That afternoon of trying on bathing suits was apparently the final kick in the pants I needed. I mean, it wasn't gross, way out of control kinda thing...but I knew I could do better. I quit making excuses...that was a huge problem of mine - I had an excuse for everything.
Exercise
I started back in the gym. I started going on my lunch breaks...doing what I could do in the short time frame I had to work with. I didn't work in my comfort zone, but pushed past it. I didn't lift weights I was comfortable with, but pushed for more. Sometimes a lot more. We got a Y membership last winter (primarily to help Shawn with the swimming portion of his triathlon training) and I do spin classes there on a regular basis. This fall session, I have added a 'boot camp' class to the spin class. I may add something else or change it up next session. I am wanting to give running one final shot. I have downloaded an app onto my phone and my kindle (Workout Trainer by skimble.com). I follow lots of people on Instagram that are primarily fitness-related. I chase a 15 month old baby around on a regular basis.Diet
Still trying to find my way with a diet. I am not a fan of cooking, and when I do cook, it is not overly impressive. I am really wanting to try this clean eating thing, but can't get the husband on board with it. And with a toddler, I need to work with her diet as well...and her pickiness (which rivals mine). Until I truly find the way with my eating habits, I am using My Fitness Pal to track everything I eat, set goals for myself, etc. I have a few friends on there and we try to motivate each other. I also use it frequently to track my exercise - cardio and strength training. I have also taken a few pages from my gestational diabetes diet for my snacking. Even though I use my lunch break to work out, I do not skip eating. I will quite often grab a chicken breast and veggies, a salad loaded with veggies, a fruit cup, etc. Sometimes I will just grab a protein shake after my workout.
The result?
This was from this past Tuesday:
As far as weight loss is concerned, when I weighed myself yesterday (I typically weigh myself after my Friday lunch time workout), I was at 145.8 lbs. I have gone from a size 12 to a size 6 (almost always I buy my clothes at NY & Co...I am aware of their generous sizing, but hey...at least if I continue shopping at the same place, I get consistency with my sizing). Extra large to a medium. The bra size has definitely changed, too. My strength has definitely improved, I feel better about myself overall. My legs have slimmed, I am getting some definition in my biceps, the husband says the back fat is gone.
A lot of people have noticed and have commented. Most of it has been nice and I hope that I have maybe motivated others. Maybe these types of posts on my blog will motivate even more people. On the flip side...I also get somewhat negative comments - people saying I am too skinny (um...145 lbs. - how is that too skinny? methinks you are just jealous), asking if I have been sick, etc. Even asking when I'm going to stop. This is not something I hope to stop. I haven't totally defined what my overall goal is. I still have a long way to go as far as my fitness level is concerned (trust me, this boot camp class I am taking has definitely proved that). I want to banish the fat altogether. It is not healthy!
I only wish it was the easy with shoe size.
