Progress Update 4
By JG
8/26/2009 12:41:00 PM
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Progress Update 4
Well I did my official weigh in today so I can tell you that since the last update on 8/20 I have lost another 2 pounds and 3 inches off my body! YAY!
To be honest, I was hoping for a little more, but I think several factors are in play and I wanted to talk about those because I think they are important. Too often we get discouraged when we don't see the results we think we deserve, but often there are very GOOD reasons.
1. I met my workout goal this week. - Not only did I get in all my cardio (4 days of 30 minutes each), but I gave my arms, back, and abs a great workout this week. Weight machines, resistance exercises on the Bosu ball, swimming...
2. I increased my water intake this week. - I went from drinking 32-40 ounces to drinking 64-80 ounces per day.
3. I lost a LOT of weight the week before!
These are 3 healthy reasons why I lost 2 lbs this week as compared to 5. As evidenced by the reduction in inches (which all came from the upper half) my workouts had a positive affect on my body, but probably affected the number on the scale. Muscle does weigh more than fat, but adding lean muscle increases your metabolism and helps you look better in your clothes.
The increase in water consumption means that I am thoroughly flushing my body of all the toxins that can prompt my body to hold on to excess weight. The temporary trade off is that now it looks like I've lost less weight, but being optimally hydrated far outweighs the cons here. The benefits to my organs, skin, and appetite are undeniable.
It's best to lose slow. I lost a signifigant amount of weight the week before, and my body is going to start getting nervous and start storing fat as a safety net if I'm not careful. It's also a known fact that weight lost slowly is less likely to return.
So there you have it...another successful week! I hope that you all had a great week too as you work toward your personal weight goals. Use the comment section to update us all on your progress!
High weight 252
Last week 227.5
This week 225.5
Total Lost 26.5
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Progress Update 3
By JG
8/20/2009 1:25:00 PM
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UPDATE #3!!
Well it totally slipped my mind last week to write an update...much has happened in weight loss world in the last two weeks. I've been sticking to my goals - although the exercise has been sub-par to be honest.
So... I've totally thrown out my scale. Apparently it was insanely inaccurate, and was not helping me be realistic about my progress (or my setbacks). So now I am only weighing myself at the gym or at home on a digital scale. The numbers don't lie people. I realized something very important. If I was finding the "right spot" on the bathroom floor to fudge the numbers in my favor, I couldn't really get as excited about progress because deep down I was pretty sure I wasn't getting honest results. Simple truth.
Before I reveal my weight lost over the past week, I want to share with you something about how I am using RightSize and the plan I am following.
RightSize smoothies are designed to be a nutritionally complete meal replacement. They also help you reduce overall calories throughout the day. It was the throughout the day part that I wasn't taking advantage off. Snacks are important!!!!!!! I met with a dietician last week. She has recommended a daily plan of 3 meals a day and 3 snacks...FOR ME (everyone loses weight differently - what works for one, does not necessarily work for all). Just for kicks, I tried preparing all the foods required for the day and didn't replace any meals with a smoothie for a few days. It was hard work!! I have children and a husband to cook for, a job to go to, a house to look after, and don't have hours a day to spend preparing meals!! Sooooo........then I started replacing breakfast and/or lunch with a smoothie as I needed to, to fit my lifestyle, but added snacks mid morning and mid afternoon and reduced the size of my dinner. When I say snack - I am talking about a serving of fruit. Not a bag of m&m's. I also added a small higher protein snack a few hours before bed.
Want to guess how much I lost in a week following this method? 5 POUNDS! I also need to mention that I drink about 2 bottles of SlimminAde a day plus another 32 oz of filtered water.
If you aren't seeing the results you want, make sure you are eating enough for your level of activity, and make sure you are feeding your metabolism throughout the day... You'll feel less hungry, your body will work more efficiently, and will be more willing to give up those pounds because you are providing your body with what it needs. Just be smart about it!
So the numbers are out of whack because of the new honesty policy I have with myself. But here is where we stand and I'll be updating based on these numbers from here out.
Highest weight 252
Current weight 227.5
Total Lost 24.5
Can you believe my old scale said I was at 215?
See ya next week!
JG
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Progress Update 2
By JG
8/5/2009 9:20:00 AM
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Ok, so honesty is the best policy.
People, I didn't just fall off the bandwagon this week - I jumped off and sprinted away as far and as fast as I could.
The goals I set last week were not met, so I am putting them back in place for this week. I guess we all go through periods where our priorities get, well, "whacked out." EXCUSE ALERT: For me, this last week was BUSY. The kids are getting ready to go back to school - so that meant shopping and being out in the dangerous world of fast food and restaurants. I realize that I am not strong enough yet to go to restaurants or eat out. I haven't made that mental switch from "I'm making so many sacrifices" to "I'm changing my lifestyle for the better". I still associate food with reward and pleasure, and don't see it for what it is - the fuel my body needs to live. I've seen it written in books, and said on talk shows, but it suddenly rings truer than ever....
We need to eat to live, not live to eat.
Yeah. I needed that yesterday. So here I am, ready to start week 3 with a renewed mission. I am going to make myself a priority. Because I'm a mom, this used to seem so selfish in a way, but here is my reason for why it is the most imporant thing we can do for our loved ones (and ourselves). If we want to give our BEST selves to our careers, our families, our significant others, friends, etc, we have to BE our best selves. I can't be my best self when I'm feeling tired, lethargic, cranky, and unhappy with myself. I have to invest in me - with quiet time (for me this means prayer and reading my Bible), exercise, and food choices. My hunch is that if I can move those things to the top of my list, then I won't have to work so hard on the family time, career time, and housework time. I'll have the energy to spend on all, and no longer have to spread myself thin leaving something, or someone, to get the short end of the stick.
Really, I don't want to just live. I want to thrive! So from here out, I am going to try to make the choices that will move me toward eating to thrive!
I also want to thank everyone who has been commenting on the blogs. Your stories are so exciting and motivating! Keep up the great work, all of you!
Jennifer
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