Progress

So I had my monthly measurement session at the gym to see if I've had any progress since starting on April 9th. My weight loss appears stalled at the moment - I've been at the same weight for over a week. But the measurements.... bliss. I've lost 12.5" in the last month - all over! So looking at the starting stats I've posted here, here's my progress:

Month 1 Stats
bust - 37.5  (-1.5)
waist - 33.5 (-2.5)
hips - 37 (-2)

Yay!

Vacation, Please.....

No, I don't even have one planned for 2012. I'm aiming for September for perhaps some time off but we'll see.

Exercising is kicking my butt.....

Working on my dissertation is kicking my butt...

Work is kicking my butt....

There aren't enough hours in the day... and there is so much that I feel that I am trying to 'get back on track' in my life.

I will prevail - it's just a little tough right now.

4th Weigh-in and 2.5lbs lost

It wasn't a great week though. It was tough fitting in the workouts. And the water. And the fish. And the sleep.

The best workout this week was water aerobics - it stretched me out beautifully.

The toughest was body pump. I did the 60 minute class and I struggled with the arm exercises with minimal weight!

The most fulfilling was yoga. I felt relaxed and was able to work on my flexibility and strength.

The most improved was spinning. I was able to do 85% of the combinations.

Liam - 16 months

Date/Week: April 22nd; 16 months

Milestones: 

• Third haircut!
• He can now open doors in the house.... try keeping him out of the bathroom now!
• 31" long and 21.9lbs
• Has his first pair of boat shoes
• Loves his books and will try to read them to you
• Has started to run!
• Boy, can he turn on the drama (and he can turn it off just as fast...)

Developmental Progress:  

• If you play 'Twinkle,Twinkle' or 'Row, Row, Row' on an instrument, he will start to sing the song
• Using more two word sentences
• He loves climbing
• He helps with the dishwasher and in the garden
• When he goes to sit on the step he will back up and then sit down
• Helps to put on and take off his clothing
• Feeds himself with a spoon or fork with some help
• Says oh-oh when something drops
• Is starting to get the dogs' names down

Thoughts and Feelings? 

It has been a hectic month! Between highland exams, work, the pilot study for my dissertation, 3 weeks of dissertation workshop courses and starting a diet and exercise plan, I have had a time keeping up. I am starting to contemplate what the future may hold. I've also been thinking about what to do to rebuild my confidence level. I am sick of second guessing myself.


I am hoping the fall will bring some peace. I am hopeful that we can have a relaxing vacation - we've identified the time but the plans are still up in the air. I really am looking forward to some family time - and hopefully some celebration time if I have finished the degree!


What I am looking forward to: 


Spending time in the garden!

3rd Weigh - in - 3 lbs lost

Thank goodness!!!!

I have taken so many classes this week to kick-start this process. Nights definitely don't work for me...

So, out of the classes:

Zumba - good
Water Aerobics - great
Running - ok
Elliptical - ok
Treadmill - kind of boring
Yoga - great
Plyometrics - tough but good
Body Pump - tough but good
Spinning - hellish and my butt hurts
Chalene Extreme - good
Swimming - too cold for good assessment

2nd weigh-in - 0 weight loss

Yeah, if I was on one of those reality shows they would send me home.

So this weekend I did Zumba on Saturday morning and Chalene Extreme in the evening. On Sunday I did a 20 minute Zumba wii workout and then I went to water aerobics - and I ran home! Yesterday I went to spinning class. And today, 0 movement on the scale!

I was shattered. I went to do my lunchtime swim and it sucked (water too cold). I plan to go to salsa aerobics tonight and then do some Chalebe Extreme when I get home. My evening meal will also get a makeover... I'm restricted to chicken or fish or vegetarian for the rest of the week.

From what I am reading, I could be dealing with some mussle gain/ water retention issues but other than that I have no idea what is going on. I mean I have fat around my stomach. Should it give up at least something in a week?????

Week 1 - 0 Weight Loss

Yeah, bad week. Don't even know why I started this week with the dance exams and everything. I do have more energy though and my workouts start tomorrow. My goal for next Friday is to lose at least 2lbs!