I have finished the 12 weeks of the basic (if it can be called that) TurboFire set. Today begins the 8 weeks of advanced TF. Today is Fire 60 and Abs 10 - eek!
But for the first 12 weeks, I lost 13.2 lbs and 12.75 inches. That's about two sizes. Hoping to continue seeing awesome results for the next 8 weeks! (And beyond that, since I'll probably still have a bit left until goal and will still be working out regardless.)
Monday, October 4, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Day 70 and random thoughts
Day 70 is done and I'm halfway through TurboFire! Rock on. I'm down 11 lbs and 8.75 inches. For all my frustration about the scale not moving, I averaged more than a lb lost each week. I'm hoping to lose a bit quicker for the next 10 weeks, but I'm pleased with my progress so far. I feel like I'm accomplishing something too.
If I watch a morning show, it's the Today show. Al Roker irritates me to no end, but it's still the show I prefer. Then Ellen comes on and I think she's hilarious. This morning it went back to Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda. They annoy me even more than Al Roker and I don't care a bit what they think about anything. But today they were discussing women's numbers (age and weight) and how much women avoid telling their numbers. So they revealed theirs. I was curious and it was a good topic so I watched it. Hoda is 46 and 5'9". She winced as she revealed her weight as 146. Are you KIDDING me? I'm 27 and 5'4" and I'd be thrilled to be that weight right now. Then there's Kathie Lee. She's 57 (I seriously didn't realize she was that old) and 129. She was whining about how she now weighs more than she did at 9 months pregnant with her son Cody. Seriously?! I googled her height and she's 5'6". I'm two inches shorter and the last time I weighed that little I was 17 and still in high school. She then sneered at the camera and said, "I hope that makes you feel better at home." Both women have BMIs of 20-21, the middle of the healthy range. The two of them cringing as their reveal their healthy weights is supposed to make other women feel better? I'm nearly 20 years younger and a few inches shorter and they made me feel like I'm fat and should be ashamed of it. If they'd proudly revealed their weight I think I'd feel differently. What sort of example are they trying to set? Someone near 50 and over should be proud of a weight in the healthy range, not embarrassed. I think the way they acted completely contradicted the point of the show.
Btw, for my BMI to be around what theirs are, the number they were embarrassed to reveal, I'd need to weigh about 125. I weighed that for about 2 seconds in high school after a weekend of being sick and dehydrated. That's a 50 lb loss from what I currently weigh. Stupid women. If they wanted to make women feel better about themselves, they failed. Big time. (Just for the record, I don't feel fat. I weigh more than I should but I'm working on that daily and I'm proud of my efforts and progress. I was more upset that they were spreading this on national TV when their point was to do the opposite. I want to help women feel better about who they are and improve their bodies and health.)
If I watch a morning show, it's the Today show. Al Roker irritates me to no end, but it's still the show I prefer. Then Ellen comes on and I think she's hilarious. This morning it went back to Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda. They annoy me even more than Al Roker and I don't care a bit what they think about anything. But today they were discussing women's numbers (age and weight) and how much women avoid telling their numbers. So they revealed theirs. I was curious and it was a good topic so I watched it. Hoda is 46 and 5'9". She winced as she revealed her weight as 146. Are you KIDDING me? I'm 27 and 5'4" and I'd be thrilled to be that weight right now. Then there's Kathie Lee. She's 57 (I seriously didn't realize she was that old) and 129. She was whining about how she now weighs more than she did at 9 months pregnant with her son Cody. Seriously?! I googled her height and she's 5'6". I'm two inches shorter and the last time I weighed that little I was 17 and still in high school. She then sneered at the camera and said, "I hope that makes you feel better at home." Both women have BMIs of 20-21, the middle of the healthy range. The two of them cringing as their reveal their healthy weights is supposed to make other women feel better? I'm nearly 20 years younger and a few inches shorter and they made me feel like I'm fat and should be ashamed of it. If they'd proudly revealed their weight I think I'd feel differently. What sort of example are they trying to set? Someone near 50 and over should be proud of a weight in the healthy range, not embarrassed. I think the way they acted completely contradicted the point of the show.
Btw, for my BMI to be around what theirs are, the number they were embarrassed to reveal, I'd need to weigh about 125. I weighed that for about 2 seconds in high school after a weekend of being sick and dehydrated. That's a 50 lb loss from what I currently weigh. Stupid women. If they wanted to make women feel better about themselves, they failed. Big time. (Just for the record, I don't feel fat. I weigh more than I should but I'm working on that daily and I'm proud of my efforts and progress. I was more upset that they were spreading this on national TV when their point was to do the opposite. I want to help women feel better about who they are and improve their bodies and health.)
Friday, September 10, 2010
No longer obese!!!
I stepped on the scale today and was shocked to see 174.6! At my height, BMI indicates 175.0 and above is obese. Anything below it and above 145.1 is overweight. So as of today I am no longer obese and merely overweight, lol.
I hate the BMI. I don't think it's accurate for everyone. Now, I'm big right now. I mean, I AM in a size 15. So yes, I am overweight. But obese? Really? I chose to ignore that label, especially since I was actively working on changing it. But I think I'm starting to look pretty good. I'm not the size or weight I'd like to be, but for the weight and size I am, my shape is nice. Personally I think the BMI is outdated. For the women in my family, it doesn't seem accurate either. One of my sisters is 22 and a newlywed. She's always been in good shape. She currently weighs slightly more than is normal for her but she still has an amazing figure and wears a 5/6. According to BMI, she's overweight. That's crap. At my happy, healthy weight last summer, I was still right on the edge of being overweight. And I was the thinnest I've been in my adult life. We inherited good muscle tone and gain muscle easily. We're muscular, not overweight. (Well, I'M currently overweight, but she's not and I don't consider myself overweight at 145 and wearing a size 8.) And excuse me, BMI, 108 would not look remotely healthy on me or my sister. It wouldn't look healthy on our other sister who is two inches shorter either.
Regardless of my feelings about BMI, a number below 175 is a nice milestone. Yay for progress! :)
I hate the BMI. I don't think it's accurate for everyone. Now, I'm big right now. I mean, I AM in a size 15. So yes, I am overweight. But obese? Really? I chose to ignore that label, especially since I was actively working on changing it. But I think I'm starting to look pretty good. I'm not the size or weight I'd like to be, but for the weight and size I am, my shape is nice. Personally I think the BMI is outdated. For the women in my family, it doesn't seem accurate either. One of my sisters is 22 and a newlywed. She's always been in good shape. She currently weighs slightly more than is normal for her but she still has an amazing figure and wears a 5/6. According to BMI, she's overweight. That's crap. At my happy, healthy weight last summer, I was still right on the edge of being overweight. And I was the thinnest I've been in my adult life. We inherited good muscle tone and gain muscle easily. We're muscular, not overweight. (Well, I'M currently overweight, but she's not and I don't consider myself overweight at 145 and wearing a size 8.) And excuse me, BMI, 108 would not look remotely healthy on me or my sister. It wouldn't look healthy on our other sister who is two inches shorter either.
Regardless of my feelings about BMI, a number below 175 is a nice milestone. Yay for progress! :)
Monday, September 6, 2010
Not the natural athlete
I never liked PE. I was the kid who missed the ball in kickball. Got the glasses knocked off my face in dodgeball. Got hit in the head with the football. If it's a sport with a ball, I am a total klutz. I once broke my knuckle playing kickball. Seriously. It's that bad. I may have an athletic build, but a natural athlete I am not.
I'm working out regularly and I'm getting back into good shape. I'm proud of that and my growing muscles. I'm starting to feel like an athlete. But I still don't like sports, lol. This past weekend, Dad, Steve, Reid, and Donovan played volleyball. They tried to get me to play. I refused. I sat on the edge of the court and supervised Ella and Chloe. I enjoyed it. I don't feel like I'm missing out by sitting on the sidelines of sports games. My exercise has widened what I'm physically able to do and I love that. But it definitely hasn't improved my skill with a ball or my willingness to play a sport. Yet. Maybe next summer... Exercise DOES improve self-confidence. ;)
I'm working out regularly and I'm getting back into good shape. I'm proud of that and my growing muscles. I'm starting to feel like an athlete. But I still don't like sports, lol. This past weekend, Dad, Steve, Reid, and Donovan played volleyball. They tried to get me to play. I refused. I sat on the edge of the court and supervised Ella and Chloe. I enjoyed it. I don't feel like I'm missing out by sitting on the sidelines of sports games. My exercise has widened what I'm physically able to do and I love that. But it definitely hasn't improved my skill with a ball or my willingness to play a sport. Yet. Maybe next summer... Exercise DOES improve self-confidence. ;)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Physical results and the effects of weight loss on marriage
I had my physical last Thursday and did the blood work Friday morning, after a 12 hour fast. The results? Everything is perfectly normal. After consulting with my weight loss board, I adjusted my calorie range and am no longer eating my workout calories. Hopefully that will fix the non-weight loss issue.
This showed up on my Facebook newsfeed. I've noticed an epidemic of divorces on my board and was beginning to wonder what the connection is between weight loss and relationships falling apart. A discussion with a friend brought out a great analogy: the person who is losing weight is shifting her priorities. If her spouse's priorities don't shift too, eventually they diverge, hitting a fork in the road. This doesn't happen in all relationships, but seems to happen in a lot of them. I don't think it's necessary for both spouses to be working on losing weight, but the spouse needs to be supportive, both spouses need to communicate, and they need to maintain their connection in other areas. I wish my husband was working out too, but it's not a priority to him right now. He is incredibly supportive though, we talk about everything, and we still spend time together doing other things. This trend is something to be aware for sure. How are you safeguarding your marriage?
This showed up on my Facebook newsfeed. I've noticed an epidemic of divorces on my board and was beginning to wonder what the connection is between weight loss and relationships falling apart. A discussion with a friend brought out a great analogy: the person who is losing weight is shifting her priorities. If her spouse's priorities don't shift too, eventually they diverge, hitting a fork in the road. This doesn't happen in all relationships, but seems to happen in a lot of them. I don't think it's necessary for both spouses to be working on losing weight, but the spouse needs to be supportive, both spouses need to communicate, and they need to maintain their connection in other areas. I wish my husband was working out too, but it's not a priority to him right now. He is incredibly supportive though, we talk about everything, and we still spend time together doing other things. This trend is something to be aware for sure. How are you safeguarding your marriage?
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Day 37 and 179.8!
Today I saw a number I have been wishing for since the end of April. I just really wanted to get below 180. Today I did it! Weird thing, I'm not excited. I feel more like a cross between "well, it's about time" and disbelief because it's taken a ridiculously long time to get here. A good 3.5 months. To lose 10 lbs. For real. I'm glad I have my physical on Thursday and I'm so hoping for answers and a simple solution. Like it's my thyroid levels and taking this pill for 2 weeks will fix it. That'd be awesome.
On the plus side, I'm starting to feel thinner. Normally I've actually been thinner for at least a few weeks before my head catches up and I realize I actually AM thinner. This time it's harder for me to know where I'm at. My measurements haven't really changed. I am much more solid but there's still a layer of fat covering all my muscles. I'm not down a size yet. The scale is only slighter lower. I know the person I see in the mirror and even in pictures is a distortion. I see my flaws. I have a hard time seeing changes until they're big changes. My mom and my husband can tell a change. But they're also the people I vent to about not seeing changes and the people I tend to write off most easily because of course they see the best in me. Make sense? I value their opinions but they're most likely to notice the smallest change. I tend to put more stock in it when someone who doesn't have an interest in keeping me happy or pays all that much attention to me notices a change. Messed up, huh? I suppose it would be less biased...Anyhow, Steve's sister and mom both seemed surprised yesterday when I said I haven't really lost much weight or many inches. I take that as a sign that my body is changing.
Oh, and apparently my cardio conditioning is working so well that I'm burning fewer calories, lol. Cruel irony of getting into shape, although I thought I'd be a good 20 lbs lighter before that really happened. Ah well. I can just push myself harder through my workouts now. Here's hoping the doc has answers!
On the plus side, I'm starting to feel thinner. Normally I've actually been thinner for at least a few weeks before my head catches up and I realize I actually AM thinner. This time it's harder for me to know where I'm at. My measurements haven't really changed. I am much more solid but there's still a layer of fat covering all my muscles. I'm not down a size yet. The scale is only slighter lower. I know the person I see in the mirror and even in pictures is a distortion. I see my flaws. I have a hard time seeing changes until they're big changes. My mom and my husband can tell a change. But they're also the people I vent to about not seeing changes and the people I tend to write off most easily because of course they see the best in me. Make sense? I value their opinions but they're most likely to notice the smallest change. I tend to put more stock in it when someone who doesn't have an interest in keeping me happy or pays all that much attention to me notices a change. Messed up, huh? I suppose it would be less biased...Anyhow, Steve's sister and mom both seemed surprised yesterday when I said I haven't really lost much weight or many inches. I take that as a sign that my body is changing.
Oh, and apparently my cardio conditioning is working so well that I'm burning fewer calories, lol. Cruel irony of getting into shape, although I thought I'd be a good 20 lbs lighter before that really happened. Ah well. I can just push myself harder through my workouts now. Here's hoping the doc has answers!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Day 25
Yup, day 25 of TurboFire. I can feel that I'm in better shape and I recover quicker. The workouts are starting to get a bit more fun as I recover energy quicker and learn the choreography better. I am much more solid. The annoying part? The scale still hasn't budged. While my body composition seems to have changed (I wish I had calipers to measure my body fat!), I haven't really lost inches yet, at least not in the spots I've been measuring. I'm trying to keep the faith that if I stick with this, the pounds and inches WILL come off. But I have to admit it's getting a bit frustrating that 3.5 months in, I'm only down 8 lbs. I have a feeling the weight will start coming off soon. But I did schedule a physical in two weeks just in case something doesn't change. Maybe something is off?
Something that has been on my mind a lot lately is leading by example. The most obvious example is my kids. Right now they think working out and being strong is the coolest thing. Yay! I want to be fit and a healthy size and eat healthy foods and enjoy treats *in moderation* to teach them those things. I can tell them all I want, but what will stick with them is what I DO. I'm hoping my example spreads farther. I want my husband to be active and healthy. He's been honest with me and said exercise isn't a high priority right now. But I do know that when I'm fit and eating right, we go for more walks as a family and eat healthier. So even if it's not full-blown, my eating habits and exercise are beginning to impact him.
Now, I have to share a pet peeve of mine. After I lost the weight after Mia was born, SO many people wrote it off as good genes or because I was young. Those things do help. But it came down to determination, will-power, and consistency. I wanted to lose weight. So I cut calories. I turned down treats or had a smaller amount. I drank gallons of water. I worked out 5 days a week, every week. I changed my habits. I stuck with it, even on the weekends and over the holidays. It drove me nuts that everyone wrote it off as luck. No, people, it was hard work. Months of it. Another thing I've noticed is very few people are interested in the changes I'm making along the way. But once the weight is gone? Then they want to know my "secret." There is no secret, there is no silver bullet. And once they hear it wasn't some magic thing that made me instantly lose weight without any willpower or exercise, they're not interested. Sigh. I want to change that. I want to help people realize it does take hard work, but they CAN do it. And I can help them. Problem is figuring out how to get from dreaming this to making it a reality.
And I have a follower! Yay! Hi Amy! :) Love my MLW ladies! They are my cheering section, listening ears, and sympathizers. I just wish I knew more of them in real life. Off to feed the baby and then work out!
Something that has been on my mind a lot lately is leading by example. The most obvious example is my kids. Right now they think working out and being strong is the coolest thing. Yay! I want to be fit and a healthy size and eat healthy foods and enjoy treats *in moderation* to teach them those things. I can tell them all I want, but what will stick with them is what I DO. I'm hoping my example spreads farther. I want my husband to be active and healthy. He's been honest with me and said exercise isn't a high priority right now. But I do know that when I'm fit and eating right, we go for more walks as a family and eat healthier. So even if it's not full-blown, my eating habits and exercise are beginning to impact him.
Now, I have to share a pet peeve of mine. After I lost the weight after Mia was born, SO many people wrote it off as good genes or because I was young. Those things do help. But it came down to determination, will-power, and consistency. I wanted to lose weight. So I cut calories. I turned down treats or had a smaller amount. I drank gallons of water. I worked out 5 days a week, every week. I changed my habits. I stuck with it, even on the weekends and over the holidays. It drove me nuts that everyone wrote it off as luck. No, people, it was hard work. Months of it. Another thing I've noticed is very few people are interested in the changes I'm making along the way. But once the weight is gone? Then they want to know my "secret." There is no secret, there is no silver bullet. And once they hear it wasn't some magic thing that made me instantly lose weight without any willpower or exercise, they're not interested. Sigh. I want to change that. I want to help people realize it does take hard work, but they CAN do it. And I can help them. Problem is figuring out how to get from dreaming this to making it a reality.
And I have a follower! Yay! Hi Amy! :) Love my MLW ladies! They are my cheering section, listening ears, and sympathizers. I just wish I knew more of them in real life. Off to feed the baby and then work out!
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