reclaiming me

Whoops. Did a month really go by?

Yup, it did. And you know what? I did get a few good workouts done (most notably, the clinic in Phoenix), but overall, it was a slacker month for me. Heck, until this Saturday it’d been 1-1/2 weeks since my last workout AT ALL. Chalk that one up to a nasty sinus infection coupled with travel. Somehow, a hotel room w/two queen beds doesn’t quite have enough space for T-Tapp. Since I was sick, I totally let that be an excuse to blow it off.

Just the same, I’m still showing results. My weight is down another few pounds. I’ve dropped more than 5″ since the Challenge start. Oh, and my waist? A full two inches down since last month. Four inches since late March and my first PP measures. Imagine how I’ll do when I’m actually TRYING?

Anyhoo, links to pics and measures are above. Enjoy!

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Today starts the T-Tapp 60-Day Challenge, and my measurements and photos are posted.

My weight is exactly the same as it was on the 1st. My measurements have only dropped by 2.25″. But the pictures? Ah, the pictures show a different story, one of muscle being built and back fat starting to burn off. Too bad I wore loose shorts for my first photos, else you could also see how my rear end has magically started to levitate, thanks to the T-Tapp Buttlift ™.

Random:

• The Google calendar is now working properly.
• The dairy-free diet is driving me nuts (ever try to find a quick meal that doesn’t have cheese?), but if I’m not imagining things, Gavin seems less fussy. It’s definitely affecting me, and my sinuses — which have been chronically semi-stuffed — are draining like crazy today.
• I’ve modified my workout calendar to put B/R on a MWF schedule once my mini bootcamp of Instructional 1&2 is over.
• We’re taking a roadtrip to Phoenix next Thursday, and that means I HAD to buy some clothing appropriate for warmer weather, since it’s in the 90s already. Size 16. Not as bad as I’d feared, but still…ack.
• On that note, it’s time for me to decide which category to join for the contest. Since my goal is definitely no larger than a size 8, that technically makes me “More to Lose,” but I’m not sure if it’s wise to go into that one…against all the gals who REALLY have more to lose. I’ll review last year’s winners and try to decide.
• One final: When a gal says, “OMG, my butt is SO big, and it defies gravity!” the proper husbandly response is silence, not a murmur of assent. ***roll eyes***

Happy Friday, all!

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I did Instructional #1 yesterday, and I woke up SORE this morning. Guess that means I did something right, so I did it AGAIN today. Yay, me.

I neglected to mention yesterday, but the photos ARE up finally. They’re scary, but they’re up. To make things better (or worse?) I’m considering finding myself a bikini before the 11th; as humiliating as current bikini photos would feel, they REALLY would show changes even better than workout clothing will.

When I bought the workout shorts/jog bra, I also picked up a full-length mirror. It’s the first time I’ve had regular access to one since moving away from Santa Fe in early February (read: pre-baby). Yesterday, I found it to be a scary thing (ie, yikes, I can see my WHOLE body). Today, it dawned on me that I can also use it to check my form — the bathroom where it hangs has plenty of space for some basic T-Tapp moves. Hooray!

Tight Club assignment for April 1

Write your five reasons for joining Tight Club:

1. Post-baby, my body feels ANYTHING but hot. I’m supposed to be hot.
2. I’ve had some challenge with getting myself off the sofa and active, already — TC gives me the kick in the ass to just press play.
3. Two kids. One me. NEED MORE ENERGY.
4. I am convinced of the importance of setting a good example for my daughter of a healthy attitude toward fitness. When I work out regularly, the rest of my fitness focus tends to fall into place.
5. Natural antidepressant = endorphins.

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Whew, it’s photo time! I did actually take these on time (yesterday), but had issues getting them formatted the way I prefer. Since my PS problem doesn’t seem to be fading anytime soon, I’ll post anyway.

Current measurements:

I’m pleased with the slow weight gain since week 8. It *almost* (but not quite) makes up for the 11+ pounds I gained from mid-June until early July! WTF was that all about, anyway? For my other measurements, they’re simply staying in check, which is a start. Good, really, if you consider that I barely worked out in the last week.

Photos below the fold:

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This week, I got SITTM in one time, and that’s it for T-Tapp other than a bunch of stretching. I did also, though, enjoy (really!) two long hikes, one Friday at about 4-1/2 miles, another yesterday of 5-1/2 to 6 miles. My legs are showing some happy results from the trail time, although I’m unsure what’s up with my hips. That’s the one measurement that scares me, since it’s the one that can make/break my ability to wear my existing maternity clothing!

This weeks measures:

Photos below the fold:

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