Pushing it

So towards the end of today I could feel the burn in my butt. Definite soreness there. A very good sign. Soreness means I worked the muscles to a building point. I just did the 20 min Ab jam today, but I wore the sculpting gloves and I pushed myself. I could feel the burn while I did it.

I was able to tighten my belt by one notch today and the new pants I just got already feel loose. now whether that's because I'm stretching them out or I'm losing fat I don't know, but tomorrow is measuring day so I'll work extra hard with a good cardio session and we'll measure before and after. See what kinda progress we've made in just one week!

Shakey leggs!!!

I'm really frustrated tonight. I have energy and I can feel that I want to work my abs and chest more but my legs are so shaky I'm so tired. Ugh I did the Turbo scuplt tonight with the 3 lb weights and got through 95% of it and started the Ab Jam and didn't get very far. I tell you though I'm shaky and sweaty and tired. That's a good feeling. I'm going to cook me some eggs and down more water.

Definitely a productive night tonight. I wish I could work my abs more but best not to push my limits it can make me sick. My next goal is to stretch more. I need to improve my flexibility badly. So working on lunges to improve my leg strength and stretch more so that I am more flexible. That will be what I focus on the next couple months.

Its hard to make my goals over a period of months and not weeks. But I have to be realistic in my goals. I know that its better to do the exercises right than do a lot of them. So its way better to take your time to improve your technique then to hurry it and possibly injure yourself.

With the start of October coming hopefully I'll see a change by the end. Guess we'll have to see!

I promise I haven't been slacking

Ok I know I haven't written for a few days, but I promise I have not been slacking. I'm still taking my Green tea pills everyday and I'm making sure I drink lots of water. I bought a 1 liter water bottle I've been toting around with me.

So I looked around for my hand weights and I could not find them! So I went and bought 3 lb weights at Wal-mart and guess what turned up yesterday? Ya one of the 2 lb weights. Goodness. I've been paying attention to my arms though. My right arm is so much stronger because its my dominant arm. I use it for everything! Washing dishes, vacuuming, even washing my hair and brushing my teeth, so its no wonder its the stronger arm. So when I go grocery shopping I'll carry the basket or bags with my left arm. And I've been toting around a 2 lb weight and have been practicing bicep curls.

've been looking at healthy foods and ways to work out. Beets supposedly help burn belly fat and Grapefruits help lower insulin levels so that you can loose weight. I've been making sure to not eat as much red meat and look to eat at home more than eating out. Which isn't only healthier its also a good financial decision. I went and bought some apples and cucumbers to bring to work to eat as snacks.

Another good tip I've found is that you should work out while looking in a mirror. That's why gym walls are covered in them. You need to watch yourself so that you can see if you are doing the workout correctly. That makes a huge difference. If you aren't doing it correctly your not going to see the right results.

I did also find a good but workout too. It is supposed to get rid of saggy butts. I'm not sure what exactly a saggy butt is but I'm sure I don't want to. But I did it without weights and I could feel it in my muscles. So I'm going to practice that one too.

Dying already!

So today I decided to do the Turbo Sculpt. I made it through just about 20 min. I'm sweating like a pig and shaking. I'm so out of shape! I did try and start out with 5 lb weights though. I need to find my 2 lb weights or go get some 3 lb weights...

Now that I've seen that one I know what to expect and work towards. I'll have to do it next time without any weights or just the turbo gloves. That way I can get through the entire work out.

So right now I'm getting all my measurements...

At the middle of my belly bulg I'm 37 1/2 inches. My thighs are both at 22 1/2 inches. Calves are both 13 1/3 inches. My right bicep is 11 1/2 inches but my left is just under 11. So I definately need to wor on that one. Just under my ribs we've got 33 inches.

So my main goal is going to be to get rid of the bulge and get my arms bigger. I've yet to weigh myself. Mostly because I'm not that worried about how much I weight. Its more about how I look and how I feel. So I'll do a weekly measuring.

So not bad for a first day. Got a new goal to work towards.

Starting the Battle!

So for years I've been talking about working out and getting back in shape. I gained a lot of weight because I didn't watch what I eat. I take birth control in the form of the Depo shot. One of the downsides to this is that it makes you hungry. Now when I was in the bad relationship that kept me eating, I was so stressed that I was loosing weight so eating all the time kept me at a modest weight.

Well now I'm in a wonderful relationship and I am happy, no stress there. So all eating all the time did was made me gain weight. That equals stretch marks and having to buy all new clothes and I feel very unattractive. I myself just don't feel good.

So I went out and bought my self turbo jab. If you haven't heard of it go to www.beachbody.com and check it out. Its kickboxing and dancing while working out. The same moves you do in a gym but way fun and you get good results and you feel a difference even after one workout.

I got all the workouts. My main focus is my abs. I love flat abs and strong arms. That with Green tea that I get from Wal-mart and I'm doing good. I take green tea every day and I've already lost inches in my waist and the love handles are starting to go away.. that annoying tire around my middle. So that combined with Turbo Jam and I'm positive I'll get the results I want.

Tonight I got home and did the 20 min Ab Jam. I feel good and I'm tired, so I did a good job tonight. I always have a 1 litter water bottle with me so I can keep hydrated. I'll get my weight on here and inches as soon as I can. I encourage people to go out and see what works for you. try a few things out, go with a friend, and remember! STRETCH LOTS!!!!! and Lots of water. It helps.