42 Days to Fit: Week 3 Journal

 

 

I am now half way through 42 Days to Fit!  I thought it would be fun to give the total stats since I began.  Here are my results after three weeks:

 

*I've lost 7 pounds

*I've lost a total of 8 1/2 inches (measurements from bust, waist, abdomen, hips, thigh)

*My running endurance has improved greatly

*The strength exercises have become easier

Even though I'm thrilled to see visible results, I still have a long way to go.  Remember in my first journal, I mentioned I needed to drop 30 lbs?  Well, 7 lbs. is a start, but I still have a lot of work ahead to get back to this....(and the clothes collecting dust in my closet)....





This picture was taken just after we found out we were expecting baby number NINE!  So, I had already had EIGHT babies!  This reminds me that I can do it!  It just takes time and some effort, but I can do it!  :)

AND YOU CAN TOO!!!!  Are you still with me?

42 Days to Fit: Week 2 Journal

 

 

I can't believe I've completed Week 2 of 42 Days to Fit already! 

 

 

How I did during Week 2:

 

*I lost 1 pound (Although I wish it was more, I know I'm building muscle)

 

*I lost another inch around my belly and an inch around my hips

 

*The strength training was much easier this week, therefore I enjoyed it more

 

*I ran 5 miles on Saturday! :)

 

*I had one cheat.  And I blame my oldest daughter.

 

So on Sunday, my married daughter, Cheyenne, came over for our usual Sunday family lunch.  She announced that she would making Caramel Frappuccinos for everyone.  I knew I would not be having one, and that was fine. 

 

Weeeeeeell, she wasn't having any of that!  She walked over to me with a picture-perfect-magazine-worthy Caramel Frappuccino and set it in front of me.  Quickly, my other daughter, Celeste, reminded Cheyenne that I could not have one.  Cheyenne insisted.  I refused!  I told her that I had committed to this and I was sticking with it.  Well, wouldn't you know....that's when the begging began. 

 

"Pleeeeeeaaaaassssse, Mom!  Just try it!"

 

Being the good mom that I am...and seeing that this could change the whole course of the universe if I did not try it, I had to do my motherly duty and drink my daughter's most perfect Caramel Frappuccino.  I'm telling you, she practically twisted my arm!  Really!

 

So here's how I justified my cheat.  Since we are now allowed ONE dessert this week, I will fore go my dessert.  And honestly, it hasn't been difficult to avoid treats at all.  And kidding aside, I wasn't even tempted by the Frapp.  It was delicious, but I didn't feel like I needed to have it at all. 

 

Today begins Week 3.  I'm looking forward to it because I am already seeing results.  My body is slowly changing and I can see it.  Hooray!

 

Are you still with me?

42 Days to Fit: Week 1 Journal

 

I made it through Week 1 of 42 Days to Fit!  Hooray!

 

 

I thought I'd first share what some of my goals are for this challenge:

 

*Although I have about 35 pounds of baby weight to shed, my goal for this six weeks is to lose 15 pounds.

 

*I'd like to gain more energy.

 

*I'd like to be a little more toned.

 

*After too much indulging over the holidays, getting back to enjoying goodies in moderation. 

 

 

How I did during Week 1:

 

*I've lost 5 pounds!

 

*I've lost 1 1/2 inches around my post-partum belly!  (Even more if I total inches lost overall.)

 

*I already feel more energetic.

 

*I was faithful to NO dessert or sugar in my coffee.   

 

It was relatively easy to avoid sugar in my coffee and having no dessert.  EXCEPT yesterday!  It was our daughter's birthday.  And since I always make their cakes, I was tempted with batter and frosting.  The hardest part was making the frosting!  My divine chocolate buttercream!  Oh my, was it HARD!  I desperately wanted to eat a spoonful of it!  But I didn't!  It was also difficult to watch everyone else enjoy cake and ice cream.  I even tried to rationalize why I should partake.  After all, it was my little girl's birthday, and I should join everyone.  But I didn't.  I knew that a temporary moment of pleasure would be regretted afterward!  And I knew I'd be disappointed with myself if I gave in!  I made a commitment to do this, and I'm going to see it through! 

 

Running went well over the week, and so did the strength exercises.  I didn't particularly enjoy the strength training days, but only because I'm SO out of shape, which made it hard work.  Perhaps this week will be easier!

 

Today, begins Week 2! 

 

Are you still with me?  Would love to hear from you!

 



42 Days to Fit: Join Me?

My sweet blogging friend, Brandy at The Marathon Mom, began her 42 Days to Fit program back in August.  Since I was pregnant, I knew I wouldn't be joining in on the fun.  However, I did plug it away in my mind, knowing I would like to do it after the baby was born.

As some of you know, I already run, and have been running for the last couple of weeks now.  So far, I haven't seen any visible results, but I've been through this enough times to know it takes time.  In addition, establishing a good milk supply for nursing is of utmost importance, so I have been eating like a horse.  Now that I have an established supply, it's time to start paying attention to what I am eating and eliminating some of the junk I've highly enjoyed over the holidays!

Today was the day....the start of Week 1!  What better day to begin a fitness program than January 1st right?  Every Tuesday will be the start of my new week instead of Monday.

So with just three and a half hours of sleep, I went running this morning.  Running will be my staple cardio three times a week.  And then I will do the circuit exercises twice a week.

Each week, I will have a food challenge and an exercise challenge.  This week's food challenge:

1. Drink only water!  Tea and coffee are okay, but NO sugar!
2. NO desserts!

OUCH!  Sugar is definitely my nemesis, so this will be a huge challenge!  I love anything freshly baked (which we do A LOT!).  Cookies, cakes, sweet breads......love, love, love.  This will indeed be my biggest challenge. 

Drinking water only should be fairly easy.  I drink mostly only water anyway.  I love Diet Coke, but my husband and I had already set a goal of giving it up.  I will still have my coffee in the morning, but with no sugar.  I use heavy cream in my coffee (yep!), and will still use that.

Click here to see the Week 1 Exercise Challenge.

So, are you with me?  It would be great to have a few partners to share in the fun!  I started today, but you could begin tomorrow...or on Monday.  I encourage you to read through all of Brandy's posts leading up to Week 1 to get all the information!

Come on back tomorrow to see what I am eating to satisfy my sweet tooth!

How's this for accountability?  Who's with me?

 

New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE SABO HOME TO YOURS

Is it really 2010???