Okay, fine. I won’t post measurements this week, but I WILL post photos. I’m starting a new page where I can put them all eventually, so you can watch transformation before your eyes.
This week’s workout wear photo:
Last week’s workout wear photo:
Bikini shots below the fold, for the brave souls out there…
This morning’s workout:
I did HTF *badly* — but at least I got through it. It’ll take me a bit to get accustomed to the movements, I can tell — for today, I felt awkward. I did take pre-workout pics in workout clothing…but forgot to measure. Measuring just now, I realize that maybe measuring *after* a workout isn’t such a great idea. Not only am I not losing (expected), I’ve even gone UP in places. Whatever. I feel like a goddess and find that I tend to carry myself that way. So there.
Rather than running with the measurements I have, I’ll just hold off and do two-week measures/photos instead. I might take some bikini pics, but they’ll be for my own encouragement. I KNOW my butt is changing. The baggy underwear (that formerly hiked up my tush) I had on this morning testify to that.
Today is day two of my experiment with no dairy (other than whey protein, that is). I’m considering throwing no sugar into the mix, just because working out, I feel inspired to eat better. I might as well run with that, right?
Oh…one more thing. I think it’s time for me to start alternating full workouts with BWO+. Tomorrow, I”ll only do OIP/HF and BWO+ I think. This morning, I found it interesting how FAST BWO+ zooms by (even compared to TWO) since there are -zero- breaks in it. Damn.
And another thing (sheesh, this is like how I leave the house — oh, forgot my keys. oh, forgot my sunglasses. oh, forgot the item to return, ad nausem.)…Mike is now expressing interest in learning a little T-Tapp, at *least* hoe downs, since sugar/carbs are his big/bad/ugly diet-wise. Now, if I could just get through to him that different bodies need different diets. Carbs are *not* my bad guy. Fat is. Red meat is. And oh, I LOVE a good steak. But seriously, from the Body Type Diet, I’m a gonadal type. For the Blood Type Diet? A+. The recommendations are nearly identical for A+ and G-type, and I know that when I’ve eaten like a G-type, I’ve felt my best and been my leanest. Mike, on the other hand, is a Pituitary type for Body Type Diet (no idea of his blood type), and his recommendations are nearly the exact opposite of mine. That’s fine, but don’t look at me funny for eating white rice and pasta just because they make *you* fat. Harumph.
I did OIP/HF, followed by the total workout. And…I’m guzzling water. Accountability is a good thing! I’ve hit the minimum target of 75 ounces every day so far, and I can tell a difference in how I feel — just less *toxic*, you know?
Today, I noticed that not only am I pushing myself harder, but my balance is improving in leaps and bounds. Hooray! I also notice that I’m constantly hungry…munching all the freakin’ time. Granted, part of what I’ve added to my munching is a banana, half an apple, and a V8, so that helps a bit to minimize the damage. But how cool is that? I’m eating like a horse, and still watching my body change. Today’s also my first day of semi-experimenting with no dairy. I figure I should go at least 1-2 weeks without it if I’m to see any changes — to give myself good info for making decisions.
Of course, as I type that, I’m munching on Unburied Treasure from TJ’s. Oops.
Would you believe I’m looking forward to taking photos tomorrow? Based on my clothing, I’m still not expecting much inch-wise, but I think the photos should be stunning, with six days of TWO between last week and this week!
How the &^%$ can February almost be over already? Sheesh, I need to get my billable hours listed out.
Annnnnyway…
Today’s workout:
I’m amazed at how this one feels different every. single. time. I do it. The concept of “working to your max” is starting to make a ton of sense to me, and even as the workout gets easier (I know the moves better, less bobbling), it also gets more difficult (I tuck more. Hold in the gut more. Life my ribs more.). I felt much more work in my ab muscles than I have previously, and I think taking the day off yesterday was a good move — I had energy to really push myself.
I’m still seeing changes in the mirror every day. I haven’t grabbed a tape measure again, because, eh…if I feel this good (and who am I kidding? look good too!), who cares? Inch loss will come. Water has been a no-brainer. I just needed the challenge to help me keep it in the front of my mind, and with quitting caffeine cold turkey, that left much more room in my drinkables for water. Hooray, H20!
Dropping dairy feels like more of a possibility with each workout. I’m tired of hacking up mucus (ick!) at each and every water break. But, but, but…I *love* dairy. Well, we’ll see. I’ll give it another couple days perhaps, or maybe even tomorrow, I’ll make my protein shake w/water instead of milk.
Overall? I’m loving this workout. I’ve never, never, never liked workout videos. Until now. This particular one seems to be addictive.
Added:
Oh! I forgot to mention! My parents come to Santa Fe to visit next weekend, and my mother is excited about finally getting the copy of MORE from me. She’s heading to the bookstore to get a copy of F&F today, and I’ve told her to not worry about ANY of the moves yet — just go through chapter 3 and practice the stance. This is going to be a very, very different kind of workout for her, and I think once she gets started, she’ll see results quickly, especially in her energy levels. She’s a no-workout and/or Curves kind of gal…so not a lot of muscle. Yet. Just you wait!
I continued on with TWO on Friday and Saturday, Friday without OIP/HF, and Saturday with it both before and after.
Today, I’m resting.
But I’m still drinking water. And peeing a river. (TMI, I know)
Thanks guys, for the encouraging comments. I do remember that when I went *on* effexor, I dropped weight quite quickly in the first 2-1/2 weeks, but that was largely due to the new lack of comfort-eating. With my second run on effexor, I haven’t seen as much of a change. Food *always* tastes good to me, LOL. Just the same, I’m loving that I can see my figure changing, and other than increasing my water, I’m not changing my diet.
Oh, and I suppose this is a change — the coffee drop seems to be sticking. Who knew? Today, I’ve felt a little laggy this afternoon, but hey, I didn’t exercise today. Go figure.
If I drop something else in the coming weeks (building onto Summer’s challenge), I may consider going no-dairy just to see what happens. That, or I might consider losing sugar, but frankly, I think dropping dairy would make a big change for me. I feel so…phlegmy lately. Icky.