40 Week Weigh & Measure

TinaT · 11-19-17, 12:00 PM

Ok.. so hands down, this 4 week stretch has by far been the most I've gone WITHOUT working out. That being said I still had positive results.

Inches lost: 0.5 inches = 35 inches total.
Pounds lost: 2.4 lbs = 32.4 lbs total.

This health and fitness journey continues to prove to me that intake is key and exercise is the bonus. That's how I see it now.

Here's what I want to say to all of you ... just like I've said about exercise ... find something you'll stick with. Find what fits your lifestyle, health history, budget, and what will motivate you to keep at it. What works for me may not be at all appealing to others and that's ok.

Just like workout programs, there's something for everyone. Give yourself permission to tweak and change as you change.

I will be 53 on Dec 9th. I haven't felt this good in years. I couldn't tell you the last time I looked forward to a birthday. Not because of how I look, but because of how I feel. The energy and motivation to do more with my day. The quality of life I'm getting back.

Thank you all for letting me share and process with you. You all are a blessing and I hope you know that.

DCW · 11-19-17, 12:07 PM

Congratulations on your journey and success!

Truly a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

bzar · 11-19-17, 01:27 PM

so happy for you as always.

thanks for being willing to share your results with us.

wendug · 11-19-17, 05:46 PM

Congrats Tina! Sounds like your barre rotation is a good fit! The positive mental benefits of exercise are good on you!!

For my 36 week weigh in I actually gained 1 pound. But I am not discouraged as I've added more weight training with Jari Love and Slim Series this past month. I lost another 1/4 inch in my chest (my boobs are shrinking!), 1/2 inch in my lower abs and 1/4 inch on my thighs. I had to take a sick week when I caught a bad cold, and I did give in to some Halloween treats, so I'm sure that affected my month's results as well.

After reading all your posts on barre and essentrics it makes me think I should add more of these workouts into my rotation, too! Thanks for sharing!

luvcritters · 11-19-17, 06:06 PM

Congrats on your success. Be very proud of yourself. You did the work and it paid off.

TinaT · 11-19-17, 06:11 PM

Wendy ~ Sounds like you're working hard as well. Good job. Just to clarify, I'm using barre and Callanetics, not essentrics.

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11-19-17, 12:00 PM
TinaT Join Date: Nov 2001	40 Week Weigh & Measure Ok.. so hands down, this 4 week stretch has by far been the most I've gone WITHOUT working out. That being said I still had positive results. Inches lost: 0.5 inches = 35 inches total. Pounds lost: 2.4 lbs = 32.4 lbs total. This health and fitness journey continues to prove to me that intake is key and exercise is the bonus. That's how I see it now. Here's what I want to say to all of you ... just like I've said about exercise ... find something you'll stick with. Find what fits your lifestyle, health history, budget, and what will motivate you to keep at it. What works for me may not be at all appealing to others and that's ok. Just like workout programs, there's something for everyone. Give yourself permission to tweak and change as you change. I will be 53 on Dec 9th. I haven't felt this good in years. I couldn't tell you the last time I looked forward to a birthday. Not because of how I look, but because of how I feel. The energy and motivation to do more with my day. The quality of life I'm getting back. Thank you all for letting me share and process with you. You all are a blessing and I hope you know that. __________________ TinaT. Faith - Family - Fitness Keep It Simple

11-19-17, 12:07 PM
DCW Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016	Congratulations on your journey and success! Truly a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

11-19-17, 01:27 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	so happy for you as always. thanks for being willing to share your results with us. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

11-19-17, 05:46 PM
wendug Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago burb	Congrats Tina! Sounds like your barre rotation is a good fit! The positive mental benefits of exercise are good on you!! For my 36 week weigh in I actually gained 1 pound. But I am not discouraged as I've added more weight training with Jari Love and Slim Series this past month. I lost another 1/4 inch in my chest (my boobs are shrinking!), 1/2 inch in my lower abs and 1/4 inch on my thighs. I had to take a sick week when I caught a bad cold, and I did give in to some Halloween treats, so I'm sure that affected my month's results as well. After reading all your posts on barre and essentrics it makes me think I should add more of these workouts into my rotation, too! Thanks for sharing! __________________ Wendy

11-19-17, 06:06 PM
luvcritters VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Congrats on your success. Be very proud of yourself. You did the work and it paid off. __________________ Linda Trust no one. - X-Files, and me. Comfort food only provides comfort while it's in your mouth. - Me

11-19-17, 06:11 PM
TinaT Join Date: Nov 2001	Wendy ~ Sounds like you're working hard as well. Good job. Just to clarify, I'm using barre and Callanetics, not essentrics. __________________ TinaT. Faith - Family - Fitness Keep It Simple