Simple-Mindz

Not much change here in the home front. I guess I am just not going to make my deadline of 125lbs by May 1st.

Honestly, I don’t know what is going on. I guess though I am pretty frustrated this week. I measured myself and the only thing that changed was my hips (39 in). I lost an inch in my hips. Big friggin deal. lol.

Everything else has stayed the same.

Yesterday, while walking/running on my treadmill, I must have stressed something because today my right ankle hurts. It’s not swollen or anything, but considering my past… I decided to forgo the treadmill today. I WAS going to still go on, but decided to give my ankle some added rest. It could be the new running shoes I have. I only used them twice, and really have not broken them in. And when I was walking yesterday, my legs did feel a bit stressed.

Great - I can almost hear the fat popping out.

I am really frustrated though. And today - I feel defeated.

I just do not understand why I have hit this weight plateau. I am mad and also disgusted at myself.

I am following the same guidelines as before. Like I said before - The only thing I am not doing is my treadmill for an hour everyday! I am at 30-40 minutes.

I guess I am just going to have to increase my walking again. It must be the key to my weight loss. I will do better next week I hope. Just gotta keep pluggin along. It’s the only way to get it done! I have been 125lbs before - I know I can be that weight again!

written by Simple-Mindz \\ tags: exercise, oxygenfit, strength training, weight loss, working out

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.

And you know what else? I am now an affiliate of Oxygen fit. They are only the BEST exercise and fitness people around.

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!

written by Simple-Mindz \\ tags: blog, challenge, exercise, fitness, lifting, strength, training, weights