Monday, April 30, 2012
Week 6 Weigh and Measure
This last week I have passed a few milestones. I finished a 20 minute straight run without dying which is great because I had never done more than 8 minutes at a time. Then, today, Charlie and I went this morning to Zion National Park and did an almost 9 mile hike in about 4 hours. During the hike we climbed 5835 feet in elevation and on the way back down we ran for the last 2 miles.
My totals this week were pretty good. I lost 3.75 inches and 1.2 pounds. WooHoo!
TTFN,
Jenn
Monday, April 23, 2012
Week 5 Weigh and Measure
Alright folks, so today is officially my Weigh and Measure for week 5. That means that I am (drum roll please) actually over the half way point of my 9 week program. I have to admit that it has been kind of hard keeping up with my full routine b/c there have been a lot of personal and professional issues the last couple of weeks. But, I am still staying strong. I have, NOT ONCE, skipped my running workouts and it is all paying off. Most of the time it pays off more on the measuring tape than on the scale, lol, but that just means that I am steadily gaining muscle mass and the fat IS shedding, it just is a little hard for the scale to catch it because the muscle weighs more than the fat.
Each week I dread the scale and each week I am pleasantly surprised. There was only one week where I had a really hard time looking at the results. Another thing that I have done is I made sure when I started all this in January that I took pictures. So this past week I took pictures again and was able to compare them side by side. Let me just say WOW! I am still not happy with where I am at physically, but I am super happy with how far I have come and the differences my body has been able to achieve. My hard work shows and that makes me happy. I honestly must have been in such denial because I truly never believed that I was as heavy as the side by side pictures proved. Close friends (and only a few of them) have seen these pictures and they can attest to how much of a difference there is in me. I am definitely not in a place where I can share those with you now (I have only just been able to admit to myself that I looked that bad), but when I am through with this journey I plan on posting my before and afters so that you can all see what hard work can do for you.
I Am Worth every drop of sweat and sore muscle. I was doing my daughters hair yesterday and she told me that I was getting skinny and looking pretty. She is 7, I know that she knows I am working out but it was wonderful for her to say that she actually saw a difference in me. I am so excited that I am giving them a healthier Mommy, one who will be around to make their lives miserable and amazing for many many years to come.
This week my results were great! I lost another pound, and I lost 6 inches overall! I am seeing muscles form that have been lost for years behind mountains of jiggle. I get so excited every time I see a new chisel or line starting to form. It is reaffirmation that my work is paying off.
TTFN!
Jenn
Each week I dread the scale and each week I am pleasantly surprised. There was only one week where I had a really hard time looking at the results. Another thing that I have done is I made sure when I started all this in January that I took pictures. So this past week I took pictures again and was able to compare them side by side. Let me just say WOW! I am still not happy with where I am at physically, but I am super happy with how far I have come and the differences my body has been able to achieve. My hard work shows and that makes me happy. I honestly must have been in such denial because I truly never believed that I was as heavy as the side by side pictures proved. Close friends (and only a few of them) have seen these pictures and they can attest to how much of a difference there is in me. I am definitely not in a place where I can share those with you now (I have only just been able to admit to myself that I looked that bad), but when I am through with this journey I plan on posting my before and afters so that you can all see what hard work can do for you.
I Am Worth every drop of sweat and sore muscle. I was doing my daughters hair yesterday and she told me that I was getting skinny and looking pretty. She is 7, I know that she knows I am working out but it was wonderful for her to say that she actually saw a difference in me. I am so excited that I am giving them a healthier Mommy, one who will be around to make their lives miserable and amazing for many many years to come.
This week my results were great! I lost another pound, and I lost 6 inches overall! I am seeing muscles form that have been lost for years behind mountains of jiggle. I get so excited every time I see a new chisel or line starting to form. It is reaffirmation that my work is paying off.
TTFN!
Jenn
Thursday, April 19, 2012
A Dose of Not So Tasty Reality
So, in the last couple days I have come to a realization that was pretty sad to conclude. I have mixed feelings, but I am deciding to share it with all of you so that I can admit fully to myself the reality of it. Lets just say it is a classic case of lying to yourself (we all know what that's like).
When I started my overall journey in January I was too afraid to get on the scale right away. I worked really hard for a couple weeks, lost enough that I could see a difference and then got on the scale. Well the results were still REALLY depressing so, I told myself that that was my starting weight and I would never see it again and moved on. Looking back over the last week and in some discussions that I have had, I was forced to stop lying to myself. Yes, it is great that I have lost practically 30 pounds since that awful weigh in in January. However, that number on the scale in January was NOT my real starting number. As it sadly turns out (and may I say, it was like a kick in the gut when this was realized) I was actually 20 pounds heavier to start with than I had let myself accept.
My first reaction? Well, that was shock, denial, nausea, and attempts at excuses. My second reaction? I am a strong capable woman who has finally realized her self worth and; is willing to let hard work, in an effort to enjoy her life and family, be what defines her now. I have worked too hard to be ashamed of where I started. I am proud of where I am now and who I am becoming. And, I will never see that other woman again!
The reality is: I Have Lost 50 Pounds Since January and I Am Proud of Me Because I Am Worth It!
Thanks for all of your support and love,
Jenn
When I started my overall journey in January I was too afraid to get on the scale right away. I worked really hard for a couple weeks, lost enough that I could see a difference and then got on the scale. Well the results were still REALLY depressing so, I told myself that that was my starting weight and I would never see it again and moved on. Looking back over the last week and in some discussions that I have had, I was forced to stop lying to myself. Yes, it is great that I have lost practically 30 pounds since that awful weigh in in January. However, that number on the scale in January was NOT my real starting number. As it sadly turns out (and may I say, it was like a kick in the gut when this was realized) I was actually 20 pounds heavier to start with than I had let myself accept.
My first reaction? Well, that was shock, denial, nausea, and attempts at excuses. My second reaction? I am a strong capable woman who has finally realized her self worth and; is willing to let hard work, in an effort to enjoy her life and family, be what defines her now. I have worked too hard to be ashamed of where I started. I am proud of where I am now and who I am becoming. And, I will never see that other woman again!
The reality is: I Have Lost 50 Pounds Since January and I Am Proud of Me Because I Am Worth It!
Thanks for all of your support and love,
Jenn
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Week 4 Day 3 Exercisin'
I actually survived tonight. I was pretty scared because my workouts intensify this week and I am running twice as much as I was before and the overall workout is 7 minutes longer. But, I finished less out of breath than usual. Granted, I didn't push myself very hard speed wise b/c I wanted to insure that I finished on my first attempt, but I was also battling a sore/ tweaked ankle from a hike yesterday, a bruised hip also from said hike, and shoes that are really starting to hurt my left foot. I am super proud of the results overall.
While I am really sore, it feels good to be reminded that there are muscles in places that I forgot about and the rock climbing yesterday gave me some serious ab work that I am still feeling today. I truly love seeing the changes in myself and in my body. I never thought I would actually look forward to running, and I still don't, lol. I actually kind of dread it more and more as it draws closer during the day, but, once I am running I am in love with it. I feel like I have purpose and a goal and I love that that drives me to do better and better. I Am Worth It and I am going to be healthy, happy and skinny before I know it. :)
TTFN,
Jenn
While I am really sore, it feels good to be reminded that there are muscles in places that I forgot about and the rock climbing yesterday gave me some serious ab work that I am still feeling today. I truly love seeing the changes in myself and in my body. I never thought I would actually look forward to running, and I still don't, lol. I actually kind of dread it more and more as it draws closer during the day, but, once I am running I am in love with it. I feel like I have purpose and a goal and I love that that drives me to do better and better. I Am Worth It and I am going to be healthy, happy and skinny before I know it. :)
TTFN,
Jenn
Monday, April 16, 2012
Week 4 Weigh and Measure
I really surprised and impressed myself with how well I did this week with my runs. I am nervous for tomorrow because the runs take a huge jump, I have to run almost twice as much as I have been and the run workouts are at least 10 minutes longer. So I am feeling nervous about the stamina that I am not sure I have built up yet.
Earlier today I did my Weigh and Measure for the week and afterwards I had my husband take some pictures of me so that we could compare with my pics from January. I was so surprised at the changes within myself. I look like a different person, and while I am not at my goal yet, I can see huge improvements. There are so many changes to all parts of my body and I feel great knowing that I am capable and strong enough to make it happen.
This weeks totals made me really happy. I am now only 11 pounds from my first goal weight. I hope to reach it before my 9 weeks are up. I lost 6.2 pounds and more than 5.25 inches across my entire body!!!! I am so excited to see the changes in not only my physical self but in my emotional and mental health as well. I am so psyched and excited to see what this week will bring. I Am Worth It and I will not give up on my goals.
Jenn
Earlier today I did my Weigh and Measure for the week and afterwards I had my husband take some pictures of me so that we could compare with my pics from January. I was so surprised at the changes within myself. I look like a different person, and while I am not at my goal yet, I can see huge improvements. There are so many changes to all parts of my body and I feel great knowing that I am capable and strong enough to make it happen.
This weeks totals made me really happy. I am now only 11 pounds from my first goal weight. I hope to reach it before my 9 weeks are up. I lost 6.2 pounds and more than 5.25 inches across my entire body!!!! I am so excited to see the changes in not only my physical self but in my emotional and mental health as well. I am so psyched and excited to see what this week will bring. I Am Worth It and I will not give up on my goals.
Jenn
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Week 3 Day 3 Exercisin and Updates
Hey world, so I want to first apologize for slacking off on my posts this past week or so. I have been going through some difficult stuff and I wasn't in a great place emotionally or physically. One of my largest issues that I have had throughout my life, is that when I am upset, stressed, hurt, mad, excited, etc. I enter into a pattern of self loathing and lethargy and I begin to eat away my feelings until I am numb.
Well, I am proud to say that first: Yes, I entered my depressed, self loathing, lethargy mode. But no, I did not eat my feelings. I did some sabotage of my self though. For most of the week I did hardly any of my exercising. I made excuses, ignored my goals, and worked through my issues. However, I did not sink to my usual methods and allow myself to eat away my feelings. While I did eat a few items not intended for my diet, I stayed right around my calorie intake goal each day. I did not want to ruin my work; I just needed some me time to feel worth it all again.
But inevitably, because of slacking off and not staying super strict on food groups, this Mondays weigh and measure did not go well (which gave me one more day of stress, self inflicted though it may be). Yet, I refuse to let it beat me. I haven't fallen off the deep end, I just dipped my toe in the water for a minute to remind myself what I don't want. I don't want to be fat, tired, miserable, unhealthy, lazy, jiggly, sore and sad. I want to be me. I want to be skinny, energetic, happy, healthy, full of life, firm, serine and happy. That is the person inside of me. That is the person who deserves to enjoy playing with her kids and going on adventures with her husband.
So I got off my butt yesterday and I got back on the wagon. No, everything in my personal life is not all better. But I know that with a better outlook on myself and a better attitude toward what life has to offer me, it will be.
Which brings us to today. I have been dreading tonight since last week. Today is day 1 of week 3 of my couch to 5k program and the running segments take a giant leap. They double in length of time I have to run at one time. Needless to say, I was freaking out. I honestly believed that I couldn't do it. I told my husband as I started out tonight to not give me a hard time if I had to give up and walk during a run segment. Then we set out.
I asked him to please just talk to me as a I walked and exercised. I challenged him to become a chatterbox (see we are all growing and learning new things, lol). He did great. Up to now I have been counting my strides so that I remembered to breathe in through the nose, out through the mouth. Well he had me listening to him and interested in what he was saying. I forgot to count. I just ran. Each time the machine told me to run, I did it. And then, an amazing thing happened, the app on my phone said, "Slow to an easy pace to start cool down". That's right, I Made It! I actually looked over at my husband (he was riding his bike alongside me) and said " Holy crap, I did it, I'm actually done".
It was honestly over before I realized how much time had passed. I am so excited and stoked that I did it. I didn't think I could, but I did. I know that I Am Worth It! If I just stick to my goals and work through my trials, I know I will make it to the end of my goal. I am so lucky for all the wonderful people who egg me on, keep me going and remind me that I can make it. Thank you for the motivation you give me and the friendships we share.
TTFN,
Jenn
Well, I am proud to say that first: Yes, I entered my depressed, self loathing, lethargy mode. But no, I did not eat my feelings. I did some sabotage of my self though. For most of the week I did hardly any of my exercising. I made excuses, ignored my goals, and worked through my issues. However, I did not sink to my usual methods and allow myself to eat away my feelings. While I did eat a few items not intended for my diet, I stayed right around my calorie intake goal each day. I did not want to ruin my work; I just needed some me time to feel worth it all again.
But inevitably, because of slacking off and not staying super strict on food groups, this Mondays weigh and measure did not go well (which gave me one more day of stress, self inflicted though it may be). Yet, I refuse to let it beat me. I haven't fallen off the deep end, I just dipped my toe in the water for a minute to remind myself what I don't want. I don't want to be fat, tired, miserable, unhealthy, lazy, jiggly, sore and sad. I want to be me. I want to be skinny, energetic, happy, healthy, full of life, firm, serine and happy. That is the person inside of me. That is the person who deserves to enjoy playing with her kids and going on adventures with her husband.
So I got off my butt yesterday and I got back on the wagon. No, everything in my personal life is not all better. But I know that with a better outlook on myself and a better attitude toward what life has to offer me, it will be.
Which brings us to today. I have been dreading tonight since last week. Today is day 1 of week 3 of my couch to 5k program and the running segments take a giant leap. They double in length of time I have to run at one time. Needless to say, I was freaking out. I honestly believed that I couldn't do it. I told my husband as I started out tonight to not give me a hard time if I had to give up and walk during a run segment. Then we set out.
I asked him to please just talk to me as a I walked and exercised. I challenged him to become a chatterbox (see we are all growing and learning new things, lol). He did great. Up to now I have been counting my strides so that I remembered to breathe in through the nose, out through the mouth. Well he had me listening to him and interested in what he was saying. I forgot to count. I just ran. Each time the machine told me to run, I did it. And then, an amazing thing happened, the app on my phone said, "Slow to an easy pace to start cool down". That's right, I Made It! I actually looked over at my husband (he was riding his bike alongside me) and said " Holy crap, I did it, I'm actually done".
It was honestly over before I realized how much time had passed. I am so excited and stoked that I did it. I didn't think I could, but I did. I know that I Am Worth It! If I just stick to my goals and work through my trials, I know I will make it to the end of my goal. I am so lucky for all the wonderful people who egg me on, keep me going and remind me that I can make it. Thank you for the motivation you give me and the friendships we share.
TTFN,
Jenn
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Week 2 Day 4 Exercisin'
Today was great! I had a lot of fun with my family and my husband and I got some much needed one on one outdoors time. He has had an ankle that has been bothering him for about 2 weeks and so he has been taking it easy, trying to let it heal so that we can get back to our outdoor adventures together.
So today we took his ankle on a bit of a test drive. We went up to the Hurricane Canal Trail and hiked around. We ended up hiking about 50 minutes and the view was awesome, we could see all the way to LaVerkin, and we were able to see the Pah Tempe Hot Springs as well. All in all, it was nice to get out with him. We are really hoping that his ankle heals to 100% soon because he and I love to hike and really don't want to miss out on all this prime Southern Utah hiking weather.
The rest of my day was really hectic, my son Cade had a choir concert at Tuacahn and that was really neat to watch. It was about 7 different schools from the county coming together to showcase what each could do and what they could do together. We followed that up with an ice cream stop at the DQ for the kiddos. I didn't have any, it was amazing that I sat there and watched them all eat gobs of gooey yummies and I ate a small order of onion rings, which is bad enough by itself but the best part, I was NOT EVEN TEMPTED, not for one second, to have any ice cream! For me, that is a huge milestone and I can accept the onion rings because I still stayed under my daily caloric intake.
Besides the hike I also did 15 minutes of stairs, 15 minutes of arm iso, 7 minutes of abs, 15 minutes of walking and 10 minutes of stair stepper and calf raises. So total workout today came out to be: 1 hour and 52 minutes. I am excited for tomorrow and look forward to kickin' my butt again because I Am Worth It!
TTFN,
Jenn
So today we took his ankle on a bit of a test drive. We went up to the Hurricane Canal Trail and hiked around. We ended up hiking about 50 minutes and the view was awesome, we could see all the way to LaVerkin, and we were able to see the Pah Tempe Hot Springs as well. All in all, it was nice to get out with him. We are really hoping that his ankle heals to 100% soon because he and I love to hike and really don't want to miss out on all this prime Southern Utah hiking weather.
The rest of my day was really hectic, my son Cade had a choir concert at Tuacahn and that was really neat to watch. It was about 7 different schools from the county coming together to showcase what each could do and what they could do together. We followed that up with an ice cream stop at the DQ for the kiddos. I didn't have any, it was amazing that I sat there and watched them all eat gobs of gooey yummies and I ate a small order of onion rings, which is bad enough by itself but the best part, I was NOT EVEN TEMPTED, not for one second, to have any ice cream! For me, that is a huge milestone and I can accept the onion rings because I still stayed under my daily caloric intake.
Besides the hike I also did 15 minutes of stairs, 15 minutes of arm iso, 7 minutes of abs, 15 minutes of walking and 10 minutes of stair stepper and calf raises. So total workout today came out to be: 1 hour and 52 minutes. I am excited for tomorrow and look forward to kickin' my butt again because I Am Worth It!
TTFN,
Jenn
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
My Workout Calendar
For those who are wondering and asking, here is a pic of my personal workout calendar. This is what I follow daily to get my results. There may be slight deviation but for the most part I stick to it.
Week 2 Day 4 Update
Hello all! So, I am happy to say that the feeling of death that had taken over me last night as I was running and as I was hacking like a 90 year old for at least an hour after the run, is no longer plaguing me this morning. I actually feel pretty good and am excited and ready to tackle a new day. I have a meeting this morning to discuss my 7.2 products with a lady I know, and am excited to share the benefits of the 7.2 products with her.
All in all, today is looking pretty good. I am getting ready to have my 7.2 shake and greens for breakfast to help me balance out and feel ready for the day and then I will be having my meeting. After that, I will be tackling my day of EXERCISE!!! hehehehe I look forward to the challenge my friends, and if ye be of such bravery and valor I implore ye to join me as I kicketh my rear. (Sorry, I had a bit of a motivational pirate moment I think, lol). But never forget, I Am Worth It and So Are You! So if my blog motivates you to get off your bum and start working out too, then I am happy and proud of you. Join me in my journey folks, and if you have any questions about exercise that may work for you or may help you focus on a general area that you feel needs attention, I would love to help and motivate you in return.
Good Luck, and remember, leave a comment below so I know that you were here!
Jenn
All in all, today is looking pretty good. I am getting ready to have my 7.2 shake and greens for breakfast to help me balance out and feel ready for the day and then I will be having my meeting. After that, I will be tackling my day of EXERCISE!!! hehehehe I look forward to the challenge my friends, and if ye be of such bravery and valor I implore ye to join me as I kicketh my rear. (Sorry, I had a bit of a motivational pirate moment I think, lol). But never forget, I Am Worth It and So Are You! So if my blog motivates you to get off your bum and start working out too, then I am happy and proud of you. Join me in my journey folks, and if you have any questions about exercise that may work for you or may help you focus on a general area that you feel needs attention, I would love to help and motivate you in return.
Good Luck, and remember, leave a comment below so I know that you were here!
Jenn
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Week 2 Day 3 Exercisin'
Sorry, I slacked on posting yesterday, I was having some personal and work issues that detained me. But I am right back on track today. I took my 5 k run for tonight it kicked my hole. My lungs are burning and I can't stop coughing. But I feel great physically. I know I just need to stick with it. Thanks to my amazing hubby who reminded me that I am worth it and made me do the run though I am exhausted cuz I only got 3 hours of sleep & have been up since 3a.m. this morning. Now if you will excuse me, I am gonna fall into a quazy Comatose state for the next 10 hours.
Jenn
Jenn
Monday, April 2, 2012
Week 2 Weigh and Measure
O.k, the moment of truth. So, in some ways I am really excited and in others I am a little bummed. First thing to remember is that I am just coming off of a self imposed plateau and so I need to push really hard to get the results that I want. Second, is that I am doing an average of 2 hours of work outs per day and it is about 50/50 strength vs. cardio. So, from my results I can tell that:
A: I am doing the right things because they are good results!
B: I think I am gonna slightly up my cardio to see what effect that will have over the week
C: I am gaining some serious muscle!
I can see such a difference in the mirror which is why I was so shocked at my weight loss. However, once I saw the inches I have lost, I was reassured I am gaining muscle right now and so yes there is a big difference in how I feel and look, but muscle weighs more than fat so smaller weight loss is to be expected. Plus, when I compare what I started at in mid January to where I am right now, I couldn't be anything but thrilled!
Stats for this week:
Weight lost, 1 3/4 lbs, for a total since week 1 of 3 pounds.
Inches lost: 6 1/4!!!, for a total since week 1 of 9 1/2!!! WooHoo!
I also crunched some numbers, and this means that since I started in Mid- January I have lost more than 30 inches across my body!
I am so excited for what this next week will bring. Good Luck to all of you in whatever your journey is at this time and remember I Am Worth It, and So Are You!!
TTFN
Jenn
A: I am doing the right things because they are good results!
B: I think I am gonna slightly up my cardio to see what effect that will have over the week
C: I am gaining some serious muscle!
I can see such a difference in the mirror which is why I was so shocked at my weight loss. However, once I saw the inches I have lost, I was reassured I am gaining muscle right now and so yes there is a big difference in how I feel and look, but muscle weighs more than fat so smaller weight loss is to be expected. Plus, when I compare what I started at in mid January to where I am right now, I couldn't be anything but thrilled!
Stats for this week:
Weight lost, 1 3/4 lbs, for a total since week 1 of 3 pounds.
Inches lost: 6 1/4!!!, for a total since week 1 of 9 1/2!!! WooHoo!
I also crunched some numbers, and this means that since I started in Mid- January I have lost more than 30 inches across my body!
I am so excited for what this next week will bring. Good Luck to all of you in whatever your journey is at this time and remember I Am Worth It, and So Are You!!
TTFN
Jenn
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