Hey, I remember this place...

[katt]

Ah, the old familiar lies are the best....

Geez.... I was just being optimistic

 

[omerta2010]

I work in HR for a big company, but my focus is on tech projects. Not terribly interesting.

Well if ya ever end up in the bay area we'll have to get together. Tech Projects are fun. that's what I do.

 

[Pylon]

Well if ya ever end up in the bay area we'll have to get together. Tech Projects are fun. that's what I do.

I was out there for OpenWorld a few months back. Sorry I missed you.

What's your area of specialty? I grew up in IT, and still dabble a bit in hardware and programming.

 

[JerseyDevil]

Hey Pylon! Just saying hi...

 

[Burner02]

Let's not get carried away...

positive reinforcement, brotha!

 

[Pylon]

Hey Pylon! Just saying hi...

S'up, yo!

 

[Pylon]

positive reinforcement, brotha!

always appreciated. But when you are driving from LA to NY and you cross into New Mexico, the "Welcome to Atlanta" sign looks a bit outta place...

 

[Pylon]

I keep forgetting to post it, but I've been pretty religious on cardio work each night. Usually 45 minutes on the bike.

I've also tossed in the 100 pushup and 200 situp programs on alternate days. Simple, quick, and a nice addition to the plain cardio.

 

[JerseyDevil]

You go dude

 

[Burner02]

what he said....

 

[Pylon]

Thanks, fellas.

On the road for a couple of days. Yesterday went really well. Stayed on plan with food and workout.

So today, I have a 2 hour meeting that stretches over lunch. And I just heard we are getting pizza because, you know, everyone likes pizza. Bollocks.

 

[Burner02]

well, it's a true statement...everybody DOES like pizza.
I defy you to say otherwise.
Did you brown bag it? You can munch away on your celery stalks while they inhale that delicious, grease and fat laden italian confection.

 

[katt]

yeah how do you do it when you travel? I know when TOH half and I go anywhere for a couple days, we mean well, but it all seems to go downhill..

 

[katt]

mmmmmm.......

 

[Pylon]

yeah how do you do it when you travel? I know when TOH half and I go anywhere for a couple days, we mean well, but it all seems to go downhill..

Yeah, I usually do too. I try to schedule free days around the social activities so I don't stick out too much.

It doesn't help that I don't have my scale with me. Sometimes knowing I have to step on it in the morning helps reign me in at night.

 

[Pylon]

well, it's a true statement...everybody DOES like pizza.
I defy you to say otherwise.
Did you brown bag it? You can munch away on your celery stalks while they inhale that delicious, grease and fat laden italian confection.

Worked out OK. When the pizza arrived, I slipped out to the cafeteria to grab a salad.

 

[omerta2010]

Awesome willpower

 

[Burner02]

better than mine.....good job, amigo!

 

[katt]

We get our cheat meal tomorrow..... we were talking about last night and Fat Burger came up.....

 

[JerseyDevil]

Worked out OK. When the pizza arrived, I slipped out to the cafeteria to grab a salad.

Good man

 

[Burner02]

We get our cheat meal tomorrow..... we were talking about last night and Fat Burger came up.....

dipped w/ ranch.....yeah.....

 

[Pylon]

Thanks, all. Managed to get home with no major food incidents.

Weight stalled, and oddly enough was right when I was due for a carb day. Something to it, I guess.

Back at it today. Weight (before the carb day) was right around 260, so close to 20lbs off so far. Could be better, but I'll take it.

 

[katt]

dipped w/ ranch.....yeah.....

well as you noticed in my journal "fat burger' will have to wait till later

Realistically, it is a 40 mile drive to get to it, so we opted for the cheaper route - take & bake pizza. (But I did dip it in ranch) lol

nice work PY! 20 lbs is great!

 

[Pylon]

Thanks, katt.

Actually, I'm kinda struggling with it right now, so I could use some support. It's been a rough couple of months personally, and every time I think I'm in the clear, I find out otherwise. (I won't go into details. I don't like listening to other people's problems, so I won't burden others with mine. It's all relationshipy stuff, not health or anything.)

My reflex is to retreat to comfort food. Trying really hard to resist that pitfall...

 

[katt]

Thanks, katt.

Actually, I'm kinda struggling with it right now, so I could use some support. It's been a rough couple of months personally, and every time I think I'm in the clear, I find out otherwise. (I won't go into details. I don't like listening to other people's problems, so I won't burden others with mine. It's all relationshipy stuff, not health or anything.)

My reflex is to retreat to comfort food. Trying really hard to resist that pitfall...

totally know how that goes pm me if you need to chat, even if you just need someone to listen - it really helps

 

[omerta2010]

My reflex is to retreat to comfort food. Trying really hard to resist that pitfall...

I've slowly gotten away from the food crutch, and now the gym is my crutch. When that kicks up I don't care what's going on I just go hit the treadmill and weights.

Hope things get better soon.

 

[the other half]

keep up the good fight pylon, you are doing great. and 20 pounds, that is awesome.

 

[Pylon]

Thanks for the positive vibes, kids.

Back on the road. Day 1 went well, though no workout. Will try to get it in today, and stay on course with food.

 

[Triple Threat]

Being on the road a lot is hard on the diet. You have to really work on it. Keep doing those push-aways.

 

[Pylon]

Thanks, Trips.

Tonight was a dinner with friends. Went with the roasted chicken. Passed on the key lime pie. *sigh*