Weight loss week #44: .4lbs
Weight loss this week: 2.7 lbs
Total weight loss so far: 60.7 lbs
Well, I finally made it out of the 50lb loss range which is exciting. I was getting a bit discouraged because I had been working so hard at the gym but seeing such small losses. This week definitely made up for it.
I only went to the gym 3 days last week...not where I would like to be but things got in the way. I plan on doing at least 4 this week (I took yesterday off from work and didn't muster up the motivation to hit the gym but I may try on Saturday after meeting a friend for lunch).
Overall, things are going well. I really need new pants but am poor. My black slacks fall down every few feet and I only have one pair of jeans that even sort of fit still. Hopefully I can find something cheap soon.
Don't have anything else exciting for now...
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Weight in #43
Weight loss this week: .2 lbs
Total weight loss so far: 57.6 lbs
I'm bummed...
I know I'm probably retaining water. I know I could possibly be gaining muscle and muscle weighs more than fat (though I find this unlikely this early in the game). I know it is still a loss so I should be happy.
But I'm bummed...
I feel like I've been hovering in this 50 lb range for months...oh wait...its because I HAVE!!! I know these things happen...I know I need to stick with it...and I know that working out is going to help me shed the weight faster in the long run. I just feel like I'm working my butt off and being relatively good (not always the best choices but I always count everything and stay within my points...I didn't even use my activity points) and not really seeing the results.
Oh well...I have a new week ahead and I will just keep truckin'...
Total weight loss so far: 57.6 lbs
I'm bummed...
I know I'm probably retaining water. I know I could possibly be gaining muscle and muscle weighs more than fat (though I find this unlikely this early in the game). I know it is still a loss so I should be happy.
But I'm bummed...
I feel like I've been hovering in this 50 lb range for months...oh wait...its because I HAVE!!! I know these things happen...I know I need to stick with it...and I know that working out is going to help me shed the weight faster in the long run. I just feel like I'm working my butt off and being relatively good (not always the best choices but I always count everything and stay within my points...I didn't even use my activity points) and not really seeing the results.
Oh well...I have a new week ahead and I will just keep truckin'...
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Weigh In #42
Total weight loss this week: .5 lbs
Total weight loss so far: 57.4 lbs
So things are going well...the weight isn't coming off as fast as I would like but I know that it is a process and there will be tough and slow times. But I'm pushing through and am pretty proud of my progress.
Eating has been going well. I've found some new "low" point snacks that have helped me mix up my lunches. I am fallen in love with Parmesean Goldfish, Pretzel Thins, and Wheat Thin Flatbread crackers. They are all 2-3 points per serving and its nice to mix it up a bit. I've also found a few things to help break away from sandwiches and tuna. I love Progresso Light soups...I can eat the whole can of a few of them for 2-4 points and they are super filling. I also like the Healthy Choice Steamers every now and then. I don't want to rely on soups or frozen meals because they do tend to be higher in sodium but every now and then, its nice to mix it up!
The gym is going well. I went 3 days last week...not the 5 like I had planned but I'm still happy. I went Monday and Tuesday to do cardio. Wednesday I got caught up in running errands after work with Kyle and by the time we were done it was 9:30 so I didn't go then. Thursday was my personal training session...I'll talk more about that in a minute. Friday I skipped because we got over a foot of snow and there was no way I was going to venture out when I didn't have to go to work!
Back to my personal training...it was really good! I really liked the guy I met with. We talked a little about my background and he said he could tell I was enthusiastic. He also said that he was going to push me...and he did!! He showed me how to do the exercises with the dumb bells and cables. He didn't show me the machines because I am familiar and they are pretty self explanatory. He laid out exactly what I should be doing every day and I started yesterday. Though...after training with him on Thursday I was so unbelievably sore! My muscles have NEVER felt like that and I was in pain until Sunday night! I'm still sore and I've come to accept that I probably will continue to be sore for the next few weeks. I do 45 minutes of cardio and then 45 minutes of weights (except on my leg days, I do an hour of cardio).
Yesterday went okay...I did all the exercises but I didn't do as well as I had hoped. He wants me to do 3 sets of 15-20 per exercise. I tried...so hard...but I was at the point when my arms wouldn't lift the weights anymore. My arms were shaking and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't do more. I did everything but not nearly 3 sets. It really bummed me out because I want to do this so badly. I know I shouldn't be so hard on myself...I have never in my life exercised this much or lifted weights so naturally my body is going to struggle in the beginning. I just desperately want to get in shape.
I get excited going to the gym now and I'm creating the habit of going straight after work. Its hard to adjust to being home and cooking dinner so late but I know it will become natural in time.
Total weight loss so far: 57.4 lbs
So things are going well...the weight isn't coming off as fast as I would like but I know that it is a process and there will be tough and slow times. But I'm pushing through and am pretty proud of my progress.
Eating has been going well. I've found some new "low" point snacks that have helped me mix up my lunches. I am fallen in love with Parmesean Goldfish, Pretzel Thins, and Wheat Thin Flatbread crackers. They are all 2-3 points per serving and its nice to mix it up a bit. I've also found a few things to help break away from sandwiches and tuna. I love Progresso Light soups...I can eat the whole can of a few of them for 2-4 points and they are super filling. I also like the Healthy Choice Steamers every now and then. I don't want to rely on soups or frozen meals because they do tend to be higher in sodium but every now and then, its nice to mix it up!
The gym is going well. I went 3 days last week...not the 5 like I had planned but I'm still happy. I went Monday and Tuesday to do cardio. Wednesday I got caught up in running errands after work with Kyle and by the time we were done it was 9:30 so I didn't go then. Thursday was my personal training session...I'll talk more about that in a minute. Friday I skipped because we got over a foot of snow and there was no way I was going to venture out when I didn't have to go to work!
Back to my personal training...it was really good! I really liked the guy I met with. We talked a little about my background and he said he could tell I was enthusiastic. He also said that he was going to push me...and he did!! He showed me how to do the exercises with the dumb bells and cables. He didn't show me the machines because I am familiar and they are pretty self explanatory. He laid out exactly what I should be doing every day and I started yesterday. Though...after training with him on Thursday I was so unbelievably sore! My muscles have NEVER felt like that and I was in pain until Sunday night! I'm still sore and I've come to accept that I probably will continue to be sore for the next few weeks. I do 45 minutes of cardio and then 45 minutes of weights (except on my leg days, I do an hour of cardio).
Yesterday went okay...I did all the exercises but I didn't do as well as I had hoped. He wants me to do 3 sets of 15-20 per exercise. I tried...so hard...but I was at the point when my arms wouldn't lift the weights anymore. My arms were shaking and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't do more. I did everything but not nearly 3 sets. It really bummed me out because I want to do this so badly. I know I shouldn't be so hard on myself...I have never in my life exercised this much or lifted weights so naturally my body is going to struggle in the beginning. I just desperately want to get in shape.
I get excited going to the gym now and I'm creating the habit of going straight after work. Its hard to adjust to being home and cooking dinner so late but I know it will become natural in time.
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