Weight loss goals

[Brina]

I just recently added cycling to the mix of exercise that I do. Last summer I hit 197 lbs, which is more than I weighed the week before I gave birth to my 6-year old twins. This was a turn around moment for me and I got serious about working out again. I set a goal of running a triathlon this summer (I am registered to do 2) and taking off the weight. I am 5' 5.5" and a bit top heavy. My goal is 50 lbs lost, so 147lbs final weight.

When I started working out just before labor day I was using cardio machines and working with a trainer. In January I added spin classes. This spring I have been cycling with my kids, which is long slow stuff and hopefully I will get out on my first group ride this friday, but I am not sure that I can. I am also running two days a week and working with a trainer one day a week.

I am currently 23 lbs toward my goal. As for diet, I am trying to eat more sensibly, eat less junk, but not really stick to a strict diet.