When my friend Angie joined me in the weight-loss challenge, we decided to do our weigh-ins on Wednesdays, so after hiding my scale under the bed for the last couple days, this morning it was time to get it back out and see what it said to me and...
After working out for the last 12 days with only one day of rest, I've lost a grand 1.4 lbs since last week (Mon, Apr 25). TOTAL weight loss since April 11 is a whopping 3.4 lbs!
*sigh*
That is definitely not any dramatic result, but I have to admit, it IS something.... I've been trying so hard, being very diligent about working out every evening leaving me with very little free time, and watching what I eat making sure I start the day with healthy foods like oatmeal and cutting out fast food and sweets (except for a couple random treats with the fam). I haven't been as good as I should about drinking water--working on that!!
Last night I found the "weight loss" program on the treadmill and gave it a try, and it was TOUGH. I found myself leaning on the rails often, and I don't like that. I'd rather back down and do something WELL than trudge through it sloppily. But maybe it's what I need? Go for it anyway. For a week and see if that makes a greater difference in my weight loss, even if I don't like it, maybe alternating it with some relaxed long runs (long runs for me are only 3-3.5 miles). So that's what I'll try this week, as well as WATER!! Check back with you next week...
From what I understand, this weight loss is perfect for maintaining the loss. Quick and easy loss typically is fluid, not fat, so comes right back.
ReplyDeleteBe proud of those pounds gone!!!
Don't forget about the muscle you're gaining! That's just as important as the pounds you're loosing! I think it sounds like you're doing awesome! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget that you're gaining muscle by doing all this awesome exercising! Even though the numbers might not be that different (although I think 3.4 lbs is really awesome!) you will probably be noticing a difference in how your clothes fit and how you'll look in the teeny bikini. ;-) You're really making me feel like I need to start exercising. My goal will be to do something tonight. I went on a walk yesterday, and my friend laughed at me when I got a side cramp a few blocks in and was winded while we walked up a hill later. I laughed, but I'd probably better do something about that! Tonight. Something.
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, I know the whole muscle thing... blah blah... I want to see something VISIBLE!! Even if my muffin goes away then I'd be happy with whatever the scale says. But if not, then I want the scale to at least reflect SOMETHING!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on this one! I have been doing the 30 day shred and eating properly etc since joining a weight loss challenge April 16... I have lost 3.6lb. I sure feel like with all the work it should be more!! I have been reading you running log on facebook and I think you're doing great :)
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