Athletes who want to take off Weight

I'm looking for other athletes who want to take off some weight for better performance. 

I'm 45 and I'm training for a 1/2 marathon.  I want to take off about 10 lbs to improve my running. If there are other athletes who have similar goals and would like to start a new thread, I would welcome the encouragement.

Is there anyone out there who would like to take off a few pounds for better performance?

 

Hi! I'm a triathlete. I started triathlons last year when I was well over 200 pounds. I'm now down to 180, but still want to lose at least 10 more. I'ts really hard during season b/c you have to eat enough cals to sustain your workouts. How have you been able to balance it?

Hi Ktcort13,

Congratulations on your Triathlons and weight loss.  I too started Triathlons last year.  My first was in April and I did 4 sprint races for 2007.  I agree about the "eating enough cals to sustain your workouts".  I found it to be very difficult.  

As far as balancing all of it, I don't quite have an answer except that when I keep track and count calories in and out I begin to get smaller (maybe not on the scale) but as far as how my clothes fit.   

My problem is when I don't keep track, I think... you can eat that peice of cake, you biked 16 miles today.  I found out that  thinking like that doesn't work.

What are your event plans and goals for this year?

I was training for a Triathlon up until May, then my father passed away and my life was turned upside down.  I always told myself that if a life-changing event happened, I would not want to forego exercise.  The only thing I have time for right now is running.  My cousin, who is a college & high school track coach, came down for the funeral and set up a training plan for a half marathon. I've never done one but I plan to do it in November.  I might be able to get my life back to a routine where I can train again for a Triathlon before the season is over. 

I look forward to hearing from you again.

Take care.