And here we are again, another month down! I don't really have too much to say this time--I really hope that the next month shows a lot of improvement and gives me something tangible in the photos.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Jenny Week 12 Photo
Week two of being serious. Down 1.8lbs. Average of 2.1 over the past two weeks. Not what I'd hoped, and some of my other stats are going all goofy on me, heh. I think it's just stuff adjusting, though, and will settle down as I get more into the weight loss.
This week, we went and bought a juicer. So, for breakfast, I've been doing about 16-20 oz of fruit juices, then 12-16 oz of more-veggie-than-fruit juices, followed by a little snack of greek yogurt in the middle of the afternoon (I've been splurging on some pistachios as well, but that'll stop today.)
For dinner, it's been a fairly balanced, small meal. Maybe with some more juice. It's not a full juice fast, but kind of a half-juice-fast. I'm enjoying it thus far. I feel pretty good through out the day, though there've been a few interesting side effects.
I also went running today! First time since January. I'm just...not good at running in the cold. I need to NOT schedule spring half marathons. Not enough training time that I'll take advantage of. (Alternately, just go to the goddamn gym.)
This morning, I did 4.2 mi. Felt okay afterward, though it felt really slow. Maybe I should not pick a route that is 50% hills? heh. I'd like to go out tomorrow too, but I also have tennis, so I don't want to over do it.
I'd like to get to the point where I'm doing 8 this weekend, but we'll see. I have about a month until the Flying Pirate, so that should be enough time to get back into gear. I don't think it will be an amazing PR for me, but I should PR! That'd be great. Maybe I'll even PR in the 5K. Haha, hopes == high.
In addition...if I can keep up the ~2lbs per week loss, I can be at my goal of 145 by my birthday! I'd honestly be happy with 150, though.
I could be 8lbs down by the race...I'd be happy with 5. 155 would be a good weight to race at.
Anyway. That's the state of me at the moment.
Jenny Week 12 Measurements
Waist: 38in (+2in) [0in]
Boobs: 38.5in (0in)[-3in]
Hips: 39.5in (-.5in) [-2.5in]
Thigh: 23.5in (-.5in) [-1.5in]
Neck: 13in (0in) [-.5in]
Upper arm: 13.5in (+.5in) [+1in]
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Jenny Week 11 Photo
This was finally a good week. I tracked everything I put in my mouth, stuck to my little diet, and actually saw a loss of 2.5lbs. AWESOME.
No surprise--this has worked for me before. I just need to carefully track what I eat, not underestimate my calories on my tracker, exercise, and I will continue to see losses. Yay for Jenny.
Hopefully, next week, I'll see my weight drop below 160 for the first time in probably 6 years. That'll be a huge thing for me, and hopefully, I won't celebrate with an ice cream party. ;)
Actually seeing a loss has got me thinking again as to what weight I'd like to be at for the long term. Warning! Mafs ahead!
So, going on my current weight (161.6lbs) and my current body fat (26.53%), I'm carrying about 43 pounds of body fat. That means I'm made up of about 43 pounds of fatty mcfatterton and about 119 pounds of lean mass (organs, bones, muscles.)
I'd like to have a 'fit' body, and the body fat calculator says that 21-24% body fat is typically considered fit. If I'm aiming for 22% body fat....161.6*.22 is about 35 pounds. 119+35 is 154 pounds.
That's only another 6lbs to lose. I'm not sure is 154lbs is where I want to be...I'd always imagined myself at 145. According to the calculator, that's 16% body fat which is in the 'athletes' category...though Wikipedia ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_fat_percentage ) says it's in the FITNESS range! Sigh.
A little more looking around has seemed to indicate that the first site is a little high, so, I guess I'm going to stick with 145 as my goal weight. That's only 16.6 lbs to go! At a solid rate of lose (2lbs/week), I could be there by my birthday. That'd be amazing. I may lose even more as I ramp up my training for my next half marathon (end of April).
Jenny Week 11 Measurements
Waist: 36in (-1in) [-2in]
Boobs: 38.5in (-.5in)[-3in]
Hips: 40in (+1in) [-2in]
Thigh: 24in (-1in) [-1in]
Neck: 13in (0in) [-.5in]
Upper arm: 13in (0in) [+.5in]
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Jenny Month 2 Photo
Here's two months worth of pictures. I won't say progress since 2 lbs is a loss of .25/week which is really negligible.
I don't feel like there's a lot of difference in the days, honestly. They all seem the same! I'd hoped looking at a couple months, it'd be obvious, but honestly, I've just not lost that much weight.
Week 10 started my new diet, and I should see results on Week 11's weigh in and dramatic results after that as well. More on that tomorrow.
As for locations...5 is the kitchen, 6 is my pole room, 7 is the living room, and 8 is the kitchen again!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Jenny week 10 Photo
Hey, internet, what's up? Did you miss me last week?
My mom had surprise surgery, so I had a lot on my mind that wasn't really blogging. Also, I was having kind of a fat day so I really used the mom thing as an excuse. Oh well.
This week, I've really recommitted myself to this diet shit. During the day at work, I am strictly eating apples and cottage cheese (with a Greek yogurt if it's absolutely necessary) and lots of water! I'm also tracking everything I eat and being careful about my portions. Trying to retrain my stomach for smaller portions.
I can't do some of my exercise classes this month, so I've been looking on YouTube for something to follow. This one looks pretty good, so I'm going to give it a whirl tomorrow: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFA2A2B3467FCEB43
I keep saying I'm going to get back to running, but for whatever reason, it's been really hard for me. I really want to try to run Saturday--but it depends on how Thursday goes (Mom's 'yes, you have cancer' or 'yes you have BAD CANCER' appointment.)
Lots of water, lots of apples. Goal is apples for lunch 4 days this week, and something small and healthy when the office goes out Friday (if I go with them.)
Want to try cabbage next week too--small fruits and veggies really appeal to my snacky nature. :D
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