Good News; Down another 1 1/4 inches! Yahoooooooooooooo!
I've noticed so many changes, that it's getting more difficult to remember them all!
The other day at Carmelo (my 6 year old)'s soccer game, Antonio ( my 2 year old) bolted and ran for the park. When I realized what he was doing, he was far and on the run! I sped up after him, running as fast as I could. First, I quickly caught-up to him. Secondly, I wasn't out of breath! WOW! To add a third, I didn't look like an elephant trying to run either! hahaha
My face is thinning out. My exercise/running shoes are getting big! Yep, those new Nike shocks that I spend $180 dollars on two months ago. My feet are shrinking! I don't mind at all because it's just another sign that I'm on the right track here.
I'm still going to the gym, and plan on going today too which is normally an 'off' day. I just want to emerge myself in this weight loss journey. I know that if I 110% commit myself, I'll get the results. You have to be passionate about weight loss. It's the only way. Moreover, in order to have weight loss it's crucial to do 5-6 days of cardio, 3 times for weight maintenance. You get what you give and weight loss is NO exception to this. So give alot and you'll get alot. I stand by this rule having gone through this process twice before. I know...I know...what works. You cannot eat a donut after a work-out and expect to lose weight. You cannot go on the treadmill, walk at half a pace and expect to lose weight. You cannot go when you feel like it, and expect to lose weight. There are rules to the game of weight loss. Follow them and you'll be successful.
Work-out consistently at LEAST 4 times a week.
Cardio is essential
20 mins of cardio for beginners, add ten minutes as you build your activity level up. 40 mins. is a great work-out (that doesn't include your cool down!) Remember your body starts to burn fat at approximately the 25 min mark of working-out.
When you are working out; give it your all. Half an effort will give you just that in return. Use your time wisely and make the most of it! Your fat burning heart rate zone is a perfect indicator of your work-out zone.
Weight training is a great balance with cardio. You won't get big bulging muscles (unless you want too). Muscle mass burns more fat and raises your overall metabolism.
Any other form of activity, or exercise is a bonus. ie...yoga, tennis, walking, swimming etc...
Eat right. If you work-out, run home and eat junk...you've waisted your time! (special occasions are the exception)
Drink plenty of water (at least 3 L a day)
So I'm putting in my time....and making the effort. In turn, I'll get the results I want. I feel good. I am getting more confident. I am taking better care of myself all around.
Here is another fantastic idea I'm doing for myself and my family.
I'm making myself a power smoothie in the morning! It's awesome, fast and easy.
Here is my recipe...and I'll call it the; Kimmy Morning Glory
1 serving: 330 calories or 6 WW points
1 cup blueberries
10 raspberries
6 strawberries
1 sm. banana
1cup no-fat yogurt
1 cup apple juice
1scoop of vegie greens or equivalent
Blend in blender. Pour and drink immediately! Enjoy!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
A Day in My Life...
Well a packed day for sure!
This was my day...(oh...in light of this all...I hardly slept last night!)
6 am; Wake-up, get ready
6:30 am; Take Diodato to Golf Camp
8am; Get Carmelo ready for camp
9am: Carmelo off to golf camp
10 am: Antonio up
Breakfast
11am; Get Tony ready for work
12pm Go pick up Diodato from Camp
Lunch Time
Carmelo's back too
Get a little bit of housework done.
Antonio nap
GYM!
6pm Diodato soccer
8:30 pm Dinner
Bath boys, and bed!
At the gym, I was feeling; tired and extremely overwhelmed. My trainer sensed it. I so wanted to just sit there and complain. But, he would hear none of it. He is definitely a warrior trainer. He worked me extra hard and gave me that cute nudge whenever I needed it to keep going. Just what I needed as I got a great work-out in. I felt rejuvenated after...it's exactly what I needed.
I'm very tired now. I hardly drank any water. So tomorrow, I will write about the importance of water as a reminder to myself.
It's 11pm and I'm going to have a bath and read for a bit.
Besides, busy days keep me out of the fridge! ;)
This was my day...(oh...in light of this all...I hardly slept last night!)
6 am; Wake-up, get ready
6:30 am; Take Diodato to Golf Camp
8am; Get Carmelo ready for camp
9am: Carmelo off to golf camp
10 am: Antonio up
Breakfast
11am; Get Tony ready for work
12pm Go pick up Diodato from Camp
Lunch Time
Carmelo's back too
Get a little bit of housework done.
Antonio nap
GYM!
6pm Diodato soccer
8:30 pm Dinner
Bath boys, and bed!
At the gym, I was feeling; tired and extremely overwhelmed. My trainer sensed it. I so wanted to just sit there and complain. But, he would hear none of it. He is definitely a warrior trainer. He worked me extra hard and gave me that cute nudge whenever I needed it to keep going. Just what I needed as I got a great work-out in. I felt rejuvenated after...it's exactly what I needed.
I'm very tired now. I hardly drank any water. So tomorrow, I will write about the importance of water as a reminder to myself.
It's 11pm and I'm going to have a bath and read for a bit.
Besides, busy days keep me out of the fridge! ;)
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Before I go to the gym...
I'm writing my blog an hour before I'm set to go to the gym.
It's important for me to write how I feel about going to the gym, especially on days like today. First of all, it's a very dreary day. It's raining outside. The clouds seem so low and thick. Just grey all over. Just one of those days. Moreover, just getting to the gym is a HUGE work-out in itself. Getting motivated to go. Tidying-up, getting the kids organized and then myself...is alot of work. Not only that, then it's rush home, make dinner, clean-up and the day is done.
As of right now, I don't feel like going. I am not looking forward to working-out. I dread having to possibly do legs, or hard core work. I am trying to focus on that exhilarated feeling afterward. I just wish it was over already. The weather and all is just making me feel 'blah'.
Nonetheless, I must go to the gym. It is absolutely necessary. Do I want to be fit and thin? Yes! Then I know what I must do. Coping out is not the way to a fitter, thinner me. There is no easy way, but the hard way.
So before I'm late and running on empty...I better go get organized!
After the gym;
I am now writing about my gym experience. After my work-out, I feel so great about going. Even though I'm tired. I feel amazing. The day outside is still rainy and cold. But, I feel sunny!
Sometimes, it is good to take a break...but most always keep it up. I worked extra hard today. I trained my back, and did lot's of ab core work. Afterwards, I did 40 minutes of cardio maintaining my heart rate in my fat burning zone.
I'm not kidding when I tell you it feels amazing! Your body needs the movement. Toxins are absolved during exercise. Stress levels are reduced. Endorphins are released. Your cells celebrate the change and rhythm. What is not to like about it?
(I'll just have to remind myself this tomorrow when I'm complaining again!)
It's important for me to write how I feel about going to the gym, especially on days like today. First of all, it's a very dreary day. It's raining outside. The clouds seem so low and thick. Just grey all over. Just one of those days. Moreover, just getting to the gym is a HUGE work-out in itself. Getting motivated to go. Tidying-up, getting the kids organized and then myself...is alot of work. Not only that, then it's rush home, make dinner, clean-up and the day is done.
As of right now, I don't feel like going. I am not looking forward to working-out. I dread having to possibly do legs, or hard core work. I am trying to focus on that exhilarated feeling afterward. I just wish it was over already. The weather and all is just making me feel 'blah'.
Nonetheless, I must go to the gym. It is absolutely necessary. Do I want to be fit and thin? Yes! Then I know what I must do. Coping out is not the way to a fitter, thinner me. There is no easy way, but the hard way.
So before I'm late and running on empty...I better go get organized!
After the gym;
I am now writing about my gym experience. After my work-out, I feel so great about going. Even though I'm tired. I feel amazing. The day outside is still rainy and cold. But, I feel sunny!
Sometimes, it is good to take a break...but most always keep it up. I worked extra hard today. I trained my back, and did lot's of ab core work. Afterwards, I did 40 minutes of cardio maintaining my heart rate in my fat burning zone.
I'm not kidding when I tell you it feels amazing! Your body needs the movement. Toxins are absolved during exercise. Stress levels are reduced. Endorphins are released. Your cells celebrate the change and rhythm. What is not to like about it?
(I'll just have to remind myself this tomorrow when I'm complaining again!)
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Well I'm working at it still. I lost another lb. Changes I have noticed are still building up. I feel my core getting really strong just by the way I am carrying my body when I walk. Someone told me yesterday they really noticed the inches melting away on my body. That is so rewarding to hear. Especially after a hard day at the gym. Leg day! I so dislike leg day!!! My trainer tells me it is absolutely necessary to train your legs as they are the bigger muscles away from your heart. Therefore, training your legs burns more fat continuously. Plus, it's important for a balanced body. I'll take his word for it, and continue to do legs but not without groaning and complaining all the way through!
It's amazing the changes that are happening. My body is really working hard. Oh and a pair of pants that did not fit me eight weeks ago; they fit! I had a 6 inch gap in my tummy area, and yesterday I zipped them up! Yeah!
I also went and purchased a new pair of work-out pants in a LARGE! What a feeling to not have to purchase an XL!
I love the cute work-out gear they have. I still don't fit in a regular tee because of my chest. So I have to continue buying my tee's at the plus store. But, that is my goal. I'm going to fit in the regular tee's. My reward will be cute work-out wear!!!
In addition, my resting heart rate is 62. Which means that my fat burning zone is 130-140. Optimally, that's the heart rate zone I want to target for most of my cardio.
That means that when I have reached that target and keep it up; I am burning fat. I love this method because it really keeps me focused on burning fat on many levels.
For one, it keeps me on the treadmill or elliptical. Knowing I am burning fat makes me want to do more cardio. Also, it helps me envision fat burning. Which works wonders! Remember mind over matter! The mind is a powerful too, and that's been my weapon lately. In fact, personal trainers keep saying: "focus on the muscle you are training...it helps work the muscle more!" So the same is true for fat burning!
When I am doing cardio and I have reached my fat burning zone. I vision the fat peeling away from my body, being thrown in a fire and burning away to nothing!
After dinner, I enjoy going out for a brisk walk. It's funny but six months ago, I couldn't even build-up the energy to go to the gym, let alone a walk. Now, I'm finding myself doing both in the same day and CRAVING MORE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY! Believe me, when you start you won't want to stop. Your body will crave it and you'll want to do more. You will have the energy. I would say that it takes almost a month to get in this zone. Once you are in it, it's an astonishing awareness.
Weight Lost: 27.5lbs
Inches: 13"
It's amazing the changes that are happening. My body is really working hard. Oh and a pair of pants that did not fit me eight weeks ago; they fit! I had a 6 inch gap in my tummy area, and yesterday I zipped them up! Yeah!
I also went and purchased a new pair of work-out pants in a LARGE! What a feeling to not have to purchase an XL!
I love the cute work-out gear they have. I still don't fit in a regular tee because of my chest. So I have to continue buying my tee's at the plus store. But, that is my goal. I'm going to fit in the regular tee's. My reward will be cute work-out wear!!!
In addition, my resting heart rate is 62. Which means that my fat burning zone is 130-140. Optimally, that's the heart rate zone I want to target for most of my cardio.
That means that when I have reached that target and keep it up; I am burning fat. I love this method because it really keeps me focused on burning fat on many levels.
For one, it keeps me on the treadmill or elliptical. Knowing I am burning fat makes me want to do more cardio. Also, it helps me envision fat burning. Which works wonders! Remember mind over matter! The mind is a powerful too, and that's been my weapon lately. In fact, personal trainers keep saying: "focus on the muscle you are training...it helps work the muscle more!" So the same is true for fat burning!
When I am doing cardio and I have reached my fat burning zone. I vision the fat peeling away from my body, being thrown in a fire and burning away to nothing!
After dinner, I enjoy going out for a brisk walk. It's funny but six months ago, I couldn't even build-up the energy to go to the gym, let alone a walk. Now, I'm finding myself doing both in the same day and CRAVING MORE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY! Believe me, when you start you won't want to stop. Your body will crave it and you'll want to do more. You will have the energy. I would say that it takes almost a month to get in this zone. Once you are in it, it's an astonishing awareness.
Weight Lost: 27.5lbs
Inches: 13"
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Green Tea works!
Green Tea works!
The most difficult time for me when I'm watching what I eat is nighttime. Soon after I put the kids to bed and I'm alone with Tony, I feel the strong urge to bring out large amounts of snacks. After all, this has been my routine for the longest time. Tony and I and a bowl of chips, or chocolate talking and catching-up. That is one habit that is arduous to break. So now, there seemed like a huge void. Tony snacking guiltily while I watched hungry. Trying to talk to myself into not eating, not even one bite. Sometimes, I'd have a skinny cow, or some pudding. Afterwards, I just felt guilty because I'm aiming to not eat before bedtime. I have read countless stories that point up not eating before bedtime. Moreover, Bob Green swears by it! I've had my own weight loss success by this method in the past too.
So after re-reading the chapter in my book on green tea, I decided to give it a try. Here is my "secret". When the kids are in bed, and it's relax time I put on the kettle and have a cup of DECAF green tea. It really helps to make me feel relaxed and aids in those urges to binge. In addition to all it's great health benefits, green tea is therapeutic. The only downside is getting up to go to the washroom at least twice a night as green tea helps eliminate many toxins in your body.
In only four days, I have noticed my skin glowing and half a pound gone! So green tea does work!
With the half pound gone for a total of 26. 5 lbs lost ( forever!), I am now at my lowest weight in about 2 years. I am getting my body back. It feels so wonderful!
I know that at times, it can be tough. The urge to grab a cookie, sneak some chocolate etc... I have learned (and hope to continue to learn) that "Nothing Feels as Good as being Thin Feels" That is a quote I must live by. Oh, I have my weak moments. For the most part, when I'm in that zone...I'm in that zone. The rewards are in my loose fitting clothes, nice comments, inches gone and pounds lost on the scale. That feeling feels better than the 10 second feeling of giving into my craving.
Therefore, I will continue to drink Green tea nightly...because it really works!
The most difficult time for me when I'm watching what I eat is nighttime. Soon after I put the kids to bed and I'm alone with Tony, I feel the strong urge to bring out large amounts of snacks. After all, this has been my routine for the longest time. Tony and I and a bowl of chips, or chocolate talking and catching-up. That is one habit that is arduous to break. So now, there seemed like a huge void. Tony snacking guiltily while I watched hungry. Trying to talk to myself into not eating, not even one bite. Sometimes, I'd have a skinny cow, or some pudding. Afterwards, I just felt guilty because I'm aiming to not eat before bedtime. I have read countless stories that point up not eating before bedtime. Moreover, Bob Green swears by it! I've had my own weight loss success by this method in the past too.
So after re-reading the chapter in my book on green tea, I decided to give it a try. Here is my "secret". When the kids are in bed, and it's relax time I put on the kettle and have a cup of DECAF green tea. It really helps to make me feel relaxed and aids in those urges to binge. In addition to all it's great health benefits, green tea is therapeutic. The only downside is getting up to go to the washroom at least twice a night as green tea helps eliminate many toxins in your body.
In only four days, I have noticed my skin glowing and half a pound gone! So green tea does work!
With the half pound gone for a total of 26. 5 lbs lost ( forever!), I am now at my lowest weight in about 2 years. I am getting my body back. It feels so wonderful!
I know that at times, it can be tough. The urge to grab a cookie, sneak some chocolate etc... I have learned (and hope to continue to learn) that "Nothing Feels as Good as being Thin Feels" That is a quote I must live by. Oh, I have my weak moments. For the most part, when I'm in that zone...I'm in that zone. The rewards are in my loose fitting clothes, nice comments, inches gone and pounds lost on the scale. That feeling feels better than the 10 second feeling of giving into my craving.
Therefore, I will continue to drink Green tea nightly...because it really works!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Not much news to report. Evidently, I lost a pound. Not much considering I've been working hard and eating well. So I measure myself, and I lost another inch in a half. I don't understand this fat burning stuff, really. I'm losing ton's of inches but only down 26 lbs thus far. But, I'll take it. It's better than a gain.
So my trainer asked me to measure my resting heart rate. Apparently, I wasn't supposed to get out of bed before measuring it. I'm glad I read up on it. I measure my rate and this morning it was 103. Anything over 85 is really poor! So tomorrow, when I open my eyes, I will measure more accurately and no walking around before hand.
All this to get my fat burn zone, target heart rate. Otherwise, I'm not burning fat when I'm working out. Staying in that zone is crucial to my weight loss. To get this fat burning target we are going to use the "Karvonen Formula".
Seems easy enough. Then again, weight loss is made it to be so much more complicated than it should be.
." Every day you consume food, which gives you energy, and every day you expend some of this energy for basic body function, to digest food and for activity. Overall, the energy that you take in should be balanced with the energy you expend. This would result in a stable body weight. To lose weight you simply need to shift this equation so that you expend more energy then you consume. Whether the energy comes from fat or carbohydrate stores is not an issue. What is important is the amount of energy, or calories, you expend" (The fat burning zone. myfit.ca)
So when you are in the fat burning zone, you are working on expending those stored up calories. Sounds easy!
I will give it a try and focus on my fat burning zone when I'm doing cardio. Perhaps, I haven't reached my zone, or maybe I was overextending it into aerobic which uses a different energy source other than fat.
Weight loss is like a science!
So my trainer asked me to measure my resting heart rate. Apparently, I wasn't supposed to get out of bed before measuring it. I'm glad I read up on it. I measure my rate and this morning it was 103. Anything over 85 is really poor! So tomorrow, when I open my eyes, I will measure more accurately and no walking around before hand.
All this to get my fat burn zone, target heart rate. Otherwise, I'm not burning fat when I'm working out. Staying in that zone is crucial to my weight loss. To get this fat burning target we are going to use the "Karvonen Formula".
Seems easy enough. Then again, weight loss is made it to be so much more complicated than it should be.
." Every day you consume food, which gives you energy, and every day you expend some of this energy for basic body function, to digest food and for activity. Overall, the energy that you take in should be balanced with the energy you expend. This would result in a stable body weight. To lose weight you simply need to shift this equation so that you expend more energy then you consume. Whether the energy comes from fat or carbohydrate stores is not an issue. What is important is the amount of energy, or calories, you expend" (The fat burning zone. myfit.ca)
So when you are in the fat burning zone, you are working on expending those stored up calories. Sounds easy!
I will give it a try and focus on my fat burning zone when I'm doing cardio. Perhaps, I haven't reached my zone, or maybe I was overextending it into aerobic which uses a different energy source other than fat.
Weight loss is like a science!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Harder than Labour!
Doing core work can be harder than labour! That was my conclusion to my trainer after an intense work-out today. How else to describe today's "elite" up one notch or a thousand notches core training!
First of all, a little background. ( I don't like to keep reminding my trainer because it feels like I'm complaining, but seriously) I have had three c-sections, those muscles down there just don't work like he wants them too!
If that wasn't enough to debate my case, in 2003 I had an ectopic rupture and the surgeons performed emergency surgery on me. They went through my previous c-section incision. After which I developed a serious infection etc...so suffice to say those muscles have been dormant forever. Not to even think of all the damage that I have there.
So now back to reality. I am lying on the mat. My trainer wishes for me to put my legs up and crunch up with a medicine ball at the same time. Sounds so easy on paper. Try it! Okay, I'm up for it. After five, my muscles are in overtime angry mode! I can hear them screaming BURN! I keep pushing because apparently I still have 45 seconds to go! My whole body is sweating. I'm trying so much to look like I can do this. Meanwhile, I'm grunting like an old ox! I stop. "Come on 15 seconds to go! You can do it! Push Push!" Okay, legs back up. Damn, my body is failing me. The pain! I am trying to focus, breathe...think of a far-away place. Up! Burn! EFF! Okay, let's try thinking of me wearing a bikini! Yikes. I try to think of anything to take my mind off the torment. The muscles they keep dragging me back to the painful sensation. I keep pushing forth. Finally, I'm done. I did it! "Okay, we're going to do three more sets. I'll give you a 20 second rest." I can't do it. I know it. My whole core is in spasms. He reads my mind and says: "I'll hold up your legs for you. We'll work on that and build from there!"
Oh, dear! How uncomfortable is that?! Great! Picture this: I'm lying flat on my back, and here is a young, trainer holding up my legs so I can do crunches. I feel like such an ...idiot! My mind starts to wander in those 20 seconds. How did it get to this?
Why? I have no clue. It saddens me. Tears welt up in my eyes. I am humiliated and uncomfortable. But, I must keep going, surely something good will come of all of this. Surely. It's time to start-up again. I sure hope my legs aren't to heavy for him. I hope that I'm not too sweaty and smelly. First one up: My muscles are done! I'm already grunting and I'm sweating profusely. It feels like I'm repeatedly being stabbed in the stomach! I am no picture of beauty, let me tell you. Finally, the torture is complete. "Are you okay?" he inquires. "That is worse than labour!" That's all I can say. Two more sets to go. I hope I survive! All gracefulness is gone...
Like he knows! hahaha Poor guy! I feel so bad for him. Having to train me. He is a kind soul. Yet, I don't know if it's the eternal optimist in me or if I'm fooling myself. A small voice within pushes me to move on. Her name is Determination.
"Move forth, keep pushing, work through the pain. Ignore it. Breathe through it. Talk to your muscles. Make them push, work, build. Every cell in your body is rejoicing. They are doing what they are meant to do. Work! Pain is the burning of the toxins and the ripping of old patterns. You will get through this. Think back to your very first training session. Have things improved? (Immensely, I am much stronger and can do longer more intense work-outs). Then build on that. Stay positive. Even the most stricken 'broken' down bodies have re-abilitated themselves and been stronger than EVER!. Dream. Focus. See yourself with those six pack abs. Wearing that bikini and looking gorgeous! It can happen. But, it won't be easy. So keep your head high, keep crunching. You will see change. You will be stronger than EVER!"
I bow my head and I'm grateful for my trainer. He is an angel sent to help me and make my body stronger! God bless him!
Doing core work can be harder than labour! That was my conclusion to my trainer after an intense work-out today. How else to describe today's "elite" up one notch or a thousand notches core training!
First of all, a little background. ( I don't like to keep reminding my trainer because it feels like I'm complaining, but seriously) I have had three c-sections, those muscles down there just don't work like he wants them too!
If that wasn't enough to debate my case, in 2003 I had an ectopic rupture and the surgeons performed emergency surgery on me. They went through my previous c-section incision. After which I developed a serious infection etc...so suffice to say those muscles have been dormant forever. Not to even think of all the damage that I have there.
So now back to reality. I am lying on the mat. My trainer wishes for me to put my legs up and crunch up with a medicine ball at the same time. Sounds so easy on paper. Try it! Okay, I'm up for it. After five, my muscles are in overtime angry mode! I can hear them screaming BURN! I keep pushing because apparently I still have 45 seconds to go! My whole body is sweating. I'm trying so much to look like I can do this. Meanwhile, I'm grunting like an old ox! I stop. "Come on 15 seconds to go! You can do it! Push Push!" Okay, legs back up. Damn, my body is failing me. The pain! I am trying to focus, breathe...think of a far-away place. Up! Burn! EFF! Okay, let's try thinking of me wearing a bikini! Yikes. I try to think of anything to take my mind off the torment. The muscles they keep dragging me back to the painful sensation. I keep pushing forth. Finally, I'm done. I did it! "Okay, we're going to do three more sets. I'll give you a 20 second rest." I can't do it. I know it. My whole core is in spasms. He reads my mind and says: "I'll hold up your legs for you. We'll work on that and build from there!"
Oh, dear! How uncomfortable is that?! Great! Picture this: I'm lying flat on my back, and here is a young, trainer holding up my legs so I can do crunches. I feel like such an ...idiot! My mind starts to wander in those 20 seconds. How did it get to this?
Why? I have no clue. It saddens me. Tears welt up in my eyes. I am humiliated and uncomfortable. But, I must keep going, surely something good will come of all of this. Surely. It's time to start-up again. I sure hope my legs aren't to heavy for him. I hope that I'm not too sweaty and smelly. First one up: My muscles are done! I'm already grunting and I'm sweating profusely. It feels like I'm repeatedly being stabbed in the stomach! I am no picture of beauty, let me tell you. Finally, the torture is complete. "Are you okay?" he inquires. "That is worse than labour!" That's all I can say. Two more sets to go. I hope I survive! All gracefulness is gone...
Like he knows! hahaha Poor guy! I feel so bad for him. Having to train me. He is a kind soul. Yet, I don't know if it's the eternal optimist in me or if I'm fooling myself. A small voice within pushes me to move on. Her name is Determination.
"Move forth, keep pushing, work through the pain. Ignore it. Breathe through it. Talk to your muscles. Make them push, work, build. Every cell in your body is rejoicing. They are doing what they are meant to do. Work! Pain is the burning of the toxins and the ripping of old patterns. You will get through this. Think back to your very first training session. Have things improved? (Immensely, I am much stronger and can do longer more intense work-outs). Then build on that. Stay positive. Even the most stricken 'broken' down bodies have re-abilitated themselves and been stronger than EVER!. Dream. Focus. See yourself with those six pack abs. Wearing that bikini and looking gorgeous! It can happen. But, it won't be easy. So keep your head high, keep crunching. You will see change. You will be stronger than EVER!"
I bow my head and I'm grateful for my trainer. He is an angel sent to help me and make my body stronger! God bless him!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
What a difference a week makes!
I am happy to report that I am -12.5 inches down!!! In addition, I have lost 25lbs and 2% body fat!
In April I weighed 240lbs with 46.8% body fat.
Hips: 51"
Waist: 45"
Arms: 16"
In June I weighed 215lbs with 44.2% body fat.
Hips: 45"
Waist:40"
Arms: 14"
So things are really beginning to pay off. Other notes other than numbers I have noticed are:
My neck! I can see my neck bones. Welcome back!
My chin. I looks like I lost a chin!
I can see indents in my stomach and legs
My calves have shrunk
My shoes are loose
All my clothes are loose too
People are noticing something different about me!
I can attest that at times, working out is NOT easy. I cannot stand doing legs and abs! But, my trainer is such an inspiration and knows just when to push me to finish the last set. It is also a humbling experience to work out with a trainer. Trying to get out of those machines ( I am very uncoordinated and I know that I do not look the least bit dainty attempting to get in and out!) Not to mention, I feel like such a fatty! At times, I am so embarrassed. I just want to leave the gym. I feel bad for my trainer working with this overweight woman! But, I must do what I must do. So I suck it up!
When I'm doing cardio afterwards, I feel so exhilarated. My body glides on the treadmill, and I feel such a liveliness. Words cannot fully describe the feeling. My energy feels refreshed. It is all meritorious.
I am happy to report that I am -12.5 inches down!!! In addition, I have lost 25lbs and 2% body fat!
In April I weighed 240lbs with 46.8% body fat.
Hips: 51"
Waist: 45"
Arms: 16"
In June I weighed 215lbs with 44.2% body fat.
Hips: 45"
Waist:40"
Arms: 14"
So things are really beginning to pay off. Other notes other than numbers I have noticed are:
My neck! I can see my neck bones. Welcome back!
My chin. I looks like I lost a chin!
I can see indents in my stomach and legs
My calves have shrunk
My shoes are loose
All my clothes are loose too
People are noticing something different about me!
I can attest that at times, working out is NOT easy. I cannot stand doing legs and abs! But, my trainer is such an inspiration and knows just when to push me to finish the last set. It is also a humbling experience to work out with a trainer. Trying to get out of those machines ( I am very uncoordinated and I know that I do not look the least bit dainty attempting to get in and out!) Not to mention, I feel like such a fatty! At times, I am so embarrassed. I just want to leave the gym. I feel bad for my trainer working with this overweight woman! But, I must do what I must do. So I suck it up!
When I'm doing cardio afterwards, I feel so exhilarated. My body glides on the treadmill, and I feel such a liveliness. Words cannot fully describe the feeling. My energy feels refreshed. It is all meritorious.
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