What a slacker I've already become. I've slacked on blogging, I've slacked on proper eating, and I've slacked on BBG. Although on a positive note, I have been pretty good about my running! Yesterday I ran five miles in 62 minutes, with only a few walking breaks. It actually felt pretty good although, I really had to push myself to get that time, and that last mile dragged.
I've only been running on the treadmill so I can keep a good pace, plus it's freezing outside. Luckily the race is flat except for one part, so I'm not terribly concerned about running up hills, but I know I should add some inclines to my runs. I haven't been sore at all so I think I can handle the 10k pretty well, as long as I keep up with my runs. I ran the 10k Turkey Trot in Cincinnati and was terribly sore after I had run it. The thing is, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are incredibly hilly, so that didn't help me out.
I've refused to weigh myself because I know I hadn't been good about my eating habits at all. I was worried to see that my weight went up instead of down. I don't know why I struggle making habits, but it almost seems impossible for me. I know I need and want to lose weight, but for whatever reason it's been hard to ignite a fire within myself.
Today when I get back from work, I plan on doing two sets of BBG, since I didn't do it on monday
I Took my measurements today, so I could continue to track my progress.
Weight: 134
Natural waist: 33.5 inches
Belly button: 36 inches
Right Thigh: 21 inches
Right Arm: 11.25 inches
I went from 134.4 to 134, so there's at least a teeny bit of progress! Not much, and it could have been more if I would have eaten properly. My waist, and around my belly button need to drastically go down, but I think I'd like an inch off my arms and legs. My butt needs some serious toning so I need to work on strength training so I can build some muscle there.
I plan on taking some progress pictures and measurements on February 15th, hopefully there will be some differences made!
Till next time!
Julia
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Diet troubles...
I don't know what it is about me, but I have the appetite of a pig. I could eat all day long, and only ever crave junk food. I also will be too lazy to prepare myself food and then I will starve till lunch and then pig out. The bad part is that I know this is bad, yet I seem to do it anyway. I'm going to try to not let myself feel defeated though. My dinner was a healthy piece of grilled chicken with a side of applesauce. Unfortunately there is still junk food left over from Christmas, so naturally I had to eat some more candy. I'll be happy when the day comes when I get a big kid job and have my own apartment. I won't have any of that kind of food sitting around for me to snack on.
I've decided that I'm not going to weigh myself again until February 1st. I hope that I'll have made some progress by then!
Till next time!
Julia
I've decided that I'm not going to weigh myself again until February 1st. I hope that I'll have made some progress by then!
Till next time!
Julia
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
This is the start
Hi everyone! My name is Julia, and I am a 23 year old recent college grad. I made this blog for the sole reason to keep myself motivated, as I begin Kayla Itsines' BBG program. From what I have seen from people's results, it's a program that many have benefited from.
Growing up I was always super active and thin but once I hit puberty, I always had a little bit of belly fat that just wouldn't go away. And then once I hit college it all went downhill from there. I ate what I wanted, drank, and barely ever exercised. The weight gradually packed on, so I never I added an extra couple of pounds to the scale, I never thought that much of it.
I am only 5 feet tall and currently weight 134.7 pounds, which is actually better that the 138 I weighed myself at last month (yay). While to most people, that seems like a good and healthy weight, but unfortunately with how short I am, that actually puts me as overweight with a BMI of 26.3. I have never been that absolutely teeny short person. I've always had muscular legs and a little bit of belly pudge, but now I have a lot of belly fat, and look like I'm pregnant! I constantly suck in my stomach so no one notices, so that's pretty sad.
I have finally decided that it is time to actually do something about it. I'm tired of being tired, and hate feeling ashamed of my body. I haven't worn a swim suit in years because I'm so embarrassed!
I'm currently working on my diet to make it more plant based and less processed but it's proving to be difficult since I'm incredibly picky and dislike vegetables.
Something that makes me want to shape up more, is the fact that my brother's wedding is in September of this year. When I try on bridesmaids dresses and look at the pictures of me in them, I am absolutely horrified. I barely recognize myself!
I also have a 10k and half marathon in the same weekend coming up in the end of February that I haven't really trained for. I know, I'm crazy and my body is going to be paying for it when I'm done, but I've done it before, so I know I'll do it again.
My plan is to do BBG Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, while running Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I did the first day of BBG last night, and to do the whole thing and stretch only took me 20 minutes. I feel like I did something wrong, because that seems a bit too quick. Today I plan on doing a run/walk of 3 miles and we'll see how that goes (probably not well).
Here's to hoping that for once I can actually stick to a workout plan, and not die at the end of february.
Have a good day everyone!
Julia
Update: I just got a call about blood work I had done, and a few things were high. My bad cholesterol was 209, when it should be 200 or less, my triglycerides were 303 when optimal is below 150 and my VDL was 61 and optimal for that is 4 - 28. I can't believe it, so even more motivation for me is to get my blood work normal, and be truly healthy. Clearly my diet is very poor, so it needs to be worked on!
Growing up I was always super active and thin but once I hit puberty, I always had a little bit of belly fat that just wouldn't go away. And then once I hit college it all went downhill from there. I ate what I wanted, drank, and barely ever exercised. The weight gradually packed on, so I never I added an extra couple of pounds to the scale, I never thought that much of it.
I am only 5 feet tall and currently weight 134.7 pounds, which is actually better that the 138 I weighed myself at last month (yay). While to most people, that seems like a good and healthy weight, but unfortunately with how short I am, that actually puts me as overweight with a BMI of 26.3. I have never been that absolutely teeny short person. I've always had muscular legs and a little bit of belly pudge, but now I have a lot of belly fat, and look like I'm pregnant! I constantly suck in my stomach so no one notices, so that's pretty sad.
I have finally decided that it is time to actually do something about it. I'm tired of being tired, and hate feeling ashamed of my body. I haven't worn a swim suit in years because I'm so embarrassed!
I'm currently working on my diet to make it more plant based and less processed but it's proving to be difficult since I'm incredibly picky and dislike vegetables.
Something that makes me want to shape up more, is the fact that my brother's wedding is in September of this year. When I try on bridesmaids dresses and look at the pictures of me in them, I am absolutely horrified. I barely recognize myself!
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My plan is to do BBG Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, while running Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I did the first day of BBG last night, and to do the whole thing and stretch only took me 20 minutes. I feel like I did something wrong, because that seems a bit too quick. Today I plan on doing a run/walk of 3 miles and we'll see how that goes (probably not well).
Here's to hoping that for once I can actually stick to a workout plan, and not die at the end of february.
Have a good day everyone!
Julia
Update: I just got a call about blood work I had done, and a few things were high. My bad cholesterol was 209, when it should be 200 or less, my triglycerides were 303 when optimal is below 150 and my VDL was 61 and optimal for that is 4 - 28. I can't believe it, so even more motivation for me is to get my blood work normal, and be truly healthy. Clearly my diet is very poor, so it needs to be worked on!
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