First challenge of the weekend…passed
I faced my first challenge of the weekend in the wee hours of the morning and I’m pleased to say that I passed the test. My younger son typically gets up about 6:15 on the weekends so I have been getting up at 5:15 on Saturdays to fit in my workout. This morning, though, I heard him stir about 5:00. My first reaction was to tell myself that this was fate’s way of saying that I need to take a break from exercise, but then I remembered that I’m going for a perfect week this week and skipping a workout would not be perfect. Plus, skipping the workout makes it harder for me to stick to the food plan. While my son was getting his chest compression treatment (it’s a machine that does it automatically, takes 20 minutes) I popped in the TJ Turbo Sculpt DVD. Then when he finished I just kept him in his chair and finished the workout. Now I’m so glad that I did and proud that I stuck to the plan.
It’s a good thing, too, that I did workout b/c the scale still hasn’t moved from 238. I don’t know why but I thought I would see 236 this morning so I was disappointed and frustrated. I just need to remind myself that I will get there, some of this is probably water weight b/c I’m PMSing. Tomorrow I’m going to check my fat, muscle and water percentage, too. I always like seeing those numbers change. And strangely, this month I haven’t experienced the extra hunger or cravings like I normally do. Maybe it’s b/c I have been a bit more consistent w/staying on plan, who knows???
I took some measurements yesterday and I don’t know if I should be pleased w/the results or not. I know many of you keep closer track of your measurements, maybe you could give me your opinion on the changes that I’m making.
August 20th November 21st
Bust 48 inches 45 inches -3 inches
Waist 45 1/2 inches 43 inches -2 1/2 inches
Hips 55 1/2 inches 52 1/2 inches -3 inches
Thigh 28 inches 26 1/2 inches -1 1/2 inches
I should be glad that I’m making progress but I can’t help but feel that I should be shrinking more quickly. And I’m scared b/c with the holidays coming up I know it is going to be harder. I don’t know if I already mentioned this but I bought a cute pair of size 16 jeans that I want to be in by the end of the year and I’m literally going to have to work my butt off to fit into them.
Sorry for the pity party, normally I’m more self-confident than this. But I feel like I’m the edge of greatness or failure and the tide could turn either way. I know that if I keep with this that I’m going to start seeing some major changes and get into sizes that I haven’t been in since high school (over 15 years ago). I’m already seeing hints of a collarbone which I wouldn’t have expected at nearly 240 pounds. I know that I want this and I know that my plan works, I just need to stick to it. So for now, baby steps. I’m going to focus on making good choices for today and not worry about anything else. I can do this and more importantly, I am going to do this.
Progress toward workout goal: 107/250
Congrats on sticking to your workout!
Lookit all those inches GONE! Over three inches a month ~ good for you! I’m inspired.
I think the inches lost is GREAT. Good job! You’ve got a good “worth ethic” for your workouts. I wish I had a little bit more of that.
Hang on! Tomorrow is the weigh in! Good for you for getting the workout in when it would have been so easy to skip it.
Yeah, I’m scared about the holidays, too. I seem to have a bad mindset right now. Thanksgiving dinner…endless parties…the cruise…etc. You’d think I’d be more determined than ever to hang on in the face of this but I’m kind of feeling a little hopeless.
I’ll keep reading your blog. Maybe you can inspire me to get off my butt and do something.
Thanks for your comment on my blog, Brandie. I had to crack up at you losing your panties. When it happened to me, I couldn’t believe it but it seems like it happens to all of us if we hang in there and lose enough weight.
Also…I found some inspiration in your comments. You’re right, I’ve been off track lately and I’m finding it difficult to get back. You made me feel like I can do this again.
HI! Just wanted to give you some encouragement! I’m glad you said it first… baby steps and you know the plan to stick to. I’m hearing alot of people stressing over the upcoming holidays and that desire to fit into a pair of pants by the end of the year, but I’m worried that these kinds of pressures will do them in and cause them to be depressed, overeat or worse go off the plan altogether. Better to stick to a slow and steady realisitc plan! Hey there is next year, God willing, we’ll fit into those pants right? If it doesn’t happen by the end of the year, there’s always Valentine’s Day to shoot for.
Way to go on sticking to your plan for the perfect week and getting the exercise in! Keep up the great work.
p.s. I just took my measurements this morning after reading patty’s blog and her neat ‘measurements’ category.