This week (and future weeks) I am changing things up! I am linking up with Mandi over at Debonair Bandit
It has been 10 weeks since I started working out 3 (and then eventually 4) times a week.
I hav been so frustrated with myself lately, I haven’t lost any weight. My pants are getting too big, and I’ve lost inches. But my scale isn’t budging, it’s heartbreaking. I know it has to do with A) I eat when I’m stressed B) portion control sucks C) someone has to eat all those stinkin treats so that Teag doesn’t.
Now for pictures.
This was after the first time I ever really worked out. The week of my birthday, February 2012.
this is exactly a month after starting, still at 3 times a week. And no, I didn’t get lighter, Rich changed the light bulbs to fluorescents.
This is today, 10 weeks in. Being cray-cray.
The past couple weeks have been crazy, hormones (NOT PREGNANT!), stress, potty training, teething, ear infections and Rich working over time, has really made it hard for me to even want to exercise.
My workout schedule is
Wed: indoor cycling
Thurs: TRX
Fri: indoor cycling
Sat: Elite mix (circuit, hit*, trx & yoga)
I’m pretty proud of myself, doing the TRX we do a side plank, plank, side plank combo. Usually I have to have my one hand balancing myself. For the past week, I’ve been able to do it without balancing myself! It was a HUGE deal as I had set a goal of being able to do it by June! IT’S MAY. Go me!
MENU TIME!
Monday
B: pancakes
L: salad
S: piggies in a blanket (ohhh yea)
Tuesday
B: scrambled eggs
L: Salad
S: Burgers and salad
Wednesday
B: cereal
L: homemade pizza
S: spicy chicken wraps with salad
Thursday
B: cereal
L: leftovers
S: Honey Lime chicken enchiladas
Friday
B: baked oatmeal
L: soup and sandwiches
Saturday
B: whatever Rich wants to make
L: leftovers
S: Thai peanut saute with homemade sriracha
Sunday
B: cereal
L: MOTHERS DAY!
S: Mama’s DAY!
Snacks: smoothies, popcorn, popsicles.
What is on your menu for the week?
*Hit is this crazy cardio class, I basically hate it. It is so hard. BUT I DO IT!)
Wow good for you girl!!! You look amazing! I loved the pictured and seeing how much progress you have made! Good for you! Keep it up. It’s working for ya!
Thanks Mandi!
The reason you aren’t losing weight is because you are building muscle (and strength-which is more important than being skinny!!). Muscle is more dense than fat, therefore on a scale it “weighs” more. Your trainer should have explained that to you when you started working out. If you only look at the # on the scale, you may be disappointed, you need to focus on how you look, how you feel, the energy you have and your moods when you exercise. That is a better measure than the scale anyday. Keep working hard and you’ll see the results!
I am SO proud of you!!!!
Thanks Angela!