A lot has been going on here lately, fitness-wise. I had one of those weeks this week where I thought, if I don’t see results, I GIVE UP.
Not really (probably), but I worked really hard this week. I mentioned before that I was starting a new workout program (I bought it for myself for Mother’s Day) and I joined an accountability group on Facebook to make sure that I hadn’t wasted my money.
(Accountability groups do wonders for my motivation)
It’s called Turbo Fire, and it’s NUTS. It’s super intense cardio/kickboxing, and it’s a series of many DVDs that you rotate throught the week. it’s a 12 week program (or longer), and I just finished Week 4.
I’m down almost 2 lbs and four inches (two off my waist and 1/2 off of my thighs and arms). It’s really hard work, and I’ve had to wake up before the kids to get it done since they’ve been out of school, but I’m kind of loving it (and hating it).
I’ve also been trying to balance my running with the workouts, which is hard. Last week, it helped to go to the track an run in the afternoons, and as I said before, I made it to 250 miles for the year!
But what…I’m not done yet? Dang.
Oh, and I’ve been tracking my food on My Fitness Pal. But, it’s summer and I don’t want to deprive myself of everything. The workouts help me there, though…..burning those extra calories let’s me eat a s’more (or two) once in a while, right?
At the track after a good running/playing session.
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I know how you feel. A month ago I gave up eating crap and I increased the exercise I was doing. The scale has moved one pound. ONE POUND. Sigh.
But I guess it's still good for me, right?
And yay for you on doing so much and moving towards your goals!
Right?! But, maybe it's all the muscles we're building. Or maybe our bodies are in so much shock that we're taking care of ourselves (pretty sure mine is). š Thanks, Robin!
I've thought about buying Turbo Fire. It looks good but I have no motivation at all. I'm hoping to turn that around by doing yoga.
Congrats on the weight loss. Hugs
YAY! Go you!
Summer is full of opportunities to do calorie-burning stuff too!
I'm so proud of your motivation! Getting up before the kids? Exhausting. But you're doing it, and that is so awesome!
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You've motivated me this morning! I've been taking a Pilates class and its kicking my butt!
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That sounds like a pretty good plan. I felt like giving up a few times this week but decided I am NO quitter and you aren't either.
I've said it before but I mean it; you are an inspiration!!
I gotta get moving. Man, it's so hard – it used to be so easy when I had no kids.
congrats on losing the weight! I feel motivated reading this post š
I am so proud of you!!!! You are doing awesome!!!
Plateaus are so frustrating. I have hit one myself where no matter what I do, the scale doesn't budge. I am hoping if I just hang on long enough, it will start to move again. You are doing so awesome, Greta!
You might be seeing the results come slowly, but you are super motivating to others. That's some seriously awesome results, if you ask me!
You're too awesome. Slowly but surely. š And yes, you're motivating me like crazy. Awake before the kids? You're my hero.
So proud of you making it to 250 miles!! Keep it going momma!!
I too am super motivated by ou Greta! All those miles run, and the workouts that early in the morning! Supermama!! The lbs will come don't worry, or should I say they will go? haha. Sometimes I think it takes our bodies a few weeks to respond the way we'd like. Don't give up, you are doing AMAZING!
Ok, thank you SO MUCH for sharing that video, I'm going over to check it out RIGHT now! Good for you.
Smores are a requirement for summer! That's an unwritten rule.
I go for the 90/10 rule. 90% of food intake "good" the other 10% I'm not freaking out over. š
Have a great week!
YOU ARE AMAZING! I wish I could get motivated like that. I need to strengthen my knees and I get so annoyed that I just stop but I will never be able to run again until I heal them.
You should be proud. You motivate me to be better!
It's the same for me right now, not losing a ton, but toning up. Not wanting to stop eating well, ANYTHING, really… š
Great job on doing those DVDs, they sound hard!
I love the post sweat fest pic! You are killing it with keeping motivated. I am of course also referring to your news for September.
go greta go … you are doing amazing with your running. I have heard of turbo fire but never tried it … hopefully its kicking your butt (in a good way).
You did it! Gosh those weeks where you are doubting and overwhelmed are the worst. You look great!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE turbo fire. Good for you!
Wow! That is great! Congrats!
You are doing great. When I see your updates, I am inspired to go and get my run in. So thank you!!!