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Topping the hill 16 minutes ago

Completed my 4th workout today. Decided to repeat the rock solid buns DVD since A. my buns and everything surrounding them are my biggest problem area (pun absolutely intended) and B. it involves less upper body work. I was kinda sore around my suture lines after yesterday’s workout so I didn’t want to chance it today. However, my next chore is to go buy myself some new sports bras to reign in the girls! I’ve never had boobs before so these babies are taking some getting used to, let me tell ya. I think I’m going to take a break from the firm workouts tomorrow, though. For starters, it’s the Lord’s day and there are points in these workouts when my thoughts aren’t exactly of a Christian nature;), and also because my poor inner thighs deserve a break. Might go for a walk instead. That’s relaxing, allows for social interaction, and keeps me from falling into an exercise rut…ok, I’ve talked myself into it.



modification and dedication 1 day ago

Finished workout 3 of 10 this morning. After the first 5 minutes I was really working for it when the instructor says, “Ok, nice warmup. Now let’s get started!” I thought, “What are you talking about? I’ve been started. It doesn’t get much more started than this.” It took until about 10 minutes into the routine for my brain to wake up (after all I’m not a morning person and I was leaping and hopping at 5:30 am), but I actually enjoyed the program. I guess I’m too busy trying not to fall off that wave equipment piece to think about my burning glutes. Of course, I had to do most of the upper body work without weights and the pushups weren’t an option but even without that I got a good sweat worked up. At least I know I can progress up to the weights as I heal and then move on to the advanced moves later as well. As for today’s results, my butt muscles scream at me every time I sit down and stand up, but still no visible results. I’m on the look-out, though. As soon as one of my cellulite dimples disappears, I’ll let you know:)



Feeling the burn 2 days ago

Well, I’m two workouts into the Firm Wave system. Supposedly, I should see visible results after ten workouts. I joking say that my visible result will likely be a full-body cast:) I don’t see any results as of yet but I’m sure feeling some. My inner thighs are killing me, which is really saying something. Not many exercises target my inner thighs. Not that I’m complaining, though. Lord knows they could use some targeting! I’m really eager to get started on the cardio sculpt vidoes, but I actually just got breast implants about 2 and a half weeks ago so I can’t do the push-ups and chest-oriented exercises yet. But I think I may go ahead and try out the video and just march in place or something during the chest segments. Hmmm…in this case it may take 15 workouts to see results. Oh, well.



astroballerina is forgiving some very old debts.

Holiday Health Plan 3 days ago

I want to celebrate the holidays, and I also want to stay healthy. Are both things possible? I think so. Here’s my plan.

1. allow one small holiday treat per day, but keep daily calories around 1400 and carbs below 120

2. say no to fake food! stay at my target caloric intake WITHOUT resorting to packaged diet foods and chemical sweeteners

3. keep training for my personal triathlon! slow and steady wins the race.

4. run 1 extra mile for each holiday party I attend



inneedofinspiration is thanking God!

Final week reminder 1 week ago

Describe whether you were able to meet your goals. If so, make a note of how you were able to do it; if your goals weren’t met, describe what got in the way and problem solve.



I weigh 132 pounds and I hate it! 2 weeks ago

I am 5’1 and i weigh 132 lbs. and i would like to weigh in the 90’s. If i can succeed in doing this task, then I know other can as well!



inneedofinspiration is thanking God!

8 pounds to go 3 weeks ago

I am not as motivated this month. I am just getting tired. I was sick. Frankly, I am not as faithful to the plan and not getting the intensity of work out as I did when I had more time and could get outside. Once I dedicate myself to a gym it will be different.



How to get there 3 weeks ago

Joined Sparkpeople.com with 2 friends; keeping track of all food intake, exercise, water drank, etc. and keeping each other accountable. Goals are listed there: my.sparkpeople.com/BEBEKAH
Started running with Jessie on treadmill ~ 1x/week.
Walking with Rochel for 1 hour every Saturday morning.
On other days or when they can’t I run/exercise on my own – goal is at least 90 minutes per week of cardiovascular exercise.
Bringing shoes into work this week so I can change into them and walk during lunch break.
Started the Couch to 5K program to train on doing a 5K run by the end of the year.
Signed up for a 5K (to run/walk) on 11/8.



Lost 14 so far! 3 weeks ago

Had a doctor’s appointment on 10/4 and found out I’m down 14 pounds. As an extra bonus, I have cut my blood pressure meds in half, and now the diuretic portion of them is taken out so in two weeks in my bp is stable, I’ll go off them totally! Yay!



Abigail has adopted a little Callie!

Weight this week 3 weeks ago

Weighed myself this morning – 294.4 lbs. Yay! Lost 2.2 lbs in the past couple months without trying. It’s slow, but it’s the right direction. 9.4 pounds to go!



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