Days 26-35

Wow, 35 days today.   I'm back home from my long vacation with not much to show for it.  I didn't have as much opportunity as I thought I would with 2 kiddos.  I hope you  got to see the new measurements from the last post.

Days 26 and 27 (weekend) were recovery days from lack of sleep and traveling.  Monday (Day 28) I went for a run!!!  Yes, a run.  It felt so nice to run after such a long break from running!  My shins hurt from the first step...they always hurt, along with my knees and ankles, when I run on hard surfaces.  But it got easier until the extra weight made my ankles super achy.  I planned on doing 15 minutes, or as far as I possibly could until I had to walk.  I surprised myself.  When I got that "walking" feeling, I just kept telling myself to run just a little further every time, and it worked.  I never had to walk!  I ended up doing just under 17 minutes because I lost track of time.  I was proud.  I did my burpees for the last couple of days and 150 crunches.  (I didn't have access to any weights this week but made the most of it).

Tuesday and Wednesday were a flop, but Thursday I made up for the burpees, another 150 crunches, and 30, yes 30 minutes of running!  Actually 31 to be exact.  Not planned, though.  I got lost and decided to keep running until I recognized where I was - which wasn't until 28 minutes.  At that point, I figured to go the rest of the way!

Friday I decided to do 20 minutes and 150 crunches, but I didn't get to the burpees for lack of time (travel day).  Endurance-wise my lungs are great (I could go forever), but my legs get so tired with the extra weight, so I struggle to stay running, though I never stopped once on any of my runs.  But then again, I was going so slow that a baby could have probably passed me.  For the sake of my joints, I tried to stay on softer surfaces but there were no trails - just pavement and some grass (at times).

Saturday and Sunday were recovery days from traveling, lack of sleep, and unpacking.  No burpees either.  I totally dropped the ball on those since Thursday.  So I think I've given up on them.  Today I didn't do burpees, but I did pushups (22) for the day.  And 100 crunches and my 30 minute video.  It was hard to get back on track this morning.  Almost gave up several times before I even started.  I wish I could just do the running, but the weather here is not great yet.

I didn't get to weigh myself because I didn't have access to to scale, but the scale read 176.2 this morning.

Monthly Measurements

I know I am still on vacation and I will tell you all about what I am doing (and not doing) as far as workouts when I return next week, but I had to post my monthly measurements (done yesterday).  It seems like my arms and things are the same but everything else went down (considerably on my waist!!):

Remember the Starting Measurements:

• Chest: 39 in
• Waist: 35 in
• Hips: 47 in
• Thighs: 28 in (right), 27 (left)
• Arms: 12 in

Here are the New Measurements:

• Chest: 38.5 in
• Waist: 31.5 in
• Hips: 45 in
• Thighs: 28 in (right), 27 (left)
• Arms: 12 in

Still Fruit of the Loom Pear, but working on it!

Days 24 and 25

Oh well. Kick me in the rear end.  Thursday didn't go as planned so no workout.  Not even one burpee.  But I did workout this morning - video plus 23 burpees (for yesterday and today) and 100 crunches.  Why can't I get passed 4 days of working out per week????

Weigh-in Wednesday Week 4 (Day 23) and Feelin' Good

It's a new dawn; it's a new day; it's a new life; and I'm feeling gooooooooooooood!  
Yea, that about sums up the morning!  I'm 3 for 3 this week.  I did my workout, did my 10 burpees, did 100 crunches (no balls), ate reasonably (portion-wise), refused a cookie (that I had "offered" myself in my own mind) and even started going in the right direction as far as weight loss.

Starting Weight: 177.7

Week 2: 178.2 

Week 3: 178.9

THIS Week (4): 177.5!!!

Weight lost/gain this week: -1.4

Total weight loss/gain: -0.2

Weight left to lose: 47.5 (to reach 130)

I will be on vacation starting Saturday for nearly a week, so I won't have the facilities (or the DVD player) to workout.  It makes me a little nervous.  Will I be able to get off my rear end during my vacation time to workout?  I sure hope so.  I am vowing to do something everyday (other than the travel days).  Burpees, crunches, and some cardio-type exercise (whether I can try to run for a few minutes, or do a few minutes of jumping jacks/jump-roping/combination jumping).  It won't be nearly as much as I have been doing, time-wise, but I will keep the intensity high.  Promise (gulp).  

Monthly Measurements coming up Monday...will I see results?With my vacation, that will also mean no posts for a week.  Don't think I will have forgotten about you, though.  If I have ANY access to internet for a few minutes, I will at least post my measurements.

Day 22

Did the workout and the 9 burpees for today.  Also did 100 crunches (no balls this time).  Seriously thinking about going back to running once the weather is nicer.

What's my excuse? (Days 19 - 21 and Week 3 Review)

What's my excuse for not working out ONE more day Saturday or Sunday?  I have none.  I even reasoned it out in my head that I could just do the burpees for those two days (a mere minute),  Nope.  Nada.  Zilch. Nothing.  I procrastinated both days until the bitter end of day and it was too late.  Sorry to disappoint everyone, including myself.  And to add to the frustration, I went shopping for some clothes (jeans, dresses, skirts) to end my frustration of not fitting into my clothes or maternity clothes (and wearing ONE pair of jeans all week long every week).  Yea, I came out with a dress and a skirt that don't even fit that well.  The jeans situation was humiliating as I tried on every pair the saleslady gave me and they wouldn't go past my thighs.  I left empty-handed.  Will I ever get back down to size?  I've never had to deal with this my whole life, so I am crushed.  Moreover, I read on some websites that while nursing, you're not supposed to lose more than 1 pound per week.  Read this  http://www.llli.org/FAQ/lowcarb.html.  Frustrating.  So, I can't lose my 40-something pounds in 20 weeks!?!?!  So much for beach-ready in June/July.  But, I sadly continue my LONG 40-something or more week road.

Today I did manage to workout like planned.  I did all the burpees from Sat and Sun, and for today (21 in all).  No extra crunches, but I did up my weights to 7 pounds.  Things were getting too easy.

Just to show you how much my weight normally fluctuates in a day...Saturday night, went to bed at 179 pounds, woke up Sunday to 176 and went to bed that night to 183!  Weigh-in is in 2 days, and measuring next Monday.

Days Exercised: A pathetic 3 (Jillian Michaels DVD set, plus 3 days of 100 crunches each using med and/or Swiss ball)

Summary: I'm starting to sound like a broken record. Kegels, more abs, fiber, less sweets, more water, more workout.

Weeks Accomplished: 3 

Weeks Left: 17

Days 17 and 18

Well, my mini trip turned out badly.  I didn't workout on Wednesday before leaving, as we all know, but was hoping to workout Thursday night upon arriving at home.  That didn't happen either.  I got ZERO, ZERO sleep the night before and felt so stinkin' tired on Thursday that I decided to forget the workout.  THis morning I feel a little on the ill side but not bad enough not to workout. Besides, I am getting really nervous at measuring in, especially since I have skipped many a workouts (and have been eating lots of desserts, which is totally unlike me in the first place).

Regardless of all said, I did have a great workout this morning (Friday), making it only my THIRD workout this week.  I HAVE to HAVE to workout tomorrow. My goal was 4 minimum workouts per week with a goal of 5 (which I yet to do).  I did the cardio DVD and noticed that my jumping jacks felt SO much easier for the first time.  And I must admit I have not been doing Kegels but felt like that wasn't an issue this time.  I did 100 crunches on the ball with the med ball for half of them.  Then I did 15 burpees (I decided to start the whole burpee thing as of the 1st, so that meant that I had to do 15 of them today to catch up).  Tomorrow I only have to do 6, since it's the 6th day.  Burpees are harder when you have to do 15 of them all at once for the first time.  Not recommended.  Note to everyone else: Do them the way they should be, starting with 1 the first day.  Half way through them, I did girl pushups.  It was too hard, and I am not used to doing pushups anymore.

Weigh-in Wednesdays (week 3)

Starting Weight: 177.7

Week 2: 178.2 

WEEK 3: 178.9

Weight lost/gain this week: +0.7 (looks like we're moving the wrong direction, huh?)

Total weight loss/gain: +1.2

Weight left to lose: 48.9 (to reach 130)

No workout today, though I planned on doing it this morning before we left on our overnight trip.  Time just slipped away from me.  Maybe tomorrow night and then a Saturday to make up for today.

Monthly Measurements in just about another week.  Getting nervous.

Days 12-15 and Week 2 Review

Wow, I can't believe the days just went by that fast since my last post.  Needless to say, life has been busy around here (hence no posts).  I didn't get to workout this past weekend - I was literally standing up all day Saturday except to use the bathroom, ride in my car for 10 minutes, and eat dinner (the other meal times were standing up)!  So, I was busy and tired.  Bummer.  I know I told myself that I wouldn't get down on things like that, but I just can't help it.  And I have been eating a lot of desserts lately, which is highly unlike me.  Every time I step on that scale, it seems like it hasn't budged a pound.  I know the 2nd week is always the hardest (the first you see results fast, and then you tend to slow down the gains).  Not excited for tomorrow's weigh-in.

Days Exercised: 4 (Jillian Michaels DVD set, plus 2 days of 100 crunches each using med and/or Swiss ball)

Summary: Starting to feel better endurance-wise and strength-wise.  Still lacking on incorporating Kegels.  Need to do more abs, eat more fiber, and less sweets, and drink more water (I hardly drink enough for a nursing mother as it is).  I'm terrible at it!  No weight loss noticed this week, and it's starting to get me down, though I know it is supposed to happen at this point.
Weeks Accomplished: 2 

Weeks Left: 18

Monday and today I worked out in the morning, as planned.  Both were better than last week (Isn't it funny how you work out "better" when there is a threat of someone watching you??  For me it was my husband and a visitor who would periodically come by in the basement).  We will be going out of town for one day this week and then again for several days mid-March, so I am not looking forward to missing workouts.  I may start the Burpees, like I once said, and possibly cutting down on some of the not-so-good-for-you foods, though I am VERY opposed to dieting myself.  We'll see.

Day 11

Worked out in the morning and didn't skimp on the jumping jacks this time,  I added 100 crunches (assorted) using the 8 pound med ball.  It was good, but I still need one more workout this week to complete 5 workouts, and this weekend will definitely be a challenge.