Last week I was cursing Jillian Michaels. Her 30-day shred was kicking my butt. I was in all sorts of pain. So, I took the weekend off to let my body rest a little. The bad thing, though, is that while I was not exercising, I was making really poor food choices.
After a weekend full of bad eating (Olive Garden Alfredo on Saturday and all sorts of junk yesterday at the Super Bowl party), I was nervous to step on the scale today. Good news/bad news is that I didn't lose any weight. BUT I didn't gain anything either.
I admit that I was a little disappointed about not losing, but very grateful that I hadn't gained any after the weekend. Then I got out the measuring tape. Last Monday I took five measurements: bust, waist, hips, left & right thighs. And guess what? I lost a total of 5.25 inches over those 5 measurements! I am ecstatic!! I even cried I was so happy.
I worked so hard last week. I had sweat pouring down my face after each work out. I absolutely HATE sweating, so that was a big thing for me to overcome. To see actual results from working so hard gives me the motivation to keep going and work even harder this week! I know the likelihood of losing another 5 inches this week is very slim (no pun intended), but I'm excited to try.
AND. . . . .
I have committed myself to running a 5K race in June. I'm a little (okay, a lot) nervous because I've never done anything like this before. Any tips for training from all you runners out there?
9 comments:
yay!!! losing inches is so great!!! i've kind of started doing some exercises i did a year ago...the 8 minutes a day book because that seriously cut down inches too! i've wanted to exercise even more...but i'd rather sleep! good luck as you keep going!
Congrats! I'm not a runner, but that is a awesome goal. I wish I had the guts to do that. Good luck!
oh my gosh! I love it! Do you watch biggest looser too? I am addicted to that show!! Where are you running your 5K?
WOWZERS Laura... You are DOING REALLY good!! and a 5K... Im excited for you!!!! Heres to a HEALTHIER 2010!! You are an inspiration, keep up the good work!!
GO YOU!!!!!!!!
I hope that you have been taking before and durning and after pictures. I might have to go and buy Jillian Michaels....where do you find it? Just Walmart? or?
RaKae,
I just started watching BL this season. I LOVE it!! It's so inspiring! Every time I watch it, I want to try to be healthier.
Amber,
I just bought my DVD at Walmart. I know they have a few different ones of Jillian Michaels. I like the 30-day shred because it has 3 levels and 2 intensities on each level. So basically it's like getting 6 different workouts for about $9. What a great deal!
Hey Congrats on your hard work that is so great and exciting. Where are you planning on running your 5k? That is such a great goal. Goals help you stayed focused on working out. I say just start out slow on running and working up to 3 miles.Run every other day to start out with. Run outside as much as possible. Treadmills are great, but it is so different when you get outside. Breathing is harder and it is a little harder on your joints. Keep me(us posted) I would love to run a 5k with you sometime. Races are so fun and addidicting. NICE WORK!!!
Way to go, Baby Girl! Love ya!
Hey there-
I'm doing the same workout and it totally kicks my butt. I'm starting level 3 tonight...honestly, I'm scared! I've lost 4.5 pounds so far and have 9.5 to get to my goal...I love having someone I can talk to about this stuff!!
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