Surgiversary Challenge Updates 12/22/07
Well my scale moved this week, yay! Last time I weighed I was 182, now I am down to 179. Eating better has been where its working for my, but I'm still not into an exercise routine, I've been exercising spiratically, but that's about it. I really need to change that. I think it'll be easier after the holidays when things are less stressful to get into a routine there.
Hey McKenzie! Congrats on the weigh loss!! I will not weigh in until tonight but I have had a difficult week with my eating. I have been choosing all the wrong foods and I hope that I can get back on track when all the temptations are gone from the holidays. Food is everywhere and I find my self having some with my regular meals. I think for me, the key is going to be out of site out of mind. If I dont have the foods around me I am ok if I don't eat them..but when I see them and see them alot, I find it harder to resist them. I only worked out three days last week so I am going to have to kick it up a notch too this week and definitely get back into the grove of things after the holidays. I bet the gyms are gonna be packed soon too!! Talk to you later!
Steph
Hi MacKenzie!
Congrats on that scale moving! I doubt if mine will move down this week. I will weigh in tomorrow. I am not worried about what it says though because I feel so good about what I am doing! I started working out with a personal trainer! I decided that my routine on my own was more like what I needed to be doing in my 60's to maintain good health instead of what I was capable of in my 40's to be strong.
I was totally intimidated at first but after the first workout, I was totally excited about where I felt sore two days later. The bottom center of each butt cheek, the sides of my panni and my inner and outer thighs were sore. To me that means they are working and I can affect a change in them. I didn't think it was possible. Not one joint hurt. There is a difference in working with a professional trainer.
After workout two. I was so revved up. I had worked in my heart rate zone for 1 hour and 20 minutes and felt so good. I didn't feel like I needed to sit down but like I could keep going. The trainer actually made us stop. Yes, the muscles were shaking but my energy level was high. I can honestly say that I love working out like this! I can't believe it. What has also surprised me is that we can keep walking or cycling for our cardio. It really is good enough.
My trainer has also been good for my goals because she nags us, er...I mean encourages us, to drink 4 quarts of water a day. She has really started me thinking about what I put into my body and how it affects me beyond the instant taste. I can't wait until my hubby wakes up so we can work out together on our own. Today is a different kind of Sunday for us because our church is doing an outreach musical all this weekend instead of regular services, so we find ourselves with more Sunday time...and I want to workout?!!! I am floored.
I don't know what kind of endorphins are released from working out this hard but they are so much better than chocolate, carbs or Starbucks!
I felt better when I would make myself exercise but never like this. I don't understand it all but my mental mindset is better, I am accomplishing more, and I am making much better food choices.
But I won't be surprised if the scale moves up. These sore muscles have to have some swelling going on. But it excites me to think about what the scale may eventually do if I keep this up. And I do plan on keeping it up.
I want everone on this list and challenge to have a great week and remember that the holidays are a tough time of year. We can't be so hard on ourselves this week for the choices we make. We are faced with so many temptations and challenges during this time of year that it is inevitable to eat more, graze or laze. If we do overindulge BRIEFLY, we need to remember that this is not a lifetime of backsliding. We have all come so far in a year. If we focus on that, we will make better choices and celebrate the season and not the food or the condemnation our fat used to make us feel.
Hugs,
Katy B
I totally know what you guys are talking about. I have gained some weight back because of all the treats during the christmas season. I can not wait till it is all over with. I hit the gym last night and was there over an hour and ran a total of 5 miles and did 5 crunches. Hopefully, I can get into the groove and lose what I gained during Christmas. Good luck to all of you. Love, Laura 
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