So as some of you know, I started this blog a little under a year ago with the hopes of faithfully updating it daily so you all could see my amazing Progress. Well, that didn't happen. Not that I didn't have great progress, but I didn't have the progress I wanted (my own fault) and I lost motivation.
When I was faithfully exercising daily and watching my Diet, I did really well! I lost weight, firmed up, and increased my energy. Then, we went on vacation lol. I took a week off from everything and found it very hard to start back up when I returned from paradise. The desire was there but I allowed life to interfere. Thankfully, I didn't gain all that weight back, but I did gain some. So the time came to get serious and get moving!
Just a few months ago, August actually, I made a commitment to adopt my healthy lifestyle again. Not wanting to set myself up for failure or make unreasonable goals (we all do it), I decided to start with my diet and then, once I had adopted a solid diet change, I would add exercise to it. Baby steps. So that's what I did!
I got back on my AB's diet (mentioned in previous posts) and added in daily protein shakes as a meal replacement. I replaced lunch or dinner each day with a shake and followed the AB's diet to a T the rest of the day. I completely cut out soda, sweets and fast food. Cold turkey. It was actually a lot easier than I thought! Surprisingly enough, I after about a week I stopped craving those things. Even more surprising was that if I did decide to indulge and treat myself with something sweet, it actually tasted gross and my body physically rejected it! I would get sick almost immediately after eating it. That was enough for me to not want to eat them again.
I started at 155 lbs in August and by the end of October I was down to 139 lbs. By changing the way I ate, nothing more. I felt great! I could have something sweet now and then, without over-indulging and that is a great feeling!
By the beginning of December, I had gained 6 lbs back. Not bad, but noticeable. Not to mention all the loose skin! Ugh! It was the perfect time to start adding in the daily workout routine. That's where things get insane....
I have fallen in love with Insanity! And that is just what it is. You have all seen the infomercials on TV. It looks crazy. All these people with perfect bodies telling you how awesome the workout is and how great it was for them. That's what infomercials are supposed to do right? Sell the product. Well everything they say is true. I am a believer!! It truly is an amazing program and I, after just a week, have seen results.
On day one I took measurements and weighed myself so I could track my progress. Chances are you won't physically see too much of a change in your appearance so seeing on paper that you have lost is HUGE motivation! I promise you though, you will feel the change.
Here are my day one, week one measurements (in inches):
Date: 12/26/2012
Chest: 34.5
Biceps: 10.25 each
Waist: 32
Hips: 37.75
Thighs: 23 each
Calves: 14 each
Weight: 143.5 lbs
After one week of Insanity and continuing ABs Diet, my measurements are:
Date: 1/3/2013
Chest: 34.25
Biceps: 11 each
Waist: 29
Hips: 37
Thighs: 22 each
Calves: 13.5 each
Weight: 139.3 lbs
I lost a total of 4.2 lbs and 7 inches total, and gained .75 in on each bicep! I am proof that what I am doing works. When I see results like this, I can't help but be motivated. I hope it helps to motivate you too! I will be posting my progress weekly and would love to hear about your fitness/weight loss success too! It is so much easier to be successful when you have people to encourage you and work with you toward a common goal.
Any fitness or weight loss goal is going to take hard work. If you need extra motivation or just an accountability partner, I am here for you. Remember though, I am NOT a doctor. I am doing what I do under the supervision of a licensed doctor, and I recommend that you consult yours prior to starting any diet or exercise routine.
Thanks for taking the time to read this blog :-)
When I was faithfully exercising daily and watching my Diet, I did really well! I lost weight, firmed up, and increased my energy. Then, we went on vacation lol. I took a week off from everything and found it very hard to start back up when I returned from paradise. The desire was there but I allowed life to interfere. Thankfully, I didn't gain all that weight back, but I did gain some. So the time came to get serious and get moving!
Just a few months ago, August actually, I made a commitment to adopt my healthy lifestyle again. Not wanting to set myself up for failure or make unreasonable goals (we all do it), I decided to start with my diet and then, once I had adopted a solid diet change, I would add exercise to it. Baby steps. So that's what I did!
I got back on my AB's diet (mentioned in previous posts) and added in daily protein shakes as a meal replacement. I replaced lunch or dinner each day with a shake and followed the AB's diet to a T the rest of the day. I completely cut out soda, sweets and fast food. Cold turkey. It was actually a lot easier than I thought! Surprisingly enough, I after about a week I stopped craving those things. Even more surprising was that if I did decide to indulge and treat myself with something sweet, it actually tasted gross and my body physically rejected it! I would get sick almost immediately after eating it. That was enough for me to not want to eat them again.
I started at 155 lbs in August and by the end of October I was down to 139 lbs. By changing the way I ate, nothing more. I felt great! I could have something sweet now and then, without over-indulging and that is a great feeling!
By the beginning of December, I had gained 6 lbs back. Not bad, but noticeable. Not to mention all the loose skin! Ugh! It was the perfect time to start adding in the daily workout routine. That's where things get insane....
I have fallen in love with Insanity! And that is just what it is. You have all seen the infomercials on TV. It looks crazy. All these people with perfect bodies telling you how awesome the workout is and how great it was for them. That's what infomercials are supposed to do right? Sell the product. Well everything they say is true. I am a believer!! It truly is an amazing program and I, after just a week, have seen results.
On day one I took measurements and weighed myself so I could track my progress. Chances are you won't physically see too much of a change in your appearance so seeing on paper that you have lost is HUGE motivation! I promise you though, you will feel the change.
Here are my day one, week one measurements (in inches):
Date: 12/26/2012
Chest: 34.5
Biceps: 10.25 each
Waist: 32
Hips: 37.75
Thighs: 23 each
Calves: 14 each
Weight: 143.5 lbs
After one week of Insanity and continuing ABs Diet, my measurements are:
Date: 1/3/2013
Chest: 34.25
Biceps: 11 each
Waist: 29
Hips: 37
Thighs: 22 each
Calves: 13.5 each
Weight: 139.3 lbs
I lost a total of 4.2 lbs and 7 inches total, and gained .75 in on each bicep! I am proof that what I am doing works. When I see results like this, I can't help but be motivated. I hope it helps to motivate you too! I will be posting my progress weekly and would love to hear about your fitness/weight loss success too! It is so much easier to be successful when you have people to encourage you and work with you toward a common goal.
Any fitness or weight loss goal is going to take hard work. If you need extra motivation or just an accountability partner, I am here for you. Remember though, I am NOT a doctor. I am doing what I do under the supervision of a licensed doctor, and I recommend that you consult yours prior to starting any diet or exercise routine.
Thanks for taking the time to read this blog :-)
This post first appeared on Keidee: At The Heel Of This Young Fellow's Ingenui, please read the originial post: here
