I started the great weight loss/fitness challenge last Wednesday and I can say I am doing really well. I lost 4 pounds in the first week due to some minor calories counting errors. Now I am actually eating enough in the day to lose weight and still feel energized, which is good cause I am have spend every day exercising at least 30 minutes. I have been rotating between pilates, cardio, and weight training. On days I stay home I switch between pilates and cardio, and days I go to campus I switch between riding the stationary bike for at least 30 minutes or doing an intensive weight training with my classmate who used to be a personal trainer. Our first session was yesterday, and it lasted two hours because there are three of us that rotate on the machines. Each time I push myself in any of the exercises I get pretty sore, but it is a good sore and I can still function.
Although I don't see the pounds instantly melting away like I magically want them to, I can tell a difference because I actually HAD to wear a belt today. If I can keep up this pace though (the healthy one not the 4 pounds a week) I should easily make my goals by the end of April. I can also reach my toes on the V stretch the first time, so that is getting better too.
Friday, February 13, 2009
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Weight Loss/Fitness Goals
Remember when you were a freshman in college and you gained the "Freshman 15?" Well in grad school that happens again, each and every semester it feels like. The constant reading and writing leaves little time for exercise for most of us. Plus the food choices on our side of campus are not the greatest unless you want everything with mayo or dressings. (Which I like, but not this much.)
I came up with the idea of having a competition of grad students against the department faculty to try to lose weight or get in shape. Today was the weigh in. I must say that my BMI was higher than I expected. Within the healthy range, but just barely. My measurements were also higher than I thought.
So I have to come up with my goals and I figured if I write them down for my family and friends to see it will add more pressure. By April 27 I want to:
1. Lose 10 pounds or drop two pant sizes which ever comes first.
2. I want to have a tone body, or at least be on my way.
3. I want to be flexible again. I can still touch my toes, but not on the first try. I used to be able to lay my palms on the floor. I want that again.
4. I want to routinely exercise at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes or more. Both cardio and strength will be my focus.
5. I want to be able to run again without needing my inhaler.
I will periodically give updates on my progress.
I came up with the idea of having a competition of grad students against the department faculty to try to lose weight or get in shape. Today was the weigh in. I must say that my BMI was higher than I expected. Within the healthy range, but just barely. My measurements were also higher than I thought.
So I have to come up with my goals and I figured if I write them down for my family and friends to see it will add more pressure. By April 27 I want to:
1. Lose 10 pounds or drop two pant sizes which ever comes first.
2. I want to have a tone body, or at least be on my way.
3. I want to be flexible again. I can still touch my toes, but not on the first try. I used to be able to lay my palms on the floor. I want that again.
4. I want to routinely exercise at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes or more. Both cardio and strength will be my focus.
5. I want to be able to run again without needing my inhaler.
I will periodically give updates on my progress.
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