Firm Check in Week 18

[gadizlover]

Hey Firmies- just checking in- Only did Treadmill tonight- 35 mins- I know that doesn't sound like a lot - but our TM is an old one with a stationary incline - so its like walking uphill constantly- I like to raise and lower the speed to mix up the work out.

I couldn't stand it anymore- so I took a trip to Target tonight and I am the proud owner of a Fanny Lifter and 3 Sculpt tapes- I guess this is the BSS1? Set. They also had Complete Aerobics and Weight Training with the Fitness tapes- have seen that one mentioned before, so I got that one too. Now I get to meet some more instructors!

I don't know which one to do first- I know I will do Calorie Killer on Sunday so I can try it with some of the right equipment- I'll continue to use the Broomstick for stability- I'm not ready for any weight yet.

Lisa- I agree with Kim- try out Calorie Killer and see what you think. I'm no expert at what the other tapes are like- but I see it as being doable (eventually LOL for me)- and sounds like you have mastered other tapes. And way to go on the push ups- I'm not sure I can do a girlie pushup yet! Have a feeling one of these tapes is gonna test that soon!

 

[luvmydogs]

<------------- Luvmydogs sits and waits for Lisa's Calorie Killer review...

 

[sm4987]

Hello firmies. I did Super Cardio Mix. I chose workouts with Jennifer and Allie. If you haven't done this tape, it is interesting. I had to buy a weighted ball for use with some of the segments and all I can say is wow. I though Allie was going to make me Then I did lower body sculpt 1 with Lisa. Gee I don't know which one was worse or was it just bad doing both today Oh well I feel great although my legs feel like rubber.

Well everyone have a great day. (I'll let them jump cause I can't move at the moment )

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi all!

I was scheduled to do CAWT with Emily, but I ran out of time this morning. Instead I did Cardio Sculpt Blaster with Lisa. I really want to get Super Body Sculpt and Super Cardio Sculpt too. I keep reading really good reviews of these tapes. I think I have the titles of them right....

Have a great Saturday!

Tracy

P.S. Kim... I loved your last post. Cute!

 

[ZerasPride]

Okay, I've only got a few minutes but I had to post for those that are impatiently waiting for my review, yes, I'm talking about you Kim!

I decided not to watch it first and "just do it". It was a tough work out with a lot of different moves that I've never done before in a FIRM video. You guys know what? I LOVED IT!!! Yes, it was tough and yes I got frustrated at some parts. But I loved the phylos, basketball moves, the football huddle type stuff and even the kickboxing. Boy, there are a lot of leg presses in this one but I got through it!

I'm so proud of myself for not just assuming because it seems too difficult for someone else that it would be too hard for me! You guys believed in me and I know that helped me to have the strength to try it. Thanks so much for your support!

Also, I have another bit of happy news to share (drum roll here). I tried on a pair of size 14 stretch jeans at LB today and they fit! Yes, they were snug but I got them up, buttoned and zipped and even did the all important bend over and touch your toes thing. I walked out of that fitting room and looked at myself in the mirror (unfortunately I was alone) and thought of you guys standing behind me cheering! I can't believe it! I really can't. I'm even still over 200 pounds. I never thought I would fit into a size 14 before onederland but here I am!

Again, thanks to each and everyone of you FIRM-sisters for your help, support and most importantly for believing me when I was doubting my own ability! We are strong individually but we are even stronger together ladies! What a special place WISH truly is!!!!!

Love and hugs to each of you!

 

[sm4987]

Lisa, that's wonderful. I knew you could do the workout. And trying on a pair of 14 jeans, you go girl. Who needs that scale again?????

 

[luvmydogs]

OH YES LISA!!! I am so happy for you! We all knew you could do it and deep down you knew it, too! I am thrilled beyond words to hear that you've stepped out of your comfort zone (not just on this occasion--think how many times you've done this over the last few months!), and given yourself yet another chance to show how strong you are--mentally, physically and emotionally!

I know I'm sounding a little mushy here, but Lisa, every time I read a post like this it really gets to me. Before you go to sleep tonight, lie there and think about your accomplishments. I'm not just talking about just your losing weight or getting fit (which in and of themselves are amazing!), but all the things you've had to overcome to get to mindset at which you are now. You have a confidence level in your daily life that you have never had before, don't you? Do you say, "I can't do that" as much as you used to? I doubt it. Do you walk with a little more pride in your step? I bet you do. All of this comes from the fact that you have challenged yourself every single day over the last how many months and you have conquered everything in your path! You have realized that you need to celebrate all the victories in life, be they great or small, because even the small ones add up in the long run--boy do they add up big! You have given yourself permission to be important--many women keep their needs at the bottom of the heap. You have changed your LIFESTYLE--realizing that if you were to only eat and exercise intelligently and consistently temporarily, that your results would be just that--temporary. You validate yourself every single day by the smart choices you make concerning your health and well-being. You have experienced the "lightbulb moment"--and you are running with it! You are the world's biggest winner!

I've told you so many times that when I read your posts, I relive so many of the feelings I had during my weight loss and fitness journey. This is one of those times. I'm sitting here SMILING MY BIGGEST SMILE for you, and wishing so hard that I could give your GORGEOUS SIZE 14 self a hug! I can't put into words how honestly and deeply proud of you I am. The world's biggest CONGRATULATIONS to you, my WISH Sis!

XOXO Lisa!

 

[ZerasPride]

Good evening FIRMies!

This is not a good day for me but I came here and read the posts from Sheree and Kim and I almost started bawling my eyes out.

Sheree - thanks so much for mentioning that stupid scale. You are so right that I don't need it. Know what it said to me this morning? It said, "hey fatso, you're still fat. I'm not gonna go down one more pound for you. In fact, I'm gonna go up on you 1/2 pound. How'd you like them apples!" I know that sounds silly but when I saw that half pound gain for the week, that's what I felt like the scale was saying. Gaining weight means I'm a loser and not in a good way either. I know I'm having a pity part and I'll try to stop it but I'm a bit down and frustated right now. Thanks so much for supporting me and believing in me. I just don't understand how I can fit into a size 14 jeans, still be over 200 pounds and then have a gain this week. I exercise like a fiend. Oh well . . .

Kim - truly your words made tears well up in my eyes. Your support and encouragement has been instrumental to me getting this far. Knowing that you did it spurs me to believe that I can do it. Getting on the scale this morning and having it mock me with 1/2 pound gain made me very sad and frustrated. I make good food choices 99.9% of the time, I exercise like there's no tomorrow, even doing all difficult work outs for the past month and adding calorie killer to my rotation and how am I rewarded? With a half pound gain. Anyway, I truly do value your opinions and your support of my weight loss journey. Hugs to you!!!!

I'm truly happy that I'm laying off the scale for a month starting July 5th. The scale can't be an accurate reflection of where I am now emtionally or physically. I had a friend say to me just yesterday that it doesn't appear that I have any jiggle or visible fat on my face, neck or shoulders. I get so many compliments and then there is that size 14 jeans I could fit into.

I did measure myself and over the past 30 days I've lost another 7 inches bringing my total inches lost to close to 60. I should be happy about that but I can think of is this stupid half pound gain. I'll get over it and you each are instrumental in that process. Again, thanks to each of you!

Oh, I almost forgot to list my exercise for the day: I did super cardio sculpt with Nancy (eat a burger) Tucker. Thanks for listening to my pity party everyone.

 

[sm4987]

Lisa, stay encouraged. I have those times too. I actually brought a size 10 dress the other day. It fits like a second skin. Then I step on the scale and it won't budge. I don't get it either. I have exercised for the last 7 days straight, but took today off to stretch. I don't believe the scale is a true reflection of who we are and what we look like. It is just another measurement. We get angry when it doesn't say what we want, and that is not something we can change. What does have to change is our minds. I'm working hard to change mine, I know that you will change yours. You have done so great, don't let something that you just step on mess that all up.


I took a rest day today, but tomorrow, I'm back on it.

 

[luvmydogs]

Oh Lisa! I am so sorry you're having a bad day! It certainly isn't indicative of all your hard work and dedication!

I'll try to keep this as short as possible, as I believe my incessant ramblings may irritate most readers of this thread!

Once again, I am you! There were several times when that DANG SCALE betrayed all the hard work that I was doing. There were three times where I had plateaus that lasted 2-3weeks! AAAAAACK! Oh, I would get so angry and frustrated and felt like I was just going to forget about losing anymore weight! Why work so hard and consistently just to knocked off my high horse by that stupid scale! During those plateaus, I would gain and lose the exact same two pounds several times a week. My eating and exercise habits were immaculate, yet I'd see a two pound gain all in one day! Couple days later, it'd be gone, only to return again! It drove me crazy--a mixture of anger and sadness and resolution that I'd never lose another pound and that this whole weight loss dream was just that--a big, fat dream! These were all times that made me want to give up for good. It is just so frustrating to not see results when you have worked your tail off and not gone off your eating program!

I wish I could figure out why our bodies do what they do--all the experts in the world haven't been able to do that yet! I can only offer you the words of someone who has been there. If this is a plateau you're hitting, DO NOT let it discourage you. It happened to me, it's happened to so many others, and it's something you'll probably have to deal with at some time, also. They're not fair and they suck. It is how we deal with the self-defeating feelings that come along with these small setbacks that indicate how successful we'll be in the long run. And if your track record is at all indicative of how you'll confront this challenge, I have no worries! I think you have every right to feel yucky, angry, and betrayed! Why not? You're working so hard and yet you see something that doesn't at all represent your accomplishments. It's like a hamster in a wheel--run, run, run, but you're not anywhere other than the place you started! I think you're smart by giving up the scale for a while. As long as you're sticking to your program, you will be getting results--maybe they won't be shown by a number on a scale, but you will be getting stronger and more fit--The Incredible Shrinking Woman! And by the way, you must look absolutely fabulous! All that working out must have toned and tightened you up like nobody's business! I couldn't fit into size 14's until I was @ 175 pounds!!! You must look maaaahhhhvelous!

Put away that scale for a while, WISH Sis! Take away it's power! And there's nothing wrong with a little pity party once in a while! I know your attitude--you'll snap right out of it and get back to work! You are an example to me. You are my "SHERO", too!

Love & Hugs, Lisa!

 

[MelanieC]

Hey guys,
I am so sorry I haven't been on much lately. I still haven't been able to get back into the swing of things. I am going to try again this week to get back into it. Darn it all! I know once I get back on track it will all fall into place. You guys are the greatest and I have missed posting and having FIRM fix.