Zero Willpower To Eat Clean

Zero Willpower To Eat Clean.

Zero Willpower To Eat Clean

I must say, when it comes to training, may it be swimming, cycling, running or even just a gym/core session, I’m always 100% up for it. I love putting in all the hours, and the hard work while I’m doing it. No pain no gain, big miles big results, all that kind of stuff goes through my head and I love it. My mum and dad think I’m not wise, my mates are fed up listening to me going on about miles, miles and more miles, and my girlfriend Ruth thinks my determination and desire to become an Ironman is amazing, though I treat myself way too much! haha

My biggest downfall is my inability to eat clean. Now, I always say, I can do it, this will keep my tummy tucked away, and I should look good in my new tri suit for the season ahead (not to mention how much healthier I will be on the inside). Ruth is strong in this department, she can easily say no to those little treats, and when I sit there munching away to myself I see her shaking her head. Haha

Here’s my usual treats, my 3 favourites in fact. When I’m cycling loads, I think it’s fine to overindulge that evening while watching TV. 😉 How can I say no to these? haha

I think I’m doing well though, and I’ve tried super hard to cut out biscuits and buns along with my tea. Chocolate digestives, custard creams and cup cakes were a big favourite. In fact the last packet was finished at the weekend and I don’t intend to buy anymore. If I can somehow keep away from it maybe just maybe, I’ll find some abs for the summer for the 1^st time in 10 years 🙂

Ps

This is unbelievable, talk about a coincidence, my mum has just sent me a picture of her productive afternoon, check this out. Is it any wonder my willpower is zero, it never gets the chance haha roll on tea time! 🙂

Aaron

Dating A Triathlete

I came across this article at the weekend which I thought was very interesting and quite funny if I’m honest. Have a wee read girls 🙂

In honour of Valentine’s Day, Lauren Harsch offers up a simple, four-step guide on how to date, and maybe one day marry, a triathlete.

I dated and then married a top amateur Ironman triathlete. I feel like anyone who has deserves a medal or trophy—we are a strong group of independent people. Here are a few rules I’ve learned along the way that might benefit anyone married to multisport by affiliation and not necessarily personal choice.

Rule #1: Get your own life.
If your partner is a dedicated triathlete, he will spend anywhere from 15 to 25 hours each week training. Let’s also assume that your partner is not a professional triathlete so add on a 40-plus-hour workweek. Doesn’t leave much time for you, does it? Just because you’re not always No. 1 doesn’t mean you should bail on your athlete. In spite of what we’re told in fairy tales, romance novels, chick flicks and on “Oprah,” love ain’t always grand. Long-lasting love is also about compromise and supporting each other’s differences. Of course, you can make yourself and your partner miserable by resenting them, the sport and everything and everyone to do with it, but that doesn’t make much sense, does it?

Rule #2: Change your expectations for, ahem, intimacy.
One of the fears is that pre-race relations will leave the competitor somehow weakened resulting in a slower finish time. Of course, men don’t worry about this before a big business meeting, and sex before going off to war is almost a tradition. Go figure. If your partner has this idea it’s probably not worth trying to change their mind.

Rule #3: Take advantage of the perks, namely global travel.
Before race season starts my husband and I decide where I would like to vacation and where he would like to race. We have traveled to Austria, Germany, Arizona, Hawaii and the list goes on. I call these trips racations. Arrive at your destination a couple days before race day and then vacation on the back end. This eliminates prolonged pre-race stress.

Rule #4: Learn to make a great protein shake.
Ah, nutrition—the life source for triathletes. I remember before I entered the world of triathlon, I used to refer to this as “food.” Realise from the get-go that nutrition will be a big factor in your relationship. During race season, your athlete will scrutinise every calorie he puts in his mouth. In order to make it fun, get creative with your recipes. Swap recipes with other tri partners or take a healthy cooking class with your partner. Learn to make a killer protein shake. A trick that we love: Add a scoop of instant coffee to a protein shake. It adds a nice mocha flavour and will keep your partner up a few extra hours.

Dating a triathlete is not without its rewards. Another upside—outside of having a partner that looks good in Spandex, of course—is that triathletes really know how to make a commitment. It takes major dedication to train for and actually finish a triathlon. This ability to commit tends to spill over into relationships, provided his prospective mate doesn’t try to come between him and his “A” race. Just remember all relationships need boundaries and it doesn’t hurt to remind your athlete that a simple note or card as a thank you always goes a long way.