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I need to get more sleep. I read "balaclava" in my head as "baklava" and wondered how you managed to wear some. Although it did create a fun mental image.

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Sunflower_ said:
That sounds horrible, CB. I do not like the idea of running in a balaclava at all. Does it not just look like you're fleeing a crime scene after robbing a liquor store or something? I would feel terrrrror if I saw a dude running at me with a balaclava. Hilarious. Works for you though - you have no excuses which is awesome. I would be hibernating my ass off in that weather.

I did a freezing cold swim thing in Idaho a few years back.. called the Polar Plunge or something. Was insanely cold - my poor British body could not handle it at all. We are a gentle folk used to mostly rain.. was very alarming to be in icy water. Kudos to you
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Hi Hana,

I thought like that when I first started wearing then but then I thought if it is -40 who the heck is stupid enough to be outside to see me running-LOL? Maybe another crazy runner and they would probably be wearing the same thing-haha. I supposed it would look like I just robbed a bank or store and was trying to get away but lots of people wear them over here if they have to be outside for any length of time.

The funny thing I am never cold when I am running but once I am done then about 15 minutes later I get that bone chilling feeling like my body core is an icicle. Probably something like you felt when you did the Polar plunge- now THAT is crazy!
 
Mowens1984 said:
I need to get more sleep. I read "balaclava" in my head as "baklava" and wondered how you managed to wear some. Although it did create a fun mental image.

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If I did run with this on my head it might make the run more enjoyable! At least people wouldn't think that I was a bank robber- they may think I was CRAZY but not a criminal!
 
It has been a busy few days. Running - more boot camp and life in general. This week food and exercise has been good.

One thing I noticed this week is my barrel chest is just about gone. I was always one of those guys with the big barrel chest. Big through the arms shoulders, chest and back. With hitting goal again and the exercise, I have shrunk considerably especially in the chest area. My shoulders and arms are actually toned and muscular. I just wish these damn man boobs would go away. I know, I know --- nice visual-lol. I am working on them too and they have also shrunk.

I guess I will continue to stay the course. On another note, my wife is doing wonderfully and she looks fantastic. She wore leggings to boot camp last night and I couldn't stop staring at her. She has always been the skinny one of the two of us ( I still don't see what she seen in me all those years and 145 pounds ago). Her body did change when she had the three kids but I didn't really notice.

It didn't really bothering either one of us until she went for a checkup and the doctor told her she had high blood pressure and high cholesterol ( she has a family history of it) and he told her you have to get things under control now. I really am so proud of her. She has come so far. Hard to believe we have been married over 33 years. She looks like she did when she was 18 ( at least to me she does).

That is it for today. Have a good weekend and keep fighting the fight!!
 
My G is fairly fit but has developed man boobs as he "matures" . He's lovely & I couldn't care less. Well done Mrs Cowboy. I bet she feels the same way about you :)
 
cate said:
My G is fairly fit but has developed man boobs as he "matures" . He's lovely & I couldn't care less. Well done Mrs Cowboy. I bet she feels the same way about you :)
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Unfortunately because I was very fat from a young age- I have always had them. Drives me nuts but they are getting smaller so I guess I can live with them-lol.
 
I have been married for a long time- 33 years now. Funny when we first got married I just knew she was the one. I honestly didn't see what she seen in me at the time as she was normal weight and I was very large. I guess that lack of self esteem thing was prevalent-lol. We just seemed to click from the very beginning. I honestly cannot see myself with anyone else. Okay, enough gushing about my lovely wife.

Eating was okay this weekend. I did have a couple of pieces of homemade chocolate cake ( my ultimate Achilles heel). I only had a couple though. I have to learn to allow myself to go off the wagon once in a while. I am just scared it will be 1/2 a cake by the time I am finished but it wasn't.

I am back on track. I was sick yesterday so no boot camp. I wonder if it was the richness of the chocolate cake ( probably) that made my stomach upset. Okay lesson learned I guess.

Day off today but running again tomorrow. It is 32F today and it is supposed to be quite nice tomorrow about 50F. So running shorts will come back out at least temporarily. We don't normally have those temps in November.

I live out in the country so our Halloween count was 10 kids. They were all so cute. I think we had 8 princesses, one little pumpkin and a Spiderman. If I was a kid I would be heading out in the country to go Trick or Treating. We have less kids so we really heap up what we give out. They were just reporting that on the southside of the city they were expecting 1000 kids at some houses. Oh man, I can't imagine that.

I seen my first Christmas commercial on TV last night. Is it just me or are we pushing these holidays too soon? Pretty soon we will be having Christmas commercials in March-lol. Maybe I am just getting old- yeah that could be it.

That's it for today. Keep fighting the fight!
 
Hope the weather holds for a bit so you get a few more good runs in before you gotta switch to ice skates!
 
It probably was the richness of the chocolate cake. My stomach does the same. It's just not worth it for me. I call G my lovely husband. We're very lucky Cowboy! I agree with you re the Christmas advertising. It is OVER the top. I can cope with having decorations for sale, but carols played in shops already :svengo:
 
cowboy48 said:
I have been married for a long time- 33 years now. Funny when we first got married I just knew she was the one. I honestly didn't see what she seen in me at the time as she was normal weight and I was very large. I guess that lack of self esteem thing was prevalent-lol. We just seemed to click from the very beginning. I honestly cannot see myself with anyone else. Okay, enough gushing about my lovely wife.
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Aww, you big sap.

That's exactly how I feel about Jen. We just "clicked" from the very beginning. So, either we're both perfectly compatible...or we have ridiculously low standards and will settle for anyone, HAHAHA. No, I'm sure it's the former of the two.

cowboy48 said:
Eating was okay this weekend. I did have a couple of pieces of homemade chocolate cake ( my ultimate Achilles heel). I only had a couple though. I have to learn to allow myself to go off the wagon once in a while. I am just scared it will be 1/2 a cake by the time I am finished but it wasn't.
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You know, I've had the same struggle - sort of - and it took me a while to come so genuine terms with the whole "cheat day" thing. For the longest time I would tell myself, "there's nothing wrong with a cheat day" (which there's not), but I would always sabotage myself by allowing my cheat DAY to become a cheat WEEKEND...then WEEK...then MONTH, etc. But, this time around, I've learned to stay focused. A cheat day is just that - a cheat DAY. And, a cheat day doesn't have to entail a shitty breakfast, followed by an unhealthy lunch, then snacks, then a big ass dinner, then a bunch of drinks, followed by even more snacks. A cheat day can be nothing more than having a couple pieces of homemade chocolate cake.

I look at it like this.

Cheat days are a good thing. I believe they keep both your body and mind in check, and, if utilized correctly, can actually help you succeed. But, cheat days are like spending a day at the pool when your ultimate goal is to stay dry.

It's ok to dip your toe in the water and walk away (AKA - having a couple pieces of cake and leaving it at that) - you get to enjoy the water, but no harm, no foul.

But, if you go overboard and eat/drink a ton of unhealthy shit throughout the whole day (or for days on end) you're only screwing yourself - you're essentially diving into the pool head first at that point. Sure, you're getting wet, but do you even get to ENJOY the water at that point? Knowing that you're only hurting yourself?
 
ChefChiTown said:
Aww, you big sap.

That's exactly how I feel about Jen. We just "clicked" from the very beginning. So, either we're both perfectly compatible...or we have ridiculously low standards and will settle for anyone, HAHAHA. No, I'm sure it's the former of the two.



You know, I've had the same struggle - sort of - and it took me a while to come so genuine terms with the whole "cheat day" thing. For the longest time I would tell myself, "there's nothing wrong with a cheat day" (which there's not), but I would always sabotage myself by allowing my cheat DAY to become a cheat WEEKEND...then WEEK...then MONTH, etc. But, this time around, I've learned to stay focused. A cheat day is just that - a cheat DAY. And, a cheat day doesn't have to entail a shitty breakfast, followed by an unhealthy lunch, then snacks, then a big ass dinner, then a bunch of drinks, followed by even more snacks. A cheat day can be nothing more than having a couple pieces of homemade chocolate cake.

I look at it like this.

Cheat days are a good thing. I believe they keep both your body and mind in check, and, if utilized correctly, can actually help you succeed. But, cheat days are like spending a day at the pool when your ultimate goal is to stay dry.

It's ok to dip your toe in the water and walk away (AKA - having a couple pieces of cake and leaving it at that) - you get to enjoy the water, but no harm, no foul.

But, if you go overboard and eat/drink a ton of unhealthy shit throughout the whole day (or for days on end) you're only screwing yourself - you're essentially diving into the pool head first at that point. Sure, you're getting wet, but do you even get to ENJOY the water at that point? Knowing that you're only hurting yourself?
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Now that I am eating at maintenance I try not to think of it as cheating ( although I do still-lol). I think if I eat as healthy as I can most of the time, run and exercise then when those special occasions come around then I should be able to indulge a little. I have to learn to eat "normally" so one or even two pieces of something is okay as long as it isn't the whole damn thing.

I think you are right though. A cheat day here and there would be okay. As long as the cheat day doesn't turn into a week or a month. To be honest I never took a cheat day when I was losing weight. I found if I say had a piece of pie that the craving for desserts would continue for a week. I think once the sugar and fat got into my system it stays for a while. It was just easier for me not to have it. I don't think I will take a cheat day now either. I think I will just indulge once in a while and trust my regular eating habits and exercise to compensate for it.

I remember Thanksgiving 2014- I had turkey, a small spoonful of sweet potatoes, some vegetables and that was it. NO pumpkin pie -- NOTHING. Did I suffer any? Well I still remember it to this day-haha but it was something I had to do. I had to show myself I WANTED this. I was tired of being fat, unhealthy, and feeling like crap. I had to draw a line in the sand. I did exactly the same thing at Christmas. I think we all want to be slimmer and we sometimes talk our way into eating things we shouldn't. Oh I had a bad day at work- the kids are driving me crazy- oh it is my birthday, Christmas- whatever. I couldn't let myself give in. I knew I had to be hardcore and stop pissing around. Does this work for everyone? NO-lol. Did it work for me-- YES!

Oh by the way I don't really 'know' you and Jen but I think you are perfect for each other- and I don't think either of you had to settle.
 
I did the same thing, Cowboy to lose 36kg in 6 months. I needed that discipline & it worked for me.
 
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