12 Week Goal: 72 KGs (158.4 lbs)
Week (Jan 11): 81.40 KGs (179.08 lbs)
Week (Jan 13): 80.10 KGs (176.22 lbs)
Week (Jan 20): 80.30 KGs (176.66 lbs)
Week (Jan 27): 80.40 KGs (176.88 lbs)
Week (Feb 03): 80.00 KGs (176.00 lbs)
Week (Feb 10): 79.40 KGs (174.68 lbs)
Week (Feb 17): 79.80 KGs (175.56 lbs)
Week (Feb 24): No Weigh-In
Week (Mar 03): No Weigh-In
Week (Mar 10): 79.40 KGs (174.68 lbs)
Week (Mar 17): 79.80 KGs (175.56 lbs)
Week (Mar 24): No Weigh-In
Week (Mar 31): 78.80 KGs (173.36 lbs)

Total Weight Loss to Date: 2.6 KGs (5.72 lbs)

Is this it… week 12 already?

I went to gym 4 times last week, but missed Friday (and hence my weekly weigh-in) as I went up-north for a friends birthday for the weekend.

Of course, as it was a birthday, I had a few drinks (LOL!), and I was pretty sure I had messed up my week’s progress with the weekend binge.

This week I hit the gym 5 times. This morning, just like every Friday, I did the 7am spinning class… but this time, our regular guy, Russell, was off. Well… we had this crazy psycho chick take the class. Man o’ man, if I did her class every day, I’d weigh like 10KGs

Anyway…

In spite of last weeks binge weekend, I’m down to my 12 week lowest weight. Whoohoo! More than just a little weight loss, I’ve lost a lot of visible mid-section mass (this is the only place I seem to put on weight)

I’m finding it real easy to go to gym every day. Now that the weather is perking up, it’s going to be even easier.

I’ve been to gym more in these past 12 weeks than I have in the past 3 years. Seriously, no kidding!

If I can continue with this consistency — gym 4 to 5 times a week — I’ll hit my ultimate goal with no problem. I think my body is just now getting into the swing of things… and the stubborn weight looks to be shifting, albeit slower than I originally envisaged.

I’m forging on… who’s up for another challenge?

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Like Lynn, I’ve also become a fan of Cardio Kickboxing. My first class Monday of last week was a real tough workout and I couldn’t even make it to the next one on Wednesday because I was so sore. Good news - I went to my second class yesterday and feel great today. The gym also changed the class to 45 minutes Kickboxing and the 30 minute Abs class is right afterward. That worked out great since I need the ab work too!

Interestingly, there was a lady in the kickboxing class who must have been at least 60 years old! The odd part was that she kind of looked a bit like my granma when she was about that age. Though living in a small town of about 2,000 people I doubt she ever went to a gym, she was pretty health conscious . In fact after having a pacemaker installed her doctor recommended swimming as a good exercise. So my grandpa put in an inground pool and she swam every day. It’s never too late to get fit.

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When I saw this subject line in an email message from eDiets in my inbox this morning I freaked - Swimsuit Shopping: 10 Survival Tips. Yipes!

Swimsuit season is coming up very soon. Though these days I’m much more concerned about getting too many freckles and lather up with SPF 50 when I do manage to get out! The good news is that the suit I bought at the end of the season last year fits much better than it did when I bought it! (It was one of those - “it’s a little tight” incentive purchases to lose weight. :lol:)

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There was a timely article on Healthacker today about weight training, specifically for women. I found it to be very encouraging, as I have been using weights in my weekly classes - and increasing the weights that I use each week.

The strength training is a part of the class that I really enjoy, but I had worried that the use of weights would bring undesired results. I dont want to “bulk up”. I want to tone, lose weight, and get in shape.

The article outlined some great benefits for women who lift weights, or get involved in strength training. I was glad to find this post today, as the weights are one of my favorite parts of the circuit workout!

Women, Lift Weights!

One of the oldest myths in health and fitness is that women should not engage in resistance training (weight lifting) because it will bulk them up….

 

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As we’re wrapping up our 12 weeks together here at the Body Challenge, I find myself with so many new habits… and everything really settling in to solid routine.

I finally managed to get back on track with my workout, and have been going to both Circuit Aerobics and Cardio Kickboxing classes consistently for the last several weeks. I can already feel a major difference - in the way my clothes fit, in the amount of energy that I have, and even in endurance levels. In addition to the calorie-burning cardio workout, we are doing some toning and muscle building as well. It’s been a lot of fun!

Total weight loss to date: 16 pounds

I’m very pleased with the results of this Challenge, and with the changes in my lifestyle. It’s not just about the sixteen pounds (which is great, mind you!) but about looking better and feeling better. Overall, the results have been really amazing to me.

What happens at the end of our 12 weeks together? Will we continue to report our progress here… will a new challenge start… or will this simply end?

As for me, I know that I will be continuing with the healthier lifestyle, and continuing to challenge myself… because I’m feeling better now than I can ever remember feeling before!

~ Lynn (who is off to buy new jeans… again! )

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Starting Weight: 149
Goal: 125
Week 10: 143 (-1 pound)
Total Lost: 6 pounds

I’m pretty proud of my accomplishments last week. The cardio class left my legs sore, but I know I burned a lot of calories. So I’ll be heading back to it tomorrow. Thursday I had a session with a personal trainer and I did a lot of ab work - again very sore but happy! I did very well on my diet and got in a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. Okay now I’m ready for the final week of the challenge!

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Yesterday I went to my first Cardio Kickboxing class. Oh my gosh, I thought I was going to passout after just 20 minutes! Seriously…

A little backtracking here — I joined a new gym and I went for the one hour orientation about 2 weeks ago. You go around with a personal trainer who shows you the equipment, takes your measurements, etc. I did a version of a stress test running on a treadmill for 5 minutes, then we went into the aerobics classroom and did situps, pushups and jumping jacks. It was like a flashback from school where we had those President’s Physical Fitness tests. LOL!

Anyway, after the jumping jacks I started to get lightheaded and my brain was all fuzzy, then I fell to the floor! I couldn’t even hear what my PT was saying. Finally she got me to drink some water and then I started to come to. Boy that was scarry!

So needless to say when I started to get overheated in the kickboxing class I took a break and grabbed my water bottle. I didn’t really want a repeat of that fainting episode.

I used to have a workout video that had kickboxing moves in it so I was familiar with all of the moves. The coordination isn’t that tough, not like step aerobics, but you’re just constantly moving - and fast. It’s high energy for the whole 60 minutes. Eventhough it was tough I thought it was fun too.

Oh, yea and today I got in 20 minutes on weights, 30 minutes raquetball and an hour of yoga!

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There’s just two weeks left in our body challenge.  My goal is to lose 2 pounds per week during these final two weeks.  I’m going to really stick with my diet and when dining out always order diet friendly dishes and substitutions when needed.  Water intake is on my daily to do list also.  I am also going to try out a new aerobics class this week.

How will you “kick it up a notch” in the final stretch?  Is there some aspect that you can focus on to help with motivation - diet, exercise, or a goal of some kind?

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Starting Weight: 149
Goal: 125
Week 10: 144 (+ 1 pound)
Total Lost: 5 pounds

Week 9 I was still getting over a cold and last week I eased back into my exercise routine. I did pretty well with 5 days of workouts. Though the scale is saying I am up by one pound.

This week I am focusing on monitoring my diet, watching the type of food I eat and trying to stick to around 1600 calories per day. I have some good snacks on hand for times when I get hungry and am drinking lots of water. I am hopefull that by this time next week I’ll have made more progress.

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Yesterday I ate lunch with three friends who are all following Weight Watchers. I heard a lot about points and diet tips. Nicole even had a dining guide that said which dishes at Chili’s were recommended and how many “points” different entrees were.

I really believe in the WW program as I’ve seen so many people lose weight with it. It’s not only a healthy program, but there’s also a positive supportive environment that goes along with it. Even if you do the Weight Watchers online program or go to different meetings (as my friends all do) there’s an instant connection when you meet someone who’s doing Weight Watchers.

That being said, I probably wouldn’t sign up for the points system simply because I already have the calorie and content counts of so many foods memorized. The points system would be just one more thing to learn. Now they do have a No Counting Core Plan though. I would probably find this easier, while other people would find the points easier. It’s great that it’s flexible that way.

(I had the cajun grilled chicken sandwich by the way - skip the fries, I’ll take a salad instead!)

Weight Watchers®, Online weight-loss from the name you trust.

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