Daily Check-in
Good morning! I maintained my weight this week, and I am delighted because my cycle started today. It is excellent for me to get through PMS week without gaining weight. And my cycle surprised me again this month by arriving a few days early without sounding the PMS warning alarm. No cramps. No moodiness. No tears. Working out once a day with a rest day every week is blessing my body.
I did the second segment of Total Body Stretching again Thursday night. I enjoyed my rest day yesterday.
For treats yesterday, I enjoyed organic white corn tortilla strips with Hell on the Red mild party dip and an Organic Almond Smacker. Yummy!
After reading Cathe’s exciting news last night, I joined the 12-week challenge. I was on the fence about it because I am planning some weekend trips for June, but this is just what I need to keep me focused. Yes, I’m in and expecting an amazing transformation! I am fired up and more determined than ever to blast off the rest of this stubborn fat. I actually started my 12-week journey on Easter Sunday and will be completing my challenge around the 4th of July, so I am a week ahead of the group. This is the end of the first week for me. The whole week was a gentle warmup for me since I was easing back into Cathe’s workouts after a 10-day break.
This is my planned rotation for the first 3 weeks of this challenge (morning/evening):
Sunday - Cardio and Weights/Total Body Stretching 2
Monday - Cardio Kicks + Ab Hits (CTX Kickbox)/Total Body Stretching 2
Tuesday - Leaner Legs + cardio gliding (homemade circuit)/Total Body Stretching 2
Wednesday - IMAX2/Total Body Stretching 2
Thursday - Boot Camp/Total Body Stretching 2
Friday - rest
Saturday - Rhythmic Step + Ab Hits (Power Hour)/Total Body Stretching 2
I am 5'3" and currently weigh 185 pounds (down from my top weight of 260 pounds). My ultimate goal is 130 pounds. My body fat as determined by a personal trainer friend using skin fold calipers is 35 percent (down from 50 percent). My ultimate goal is 22-25 percent. I currently wear a size large top (down from a size 3X top) and size 14 jeans (down from size 28 jeans). Both are very snug. My ultimate goal is a size small top and petite size 8 jeans.
My 12-week challenge goals are:
Weight: 160 pounds (-25 pounds during the challenge for a total of -100 pounds)
Body Fat: 28 percent (-7 percent during the challenge for a total of -22 percent)
Size: size medium top and size 10 petite jeans (-1 top size and -2 jeans sizes during the challenge)
I would love to be able to do my first pike on my stability ball but may need to get closer to my ultimate goal weight first. I will keep trying though! I would also love to get through all the planks in CTX Kickbox without modifying or resting. My other fitness goal is to make it through the whole minute of dips in Boot Camp without resting. I will consider myself a success if I reach my weight and size goals by the 4th of July because I will still be 30 pounds overweight and may need to get to my goal weight before these fitness dreams become reality. The extra weight makes pikes, planks, and dips much more challenging!
My personal measurements are recorded in my personal journal. I will share pictures and measurements on the 4th of July. I will still be checking in here every morning as well as checking in with the 12-week group before I go to bed.
I’m in and ready for a wild ride! :7 Come along if you dare. Rhythmic Step is waiting for me. :7
Blessings,
Heather B.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).
