Today marks day 8 of Making the Cut and I feel great.
I have received two comments on looking different from 2 co-workers and that is the best reinforcement I could get.
First was "your face looks thinner," second was "your stomach looks flatter."
Woohoo! Thanks Keith and LHB.
I did cardio before work yesterday morning (man it feels good to accomplish something before 8am!) and then weights with Amber last night. Two work-outs a day is the best way to go, according to JM, who says that double afterburn rocks.
The weight isn't falling off, but I can feel my body changing, which is a huge accomplishment.
Plus, the eating plan has been a little difficult to follow but I have only had one indulgence (the small scoop of gelato over the weekend.)
Today was my first (delicious) cup of coffee since starting the plan. It was heavenly. Yummy!
I can't wait to look fabulous in Italy this fall and eat my body weight in gelato.
Weight: 152.6 lbs
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Day 6 - Jillian Michaels is trying to get me a date
I went to the gym tonight and had a baller workout.
Did her circuit 3 (though not completely as she has it -- I'm weak at this point -- but I tried).
I did cardio on the treadmill - -4 miles total, 1.05 mi run, then later 0.50 mi run. It was good and I burned almost 500 calories just doing cardio.
But, the best part was when the random Argentinean gentleman in the gym asked me out.
...I have never been asked out at the gym before. Oh that Jillian Michaels, trying to fix me up on dates. She's tricky! Among her many talents, she is matchmaker as well.
Good one, JM.
And FANTASTIC workout, HH.
xoxo
Did her circuit 3 (though not completely as she has it -- I'm weak at this point -- but I tried).
I did cardio on the treadmill - -4 miles total, 1.05 mi run, then later 0.50 mi run. It was good and I burned almost 500 calories just doing cardio.
But, the best part was when the random Argentinean gentleman in the gym asked me out.
...I have never been asked out at the gym before. Oh that Jillian Michaels, trying to fix me up on dates. She's tricky! Among her many talents, she is matchmaker as well.
Good one, JM.
And FANTASTIC workout, HH.
xoxo
Jillian Michaels is trying to spend my money
The first weekend of Making the Cut has been good. Yesterday was my first day back in the gym after tearing up my muscles so bad.
My friend Amber came with me and we did cardio on the treadmills (walked 1.25 mi, ran 1.25 mi) then did weights just kind of here and there. (Didn't follow JM's circuits.)
Today I went to the pool and was able to do a few laps, but I'm heading ot the gym in a few minutes to do a proper workout.
The eating has been...not exactly according to plan. I just can't get motivated to make a 45 minute meal all the time. And I certainly have not been up early enough to eat the breakfasts she wants me to. So I have been eating a lot of Kellogg's Smart Start.
I was exactly the same weight today as yesterday, so I'm hoping tomorrow I'll show some loss.
Only thing...I had gelato at Whole Foods with Amber yesterday. I was going to get some no-taste ice cream with no cream and no sugar, but the sign by the gelato said 165 calories. It was only a very small scoop, so I am not allowing myself to feel bad about it. 4 oz.
Weight: 152.8 lbs
My friend Amber came with me and we did cardio on the treadmills (walked 1.25 mi, ran 1.25 mi) then did weights just kind of here and there. (Didn't follow JM's circuits.)
Today I went to the pool and was able to do a few laps, but I'm heading ot the gym in a few minutes to do a proper workout.
The eating has been...not exactly according to plan. I just can't get motivated to make a 45 minute meal all the time. And I certainly have not been up early enough to eat the breakfasts she wants me to. So I have been eating a lot of Kellogg's Smart Start.
I was exactly the same weight today as yesterday, so I'm hoping tomorrow I'll show some loss.
Only thing...I had gelato at Whole Foods with Amber yesterday. I was going to get some no-taste ice cream with no cream and no sugar, but the sign by the gelato said 165 calories. It was only a very small scoop, so I am not allowing myself to feel bad about it. 4 oz.
Weight: 152.8 lbs
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Day 5 - Jillian Michaels is trying to help me lose weight
This morning was VERY pleasing!
I've been sticking to the eating plan even though I haven't been able to work out the way I've wanted to because of my muscles. As of this morning, Day 5, I have lost 2.6 lbs and about 5".
I won't get overly optimistic, because I understand the concept of water weight. But it is 2.6 lbs and 5 inches I don't have to carry around anymore. Very exciting!
My musculos are feeling better today so I will likely be able to go and do cardio. I don't want to rush back if I'm not fully healed, but the scale energized me today. Woohoo!
Weight: 152.8 lbs
I've been sticking to the eating plan even though I haven't been able to work out the way I've wanted to because of my muscles. As of this morning, Day 5, I have lost 2.6 lbs and about 5".
I won't get overly optimistic, because I understand the concept of water weight. But it is 2.6 lbs and 5 inches I don't have to carry around anymore. Very exciting!
My musculos are feeling better today so I will likely be able to go and do cardio. I don't want to rush back if I'm not fully healed, but the scale energized me today. Woohoo!
Weight: 152.8 lbs
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Day 3 - Jillian Michaels is actually not a bad chef
Day 3 and I'm feeling sore. I was unable to do my work-out yesterday because the bully (aka Jillian Michaels) had tore my muscles to shreds on day 1.
I've been popping ibuprofen which hasn't actually done anything but serve as placebo effect, making me think I feel better just because I'm taking something. My muscles scream everytime I move -- and I don't even want to discuss trying to walk up or down stairs. Owww.
So I am hoping to start back up the work-out routine tomorrow, or at least be able to do cardio (running or elliptical) because my muscle fibers will likely still be screaming out in agony if I try to do any sort of toning/weight-lifting/body-weight-supporting.
On the positive side, I have really enjoyed the food she is having me eat.
Now, don't get me wrong. I used the term "enjoyed" loosely.
But I will stick with the verb and explain that my enjoyment is really four-fold.
Not only am I feeling better, but I have not really craved anything, I've been completely satisfied and only just start to get hungry when it's time to eat, and I actually don't hate the food she is having me cook.
Well, let me back up. Not ALL of it is bad.
I've been trying to look at the bright side of it. And last night's dish, garlic chicken (substituted for the salmon she recommended) with fennel and mashed cauliflower was actually something I will make even after my 30 days are up.
Good one, Jillian Michaels!
With that said, I am looking forward to being able to work out again. Not that I love working out, but I have got the food under control, so I'm ready to start shedding the inches (and pounds!)
Weight: 155.0 lbs
I've been popping ibuprofen which hasn't actually done anything but serve as placebo effect, making me think I feel better just because I'm taking something. My muscles scream everytime I move -- and I don't even want to discuss trying to walk up or down stairs. Owww.
So I am hoping to start back up the work-out routine tomorrow, or at least be able to do cardio (running or elliptical) because my muscle fibers will likely still be screaming out in agony if I try to do any sort of toning/weight-lifting/body-weight-supporting.
On the positive side, I have really enjoyed the food she is having me eat.
Now, don't get me wrong. I used the term "enjoyed" loosely.
But I will stick with the verb and explain that my enjoyment is really four-fold.
Not only am I feeling better, but I have not really craved anything, I've been completely satisfied and only just start to get hungry when it's time to eat, and I actually don't hate the food she is having me cook.
Well, let me back up. Not ALL of it is bad.
I've been trying to look at the bright side of it. And last night's dish, garlic chicken (substituted for the salmon she recommended) with fennel and mashed cauliflower was actually something I will make even after my 30 days are up.
Good one, Jillian Michaels!
With that said, I am looking forward to being able to work out again. Not that I love working out, but I have got the food under control, so I'm ready to start shedding the inches (and pounds!)
Weight: 155.0 lbs
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Day 1: Jillian Michaels is trying to make me vomit
The good new is this: I have never in my life got up early to work-out. As of this morning, I can honestly say I have accomplished that feat.
I loathe getting out of bed. I am not crazy about working out. So, to get out of bed to go work out... this is monumental, friends.
The less good (because it's not bad) news is this: I had to stop after 45 minutes of learning the work-out moves and go into the bathroom to throw up water and stomach acid in the sink. Gross.
BUT, in light of staying positive, I DID accomplish 3 of the circuits (though I would have liked to complete all of them.) And I did stick to the eating plan for breakfast this morning and I am feeling full. And I am feeling awesome that I actually got up and worked out.
I hope I will be able to do cardio (running or elliptical) tonight. I am going to see Dr. Jenkins and he may have to do something that would prevent cardio tonight, but here's hoping I can continue the awesome'ness tonight.
Weight: 154.2 lbs.
I loathe getting out of bed. I am not crazy about working out. So, to get out of bed to go work out... this is monumental, friends.
The less good (because it's not bad) news is this: I had to stop after 45 minutes of learning the work-out moves and go into the bathroom to throw up water and stomach acid in the sink. Gross.
BUT, in light of staying positive, I DID accomplish 3 of the circuits (though I would have liked to complete all of them.) And I did stick to the eating plan for breakfast this morning and I am feeling full. And I am feeling awesome that I actually got up and worked out.
I hope I will be able to do cardio (running or elliptical) tonight. I am going to see Dr. Jenkins and he may have to do something that would prevent cardio tonight, but here's hoping I can continue the awesome'ness tonight.
Weight: 154.2 lbs.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Day Zero - $$
I think Jillian Michaels is trying to kill me.
While browsing through my local Borders store waiting for the rain to stop after seeing "Night at the Museum 2," some sadist bookseller expertly placed the aforementioned bully-trainer's intense "it's only 30 days -- suck it up" book right at eye level for me to find and grudgingly purchase. Yes, they're good.
And so, in an effort to look "my best ever" in time for my 24th birthday and lifelong dream trip to Italy, tomorrow begins my Jillian Michaels "Making the Cut" fitness & diet plan...aka the hardest, most culinarily unsatisfying 30 days of my life.
Grueling workouts, obnoxiously strict diet plan based on metabolic body type, and "thinking yourself thin." Wait...why did I agree to this?
The menu for the next two weeks is intense, to say the least.
Even the bakery guy at Whole Foods gave me a curious look when I asked for "Sprouted grain low-sodium bread." I finally found in the refrigerated breads section (?) and after $170 in cardboard food, I am ready to begin.
Starting weight: 155.2 lbs
Best-case scenario: 135 lbs.
Worst-case scenario: 145 lbs.
Notice, worst-case scenario does not include quitting. Not an option.
Two work-outs per day. Little to no food enjoyment. Alright then. I'm ready.
While browsing through my local Borders store waiting for the rain to stop after seeing "Night at the Museum 2," some sadist bookseller expertly placed the aforementioned bully-trainer's intense "it's only 30 days -- suck it up" book right at eye level for me to find and grudgingly purchase. Yes, they're good.
And so, in an effort to look "my best ever" in time for my 24th birthday and lifelong dream trip to Italy, tomorrow begins my Jillian Michaels "Making the Cut" fitness & diet plan...aka the hardest, most culinarily unsatisfying 30 days of my life.
Grueling workouts, obnoxiously strict diet plan based on metabolic body type, and "thinking yourself thin." Wait...why did I agree to this?
The menu for the next two weeks is intense, to say the least.
Even the bakery guy at Whole Foods gave me a curious look when I asked for "Sprouted grain low-sodium bread." I finally found in the refrigerated breads section (?) and after $170 in cardboard food, I am ready to begin.
Starting weight: 155.2 lbs
Best-case scenario: 135 lbs.
Worst-case scenario: 145 lbs.
Notice, worst-case scenario does not include quitting. Not an option.
Two work-outs per day. Little to no food enjoyment. Alright then. I'm ready.
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