Kelly’s Week 3

Kelly’s continued progress is going at a ‘normal’, expected rate that makes me smile and nod with a feeling of “YES….we have a winner folks!!” And I have to chuckle when she writes…”being on Angela’s food plan”…MY food plan consists of nothing most of us don’t already know—especially Kelly. It’s just like Kelly, not a lot of us have 1) a journal by which we’ve written in to keep track of what it is we’re putting in our mouth which is then followed by 2) someone with a little more nutrition education to piece a “plan” together and say…here—eat this! I have Kelly eating REAL, portioned food—NOTHING processed—I’ve cut out a lot of things she already knows are “bad” for her because she knows what her body has looked like, and how she has felt, when she’s eaten the bad stuff anyway.

At the present time, I’m anxious to hear and eventually “see” what the added resistance training program will help her feel and look like. We’ll see by next week what or if I need to change-up anything or ask her to decrease frequency of her already current activities. After all, she is a CPT herself and teaches a couple group classes weekly.

But without further adieu…here’s what she has to say about the past 10 days:

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Kelly’s Blog – Week 3

Hello. My name is Kelly and I’m a scale-a-holic!! HOWEVER, I am having my husband hide the scale until I weigh in next week, to try to break that obsession. So, I feel like I am on the right track. But, I love the scale this week, because I have lost 8 lbs and 4.25” inches in the first month by being on Angela’s food plan and now the work out plan. The food plan rocks – it is sooooo easy and I am mentally and physically changing my habits. I really don’t have to think about it that much, but Angela was right about the timeframe around the 4th of July. I didn’t make horrible choices, but I certainly could have made better ones. We ate out or were at parties a lot that week. Once I reeled in the food again (about the last 10 days) I had another 2 pound drop. I have also changed my perspective about how much I should lose per week. I love the idea of hitting that 2 lb. mark each weigh in, by I have decided that I will not be disappointed at any loss I have. I recognize this is a slow process. I also am trying to recognize that I need to do this putting in a reasonable amount of work out time. I don’t have 2 hours a day to work out, so I have to make this work within my family’s schedule. I know there are many people who say you have to put yourself first…that is not me. My husband and children (and their activities) come first, but I do know that I at least need to make time for myself. And I have done that this week.

This past week, I was able to do all 5 days of the workout plan Angela gave me, plus the elliptical for an hour, swim (a little), worked out with my personal trainer here one day, plus taught kick boxing and Pilates. Most of my measurements dropped, but my biceps went up by ¾ of an inch. I am going to call that muscle. Next week our personal schedule lightens up a little, so I would like to get in a little more cardio. My clothes are fitting much better. Yesterday, I wore a pair of jean shorts that were snug at the beginning of the summer, but I could take them off without unbuttoning them. I feel much better than I did a few months ago. My knees are still not quite right, but I keep pushing through. I go to see a rheumatologist (arthritis doctor) within the next couple of weeks, so hopefully we can get a handle on that. My short term goal of being in the 140s by the time I go to the beach is within sight, so I am happy about that. The true test will be to see where I am at in December or January and to see if I can keep it off.

As I type this, I am laughing at myself because I think of so many great things to write about when I am in the shower (my only quiet time)…but now I am drawing a blank. Maybe I should put a notebook next to the bathroom sink, so I can make notes when I get out. Off to pool for lap swimming with the kids!! Have a GREAT week…and if you haven’t started your own journey yet there is no time like the present. Start today…don’t wait!!

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