Goal: Lose baby weight + 30 lbs
Achieved so far: Baby weight is gone!
Pre-pregnancy weight: 221.0
Weight last week: 191.4
Current weight: 194.4
Weight loss/gain since last week: +3.0
TOTAL WEIGHT LOST (not including baby weight): -26.6
Well, just goes to show you that no matter what you do, Aunt Flo can come and reek havoc on your plans.
Seriously - here's what my workout week looked like -
MONDAY - 3 miles on the bike in the AM and 3 miles on the bike in the PM
TUESDAY - 4 miles on the bike in the AM
WEDNESDAY - 4 miles on the bike in the PM
THURSDAY - 2 miles on the bike in the PM
FRIDAY - Softball double header and 3 miles on the bike in the PM
SATURDAY - 2 miles run/walking with a friend
SUNDAY - 5 miles on the bike in the PM
I misbehaved a bit on Saturday night. I am pretty sure that played into this weight gain as well.
Can anyone say "Self Sabotage"?
No, but for real, since having Jocie, Aunt F has been pretty unbearable. One cool thing about it though, is that I am finally small enough that I can actually tell when I'm bloated! Before, I was bloated 100% of the time so I guess I never noticed. It is not a great feeling to be bloated. It is, however, a great feeling to think you have put on weight and then REALIZE you are just bloated! :)
I am going to get off my behind this week and really try to accomplish my goal. Now that I know I am comfortable on the bike I think I'll alternate between the bike and running this week.
The hard part is that it's so stinkin' hot outside but I just don't feel like I can push myself on the treadmill. I think I need to make myself run for longer periods of time. My problem is that anything over 30 minutes does not sound appealing to me.
Funny. After I typed that last paragraph I went over to my email to see if I had any inspiring emails to pass along to my readers.
The first one I opened was from sparkpeople.com and said -
Most experts recommend that you exercise up to 90 minutes most days of the week, emphasizing that you gradually work your way up to that duration. However, a recent study conducted at Boston Sports Clubs found that participants who exercised for 20-30 minutes did so more consistently than those involved in 45-60 minute workout sessions. This study shows that you're more likely to stick to a shorter duration workout than a longer one.
Action Sparked: If you're having trouble staying consistent with exercise, try a shorter workout session. Tell yourself that you'll exercise for 10 or 15 minutes, and follow through with it. Of course 10 minutes of exercise is better than totally skipping a workout. But, once you've hit that small goal (whether it's 5, 10, or 20 minutes), ask yourself if you could keep going. You may find that planning on a short workout is enough to get you to the gym, and once you're there, you can do a lot more than you thought.
Hmmmm. Coincidence? Me thinks not.
I am not sure what this means for me though. I am just being lazy. I think I need to get over my laziness and get my train on.
My plan for this week -
40 intense minutes on the treadmill Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
5 hard miles on the bike Tues, Thurs, Sat
The last few weeks I have contemplated publicly declaring that my goal would be accomplished. I have avoided it so far but I think this has GOT to be the week.
I'm-a-gonn-a-do-it.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Weigh Day Week 26
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6 comments:
Hey Michelle.. Your doing GREAT !!!! and everyone need to take a break now and again. Don;t push yurself so hard that exercise because a nasty chore. I know from past experience that when I do too much I end up doing very little.
Keep up the good work.. and I am sure you will be at your goal weight by next monday !!!
Compared to you, I am SO lazy. How do you make the time to do all of this? I guess that's just it, you have to MAKE time for it, make it a priority. My goal this week is to become more active again and start running again. I need to beat my personal record in a few weeks!
Thanks for the kick in the pants.
BTW: I'm totally jealous... softball doubleheader?! Sure brings back memories!
Michelle, Riding a bike is not even close to running just that same distance, you should be doing 3-5 times the distance in the same time as running, you can easily get 10mph on the bike so a 3mile run should be a 6-8 mile bike ride at your pace, what is your monitor telling you about the riding, is yor heart rate up??? keep it up Girl I am so proud of you...Daddy love you
I don't know how your doing all that stuff! Your awesome! The bike riding is probably causing you to gain a little more muscle, but its so nice to ride a bike.
We started our Biggest Loser contest here at work again last week. One lady lost 10 pounds the first week! I started a healthy diet and my walking at lunch time and NO POP OR FAST FOOD. So far, 6 pounds down! Its amazing what resistance I have to eat or drink any of it. I've found a new love with water :)
Looking Good, I love the new picture, it is a cute outfit!! Keep working, I'm trying to get more consistent too. I've ran/walked the last two mornings and I am intending to keep it up this week. I'm in Wisconsin next week (volunteering at a camp) so I doubt I'll get much done there, but we'll see how it goes.
Will we be able to see you guys when we head to Tennessee???
MeChele - I know what you mean about it becoming a chore. Thankfully I still look forward to my exercise time. Probably because "me" time is hard to come by right now.
Leigh - You're right. I have to MAKE time. Someone said to me recently "must be nice to get to exercise" and of course it is but I'd probably enjoy scrapbooking or reading just as much but I choose to take that time and BURN FAT! :)
Dad - I know, I KNOW! I am trying to get my butt trained to be able to handle longer distances on the bike. I'll make you proud(er) this week :)
Cheri - 6 lbs down!! WOOHOO! Keep up the good work and keep away from the POP!
Ash - Hope you have fun at camp! Hope the kids run you all over the place! Hope you don't indulge in too many smores! Glad you up and running. We'll have to get a work out in together when you all are here!
I love, love, LOVE all these comments! They are so thoughtful and encouraging! I love, love, LOVE my readers too!
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