Cruncholi
Cathlete
Hi Cathe and All Friends-in-Fitness!
My sweet boyfriend shocked me yesterday with his marriage proposal! Of course I said "YES!" We would like to get married the last weekend of October (if we can organize the wedding that quickly).
For our wedding, I would like to be at the same weight and size that I was when we met five years ago. I felt the best then about myself and thought I looked good in my clothes. So, what is the best way for me to get there?
Here are my stats: When we met, I was 140 lbs., 5'6", and my bodyfat was about 22%. Now I 153 lbs, and the last time my sister checked my bodyfat in November it was about 28%.
As you might remember, I had gained a lot of weight during 3 years in law school and started exercising again last January, when I was at 168 lbs. and 32% bodyfat. Now I have been at my current weight for about 4 months--I guess that qualifies as a plateau that I want to break.
My most recent 6-week rotation was the PS series one time per week, Circuit Max once per week, and 2.5 - 3 additional hours of mixed cardio (including mostly running/walking, step, and kickboxing). I decided last week would be my last week with that rotation, although I was still seeing results and was still sore after each workout (just needed a change).
This morning would normally have been my PS LA morning, but I did MIC instead, thinking I need to increase my cardio to get the weight off. I was thinking of doing another 6-week rotation including MIC once a week, MIS once a week, I-Max (!@#$%^&*) once a week, Power Hour once a week, and running with my dog. But I would appreciate some feedback on that.
My eating is okay, but could be better. I don't like junk food too much, except I am a stress eater of chocolate and candy while at work. I have been trying to cut back on that and replace it with nuts/raisins and more nutritious snacks.
Sorry this was so long winded, but as you can probably tell, I am excited, and want to look and feel my best for our wedding day! What do you suggest?
Thanks so much for your attention!
Linda
My sweet boyfriend shocked me yesterday with his marriage proposal! Of course I said "YES!" We would like to get married the last weekend of October (if we can organize the wedding that quickly).
For our wedding, I would like to be at the same weight and size that I was when we met five years ago. I felt the best then about myself and thought I looked good in my clothes. So, what is the best way for me to get there?
Here are my stats: When we met, I was 140 lbs., 5'6", and my bodyfat was about 22%. Now I 153 lbs, and the last time my sister checked my bodyfat in November it was about 28%.
As you might remember, I had gained a lot of weight during 3 years in law school and started exercising again last January, when I was at 168 lbs. and 32% bodyfat. Now I have been at my current weight for about 4 months--I guess that qualifies as a plateau that I want to break.
My most recent 6-week rotation was the PS series one time per week, Circuit Max once per week, and 2.5 - 3 additional hours of mixed cardio (including mostly running/walking, step, and kickboxing). I decided last week would be my last week with that rotation, although I was still seeing results and was still sore after each workout (just needed a change).
This morning would normally have been my PS LA morning, but I did MIC instead, thinking I need to increase my cardio to get the weight off. I was thinking of doing another 6-week rotation including MIC once a week, MIS once a week, I-Max (!@#$%^&*) once a week, Power Hour once a week, and running with my dog. But I would appreciate some feedback on that.
My eating is okay, but could be better. I don't like junk food too much, except I am a stress eater of chocolate and candy while at work. I have been trying to cut back on that and replace it with nuts/raisins and more nutritious snacks.
Sorry this was so long winded, but as you can probably tell, I am excited, and want to look and feel my best for our wedding day! What do you suggest?
Thanks so much for your attention!
Linda
Ruth 
