A New Ski Season Is Ahead - How Will You Prepare?
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Topic: A New Ski Season Is Ahead - How Will You Prepare?
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Subject: A New Ski Season Is Ahead - How Will You Prepare?
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 4:41pm
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So in keeping with a typical New Year - New You Tradition some of the Co-Workers have come up with a No Junk 21 Day Challenge - Copy below No Junk 21 Day Challenge No Chocolate, pure, flavored or otherwise No Candy No Biscuits or Cookies No Cake, Donuts, or Muffins No Pastries No White Bread, pizza crust is white bread unless stated otherwise No Chips, baked or otherwise No Fast Food, Subway is acceptable No Carbonated Beverages, soft drinks or beer, including mixers in a drink No Ice Cream I offer for consideration “The Contest” from Seinfeld. $50 per person, payable to the pot once you partake of a forbidden item from the above list. The pot balance will be split evenly amongst each of the participants still alive at the end. The start date is Monday, February 2nd with an end date of noon, Monday, February 23rd. For those of you who may need a refresher on “The Contest” I offer the following clips for your enjoyment. The ground rules… https://www.youtube.com/embed/LkklW7VEBHA The admission… https://www.youtube.com/embed/zDWU2SR27g4 Ground Rules https://www.youtube.com/embed/LkklW7VEBHA" rel="nofollow - Clip 1 The admission https://www.youtube.com/embed/zDWU2SR27g4" rel="nofollow - Clip 2 ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 4:42pm
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Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 4:45pm
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The day after the contest if I make it ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 4:46pm
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I think I am on HW's plan but good for you Greg!!! I really don't eat anything out of that list anyways besides pizza and I don't buy white bread. ------------- |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 5:30pm
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I'm already in the middle of my yearly mid winter party break to get ready for ski season, plus a trip to Lewy's falls in the middle of that 21 days...I gotta pass ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 5:56pm
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dusted off my bike and started pedaling as of yesterday! lol 32 miles between yesterday and today! need to loose around 10 pounds! jejej ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 6:04pm
Right there with you Adam. Been doing Nutrisystem for 3 weeks and already lost 8lbs. First stop is 200lbs from a starting point of 214 (heaviest I've ever been) then a final destination of 190 and should feel real good there. 1400 calorie diet plus a 1 hour daily eliptical session sure leaves you hungry enough to eat wallpaper. ps don't believe the commercials where Terry Bradshaw say's "And the foods GREAT!!" I've had two crappy years with knee injuries that pulled me off the water and man did I pudge up. This year physically I am 100% so the weights got to go so I can have some fun again. |
IAughtNaut wrote:Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 6:13pm
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I'm out! Oh, wait....you're talking about food. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 6:33pm
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That's good progress Alan. I'm not committed enough to do something like nutrisystems. Usually if my weight goes up, its because I got careless. If I knock out those 1 or 2 sodas a day, ice cream and a fourth meal at around 9:00 PM, I can get things under control again, but it seems to be harder with age. I entered the holidays about 5 over where I want to be and came out of the holidays about 10 over where I want to be. Although I had started my swimming regimen in the fall, I held off on that for a couple months after spending a couple nites in the hospital with a fibrillating heart, to be followed up by wearing a monitor for 3 weeks. Good to go now, tho. I've knocked off 2-3 pounds in the past couple weeks since getting back in the pool, walking at lunch when I can get away and better eating habits. Back in the spring when I was out of a job, the stress related weight loss had me down around where I should be, but once life was good again, so was the food. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 6:34pm
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This March will mark 2 years in Crossfit. Really happy that I've stuck with it all this time, hauling my butt out of bed in the early AM 3x a week when hitting the snooze bar would be heaven. The results have been awesome and it's an extremely no-BS serious challenge every class. Truly a new definition of "finding and redefining your limits". Last spring I was barely sore at all when I got back into the slalom course and not remotely winded sitting in the hole after every pass. Great feeling and the only workout regime that has really been effective off-season for skiing movements. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 6:41pm
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I was on this pain killer for a few months and creeped up to 179.9, a record high for me too. Now I'm off it and back down to 170 but last winter I was at 160. I had to buy new pants and still don't have room to tuck in an undershirt, bought a 66" slalom ski in the fall and all winter I've been thinking now I need a 67". FML. I can't pinpoint a change in anything except age. Luckily I don't have the over eating or stress desires, unless you count alcohol. Life's too short to diet.  ------------- |
Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 6:42pm
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Yep one of the great things about ski season it gives you incentive to get in shape. I have had a injury prone season combined with record low water levels have cut my on water time down. Just about right now for the end of season  ------------- If you're going through hell, keep going http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2999" rel="nofollow - 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 6:46pm
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I'm with you Larry, getting much harder with age to keep my weight down. And Alan, those weights you mention are dead on with me, now at about 210-212, never have been this heavy before, will be happy to get below 200 and take it from there, 190 would be ideal. I'm healthy right now, need to get into a regular workout (am just playing volleyball a few times a week, plus generally active) and cut out the extra eating. Trouble with that challenge is I'd get done and still be 3 months away from northern ski season! ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 6:51pm
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Larry, I need the program to keep me disciplined, without it I eat conveniently meaning I stop on the way home from work at junk food places like Mc'd , taco bell, Kentucky fried Chicken. My wife is a vegetarian so we've sort of gone our own ways when it comes to dinner and again without a regemin I am hopeless. I did Nutrisystem about 4 years ago and dropped 28 lbs in 3 months so I know I can do it again. Like I said I'm only taking in 1400 calories plus working off about 7-800 every night on the eliptical. Once the metabolism kicks back in gear the weight just falls off. Not much fun but neither is looking a baluga in board shorts. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 6:56pm
Over New Year's in Florida Jackie thought something was wrong with the fly of my board shorts and I had to inform her the problem was my enlarged waist, the shorts were fine. And I brought with me the biggest ones I had... At least now I'm filling out all those size L wetsuits I have! ------------- |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 7:01pm
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Amazingly, I have managed to only put on about 5 lbs over the last few months being limited to ANY sort of work outs. It feels so good to get back doing something, I am swimming, and now I hope, I can drop a few pounds as well. I hear Kev, life IS too short to diet, plus I love food! Need to get back into the habbit of just smaller portions. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 7:24pm
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I will contribute my ailments of last summer (pulled groin, hamstring and torn rotator cuff)to being out of shape and overweight. Currently down ~11 pounds over the past 2-1/2 weeks. Making better meal choices and adding some cardio 3 to 4 times a week. Got to get the llbd down before 11/22/2015. ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 8:38pm
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Mom's homemade Christmas cookies added about 10lbs. It took me about a month to drop it. Currently at 165. 5 more pounds to get to my goal weight. Been working on the legs and knee to make sure I'll be good for this coming wakeboarding season. ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 10:46pm
Greg, What is the deal with this date? Are you going to be in a Wedding? If so you will likely need some quick cash. However, a college will have a stack of my cash for a young ladies freshman's year. My wife's dreams came true on 11/27/93 when I said I DO.  Donald |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 11:10pm
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I am keeping it real. Just sticking with the basics. http://s266.photobucket.com/user/turninggrey/media/water_ski_drinking-12456.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  That guy kind of looks like me. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 11:23pm
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Looks kinda like Putin too. ------------- |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: January-30-2015 at 11:54pm
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Donald That would be the big 50 ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: January-31-2015 at 11:09pm
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Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: January-31-2015 at 11:31pm
+1 Hahaha..... ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: January-31-2015 at 11:36pm
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Greg et al: Awesome that you are doing something to get to where you want to be.......... I won't be joining in on the challenge.... I have had an unfair start.  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 12:01am
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At the September CCFan reunion at Reid and Laurie's, I had an "episode". Wayyyyy too Fat, too much beer, too little sleep and too much coffee resulted in difficulty catching my breath. After the trip to Race City with the crew, I packed my bags, called Val and told her I was coming home as I couldn't seem to catch my breath. After making a few quiet good byes, I took off. That was the beginning of my new journey. While my docs were screwing off getting me diagnosed and on the right respiratory drugs, I decided to lose the weight and get healthier while waiting for the drugs to kick in. I was trying to exercise and having difficulty breathing because of my weakness, my fat, and my lungs. I was really scared cuz breathing was VERY difficult with exertion and I thought I would never get off the fat-ass track. Well, 4 months, 2 fun-filled holidays and 42 pounds of weight loss later, I am feeling sooooo much better. I am even off my lung drugs. I even had to make some changes in my work schedule because I was literally killing myself. We are eating better at home... which thankfully still includes beer, pizza and goodies (just less of them with lots of exercise in between). It is so great to be able to "drop and give someone 20".... when I couldn't do that in years. 15 pounds more to lose, and I'm there...... so far so good. I am jazzed! I can't wait for the ski season! I want to ski at April's school again for a tune up to celebrate! Anyone want to join me for a day or two at April's place in NC? ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 1:22am
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Good for you Steve. That had to be quite a scare. We can all learn something from it. ------------- |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 1:45am
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wow, 42 lbs? congrats. can't wait to meet the more aerodynamic Air206, haha ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 7:57am
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Great to hear Steve. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 9:21am
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Like my wife's coffee cup says, "Remember to be awesome today". Great job Steve. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 9:43am
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That's GREAT Steve!! Congratulations! ------------- Js |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 11:05am
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It's been really hard.... but I was a mess. Physically and mentally really worn down. It's terrible I got that way...just trying to reclaim what I have left of life! Adam, I can't WAIT to see just how aerodynamic I am now. I still am a weakling, at least I don't have as much weight to haul around.... Working on strength too. I hope family and work schedules will allow me some Mini times.... As part of my new plan, I want to go visit my CCFan buddies. I am goin to start regional and work national. Look out y'all! JMurph is first on my list. Then, a trip to the Indy/Chicago contingent is on the wish list. Wanna ski and foil with Quinner and Hollywood and watch my man Zach barefoot! I am sooooo looking forward to warmer weather! Donald? Wayne? JMurph? You guys up for 2 days at Coble's? ........Anyone? ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 11:13am
Oh, it's not all good news..... Since I have been so self-focused, the BFN is still in 1,000 pieces. she's NOT gonna make any Mini's this year, even if I can. Shame on me!  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 11:36am
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Dang Steve......we won't recognize you if you've dropped 42 lbs or more. Guys will be asking..."Hey, whose the new guy?" oh, wait that's Steve...Good Job Brother. Since we're on a what's your health condition thread I'll toss in mine. As many of you noticed at Mini's this past year you didn't see me on skis too much. That is because I had been diagnosed with Rheumetoid Arthritis and basically it was hit or miss if I could ski depending on how my hands and joints were. I noticed something was wrong two years ago at River Run while at breakfast with Reid and Laurie as I could barely hold the glass. I chalked it up to fatigue. I had gone to a Arthritis Doc who put me on meds and after 2 visits I quit seeing her as she was the worst Doc I had ever seen. She was about useless. Once the meds she had me on ran out I never went to a new doc as the good ones recommended had a 3 month waiting list to see. The RA had gotten so bad that some days I could only lift my arms parallel to the ground. I couldn't open a can of vegetables with a can opener nor simply pull open a bag of chips. The only way to get back in the boat was put my forearms on the platform and roll up on it like a beached whale. The flexability and strength in my wrists was non existent not to mention it hurt like hell to try using the method we all use to get on the platform. I was popping ibuprofen like tic-tacs and the final straw that sent me to the doc was the last Lanier gathering with the crew. It was all I had to get up on a slalom and it was a quicky as I fell cutting. I tried 5 times to get up and couldn't cause I just didn't have the grip strength to hold onto the handle. "Ok, that's it! I'm going to a Dr cause this crap is interfering with my ski time!" Got an appointment with a nonrecommended Doc and went. I was very impressed with the guy as he went down the list of everything I was experiencing as if he were living with it himself. He kept nodding his head and typing in the laptop as to what was going on. A few X-rays and he said "We'll get you fixed up.......you'll feel better in about 3 days." Boy was he right, the meds he has me on worked and I was able to lift my arms over my head without fail or pain in 3 days. I'm taking a couple of meds and a handful of vitamins everyday. Yep, I'm one of those guys now. Feel fantastic for the most part but my feet are lagging behind a bit. They are somewhat weak and can roll easily but I'm hoping they'll be back in time for ski season. The x-rays did show some minor joint damage to the joints in my feet as a result from having RA and not doing anything about it. Doc said it could have been prevented if I had come to see him earlier and asked me why I hadn't. Told him about Doc A and he lambasted her. He commented that she is the worst Dr. he has ever seen and doesn't know why she is in the field of RA cause she stinks. So back to the topic of discussion. I gave up soda's for the most part and only drink water even when I hit the Fast Food which isn't too often and have a salad or yogurt for lunch as a norm. Still on the meat market for one and 2 the less Arse I gotta pull up on a ski then the better off I am. Besides..... I wanna look good for guys when we're out skiing. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 11:47am
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Wow Tim! Glad you are headed in the right direction! This middle age stuff stinks but we get an opportunity to do something about it! Not everyone can... I feel blessed that my curse was self-worsened and I could affect change. So glad you are on good meds and are feeling better. So, I guess this is an overall thread on "How will you prepare.... for LIFE ahead?" Grab it by the buoys and make it happen for the better. We only have one chance to run life's course.... Let's HIT IT! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: JMurph
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 12:02pm
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Steve, I doubt that I'll have time to go to ski school with you, but through some dates out and I'm glad to try to make it work. Tim, I'm glad to hear you found the right doctor. They have made a lot of progress with the RA stuff in the past couple of decades. My grandfather got RA in his twenties and they didn't know much. He lived a crippling life because of it. the kick in the gut this past year for the Murphy's is that our son Reid was diagnosed with a form of Juvenile Arthritis and we've spent MANY hours with countless doctors over the past year. He was in a wheelchair from early November until last week. He's back on his feet now (with crutches) and enjoying the heck out of it. Moral of the story for us is to enjoy every day. I'm getting ready to jump in the car for a swim meet with Grant (8 years old) where he'll probably do pretty well. He is hoping to break a club record in butterfly today. Even though he is eight years old and those successes mean very little in the big picture, I will praise the heck out of him and make him feel like a champion. Reid was fourth in the state in gymnastics two years ago and I was in a different parenting scheme where I didn't want to make too big of a deal out of there successes. I now wish I had gone nuts for him too. Love people. Enjoy life. I hope I get to see some of you this year. |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 12:05pm
No ski school for me, but if you get up to Chicago, and if Hollywood will let me back in one of his boats, I'd love to come along and drive, shoot video and Pics! Lets make it happen!!! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 12:22pm
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This was not the intent of this thread when I started it but I am glad that it took the turn it did. Kind of seems as though it has become to easy to pull up to that Chick-fil-A (for those in the south) or McD's, BK or .......and have let other demands provide either an excuse or justification for eating poorly or not taking the time to take care of our bodies. We all have a tremendous amount of things to be thankful for (family, freedom, friends, our beloved toys etc.). I am sure we all know of someone who has suffered either a serious injury or set back that has effected his or her life in one way or another - for all we have that is good, there is nothing more important than your health and to be there for your family. For those on the journey wooohoooo, for those on the fence jump to the other side as you do not want to get caught straddling that picket fence. Steve, like Murph said, throw out some dates for Cobles and see what happens. If there is any interest I can reach out to John Gillete and see if we can get him out on. Saturday morning on Lake Davidson (by Lake Norman). I have also asked if he can make it to the White Lake Mini this year. ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 12:32pm
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well this thread certainly took a turn TimBob, glad you got it straightened out, I know what a struggle you were having, of course now you don't have an excuse to get a little morfooting in this year. haha John, I'm glad to hear Reid's doing better, I had no idea you guys were dealing with that. is a full recovery in his diagnosis? back to gymnastics soon I hope? and tell Grant goods luck! ------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 12:57pm
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Funny how threads start out one way and end up going on a roller coaster ride of sorts but since it is dealing with us staying healthy then I too am glad it's run off on a tangent. Sounds like many of y'all need to put down the IPA and pic up a silver bullet light instead! Murph, thanks for giving us the scoop on little Reid.... It's got to be hard and heart wrenching as a parent to see your child hurt and deal with such a life changing event. Great to hear he is out of a chair and on his feet again. I'll keep y'all in my prayers for hope for smoother roads ahead. Thanks for letting us know and keep us posted on Reids progress. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 1:21pm
I hope Seven Lakes is on that dance card somewhere. Turn south on 220, 3 hours later, you are here. We'd love to have you and Val stop by some weekend. If my charm and good looks isn't incentive enough, here is another teaser.  As much as I'd like to, I doubt I'd do Cobles. Wayne went last year and said it was great. But I am less than an hour away so if you do go, and they do let you out at night, let me know and I'll stop by for a Lite beer with you. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 2:28pm
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Larry I would do my very best to rip that up.....Most likely that would happen from all the falling and repeat starts ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 3:20pm
Steve, I doubt it. April has my money for the second year in a row. Natalie is going again. She is so looking forwarded to it. I need another year to prepare for that level of skiing. If I just knew some guys with some nice 206's to give me some pulls it would up me in the correct direction. I think a 6 liter would even help get my fat but up on my fat boy / Big Daddy Ski. I just got a used Acme 540 for my boat that should help, but I really need a better drive than the wife. I think she is trying to get the Life Insurance money a few years ahead of schedule my jerking my arms off of my body. I realize many of you think of me as a HEALTH GOD / PEFECT MAN, but I too have been working this winter (since October) to lose weight. I have been going to the gym 5 to 6 nights each week, to stare at the ladies and work out. I am doing this for two reasons, one to help my skiing and also, I develop a sharp pain in my knee last March. I though that I torn my knee, but I did not know how I did it. It kept me off skis all summer because as soon as it stopped hurting, it would start hurting again. This fall I finally went to the doctor and I found out that it was arthritis. I got medication, but I have not had to take any of it yet. The exercise has stopped the pain in my knees. The Tilley's will put Reid Murphy in our thought and prayers, that is just not fair to be so fit and have to deal with that illness. Donald |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 4:06pm
And you guys probably thought I was kidding with my first post... I smell bacon, time to get up for breakfast. ------------- |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 4:31pm
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So glad to have y'all in my heart, prayers and family pics - even Donald (well, you know what I mean)! I will make the rounds - Seven lakes with Greg and Larry, ATL with Morfoot and the Charlotte area boys.... It's a date! Chicago will likely be fall.... before that, going to Europe while I can!!!! Where are my CCFan Europe buddies? ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-01-2015 at 4:33pm
HW - That bacon smell is me burnin' fat in Virginia - What a salted hog I was....! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 4:15am
pffffffft. skutsch is always welcome onboard one of my crafts but the 98 Sport needs as much use as my 88 Ski! ------------- |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 10:23am
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Haha, good thread guys! I like hearing all the positives for the start of 2015 so far! I feel like I need to get on the fitness wagon but I have other stuff taking up all my time at the moment ------------- |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 10:27am
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Zach - that's what we all said while putting off our health.... I guess it's a balance thing. That's why I've had trouble all my life, no balance - all drive. Let's go skiing! You're on my list............. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 10:54am
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Aerodynamic Steve can pull me with the brown boat on the river when you stop in haha. ------------- |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 11:46am
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Zach, have never been aerodynamic... always been the husky nerd. But happy to breathe behind the boat and in the driver's seat.... Fun to go for a pull in the Brown Betty on the river! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 11:54am
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Breathing is a good thing!!! Yes of course the 98 Sport is always available for a tug. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 12:18pm
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I mean IMHO Steve does own the best looking sport in existence. ------------- |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 12:26pm
 Ahhh Shucks...Happy to give you a pull anytime, actually, I'd love to get you, HW, Jonny and my neighbor Ron (the "socks" guy) and see if we could do a 4 man run (BTW, HW, the other socks guy joined me on the permanent NO SKI list, he had a retina come completely detached about the same time as my accident...) ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 12:33pm
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Yikes, be careful out there this year. ------------- |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 12:36pm
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The other socks guy, we call him Uncle, did his mowing the grass... Should have been skiing with us, he would have been fine! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 3:26pm
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Went to Tampa For the weekend to get my ski season off the ground! McMormicks, Great place to ski and they have a cable park also. ------------- Hobby Boats can be expensive when the hobbyist is limited on their own skill and expertise. 1993 Shamrock "fat" 20. 2008 Nautique 196 5.0 |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 3:30pm
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Sounds fun - I am not familiar with them.... Are they the Irish/Mormon ski family? ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 3:54pm
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Good friend of mine goes to and skis McCormicks. Skied with you some years ago Jody. Since I can no longer ski, my only prep will be crossing my fingers in hopes of filling up the tank in mid April at current prices. |
Posted By: dwouncmd
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 4:51pm
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Steve, Having lost 60 or so pounds starting in 2006, and with weight loss a major focus of my practice, I know how hard it is to do. Congratulations. I would love to hear all of the gory details sometime (the medical community has yet to figure out how to replicate that kind of success outside of individual patients). Put Lake Orange on your list, and if you are going stag somewhere and need a copilot, give me a few weeks notice... I am going to visit April in April. I would gladly go again with you. I want continue to improve as much as I can and be a better coach for the kids. As for prepping for the season, hand and forearm fatigue have been a problem, so I have been working on trying to improve that. I would like to be around 175 (currently 185), which will require getting more regular with the running, getting back on the bike, and shaving a few extra calories, 1 beer instead of two. I have been focusing on body moves (pullups, pushups, situps). I would try crossfit if we had a gym close by; there are too many of the lifts I am not familiar with to do on my own. I should swim, but I am just so bad at it that it is hard for me to force myself to do it. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6535&sort=&pagenum=2" rel="nofollow - 89 SN <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6567&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow">7 |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 5:14pm
Agreed! ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: baitkiller
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 5:42pm
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Man! you guys have it easy... I am sitting here looking at my rower, which happens to be mocking me...again. This thing keeps me in great shape but it hurts like hell if I take a month or two off. I like to get my sons muscle head football buddies on it and wager them a 10 minute pull on setting 4. Not one can do it... #1 son is also pushing me to train for the Miami Spartan race. I saw the videos and am not so sure its a good idea. A dude of my advanced years could get seriously wrecked at that thing! Anybody here do Spartan races or tough mudders? ------------- Jesus was a bare-footer............. |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 10:30pm
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I am lucky if I run away from donuts! Ha.... But I do love the rower.... I have a water rower, great feel and it is a great overall torture. Plus, this time of year you can find them cheap on Craigslist.... rusty New Year's resolutions. That's how I got the Nordic Track, Water Rower and recently the Elliptical. I have found that my schedule won't fit in a gym membership... so I buy old stuff and fix it up (Hmm, sounds familiar). Do whatever it takes...... start with Greg's challenge, then Hollywood's Lite Beer Challenge... work toward whatever makes you feel better, healthy and strong. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 10:38pm
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Hey, if any of you guys want to get together in Winter Haven for a workout, I could see us doing this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRscYVvEFt8" rel="nofollow - Workout ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 10:57pm
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Heck I may need to get on Kristin's erg (rower) but admittingly afraid of the Kristin's roaring laughter at how poor my performance would be. Day one of the challenge down - will be interesting to see how the challenge combined with the exercise and better food choices work out. ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 11:08pm
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So I am playing catch up on the older posts and you Midwest fellas may get a visit this sprig summer as I am working in Duluth and travel back through Minneapolis Who is close to Duluth? ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 11:14pm
uh...think I am gonna be busy that day...sorry. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 11:32pm
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LOL. Yeah, on second thought we would probably be run out of town. The 3 guys at the 50 second mark are hysterical (If you can make it that far) Tom ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: February-02-2015 at 11:52pm
The 80's were sure something  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: February-03-2015 at 1:06am
I don't think I know of anyone that I was say was "close" to Duluth, everybody is at least a 2 hour drive... Sorry. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: February-03-2015 at 3:46am
------------- bring the ruckus http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5347" rel="nofollow - 2000 Pro Air |
Posted By: dwouncmd
Date Posted: February-03-2015 at 9:01am
I know many will disagree, but light beer? I just don't see the point. Having said that, if I am not going to have two, I probably shouldn't have one... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6535&sort=&pagenum=2" rel="nofollow - 89 SN <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6567&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow">7 |
Posted By: Toertel
Date Posted: February-03-2015 at 11:02am
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somehow running 3-5 miles 4 times a week did not cut it anymore and the lbs stuck. so 2 1/2 weeks ago I started a HIIT training (freeletics)... man I sure hope all the pain pays off in the end. nice thing is, I managed to motivate my wife to join the fun 3 time per week. I do freeletics 4 times a week and run on 2 days now. its just bodyweight movements but hard saturday was brutal 50 burpees, squats, situps, then 40, 30,20,10...no break as fat as you can... ------------- 1994 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: 63 Skier
Date Posted: February-03-2015 at 11:23am
I'm pretty sure I lost a pound just reading about this. ------------- '63 American Skier - '98 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: February-06-2015 at 4:58pm
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This one is my favorite. The push ups... ------------- |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-06-2015 at 9:13pm
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That's awesome! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: February-08-2015 at 4:39pm
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Just crossed the >15#'s lost. Feeling better every day but......the combination of the exercise, better meals and the 21 day challenge is kickin my a$$. If you guys do not have a Fitbit synced up with my fitness pal you should give it a try. ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: February-10-2015 at 6:45pm
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Just skied 2 sets yesterday in Orlando after 12 weeks off. Only the very slightest bit sore. Pre-crossfit era I would have been essentially crippled for days with soreness. This 'ish works. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: rebel skier
Date Posted: February-10-2015 at 7:37pm
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off to a gym called KoKo Fit Club. Its a digital gym and you work on one machine the whole time. It has helped my skiing strength a ton. We love it so much the wife now works there. http://kokofitclub.com/" rel="nofollow - Koko Fit That being said, add me to the 45+ gained too much weight and trying to lose it club. |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: February-10-2015 at 11:05pm
Welcome to the Club  ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: JMurph
Date Posted: February-10-2015 at 11:19pm
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Greg - Day 8 down? How's it going? |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: February-10-2015 at 11:27pm
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Murph, Easier every day. Snacks after 8pm are the toughest. Sue and Kristin are supportive but like to poke fun with how about a chocolate cover rice cake - oh wait the 21 day challenge....how about this - oh wait...... We are having fun with the fit its which have evolved into a slight competition (at least for me). I have a hard time letting Kristin win the daily challenge - last Sunday I really kicked some 22 year old but and when I stood up to get off the plane on Monday I nearly fell over- lol It is all in good fun and collectively we have lost > 30#'s. Pants are hanging, belt has gone back a notch, heck I may need to pick up a new ski if this keeps up ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: February-10-2015 at 11:30pm
| For the past couple of weeks, my workout routine has consisted of shoveling snow. Lots and lots of snow. |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-10-2015 at 11:47pm
Only evidence I've seen is the girlfriend running the snow blower while Brian is inside taking video of her...Just sayin'! ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: Bri892001
Date Posted: February-10-2015 at 11:55pm
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Hahaha Tim. If I can only find a snowblower with fuel injection, and on board battery start, I should be able to stay in my pajamas all day drinking Coors Lights during the next storm
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Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: February-16-2015 at 1:09pm
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First goal of 200Lbs hit today from 214, feel great but that took longer than I thought it would. Seems last time I really needed to lose weight it just fell off me once I got on a diet. Must be the age thing and getting the metabolism kick started took a little extra work. This time I'm dieting and working out and it's been pretty stubborn but I think I'm on my way. Next stop is 190, maybe end of March. I have a vacation planned in the middle there so it's going to be hard to not slip up a little bit. |
Posted By: OldSchoolBlue84
Date Posted: February-16-2015 at 1:23pm
Congrats to all acheiving their goals It must be this site  that I have decided to get back to the gym to prep for this year after reading through this thread. Kids are finally at the age were they are becoming little individual people which in result making the wife a happier camper when I am not home. I started the Fuel Cross-Fit Training Saturday and boy it's going to be a rough one since I have not worked out in 6 years or so . Going to be an adventure. Good luck to all.....------------- Kostas http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6700&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow - 1984 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: February-16-2015 at 2:44pm
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If it is permissible to round up - I have hit the -20 mark today. The goal is another 25......pretty lofty goal but so was baccerds barefoot before 50! Congrats Allen ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: February-16-2015 at 3:40pm
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Wow, you guys are really kick'n it here !!! Glad to see everyone getting into some form of shape for once the damn earth decideds to warm up again.. Love the success stories. Hell most of you know I'm almost never behind a boat. With therapy done now on the 2nd full hip replacement, I can actually get my socks on again now !!! Just hit the gym again for the first time in 10 years. I've got 30 pounds to shed. Hope I have some of the same success as some of you had !! I'm hopefull to get stong enough and flexible enough to enjoy all the same watersports as I once did by this summer... Moj' ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-16-2015 at 3:44pm
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Dave, It's great to hear your recoup has gone well. Good luck getting behind the boat! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: February-16-2015 at 4:10pm
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Good for you Dave - set a goal and push forward. I just left the Ortho's office for a shoulder follow (nothing compared to a hip!) and received the green light to get back on the water. Sure seems like October was forever ago. ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: February-17-2015 at 10:46am
Yeah, I thought I'd move more like Steve Austin now that I have more spare parts, but like I said, I'll take being able to finally move period hahaha ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-17-2015 at 2:26pm
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Good Stuff Guys...glad to see many of you are the Gym or working on losing a few pounds. The way it's looking/sounding; you may have to reintroduce yourselves as we may not recognize you! Truthfully though, are y'all really wanting to lose a few pounds for health reasons or are you just too cheap to buy a larger Barefoot suit? Keep it the good work Gentlemen! ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: February-17-2015 at 2:39pm
I'm wanting/trying to lose a few pounds to hopefully help me ski better! Shoot, new pants are cheaper than gas in the boat for footing and skiing. |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: March-08-2015 at 10:56am
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Getting closer to the season - everyone still progressing? I have hit the -25 mark and pretty much a wall. Need to change things up a bit to get over this hump, perhaps some ski time will help. ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: March-08-2015 at 12:48pm
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Greg, I have hit my wall at 17 lbs. I have been eating less and better and go to the gym five to six days a week. I have forgotten what beer taste like. Been doing this since October. I have been doubling my workout routine and that has begun to move the me down two or three pounds, but then I bounce back two or three pounds. My paints do not fit, but scale does not move fast. I still look great Naked !!!!!!!! Donald |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-08-2015 at 1:26pm
Don't bother with pictures. The picture of Kristof in the bathtub was enough!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: March-08-2015 at 2:12pm
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Keep up the good work guys, I'm at -19 now but getting ready for week out of town catching up with family and friends so the food and drink will flow. Looks like I may have a little extra work to do when I get home. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-08-2015 at 2:19pm
How about eating what Dana eats?? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: March-08-2015 at 3:53pm
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So to try to kick things up a bit I have signed the family up for the rugged maniac in NC. I am sure that Kristin will kick my butt but thought this would certainly provide for some quality family discussion post race...... Larry, this is in your backyard grab your family, let's do this thing and wrap the day up with some footing (if we are able). Donald / Marty / Townsend / Reid / Others? Good thing this is AFTER White Lake... http://s934.photobucket.com/user/inboardfan/media/3B77A491-84BB-4C36-91AF-6A9EF96F5B08_zpsnwtuzcei.png.html" rel="nofollow">  [/IMG]http://s934.photobucket.com/user/inboardfan/media/94207878-3635-4C02-A6A6-409631639A61_zpsquxyynw9.png.html" rel="nofollow">  [/IMG]http://s934.photobucket.com/user/inboardfan/media/D0E75E62-D026-47C7-A47E-85EFB5816315_zpsgusdgjzo.png.html" rel="nofollow">  [/IMG]http://s934.photobucket.com/user/inboardfan/media/58B883CE-473B-4281-8EA3-1809123054C2_zpstf1r89cp.png.html" rel="nofollow">  [/IMG]------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |