Well it's workout #5/12 and I'm still feeling really good. I'm not sure if I mentioned the beginner program is only 4 weeks long (12 workouts). I'll decide in week 3 which Beautiful Badass program I'll move on to next.
Before I continue I just want to send a shout out to my lil sis from another momma. Today is her 25th birthday! Sending her lots of love - MUAH!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DRE!!!!!!
After my workout, I decided to get my husband to take a progress pic since it's been a while. Since August 2010 I've lost 18 lbs. I've probably lost 100 lbs by now but it's the same 5-10 lbs I kept gaining and re-losing. I've had quite a few people tell me I look like I've lost weight, but I honestly didn't believe them - until now. Even I can see a difference now after looking at my progress pics (below). I look forward to posting even more dramatic progress pics. I'll post my next progress pic in week 4.
Today's workout:
Reverse Barbell Lunge: 1 set of 60 lbs x 6 reps and 4 sets of 45 lbs x 6 reps
NOTE: So, I confused myself, forgot what I was doing and added the heavier weights to the barbell. I was halfway through the first set on my second leg when I realized I was supposed to be lifting 45 lbs. I switched back to 45 lbs but I felt empowered to know I could lift 60 lbs at least for 1 set.
Push-up: 5 sets of 6 reps (knee push-ups)
NOTE: I took a pic of how I'm able to do the inverted row. I lean my back on the end of the bench, prop my feet on the table and lift myself up about an inch off the bench.
Side Plank: 3 x 15 seconds per side
NOTE: I was able to increase my time by 5 seconds.
I just want to take a moment to talk about something that's been bothering me. People assume I'm lazy or that I'm not trying very hard because I can only plank for 15 seconds, do girlie push-ups or come up with some odd way to be able to do the inverted row. It's taken me years to finally accept the fact that it's not because I'm lazy or not trying, it's because I'm lifting my body weight. MY body weight is a lot heavier than those people who've made comments. I'm lifting 230 lbs which is a lot harder to lift up off the ground or suspend in the air than someone who weighs 160 lbs. The important thing is I'm trying! I'm finding ways to do the exercises required, instead of giving up and saying I can't do them at all. When I get better equipment I'll be using resistance bands to make it easier until I'm able to hold up my own body weight. I may only be able to hold myself up for 15-20 seconds or lift myself an inch off the bench, but dammit I'm DOING it. Can others say the same?
Okay, I'm done, for now. =) Have a great night! I'll be back on Saturday.
Tell it like it is, eLLe! And when I started gettin' some of this weight off, the push ups got easier...so I see what you mean. And I use to say man I can't do that...and wouldn't try to do it eventually. I'd just say, man forget that (of course now, I do and I've overcome). And you're right...a lot of people don't do it. You know how many woman shy away from the stuff we're doing? Most don't even know what a deadlift is nor would they do weighted squats. (And you know, I've yet to see a guy at my gym do a deadlift? I digress...) So I take my hat off to you...you don't shy away from a challenge! Let's get it girl! *and I see progress too...good job!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the encouragement! It's so nice to hear from other's who have the same trouble and can overcome them!
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