A New Challenge!
Sometimes, I take a few days away from blogging, and I come back and realize that I'm just a big whiner. I took each and every one of your wonderful comments to heart, and I agree. I agree, I agree, I agree.
I'm totally over-thinking, and making myself crazy in the process.
This weekend, I made good choices with food. I made the conscious decision to choose healthy foods in smaller than ever portions, and today? I'm 165 pounds. (woo!)
So, 14 pounds total down, and even though I still feel like I look the same as before, I imagine there are subtle differences. I can't see it in photos. I can't feel it in my clothes, at least not much. This is the hazard of wearing mostly stretchy clothes for years. Even my measurements are holding steady. So much for losing inches. I'm trying very hard not to let it bug me.
I'm embarking on a 10-day vigorous exercise challenge. I'm doing Leslie Sansone's 10-day challenge, which is a 4 mile walk-jog DVD every day for 10 straight days, plus I'm going to add in six days of weight training. I might not be able to lift my arms, or stand up from a sitting position for the next week and a half, but I'm going for it.
I'm challenging you guys to participate.
Whatever your regular exercise is, step it up. Add a mile to your walk. Wear ankle weights while you put laundry away. Do calf raises while you load the dishwasher. Make the next ten days active - more active than you would normally be, whatever that level is.
Leave me a comment and let me know what you are doing, and how you are going to step it up. Let's inspire each other!
This week's menu will be posted tomorrow, because I've already lifted weights today, and I think my arms might fall off if I type any more. Heh.
Go go go!
Comments
Hooray for you!
You need to update the weight on your virtual model!
Posted by: Shrinkingmom | June 25, 2007 2:40 PM
Jenny, you are beautiful and I feel inspired! I will try to get back on track this next week. I know I need to, if only for the health of my soul!
I used to go to WW and the rule of thumb is that you really begin to see the health benefits and feet better when you lose 10% of your bodyweight. You are very close to that number and so, in theory, should really start to see and feel the difference in the next few weeks if you stay on track. I don't know if that helps.
Onward and downward!
Posted by: Missy | June 25, 2007 4:05 PM
I'm watching what i eat too, and for the next ten days I'm going to WALK during my lunch hour, even if it's only a little bit. I'm in a new office downtown and have NO EXCUSE to not explore the neighborhood.
Posted by: Fat Bridesmaid | June 25, 2007 6:55 PM
Ooo, I love it when you challenge us! I will add a mile to my morning walk JUST FOR YOU!
Posted by: MJ | June 26, 2007 11:40 AM
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