First Update!
So, it’s Tuesday which means two things: one, I weighed in this morning, and two, I’m headed over to my friend MorninglightMama‘s to work out with her. We’ve decided to do the Evil DVD together on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
I know some people suggested that I not do measurements every week, but I fully expect them not to move for a while. I just know myself well enough to know that if I figure I’ll measure once a month, I’ll forget to do it when it’s time. So, I’m just going to get in the habit of doing it all once a week.
I was doing pretty well this week – I’ve done the dvd four times so far. I thought I was doing ok – I was getting less sore after each time, but yesterday was really discouraging. I felt like I had regressed to where I was the first day – no stamina at all. I had to keep taking breaks. It was really frustrating. I mean, I don’t expect to be doing it without effort yet (or ever, really), but it would be nice to see SOME progress.
What is the most frustrating to me is that I feel (whether it is true or not) like because I’m not really sore after working out, I’m not getting as much benefit from the workouts. Which makes the inability to finish one without stopping really irritating.
OK. Enough whining. Frustration or no, I’m going to keep working on this. I’ve got a new goal, though. I AM going to keep doing this until I can get through the level one workout without breaks. And then I’ll move on to level two and repeat. And then level three. I figure I’ll be able to do level three in, oh, three years or so? 
Now, to grab the tape measure.
Weight: 222.8 – Well, THAT moved the wrong direction… Not shocking – I haven’t been eating well.
Bust: 46 – So far, so good – no movement
Waist: 37.5 – Holy crap! That’s down an inch and a half!
Hips: 46.5 – Lost half an inch here, too!
OK, so maybe there has been a little progress after all. And honestly – I wrote all of this before I measured. I won’t deny that it has helped my mood a bit, though!
Cross-posted to Fitness-A-Long.
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:34 am
I was going to tell you that measuring every week can be a boost. But you discovered that yourself
! Of course, it can work in the opposite way also, if the numbers aren’t good. I think the plan of getting through one level without breaks is a good one. That way you know you’re ready to move on to the next level.
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:16 am
After a while, I stopped weighing myself altogether. With so much exercise, I’ve barely lost an ounce, but my measurements have shrank considerably. Remember that muscle is heavier, but denser (and prettier!) than fat.
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:56 am
Congrats! Make sure you eat some protein shortly before working out. I usually work out first thing in the morning (when I work out
), and I really hit a wall if I haven’t had some trail mix or something. And some days are just worse than others.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:31 am
Fantastic!!! I’m going to wait and measure myself in a few weeks. I hope mine move some inches, too!
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Well done. My DH is dieting with “Results Weight Loss Centers” – they weigh him 2 or 3 times a week and he has found that very motivating, knowing he’s always only a couple of days from a weigh-in.
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:32 pm
kudos on the hourglass figure!
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Rock on with your bad self!
April 22nd, 2008 at 3:36 pm
You are an inspiration!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:41 pm
You’re doing well! I second the advice to a little before you work out to give your body some energy. I heard that some athletes have a glass of milk.
April 23rd, 2008 at 3:00 am
Awesome job! The first few weeks are usually the hardest until it becomes a routine! Keep it up!
April 23rd, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Kick ass!
April 23rd, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Go you!