90 days and 1/3 way there!
MommyLumpkin
Posts: 129
So this week marks 90 days since I started my weight loss/get healthy journey. Here are my accomplishments so far!
--I've lost 31 lbs...that's an average of 2.5 lbs per week and 1/3 of my ultimate goal.
--I've gone from a size 22 to size 16 and they're already fitting baggy on me. (not quite in the 14s yet though)
--I started only being able to do 10-15 minutes on the treadmill at no more than 2.5 mph. Now I can do 20 minutes with intervals of
3.5 to 5.0 mph. 2.5mph is my cool down now.
--The elliptical was my enemy. The first time I tried, I had to quit after only 5 minutes. Now I go between 35-45 minutes at a time.
--My resting heart rate went from low to mid 80s to low 60s.
--My starting BMI was 38.4...now it's 33.4..a difference of 5!!!
If you're wondering how I did it, it couldn't be simpler:
--I signed up for MFP...the best move I ever made! The support has been amazing, and it takes any guesswork out of calorie
counting.
--Watching my calorie intake and understanding that portion control isn't just about eating less but finding the foods that you can eat
more of and being creative with recipes.
--Joining a gym. I do 20-30 minutes of strength training, plus core exercises. THEN 30-45 minutes of cardio. I read an article about
the importance of doing ST first. Getting the burn going on your muscles first actually stimulates your metabolism and helps
keep the burn going for much longer.
--"Shock your Metabolism"! It's a fancy way of saying...pig out every now and then. Even if you're eating healthy and exercising
everyday, it could set you on a plateau. You're metabolism gets use to it, and slows down. Everytime I feel like I'm hitting a
plateau, I just let loose one day and eat whatever I want. I've always had a big loss (2+ lbs) the next week.
--STAY POSITIVE!!!! Using terms like dieting and binging and negative thoughts and people will be your demise. Try using terms
like "getting healthy" and "weight loss journey". Like any journey, you'll have ups and downs but there's a definate destination at
the end. Dieting has so many negative connotations. Also, if you have people that are critcizing your weight loss or trying to
sabotage you ("one donut won't kill you"), stop talking to them about your efforts. They'll only bum you out!
I hope this helps. Thanks for reading!!! I've already posted these, but I'm just so darn proud! LOL
Christmas, 2010..235ish
February, 2011...238 (my heaviest)
May, 2011...209...(I've lost 2 more lbs since)
--I've lost 31 lbs...that's an average of 2.5 lbs per week and 1/3 of my ultimate goal.
--I've gone from a size 22 to size 16 and they're already fitting baggy on me. (not quite in the 14s yet though)
--I started only being able to do 10-15 minutes on the treadmill at no more than 2.5 mph. Now I can do 20 minutes with intervals of
3.5 to 5.0 mph. 2.5mph is my cool down now.
--The elliptical was my enemy. The first time I tried, I had to quit after only 5 minutes. Now I go between 35-45 minutes at a time.
--My resting heart rate went from low to mid 80s to low 60s.
--My starting BMI was 38.4...now it's 33.4..a difference of 5!!!
If you're wondering how I did it, it couldn't be simpler:
--I signed up for MFP...the best move I ever made! The support has been amazing, and it takes any guesswork out of calorie
counting.
--Watching my calorie intake and understanding that portion control isn't just about eating less but finding the foods that you can eat
more of and being creative with recipes.
--Joining a gym. I do 20-30 minutes of strength training, plus core exercises. THEN 30-45 minutes of cardio. I read an article about
the importance of doing ST first. Getting the burn going on your muscles first actually stimulates your metabolism and helps
keep the burn going for much longer.
--"Shock your Metabolism"! It's a fancy way of saying...pig out every now and then. Even if you're eating healthy and exercising
everyday, it could set you on a plateau. You're metabolism gets use to it, and slows down. Everytime I feel like I'm hitting a
plateau, I just let loose one day and eat whatever I want. I've always had a big loss (2+ lbs) the next week.
--STAY POSITIVE!!!! Using terms like dieting and binging and negative thoughts and people will be your demise. Try using terms
like "getting healthy" and "weight loss journey". Like any journey, you'll have ups and downs but there's a definate destination at
the end. Dieting has so many negative connotations. Also, if you have people that are critcizing your weight loss or trying to
sabotage you ("one donut won't kill you"), stop talking to them about your efforts. They'll only bum you out!
I hope this helps. Thanks for reading!!! I've already posted these, but I'm just so darn proud! LOL
Christmas, 2010..235ish
February, 2011...238 (my heaviest)
May, 2011...209...(I've lost 2 more lbs since)
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you look great! keep up the hard work!0
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GREAT JOB!!0
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Woohoo!! You're kicking *kitten*, girl!0
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congrats you go girl0
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Woot! You look really good!0
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Amazing!0
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awesome job!0
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Good for you!!! :happy:0
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Great job! Congrats.
I like all the feedback of how you've been able to accomplish this weight loss.
I always do cardio first then ST, I might just have to switch it up a bit.
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You look AWESOME!!!! Congrats~0
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You are doing awesome!!!!! i'm on 80 days now and i'm not losing as fast... but i'm still happy! i've been averaging 1 lb per week
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Looking great!
Your pictures make you look like 180, but your counter says your around 200? :O 0 -
You look amazing. Very inspiring. *bookmarked it*0
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wow you are doing great!0
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Wow! So inspirationsal, I am starting at your starting point and I hope I look that fantastic at 200! Great job!0
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DANG keep up the great work you look great:bigsmile:0
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You are doing an amazing job! Congrats!0
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get it girl!!!! doing awesome!0
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We are at the same beginning weight and the same ideal weight! I started just two weeks ago and have only lost 9lbs though
But I am doing very good so far I guess.
But congrats to you! And I hope you continue with your weight loss journey! I would love to see the both of us finish at our GOAL weights!
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Lookin good!!0
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We are at the same beginning weight and the same ideal weight! I started just two weeks ago and have only lost 9lbs though But I am doing very good so far I guess.
9 lbs is amazing!!! That first couple of weeks I lost alot too because from kick starting my metabolism and shedding ALOT of water weight. I forgot to post too that the day before weigh in or even if you've just eaten ALOT of sodium for the day, drink lots of water. Your body will actually release the water your retaining when you really hydrate yourself!0 -
Looking great! Your pictures make you look like 180, but your counter says your around 200? :O
It's the exercise! It tightens everything up! Thanks for the compliment though! Thanks! I can't wait to see what I look at 180 now
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you look great0
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Great job! You look awesome!0
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