Well, I've made it through 2 weeks of the Body FOR Life. I've run into a couple of obstacles, but I've persevered! I'm really dropping weight now. It helps that I had already boosted myself by being in a good exercise regimen prior to starting the program. But, I'm finally down into the 130's again, and THAT is encouraging!
This week, on the day that I was supposed to lift on my arms, a huge storm blew in, so I modified my workout by using some weights at the house. So, it probably wasn't as intensive as it would have been had I gone to the gym, but it was better than nothing!
Since January 31, I have lost 17.34 lbs of fat (16 lbs of scale weight).
I was SO wanting to skate on my workout today.......I needed a nap in a big bad way, so I took one, and then I didn't have time to go to the gym before Jeremy had to go to work, so I had to run on the treadmill. I must admit, sometimes I HATE running. But, I pushed through and MADE myself do it, so it felt all the more SWEETER to have finished my last workout of the week......because I KNEW that I had pushed myself.
My friend, Lisa, invited me to dinner at Abuelo's tonight. Mmmmmm. Yummy. I am SO proud of myself that I opted for a Grilled Chicken Salad. I don't think there is such a thing as a healthy meal at Abuelo's, but that was probably the healthiest choice on the menu. I'm glad I went (good times with the girlfriends is something I don't want to pass up, especially since we don't get together EVER really), and I'm even MORE glad that I made wise food choices.
2 weeks down, 10 to go!!!
My next biggest challenge is going to be when I'm in San Marcos for a statewide conference week-after-next. That's going to call for some serious planning ahead, on my part!! We shall see if I am UP for the CHALLENGE!!!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Positive Body Image
I think pregnancy was good for me.....not only because of the finished product (ie - Jonah-bug!!), but also because I ballooned up to such a large size. I used to struggle with major negative body image, even when I was somewhat small (looking back, of course). I hated to wear shorts, and I thought I was sooooo fat ALL THE TIME.
This summer is the first summer I can remember in AGES in which I'm totally comfortable throwing on a pair of shorts. I don't obsess about how "fat" my legs are. I just get dressed and go. Maybe it's because I'm older and some things just don't seem as important anymore. Or maybe it's because I know what it feels like to REALLY be OVERWEIGHT......and I'm NOT there anymore. And, I can recognize that.....finally.......for the first time in my life.
Shew. What a relief.
This summer is the first summer I can remember in AGES in which I'm totally comfortable throwing on a pair of shorts. I don't obsess about how "fat" my legs are. I just get dressed and go. Maybe it's because I'm older and some things just don't seem as important anymore. Or maybe it's because I know what it feels like to REALLY be OVERWEIGHT......and I'm NOT there anymore. And, I can recognize that.....finally.......for the first time in my life.
Shew. What a relief.
Friday, June 5, 2009
I just realized......
In looking back at BFL in 2005, I just realized that I had already finished 10 or 11 of the 12 week program before my ex and I ever split up. So, in reality, my "divorce" at that time had nothing to do with my drastic results in 2005!! That is an important realization for me, because I have really struggled with the thought that the only reason I was successful in 2005 was because I was under the stress of going through a divorce, so that was probably the primary reason for my weight loss! Not SO!
I feel like I'm not only having to convince myself that I can do this, but also convince Jeremy. He is also of the mind-set that my circumstances were different in 2005, so I probably can't see the same level of results this time around. That's okay. I think that I'm sometimes even MORE motivated when I feel like I'm trying to prove someone wrong.
I feel like I'm not only having to convince myself that I can do this, but also convince Jeremy. He is also of the mind-set that my circumstances were different in 2005, so I probably can't see the same level of results this time around. That's okay. I think that I'm sometimes even MORE motivated when I feel like I'm trying to prove someone wrong.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Epiphanies
I've had a significant epiphany lately, with regards to my fitness goals. I just need to organize my thoughts, and bear these little mental "break-thoughs" in mind as I continue on this journey :)
I have made a great deal of progress over the past few months. The "problem" (if you can call it that) is that I started out so much BIGGER than I've been in the past (I'll blame it on baby weight!!) that "lots" of progress still doesn't put me in a desirable weight/body fat range. However, I'm now to a good place where if I make as much progress in the NEXT couple of months as I've made in the PAST couple of months, then I should definitely be within a healthy and desirable weight/body fat range. I won't be to my ultimate goal, but it'll be good to weigh under 130 lbs again, at least.
I've focused more on cardio lately, and I'm really starting to increase my endurance in running.....which is QUITE a struggle for me. Now, I'm doing Body for LIFE again....although I must admit, it's tempting to just neglect the weight training for now, and focus on burning the fat. But, from everything I've read, I'm BOUND to burn muscle, too, so I need to at least lift weights to maintain my muscle mass.
It's funny -- I'm reading the Body for LIFE web-page for inspiration......to remind myself that it IS possible to do this.....when really I SHOULD just be able to look within myself and remember my own personal achievement 4 years ago. I think I have myself convinced that my results in 2005 were a fluke for me. "My metabolism has changed because I'm over 30. I was going through a divorce, so I probably lost so much weight due to stress. I've tried the program since 2005, and haven't seen results at all." But, in reality, I haven't done the program to the tee like I did in 2005.....I don't think I've gotten in 6 days of exercise in any given week that I've tried to implement the program again. Well, I'm DEFINITELY working-out 6 days per week, now. In fact, I've exercised 9 or 10 days in a ROW lately, so I KNOW I can devote myself to 6 days per week. I'm going to try it again. Just to see. Just to prove to myself (again) that it is INDEED possible for me to transform my body. And, I'm not going to let myself go this time!
I kinda tell myself that it's silly to get into shape again, since I'll be trying to get pregnant again by this time next year. But, the truth is that when I get pregnant again, I'm going to start out the pregnancy at a healthy weight with an active lifestyle, so even if I gain more than 25 lbs during the pregnancy, I will shed it quickly after the baby's born. I just feel so much better and more self-confident at a smaller size. I can already feel changes within myself, and I'm just NOW down to my "big" size. So, I know this will be good. I will be successful.
I have made a great deal of progress over the past few months. The "problem" (if you can call it that) is that I started out so much BIGGER than I've been in the past (I'll blame it on baby weight!!) that "lots" of progress still doesn't put me in a desirable weight/body fat range. However, I'm now to a good place where if I make as much progress in the NEXT couple of months as I've made in the PAST couple of months, then I should definitely be within a healthy and desirable weight/body fat range. I won't be to my ultimate goal, but it'll be good to weigh under 130 lbs again, at least.
I've focused more on cardio lately, and I'm really starting to increase my endurance in running.....which is QUITE a struggle for me. Now, I'm doing Body for LIFE again....although I must admit, it's tempting to just neglect the weight training for now, and focus on burning the fat. But, from everything I've read, I'm BOUND to burn muscle, too, so I need to at least lift weights to maintain my muscle mass.
It's funny -- I'm reading the Body for LIFE web-page for inspiration......to remind myself that it IS possible to do this.....when really I SHOULD just be able to look within myself and remember my own personal achievement 4 years ago. I think I have myself convinced that my results in 2005 were a fluke for me. "My metabolism has changed because I'm over 30. I was going through a divorce, so I probably lost so much weight due to stress. I've tried the program since 2005, and haven't seen results at all." But, in reality, I haven't done the program to the tee like I did in 2005.....I don't think I've gotten in 6 days of exercise in any given week that I've tried to implement the program again. Well, I'm DEFINITELY working-out 6 days per week, now. In fact, I've exercised 9 or 10 days in a ROW lately, so I KNOW I can devote myself to 6 days per week. I'm going to try it again. Just to see. Just to prove to myself (again) that it is INDEED possible for me to transform my body. And, I'm not going to let myself go this time!
I kinda tell myself that it's silly to get into shape again, since I'll be trying to get pregnant again by this time next year. But, the truth is that when I get pregnant again, I'm going to start out the pregnancy at a healthy weight with an active lifestyle, so even if I gain more than 25 lbs during the pregnancy, I will shed it quickly after the baby's born. I just feel so much better and more self-confident at a smaller size. I can already feel changes within myself, and I'm just NOW down to my "big" size. So, I know this will be good. I will be successful.
Progress pics....so far!
JAN 31, 2009 JUNE 1, 2009
I have a long way to go, still, but I've made some progress. Just started doing Body for LIFE again this week, so I'll be interested to see my progress in 12-weeks! The "after" pictures above will be my "before" pics for the Body for LIFE challenge.
I have a long way to go, still, but I've made some progress. Just started doing Body for LIFE again this week, so I'll be interested to see my progress in 12-weeks! The "after" pictures above will be my "before" pics for the Body for LIFE challenge.
Starting weight - 143
Body Fat % - 33%
Pant size - 10/12
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