So, I pretty much think I have nailed my original goals. I have completed 4 months of sticking to my fitness plan and have lost a total of 16 lbs. I am closing in on my goal weight lost of 25 lbs.
Losing 25 lbs will drop me from the overweight category to the healthy category using a BMI calculator. I really want to get to this weight. Of course, I won't mind losing even more.
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Left: Before Weight Loss - Right: Current Weight |
The screenshot on the left is using my measurements from May 15th, before starting my weight loss. Screenshot on the right is my current measurements. I was on the cusp of going into the "obese" BMI category and was in the "increased risk" body shape index. Now I am heading towards the "healthy weight" BMI category and am in the "healthy" body shape index. Yay!
I went shopping labor day weekend and bought a new pair of work pants and a tank top that was on clearance. I actually was pleased trying on clothes. The last few times I had tried shopping for clothes I left the store in tears. I felt like nothing was fitting good and it was depressing.
I also pulled four shirts and one pair of jeans out from the back of the closet and tried them on. They fit! I am putting them back into my regular circulation.
People at work keep commenting on how my clothes look baggy on me. I will need to buy more clothes, but I kind of want to wait. I want too see where my weight naturally plateaus with my current level of exercise and healthier eating habits.
Yogatta Do This
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I have this cute to do pad on my fridge (source) |
I did in fact go to yoga this month. Just not on the day I had previous said I would. My fiancé injured his foot, which meant he didn't want to go to yoga with me. I put it off for 2 weeks.
I finally went on September 1st… and it made me feel so sick! I got super dizzy and nauseous. I can't believe how bad it made me feel!
Just proves how out of shape I am. It used to make me feel so alive! Now it just makes me feel sick.
I was barely able to walk to my car. When I got to it, I just reclined the driver seat and laid there for 15 minutes before attempting to drive home. I felt dizzy and nauseous the whole car ride home (which was probably only 15 minutes). Not how you want to feel while driving.
When I got home, I reclined the driver seat again and rested for another 15 minutes. I then went up the two flights of stairs to my apartment and immediately lied down on the couch. I remained there a good hour before turning on the stove to heat up some frozen burritos. {I was too completely exhausted to attempt the salad I was planning on eating.}
I'm not sure I want to go back for a while. Here I was feeling and doing so well. Feeling so happy and enthusiastic about getting back in shape.
After Yoga, I felt dejected and abysmal. The absolute opposite of how I used to feel after yoga 7 years ago.
I felt miserable the rest of the day and didn't get anything done. Not how I wanted to spend my Labor Day Weekend Sunday. I had crafting plans that totally fell through!
The next day I felt better. I had that good sore feeling, but no more dizziness or nausea.
Goals
Well… I did stick to my goals from last month. I feel like I have been really good about keeping to them. I said I would try yoga and I did! So I think it is about time to change up my goals.My current method of exercise is via jog/walking. Fall is almost upon us, which will bring not so nice weather with it {it's already started! Wahhhhhh! (T_T) }. I need a plan for the winter months and I need to start building it into my routine.
Here are my goals for fall:
- Purchase a jump rope and practice jumping rope once per week for 5-15 minutes at a time
- Do a set of 15 sit-ups once per week
- Do a set of 10 lunges per leg once per week
I still really want to keep jog/walking, but I know last year I didn't want to continue walking when the weather turned. Plus it will be nice to have some diversity in my routine.
What is your exercise routine? Do you have a good indoor routine for when the weather isn't good? Have you tried a new exercise class and had it kill your enthusiasm? Should I try going back to yoga?
Cheers!
P.S. While camping this weekend, my fiance and I took a few pictures of us with his phone. I noticed how skinny my face looks! He called me skeleton girl in jest. I really can't believe how I look now. I went from being so horribly depressed every time I saw a picture of myself to being shocked at how skinny I look now. It's amazing how much 16 pounds can change how you look. I'll eventually get some before and after pictures posted. :)
YAY!!! Congrats, Bethany! Amazing progress! That is really exciting. You are doing awesome-- keep it up!!!
ReplyDelete~Abby =)
Yay! Thank you! I'm pretty happy about my progress. I can't believe how much 19 lbs makes a difference. I keep pulling my larger pants away from my body in shock. I had to go out and buy some new pants this weekend. :)
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