MAMAVATION MONDAY: (a day late) Workouts, the scale and goals

I have been keeping up with my workouts and really enjoying all that Bob Harper offers, I haven't found a workout yet that I haven't liked.  They are all such a good calorie burning, muscle tiring, sweat inducing workout!

I haven't really enjoyed the scale.  While I don't see the scale number going down, I feel a change in my body.  I feel I am getting stronger and my waistline on my jeans are a little looser.  I was starting to get really discouraged about the lack of changes in the numbers on the scale but I just have to keep moving and knowing that eventually, I will see a change. 

My goals for this week:  Keep moving!  I want to work out every single day.  I may be taking advantage of the warmer weather again and go running everyday after I drop Lincoln off at school.  I can stop at the track and get in at least 3 miles everyday.  I want to get my time down on a 5K so this should help me do just that.  I am going to try to continue to eat healthy.  I know that I will be eating more on Thanksgiving day so I am vowing not to feel guilty about that.  If I work hard all week, it will be okay.  I will just work harder after I eat.  I will have plenty of time to get in a good, hard workout on Thursday morning to help offset some of the calories and we may be having a dance-off when we get together on Thanskgiving day!

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MAMAVATION MONDAY: Finished Week 1, Working Out, Weigh-In and Moving Forward

 

 

Okay, I finished Week one of the 2 week Bob Harper Live challenge through Mamavation!  I feel great and I think I am learning some things as far as workouts go. 

 

I have pushed myself every single day to get in a workout and really put forth the effort to get as much out of each workout as possible.  I have sweat everyday and been sore everyday and that is how I know that I am doing well.  If I wasn't sore, I would know that I wasn't working hard enough.

 

I will post my stats at the end to show my progress, I am really pleased so far with my progress!

 

Bob Harper really has great workouts and I am enjoying them.  On the days when a new circuit is not released, I love going in and checking out the Team Bob workouts and finding one that I want to try.  I have found some that I plan on doing and some that I want to do again.  I also really love the recipes.  I tried one lunch on Saturday and it was good.  I hope to try several more through the next month. 

 

Moving forward, my goal is to continue on with the workouts, continue to eat healthy and just be mindful of what I am doing or not doing so that I can benefit the most from this opportunity.

 

 

STATS:

 

Starting Weight: 143.7lbs.                                  After Week 1:  141.9lbs.

Arms: L 11.5" R 11.5"                                        Arms: L 11"  R 11"

Waist:  34in.                                                        Waist:  33in.

Hips: 37.5in.                                                        Hips: 37.5in.

Thighs: L 22, R 22                                               Thighs: L22, R 22

 

I am happy with the results so far, I am actually surprised, quite frankly, I didn't think I would notice such a difference so soon.  I thought that maybe after the two weeks, maybe I would lose a pound or two but to lost almost 2 pounds after only one week.  I'm excited and I can't wait to see what the results are after the challenge is over and then again after a month!  I am motivated and ready to really kick some butt!!

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MAMAVATION MONDAY: Week 1, Day 1 Thoughts

 

Today marks Week 1, Day 1 of the 2 week challenge and I just finished my first workout provided by Bob Harper, trainer on The Biggest Loser.  I really didn't know what to expect.  I looked at the circuit outline and watched the demo videos to make sure that I would do the exercises correctly. I made it through the entire workout but it was tough!!

 

When you look at the exercise, they arent' anything complex or not crazy enough to confuse you, they start off pretty simple...looking.  By the third set of the Part B workout, I was exhausted and not sure if I could pull it off.  I did and I feel great.  I know, for a fact, that I will be sore later or tomorrow but it is well worth it.  I am worth it. 

 

I am doing this challenge for me.  I want to change my body, my life, my health.  I don't have any health problems right now but I am not getting younger.  I want to work hard now to live a lifestyle that leads to problem free health. I want to show my kids that it is important to take care of ourselves and do what we can to stay healthy and fit. 

 

I took my starting weight and measurements and I'm hoping to see improvements at the end of the next two weeks.  I know I will feel better.

 

We aren't required to announce our starting measurements but I am:

 

10/29/12

Weight: 143.9lbs.

Arms: L 11.5, R 11.5

Waist: 34

Hips: 37.5

Thighs: L 22, R 22

 

I can't believe I just did that!!  Ack for accountability! ;)