Despite the holidays, the training has continued. A good thing too, given the augmented caloric intake associated with the season. This post I have some absolutely guaranteed methods for losing pounds relatively painlessly. I've lost over 20 pounds since starting my training, despite eating ravenously throughout.

Here are some of the latest training pics, and then I'll spill the beans on the super "diet."



The triathlon team getting ready for a chilly Saturday morning swim practice at the St. Joe's pool.


Awesome coaches with a little TOO much advice as we're chillin' in the pool.

These guys are amazing - they've done multiple ironman competitions, which make our events seem like a stroll in the park. Albeit a long and torturous stroll.

My official game face.


Getting ready for a run at my sister's place in DC on Xmas day. It was so warm - I could still feel my hands by the end of it.

So here's the skinny on the foolproof weightloss method (just in time for resolutions) -

As I've been working out pretty hard, I'm always hungry. And I'm always eating. Yet I'm getting borderline TOO thin. I think the secret is this:

- exerecise (anyone see that coming?)
- don't eat bread.

That's it.

Really, the bread thing may seem minor, but it's the bomb. And when I say bread, I really mean wheat - no rolls, doughnuts, wheat pasta, cookies, cake, or the like. I do eat rice pasta, and grains like quinoa and spelt. But these are lower glycemic level foods, and really react differently in the body. I say skip the fads, the diets, the shakes - all that junk. Just replace the carbs with protein and veggies, and in 3 months the results are amazing. Its such a simple and therefore easy resolution to keep - no bread. And its gets easier as you see the results - I promise!

Oh, and did I mention I eat hardly any sugar? I avoid processed sugars and fruit juices, and even minimize the fruit. I have a jar of nuts and rasins at my desk and snack on that while my colleagues graze on Halloween leftovers. I try to avoid eating any chocolate, because I know that once I open that door...

I'd love to hear if anyone finds this interesting - it's a fun thing to discuss and compare notes and encouragment.

And please consider supporting me in my event. This is your last chance in 2008 to make a tax deductible donation to support cancer resarch - which is the whole purpose of this mad little adventure I've embarked on.

Thanks and Happy New Year - it's going to be a great one!