What's on your Tuesday Menu?

Hi! It is great to see you back! I so feel your pain. I've eaten my feelings and the feelings of half the city of Portland if I'm judging by the number on my scale this morning. I think in 2020 we need to be kind to ourselves during this tough time. Welcome back!

Thank you. I'm trying to be lenient with myself but I'm getting to the point where tough love needs to happen. I appreciate the kind words and it's nice to "see" you again.

Hi mamata,

I don't post here often, but do read daily, I do remember you...mostly because you inspired me to do my first Triathlon! i actually just thought the other day about you...

As far as the regain, you are worth being your healthiest self! You can do this, and there are many people on here who are fighting the same battle and willing to support you on the way.

best wishes,

Eileen

This makes me so happy! I'm was training for a full Ironman when this pandemic hit. Once my race was canceled I kind of went off the rails. I have a 70.3 in June (fingers crossed). Hopefully I can get back to my healthy strong self.

Do you have anymore races planned?

I had a really bad swim experience at the last tri I did and have not been able to go back to open water and while i continue to exercise, i don't do full blown training like i was for multi-sport. Its always in the back of my mind. I would definitley have to swim in fresh water-no ocean swims for me...I thought my great lakes swim training would transfer to ocean...it did not!

Eileen

Ocean swims are rough (I've never actually done one but I've heard bad things). In my last Ironman attempt I was kicked during the swim and fractured 3 ribs (I can't remember if I was still on here or not so I apologize if I'm repeating myself). I was VERY hesitant to swim in congested open water again but I'm glad I did. Triing brings me joy, I have to remember this. Thank you for bringing it up! Maybe someday we can race together! I don't remember where you live (I'm sorry) but I'm always up for a racecation.

Nikki

Hi fellow Badger! Nice to see you back!!!

Nikki!!!! Welcome back!

We are here for you... Who isn't on the struggle bus? This year has been nuts... but I still get a lot from the daily support here! :)

Hi there, and welcome back!
We can do this together. Pandemic has wreaked havoc on all sort of plans; one day at a time and small goals are the key.
Come back and post often. We are all in the same boat.

Nikki, hiiii! I am with you 100000%! I have been lurking, not posting, and I have regain and feel like **** about it, frankly. I am so sorry. You are so not alone. I am so glad to see you back here. I of course remember you and maybe this is the time for you and I to come back (and serve as a cautionary tale!). 2020 has been brutal for so many ways. I am grateful I have not lost my job or house or small business, but with gyms closed and long work days and just poor choices (honestly), I hate hate hate the number on the scale. I am with you 100% sister. I wish I could say "we got this" but it's gonna take both of us work, work, work. And less cheese, bread, wine. LOL

Anyway, just know you are not alone. Know the struggle is real. Know it gets harder the further you are out. But also know, we are not where we started, nor will we get there. One day at a time, right?