Day 54 (Friday) and progress pictures

Wohoo didn't skip out on my workout today.  Although it wasn't for lack of options LOL.  I so didn't want to workout but I am so glad I did.  I always feel better after a sweat session.  Although after doing progress pictures I don't feel as thrilled.  I don't really see that I am changing that much and I am super sad and frustrated with it.  I just want to see that amazing body I know is hiding in there.  Grrrr.

I think the front progress shows more progress but the side shows not much change.  I really need to put on the same clothes each time.  I think that would help me see more.... Or that is what I tell myself.  Looks as if my waist is getting smaller.

Day 53 (Thursday)

Today was shoulders.  And I didn't get my cardio done since the dr office called and I had to leave for a rescheduled appointment.  I figured I would be able to ride my bike but I failed there and didn't get it done.  Perhaps this is why I am not getting the amazing results others are :(.  But I am making progress and that is better than staying fat.  The scale is barely moving but its going down and the tape measure is getting smaller.  Tomorrow is picture day and I sure hope I can see some great improvement to push me through the last four weeks of this program.  It is hard but I know I am stronger.  I know I am healthier.  And I know I am only going to get more healthy and stronger and better.

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Day 52 (Wednesday)

Today was a chest day.  I did run 5 mins without stopping woot.  I have never done that before.  I walk/ran a mile in 17 mins... so I still count it a win.  I missed a few of the workouts today, sounds like the story of my life.  I ran out of time, no ones fault but my own.  I did manage to get some time in the pool and swam 20 laps and swam for 45 mins.  I go slow for the first 15 mins while my oldest learns to swim laps with me :).  Its worth it.  At least I got a decent workout in and I didn't bail completely.  I would like to find something that didn't take me quite so long at the gym.  I might have to split my cardio and my weights to get through the last 4.5 weeks.  So close to the end of the program and really I am getting stronger even if the scale doesn't want to go down :(.  I am sure my erratic eating has nothing to do with it....  Today especially I need to remember this one.

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Day 51 (Tuesday)

Legs day, wohoo.  I totally should have done my workout at lunch time but I was so hungry I opted to eat instead LOL.  So I had to get my tired butt going at 8pm to get my leg workout in.  I got 20 mins into my workout and had to call it.  Something is going on with my right knee :(.  Cracking and pain isn't a good sign.  And only when I was putting undue weight on it to push me upward.  GAH I hate this.  I will push my upper body tomorrow.  I will get through this and get on track with my weightloss.  I guess 20 mins and trying is better than nothing at all and hurting my knee to where I can't work out won't do me any good either.  Especially since I just paid for STP.  March 12th I will be done with LIVEFIT and start the program in my weight lifting rules for women book.

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Day 50 (Monday)

Wow I can't believe I am halfway through phase 2.  It is amazing how fast it's going.  Friday and Saturday workouts got missed.  Partly because I was exhausted.  Sick baby, no sleep and funky eating schedule just did me in.  I did get my workout in today though.  Swam for 45 mins and did my arms and ab workout at home.  Minus the few things I couldn't do.  No pinterest inspiration tonight as I am not on my computer and in a hurry.  But eating was great today.  Eating was crap Sunday and I was physically ill from not eating good food.  That will teach me.  I guess I was doing better than I thought though :).  Just need to keep going.  I was down .7 pounds from last week when I weighed in for the challenge at work.  I will just see how it goes.  Friday I will be doing another progress picture as it will have been a month.  I can't believe it.  I look forward to seeing how I am doing other than just that mean ole scale :).

Day 46 (Thursday)

Today was a good workout day.  Shoulders I found a little harder to push, partly because form got terrible with to much weight and partly because someone was using the 20's I wanted to use.  The cardio was not my friend for the first bit but after the 15 min mark I found a grove and got it done.  Perhaps my legs being sore added to the whole experience.  I was happy to get it done either way.  I went and had my body fat tested via caliper.  I am at 37.5%.  I will have it done again in 30 days at the end of my work challenge.  I can also have it done anytime so I will probably have it done as I get to my goal weight.  I hope that is sooner rather than later LOL.  Tomorrow is going to be another fabulous day of working out and getting it done!

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Day 45 (Wednesday)

So tired.... Having a sick baby that keeps us up all night is rough.  So working out is tiresome LOL.  But I pushed through.  I didn't get to work out at the base gym since baby girl had to be taken to the dr for an ear infection that just won't quit.  We took a little nap.  I worked out after dinner.  Rode the bike for 30 mins and did my chest and abs workout.  I am trying to push myself as I have said before.  I did the dumbell bench and incline dumbell bench at 20 pounds.  That felt great and was tough LOL.  I am sure I could be pushing more if I had pushed myself sooner but at least I am doing it now right.  It was a good workout and I am glad I got it done.  I realized today if my weightloss stayed steady at the 10 pounds in 6 weeks I would be at my goal sometime in September :).  That was a happy thought.  I just have to keep going.

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