I know, I know...I am supposed to create my new postings on Sunday, but yesterday was a very busy day for me so Monday will have to do for this week.
Once again I appreciate the support and encouragement...It really helps. Thanks goes out to my brother, Rob, for setting me up with some breathtaking "Green Smoothies" which are basically different combos of pureed vegetables - some are definitely better than others (I think I can still taste that one I worked over last Saturday - what is kale anyway?). I owe you one, bro.
OK, I'll quit stalling - I weighed in at 296 this week which means a 2 lb loss for the week and a 6 lb loss total. Not quite the numbers that I seen on "The biggest loser" last week but I'll take it. It feels great to be committed to this getting in shape thing.
Gary is trying hard to get me to participate in this year's 'Spudman' triathlon (in Idaho on July 26th). It is a 10k run, 40 k bike, and a 1.5 mile swim (with the current of the Snake River I'm told). I need to decide if I am in within the next 60 seconds. I have two issues - 1. I don't know if I can be ready for that type of brutal punishment by that date and 2. there is a potential conflict with this year's trip to Alaska.
The event I have decided to get involved in is the "Ride the Divide" mountain bike trek in Colorado. Registration is not yet open so if you have any interest in going along, let me know. The dates for this are Aug. 22-24. It should be fun an grueling at the same time.
Here is the paragraph where I share my current feelings - I feel great about being 'on board', I am excited about the prospect of doing many things that I have wanted to do but haven't been able to do. It's kinda like having a 100 lb chimpanzee wrapping his arms and legs around you and giving you a hug that won't stop. It's really not much fun packing him around 24/7, not to mention the sore lower back from all that weight cantilevered out in the front. I'm pretty excited to get the monkey off my front!
Carry on!
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Dear, you make me laugh. Thanks for being such a good sport with the smoothies. They really are so good for you;) You are doing great. Isn't there a saying that "slow and steady wins the race"? Two pound is two pounds and that scale is definitely going down and not up! So, kudo's to you and keep up the good work. I think attitude is such a big factor when it comes to lifestyle changes. Your attitude has been very committed and motivated. Who was that man out shoveling the driveway at ll:00 at night, this last weekend? Hey, it was you and you even had a smile on your face when you came in. I'm sure your back will feel better real soon. I'll just fix you another one of my special conconctions and you will be fine in no time. Ha Ha. But seriously, I love you like crazy and I think you are doing fabulous! Keep up the good work. Ju
Wow Rich, I think this is awesome that you are on the path that I so need to be on also. Dad and I have committed to get in shape in the Niger Delta by walking around the compound (how many times I haven't quite figured out yet!!) I'll let you know when I get my pedometer working!! I know that once we have committed to a goal it feels so invigorating. Way to go, and I am going to keep track of your success, which I have no doubt that you will accomplish. Way to go. Mom Robinson
Go Richy, go richy, go richy go!!! Isn't that the words of encouragement that you wanted to hear, there you go. But seriously you are doing awesome. Keep up the good work. I think your Colorado bike ride sounds fun. Good luck with those smoothies they sound yummmmmmy!!!! ummmm, ummm good. I have a challange for you, and anyone that wants to do it. I did it the other day for my aerobics class and could hardly walk for about 3 days but it was good! This is what I did. (I did mine with weights the rest of my class didn't) We did as many push ups, crunches, lunges, squats, and calf raises as we could, and did 2 min. cardio running inbetween each set. I am going to test them again in 3 months and see if we have gotten stronger, which I am sure that we will. THere is my challage for the week.
Keep up the good work!!!
Love ya
LOR
Congrats on the weight loss!! Can't wait to hear moreSounds like you have some great support at home
liz memmott
That monkey analogy is hilarious. 2 pounds may not sound like a lot, but it is a loss, not a gain. That is to be commended. Great work!
You should share the smoothie recipes with all of us!
Love
Emily
Hey Rich,
If you have more details about ride the divide, I'd like them. I might be interested in going.
kirkjblake@gmail.com
Kirk
P.S. Keep up the good work on losing weight!
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