Cristin’s BodyBlog

I have to admit, the last 2 days I haven’t really followed the BFL exercise plan, but regardless I’m down 2.4 lbs.  Not too shabby.  I’m actually eating more than I was too!  Anyway my friend & I made a pact that if we lose 10 lbs by July 26th we get a free eating day.  I know BFl allows one every week, but I’m not using them.  It’s actually easier if I don’t.  I find myself not wanting to go back on diet if I splurge.  So anyway, I’m well on my way to meeting my goal.  My BFL goal is 25 lbs.  Long term goal is to hit 150 by the middle of October.  I know that one is a stretch, but I’m trying it anyway.  It’s approx 19 weeks away & that would mean right now I need to lose a total of 3.25 lbs a week.  That won’t stop me though.  Going to try for it anyway.  Overall I’ve been pretty happy with my progress.  Even when I’ve gained some I’ve been going back down.  the general trend has been to lose weight so that’s my main purpose right now.  I figure once I get down to 150’s I can worry about bulking and gaining muscle but losing body fat is most important.  That would leave me with approx. 20-25 lbs to lose between Jan-May 2009.  Next week I start training 2 days a week with my friend.  We’ll be doing cardio & abs…God help me.  lol  Those are the areas I need the most push in.  Then in Jan. if at all possible I would like to start going to the gym.  Now being a stay home mom & a farm owner, I have no clue how I’m going to do this, but guess I’ll figure it out. lol  Sorry this is long, but thought I’d spell out my long term plan.  Mostly to keep myself focused but so you can see what I’m doing too.  On a positive note, I’m starting to get lots of comments from people who are noticing my transformation!  That’s very encouraging to me!  Have a wonderful day!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted.  I’ve had an insane couple weeks and have gotten off the wagon for a bit due to time constraints.  So I had an increase in weight.  I’m on the ball today & excited to start the Body for Life challenge!  This is great short term goal in my journey to my first show next May. 

I have ordered a copy of Body for Life, a set of calipers to measure body fat & also the myotape.  I have been hearing wonderful things about BFL.  Can’t wait to get the book and see what’s in it.  Thanks Capt. Ahab for pointing me towards it! =)  Maybe this program will break me thru the plateau I seem to be stuck in right now. 

Otherwise, the scale is still bouncing up & down within a half pound everyday.  Time to change things up and try a new approach for a little bit.  I did a lot of lifting around here yesterday just doing work on the farm… including a 3 sided box that was made out of green 2X8’s and was 24 FEET long.  Had to lift & carry that at my chin level.  Can’t tell you what it weighed, but that thing was HEAVY!  So I know I got a decent weight lifting session in.  Granted much less stylish than being at a gym using fancy equipment, but effective anyway lmao.  Hope everyone has a great week! =) 

Well I’ve been trying to be good & keep at it even though the scale is yo-yoing on me right now.  I changed up my workout schedule a bit midweek, so we’ll see if that isn’t enough to get me going again.  Otherwise I haven’t had any measurement changes this week so I’m just here working on it.  Did abs & legs today…boy do I feel it.  Ugh!  I wish this wasn’t such a long process.  I was told to try either hydroxycut or Lipo6.  That said I’m a bit afraid to take anything.  I knwo it’ll help speed up the weight loss, but am very concerned I’ll experience some sort of cardiovascular side effect.  Still not sure about them though…would love to hear any opnions you all have on that.  =) 

Ok I’m pretty frustrated right now with my progress.  I feel like last week was a wasted week.  I’ve been cruisin right along losing pounds & inches.  Last week I ended up only losing .6lb and no inches.  Maybe it’s hormone related, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t frustrated.  All that work & effort for .6  lb?!?!!?  UGH!  Anyway, I’m back at it another week & still determined.  Just annoyed I didn’t do better.  Maybe it’s the perfectionist in me but I wanted to see something! lol  Not only that it leaves me with a sense of failure that I don’t like and makes me wonder if I’ll be able to ake my goal.  how many more weeks will I have like this?  SIGH. 

Been a couple days since I’ve posted but not a lot going on.  Been doing my workouts & eating right…except yesterday.  I had the worst chocolate cravings, but I was proud of myself.  I allowed myself fat free, sugar free fudgesicles @ only 40 cal each.  It did give me a smaller loss today than I probably would have had, but what are you going to do?  Some days are just like that I guess.  Overall I feel pretty good knowing I didn’t turn to candy bars or other stuff.  What I splurged on was the least of the 2 evils.  Otherwise I’m hanging tough, having pretty good success & enjoying the ride.  Hope everyone can stay cool out there…it’s going to be a scorcher in NY today.  UGH!  Thanks for the support! =) 

Ok as you know I’ve been working hard, well today I struck gold.  I’m down 17 lbs now so I decided to dig thru the closet & see what fit me now that didn’t before.  To my shock & surprise I found a LOT of stuff!  Obviously I realize I have a long road yet but this little bit of MEASURABLE success has me more pumped up than ever.  I cannot wait to be in the best shape of my LIFE!  The other golden part is now my family is trying to eat healthier too!  That’s just the sugar free icing on the fat free/sugar free cake!  ROFLMAO  =) 

Well I’ve been moving right along with the diet & exercise.  I’m down over 15lbs & my measurements are dropping like crazy.  WOOHOO.  I also have my diet partner back.  She started her training & diet yesterday for her figure show in October.  So I am so excited.  We’ve already made plans to work out together in a couple weeks too.  While I realize I still have a long way to go yet, I also think this goal is more realistic than I originally thought it’d be.  The diet is no problem to stick to.  Exercise is harder than the diet, but I’m working thru it.  I want this so much I can almost taste it!  Nothing major to report but just reaffirming my committment to this goal I’ve set for myself.  Total body measurements at this point have dropped by 12.75" since I’ve started & 3" since 5-26-2008!!! So I’m seeing great results even though my scale isn’t moving tons. 

Thanks again to everyone who gave me input!

Breakfast - 1/2c oatmeal with 1/8 c raisins or 1 egg & 4 egg whites

midmorning - whey & 1 serving of nuts

lunch 4-6 oz lean meat, 1 c veggies or large salad w/low fat italian, 1/2c brown rice or 4 oz sweet potato

afternoon - whey w/ small apple, pear or a few strawberries

dinner - 4-6 oz lean meat, 1c steamed veggies

evening - small serving of protein if needed