Week 4 of my weight loss journey brings me to a topic I really could do without~exercise. When we lived in town, it was easy for me to take a bike ride or a walk. Now that we live in the country, that is a bit difficult. We live on a state road. The speed limit is 55. Taking a bike ride or walk on this road could age me several years. So how do I fit exercise into my day?
Getting outside has been a start. We have lots of things to get done outside, so keeping busy out there helps keep me in motion. We're crossing off things on our to~do list, and burning some calories at the same time. Now I know that this will not completely cut it for exercise. I need to elevate my heart rate during exercise. I have been gifted a 2 month membership to Curves, and am looking forward to starting there. I have also been looking at different DVD's to exercise along with at home.
Getting the body moving is always a good thing. I may need to get creative to do it, and I may need to carve out some time during my day. It will be worth it in the end!
So....how'd I do this
week?
My Results:
Weight loss this week~ 1 pound
Total weight loss~ 12 pounds
Amount left to get to goal~28 pounds
Not a great number again this week, but it's something! I sometimes get discouraged about slow weight loss, but I try to remember my ultimate goal here is to get healthy, not just lose weight. While I definitely DO want to see the numbers shrink along with my waist line, I really want to get healthy. So I take the numbers as they come!
How did you do this week?
Blessings,
My Results:
Weight loss this week~ 1 pound
Total weight loss~ 12 pounds
Amount left to get to goal~28 pounds
Not a great number again this week, but it's something! I sometimes get discouraged about slow weight loss, but I try to remember my ultimate goal here is to get healthy, not just lose weight. While I definitely DO want to see the numbers shrink along with my waist line, I really want to get healthy. So I take the numbers as they come!
How did you do this week?
Blessings,
If you're looking for good weight-loss dvd workouts, check into Leslie Sansone's walk away the pounds! Personally, I like the dvds that have several of her workouts, that way I can vary from day to day.
ReplyDeleteJen :)
Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out! I love to hear what DVD's other moms are using!
DeleteBLessings,
Jess
Every little bit counts! Good for you for keeping at it. This is a difficult area for me. It's the lifestyle changes that I'm having trouble with. Seeing your "numbers" encourages me to make healthier choices and get back to dropping those extra pounds. Thanks for sharing your journey, you're almost halfway to your goal!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet comment! I really struggled with putting my weight loss struggle on my blog, but wanted to encourage others in this area as well. Your comment is encouraging me to continue!
DeleteBlessings,
Jess
Congrats on the weight loss. Keep up the good work! Thank You so much for linking up with the Friday follow along.
ReplyDeleteThat's great on the weigh loss! I have been wanting to get into something, but I just can't seem to pull myself out of bed extra early to do it! Have you tried the 30 day shred by jillian Michaels? It is hard but it is definitely a quick workout. I am hoping to start up on it again and stick to it! Thanks for sharing at the Friday Follow Along last week.
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