shellyrene’s BodyBlog

heres the missing pic

I have heard that we should ‘visualize’ the way we want our body to look when we reach our goal…I decided to DREAM BIG…now, when I work out I will picture THIS as my end result…and if anyone doesnt think ill get there that will only make me work harder!!!Can anyone estimate the model’s approximate bodyfat percentage?Since my current bf is 49% I have alittle way to go…but DARE ME

even though I am tired I managed 45 minutes on the elliptical…lately Ive been doing closer to 60-75 minutes! I think part of the reason is because I forgot my ipod and its just not the same without it. I was near this guy though who had his on really loud so i just moved to HIS tunes. I started to mix up my workout with interval ‘bursts’ where I go between 80-90 rpms…then back to 60-65., and also going backward for a few minutes here and there works different nuscles. I LOOVE when I get really sweaty because its just good reminder that Im working hard.(to think I used to avoid exercising cuz I hated to sweat)

So, earlier today i was feeling pretty good and Im seeing positive changes but definitely NOT to the degree that I feel I should by now. Im wearing pants that fir good but I  stress. I will try to enjoy the journey before I reach the destination

today I came very close to my goal of 182.5-I was 183.2. So, not bad-less than 1 pound from goal. My new goal is 180 by May 1st. Today I wasnt able to go to the gym cuz I had to work and they close early on Sundays but I think my body could actually use alittle break. I began lifting LIGHT weights…I decided to work my biceps, triceps and shoulders avery other day but continue cardio everyday for 45min to an hour. I want to be balanced when Im done and not bottom heavy or pear shaped. I MISS the gym!!!BUt, Im glad I can have time tonite to go see gramma and grampa. Were going to get pizza which kinda sucks cuz I wanna be good…maybe we can change the plan to include something healthy. I like repsecting my body whereas before I was destructive to it. We need to treat our body with respect and kindness and it will repay us with good health and energy

yesterday I did a total of 2 1/2 hours on the elliptical. I think I have the cardio thing down now I have to start doing something with weight training. It will be a challenge though sice my back is soo messed up. But, I will start off using light weights and focus on my shoulders and arms. I took more progress pics last night and am not very happy. But, i am motivated,

SO, tonite I went to the gym  (I can’t believe Im getting hooked on going) then, when i got home I cooked dinner and made chicken, pasta and vegetables. I told myself I wouldnt eat too much pasta cuz thats my biggest weakness BUT…you guessed it…it was just soo good. Is that a result of a hard workout? the body craving carbs?? I know the differenc ebetween healthy carbs and the unhealthy ones but I just couldnt resist.

Im NOT getting discouraged but for the amount of exercise Ive been doing I should be down alot more than where Im at now. Paople are  starting to say they otice though but my pants are still fitting-only better. i was hoping by now they would be falling off me. Well, actually when I started the 16’s were getting tight so I probably was an offcial 18 but refused to buy that size. So, now my 16s are comfortable and I fit in some (tight) 14s. Not bad sinc emy overall goal is to get to a 9.
I will be posting new progress pictures very soon…Maybe this weekend even -even though my weight hasnt changed too much I am getting more toned.
No matter what, no matter how slow I am now really reigned to this new way of life …mainly makinf exercise a part of it and trying to continuously improve my diet. at least I havent made such drastic changes that i set myself up for failure like everyother time before this time. NOw I know the weight will continue to decrease as I have improved-I still have a long way to go ’til Im eating truly healthy but…one step at a time.