Did my Sunday morning workout. 40 minutes on the bike, then Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown level 2. My first time doing it and got through the whole thing! It was definitely a challenge, but I feel awesome for having done it.
I still have energy for the afternoon. No nap today!
Weighed in today at 138! I am 12 pounds down since the beginning of September. My mini goal is to hit 135 this month.
Pounds lost is a quick metric to measure progress, butI realize that as I continue to shed fat and gain muscle the number on the scale will become less important.
My ultimate goal is to eliminate my tummy fat, and to become lean and strong. Dropping clothing sizes, seeing the visual changes in my body, and becoming stronger in my workouts will be the true measure of progress.
It's an exciting journey and I feel confident that I will meet my goals!
After a week of blahs, I'm back on track! Did Fat Burning Ab Attack last night. Weighed in this morning at 139.5! My calorie tracker projects that I will hit my goal of 135 on November 28, the day after Thanksgiving. This amuses me, as the day after Thanksgiving is the worst day of the year to weigh oneself!
Feeling healthy and energetic this morning. I think I got away with just a few days of aches and fatigue instead of the full blown nasty cold so many of my coworkers have. Perhaps the exercise is boosting my immune system?
Did 6 sets of biceps curls this morning! 3 basic and 3 zottman. I'm noticing new muscles!
Had a rough week or so, fitness wise. Last week of the month was period time, and I felt cruddy most of the week. Then I went away for the weekend. Then this week I've been fighting the cold going around work.
My workouts were lighter over the past week. I did not meet my October goal by the 31st. But....I hit it today!
Last time I did my kickboxing video was about three weeks ago. The first time I did it it was Hard! It was the workout that pushed me and frankly, triggered some anxiety. Today it was a good and challenging workout, but it felt easier. I really see my endurance improving!
The scale had been stuck at 142 for the past week. 141 today!
This was the point wherein I tried not to get discouraged. Exercising and eating right, but no weight change. Instead of giving up, I dug in and had faith that the plan would work. Why did the scale stall out? I knew that the rapid weight loss would slow down as my body got used to increased exercise and less crap food. It could be that I'm replacing fat with muscle. I just know that if I keep it up, my body will continue to change.
I did see other signs of progress in the past week. I gave away two pairs of pants and a bra that were too big. And, last night during The Firm Cardio Sculpt, I noticed that push-ups no longer make me say bad words!
