Week 10 Stats

I was really dreading my week 10 stats.  I knew I wouldn't see as much improvement that I saw from week 1-6.  And mentally it was just eating at me.  I have a certain mentality when it comes to certain things.  Once I start something I want to get it done ASAP.  I want it done and I want to see the end result.  

Well with this journey I'm taking it is an extremely slow process.  Yes, I could speed it up and lower my calories even more and practically starve to death, but that's not going to happen.  For one, if I did that my body would go into starvation mode and start to store fat.  Secondly, I already feel like I am at a pretty low calorie intake and I really can't go any lower.  

So this morning marked 10 weeks for me and I was dreading weighing myself in.  Why?  Because I knew I gained 1 pound back when I got back from Chicago.  So I was really concerned that my 10 week stats would totally suck.  Well, this morning I was pleasantly surprised that I am now down to 146 pounds.   Bringing my total weight loss to date at 13 pounds.  Which means I have lost weight at a steady pace.  Which is really good news.  From everything that I have read, It's healthier for you to only lose 1-2 pounds a week and you have a greater chance at keeping the weight off when you do it this way.

My biggest improvement from week 6-10 was in my thighs and arms.  

Moving Forward:

I have to keep reminding myself to look at the big picture.  I have to realize that it takes time.  I also am beginning to get into the stages of trying to tone rather than lose.  I still want to lose about 10 more pounds.  But I know it's going to be extremely hard.  I have to measure my success by how I feel, how my clothes are fitting me, and how I look in the mirror.  I will definitely keep weighing myself, but weight isn't the whole picture.

Next week I run in my first race.  I am achieving this goal way sooner than I thought I would.  I am really excited but still kind of nervous! This week I have been stepping up my running game and been training on the treadmill with inclines.  It totally kicks my butt.  

Next weigh in will be in 4 weeks. 

Week 6 Stats

It's been six weeks since I've started exercising and eating healthy.  I try and stay away from the word diet, because honestly I feel like I'm not on a diet that I will do for a few weeks or even months.  I am really trying to change the way I live my life.  I want to have a more active lifestyle.  I want to eat more healthy foods on a regular basis.  I also am not going to cut out the foods I love either.   I have a sweet tooth and I enjoy baking.  I will never prohibit myself from enjoying those things, because then it would feel like a diet and let's be honest dieting is not a long term thing for me.  

So here they are: 

My Measurements:

As you can see I have already seen a ton of improvement.  I'm really glad I recorded my measurements because it's really fulfilling to know that you lost so many inches! Although, if I were to measure again I would follow this diagram for measuring that I found on Pinterest.

I know I have lost a ton of inches in my legs, but not in the areas I have measured.  I have a pair of workout capris that litterally are hanging on me and are so baggy on my legs and butt now and they were tight before.  But the areas that I measured for my legs have seen little change.

Anyways, I can't believe the difference in my body and I have only done this for 6 weeks.  I can honestly say I haven't been this thin since before I got pregnant with my first child.  I also feel like I have a lot more energy throughout the day.  I am going to take my measurements again when I reach the 10 week mark.

Athletically Impaired

I am athletically impaired.
At least that's what I've decided to call my inability to do anything athletic whatsoever.

I am not overweight, in fact according to the infamous BMI calculator I am healthy!  But who really believes the BMI calculator? I am almost positive that my body fat content is well above the healthy range and that my muscle mass is well below the normal range for a woman.

I have never played sports or even been a regular gym goer. I guess I am just lucky that I have been able to maintain a healthy weight, because heaven knows I love food.  Since I haven't really had a major weight problem, (if you dont count 3 pregnancies) I haven't seen the use in actually doing physical exercise.  Yes, there have been times when I could have lost a few pounds, but honestly I have always felt pretty healthy.  I am a mother of three and spend most my day chasing around three kids, which turns out to be a lot of exercise! But it's not the type of exercise that really gets you physically fit.

I am not physically fit. I am weak. And when I say weak I mean I am not physically strong whatsoever! I'm pretty sure anyone young or old could beat me in an arm wrestle.  I am one of four girls in my family and it's a known fact that I am the weakling.

I started this blog so that I could journal my progress in my pursuit to become strong and physically fit.  I'm not going to go overboard.  I still want to have a curvy figure, but I also want some muscle mass.

I started exercising and counting calories about four weeks ago.  These are my measurements when I started as well as a lovely before picture.

Weight: 159 pounds

Height: 5' 7"

Waist: 37"

Bust: 39"

Hips: 41.5"

Thighs: 23"

Calves: 14"

Biceps: 11"

Neck: 13.5"

April 18, 2013

I am slightly embarrassed to post this picture, but I really wanted to track my progress and see the difference in my appearance.  I've already taken my 4 week measurements, but didn't take a picture.  I am going to take my 6 week measurements this week and post a new picture.

I started this blog to really track the progress I'm making in my pursuit to become healthy.  I plan on posting what exercise routines I'm doing, what foods and recipes I've tried, and anything else I find inspiring.