The scale doesn't always tell the truth

Today was another day of achievements. Not measured by pounds, but by pants size and the number of Xs on a label.

Today I tried on some jeans at the thrift store.  Size 44.  They fit.  Just think 6 months I was wearing a size 56 on the verge of a 58.   I have not fitted into a size 44 for a very long time. I am just 1 size away from being out of the big and tall department.  

I also was able to get a new coat at the thrift store.  It has been the first time in a very long time I have bought a jacket with only 2 Xs .  It is still a little tight but it works. Nothing that won't change in the next month.  

It is strange how I am not as light as I have been in the past, but my sizes are lower then they have been at this current weight in the past .   I am learning I can't judge my progress by weight alone.  

  

November update - The secret of getting ahead is getting started

November was not a big month for weight loss. My official weight lost for November is 3.3 pounds lost. I have a total lost of 56.9  pounds so far. I am happy with that. Still moving in the right direction. I hurt my back early on and as that healed I discover what I hope is just a groin injury.  It possible, it may be a hernia. I don't think I had the most experienced Doctor.  I am giving it another week and then I am going to see my Doctor.

I am unable to measure myself yet.  I need to go pick up a tape measure.  Based on my jeans, I am sure I have lost an inch or two.

I am hoping to get back on track this month. I was feeling better.  I did hit it hard last night.  I did 30 minutes on the treadmill starting at level 8 and working my way up to 15 and back down.  I finished up trying to run as fast as I could for as long as I could.  I was up to the speed level 7.

I followed that up with some squats. planks, incline push ups, weightlifting and kettle bells. I think I may have pushed it to hard.  I was not as healed as I thought.  It still felt good working out again.


I don't think your kids will see this public service announcement.

         

Making the most with what I have.

Staying at a hotel with the family tonight. I did not make it to the Y for my workout. I decided to try the fitness center at the hotel.  

Treadmill- looked fancy. It had lots of lights and buttons. But not well maintained.  I had to run it at 7 level just to make it feel like I was at 4. It keep slowing down when u stepped on it.

They has a weight machine.  I managed toget at decent workout. Did some chest presses, arm curls and some leg exercise . Finished up with some push-ups and squats .

I tried the stair stepper. That was a joke.  I swear it was broke before I used it.

Thanksgiving workout

Today was a much more postive workout.  I have decided to post my daily workouts on my blog.  I am doing this to stay accountable to someone beside myself. I am not going to post every workout to my Facebook site.

 Hit the gym earlier. I was there before 7 AM.  I climbed Mount Everest. This is starting the treadmill at level 8 and raising it every 2 minutes. I did this until I reached level 15.  Then started my way down. Once again 2 minutes for each level.  I have added my own twist. After I do that, I run as fast as I can until I reach the 1 mile mark.

I rounded my hour out doing some dead lifts, push ups against the  bar, bicep curls and planks.

I think I have discovered I like an empty gym. I'm starting to Feeling back on course.  

Ready to enjoy a great Thanksgiving. I hope you have a great one too.

Workout Disasters

This makes me feel better about my workout skills.  I just hope no one is recording me.

Try, try, try again.

For some reason, the gym felt like my first time.  I went to use the free weights and felt intimidated.  Not sure if it was just me or I was really getting death stares.  It may have been the guilt of not working out all week.  Did half my workout and left.

I think I will stick to afternoons.  

November had been a tough workout month.  Hope to get back on track in December. 

My December goal is to be down another   Waist size.  

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!

It is a sad day.  Alex my trainer told me that he is leaving the Y to work for the Stillwater school system.  It is amazing how a person you didn't know can change your life in just 6 months. What started out as just a session to learn how to use equipment, turned into a 6 month life changing adventure.  To some that are reading this may think that sounds dramatic. But to me it's not.   Not only has he showed me how to get fitter and stronger, he has also helped me build my confidence.  Not only in the Gym, but in life.  I have been able to carry the things I have learned in the gym into my everyday life.  Never giving up. Trying harder.  Just when you think you can do it, you push through it and get it done. Working with him has made me a better person.

Alex has given me a strong foundation to continue my adventure.  It just won't be as fun.  Thank you for all you have done.

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!