Weigh-In Wednesday

emimayor

How is everyone doing this week??

bdettecrow

With that flu I had last week, I haven't been able to jump back on the wagon. DH is still doing the P90X, but last night I went and bought the 30 day shred DVD. I think it may be a lot easier for me than P90X.

No weight has been lost though...dern it!

untsing

I have been a lazy bum!  I'm holding steady at the 15-lb loss but I haven't done any real exercise.  Today I'm turning in my Jazzercise cancellation and turning in my membership form to the UNT Rec Center which is right next to my office.  Ready to start sweating again.

nae82

Still hitting the gym in the mornings. Today's workout was especially tough.
It felt good when I was doing single leg presses with a 45lb plate on each side and one of the trainers came by and said "That's really good for one leg, most people I know can't do that with any weight."


New favorite quote:
You have the right to remain fat. Or skinny. Or weak. But you should know that every workout you miss can and will be used against you to make your belly bigger, your muscles smaller and weaker, and your life shorter. - MH.com

BanannaP

Still plugging along, both diet and exercise were great last week. I did indulge in a few too many cookies on Monday, but I paid for it with a tummy ache! No weight loss this week, but it's pretty typical for me to drop a lot at once and then none for a couple weeks. So hopefully I'll have a loss next week.

Mandy, I loved the UNT fitness center. Especially when we lived behind Fouts Field, I would stop in on my way home from class, it was great.

And Nae, wow! That's awesome!

Terriniski

Lost about half a pound.  I guess that's not bad since my goal is to make this a lifestyle change and not do anything drastic - I'd rather lose the weight over a year or two than drop it quickly and gain it back the way I have in the past. 

I'm doing well at making sure I'm doing something active and somewhat challenging every day, but I see the best results when I really push myself hard, which means completely zapping my energy to do anything else in the evenings.  Assuming I want to have a life outside of work and the gym, I guess I'll just have to go with slower progress over time.

emimayor

Yoga and water aerobics are still keeping me busy and getting me ready for baby. I'm really excited about how much I have been enjoying my Yoga classes, I just hope I can keep them up after the baby is born.

I went to the dr on Monday and as of 18 week pregnant, I've only gained 2 lbs!! The dr said I'm on track to only gain about 10lbs which is not normal. Bummer. However, since the baby is growing normal and healthy, they're not concerned. SCORE!

Its pretty good considering I'm eating at least 2 bowls of Lucky Charms a day!

llc2011

I was off the past couple of days due to the sickness, but seeing this post made me get out just now and get in some cardio and abs at the gym. Thanks for the motivation girls!

melissaandjoel

I am going to start focusing on conditioning workouts, I lift weights twice a week and eat plenty of protein but I still can't get that "toned" look, just the "super skinny" look. I want people to look at me and think that girl goes to gym, not that girl doesn't eat....

nae82

Melissa, are you lifting heavy?

nae82

Thanks Banana!

(I think he was trying to flirt LOL)

Congrats to everyone!

Mandy - way to go on the 15 lbs! Don't stop now!!!

untsing

Thanks Nae!  I'm finding the plateau very frustrating...ready to step it up!

melissaandjoel

No not heavy. If I do dumbells they are only 10 pounds. And most of the machines I can only lift 10 to 15 pounds, some I can lift up to 25 pounds.

nae82

Heavy is going to put the muscles on. Work on upping those weights. I'm not sure exactly what exercises you are doing, but try doing a set of 10 with 10lbs, then a set of 8 with 12lbs, then a set of 6 with 15lbs. Pretty soon, you'll start with those 15lbs and end up with 20lbs and so on.

melissaandjoel

Nae I meant 5 pound dumbells not 10. I'm scared if I lift too heavy I will gain bulk and not just get toned. Will the exercise you mentioned above bulk me up or get me toned?

thanks!

nae82

to look toned, you have to make the muscles bigger.

The body building looking women take steroids or testosterone of some sort. Naturally women (typically) lack the testosterone needed to really bulk.

nae82

it's really a 2 step process.. cut fat then build muscle or build muscle then cut fat. once both are done, you will look 'toned'

melissaandjoel

Well I have definitely cut the fat, so I will focus on the exercises you gave me to gain the muscle. Thanks for the advice!

nae82

no problem! do that for all of the exercises you do. just increase the weight a little for each set.

emimayor

Melissa - I want to see your hot body!

Way to go!

melissaandjoel

LOL, thanks Emily! I hope after I gain some muscle I will have a Hot body.