diabetes, and am hoping to get healthier, and lower my blood sugar.	# Posted: 7 May 2008 14:18 Woo Woo! WAY TO GO TIM!!! Rachael, I too am just using the tri-newbies plan as a guide. I liked the weight training plan they had I also like some of the suggestions on how to train. My positive for today: I ran 25 minutes straight again, and did a 10 minute walking hill climb and uped the incline from 10% to 15% for the last 5 minutes!!!
Cardio King Fitness Guru Posts: 1719 Cardio King Join the 15lb Race. Message me for details. Words to live by: "Now's the time to grab the steering wheel of your life. Delve deep within yourself and take responsibility for your health and behavior. Ask yourself hard questions and face the truth of what needs to be done. Weight loss is not always easy or fair but you are the only one that can lose weight for you. Take a turn for the better!" "Sexy By Summer" Biggest Loser Challenge start date: 1/1/08 Challenge end date: 7/1/08 Start weight: 236.4 End weight: Goals: 1) Complete Couch to 5k program 2) Lose ~50 pounds 3) Work out at least 5 days a week 4) Eat healthier consistently I will reward myself at the following weights: 240, 235, 230, 225, 220, 215, 205, 200, 195 I will reassess my goals after I have met the above goals.	# Posted: 7 May 2008 14:21 NICE JOB TIM!!!!!!!!
Rachael McCarty Fitness Guru Posts: 1692 Rachael McCarty I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 7 May 2008 16:23 Great job, Tim and Stephanie!!!

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