alright, lets start off with the fact that its been 15 days and I've lost 16 pounds so far and not counting today.
So that's good, right?
Yeah, it is!!
So we know already that the first 7 days I was down 11pounds and that was just with doing my diet alone, no exercising at all. This last 7 days (starting last Tuesday) I have been working out pretty frequently.
Here is my opinion on what I feel like you should be doing to get the MOST successful weight loss.( and again this is JUST my own opinion , I'm no doctor and defiantly no physical / personal trainer) this is just what has helped me and what is important to me for the best results.
First off is DIET!!! Your diet is 80% of your weight loss and maintaining your weight. In my earlier posts I described my diet and I really think it is important. The good thing about the diet I use, is not that its only a diet but can be converted into a lifestyle. You know those diets when you eat only fruits and veggies or drinking lemon water and tea all day long just to ME doesn't seem like you can live like that forever and is easier to slip back into your bad habits quicker ( ATLEAST for me it would be) I was something that I can live off of and live by forever and not just for 17, 30 or even 90 days.
Don't get me wrong I totally will eventually have some pizza or cake but I know I won't feel as guilty knowing that "tomorrow" I can jump back into my life of healthy living.
Now 80% is diet which means 20% is....... exercise
I know, I know you all are saying 'blah, I hate working out' and 'its only 20% so I don't really need to do it'. Here's the thing , you DO need it no matter how small a percentage it is! It is very very important in success of goals and maintaining. I'm not saying run a marathon your very first day but move your body.
I work out twice a day for about an hour to two hours a day. These are some key thing that help me through work outs daily.
1- water!!! Tons and tons of water!!!!
2-gum!! I love any spearmint sugarfree gum.
3- MUSIC!!!
I want to let you know that I have worked myself up to How much I work out. I would do 15 mins here, 10 mins here and just go with how I felt.
(this was the first day i worked out and was on the bike) I have lately been doing the following..
In the morning running / walking/ jogging from a 3.0-4.5 speed and a 3-12 incline on the treadmill from 15-35 minutes (today I did 23min on the treadmill) at night time I go to the gym and do the elliptical and the bike. Normally the elliptical for 15-20 mins and the bike for 10-25 mins. Then I sit in the suna for 10-20 minutes, which helps me wind down and keep my heart rate up a little bit longer.
When you start out work yourself up into a sweat first and then slow down (or keep on pushing ) you need to get your heart rate up so your calories just melt off like butta'!!! It may take 1-2 minutes for you to really start sweating but just push until you do! I have also noticed that I feel the burn but after 5,10,15 minutes it goes away so try and get past those points and you will do great.
An important factor for me is music! At my gym (urban active fitness) they have a dark room, where you can work out and watch a movie! This is perfect for me and a good distraction if there is a GOOD movie on but on days when there is some 1985 history movie on I'm bored and want to shoot myself so that's why be prepared and bring head phones!! I use my phone to download mp3's but an ipod or whatever will work.
( If you don't have one I suggest invest in one.)
I have my gum that I can sometimes be quite annoying with but hey it helps me get through my work outs, so I'm gonna chew MY GUM how I need to. Just work out and ignore things around you, focus on you!!! (Can you tell I've had an issue!! Lol)
Also invest in a Good pair of shoes. I wear Nike shox which I love but aren't for everybody. You can go to your local shoe store and ask them for help on a good work out shoe.
And we already know, water, water, water!!! Just drink so much water. Not just for workouts but through out the day also. Honestly, that should be the only thing you are drinking.
Okay I will every now and again have a crystal light or Starbucks unsweetened Passion fruit tea bot are 0 cals, 0 carbs, 0 EVERYTHING. but only consume about 1 glass once or twice a week. Keep it limited, like very limited.
I think that is just about it. Just remember all those things and you should be pretty good.
Don't be afraid to sweat!!! If you don't look like this when you are done, you may be doing something wrong, or not pushing yourself to its max.
So that's good, right?
Yeah, it is!!
So we know already that the first 7 days I was down 11pounds and that was just with doing my diet alone, no exercising at all. This last 7 days (starting last Tuesday) I have been working out pretty frequently.
Here is my opinion on what I feel like you should be doing to get the MOST successful weight loss.( and again this is JUST my own opinion , I'm no doctor and defiantly no physical / personal trainer) this is just what has helped me and what is important to me for the best results.
First off is DIET!!! Your diet is 80% of your weight loss and maintaining your weight. In my earlier posts I described my diet and I really think it is important. The good thing about the diet I use, is not that its only a diet but can be converted into a lifestyle. You know those diets when you eat only fruits and veggies or drinking lemon water and tea all day long just to ME doesn't seem like you can live like that forever and is easier to slip back into your bad habits quicker ( ATLEAST for me it would be) I was something that I can live off of and live by forever and not just for 17, 30 or even 90 days.
Don't get me wrong I totally will eventually have some pizza or cake but I know I won't feel as guilty knowing that "tomorrow" I can jump back into my life of healthy living.
Now 80% is diet which means 20% is....... exercise
I know, I know you all are saying 'blah, I hate working out' and 'its only 20% so I don't really need to do it'. Here's the thing , you DO need it no matter how small a percentage it is! It is very very important in success of goals and maintaining. I'm not saying run a marathon your very first day but move your body.
I work out twice a day for about an hour to two hours a day. These are some key thing that help me through work outs daily.
1- water!!! Tons and tons of water!!!!
2-gum!! I love any spearmint sugarfree gum.
3- MUSIC!!!
I want to let you know that I have worked myself up to How much I work out. I would do 15 mins here, 10 mins here and just go with how I felt.
(this was the first day i worked out and was on the bike) I have lately been doing the following..In the morning running / walking/ jogging from a 3.0-4.5 speed and a 3-12 incline on the treadmill from 15-35 minutes (today I did 23min on the treadmill) at night time I go to the gym and do the elliptical and the bike. Normally the elliptical for 15-20 mins and the bike for 10-25 mins. Then I sit in the suna for 10-20 minutes, which helps me wind down and keep my heart rate up a little bit longer.
When you start out work yourself up into a sweat first and then slow down (or keep on pushing ) you need to get your heart rate up so your calories just melt off like butta'!!! It may take 1-2 minutes for you to really start sweating but just push until you do! I have also noticed that I feel the burn but after 5,10,15 minutes it goes away so try and get past those points and you will do great.
An important factor for me is music! At my gym (urban active fitness) they have a dark room, where you can work out and watch a movie! This is perfect for me and a good distraction if there is a GOOD movie on but on days when there is some 1985 history movie on I'm bored and want to shoot myself so that's why be prepared and bring head phones!! I use my phone to download mp3's but an ipod or whatever will work.
( If you don't have one I suggest invest in one.)
I have my gum that I can sometimes be quite annoying with but hey it helps me get through my work outs, so I'm gonna chew MY GUM how I need to. Just work out and ignore things around you, focus on you!!! (Can you tell I've had an issue!! Lol)
Also invest in a Good pair of shoes. I wear Nike shox which I love but aren't for everybody. You can go to your local shoe store and ask them for help on a good work out shoe.
And we already know, water, water, water!!! Just drink so much water. Not just for workouts but through out the day also. Honestly, that should be the only thing you are drinking.
Okay I will every now and again have a crystal light or Starbucks unsweetened Passion fruit tea bot are 0 cals, 0 carbs, 0 EVERYTHING. but only consume about 1 glass once or twice a week. Keep it limited, like very limited.
I think that is just about it. Just remember all those things and you should be pretty good.
Don't be afraid to sweat!!! If you don't look like this when you are done, you may be doing something wrong, or not pushing yourself to its max.
friend! i can totally tell that you've lost in your sweaty gym picture! seriously! your face looks so thin! i enjoyed reading the work out blog... and want the deets on what the hell happened with you at the gym with the gum, lol. anyway! keep these blogs coming! love them.
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