Down another 1.2 lbs today..wow!!! I hope this keeps up , maybe I'll actually get to my ultimate goal......
Today is my day "off" from teaching Zumba so I think I will hit some of the DVD's that I own...I have one that I bought a while back..Brazilian Butt Lift...I could use some help in that area....
It is going to be over 90 degrees..bleh....don't think I"ll be spending much time in the garden or on my bike like I had originally planned.
Tuesday: 1505, calories, 1.5 mile family walk(got my DH to walk! amazing!), took supplements
Think I need to keep my calories closer to 1200-1300 to lose these last lbs. Scale is still up a bit, probably TOM. Zumba, was going to blame it on humidity but we live in the same area and you are ROCKING THE SCALE! I'm sure you look fabulous and most people don't comment because they already think of you as thin - I would never ask someone I think of as thin if they've lost weight, you know?
izza, you are doing so great w/ c25K! Sounds like you're enjoying it too!
Wednesday: 1230 calories, 1 hr. body sculpting, no supplements
Finally kept my calories down yesterday. Today will be a long day at work. DH is out tonight so no chance to exercise, but I will sneak in a quick trip to the gym tomorrow - I usually skip Fridays.
Really hoping to at least stay the same on the scale for the week.
Did a 30min TF workout yesterday morning, and in the evening I did C25K.... I did do 5 K, but it was more wlking than running as my new workout buddy got a bad Stitch in her side.
This morning did a short 1.5K walk/run, 30 Modified Push ups, and 30 Bicep Curls with resistance band, Part of the 5 Week Dailyburn excelerated Fat loss workout.
Hope to do a 5 k walk tonight.
I have been good on diet my calories are still below target but not too far below.
Nat I am enjoying the training but am Curious is it supposed to be harder to run in high humidity?? It has been very Humid here, but not hot.
oh... I almost forgot the best part.... Down 1.5lbs on the Scale this morning !!!!
My calories were way too high today...I also gained since yesterday soI'm back to my goal weight and i'm okay with that....Getting the weight off was HARD but keeping it off is going to be my bigger challenge.....not sure why I fell off the wagon today, maybe too much time in the house....my class was cancelled tonight becaues the air conditioning at the gym is broken....
Someone at the nail salon today noticed my weight loss..so that makes two people this week...funny it isn';t anyone in my fam ily or my friends...weird, huh?
Thursday: 1395 calories, supplements, no exercise.
Up .4 for the week. Plan for the week is to keep my calories closer to 1200 and to get in 3 days of running, plus some strength work. My official weight loss for this challenge will be wherever I am next Friday.
Zumba, maintenance can be very tough because there's no excitement about loss. I want to pick a weight that will allow me to not have to keep my calories very low(would like to be able to eat 1800 or so) or I may keep calories low during the week and splurge a bit on weekends. I plan to keep up the same level of exercise when I hit goal and to keep working on increasing running speed and disatance, and strength training.
izza, I'm REALLY sensitive to the humidity and feel a huge difference when I run in it. We've had heat and humidity and bad air quality here the last few days, and I won't even attempt to run outiside when it's like this. I do so much better running when it's cool and dry!
Natamars, exercise and eating well has to be a lifelong committment in order to keep the weight off...you are right. My problem is what goes on in my "head" that sets off binging and the "I just don't care anymore" attitude. This is my struggle. Exercise is not my problem, and it hasn't been for years. I don't think I will ever give up working out or being active as long as I'm able to....my eating habits are a totally different story. I don't eat a lot of processed food, take out or junk food....however..when I'm depressed or anxious I turn to food for comfort and will consume mass quantities of carbs and/or sugar laden foods in order to cope. One binge can set me off for weeks...months...sort of like an alchoholic having just one drink.....
Right now i"m in a pretty good place, I guess I'm afraid to get comfortable here...we shall see what happens next.......You are so CLOSE to goal...1.2 lbs...girl all you have to do is get a haircut or take a good you know what...LOLOL...
Friday: ~2500 calories, 40 min elliptical, no supplements
Stressful day yesterday. Had to go back for a repeat mammo and ultrasound, and they're still not sure what's going on - dense, fibrous tissue in one area that's changed since my last one 3 years ago. It figures I have fat everywhere on my body but where I want in. I can either wait and do another one in 6 months or try to get an MRI. Think I'm going to push for the MRI - time for another fight with the insurance company. Anyway, ate too much yesterday, although I wasn't totally out of control - I was limiting foods and stopped eating when I didn't like something(picnic at my son's school) instead of just eating because it was there.
Back on track today - 4 mile jog and low calorie.
zumba, I know what you mean about one binge sending you into a cycle - that's happened to me quite a bit. The good thing is that you never let things get too far and you always stay active. I've gotten rid of any clothing that's the slightest bit big, because the thought of having to go buy bigger clothes SUCKS and may keep me honest. Did some shopping today - sizes are ridiculous. I don't know how anyone can have a goal by size. I bought things that were in sizes 4-8 that fit me.
Nat I am sorry to hear about your issue....the same thing happened to me a few years back and I had to get needle biopsy....things turned out ok but I know how scary it can be......praying that you get peace of mind soon..........
I hear you on the size fluctuation.....higher end clothes tend to be labeled smaller....
I am still over goal by a lb ....closer to two....need to go food shopping and stock up lower carbon for the week......we are down for the finish line!!!!
Saturday: 1230 calories, 4 mile jog
Sunday: 840 calories, no exercise
Decided not to eat once I got home from my day out with my son yesterday. Still feeling stressed and kind of drained so just watched bad TV and didn't eat. 130 exactly on the scale this morning. I really hoped I would get the breakthrough today and see that elusive 129!
Zumba, thanks, that must have been scary for you. I'll call my doctor this morning and see what she says.
I can't believe this challenge is almost over - it's gone by so fast!!!
Monday: 1470 calories, .75 mi walk, 4 mi jog, no supplements(MUST take today!)
Hapy to have reached my goal for this challenge as long as I don't gain before Friday - still would love to see 129 on the scale!
Zumba, any thoughts on the next challenge? You and I are both going to be working on those last few(think 5 for you, 7 for me) lbs. Would love to reach goal by the end of the summer, but I think it's going to take longer than that. My main goal is not to give up and gain again. I have a vacation the last week of the summer where I know I'll gain, so I have to plan around that as well.
Hi All! Seems like only me and Nat are posting ....need to find some of those that joined and disappeared....there's still time to make progress..
Speaking of progress I think I screwed mine! I am up three lbs...what the hay! I feel bloated and gross....back to the drawing board today..restricting big time, there is no room for error or the "occasional" cheat...atleast not yet in this point of the game....I hate to have reached goal and then gone back up and finish the challenge like a big fat dope!
Called a good Zumba instructor/body builder friend of mine for advice on my saggy flat butt and pathetic triceps..he suggested plies with a weight and chair dips....I never made it to the gym to use the machines, who am I kidding? After I teach my class I just want to get out of there.....I think our next challenge should not just be about weight loss but about doing something that we really are having a hard time doing..for me that would be resistance training.
But we'll worry about that then, today I have to worry about these extra three lbs that have snuck up on me.....
Tuesday: 1185 calories, 20 min elliptical, weight machines, supplements
Scale still fluctuating between 130.0 and 130.2. I had dreams last night about weighing on all different scales and each one having a different number - all higher of course!
Zumba, the three lb. thing sounds bizarre and random - obviously not real. I love the idea of an exercise challenge next time. I need to get more time in on the machines. I like the sculpting classes but sometimes I can't get to them - lately I'm trying to run outside when we get a good evening. Pretty soon it will be too hot and humid for me most nights outside. I also want to focus on eating cleaner, although I need to allow myself a little wiggle room so I don't go crazy and binge. And I do not want to give up my weekend wine!
