Client stories...week 2
What’s going on with these ladies? Here is week two of their journey.
Leizel
I’m happy to have wrapped up this week with a half an inch loss in my midsection. My legs and arms stayed the same, but on the bright side they did not get any bigger. I’m glad I’m lifting heavier and heavier because it’s so gratifying seeing my muscle progression in the mirror. This past week was a bit of a challenge because I did end up getting sick. However, I was able to push through and still keep active at the gym. My sick-self feels much better after working out than sleeping all day.
This week I did not push through with counting my calories. Apparently, everyone’s birthday is in September and they really love their cake.......as do I. I’ll be honest, I could not resist and once I fell off that wagon, it was hard to get back on. The food temptation is so hard for me to avoid, but I have to remember, I was able to do it once before so I definitely can resist it again.
Azul
I’ve been struggling with being in a calorie deficit. I’ve been over my weekly caloric values and am disappointed in myself. I’ve been feeling hungry or so I think I’m hungry. So I eat what I crave...chocolate, bread, fruits, etc. I haven’t had a chance to weigh myself this week so I don’t know if I made progress or stayed the same. I don’t feel like I made any progress. At least I can take comfort in knowing that I am able to still make it to the gym to exercise 5-6x per week. It helps when you have a gym partner to motivate you. 😊 I know what I need to do, I just got to DO IT!
KM
Had the most amazing week in every way that matters! May have divulged more out loud than I normally would’ve...but absolutely nothing I wouldn’t own. With a clear mind I was able to workout til I got nearly nauseated - all week!! Gonna continue the goals I made for last week to check its consistency...
Shorty G
When I started this weight loss journey one of the things that scared me is giving up foods that I like to eat. Number one on my list is Cheetos. I.LOVE.CHEETOS!!! I can do a whole blog on it but here comes my plan to get rid of 20 pounds so what do I do? I met Melissa and with her guidance I understood what eating in moderation means.
I’ve always loved to cook so I guess I am ahead of the game. I’ve always prepared my meals but not “consciously”. I just do it with no regard to how much carbohydrate, protein, fat, etc. are in my food. With my commitment to losing weight and the help of the Lose It app I was able to control my food intake. I prepared meals for the week so I am on track. I still eat my Cheetos but not the whole bag. I still eat rice but not the whole serving. I still eat a cookie but just one, not 5. I am more conscious of serving sizes now.
What’s for dinner tonight? Half of a turkey sandwich that Iprepared, 7 pieces of Cheetos and a tall glass of unsweetened iced tea. I am in control of how much turkey, miracle whip, mustard and cheese that are in my sandwich. The iced tea is home-made and the 7 pieces of Cheetos is all that I need to make me happy. Plug all of that in the Lose It app and be amazed on how meal preparation and food tracking equals to weight loss.
I did not give up any of the foods that I enjoy. I just ate less of it … a LOT LESS.
Me
Monday – Start and Fail
Tuesday – didn’t even try
Wednesday – re-decided to start – good job
Thursday- whoo hooo I did it again
Friday – great
Saturday – feeling good
Sunday – mentally on it…I got this
So on Wednesday, I decided that I was stop using the injuries as an excuse to stop working toward my goal. I can still do Yoga and I can still eat well.
I came to the conclusion that my body is telling me to change my workout routine and being injured is the push that I needed to start making yoga/stretching a priority. (I absolutely believe it’s necessary and helpful for me – I always use the excuse that I don’t have time)
As I write this I’m still unsure what my new routine will look like. I want to do everything but need to be mindful of the amount of time I can dedicate and if it’s realistic. 2-3 yoga, 5 cardio, 4 workout, 1 plyo/band workout. I guess just try it out and see if it works. I am so “by the book” that if I don’t get all the workouts in that I’m supposed to I feel I failed. I have to remind myself that these are just unnecessary “rules” I’m putting on myself. I need to listen to my body and mind in the process.
In regards to diet, doing an intermittent fasting, calorie counting, week tracking hybrid….lol. I’m so excited and hopeful for this – I actually want to name it and patent. No joke. I’ll let you know how it works. I have tried intermittent fasting in the past, but because I worked out in the morning I was starving by 9 and couldn’t sustain the hangriness. Now that I changed my workout time, it may work better for me.
I’ve also realized that daily tracking vs weekly tracking helps with my “mental health”. With competition prepping I’ve become so accustomed to eating at certain times, eating all of my meals, etc that often times I’m starving till my next meal or forcing myself to finish the whole thing. Don’t get me wrong I’m not giving up getting my macros in – I do focus on getting my protein in but I’m being more flexible with myself.
I find that a “routine/program” that you once did and succeeded in, doesn’t necessarily mean that it’ll work again for you if you are in a different place in your life. Always trying to find what works best for you and that works. DoU