I of course am NOT in good shape...It has taken years to become this way and I know getting to my weight loss goal is not going to be a quick fix. I am more than willing to put in the work... I am well aware that for any weight reduction plan to work, I need to incorporate healthier eating habits as well as an exercise plan. So as of last week, I initiated an exercise regimen. My sister Dulcie, who is a personal trainer, spoke with me at length about what type of program she would recommend for me if she were my trainer. She did a great deal of research and then told me about Turbo Fire. It is a dvd program through beachbody.com. The instructor is a fiery blond by the name of Chalene Johnson. I received the set just a couple of days ago and started it yesterday. It kicked my ass! It is a very fun workout that incorporates a great deal of martial arts moves..with music that is infectious! Even my husband is showing interest in doing the cardio workouts with me and that makes me very happy! I am also going to go for walks 3 times a week with a friend of mine...then when she is ready I am hoping she will want to do Turbo Fire with me too!
In addition my friend Josh and I are giving each other challenges each week. This week he says we need to blog three times and we must drink eight glasses of water a day.
Thursday is our weigh in day and I was upset that I didn't lose anything this past week. I mean I feel better...and my clothes are fitting differently....better. I know muscle weighs more than fat...so maybe I am gaining muscle...maybe I am holding fluid from consuming too much sodium. Who knows...but I am going to lose weight this week!
I am definitely on an uphill battle to lose 200 pounds. Sometimes it feels impossible and I get discouraged. But I discuss my fears and issues with Josh and my family and they give me the strength and encouragement I need to soldier on.
In addition my friend Josh and I are giving each other challenges each week. This week he says we need to blog three times and we must drink eight glasses of water a day. 
Don't forget! The 200 is the final goal. You need to set yourself smaller goals, otherwise of course it will seem too far away. A kid in high school who wants to be president one day should start with student council, not start shooting tv ads twenty years in advance. The goals for now should be things that have nothing to do with weight. Like the ones you and Josh are setting. Make those your focus. And things like "I will do five more minutes (or even one more) of my walk or workout before I take a break next time." I make my clients promise me to stay the he'll away from scales for six weeks at a time. Mostly bc their bodies are changing. Losing fat. Gaining muscle. That makes them feel like they aren't losing when they actually are. Like you said. Your clothes fit differently! Those are the things that really tell you how you're doing. Just use the weigh ins (bc I know they're required) as a general bit of info. Pretty please... You're doing great! You're a f@?:$ing rockstar!!!
ReplyDeleteJust remember that we are going to do this 5% at a time. Just like Dulcie said if you focus on the final goal it might get discouraging. I know that you will make it happen and I am so proud of you for starting Turbo Fire. Just keep putting in the work and you will get to where you want to be.
ReplyDeleteOur friend, Miss. Bennett. told me to tell you that she is "ever so glad" you will be walking. She loves a good walk, you know. Make sure to get the edges of your skirts in the mud and your eyes brightened by the exercise!
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