10 Week's To June

Bikinihereicome: Motivation on the weekends isn't a challenge for me, because I'm out of the house working all the time. My motivation struggles come on Monday and Tuesday - which is typically off for me. I come close to eating out of boredom - and have to stay very conscious of my decisions. Exercise isn't a problem because I have a set plan in line to do. Today's Monday - so I know I'm going to lift Chest/Shoulders/Back and do Abs. There's no thinking about it, no decisions, just that's what I'm going to do. Getting a really set plan and logging every single day no matter what is my key. The easy days that you're on track, logging doesn't help that much - it helps the days that you're off track.

Gina - You are the exercise monster! Love it! I think you're on the right track just tweaking what you're doing. I was telling Autumn last night, for people who are near their goal - huge overall plans don't work as well. We have to stay extremely extremely consistent, every day for a week (some people say 2 weeks) and watch trends. After 14 days of 150g carbs, see if that's your sweet spot. If it's not, then slide it and stay very consistent for another 7-14 days. It's a lifetime of tweaking.

When I was losing a lot of weight still, the huge over-haul plans worked perfectly. Kind of like catch-alls. Honestly, they all work. But for that final step - you gotta find what works for your genes and your body (and most importantly for your motivation.) That's the final step!

K1Teacher - I had Olive Garden not too long after Christmas with my band. A client took us out. If there's something you really want there - for like a cheat meal or something - go for it, but if you want to eat really healthy there - remember, you don't have to order off the menu. I just had plain grilled salmon (with lemon wedges on the side and salt/pepper seasoning) and broccoli. I don't even think it's a menu item, but they made it and it was delicious.

NykkyZ - I sort of agree with Jay about only 1200 calories while doing P90X. I think it's generally low and will lead to smaller results in the long run. However, you know your body and if that's working, then try it - but be aware that you very likely will have to slide it up in the future.

0flynnstone0 - I'm headed out for an underdressed run in just a little bit :P It should kick my *kitten* down the trail even faster.

Autumn - you and I talk all the time, you know how difficult 10 more pounds will be at your current weight. I'm not saying you can't do it - but it'll be a tough ride

Jen - I was thinking about the bodyrock nutrition thing too - eating minimeals is awesome - I do it and have for years. Great move.

When Zuzuna's talking earn your carbs - she's only talking about earning your bread/pasta/rice/corn (grains) and fruits not veggies. For some reason - she always talks about them in different categories. (I actually kind of see that reasoning) I think you're onto something there with the mini-meals. Don't stress about the water thing - the 8 cups of water a day is so generic and old, it's based on nothing but what this old doctor from 1795 said. Which is based on - brace yourself here - him observing some old dude, and how much water he drank. The end. The old wives tale has stood up, even being sited on a 1945 government recommendation - which we know how much science they knew back then right?

Drink when you want and remember that we get some of our daily water intake from FOOD - not just drinking water! You'll be fine

I got a tape measurer! Except it's in centimeters hahaha... does anyone know any good articles on learning to make accurate measurements?

Measure the biggest part in general - I always take pictures of where I'm measuring with my cell, then I can compare to make sure it's the same.