I have one month till Tough Mudder, now that my half is done I'm switching focus to strength training. I'm so bad about making time for it but it's time to schedule it in every night. I found a month training plan on their site so I'm going to follow that and see how it goes.
I've found committing to a month at a time and taking it week by week to be really helpful. I love having a plan to follow, but for some reason committing to 90 days more sounds daunting. Does the tough mudder plan have you doing something every day? What I'm doing now is 2 - 3 strength sessions a week and that's seemed easier to squeeze in because I know even if I do it after the kids are in bed, it's not taking alllll of my kid free time.
I weighed myself at the gym yesterday, I'm down 4lbs since joining the gym....last October . Is it weird that I was happy to be down anything at all?? I suck at consistency, I still haven't finished the BBM5.0 90day challenge that I started a year ago.
New short term goal, loose 5lbs and trim down the midsection before I go to the beach in 3 weeks. I can do this.
ETA my arms are the best they've ever been and I have new muscles in my legs for sure. It's the damn Mommy tummy that keeps getting bigger and bigger .
Sounds like you're making progress. I'm learning to not let the scale get me down. I've lost maybe 3 lbs since the beginning of May - depends on the day and my weight fluctuates quite a bit - but there's a definite difference in pictures and measurements. If you're happy with your arms and legs and building muscle, that's great and you've probably lost some fat and gained some muscle, which is better than just a scale loss. I tend to focus on my belly too, but that fat can be really stubborn, and when I took pictures and measurements I realized my arms and hips are slimmer but it wasn't as noticeable to me in the mirror, probably because I was focused on my belly.
I weighed myself at the gym yesterday, I'm down 4lbs since joining the gym....last October . Is it weird that I was happy to be down anything at all?? I suck at consistency, I still haven't finished the BBM5.0 90day challenge that I started a year ago.
New short term goal, loose 5lbs and trim down the midsection before I go to the beach in 3 weeks. I can do this.
ETA my arms are the best they've ever been and I have new muscles in my legs for sure. It's the damn Mommy tummy that keeps getting bigger and bigger .
Sounds like you're making progress. I'm learning to not let the scale get me down. I've lost maybe 3 lbs since the beginning of May - depends on the day and my weight fluctuates quite a bit - but there's a definite difference in pictures and measurements. If you're happy with your arms and legs and building muscle, that's great and you've probably lost some fat and gained some muscle, which is better than just a scale loss. I tend to focus on my belly too, but that fat can be really stubborn, and when I took pictures and measurements I realized my arms and hips are slimmer but it wasn't as noticeable to me in the mirror, probably because I was focused on my belly.
All that to say, keep it up, you're doing great!
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm definitely making progress in my fitness level. My goal #1 is to be able to keep up with the kids. I realized about a year ago that DD1 was going to be out running me very soon, and I wasn't going to let that happen. I can definitely run 1mile, and kinda sorta run a 5k now, which is a HUGE improvement. I was never a runner. Goal #2 is to strengthen my core to fix my back pain. That is sslloowwllyy improving! Not there yet, but somewhat better. Goal #3 is to loose weight and look better. I know if I keep up with 1 & 2, 3 will naturally follow. But I'm going on a beach vacation with my mom in 3 weeks so 3 is taking over right now!!!
I signed up for BBM 7 day surge this morning, to help me kick start the weight loss again. I need this thread to keep me accountable. Here are my before pics in my PP Bikini. Gotta make it fit! [ Poof
Post by SpinsOffResonance on Jun 20, 2017 13:34:37 GMT -5
Today I did BBM strength training and 20min lap swimming. I'm starting the meal plan tomorrow, so I'm going to make it a 8 day surge, instead of 7 day surge. I'll add the Day 1 workout on day 8 again to do the full 7 day workouts with 7 day meal plan.
I have one month till Tough Mudder, now that my half is done I'm switching focus to strength training. I'm so bad about making time for it but it's time to schedule it in every night. I found a month training plan on their site so I'm going to follow that and see how it goes.
I've found committing to a month at a time and taking it week by week to be really helpful. I love having a plan to follow, but for some reason committing to 90 days more sounds daunting. Does the tough mudder plan have you doing something every day? What I'm doing now is 2 - 3 strength sessions a week and that's seemed easier to squeeze in because I know even if I do it after the kids are in bed, it's not taking alllll of my kid free time.
It's like every other day is a rest day so about 3/4 sessions a week then I'll add some running in there too to maintain in that area. I'll definitely be doing the strength stuff after DD is in bed. I don't know why it's always so hard to do that sometimes.
I've found committing to a month at a time and taking it week by week to be really helpful. I love having a plan to follow, but for some reason committing to 90 days more sounds daunting. Does the tough mudder plan have you doing something every day? What I'm doing now is 2 - 3 strength sessions a week and that's seemed easier to squeeze in because I know even if I do it after the kids are in bed, it's not taking alllll of my kid free time.
It's like every other day is a rest day so about 3/4 sessions a week then I'll add some running in there too to maintain in that area. I'll definitely be doing the strength stuff after DD is in bed. I don't know why it's always so hard to do that sometimes.
Because that's your down time and you want to sit on your butt and relax?? Haha that's my reasoning.
I am going to try to get back in the groove. I don't want to set myself for something I can't accomplish, but I saw some pictures from an event recently and I realized my 12 pound loss this year isn't quite doing what I thought it was. I looked like shit.
I'm sorry kittyriot I know well the feeling of being disheartened by pictures, and also the desire to just give up. It's so hard to want to change your body and feel like you're trying so hard but not seeing the results quickly.
You're beautiful just the way you are, but you deserve to be comfortable and you're worth the changes you're trying to make.
I'm sorry kittyriot I know well the feeling of being disheartened by pictures, and also the desire to just give up. It's so hard to want to change your body and feel like you're trying so hard but not seeing the results quickly.
You're beautiful just the way you are, but you deserve to be comfortable and you're worth the changes you're trying to make.
Thank you (I'm feeling ab it better today), however I'd like to tell people, no candid photos.
Totally understand the working hard yet so disappointed with photos! I'm really conscious about my beach trip in August. I used to be one of the thinnest sil's, now I'm the biggest (honestly they all look great). I'm so self conscious of that. I don't know what to do other than to keep on working at it.... ETA: I knew I wasn't being truthful when I typed this. I do know what to do - change my diet. I'm just not ready to do that yet. I don't eat horribly, but I know the areas that I need to make changes.
activebaby, I'm in a similar boat as you. I know what I need to do but just can't get motivated to do it. I'm trying to start small this week by keeping up with MFP and sticking to the calorie counts. I really need to get moving more but I'm just so tired during the week. I'm going to try to take walks with DS in the evenings.
I am going to try to get back in the groove. I don't want to set myself for something I can't accomplish, but I saw some pictures from an event recently and I realized my 12 pound loss this year isn't quite doing what I thought it was. I looked like shit.
Pictures are a bitch. I'm generally pretty happy with the way I look in the mirror when I'm wearing the right clothes. Until I see pictures. Fucking pictures. I'm always shocked by just how big I am in the pictures. Just gotta keep working at it
I am going to try to get back in the groove. I don't want to set myself for something I can't accomplish, but I saw some pictures from an event recently and I realized my 12 pound loss this year isn't quite doing what I thought it was. I looked like shit.
Pictures are a bitch. I'm generally pretty happy with the way I look in the mirror when I'm wearing the right clothes. Until I see pictures. Fucking pictures. I'm always shocked by just how big I am in the pictures. Just gotta keep working at it
That's exactly it, I put myself together thinking I look great and realize later I am much too large, hot mess. I constantly try to remind myself we are our own worst enemies.
Post by SpinsOffResonance on Jun 21, 2017 14:41:16 GMT -5
I ran 2.5miles to the new place this morning after dropping off the kids at camp. I still have to do my BBM day 2 video after bedtime. Gonna be tough finding the energy to do it, but I have to stick with it. It's only 7 days, I can do it! ETA also spent an hour cleaning the kitchen cabinets inside and out. Totally counting it as exercise. Gonna do the other half of the kitchen tomorrow.
I'll agree with picture sucking. When I was taking ds's 11 month pics I had Dh get a couple of me with ds. I was feeling pretty good about myself, and then I looked at the pictures. I so wanted to delete them, but maybe someday my kids will appreciate them.
I just remind myself that 3 months ago they would have been worse, and a year from now hopefully they'll be a lot better.
I'm the fat one on DH's side of the family so that's always fun.
Pictures are a bitch. I'm generally pretty happy with the way I look in the mirror when I'm wearing the right clothes. Until I see pictures. Fucking pictures. I'm always shocked by just how big I am in the pictures. Just gotta keep working at it
That's exactly it, I put myself together thinking I look great and realize later I am much too large, hot mess. I constantly try to remind myself we are our own worst enemies .
BTW - I think you're beautiful.
Aww thank you! That is so true, we are our worst enemies. I always think you look great in your pictures. I'm very envious of your nice hour glass shape and wish I could wear the dresses you can wear! See, the grass is always greener on the other side.
Post by activebaby on Jun 21, 2017 15:43:11 GMT -5
I have 1 sports bra that fits properly. I routinely squeeze into ones that I have. It's not pretty. I'm only pumping for 2 more weeks so expect them to deflate more. Boo.
I ran 2.5miles to the new place this morning after dropping off the kids at camp. I still have to do my BBM day 2 video after bedtime. Gonna be tough finding the energy to do it, but I have to stick with it. It's only 7 days, I can do it! ETA also spent an hour cleaning the kitchen cabinets inside and out. Totally counting it as exercise. Gonna do the other half of the kitchen tomorrow.
Decided to do my workout video while the kids are having dinner. Now I can sit on my butt after bedtime
That's exactly it, I put myself together thinking I look great and realize later I am much too large, hot mess. I constantly try to remind myself we are our own worst enemies .
BTW - I think you're beautiful.
Aww thank you! That is so true, we are our worst enemies. I always think you look great in your pictures. I'm very envious of your nice hour glass shape and wish I could wear the dresses you can wear! See, the grass is always greener on the other side.
You are very kind - thank you. I try so hard to be body positive. But when you think you're making progress and then see a candid that didn't catch your best side (didn't even catch a somewhat decent side) it hits hard.
I'm always envious if your classic features and killer legs. I swear I feel like I'm watching the Sound of Music. You remind me of Leisel. The grass is always greener....
Back to figuring out how to love myself just the way I am.
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