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Week 00: Stats and Weigh-ins June 13, 2005

Posted by Amber D. Evans in : Weigh-ins, Chico CA, Training Stats , add a comment

Grim, I know. But I've decided it would be best if I actually shared
(broadcast?) my progress, in both weights: on the scale and on the
bench!

Grim, I know. But I've decided it would be best if I actually shared
(broadcast?) my progress, in both weights: on the scale and on the
bench!

I mean, I'm NOT doing this triathlon for weight loss, but I am
curious to know if conditioning for it will make any noticeable
difference in 10 weeks … or 10 months. You know? And Hell, maybe I'd
be good to know how I'm feeling during all this stuff anyway.

Sunday, June 12, 2005*

The Measurements

Scale 189.2 lbs.
Body Fat ~45.5%

Neck 12"
Upper Arms 13.5"
Forearms 10.5"
Chest 38"
Waist 43"
Hips 45"
Thighs 26"
Calves 15.5"

The Workout

5x a week, 2x a day - step aerobics.

Aerobic HRM

Moderate rate/goal throughout: 153 bpm
the Swim: 143-160 bpm

the Ride: 143-153 bpm

the run: 145-157 bpm

The Nutrition

Watching caloric intake, capping at 2100 kcal/day. (All values below are per day.)

Calories: 2100 kcal

Protein (20%): 104.9 g

Carbohydrates (50%): 262.3 g

Fiber: 25 g
Total Fat (30%): 69.9 g

Saturated Fat: 23.3 g

* This is the date that I really decided I wanted to do a
triathlon and seriously started a twice a day cardio workout regimen.
So this is my starting point! My Weigh-ins will be weekly, but my
measurements will happen monthly. (I'm trying to avoid disappointment.)

Trying a Triathlon on for Size

Posted by Amber D. Evans in : Reflections, Chico CA , add a comment

Diana, my sister, called and has signed up for her first Triathlon Sprint. Without me.

Diana, my sister, called and has signed up for her first Triathlon Sprint. Without me.

I always imagined us doing one together (not necessarily finishing together) … so now is as good of a time as any.

I don't have the $115 needed to sign-up right now, but I can start upping my cardio workouts. I've been doing 1.5 hours a day of Step Aerobics with Body Sculpting classes. Time to rachet that up to 2 hours a day until I can find a decent Triathlon training program to follow.

I already know I need to work on the swimming bit …