11 Months
First off I have to say congratulations to Bill and Kat, their wedding was a wonderful event. I honestly have never seen a happier bride then Kat. She had this huge smile on her face that you just couldn’t fake. I hope she keeps that smile throughout their marriage and their both happy. Also congrats to Ethan, you know why.
I have been on the diet now for over 11 months. I have lost over 300 pounds. I feel absolutely incredible compared to this time last year. I am down to 298.6, which is an amazing feat for being less then a year. I am hoping to be below 285 before the year comes but it’ll be a lot of work.
Training for the triathlon is going ok. I met with a swim coach to improve my stroke. I know I can do 1/3 a mile swim in 15 minutes, now I just need to be able to use less energy. The running is coming along. I just keep plotting along at my slow ass paced hoping miracoulously I am faster one day. Lets hope.
Biking is awesome. I am going to the local bike shop every other Thursday and Sunday to ride with the owner and a guy from work. It’s great, I love riding. I went mountain bike riding Sunday with Scott Taylor in CT and got owned. Hills on a mountain bike are much different then on a road bike,
Diet is still going strong. I am eating lots of meat, chicken and pork, a little fish and veggies and it’s going great. My cravings and my gout are both under control. I can’t decide if I should have a cheat after the triathlon or for my birthday. I might just wait until my birthday. Go to Maine and get my favorite foods for a day. Who knows. I’m still going strong I might just keep that going.
My buddy Chuck, Atkins dude, has found a good balance between being on atkins and living his life. He’ll go off the diet for occasions then hop right back on induction. I am very glad that works for him and he is sticking with it. I’ll so crush him in the tri but he’ll make it fun.
I am not sure I am going to Wisconsin this summer, things at work are not in an ideal position so I need to be smart. We shall see though. I have 5 weeks off between now and the second week of October. I am taking the week after the tri off to recover and plan my future. The rest, who has a clue.
Jason