Fitness challenge -Weeks 6 & 7
So here we are, yet again with another fitness challenge entry. This week is a lot better then last weeks entry, I am actually reporting some great changes!
Despite the fact that I am still 135lbs, I actually managed to lose an inch on my waist. My waist was measuring in at an inch smaller. (36 inches)
My arms, and thighs stayed the same, Bust too- that stayed the same! (thank Goddess) 
I have great legs when it comes to muscle and all. 21 and 22 inches are my thighs.
Sometimes at work - I am on my feet walking from 8am until I leave at 4pm! So my legs are not big on my priority list. My arms - I would like them to look well defined. They both are 11 inches.
And I would kill for a decent set of abs.
Actually, beneath the layer of fat - I have nice hard abs. They just can’t be seen because the fat layer on my belly is thick. Not good. That has put my at risk for heart disease. My mom was the same way though, so I guess the shape runs in the family.
Think of a troll belly. It is round and puffy. That’s what my stomach started to look like over the years. But the rest of my body is decent. Good butt, thighs and decent arms. (actually - if I can brag here, my butt really looks great in a pair of jeans!)
Finally though, my abs are shaping up from all the strength training I have been doing. I can really feel the abs today I tell ya!
I was actually scared to measure myself tonight. I have not lost in body weight it seems, but I thought I would give measuring a try so I could actually see if there were changes. Afterall, it’s been like a month that I have not measured. I think if I didn’t see any changes - I might have had to rethink this whole diet thing again.
Thankfully, there were small changes to give me the oomph I needed.
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If it wasn’t for them - and me reading my first issue of Robert Kennedy’s - Oxygen Magazine I would have never lost weight. Or even knew what different weights were, or the difference between a quad and a bicep. This magazine, by far is the best magazine for women who want to eat right and strength train. I honestly have learned a ton from them. Ladies - if you would like to learn about strength training and weight loss. I highly recommend this magazine. I have been a subscriber for over a year now and just extended my subscription for another year!
fitness challenge weeks 4 and 5
Ok, so this is most definitely a super late fitness entry. Sorry guys, (to those that might be following updates!) It as usual has been a super busy week/month! Let’s see - fitness wise I am getting a tad ticked off.
I am now @ 135. And although this is where I started at - I feel as though I am not pushing myself as much as I should be. Soooooo, I have really stepped up my strength training this week. My arms are so damn sore right now - it hurts to type this entry.(This should tell you guys just how much me wuvs you all!)
photo credit: otisarchives3
And I was cursing like a truck driver tonight when I was tweezing my eyebrows…! It hurt to even bring my arm up!
It’s not like a bad pain though. It’s the good, “I have really worked my arms, shoulders and tummy muscles well these past few days and they are re shaping and healing…” type of pain.
When I feel this pain - believe it or not, I feel good. It tells me that my body is doing just what it should be doing.
So, again…Why am I NOT losing weight? Could be a few things.
1. I was seriously strength training last year - my body could just be use to it. So I need to really push when I lift my weights.
2. I am not doing enough cardio at each session. I was doing over an hour of cardio 5-6 days a week. Now I am only doing a half hour 5 days a week.
3. I was really getting into running last year too. But with all the injuries I got - It pretty much totally disappointed me… So I kinda gave up.
Ok, so what am I gonna do? Well, I want to be down to at the very least - 125 by May 1st right?
1. I will be REALLY watching my caloric intake.
2. My cardio will be slowly increased to an hour each day.
3. Hopefully I can restart my running again. I started tonight and did well. I was able to run 4 minutes without getting an asthma attack.
Since I have exercise induced asthma - it can really throw me for a loop when I run. Tomorrow, I will take my inhaler before I start! Gonna have to restock on those puppies though!
My new running sneakers should be in tomorrow too! Am NOT giving up hope yet though. And you guys who might be losing weight (or trying to) should not give up hope either! I should start seeing good results by the end of this week… Stay tuned!
