Shelley: Day 58 - Muscle Mania!
For those of you who don't know what I look like, the photo above is not me. I'm just not that fit. But it's inspiration. Thinspiration, if you will.
It's day 58 and I'm finally sliding down the scale again. I've been running at least five miles every day and doing 35-45 minutes of weight lifting. It's amazing to see muscles beginning to be visible again. I think I'm going to take measurements today so I can appreciate my changes since actual loss isn't going quickly but my body is really changing shape, which I care more about anyway.
I've been a little more relaxed with my food since I'm burning around 900 calories with exercise every day. I love exercise! Now that I'm getting fitter I just want more. I guess I just have an addictive personality but it's nice to see it used for good instead of unhealthy weight gain.
I'm down 26.7 Lbs! I would have loved to be down more by now but I'm pretty satisfied with the changes in my body. In another couple pounds I'll be below the 200 mark which is important since I've never been that heavy without being pregnant.
I'm committed to continuing this program for however long it takes to get down to size. Katie, I'm dying to hear how it's going. Cindy, I'd love to hear how you're doing too and Amy, I swear I will call soon to get you set up! Sorry, I'm such a flake!
Today's Breakdown:
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BMR CALC: (1712+953, the app doesn't exactly have a way to enter my exercise so I just try to get close but this is what it actually was today)- 1,608= 1,057 Deficit for today. (3,800 calories= 1Lb)
TODAY'S TIP: Inspiration helps! I've put a photo of myself from long ago (before 10 years of marriage, 3 kids, including twins, and five moves including two inter-state moves) on my fridge. That way, before I eat, I'm reminded why I'm trying so hard. Working out helps too because it feels stupid to undo so much hard work by eating junk or mindless eating. I've been on a sushi binge lately and thanks to my working out I've been careful to only get the least calorie damaging kinds. Photos work best for me, but whatever it is that keeps you going, keep it close. I used to have a friend that had a saying on her desk at work, "Nothing Tastes Better Than Being Thin.". I think of that a lot when I'm tempted to reach for a cookie or something else that I don't really want to eat but will because I'm a grazer. Another one I like is, "A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips!". Which for me is soooooooo true. All my fat goes straight to my middle and hips. I look pregnant when I'm just fat and having someone ask when you're due doesn't really do much for the self esteem when the answer is nearly two years ago. . .(Yes, someone really asked me that. Not, are you expecting, but when are you due, they were so sure I was pregnant. I get this from my mom, this is where genetics sucks). I also like to use others for inspiration. That's why I'm doing this blog. So I can be held accountable and also revel in my success! If this blog helps anyone else get inspired to live a healthy life, then all the better! So find your inspiration and keep it on display or top of mind!
Have a great night!
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