Cindy's journal

[cinmell]

Thanks Marcia! I know I really didn't "deserve" a loss this past week b/c I didn't really work. I had a crazy and lazy week. When I wasn't busy I didn't want to exercise and it was TOM but I usually stay on track for TOM. I don't know what happened to me.

But, today starts a new day and week so my goals today are to get back to exercise everyday and to stay within point range (strictly follow points).

Someone posted a link to find out what your BMI is and I'm supposed to be 20-25 and mine was 34.3 !!!! That's just another reason to get motivated to get back on track.

 

[cinmell]

Monday was a total waste. I woke up at 4:30 with a migraine that was just horrible. I took the imitrex to help and all it did was make me sick, literally. I was in bed most of the day, therefore, no exercise . On the other hand, I didn't eat much at all b/c I felt so terrible. Hopefully Tues will be better.

 

[lulu201]

A gentle for you this morning, Cindy. I hope your is gone today and you can take your time and ease into the day. Be kind to yourself.

Erin

 

[cinmell]

Thank you Erin! I'm feeling much better today. I did the 3 mile WATP and had some points left over. I want to go buy the FIRM sculpting system tomorrow because I want a change in my exercise routine, I'm sick of listening to Leslie! Hopefully I'll be able to find it at Target or WalMart b/c I dont' want to have to order it online b/c I don't want to wait for it to be delivered, I'm impatient .

 

[hlane]

Cindy,

Glad to see you're feeling better!

Holly

 

[marsh0013]

hey cindy, good luck with the firm series. i know lots of girls around here absolutely love them! and i don't know how much of leslie i could handle either. i've done the 3 mile tape less than 5 times, and she bugs me

 

[cinmell]

Thanks for stopping by everyone, I really appreciate it!

Well I bought FIRM Body Sculpting Series. I tried and remember just how uncoordinated I am . I made thru approx. 25 minutes of the tape then watched the rest of it to see what was in store for me tomorrow. Even though I didn't' finish it, my thighs and back are kind of sore. I also did the 1 mile WATP to get a little more movement in for the day. Points are going great today and they were great yesterday too.

 

[DoeWDW]

Cindy, you've really been struggling the past few months, haven't you? But you're still losing, even if it's slowly, and you sound like you're getting back in the groove!

I keep hearing such good things about the FIRM, so keep posting your progress, OK?

You're doing great, Cindy! You're building healthy habits that will last you a lifetime! This isn't a race - try to enjoy the journey as you learn what works for you.

 

[marsh0013]

hey cindy, i'm very proud of you for trying out a new tape! and you may feel like you're uncoordinated now, but i'm sure that over time, you'll get those moves down. it's just a matter of getting used to doing new things

great job sticking to your points too!

hope you have another great day today

 

[cinmell]

Points went really well today. I did the 2 mile WATP and Today I tried the FIRM AB Sculpt video and I loved it! I could really feel it. Unlike the cardio sculpt I tried yesterday, I was able to finish the tape. Tomorrow is weigh day so I'm curious to see how it will go since I had a pretty decent week with points and got back to exercise and drinking lots of water.

 

[cinmell]

Today is weigh day and I'm down 1.6 lbs from last week. This brings my total loss to 30 pounds and I have slightly over 12 pounds to lose to reach my next mini goal of my 2nd 10% loss. I added an ab tape yesterday to my exercise routine and boy can I feel it. I can feel it when I laugh and even go to sit down! I'm heading out to buy some weights to add to my exercise regimine.

Today I plan on doing either the 2 or 3 mile watp along with the ab sculpt firm video and I plan to stay on target with points.

**Edited to add:

I did the ab sculpt and the 1st half (lower body) of the body sculpt today. This was the first time I tried the body sculpt tape and now I've done (attempted) all three from the BSSI. I like the ab and the body sculpt, the cardio is going to take me a while to get used to but I'm up for it!

 

[marsh0013]

cindy, congrats on that 1.6 pounds!!! and now your total loss is 30!! goodness girl, you're doing so great

that ab sculpt video sounds like it really got those muscles working! the fact that you can feel it today, that's really a good thing . hehe, i know it's hard to "enjoy" pain, but i actually do love it the day after a good workout when i can feel it. kinda validates the workout for me. maybe i'm jsut crazy

keep up the great work sweetie, that next 10% goal is in sight! have a great day today

 

[DoeWDW]

Cindy, there's 30 pounds less of you!!!

Sounds like you're enjoying your new FIRM tapes! Maybe your body is too used to WATP?

I've done a little reading from the beginning of your journal. You've been journaling since July. You have been building good eating into your daily habits! Even when you slip up, you realize it and you come back to eating healthy. You're doing a great job Cindy!!

Now that warmer temperatures are on the way, it should get easier to shed the weight. I think our bodies hang onto the weight over the winter and don't want to let it go. I bet the scale will be moving more in the near future for you!!

 

[cinmell]

Thank you for your support and encouragement Doreen and Marcia!

I did the 2 mile WATP Express and the FIRM ab sculpt today. I took the weekend off b/c I didn't want to push it with the sculpt videos and I was a little sore. Points have actually been ok. I just wish I didn't have to follow some type of "diet" because I get tired of keeping track of eveything I eat or drink.

 

[marsh0013]

hey cindy, i know it's hard and often frustrating to have to journal *everything* that you eat and drink. but i hope knowing that this is helping you to become a healthier you will make you stick to it. if you feel the need though, take a couple days off from writing everything down, just try to make good choices, and see how you feel from that. you gotta find what works for you

hope today goes well for you

 

[cinmell]

I did the 3 mile WATP express and the FIRM Ab Sculpt. I did great with points, even have a couple left over. I plan to try the cardio sculpt again tomorrow, hopefully I can do a little more than of the tape than the first time I tried it.

 

[DoeWDW]

Cindy, good luck with that cardio sculpt workout today!

I actually took a week off from writing down all my food and eating strict low-carb. I was just feeling too overwhelmed. I realized that I LIKE the structure of my eating plan. I guess it's like going on vacation - it's always nice to go somewhere else for a little while, but it's also nice to come home. I feel like my eating plan is home, comfortable & familiar. If you need a little time off, take it - whether it's a day or a week - but treat it as a vacation, rather than a permanent change.

Hang in there, Cindy!

 

[cinmell]

Hi Doreen,
I think I will take a day off from tracking but I will be mindful I'm what I'm eating and how much and see how it goes. I'll off to try the cardio sculpt!

 

[cinmell]

I did the ab sculpt yesterday and Monday along with watp because I was not ready to try the cardio or body sculpt again. I finally tried the cardio sculpt this morning and I finished it! I don't have it mastered, far from it but on the moves where I would get stuck or uncoordinated I just marched/walked in place or just concentrated on the leg movements and didn't bother with the arms which made it easier to follow. I did the 2 mile WATP in the afternoon. It was another good point day. I probably won't have time for exercise tomorrow so I think I'll try the Body Sculpt on Friday which has been the biggest challenge FIRM tape for me.

 

[cinmell]

I took the day off yesterday because I had a couple of appoints and to give my muscles a break from Wed.

I did the AB Sculpt early this am and my goal for today was to do the Body Sculpt tape. I put the tape in and 15 minutes into I realized that I put the cardio sculpt in instead of the body one so I stayed with it, but only half way thru. I've been developing a cold and I started coughing and felt a little heavy in my chest so I decided to stop and take it easy.

Today is weigh day and I lost .60 of a pound. I was hoping for at least a full pound loss because I had a good exercise and point week but I'll take the -.60 loss. Hopefully next week will be a little more of a loss.