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Monday, January 30, 2012
Friday, October 21, 2011
Progress: Month of 30DS level one
I am posting pictures because I am pretty impressed with what the 30DS did for me. I did level one for a month and this is the results I got. I didn't even diet! (I tried so hard, I decided to give up. I need to eat more calories on days I work out otherwise my milk supply drops)
I weighed 109lbs in these pictures.
Taken Oct 13, 2011
I weighed 109lbs in these pictures.
Taken Oct 13, 2011
I lifted up where my skin sagged. Once my skin goes back to normal hopfully I will look like this. If it ever does go back to normal :/
Monday, October 3, 2011
Day 22
I am still not dieting...
Ok, so I have a binge eating problem. There, I said it. The past couple of days I would eat over the amount of calories I wanted to eat, and feeling useless, I decided it didn't matter how many calories I ate since I already failed. Thus leading to about 3000 calories per day (Did I mention I would go out and buy ice cream every night?)
So I feel like it is pointless making this blog. The viewers, and myself, will not get to see how wonderful the 30DS is when you are dieting (which is what is suggested you do). So technically, I am going to start the count down over.
My new meal plan: writing out WHEN I will eat and WHAT I will eat and having it in the kitchen. Granted, I have a baby and the times I can eat will change, but I will never eat before the time I wrote for each snack/meal. Hopefully this will prevent me from binge eating and going off the deep end.
As for level 2 of the 30DS
I felt so useless during the whole work out. I could not keep up at all. I have to give Jillian lots of credit, she really is busting my ass! I was sweating the whole time and had to stop every phase. I figured it would be a lot easier since I am doing so well on level one. Tomorrow I am going to try and do level two with water bottles from the very beginning and see if I see a difference and work my way into using 3lbs. I figure after that I will alternate between level one and level two for a week, and then go another two weeks with only level two and using my weights.
Lastly... Running!
I am able to run (at a rather large incline for most of the circuit) a mile and a half in 30 minutes without stopping. That is two loops around the original loop that used to take me 20 minutes which means I am getting faster and stronger!
I am going to skip writing my weight and measurements this week... Since I have been eating so much I have, unfortunately, gained all the weight I have lost. Ugh. This is not me at my brightest moment.
Ok, so I have a binge eating problem. There, I said it. The past couple of days I would eat over the amount of calories I wanted to eat, and feeling useless, I decided it didn't matter how many calories I ate since I already failed. Thus leading to about 3000 calories per day (Did I mention I would go out and buy ice cream every night?)
So I feel like it is pointless making this blog. The viewers, and myself, will not get to see how wonderful the 30DS is when you are dieting (which is what is suggested you do). So technically, I am going to start the count down over.
My new meal plan: writing out WHEN I will eat and WHAT I will eat and having it in the kitchen. Granted, I have a baby and the times I can eat will change, but I will never eat before the time I wrote for each snack/meal. Hopefully this will prevent me from binge eating and going off the deep end.
As for level 2 of the 30DS
I felt so useless during the whole work out. I could not keep up at all. I have to give Jillian lots of credit, she really is busting my ass! I was sweating the whole time and had to stop every phase. I figured it would be a lot easier since I am doing so well on level one. Tomorrow I am going to try and do level two with water bottles from the very beginning and see if I see a difference and work my way into using 3lbs. I figure after that I will alternate between level one and level two for a week, and then go another two weeks with only level two and using my weights.
Lastly... Running!
I am able to run (at a rather large incline for most of the circuit) a mile and a half in 30 minutes without stopping. That is two loops around the original loop that used to take me 20 minutes which means I am getting faster and stronger!
I am going to skip writing my weight and measurements this week... Since I have been eating so much I have, unfortunately, gained all the weight I have lost. Ugh. This is not me at my brightest moment.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Can't seem to diet...
I am so frustrated with myself today!
I promised myself starting Monday I would finally stick to a strict 1600 calorie diet. Only problem is last night (tuesday) I ended up going waaaay over 2000 calories thanks to a few beers and a oreo mcflurry.
My problem seems to be I justify reasons why I "deserve" or "should eat" extra food over my limit. After wards though the pain and guilt I feel just don't seem worth it. I struggle though. I have no idea how to keep my munchies down! I drink water, I snack ever 3 hours, and once 9pm comes around I feel the need to eat desert.
Tonight is grocery shopping night. I swear I will not buy ANYTHING (that I like) that is fattening and a potential threat to ruining my calorie count. I need to learn self control! Until then no more storing oreos and ice cream at the house!
I get so frustrated. If I was dieting I would be seeing results A LOT faster for how hard I work out.
The end :)
I promised myself starting Monday I would finally stick to a strict 1600 calorie diet. Only problem is last night (tuesday) I ended up going waaaay over 2000 calories thanks to a few beers and a oreo mcflurry.
My problem seems to be I justify reasons why I "deserve" or "should eat" extra food over my limit. After wards though the pain and guilt I feel just don't seem worth it. I struggle though. I have no idea how to keep my munchies down! I drink water, I snack ever 3 hours, and once 9pm comes around I feel the need to eat desert.
Tonight is grocery shopping night. I swear I will not buy ANYTHING (that I like) that is fattening and a potential threat to ruining my calorie count. I need to learn self control! Until then no more storing oreos and ice cream at the house!
I get so frustrated. If I was dieting I would be seeing results A LOT faster for how hard I work out.
The end :)
Friday, September 23, 2011
A new experiment: WATER
So I have heard/read that a lot of the times people think they are hungry is because there body is really asking for more water. If this is the case, I must be completely dehydrated because I am ALWAYS hungry! (I wouldn't be very surprised if I was dehydrated actually, I only drink about 3 glasses of water a day maybe)
The goal is to drink at least 8 glasses of water throughout the day. Doesn't that sound horrible? I hate water, it is so boring. But I am going to substitute water for all the soda, energy drinks, and Gatorade I drink throughout the day. I will make sure to drink water ESPECIALLY if I get hungry and see if the hunger goes away.
I am also going to try and drink a sip of water between every bite at dinner and lunch. Apparently that will make you much more full and satisfied by the time you are finished with your plate!
The goal is to drink at least 8 glasses of water throughout the day. Doesn't that sound horrible? I hate water, it is so boring. But I am going to substitute water for all the soda, energy drinks, and Gatorade I drink throughout the day. I will make sure to drink water ESPECIALLY if I get hungry and see if the hunger goes away.
I am also going to try and drink a sip of water between every bite at dinner and lunch. Apparently that will make you much more full and satisfied by the time you are finished with your plate!
Day 11
Weight: 110.6lbs
Tummy: 79cm
Thigh: 51.5cm
Arm: 25.5cm
Well, I am a little sad to see there isn't much change. I think I am only building muscle and not losing much fat. And I will tell you why...
I HAVE AN EATING PROBLEM!
I can not, for the life of me, eat less than 2000 calories daily. For some reason I will make it until dinner and after dinner I go on this crazy snack binge. And they aren't healthy snacks either, I am talking cookies, ice cream, laffy taffy, you name it.
I have taken all of the cookies and candy out of the apartment so hopefully we will see me have a good change in my diet.
So... The 30DS with weights KICKS MY ASS! I am still only on level one but this whole week I did it with 3lbs weights. I can do it without resting for the most part (I always have to rest a second on push ups) and at the very last strength training segment (where you straighten one leg out, bend the other, and bring the weights eye level) I always have to do the second time around with one weight. I get such a good work out now, I sweat the whole time! I think all next week I will stay on level one and then finally move into level two the following week. Goodness, Jillian knows how to work my socks off!
As for jogging I am getting faster and faster with each run. I am now able to finish my mile+ in about 14 minutes. I plan on staying on the same route I am on now all of next week and changing it up a bit and trying something new. I do enjoy my current run though. I get a good feel of the different terrain (get to run up a huge hill) and also get to run up about 75 stairs as well, which I am able to do without stopping ;)
Also, here is a picture of me from 5 days ago. I look pretty darn good! It is the first article of clothing I bought since last December (that wasn't nursing or maternity). I am 6 weeks PP in this picture. Look at that stomach!
Tummy: 79cm
Thigh: 51.5cm
Arm: 25.5cm
Well, I am a little sad to see there isn't much change. I think I am only building muscle and not losing much fat. And I will tell you why...
I HAVE AN EATING PROBLEM!
I can not, for the life of me, eat less than 2000 calories daily. For some reason I will make it until dinner and after dinner I go on this crazy snack binge. And they aren't healthy snacks either, I am talking cookies, ice cream, laffy taffy, you name it.
I have taken all of the cookies and candy out of the apartment so hopefully we will see me have a good change in my diet.
So... The 30DS with weights KICKS MY ASS! I am still only on level one but this whole week I did it with 3lbs weights. I can do it without resting for the most part (I always have to rest a second on push ups) and at the very last strength training segment (where you straighten one leg out, bend the other, and bring the weights eye level) I always have to do the second time around with one weight. I get such a good work out now, I sweat the whole time! I think all next week I will stay on level one and then finally move into level two the following week. Goodness, Jillian knows how to work my socks off!
As for jogging I am getting faster and faster with each run. I am now able to finish my mile+ in about 14 minutes. I plan on staying on the same route I am on now all of next week and changing it up a bit and trying something new. I do enjoy my current run though. I get a good feel of the different terrain (get to run up a huge hill) and also get to run up about 75 stairs as well, which I am able to do without stopping ;)
Also, here is a picture of me from 5 days ago. I look pretty darn good! It is the first article of clothing I bought since last December (that wasn't nursing or maternity). I am 6 weeks PP in this picture. Look at that stomach!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Day 4
So I have good news and bad news!
The Good: I have kept up with my entire work out routine all week! (Woohoo) And I can finally have a break. I will not lie, it is very very very difficult jogging a mile and then doing the 30DS in the same day. I can most certainly feel a difference on Wedns (the day I didn't do both). BUT if it is any constellation the 30DS is getting easier and easier and I don't have to take more than two 5 second breaks.
The 30DS is an amazing video, Jillian really impresses me. She is so motivating and I swear I feel the burn throughout the whole thing. I can already feel muscles in my thighs, tummy, and arms. It is nice because I already jiggle LESS. (Yes, you see results THAT fast!) Of course, I do not "cheat" during her work outs. I push through it no matter what and make sure that I never take breaks (except two 5 second ones) and I make sure I am doing the work out 100% correct. There is no reason to work out if you aren't going to give it your all. My favorite thing she says is:
"When you start to get uncomfortable that is what you have to make the most of since that is when changes are going to happen. (Your body is adapting)"
I guess it was pointless to put quotation marks around that since she didn't say it EXACTLY that way but she used all those words. And it is SO true!
So I can definitely see a different in my endurance as well from day one. I can also see a difference when I am jogging. Now, please realize I live in the foot hills of Colorado so I have quite the terrain I am running on, (excuses excuses! but seriously, I have to run up a mountain during the first half of my jog). BUT I am able to run a little over a mile outdoors all terrain in 20 minutes WITHOUT stopping! Today was the first day I was able to run completely without stopping and it feels great.
So I guess I should share the bad :(
Well, I have NOT been keeping up with my calorie intake like I should. In fact, I was a little greedy (since I ran a mile, did the 30DS, and walked 2 miles) so I decided I deserved eating about 3500 calories yesterday. Ugh, how can I ever forgive myself?
From now on I am going to be extra extra careful! There is no way I can do all this working out just to eat the amount of calories that I am burning and see no weight loss.
The Good: I have kept up with my entire work out routine all week! (Woohoo) And I can finally have a break. I will not lie, it is very very very difficult jogging a mile and then doing the 30DS in the same day. I can most certainly feel a difference on Wedns (the day I didn't do both). BUT if it is any constellation the 30DS is getting easier and easier and I don't have to take more than two 5 second breaks.
The 30DS is an amazing video, Jillian really impresses me. She is so motivating and I swear I feel the burn throughout the whole thing. I can already feel muscles in my thighs, tummy, and arms. It is nice because I already jiggle LESS. (Yes, you see results THAT fast!) Of course, I do not "cheat" during her work outs. I push through it no matter what and make sure that I never take breaks (except two 5 second ones) and I make sure I am doing the work out 100% correct. There is no reason to work out if you aren't going to give it your all. My favorite thing she says is:
"When you start to get uncomfortable that is what you have to make the most of since that is when changes are going to happen. (Your body is adapting)"
I guess it was pointless to put quotation marks around that since she didn't say it EXACTLY that way but she used all those words. And it is SO true!
So I can definitely see a different in my endurance as well from day one. I can also see a difference when I am jogging. Now, please realize I live in the foot hills of Colorado so I have quite the terrain I am running on, (excuses excuses! but seriously, I have to run up a mountain during the first half of my jog). BUT I am able to run a little over a mile outdoors all terrain in 20 minutes WITHOUT stopping! Today was the first day I was able to run completely without stopping and it feels great.
So I guess I should share the bad :(
Well, I have NOT been keeping up with my calorie intake like I should. In fact, I was a little greedy (since I ran a mile, did the 30DS, and walked 2 miles) so I decided I deserved eating about 3500 calories yesterday. Ugh, how can I ever forgive myself?
From now on I am going to be extra extra careful! There is no way I can do all this working out just to eat the amount of calories that I am burning and see no weight loss.
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