Well, my weigh-in didn't go as I had hoped. I didn't lose any weight-- in fact I gained a little-- but I did lose .8% of my body fat (according to a BMI counter).
I'm not exactly sure how that works?
I need to focus. I need to get my priorities straight. I need to get back in the gym-- and more.
I met my trainer last night. She's a sophomore Exercise Science major, and she's really nice! We worked out together, and I'm feeling it in my chest today (yay!).
I guess I don't have much to say... Just wanted to tell the world that my weigh-in stunk.
But it's never been about numbers on the scale for me, anyway, right? I started this journey telling myself that I didn't have an end number in my head because I didn't know what I'd look like at any weight but my current size.
So I'm celebrating the lower BMI!!
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The Biggest Loser: Week 1 Recap
So I've resolved to write more, especially with this Biggest Loser challenge on campus right now. I was chosen to participate, and I won't lie in telling you that it's been a slow start.
Last Wednesday, I had to complete a fit test in order to be cleared to compete. The fit test, for anyone who remembers this flashback, was the Presidential Fitness Challenge. So, a 1 mile walk or 1.5 mile run, sit & reach, pushups and crunches.
Here's how all that went down:
Walk/Run: I walked/jogged for my 1 mile walk, which took me 18:39. Definitely not my best time (slow as Moses), but it's definitely not my worst either. So I'll take it. (My hips were real sore the next two days, by the way.)
Sit & Reach: Sit with your back against a wall and reach as far out on a tape measure as possible. Well, I'd love to if my belly didn't get in the way. However, I improved with all three attempts, so we'll just pray that gets better.
Push-Ups: As many as you can in one minute. In order for a push-up to count, your nose has to be 2 inches from the ground. Even in my best shape, I was never able to do that. I did 10 mini push-ups, which the coordinator was nice enough to count as ONE real one. That'll do pig; that'll do.
Crunches: As many as you can in one minute. This was by far my best subject, teacher. I got 40 in before time was up. Not an outstanding number, but one of my goals is to get to 60 by the time this 12-week program is over.
So since we've gone over my humiliating fit test, let's go over how this week went:
Well, I didn't make it to the Wellness Center, but I have worked out on my own. Plus, I'm eating healthier, but still not where it should be. Baby steps.
However, in my quest to cook healthier, I made up a super good recipe that I'll share with you! (Sorry, no photo-- I was too excited by how it tasted)
2 cups white rice (Kroger brand, cooked in microwave)
6 Boneless, skinless chicken tenders (cooked in skillet with a drop of olive oil and Pampered Chef Italian Seasoning
1 can Rotel tomatoes with Green Chilies
Make rice, make chicken, combine in the skillet with the can of Rotel. Warm for 20 min.
SO DELICIOUS, and fairly healthy for you! Both Billy and I had enough for lunch the next day!
Oh.
I forgot to tell you I weighed in. If you have been with me for awhile, you'd know that when I broke my foot, I was down almost 60 lbs. I'm sad to report that I gained about 30 lbs back. I'm happier to report that those will be gone again, plus more.
No, you still don't get to know my weight.
I weigh in again tomorrow, as well as meet with my student trainer.
Let's go.
Last Wednesday, I had to complete a fit test in order to be cleared to compete. The fit test, for anyone who remembers this flashback, was the Presidential Fitness Challenge. So, a 1 mile walk or 1.5 mile run, sit & reach, pushups and crunches.
Here's how all that went down:
Walk/Run: I walked/jogged for my 1 mile walk, which took me 18:39. Definitely not my best time (slow as Moses), but it's definitely not my worst either. So I'll take it. (My hips were real sore the next two days, by the way.)
Sit & Reach: Sit with your back against a wall and reach as far out on a tape measure as possible. Well, I'd love to if my belly didn't get in the way. However, I improved with all three attempts, so we'll just pray that gets better.
Push-Ups: As many as you can in one minute. In order for a push-up to count, your nose has to be 2 inches from the ground. Even in my best shape, I was never able to do that. I did 10 mini push-ups, which the coordinator was nice enough to count as ONE real one. That'll do pig; that'll do.
Crunches: As many as you can in one minute. This was by far my best subject, teacher. I got 40 in before time was up. Not an outstanding number, but one of my goals is to get to 60 by the time this 12-week program is over.
So since we've gone over my humiliating fit test, let's go over how this week went:
Well, I didn't make it to the Wellness Center, but I have worked out on my own. Plus, I'm eating healthier, but still not where it should be. Baby steps.
However, in my quest to cook healthier, I made up a super good recipe that I'll share with you! (Sorry, no photo-- I was too excited by how it tasted)
2 cups white rice (Kroger brand, cooked in microwave)
6 Boneless, skinless chicken tenders (cooked in skillet with a drop of olive oil and Pampered Chef Italian Seasoning
1 can Rotel tomatoes with Green Chilies
Make rice, make chicken, combine in the skillet with the can of Rotel. Warm for 20 min.
SO DELICIOUS, and fairly healthy for you! Both Billy and I had enough for lunch the next day!
Oh.
I forgot to tell you I weighed in. If you have been with me for awhile, you'd know that when I broke my foot, I was down almost 60 lbs. I'm sad to report that I gained about 30 lbs back. I'm happier to report that those will be gone again, plus more.
No, you still don't get to know my weight.
I weigh in again tomorrow, as well as meet with my student trainer.
Let's go.
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