Well this wouldn't be the Wild Weight Loss Ride without the ups and down.
Unfortunately...
I got sick in July, the bronchitis and laryngitis and of course the incontinence kicked back in. Oh joy oh boy! So I ended up backlashing and then seeking out comfort foods for my throat and that led to my stomach...and that led to....
FAT!
Yyyyup! It came back! I went on vacation on top of that and took my workouts and didn't manage to get in any. Thinking that I would at the hotel and then thinking all the walking would be enough and blah blah...swimming in the ocean...blah blah..walk on the beach that didn't really happen. And then, after the first day, I got very bad sunburn and couldn't even go back on the second day.
So yea, bad all the way around and coupled with eating bad too. Oh man. It was a challenge that I just couldn't meet.
By the time I got back from vacation, that night, (bad time to weigh in by the by) I was at 190 just barely on the mark of that. After a few days of eating clean however, I dropped to 188 and then 187 and then 186/185.5 finally.
It was tough to get back to working out too no matter how grand it did feel and how much more stronger I became. August was a bit topsy turvy with it and I struggled.
I then decided about a week ago, that I would restart Power 90 The Master Series. Plus! I ordered Tai Cheng and I began them both at the same time. I wanted to have something for myself in the evenings to relax with, maybe soak in a bubbly tub or something nice. Totally destress from the busy day.
I am at 186 flat as of this morning, tho' I suspect it is truly 185.5. But that's fine, I'll start from there. The quick short term goal would be to see 179.5 at the very least by the 12th. That's a tough one. It will take a lot of clean eating and to be sure I workout, no misses.I should be able to see low 180s if not 180 by then if I am strict.
I am also drinking Shakeology of course and I love the Vegan version! I am drinking the Results & Recovery formula too which is awesome! I'll do a blog post on those two here soon.
I am glad I did not gain everything back and can now work my way from here. I have but a month left to get my behind in gear before I see the doc. Cholesterol levels will be checked then so I have to remain strict throughout the month. I'll post those results once I get them.
For now, I am off to shower as I just finished the Sculpt 5-6 this morning. :)
Monday, September 3, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
Restarting Power90 Master Series
Since I was so sick in June and was still recovering for the better part of July, I decided that when I get back from my vacation on August 6th, I'll be restarting Power90 Master Series.
This will take me to Halloween and I will take a break week then and as of November, I plan on starting P90X!
I won't be able to attain my goal of 165 by my birthday, and that's ok. I'll reset it for that for Halloween. So I will be rededicating myself and get back on track now that I can breathe better and not coughing so badly.
I am very happy and proud that I have been able to not regain back into the 190s but instead just hold here at the low 180s....180/182. This has always been a turning point for me and where I get stuck. So it's time to reevaluate and rededicate and take a firm stance on my health and fitness goals. I had to admit to being worried about losing my chest and getting deflated like what happened on Nutrisystem when I lost the weight way too fast and all in the wrong places! But as I have built muscle with Beachbody, I've been very happy with how the weight has come off. Yes, some has come off the chest but that's ok. I don't want to be top heavy anyway!
I know I am really not so far from my goals either, just 30 lbs more. I've lost 20 and kept it off and I have been able to see just how I can do that and maintain by working out a few times a week and eating fairly right. I do have to say THANK YOU SHAKEOLOGY! For I know, without that, I would have been in trouble. Shakeology has helped me to keep the weight off, despite being sick and me not able to work out and despite my reverting to comfort foods and me sabotaging my healthy choices a bit here or there. I didn't totally destroy it, which is a good thing and I was able to stay on track for the most part. So all of that tells me that I have learned a great deal and one day when I totally strayed, I paid for it with pain that very night. That was a huge wake up call.
I was going to just start the Master Series at the 2 month mark but then thought no, let's go to the beginning and it will make sure I am fully ready to move to P90X come November. I don't want to hurry myself at all for this is a lifetime fitness journey. I know P90X will help me to get thru the holidays and it means, I will be finished with it as of February. Where will I go or what to do after that? Good question! I'll be taking a peek at the other programs and right now leaning towards Chalene's programs, Turbo Jam and Turbo Fire...etc etc.
Oh! I will also order Tai Cheng too when I get back from vacation and incorporate that into my evenings.
I'll be setting up my physical for November to recheck my cholesterol numbers. Do the comparison after allowing myself all this time to get in better shape and eat better!
I have loved the Master Series however! It's fun and I enjoyed it alot, just was not up to it physically with being so sick. And you know what? That's ok....it's here, waiting for me now and I had to take care of my health first and foremost and get well.
So those of you who are reading this....get ready! August 6th is the start date and if you want to come along with me on this fitness journey and lose that weight! Drop me a message/email and/or add me to your Facebook! You can always email me at: ghostpeeker@hotmail.com or wandacfitness@hotmail.com either one works! :) Just put into your subject line: I want to get fit!
And away we'll go to losing the fat this summer!
Oh and for those of you who are upset that you might not have made your goals this summer, don't worry! You can always start NOW and you will have the whole year until next summer to get there! :)
You can take your time, ease yourself out of the bad eating habits, ease yourself into a better, healthier lifestyle. And you won't have to do it alone either, I will be there for you every step of the way!! :)
Let's do it! Together, we will win!!!
This will take me to Halloween and I will take a break week then and as of November, I plan on starting P90X!
I won't be able to attain my goal of 165 by my birthday, and that's ok. I'll reset it for that for Halloween. So I will be rededicating myself and get back on track now that I can breathe better and not coughing so badly.
I am very happy and proud that I have been able to not regain back into the 190s but instead just hold here at the low 180s....180/182. This has always been a turning point for me and where I get stuck. So it's time to reevaluate and rededicate and take a firm stance on my health and fitness goals. I had to admit to being worried about losing my chest and getting deflated like what happened on Nutrisystem when I lost the weight way too fast and all in the wrong places! But as I have built muscle with Beachbody, I've been very happy with how the weight has come off. Yes, some has come off the chest but that's ok. I don't want to be top heavy anyway!
I know I am really not so far from my goals either, just 30 lbs more. I've lost 20 and kept it off and I have been able to see just how I can do that and maintain by working out a few times a week and eating fairly right. I do have to say THANK YOU SHAKEOLOGY! For I know, without that, I would have been in trouble. Shakeology has helped me to keep the weight off, despite being sick and me not able to work out and despite my reverting to comfort foods and me sabotaging my healthy choices a bit here or there. I didn't totally destroy it, which is a good thing and I was able to stay on track for the most part. So all of that tells me that I have learned a great deal and one day when I totally strayed, I paid for it with pain that very night. That was a huge wake up call.
I was going to just start the Master Series at the 2 month mark but then thought no, let's go to the beginning and it will make sure I am fully ready to move to P90X come November. I don't want to hurry myself at all for this is a lifetime fitness journey. I know P90X will help me to get thru the holidays and it means, I will be finished with it as of February. Where will I go or what to do after that? Good question! I'll be taking a peek at the other programs and right now leaning towards Chalene's programs, Turbo Jam and Turbo Fire...etc etc.
Oh! I will also order Tai Cheng too when I get back from vacation and incorporate that into my evenings.
I'll be setting up my physical for November to recheck my cholesterol numbers. Do the comparison after allowing myself all this time to get in better shape and eat better!
I have loved the Master Series however! It's fun and I enjoyed it alot, just was not up to it physically with being so sick. And you know what? That's ok....it's here, waiting for me now and I had to take care of my health first and foremost and get well.
So those of you who are reading this....get ready! August 6th is the start date and if you want to come along with me on this fitness journey and lose that weight! Drop me a message/email and/or add me to your Facebook! You can always email me at: ghostpeeker@hotmail.com or wandacfitness@hotmail.com either one works! :) Just put into your subject line: I want to get fit!
And away we'll go to losing the fat this summer!
Oh and for those of you who are upset that you might not have made your goals this summer, don't worry! You can always start NOW and you will have the whole year until next summer to get there! :)
You can take your time, ease yourself out of the bad eating habits, ease yourself into a better, healthier lifestyle. And you won't have to do it alone either, I will be there for you every step of the way!! :)
Let's do it! Together, we will win!!!
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Working Thru the Pain?
I recently saw someone do a search that led them to my blog here. It was about working out thru the pain and asking if that's a good idea? Well, I am not a doc, but to me, the answer to that is normally, no.
Pain is your body's way of telling you it is hurt and something is wrong.
So especially if you have an injury and are feeling pain, working thru that pain is not a good idea. You can easily do more damage to it.
Now there is a difference between pain and soreness and working thru things with physical therapy. A physical therapist can explain that one to you.
Plus, there is also a difference between an injury type of pain and a menstrual cycle type of pain which the latter, is what I was referring to when I talked of working out thru that. Heat and relaxing of the muscles help menstrual cramps. Cramping is a tightening of your muscles, a clenching. Take a look here at this link: Bodybuilding: Cramps and what they mean. That will help to explain them better in reference to bodybuilding and weight lifting and working out.
Now let's look at menstrual cramps and pain here at this link: Menstrual Cramps Explanation. As you can see, these are very different than an injury cramp or pain and are quite specific as to region and what is really going on. Plus, there are many different home remedies and methodologies that people try to help to alleviate the pain including exercise and meds.
So be sure and determine which type of pain you are experiencing before you 'push through' a workout!
An example for me, is when I first began Power90 Master Series, I went a little too gungho in trying to get the exercise down right and twisted my ankle slightly and right to the floor I fell! I waited a few minutes and slowly got up, testing my ankle and didn't feel any pain, only a very slight soreness that let me know that while I could continue the workout, I needed to be mindful of that ankle and be careful with my steps and not overdo it. So I took it easy until I felt strong enough and confident enough to build up to a higher intensity and ability.
Then my menstrual cycle came along and I had some very bad cramping in my lower abdomen, I knew it was that 'time of the month' for me and so I had choices as to whether or not I would try a home remedy or take some meds or try to exercise, which would thereby, heat up my body and muscles, cause me to sweat, generating some wet heat that would penetrate into the muscles and might very well relax my muscles.
Big difference there between menstrual cramping and an injury pain. As a woman, I can easily tell what type of pain I am experiencing and when it is a menstrual cramp or when something is wrong.
Be sure and listen to your body always!
If my menstrual pain was too bad, I would have rested and not overdone it. Over the years, I have learned how to gauge my pain on different levels and can usually tell when something is not right with my body. You have to learn to really listen and pay attention to what your body is trying to tell you. :)
Pain is your body's way of telling you it is hurt and something is wrong.
So especially if you have an injury and are feeling pain, working thru that pain is not a good idea. You can easily do more damage to it.
Now there is a difference between pain and soreness and working thru things with physical therapy. A physical therapist can explain that one to you.
Plus, there is also a difference between an injury type of pain and a menstrual cycle type of pain which the latter, is what I was referring to when I talked of working out thru that. Heat and relaxing of the muscles help menstrual cramps. Cramping is a tightening of your muscles, a clenching. Take a look here at this link: Bodybuilding: Cramps and what they mean. That will help to explain them better in reference to bodybuilding and weight lifting and working out.
Now let's look at menstrual cramps and pain here at this link: Menstrual Cramps Explanation. As you can see, these are very different than an injury cramp or pain and are quite specific as to region and what is really going on. Plus, there are many different home remedies and methodologies that people try to help to alleviate the pain including exercise and meds.
So be sure and determine which type of pain you are experiencing before you 'push through' a workout!
An example for me, is when I first began Power90 Master Series, I went a little too gungho in trying to get the exercise down right and twisted my ankle slightly and right to the floor I fell! I waited a few minutes and slowly got up, testing my ankle and didn't feel any pain, only a very slight soreness that let me know that while I could continue the workout, I needed to be mindful of that ankle and be careful with my steps and not overdo it. So I took it easy until I felt strong enough and confident enough to build up to a higher intensity and ability.
Then my menstrual cycle came along and I had some very bad cramping in my lower abdomen, I knew it was that 'time of the month' for me and so I had choices as to whether or not I would try a home remedy or take some meds or try to exercise, which would thereby, heat up my body and muscles, cause me to sweat, generating some wet heat that would penetrate into the muscles and might very well relax my muscles.
Big difference there between menstrual cramping and an injury pain. As a woman, I can easily tell what type of pain I am experiencing and when it is a menstrual cramp or when something is wrong.
Be sure and listen to your body always!
If my menstrual pain was too bad, I would have rested and not overdone it. Over the years, I have learned how to gauge my pain on different levels and can usually tell when something is not right with my body. You have to learn to really listen and pay attention to what your body is trying to tell you. :)
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