I dressed and walked to the kitchen and took one Xenadrine to give me my caffeine jolt. I'd prefer coffee, but the acid reflux is horrendous first thing in the morning after you have been jumping up and down. After 20 minutes of sitting at the computer, scrolling facebook, I made it to the living room and layed out my yoga mat and started right up with Jillian. Uuuugh. Jumping jacks, really? 9 minutes 5 seconds into the video I had to hit pause for a water break. Next break, 5 minutes later. Jillian's 20 minute work out, turned into a 30 minute work out. But, hey, I did it and it really wasn't that bad and went by pretty quick. I have come to the conclusion though, my 5 lb. weights are much too heavy for those side lunges. When I swapped to using one 5 lb. weight holding it with both hands, it was still too heavy. WTH!
After all was said and done, I stepped on the scale and took my measurements. Let me remind you that it may seem like I don't weigh that much, but I'm only 4'11. So, here it goes, official Day 1 of working out and "trying" to watch what I eat and food intake:
Weight: 119.2 lbs
Waist: 29 in.
Rump: 37.5 in.
Hips: 35.75 in.I know what you're thinking. Oh, that is nothing. I'm sure you look great or you do look great. But, there is a difference between looking and feeling. I feel like crap. Physically & mentally. 10 years ago, I weighed 103 lbs, 25 in. waist, 35 in. rump, and 34 in. hips. Oh and I was around 16% body fat. Now I'm at probably 24% body fat, if not more. Yes, I'm gonna be 33 this summer, but that is no excuse for letting myself go the way I have.
My hubby mentions how I never dress myself up or wear make-up anymore. Well, that is because I feel like crap and have no motivation to make myself look any better. It is time to start taking care of me again now that my son is old enough to fend for himself. Then it comes into making the time. Unfortunately, I don't have the luxury of not working, having a personal chef, or a personal trainer. I'm working full time, going to college full time (which takes up more time than I imagined), and being a Mom. Oh and a wife when I can fit it in :)
Lets see what the week brings!
Yes, there is definitely a difference between looking & feeling! You are so brave to put your stats out there on the web! I'm not sure I could do that. Shows that you have the confidence & drive to get where you want to be!
ReplyDeletePS - tell your FB friends they need to start commenting here instead of on FB! A blog needs comments & I don't want it to look like I'm stalking you when I'm the only one who comments every day :-)
ReplyDeleteI like doubling up on her workouts but using no weights. I find I still develop the muscle regardless. Besides, Jillian is a little too strong in the upper body for my taste.
ReplyDeleteAt least you're on the path to good health! When you're an old grandma that can lift her own groceries and does not have an issue with osteoperosis, you'll be grateful for all the work you put in at this age!
Jillian looks like a man in her upper body. lol
ReplyDeleteI have actually done the 30 day shred. I don't like I think the hardes thing for some folks to do when trying to lose weight is knowing the right balance. Too many people take on the fad diets and they dont work(long term). I think when people eat in moderation, your able to have the best of both worlds. Too many people diet hard all week just to jack it all up on the weekend or have a gorge session in the middle of the night while the family is asleep. I remember you 10 years ago. I am sure you have what it takes to get yourself back to a comfort zone. The one thing I would like to add though is that you shoudl start to "dress the part." Don't wait until your measurements are what they were 10 years ago to wear makeup or nicer clothing. I have never heard of a person busting a button on their jeans from 1/2 a cookie. By the way rachel, I like your blog.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for your post. I do agree on the fad diets, because I have tried quite a few of them. Now, if Hydroxycut had ephedra in it, I'd be back in the game. lol.