newlyfe’s BodyBlog

I sew and quilt. Hey, not everyone just works out all day; I’m well rounded ;0).  Anyway, I am noticing that even my hands are thinner.  I know my rings are slipping and I’ve already removed 4 links from my watch and now it’s loose again.  Some things you just don’t even think about when your headed to the gym.  I need to down size my bras a second time.  That ain’t always a god thing  when the boobs deflate but it does mean I’m losing back fat.  By the way my back workouts have been crazy.  I power through them with the trainer.

So let’s talk about yesterday’s leg/butte workout.  Did 4 sets of leg presses, 2 were at 320 lbs,  lunges across the room with 30 lbs.  I love the thing you lean over, lock your feet in and bend over and up tightening the butt. Then a couple other things.  I have strong legs but here is where most of the problem lies….in the thighs.  So many dimples…..so little time.          

Well, that cough up a lung should have been an indicator.  The coughing and low grade fever for a week lead me to the doctor Friday.  Turns out I have pneumonia.  Never been that sick before.  After Thursday mornings workout (there were 2 of us committed people in the gym Thanksgiving),  I literally could not breath.  I grabbed my granddaughter’s humidifier, which did wonders, and fulfilled my matriarc obligation of cooking for the family.   Anyway,  I was told no workouts…..WHAT!!!???!!!  I rolled around in bed yesterday but its a beautiful warm Florida morning and I am dying just to take a walk.  Family won’t let me.  Not very hungry so it’s been mostly protien shakes, egg whites and oatmeal.  I did have turkey and sweet potatoes.  When your not that hungry, it’ real easy to make better choices.  I really I hope I kick this quickly.  Hope this year strain of flu has not hit you all the same way. Peace. 

I was reading over my goals on my space realized I have surpassed them.   I based my goals on what has been typical of me in the past, what I saw as me being slim and I am based on my my overall look during my abult life.  So when I set my goals I set them based them on history and never thought I could actually…..  You know this journey, as I am sure for most of you that have been over weight is emtional.  I did leg extentions 2 days ago and was told the concentrate on the outer quads and I did and I can see the muscles contract…..WHAT??!!  I’ve only known "slim" even as a jock.  I’ve never known muscle definition.

Okay here is my workout program:

Day 1  Chest, Back, Abs

Day 2  Legs, Abs

Day 3  Shoulders, Arms

(Days rotate on the weekdays)

Thursdays are total off days which is the day after trainer visit.

Cardio 20-30 minutes after each workout and Sat/Sun (I go from 30 to 50 minutes)

I went to the All Forces Competition last night.  Very small showing of competitors.  I ain’t going to rag on anybody but I want to at least be in a competition where there are other competitors.  Some women won their class because they were the only ones in it.  So if I compete next year, and as I go to more shows, I get more inspired to do so, I want to be in a larger one to at least be compared to someone.  What fun is it to win and not be standing next to anyone.   I do love that bronze female trophy….I really want one.  I want to earn it and compete for it, not just show up.       

It’s Official…..50 pounds lost from the start of this journey.  My initial goal set last December was to lose 50 and get myself out the range of over weight on the weight chart.  174 pounds is the first number outside of that range.  YEA!!!  And an inch more off my waist…  So now, new goal is 160 pounds and to work on my strength.  Uhh!! I wrote down that number gotta stick to it now.  

Okay, I’m back in the game.  Down 3 pounds this past week, streamlined the meals.  All is going well.  You know the most hated place on earth for women….the store dressing room.  Had to shop today for a dress for a dinner show.  Had to go to a smaller size, yea!  But that’s was less a surprise as what looked back at me in the mirror.  I am so much slimmer.  I do need to tighten up the thighs, very loose. But I am happy so far.    

Okay, Is there any woman out that that feels me?  Based on my fitness studies, I measured my wrist and I am considered large frame.  I know that.  I wear an 11 ring, (well maybe 10 3/4 now).  So I may never see 145 lbs which was my original goal.  That was my weight before I ever had womanly hips.  Everything about me was flat.  So I say all this to say it’s difficult to set a real goal, weight loss goal when the number is not realistic.  Basically, it wll be easier to set goals in measurements and appearance.  How do I want to look, it won’t matter what the number on the scale is.  So why am I constantly getting on it……Good question.   It’s important more then ever to gather pictures of woman I want to model my body after.  Once I see I’m there, the number won’t matter.   

Emotional eating is a very real issue for some people and an issue I face.  I have kept up my cardio daily and eating good meals but this last week, along with protein shakes, fish, chicken and good veggies, I polished off a bag of chocolate/ peanut butter chips cookies.  I spread them out through the week but still not good.  It was like a week long cheat treat sprinkled into clean eat foods. And last night it was pizza, but I only do that once every 2 weeks. 

I am motivated enough to not want to get back to the weight I was.  That get’s me out the door walking and running regardless of what else goes on.  But I did feel like I was trying to fill a space with bad food.

Really have to find a new level of commitment when it comes to nutrition.  

My space is back up.  Long story but I won’t go there.  Where I will go is I was so excited about this site that it propelled my physical exercise and nutrition to another level.  This site is a strong motivator and all the comments and support out there……we all have our goals, dreams and aspirations for how we want to look and how we want our bodies to represent us.  Alot of us are on here because this journey is not as easy for us as it is naturally for others.  I appreciate the comments and the looking out and I really look forward to seeing you all meeting your goals, whether preparing for a contest or just meeting your on personal goals for health and appearance.  Continue the good work and stay motivated.

Peace