Challenge Update #2
It’s been two weeks of the This Ain’t No Freshman 15, This is the Final 10 Challenge and that means it’s WEIGH IN time! >:[ Before you read my stats below, make sure to check out Jen, Prior Fat Girl’s, blog to see how she’s coming along!
Alright, I bare all:
Starting Weight: 138 lbs.
Weight Monday, June 8: 135.4 lbs.
Weight, today, Monday, June 15th: 134.6 lbs.
Loss since last week: 0.8 lbs.
Total loss: 3.4o lbs.
Left to go: 6.60 lbs. by 8/1/09
Not gonna lie..I am a bit disappointed with the 0.8 lbs. weight loss, but ya know what? I’m not surprised. Let this be a lesson to you — get your sleep! I have not slept much in the past week and while I have done very well with the eating and exercising, I’m sure my poor little body is holding onto every morsel of food to sustain itself on so little rest time. Oy!
Here’s a break down of calories* and exercise done each day this past week thanks to my trusty, GIANT, calendar:
- Monday – 1500 calories, 60 min. Turbo Kick Boxing (TKB), 20 min. run at 6 mph & 20 minute walk
- Tuesday – 1500 calories, Ran 6 miles, 45 min. strength training with boyfriend
- Wednesday – 1600 calories, 40 min. walk, 4.5 mile run
- Thursday – 1800 calories, 30 min. run
- Friday – 1500 calories, 60 min. TKB & 20 minute run at 6.5 mph
- Saturday – 1500 calories, 40 min. run at 6.5-7 mph, 10 min. elliptical at level 10 resistance
- Sunday – 1700 calories, Ran 6.09 miles
*Calories rounded up just a bit
What will I do differently this week? More strength training, less running & more sleep!
I want to give a shout out to a few non-blogging friends who are doing their own challenges: Jessica has lost 4 pounds as of last week (so might be more by this post!), C-Bear has lost 7.5 and DG has lost 4. I hate to make this an after school special, but I am so proud of you guys! 
You may recall that a while ago here I wrote that I wanted to be able to do a pull up (I really meant “chin up”). Well, after my recent strength training sessions I am now able to! yay! I know for a lot of you out there being able to do one chin up is laughable, but for me, it’s a victory!
This
is not me picking my nose, thank you very much, it’s me asking you to contain your excitement b/c MizFit will be joining us again this Thursday for another question and answer session! Suhweet!
So tell me, how are you guys doing on your own personal challenges?! If you fell off the wagon, have no fear, jump right back on! If you’re losing motivation, remember there’s no time like the present to be at your best health!
Have a wonderful Monday!
- The Cranky One
Tags: calories, exercise, mizfit, priorfatgirl.com, running, weight loss
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Congrats on the 0.8 Loss!! I know it’s easy to be disappointed when there’s not a number before the decimal, but it’s almost a 1 pound loss, and it *is* a loss, so i’d count that as a victory
Have a great Monday, and yes, definitely get some sleep
I can’t believe I’ve never visited your blog before! I will definitely come again – you’re awesome! And very beautiful!
Well done on the loss!
Congrats on the 0.8# loss. It may not seem like much but it’s definitely baby steps in the right direction!! I did lose some weight this past week, which was great. I have 7# left till 8/1/09. I’m gonna do it, just like you!
As for my own personal challenge, I wanted to do 100 pushups (military style) by Saturday, and I did it! This week I’m keeping the same challenge to myself. Now, it’s definitely not 100 pushups all at the same time, but I’m still doing em all the same!
slow and steady wins the race – weird, but I actually am nervous about the 2lb loss for that exact reason, slow & steady is better.
You totally rocked the workouts this week! And WAY TO GO on your chin up! That is a HUGE HUGE HUGE victory!!!
0.8 for me too! I was also a little bummed at first but hey, a loss is a loss! I gave myself a little too much wiggle room on the weekend. Gotta stay focused 7 days and not 5 if I want to see the nicer losses.
Congrats to you!
WAY to go! It may feel like not much… but it does all add up. And any loss is a step in the right direction. I’m proud to report I’ve lost 1.6lbs this last week! I’m back baby! exercise may have sucked some big toes this week. BUT I’ve gotten my eating back under control, that’s a plus. Hopefully this week will slow down and i won’t be so sick all week so i can exercise again… i actually miss it!
I know you were nervous for the weigh in, but your progress is amazing. Regardless of how much weight any of us lose, I think its great that we’re all trying to get healthier… so perhaps your disappointment in 0.8lbs (which is still great by the way) should only be complimented by your chin-up accomplishment. Ya know lil’ sis, you’re doing an amazing job, and I am proud of you… plus you’ve motivated me. Not many people can do that. Keep this wagon rolling.
sorry the weight loss is not as much as you wanted it to be…but at least it’s in the right direction! and good job with the chin up, i’m pretty certain i can’t do one
Congrats on the weight loss. Hey, something is better than nothing so good for you! I was going to suggest more strength training but I see you have that on your list. Also, circuit training would be great for you too to burn fat & calories. Either if just a weight session, go from exercise to exercise with minimal or no rest. Can even throw some abs/core in there too OR some HIIT on a pieces of cardio equipment, off to do a series of circuit weight raining, back on a cardio machine & back & forth for 30-40 minutes or whatever time you want to do it for or have the time for… That will burn up some fat & calories!!!! Just something different & you can get on any cardio equipment available OR do it at home.
Keep up the good work!
girl do not be disappointed.. progress is progress! our bodies are going to react differently at different times.. you are doing awesome, love!
Wow, you are a machine!! Congrats on sticking with it. You’re doing great!
I’ve done well this week. Super excited for my other challenge that started today. I think it will really help me with this one too
So exciting about the chin up! Those things are SUPER difficult. And it’s amazing how much sleep can make a difference, isn’t it?
I’m so glad that you stopped by my blog and that I’ve found yours! Loving the crankiness.