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Tuesday
25Aug2009

My Newest Buddy--Jon, Personal Trainer

DateTuesday, August 25, 2009 at 11:45PM

I start on Friday. I didn't want to do it, but I signed up and now I'm committed. Jon is my new personal trainer at my local gym. I told him that I'm going to use his expertise, feedback from a BodyBug (see Jenine's story about her BodyBugg) and combine cardio and strength training every day for the next three months!

I'll keep you posted on my results. I've added Jon to my "team" of Good Body Buddies because I need someone to really work me hard and keep me accountable. I hope Sylvia will join me at the gym sometimes but even if I do this alone--I've got to do it.

I told Jon that my goal is to be the cutest 60 year old on my block--with the most muscle definition!

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Sunday
07Jun2009

Exerise Strategies for Weight Loss -- Kate's New Resolve

DateSunday, June 7, 2009 at 10:46PM

Captain Smash Thrashing Stinkin' Thinkin'I'm over my puddle of pity and I've got some new energy for stepping up to a more intense exercise routine. I'm sticking with the Prevention 2 Week Turnaround and the combination of strength training, walking and healthy diet.

So, today I really squeezed the maximum benefit from an hour of exercise.

I did my strength routine today with 3 sets of 12 reps of exercises at highest level of difficulty. Then, I walked for 40 minutes and used Dennis' watch+heart rate monitor to make sure I walked long enough and at the target intensity/heart rate for me for at least 20-30 minutes.

Pushed myself and now I can barely sit here at the computer cuz my shoulders are burning (it's the 5 lb weights over my head with 36 reps, I think).

Also, I did more work in the kitchen than usual this weekend to make sure we had salad and veggies for meals and I did good snacks. Took Saturday as my Cheat Day and 1) had breakfast at Denny's and also 2) had some hot fudge sin. Saturday will probably turn out to be my cheat day for evermore.

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Friday
05Jun2009

Disappointing Results: Kate's Progress in May

DateFriday, June 5, 2009 at 9:41PM

As much as I'd like to have dramatic results to brag about, I don't. Here's my progress and my assessment.

In the last two weeks, I've varied between 158 to 160, so, No Pounds Off (yet).

I've lost 1.5 inches. Before you high five me, know this: I lost an inch in my boobs. So now I can hook my bra on the third set of hooks if I want to do that. The extra half inch is at my waist. I think I've lost bloat because my diet has become almost gluten free.

I'm stronger and doing more. Sylvia and I are working a plan that was initially difficult to understand and get the form right. We're in the swing of it now. And, we have upped the difficulty level of every exercise in Plan A and Plan B.

When we down and back up Sylvia's hill, I do a lot better. Now that we repeat this twice, I have to push myself hard to stay the pace back up the hill the second time.

I might need a class to push my cardio limits.Cardio is my weak point. I don't like it. I don't like losing my breath and sweating much. Although, I do remember doing Tai-Bo class with Georgia one year and loving it. High energy instructor, music, large and energized group. Maybe I need to work in a gym membership again to get sweaty in a group and have an instructor push my limits with me.

My partner, Dennis, reminds me that I might have to think of this shaping-up-healthier project as a job.

 

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Tuesday
26May2009

Numbers are Power: Know Your Numbers to Measure Progress

DateTuesday, May 26, 2009 at 8:46PM

My Theory About Vital Statistics

Here is my theory: I forget numbers and ignore numbers because I'm afraid that they won't be good news, I'll be disappointed (or afraid) and get stuck in a helpless, hopeless hole.

Instead--I find that if I just see my numbers as data, just plain old information, I get really motivated to change the numbers and watch them move in MY Direction - progress - one number at a time.

Inch Loss

My aim for this "next half" of my life and my health and fitness choices is -- Inch Loss Without Muscle Loss.

My Numbers

Drum roll please, while I cover my eyes and ears so I don't see your reaction:

  • Weight (by my home scale) = 160 lbs when we started. 158 lbs. today.
  • Boobs = 41 inches
  • Waist = 37 inches
  • Hips = 44 inches
  • Upper arms both = 13 1/2 inches
  • Upper thighs, left = 24 inches, right = 25 inches

Kate before Team 15 Inch Loss Program in 2006

After these pics were taken, I lost 17 lbs. (160 to 143). This is not a pretty sight but it reminds me what kind of progress can be made in just a couple of months.

Wondering what happened to get me back to 160 lbs? Stress eating. More about how I'm dealing with that this time around in future blog posts.

For comparison's sake: in my twenties my weight was about 115-120 lbs. When I was nine months pregnant with Georgia, my daughter (read her story in Good Body Friends), I weighed 130 lbs.



Okay, that's enough confession and comparison for one day. Moving on....

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Sunday
24May2009

Getting Started: Just Do It!

DateSunday, May 24, 2009 at 10:08PM

I don't know why getting started with a new project or change is so hard, but it hasn't gotten easier for me over the years.

But, here I am, posting my first thoughts in my new journal here at Good Body Buddies. I talked with Sylvia on the telephone today and she spent the day in "active rest" which means that although she worked hard in the yard, she didn't do either Plan A or B in our strength training plan.

I spent a couple of hours kayaking today. Great weather, so I got an upper body workout and a day soaking in the beauty of the Skagit Valley.

If you are curious what Plan A and B are, go to Prevention.com to see the exercise plan we are following:

Two Week Turn Around: Shrink A Size in 14 Days

This article explains and illustrates the two week turn around program that combines strength training and walking. Sylvia and I are also following a two week diet plan. We're decreasing calories, increasing protein, limiting fat to "good fat" or MUFA's. More about this later.

I just wanted to get started. Coming tomorrow--my "before" pictures and baseline measurements for my inch loss goals.

Kate

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