Work In Progress - FitoverForty

[fitoverforty]

Thanks!
other good news - weigh in today 164.4 not much loss but hey I'll take it!

[fit-fanatic-2025]

sounds hard but rewarding! Congratulations! Was the water cold? Did you wear a wet suit or didn't you need to in that Texas heat? I think you should do another one. If you had to choose Lynne would it be a 5k or run of some kind, or a triathlon? Just curious which one you enjoy more.

Glad you had a good time and can't forget you came in first!!

[Boss Man]

I couldn't be more happy with you for doing that and I know how hard you have worked for it and you have always remained humble as well about such things, you've never talked your achievements up too much and sounded boastful and you've never had a big headed attitude in any way.

So WELL DONE for what you have achieved you are pretty good rolemodel to others about being human and being a Lady, but also a great inspiration to others.

You deserve every second of satisfaction and every ounce of pride. You've done a darn good job misses and I'm REALLY PROUD OF YOU.

[fitoverforty]

You've done a darn good job misses and I'm REALLY PROUD OF YOU.

Thank you Bossman.

Congratulations! Was the water cold? Did you wear a wet suit or didn't you need to in that Texas heat? I think you should do another one. If you had to choose Lynne would it be a 5k or run of some kind, or a triathlon?

Thanks Rebekah! Yes, the water was cold, but not freezing - didn't need a wet suit. I would like to do another triathlon - but maybe one with a pool swim instead of open water. I really struggle with open water swims. But running is first love - so it will always come first.

and I'd just like to say that you're 5'4". Lu's 5'7", and I'm 5'8" (they tried to say 5'9" at the last dr I went to, but I was wearing shoes, so whatever)...so...just throwing that into the weight factor

So technically I'm sure you and Lu are leaner than I am even tho I weigh less. It's all good. Trying to "race" to 160 is just another way to help to motivate myself into working hard. I have such a long way to go, further than you or Lu considering weight to height ratio, and it is so hard to lose lbs. - so it helps me to have a "goal" to push for.

[fitoverforty]

I could not go out and do a tri tomorrow...that's for sure.

And I could not make it through even one round of your Cross fit stuff.

I think we all have our strengths.

Yes, I agree, I think that is an awesome thing - and one of the best things I love about this site. We all rock, in our own unique ways.

[ldematto]

Woo Hoo~! You should be so proud of yourself! Congrats!!! And, NO WAY could I do even 1 part of the Tri~!

Yes, we all have our strengths - I'm having a hard time finding mine these days - body is screaming at me....not sure why?! But it ticks me off 160 seems to be a number that is so hard to reach!! Up and down all over the 160's, but never down to 160 (yet!) I can't forget though that when I started I was 211~! <---hard to believe!!!! Just looking at those old pics keeps me motivated - NEVER want to be there again!

You guys rocks - I'm just happy to be in the running with you :)

[feelin-great]

Okay, I was just checking for curiosity's sake, and I'd just like to say that you're 5'4". Lu's 5'7", and I'm 5'8" (they tried to say 5'9" at the last dr I went to, but I was wearing shoes, so whatever)...so...just throwing that into the weight factor, even though I haven't been quite so on track.

Being shorter doesn't make it easier to lose weight. It just means that you are in different areas of your weight loss goals. Maybe it wasn't intended that way, but it seemed a little like a slap in the face.

Happy Mother's Day Lynne - and all you other mothers out there Lynne, you are an awesome role model to your son and you should be so proud today

[fitoverforty]

Great article Allison! Thanks, I saw myself in alot of that story. Especially "you limit your ability to realize your full potential." I am an expert at that. So, I love how the article addresses that issue and shows you ways to overcome weaknesses to become a better you. Great stuff!

And again, seriously, I apologize if anything I wrote came out the wrong way or was insulting

No worries!

I got nothin' but love for all of you.

Same here.

[ldematto]

I've found that the less weight you need to lose, the harder it is! I think we are all having a hard time with the last 5, 10 lbs! I know many of you don't agree with the 17 Day Diet (the first 17 days anyway) but it seems it was the only way for me to get past that barrier.....though I have not been as good as you guys with exercise I give you Lynne and Allison lots of credit for the routines you've put together and the determination and stamina to continue on......even with injuries I know I think of you guys when I'm down and need a boost. Thank you!

We'll all get there....in our own ways, in our own time.

Happy Mother's Day all - even for those who are not mothers (yet) or the guys...have a GREAT day!

[EdgarHF]

fantastic work on the tri . I want one of those medals

[Boss Man]

Lynne, your strengths are your perseverence, your willingness to see aging as still a time to grow and blossom, not a time to start letting the weeds grow under your feet, just because there might be one or two things you can't do as well as before or possibly at all anymore physically.

Your strengths are knowing that you have not reached a certain place in life physically, but that there is still more for you if you want it. Your strengths are being able to do what you do and be able to show others what it means to you in a way people can understand, respect and admire.

Your strengths are being able to do something that inspires your Son to follow your example, at an age in his life where he could find you "not cool", or want to go against how you life, because being too like you isn't what someone his age should do, kind of an unwritten rule.

However you make him want to support you and want to live more like you, by your own example. Your strengths are being able to be you and make it something admirable and very likeable to those that pay enough attention and take time to understand.

So you don't need to ever wonder if you could match others at something else, because you do what you do and you do it in the ways that are best for you.

Keep sticking to what you know is working for you and kepe being proud of your successes. The Triathlon was not just the one success, you've had plenty of small successes every time you've tried to eat, exercise and live in ways you know are personally how you feel you should.

In those respects, you're pretty successful just about every day. The Triathlon, just like the road races, stands out as a defining moment in a pretty meritworthy life.

Your son is another true success for reasons highlighted earlier.

So keep the success coming and kepe the momentum up and keep the results and progress coming, but most of all keep on being uniquely you, because that is your biggest and best strength of all and it's why in many ways you are a quite beautiful person on the inside and why doing what you do and being who are, makes the impact it deserves to on others.

You're doing GREAT with everything and you deserve the physical successes, results, achievements and progress you have attained, because you work hard for them and I know you will never give in, until that far off point in your life, when the choice is out of your hands for whatever reason.

Keep going and GOOD LUCK, and I will say it again that I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU and like many others here, I really want you to succeed, not for any other reasons than because when you do, you will deserve it .

[fitoverforty]

fantastic work on the tri . I want one of those medals

Thanks Edgar!

and thanks Boss Man - you're gonna make me cry!!

[fitoverforty]

a few more race pics:

Got "game face" on - don't mess with the old lady. haha

Before race heading to the transition area - the smile before the pain.

Bike transition area. Final preps before race.
Doing a triathlon is kinda like childbirth. All the excitement before the event builds up, then you are in it and you swear if you can just get through it - never again! Then afterwards when you look back on it, you cherish the moments and the memory and would do it all over again.

[fit-fanatic-2025]

Nice pics Lynne!!

[fitoverforty]

i came to your thread and you have all your pics up and it is so motivational and fun to see and i had such a change of emotion. That's what i come here for! Love your behind the scenes photos! So thank you for that!! Glad you had such a good time!!

Thanks!! I like for exercise to be fun and inspiring. I don't like it be "work" or mechnical, repetitive workouts. I have found that I like a goal or something to reach for (other than the obvious weight loss and being fit). Doing a triathlon was so different from a running event, It allowed me to train hard, but in different areas doing different things - so it was never boring. And it really was a full body workout. I want gym weight workouts to compliment the race training, so that it all works together.

I have eye on another race. It is a duathlon. No swimming (yay). It will be a 1 mile trail run / 7 mile trail bike / 1 mile trail run. Sounds awesome!! Can't wait to do some trail riding. I bought a very nice Kona mountain bike a few years ago that has yet to be ridden on any trails. This race will be a fast one with such short distances - so alot of HIIT training will be involved - LOVE IT!!

You look amazing, Lynne!

thank you Allison!!!

Great job!

Hey stranger!! Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the support!!

Today is birthday. momma is baking me a cake. So there will be a slice of cake consumed. Probably chocolate w/choc. icing ( fav) - maybe a small scoop of icecream - just sayin' It will be good. I will enjoy it. I will not feel guilty. I will work it off. Calories don't stick to you on your bd, its some sort of law, I'm sure of it.

49 feels good. Onwards and upwards! as Noosk would say.