Operation: 170s

Posted by primaballerina on February 20th, 2009 |Filed Under 30-Day Shred, General, Pilates |

Since starting weight watchers, I have lost a total of 5.6 lbs in about 4 weeks.  I met my first goal (5lbs) on February 11th, and am now working towards my 5% goal (178 lbs).

I remember a time when 178 was my absolute highest weight- how times change! Now I can’t wait to get back there.  I’m hoping to get to my goal within the next 2-3 weeks. Only 3.4 lbs to go!

The day I started WW I decided to do a 30-day pilates challenge. I’ve long been a fan of Winsor Pilates, but had let my dvds get dusty.  The exercises have been very effective for me, in combination with cardio.  On Valentine’s day I finished my 30th day, and feel pretty damn proud of myself! I had done a bit of cardio here and there, but unfortunately just as I was getting my running chops back, the treadmill in my building’s gym had some issues and has been out of service for about 3 weeks.  Along with the pilates, I did a 30-day weight training program (from the book “Smart Girls Do Dumbbells”).  I actually really liked the program, and learned some new moves that I will file away for future use!

This month’s challenge:  Jillian Michaels’ 30-Day Shred, combined with Winsor Pilates Upper Body Workout

I love Jillian. For anyone who doesn’t know, she is one of the trainers from The Biggest Loser.  She’s awesome. She doesn’t take crap from anyone and I find her really motivating.  Let me tell you- I did the first level of the dvd today, and WOW- she means business! I’m in decent aerobic shape, and I was DYING by the end. She claims that you can lose up to 20 lbs in a month, so we’ll see what happens!

For the record, here are my stats as of Day 1:

Weight: 181.4

Waist: 39.3 (but I wear 32′ jeans…someone explain that one to me)

Thighs: 25.5

Arms: 13 (Left), 12.1 (Right)

Hips: 43.7

Bust: 41.5

Neck: 13.5

As much as I don’t like the look of these measurements, I am happy to report that I am down 3.4 inches overall since starting WW.

That’s all for now…Thanks for reading!


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