It has been a while since I've had anything to say, but I can quite happily say that I think I have broken through the plateau!!
Thank goodness!!
My last post here was on the 30th January, and my graph was distinctly flatlining. It wasn't a terrible thing, I can honestly say that I am quite happy with my body the shape that it is now (apart from the bewbs, but that's a post for another day).
I do want to be able to get to a healthy BMI though, so I decided to mix things up a little bit to see if I could bust through.
So! Using myfitnesspal.com settings I reset all my goals to change the way that I eat!!!
I've boosted the amount of protein I eat in a day and lowered my carbohydrates (note, I am still eating Carbs. Just not quite as many as before). I'm still eating around 1750 calories (net) per day - a 250 calorie deficit - just in a different way!
So, I've been doing that for about a month now - some days more successful than others! (Protein is kinda hard to eat without being totally across every mouthful of food you eat all day - I really don't want to think about my food that much. Also I don't want to have to resort to bars and protein powder shakes). And it seems to be going ok!!
Before I give you the weighins though I also want to say that I've shaken my exercise routine up a little as well.
I had a week in the middle of February where I was so ill. I mean really, a flu the likes of which I hope I will not see again for a very long time. Myself and dearly beloved were totally floored and in bed for 3 whole days (and not in a good way). When we finally emerged at the other end of it I can honestly say that my body felt as weak as a kitten. It's amazing how quickly you can lose your stamina if you don't stay on top of everything. Having said that, I have been pleased at my recovery time, I think I am back on form now! I need to continue with my swimming endurance, but that is a post for another day too!
Anyhoo, to get myself back on track, I have finally given in and am having a go at Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. So many people have told me (on forums) how great this DVD is and after hearing a friend of mine tell me how good and convenient it is for a working person, plus how you really feel it even though you're only doing a 27 minute workout a day. Well, let me tell you. You really *really* feel it!
There are 3 levels that you do for 10 days at a time. I'm on day 8 today of level 1.
I upped the weight that I use for my bicep curls last night. Ouch.
Anyhoo, I'm doing that on days that I'm at work (as long as dearly beloved doesn't mind doing the cooking - he's a wonderful man really, no matter what anyone says about him ;) ) and continuing with my swimming on days that I am off.
TO THE WEIGHINS!!
- 30th January - 12 Stone 12.5 Pounds - 180.25lbs
- 6th February - 12 Stone 11.75 Pounds - 179.75lbs
- 13th February - 12 Stone 6.5 Pounds - 174.5lbs
- 20th February - 12 Stone 9 Pounds - 177lbs
- 27th February - 12 Stone 8.75 Pounds - 176.75lbs
- 5th March - 12 Stone 7.75 Pounds - 175.5lbs
Aren't they lovely numbers? :)
So glad to be down around the 175/next half stone level! That 9 stone barrier is well and truly trampled!
So for my next mini target, I'm hoping to get below and stay below 12 stone 7 by the start of April!
Looking forward to seeing the results of this 30 Day Shred DVD!
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