Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Tweaks

So I am a month into the Summer Challenge. I have mixed feelings about my results so far. I haven't had the stellar results I was hoping for, in fact my body fat % , measurements and weight has zigged zagged in a way I didn't know was possible. Granted I was sick for 2 weeks, but in denial of that fact for the first week. I was pushing through very intense workouts when my body was screaming for rest. I finally listened and rested last week. That was the best results I have had since I started the challenge, go figure! This week I have eased myself back into my routine with the focus on cardio. I will bump up the workouts starting tomorrow.

I have also done a lot of soul searching and from what I have read in the Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle book, I really think I need to make some further tweaks on my nutrition program. I reworked my calculations. I plan to cycle calories but maintain a 40/40/20 split of carbs/protein/fats. I purchased a Nook Color, so I can have all my ecookbooks in a smaller , easier to use in the kitchen format. I am pleased with the strides I have made in meal planning. 

I also want to tweak my workouts. I want to get more bike rides and/or walking into my routine. I am switching from the Classic to the Lean program of P90X for Phase 2. I am going to finish this rotation of TurboFire , then I may throw in some Insanity for additional cardio plus whatever else I have in my extensive library for fun. I am determined to burn off this excess body fat!!

Sharon

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  1. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Hey Sharon,
    Thanks for sharing your weight loss diary. I know it is very difficult to write about. I am not trying to step on your toes, but you sound burned out. I did that once. I used to go to the gym for 2 hours a night. I went everyday working out like a dog. I was exhausted and tired. Eventually, I gave up working out so intensely.

    Then I found out about Body for Life. The encourage you to work out less. Don't do so much cardio! I was shocked only 20 minutes three times a week.

    The other three days you should do more weight training. Check out the book. It is very easy to do. I started it and total strangers have stopped me on the street asking me if I work out. I just started doing it again this week. Most of my clothes don't fit anymore and I don't want to go shopping for a new size and wardrobe.

    Check out Body for Life! It's great!
    Or You can try the Four Hour Body. This book has a lot of extraneous details. I think for simplicity and ease of use go look at Body for Life!!! I love it! I took my before picture today and I plan to take one every week until I get to where I want to be.
    Peace and light,

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  2. JudyZavislakJune 30, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Sharon, your determination is so inspiring! I'm glad you listened to your body and rested. You obviously needed it. I think Michaela has a point. We know that there is a thing called overtraining, so we want to be careful that we don't fall into that trap! I did Body for Life many years ago, and was also successful on it. That's where I originally developed my love for resistance training. It's a great program, as is P90X.

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