Comments on: A Decision http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html When Everyday Decisions Add Up to Something Amazing Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:08:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: M http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68574 M Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:12:09 +0000 http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68574 thanks - you are such an inspiration to your readers everyday! thanks – you are such an inspiration to your readers everyday!

]]> By: Caitlin http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68565 Caitlin Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:35:33 +0000 http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68565 this is so amazing! you totally inspired me. i will definitely get into the water now! this is so amazing! you totally inspired me. i will definitely get into the water now!

]]> By: M http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68564 M Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:33:09 +0000 http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68564 I've been reading about your triathlon training and i just wanted to echo some of the comments about doing a few open water swims prior to your tri. With the help of TNT, I completed the Wildflower Olympic Tri a few years ago and the swim was the most difficult part for me. During the first team open water workout, I freaked out as soon as my face touched the water. The water was so cold that I couldn't breathe and I couldn't see anything. Despite repeated attempts, I kept freaking out and I had to go back to the shore while the rest of the team finished its practice swim. After the session, the head coach told me that she thought I should drop down into the sprint distance because of my anxieties (not in a mean way - just in a concerned, "I want to do what is best for you" way). I was concerned - we were only 2 weeks away from the actual event and even in a pool, I was not a strong swimmer, but I had raised over $5,000 for the L&LS from co-workers and friends by promising to complete an Olympic Tri (prior to this event, I was not a "worker-outer" as I used to say). Luckily, I had a really great TNT mentor who took me out to swim in Aquatic Bay (really cold and gross swimming area right near Fisherman's Wharf in SF) 6 times in the next 2 weeks so that I could get comfortable in the water. The first couple of times, I was only in the water about 15-20 minutes, but started to get more comfortable with the cold and murkiness of the water. She also had me just bob upright in my wetsuit without treading my hands or leg so that I could trust my wetsuit. As I mentioned, I was able to complete the Tri and was so grateful that I had a mentor who helped me believe in myself. After the tri, the head coach came over to me and told me that my determination to stick with the longer distance had made her proud. You definitely believe in yourself, so you've got that part down! Good luck! I’ve been reading about your triathlon training and i just wanted to echo some of the comments about doing a few open water swims prior to your tri. With the help of TNT, I completed the Wildflower Olympic Tri a few years ago and the swim was the most difficult part for me. During the first team open water workout, I freaked out as soon as my face touched the water. The water was so cold that I couldn’t breathe and I couldn’t see anything. Despite repeated attempts, I kept freaking out and I had to go back to the shore while the rest of the team finished its practice swim. After the session, the head coach told me that she thought I should drop down into the sprint distance because of my anxieties (not in a mean way – just in a concerned, “I want to do what is best for you” way). I was concerned – we were only 2 weeks away from the actual event and even in a pool, I was not a strong swimmer, but I had raised over $5,000 for the L&LS from co-workers and friends by promising to complete an Olympic Tri (prior to this event, I was not a “worker-outer” as I used to say). Luckily, I had a really great TNT mentor who took me out to swim in Aquatic Bay (really cold and gross swimming area right near Fisherman’s Wharf in SF) 6 times in the next 2 weeks so that I could get comfortable in the water. The first couple of times, I was only in the water about 15-20 minutes, but started to get more comfortable with the cold and murkiness of the water. She also had me just bob upright in my wetsuit without treading my hands or leg so that I could trust my wetsuit. As I mentioned, I was able to complete the Tri and was so grateful that I had a mentor who helped me believe in myself. After the tri, the head coach came over to me and told me that my determination to stick with the longer distance had made her proud. You definitely believe in yourself, so you’ve got that part down! Good luck!

]]> By: Diana (Mymarblerye) http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68481 Diana (Mymarblerye) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:45:22 +0000 http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68481 GOOD LUCK!!! You can do it! You believe in so many others and we all will be rooting for you!!! GOOD LUCK!!! You can do it! You believe in so many others and we all will be rooting for you!!!

]]> By: Jenny http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68451 Jenny Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:10:28 +0000 http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68451 You can do this Caitlin!! I know you can. that quote really got me thinking this morning too...fear is temporary! You can do this Caitlin!! I know you can. that quote really got me thinking this morning too…fear is temporary!

]]> By: Kate http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68406 Kate Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:01:42 +0000 http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68406 You are going to do amazing!! You have a great friend! Can't wait to see how the rest of your training and race go! You are going to do amazing!! You have a great friend! Can’t wait to see how the rest of your training and race go!

]]> By: D http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68400 D Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:54:44 +0000 http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68400 LOL okay, just curious. You should never say never though :) I think soy yogurt is good, especially if you're mixing it with other things anyway. LOL okay, just curious. You should never say never though :) I think soy yogurt is good, especially if you’re mixing it with other things anyway.

]]> By: Caitlin http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68380 Caitlin Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:44:57 +0000 http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68380 I use REAL, highly fattening half and half. LOL I love H&H and seriously would never ever give it up. And I've never had soy yogurt... I just really like Greek. I basically want to minimize dairy, but only in the areas where i won't miss it. I use REAL, highly fattening half and half. LOL I love H&H and seriously would never ever give it up.

And I’ve never had soy yogurt… I just really like Greek. I basically want to minimize dairy, but only in the areas where i won’t miss it.

]]> By: D http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68379 D Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:41:36 +0000 http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68379 Do you still use rice or soy milk in your coffee? Also, this is super random, but I was wondering if you ever use soy yogurt? I know you eat yogurt a lot, but I can't remember you ever eating a soy kind. It's obviously not the same as Greek yogurt, because it's not as thick, but I was wondering if you ever thought about substituting it occasionally. I know you're not vegan, but it's a good additional substitution to make, if you're already cutting down on regular dairy in some ways. Just curious! Do you still use rice or soy milk in your coffee? Also, this is super random, but I was wondering if you ever use soy yogurt? I know you eat yogurt a lot, but I can’t remember you ever eating a soy kind. It’s obviously not the same as Greek yogurt, because it’s not as thick, but I was wondering if you ever thought about substituting it occasionally. I know you’re not vegan, but it’s a good additional substitution to make, if you’re already cutting down on regular dairy in some ways. Just curious!

]]> By: Lauren @ Eater not a runner http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68378 Lauren @ Eater not a runner Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:39:55 +0000 http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/02/a-decision.html#comment-68378 Good for you! You'll conquer your fear and be so much stronger for it in the end. Feel better! Good for you! You’ll conquer your fear and be so much stronger for it in the end.

Feel better!

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