Our Trip to Israel Aug. 2010
At Rosh Hanikra
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Finally!----- 204lbs!-- Down 109lbs!
Finally! There has been movement on the scale! I guess I shouldn't be so surprised, I just had to cut back on my carbs and increase my protein, DUH! I had been eating bread a lot more than I should have been and not paying attention to my snacking so I decided after last weeks post that I would be more conscientious of my choices. I have been making sure my meals are simple: Protein and a vegetable. We have eaten great as a family this week and it feels awesome! For an update on last weeks yoga class: Holy Cow! That "fundamental" class kicked my ass. Never having taken a class before, I wasn't sure what to expect. So I just went in, found a spot at the back and chatted with a lady next to me that looked like she knew what she was doing. I told her it was my first time and she told me not to worry, that I would be able to follow along. So the instructor came in, put on some relaxing music and turned off the lights. I will admit I felt very self-conscious at first. But that went away as the class went on. I was so surprised at my ability. I was able to do things that I honestly never thought I could do, although I have always had very good balance and am pretty flexible. Don't ask me the name of the poses because, frankly, all I could catch was 'downward dog'. I was good at that! LOL ! But it really was easy enough to follow, although I had to watch her the whole time, so I really didn't get the benefit of the "relaxing" yoga experience. I had looked around and it was apparent who practices on a regular basis. The class had lasted an hour and at the end of that hour, I was sweating profusely! I felt so strong. It was just what I needed, wasn't too difficult, but enough to work my muscles! Now ask me how I felt the next day.... I literally felt like I had been hit by a bus. My body--mostly my arms and upper body, was so sore. I worked muscles I never knew I had. I had a hard time doing ordinary things. Carrying Nadav down the stairs was difficult. If you know my son, he is not that light! It took a few days to "recuperate". So all in all my first experience was fantastic! So much that I am going again tonight!!! Peace out.
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i hear you about the runaway snacking thing... i don't know if this will help you too, but i just started this food tracking journal: http://www.everydayhealth.com/food-fitness/Journal and it's super handy because it adds up calories, fat, sodium, what have you, from common and name-brand food that's already in their system (or you can add in your own too). and it lets you set your own goals, calculates how many calories are burned through exercise for your height/weight, then balances the whole thing to let you know where you stand. it also helps you track how much water you drink, how many vitamins, etc. i'm a little hooked and it's only been a few days!
ReplyDeletebeing held accountable and trying to keep my numbers out of the red is something i can definitely use.
-"west springfield" nicole
You look great my dear. You are an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGreat to here you stuck through this and completed it. And just remember that building muscle isnt always a bad thing, even if your just trying to lost fat. In the long run, having more muscle burns a lot more calories, so they more you have, the more fat you could eventually lose. Maybe i'll look into doing this workout myself, I'm always done for some sore abs! :)
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