Thursday, May 19, 2011
Un-Stalling...ROCKS
Finally, after working out hard, eating well (most days), changing things up yet again, I saw a beautiful number flash before my eyes today: 126.8. I haven't seen in it a month but I know I have more muscle mass than a month ago and weigh the same. Take THAT, stalling! I will continue to kick you in the butt for...well, ever. But, I'm now, officially, 5 lbs away from my pre-preggo weight and 10 lbs from my leanest. Wooooo hoooo! I'm a very happy camper tonight and I just had to share! Go eat well, work out hard and bust your plateaus tonight, ladies (and gents!)!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
From Couch...to 5K...again
Ok, as a former sedentary, can't-jog-30-seconds kind of girl, this post goes out to those who never thought they could pick up the pace and become a runner. I never thought I would be one either, but after the birth of Jackson I decided that I had to get moving in order to lose my extra 25 L-B's.
I found this couch-to-5K program out in the world wide web, and decided to give it a whirl. Mind you, I was postpartum and out of shape, so my pace was lackluster at best. But I found that the way it is written, even the most out of shape can run. For a few weeks my knees and hips bugged me, but I know it was because I was carrying a few more pounds than usual. After about 10 weeks (yes, the program says 8, but let's be honest, life happens) I was running approximately 3 miles a day. Woo hoo! I then decided to continue to add mileage and was running 3-5 miles a week.
So, after the birth of Wyatt and not running since 34 weeks pregnant, I was DYING to get outside and run again. I decided that my "getting back into shape" program would consist of running and using the couch to 5K program to do so. This time around it's been much easier to start. The starting back up portion does kind of suck even for a trainer, but I can officially jog 30 minutes straight again, and finished the program just short of 4 months postpartum. Cannot complain about that! This time around I downloaded Suz's couch to 5K free podcast (a shout out to Nini who told me about such a glorious thing) and WOW! It made such a difference in continuing the program. I could not believe how awesome it was to have audio cues instead of having to rely on my watch or my phone to give me cues. And on top of that, she has such a fun playlist, bringing out the inner gangsta inside of me. I wanted to shake my little booty and sing along! I HIGHLY recommend her podcast!
All in all, the couch to 5K program is a great way to move your sedentary self from a walker to a jogger in less time than it takes to finish a pregnancy trimester. ;) I highly recommend this for anyone looking to lose weight, get in shape or just "see" if you could become a runner. I bet there's a runner inside of you just waiting to be unleashed!
I found this couch-to-5K program out in the world wide web, and decided to give it a whirl. Mind you, I was postpartum and out of shape, so my pace was lackluster at best. But I found that the way it is written, even the most out of shape can run. For a few weeks my knees and hips bugged me, but I know it was because I was carrying a few more pounds than usual. After about 10 weeks (yes, the program says 8, but let's be honest, life happens) I was running approximately 3 miles a day. Woo hoo! I then decided to continue to add mileage and was running 3-5 miles a week.
So, after the birth of Wyatt and not running since 34 weeks pregnant, I was DYING to get outside and run again. I decided that my "getting back into shape" program would consist of running and using the couch to 5K program to do so. This time around it's been much easier to start. The starting back up portion does kind of suck even for a trainer, but I can officially jog 30 minutes straight again, and finished the program just short of 4 months postpartum. Cannot complain about that! This time around I downloaded Suz's couch to 5K free podcast (a shout out to Nini who told me about such a glorious thing) and WOW! It made such a difference in continuing the program. I could not believe how awesome it was to have audio cues instead of having to rely on my watch or my phone to give me cues. And on top of that, she has such a fun playlist, bringing out the inner gangsta inside of me. I wanted to shake my little booty and sing along! I HIGHLY recommend her podcast!
All in all, the couch to 5K program is a great way to move your sedentary self from a walker to a jogger in less time than it takes to finish a pregnancy trimester. ;) I highly recommend this for anyone looking to lose weight, get in shape or just "see" if you could become a runner. I bet there's a runner inside of you just waiting to be unleashed!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Stalling....sucks
So, as we all know, everyone, even trainers, hit plateaus (wha???). Yes, I am plateauing. And it sucks donkey balls.
At one point in time, I had hit 126 in the month of April. I was stoked! Only 7 pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight. But somehow or another - I have gained 4 lbs back! BUT, here's the kicker-I'm still losing inches (pretty sure, anyway, I don't measure again until Sunday). I had a goal of being back in my pre-pregnancy skinny jeans by May 21st. Not going to happen, I am afraid. And that is ok. (Right? It's ok? Validate me please! haha). I know that since I am breastfeeding, I am NOT one of those women where the weight just falls off. I am still very jealous of those woman and if are one of those, I would like to trade bodies with you. Ok? I have a volatile supply, as well, so if I cut back my calories too much, it will drop rapidly.
So, we have really upped the ante in our workouts. Mike and I started p90x this week, I am in week 7 or 8 of couch-to-5k which are 27 minute runs 3 times a week (and I NEED to go out for a run today) and I am leading boot camps again (yay!). I'm really building muscle mass now and I can tell. I'm SURE that is why I'm eating great and still gaining. It sucks to see the scale go up though.
I also celebrated the awesome 3-0 yesterday and think I did particularly well eating wise, considering its my birthday. I also found my first gray hair on May 3rd, to let me know it was definitely the end of a decade. I'm excited for what the future will bring! I'm envisioning the strongest, healthiest, leanest body yet, among other wonderful things like seeing my kids grow into teens (gasp) and growing more in love with the hubs.
Ok, I better go run before I decide to take a nap instead. Ciao for now!
At one point in time, I had hit 126 in the month of April. I was stoked! Only 7 pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight. But somehow or another - I have gained 4 lbs back! BUT, here's the kicker-I'm still losing inches (pretty sure, anyway, I don't measure again until Sunday). I had a goal of being back in my pre-pregnancy skinny jeans by May 21st. Not going to happen, I am afraid. And that is ok. (Right? It's ok? Validate me please! haha). I know that since I am breastfeeding, I am NOT one of those women where the weight just falls off. I am still very jealous of those woman and if are one of those, I would like to trade bodies with you. Ok? I have a volatile supply, as well, so if I cut back my calories too much, it will drop rapidly.
So, we have really upped the ante in our workouts. Mike and I started p90x this week, I am in week 7 or 8 of couch-to-5k which are 27 minute runs 3 times a week (and I NEED to go out for a run today) and I am leading boot camps again (yay!). I'm really building muscle mass now and I can tell. I'm SURE that is why I'm eating great and still gaining. It sucks to see the scale go up though.
I also celebrated the awesome 3-0 yesterday and think I did particularly well eating wise, considering its my birthday. I also found my first gray hair on May 3rd, to let me know it was definitely the end of a decade. I'm excited for what the future will bring! I'm envisioning the strongest, healthiest, leanest body yet, among other wonderful things like seeing my kids grow into teens (gasp) and growing more in love with the hubs.
Ok, I better go run before I decide to take a nap instead. Ciao for now!
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