As you may have guessed, I have lost momentum. I am struggling. I am not as motivated to work out right now, my eating has been hit or miss, and I am frustrated with my body. Obviously, if I don't consistently workout and eat right, my body is not going to show changes. I am frustrated. But I am going to keep going and pushing forward. Measurements and weigh-ins are coming up in the next week, so I am hoping that will renew my engergies.
Thats all for now.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Day 32
First, I need to 'fess to two things. One, I totally did not get up early this morning for Yoga X, I lounged in bed and am doing this workout after work. Two, I TOTALLY overate at the potluck luncheon today. I thought I could manage it, but I way overate! UGH! Next time, I will do better.
Now, to the workout... I am finding that I get into the poses better... Except reverse triangle pose (if any readers have suggestions for this one, please, post them here...) Right angle pose and grab (YIKES!), and standing splits. Although I see the benefit of being able to do these (in the future), right now these moves just further drive home to me that I am morbidly obese. But I know, as I continue to workout, continue to eat right (again, today is NOT an example of this), and continue to remember that each moment is a new opportunity for positive decisions...I will be able to master these moves, without pain, without falling down, and without the baggage.
Now, to the workout... I am finding that I get into the poses better... Except reverse triangle pose (if any readers have suggestions for this one, please, post them here...) Right angle pose and grab (YIKES!), and standing splits. Although I see the benefit of being able to do these (in the future), right now these moves just further drive home to me that I am morbidly obese. But I know, as I continue to workout, continue to eat right (again, today is NOT an example of this), and continue to remember that each moment is a new opportunity for positive decisions...I will be able to master these moves, without pain, without falling down, and without the baggage.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Day 25
I both like and hate Yoga X. I like it because when I can get into the poses, I feel really good. Nice stretches, etc... I hate it because I have difficulty with SO MANY poses, like right angle pose and grab or half moon to twisting half moon. I fall more than I stand on this one. With right angle pose and grab, I am too fat to even grab my fingers, the "easy" version of this move. I found myself becoming more frustrated than calm, so I have stopped the disc at the start of the balance moves and I will pick up there tonight after I stretch. GRRR!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Day 23 - Recovery Week
I was a little sluggish this morning with the whole getting up and out thing. However, I ate breakfast and completed this morning's workout - Core Synergistics.
I was measured yesterday, as I spent the weekend with my DH and I am not sure what the plan is for next weekend. The numbers are good and they do show progress, so I am happy. When I initially saw them, I was scared that they might not be accurate. What if he measured wrong? What if he measured a different place than on Day 1? In the interest of supporting myself and trusting that these are correct, I am posting them here, if later I learn they are incorrect, I will fix it then.
May 2nd June 7th Change
Neck: 14.5" 13.75" 0.75"
Chest: 41" 41" 0
Bust: 46.5" 46" 0.5"
Waist: 42" 39" 3"
Hips: 54" 52" 2"
Upper
Arms: 15.5" 15.5" 0
Thigh: 29.75" 28" 1.75"
Total inches lost so far? 8"
If that is accurate (no measurement error), I am pretty stoked!
Later!
I was measured yesterday, as I spent the weekend with my DH and I am not sure what the plan is for next weekend. The numbers are good and they do show progress, so I am happy. When I initially saw them, I was scared that they might not be accurate. What if he measured wrong? What if he measured a different place than on Day 1? In the interest of supporting myself and trusting that these are correct, I am posting them here, if later I learn they are incorrect, I will fix it then.
May 2nd June 7th Change
Neck: 14.5" 13.75" 0.75"
Chest: 41" 41" 0
Bust: 46.5" 46" 0.5"
Waist: 42" 39" 3"
Hips: 54" 52" 2"
Upper
Arms: 15.5" 15.5" 0
Thigh: 29.75" 28" 1.75"
Total inches lost so far? 8"
If that is accurate (no measurement error), I am pretty stoked!
Later!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Day 19
I decided when I started blogging about my P90X experience that I would not just write about the successes, but also about the struggles. So, today has been tough.
While trying to get my calorie intake lower than my output (as that is what is needed to lose weight), I went too low in my calories to support my workouts. Therefore, I woke up dragging this morning and bonked in my workout. I had a hard time finishing Legs and Back and only got through the first 2 exercises in Ab Ripper X. I quickly identified what the problem was and have corrected my diet (moved from 1600 - 2000 calories per day to 2000 - 2400 calories per day, 50/20/30 PFC).
Okay, that part being said, I have really wanted a pizza for the past few days. I have been eating on plan the whole time, but I REALLY wanted a pizza. So, I gave in and purchased a California Pizza Kitchen Chicken BBQ Pizza. I rationalized the purchase by stating that one serving is within the permissible carb serving for the day (under 200 calories of a strict carb - bread, rice, grain, etc...). This would be fine, except, over the course of 5 hours, I ate 3 servings! I am still within my calorie range, but my carbs are a bit high.
Good side of the day: I did not engage in all-or-nothing behavior by saying "Well, I already ate the WHOLE pizza, I might as well get a sundae or some cookie dough and throw in the towel."
Second good point, I am almost done with Week 3!
I know this is not perfect, but for me, it is a VAST improvement.
On another note, I will be away for the weekend, so my next post will not be until Sunday Night, at the earliest. Thank you to anyone who is reading this.
While trying to get my calorie intake lower than my output (as that is what is needed to lose weight), I went too low in my calories to support my workouts. Therefore, I woke up dragging this morning and bonked in my workout. I had a hard time finishing Legs and Back and only got through the first 2 exercises in Ab Ripper X. I quickly identified what the problem was and have corrected my diet (moved from 1600 - 2000 calories per day to 2000 - 2400 calories per day, 50/20/30 PFC).
Okay, that part being said, I have really wanted a pizza for the past few days. I have been eating on plan the whole time, but I REALLY wanted a pizza. So, I gave in and purchased a California Pizza Kitchen Chicken BBQ Pizza. I rationalized the purchase by stating that one serving is within the permissible carb serving for the day (under 200 calories of a strict carb - bread, rice, grain, etc...). This would be fine, except, over the course of 5 hours, I ate 3 servings! I am still within my calorie range, but my carbs are a bit high.
Good side of the day: I did not engage in all-or-nothing behavior by saying "Well, I already ate the WHOLE pizza, I might as well get a sundae or some cookie dough and throw in the towel."
Second good point, I am almost done with Week 3!
I know this is not perfect, but for me, it is a VAST improvement.
On another note, I will be away for the weekend, so my next post will not be until Sunday Night, at the earliest. Thank you to anyone who is reading this.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Day 14
Okay, last night I went to bed with a muscle relaxant. Why? ( you might ask) because I REALLY strained a butt muscle (Yes, I know the proper name is the gluteus maximus, work with me) and it was spasming all day. The muscle relaxant helped, and with some additional stretching this morning, I am back to normal.
Because I will be unable to workout Monday and Tuesday (going away for a training, no, not a vacation), I did tomorrows workout today (Core Synergistics) and will do Cardio X (Monday's workout) tomorrow before I leave. When I return, I will push Tuesdays workout to Wednesday, and et cetera, until I can catch up next Saturday.
Also, I want to maintain healthy eating while I am gone, so I have packed healthy food that I can take with me and have already thought about what to eat when I go to lunches with my supervisors. Salad with protein, hold the extra fats.
Additionally, I have changed up my diet, in looking at available research on nutrition, I was REALLY eating WAY TOO MUCH food to lose weight (my intended goal). So, I have moved to a 40/30/30 diet (Protein, Fats, Carbs) and have moved my range to 1600 - 2000 calories per day. According to some formula ( I have the name somewhere), this should allow me to lose weight without burning out...or as they say in P90X - Bonking. I will try this for two weeks and see how I feel. If I feel like garbage, then I will up the cals, if I feel good and am losing, I stay put!
Just as an update, I am down 5 lbs to 235. Yeah!
See ya later!
Because I will be unable to workout Monday and Tuesday (going away for a training, no, not a vacation), I did tomorrows workout today (Core Synergistics) and will do Cardio X (Monday's workout) tomorrow before I leave. When I return, I will push Tuesdays workout to Wednesday, and et cetera, until I can catch up next Saturday.
Also, I want to maintain healthy eating while I am gone, so I have packed healthy food that I can take with me and have already thought about what to eat when I go to lunches with my supervisors. Salad with protein, hold the extra fats.
Additionally, I have changed up my diet, in looking at available research on nutrition, I was REALLY eating WAY TOO MUCH food to lose weight (my intended goal). So, I have moved to a 40/30/30 diet (Protein, Fats, Carbs) and have moved my range to 1600 - 2000 calories per day. According to some formula ( I have the name somewhere), this should allow me to lose weight without burning out...or as they say in P90X - Bonking. I will try this for two weeks and see how I feel. If I feel like garbage, then I will up the cals, if I feel good and am losing, I stay put!
Just as an update, I am down 5 lbs to 235. Yeah!
See ya later!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Day 12
This morning started out great! I got out of bed, I ate breakfast (maple flavored soy patties on an english muffin) and I got to work. First I completed Legs and Back, challenging mostly because of doing SO MANY chin-ups. Fun because of moves like "Sneaky Lunges" in which you complete a series of 20 lunges on your toes ONLY, no putting your heels down in between moves!
I have been charting, and I am seeing some improvement with this disc; I saw a lot more improvement in the Ab Ripper X disc (Erin, these are the numbers I hinted about!).
During the AbRipper X disc, the hot shots on the disc complete 350 ab exercises in a span of 16 minutes. I am not there...yet. But I am improving! I did not track my first trial with AbRipper X, but the second day I did it (5/21/09), I completed 193 of the reps.
Today, 5/28/09, I completed...(drumroll, please) 258!!
How cool is that!?! Just a week later I am showing progress!
So, I went to work feelin' PRETTY good! I needed this as my clothes feel tight still and I have been feeling like I am not making progress. But there it is, in black and white...progress, uncontrovertably.
Then, as I needed to follow up on a family issue, I called my mother-in-law to learn than my 9 year old neice has been diagnosed with leukemia. She is having a biopsy today to determine type of leukemia and course of treatment. It is an understatement to say this is a major downer. She is my oldest neice and is such a precious little girl, not that I want this to EVER happen to anyone.
If you pray, please pray that her treatment would be swift and healing would be complete.
Thank you for hanging in for the highs and the lows in this blog.
I have been charting, and I am seeing some improvement with this disc; I saw a lot more improvement in the Ab Ripper X disc (Erin, these are the numbers I hinted about!).
During the AbRipper X disc, the hot shots on the disc complete 350 ab exercises in a span of 16 minutes. I am not there...yet. But I am improving! I did not track my first trial with AbRipper X, but the second day I did it (5/21/09), I completed 193 of the reps.
Today, 5/28/09, I completed...(drumroll, please) 258!!
How cool is that!?! Just a week later I am showing progress!
So, I went to work feelin' PRETTY good! I needed this as my clothes feel tight still and I have been feeling like I am not making progress. But there it is, in black and white...progress, uncontrovertably.
Then, as I needed to follow up on a family issue, I called my mother-in-law to learn than my 9 year old neice has been diagnosed with leukemia. She is having a biopsy today to determine type of leukemia and course of treatment. It is an understatement to say this is a major downer. She is my oldest neice and is such a precious little girl, not that I want this to EVER happen to anyone.
If you pray, please pray that her treatment would be swift and healing would be complete.
Thank you for hanging in for the highs and the lows in this blog.
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