That's EXACTLY what I was telling myself today.....FOCUS. FOCUS. FOCUS. I've got some big goals to meet by the end of the year and I need to get re-focused, as well. Got a bit derailed by vacation and stuff. When that happens, I just know that I need to get that tunnel vision again and FOCUS on my goals. Then, it seems, that everything falls into place.
That's EXACTLY what I was telling myself today.....FOCUS. FOCUS. FOCUS. I've got some big goals to meet by the end of the year and I need to get re-focused, as well. Got a bit derailed by vacation and stuff. When that happens, I just know that I need to get that tunnel vision again and FOCUS on my goals. Then, it seems, that everything falls into place.
We can both do it!
Jane, it's so true. I can casually lose weight without much focus - and I did this summer simply by watching portions and pushing the plate away. But to make massive progress against a looming deadline, diet has to be at the top of my priority list. It's so much easier for me to think about workouts, because that's fun for me. But remaining focused on diet, obv., will help me achieve my goals faster.
Thanks for the support and motivation. I know how focused you are toward your goals and I am absolutely inspired by your dedication. It's great feeling like I am in the same boat with really great company.
I had to laugh this morning as I tried on this cute boat neck silk shirt I bought on massive clearance fa few years back. It always was too tight in the bust. Now it's fine in the bust. In fact it fits all over. I can get it on with no problem... but now my shoulders are making it hard to get it off!!!! Ever since I was a kid, I get panicky when I have clothes that don't come off easily. Stuck zippers, shirts and dresses with a sewn-in camisole, whatever: if I can't easily get it off, I get panicky. Although I eventually got it off, I'm counting this morning's panic attack as my workout for the day .
Instead of the silk shirt, I opted for a cute peasant/Mexican style shirt that I picked up for a song in mid-August. Watching the weather forecast makes me think this is the last time I'll get away with a flimsy cotton blouse this year .
It was an ok workout this morning, but I made the mistake of jumping in the water and doing a set (with my much-faster training partner) without first warming up. 0 to 60 in nothing flat. Dumb.
I was tight all over and my shoulder wasn't right for the rest of the swim. I did around 1700 yards, far less than I wanted, but I got to see 4 of my swimming buddies at the pool this a.m. and some days that counts for more than the swim itself
As I said to my younger son when he was learning how to ride his bike, "HOCUS POCUS, FOCUS!" I was reminding him to look beyond his front tire. When we focus on the front tire, we wobble. When our eyes are on the path ahead, we ride straight and tall.
Small victory: I am not muffin topping in today's pants. In fact I'm tucked in and wearing a belt. Given that I'm striving to fit into a smaller size - and soon - I am not resting on these laurels.
I was tired this morning (my own damn fault for not getting to sleep at a reasonable hour after a very long day of swimming, working, stuffing some food into everyone's mouths, and going to open house at my boys' school), so I skipped my workout and went back to sleep for another 90 minutes. I've found myself far more tired since increasing the weights... so it's all good, since it's a sign my body is striving to recover from the stress of the workouts.
750 w/u working in breaststroke and backstroke
5x100 hard
100 easy
200 tempo
50 easy
10x50 tempo
300 kick with fins
150 warmdown
I am feeling pretty good in my skin today. The weight loss is really noticeable at this point, and I'm even debating if I am ready to go down a jeans size. I have a feeling the drop in size will really sneak up on me on my current calories, so off to ebay I go.
That wrap dress is front and center in my closet. Eyes on the prize.
Thanks for checking in on me.
Supremely awesome. My wife is expecting our first in a few months, and she's already thinking about how after we "establish a routine," which roughly translates as enough time gone by that she can get an hour or two with me taking care of Bitty Kitty, getting back into fighting shape. That includes fitting back into her old clothes. As she's said: "I miss my jeans."
She was pretty active before, and honestly, right through the middle of the seventh month. I was teasing her once as I was leading warm-ups in martial arts: "OK, sit down, legs out in front. For those of you who can see your toes, two down, two up!"
__________________
He either fears his fate too much,
Or his deserts are small,
That puts it not unto the touch
To win or lose it all.
All the best to your wife in getting back into those jeans, Doug. There are few victories as sweet as that one
This TIRED stuff is knocking me for a loop.
My husband is off to an annual golf outing today, and I knew I'd have to get up early to hit the gym if I wanted to work out today (I'll be hanging with my children all day, and although I could have them shoot hoops while I weight train I doubt they'll want to do it). I had the alarm set for 6:30 so I could be on my bike by 7. I completely blew it off and slept in.
My body says I needed it. Yesterday's workout said otherwise... even though the 5x100s were quite intense, it was just a brief part of an otherwise unremarkable workout.
My calories were pretty low yesterday. I'll bet diet was the main culprit.
Hmmm.
It should be an active day. It's beautiful here again, so we will probably be off to the beach again to ride our bikes.
****
Amended with insight from my sister and a big ole DUH from me.
Ring Ring
Me: Hello?
Sister, hearing my voice: Do you have a cold?
Me: ... (neurons firing)
... (synapses almost connecting)
......
... You know what? I THINK I DO!
*****
Oh yeah. That probably explains teh tired. The congestion has been very low-key but also persistent throughout the week.
Workout + low calories + recovering from virus = TIRED.
I can get it on with no problem... but now my shoulders are making it hard to get it off!!!! Ever since I was a kid, I get panicky when I have clothes that don't come off easily. Stuck zippers, shirts and dresses with a sewn-in camisole, whatever: if I can't easily get it off, I get panicky. Although I eventually got it off, I'm counting this morning's panic attack as my workout for the day .
I thought I was the only one who freaked out over that, too. I remember as a kid, I'd get stuck in zippered jackets ALL THE TIME, so I developed an aversion to zippers. When I discovered there are jeans that are buttoned-up, not w/flys, I got so happy.
Rest up, you definitely need it. There will be time later on to get back to hardcore workouts. For now, good sleep is in order!
Small victory: I am not muffin topping in today's pants. In fact I'm tucked in and wearing a belt. Given that I'm striving to fit into a smaller size - and soon - I am not resting on these laurels.
I was tired this morning (my own damn fault for not getting to sleep at a reasonable hour after a very long day of swimming, working, stuffing some food into everyone's mouths, and going to open house at my boys' school), so I skipped my workout and went back to sleep for another 90 minutes. I've found myself far more tired since increasing the weights... so it's all good, since it's a sign my body is striving to recover from the stress of the workouts.
Yay, congrats!
But sorry about the cold--when reading about how tired you felt I was thinking about posting about whether you might be getting sick. Looks like I don't have to. So take it easy and get your vit C and fluids in!
__________________
They call me Amanda, that being my real name, and "They" being people who know me in person as I don't go around introducing myself in real life as "scribess." 'Cause that would just be strange.
RDL/row 3x6 (85) <-- felt like I really could have gone heavier with the RDL, if not for the row. Considering I did 100 lbs lat pulldown later in the workout, bet I can up it next time.
Single leg squats 3x6 (20x2)
Lat pull down 3x6 85 first & second set, 100 final
Back extensions 3x6 12.5 first 2 sets 15 final
YWTL 3x6 (7.5x2) first 2 sets (10x2) final <-- PROUD of that final set!
Ball crunch* 3x6 10 lb plate first, 25 lb plate second, 15 lb weight final
Hip flexion* 3x6 pikes first set and second sets, alternating jackknives & pikes final set
Lateral flexion* 3x6
Prone cobra 2x90 seconds <-- 2 sets (see below)
Rode home
*Y'know what makes this final superset a beyotch? Adding in 3x6 squats (100 lbs). <-- PR
Working hard. Jealously guarding caloric intake. Lather, rinse, repeat.
I am with you on this. I don't mind the hunger as much as the not having any energy. I hate it/
ME TOO!
Quote:
Originally Posted by NYC_Native
I thought I was the only one who freaked out over that, too. I remember as a kid, I'd get stuck in zippered jackets ALL THE TIME, so I developed an aversion to zippers. When I discovered there are jeans that are buttoned-up, not w/flys, I got so happy.
Rest up, you definitely need it. There will be time later on to get back to hardcore workouts. For now, good sleep is in order!
Laughingly admitting... my jeans of choice are Lucky easy riders... button fly
Quote:
Originally Posted by lilygirl630
Love your journal! Very inspiring and entertaining to read as well! Awesome progress!
Thanks for stopping by lilygirl! And thanks for the kind words.
Quote:
Originally Posted by scribess
Yay, congrats!
But sorry about the cold--when reading about how tired you felt I was thinking about posting about whether you might be getting sick. Looks like I don't have to. So take it easy and get your vit C and fluids in!
Thanks Amanda. I felt much better today after a loooong night's sleep last night, and I was thrilled to have a good workout today.
One-armed db snatch 3x6 (25 lbs) <-- increased weight and this was tough, especially on my right shoulder. I feel weaknesses where there should be strength.
db single leg Romanian dl 3x6 (20x2db) <-- same weights, slow and steady pace.
bb bent over row (85 lbs) <--YEAH!
db single arm overhead squat (10lb & 20 lb dbs) increased to (13 &25 lb dbs) second and third sets <--tough
db incline bp (30x2 db), increased to (35x2) third set <-- UH HUH
plank 3x90 seconds
reverse woodchops 3x6 25 lbs
THE MATRIX x2
I... kinda... um... sorta... liked the matrix this time
I worked it hard. Sweated like a pig. Got some interesting glances from coworkers. Not sure why so many of 'em were in the gym at lunch today. Oh well.
I'm feeling and seeing so many changes from my diet. I'm getting so much leaner. I'm fitting into clothes entirely differently, and even my husband (who doesn't comment a lot about my fitness because he knows better than to fuel teh psycho) commented on it this morning. It's going to take a few more lbs for me to be truly comfortable, but that's ok. It gives me an intermediate goal to shoot for in my quest for leanness
Here's what I do for the DB Snatches. I have a mantra going in my head......it's all about the power....it's all about the power....it's all about the power. I do this to shift the focus from my arms/shoulders and onto my hips DRIVING that DB up without even thinking about what my arms *should* be able to or not be able to handle. Just keep thinking power, power, power..and all of it coming from my lower half. Sounds silly, but it works for me! LOL!
Here's what I do for the DB Snatches. I have a mantra going in my head......it's all about the power....it's all about the power....it's all about the power. I do this to shift the focus from my arms/shoulders and onto my hips DRIVING that DB up without even thinking about what my arms *should* be able to or not be able to handle. Just keep thinking power, power, power..and all of it coming from my lower half. Sounds silly, but it works for me! LOL!
FOCUS
FOCUS
FOCUS
POWER
POWER
POWER
(how am i doing? )
I love this tip - thanks for sharing it! I am probably putting too much emphasis on my arms (especially the right one) in anticipation of the weakness.
I just got my first "HAVE YOU LOST WEIGHT?" comment from a colleague at work
As much as I am internally driven, it's very affirming to get the feedback because it helps me to know I'm not making this shit up!
[quote=TheWookie;758737]Small victory: I am not muffin topping in today's pants. In fact I'm tucked in and wearing a belt. Given that I'm striving to fit into a smaller size - and soon - I am not resting on these laurels.
Very good!! Try it.....Last night I did a set with 30 lbs and it was challenging. Then, I did 2 sets with 35 lbs.....very challenging! Then, for my last set, I went back to 30 and that 30 lb DB was flying over my head! But, if I lose my concentration and *think* about what I am doing, then I bomb out. But, if I just really focus on that hip drive and lots of power, it really does work!
Great news on the comments!! For sure that spurs on the motivation. I'm the same as you....very internally driven....but, hearing it from others *is* great, too!
Reminds me of when I lost the bulk of my weight (this was over 30 lbs) over two years ago. My good (?) friend at work NEVER once said a WORD about my weight loss -- and still hasn't to this day. Now, this was pretty darn noticeable. From a size 12 to a size 4! And, NOT A WORD. Sort of hurt my feelings. She's probably a good 50 lbs overweight, so I can only chalk it up to her own feelings about her own weight that prevented her from being happy for me. But still!
THEN, to top it off, another girl here at work is probably about 150 lbs overweight. She's lost about 60 lbs so far this year. And, this friend of mine compliments her ALL the time! I've tried to figure this out, and the only thing I can figure is that although this girl has lost 60 lbs, she's still larger than my friend, so she can feel better about herself?? I guess this says a lot about my so-called friend, huh?
OMG, now I am on a roll......she also never invites me to her house when she has parties because I am single!! She only invites couples. I called her out on it and she got all flustered and then started inviting me. No thanks.....like I'm going to start going now because you feel guilty! LOL!
Oh my....what a tangent I've gotten off on.......I must have needed that! LOL!
I think you are right that your success is a threat to your friend. It is a shame that people can't be happy for you, but it threatens how they see themselves and what they might have to do about that realization if they confront it.
Jane you are on to something. I was just thinking about this as I was reading Wendy's log about having her select group of people to be her "mirror" and let her know if she gets to that need-a-sammich look. She's right to limit it to a select group of people whose opinion she values.
Even worse than the people who never say a word? The concern trolls who start with "Oh you've lost TOO MUCH WEIGHT!" and "You have to be careful or you will LOSE YOUR LOOKS!" or my personal favorite "At our age a woman has to choose between her FACE AND HER ASS!"
Jane you seem like a stand-up gal. I'm not sure you need someone in your life who is so dang petty. Greg is right, your success threatens her. You are every day proof that she can and should do something about her fat... and she can't handle that one, so she punishes you / avoids the topic all together.
Ime, "Don't get too thin." often means "Don't get no thinnner than me."
Alternately, it can mean "don't lose weight through discipline, focus, and courage, because that means that I'm personally responsible for the way I look today."
My wife gets this a lot from her mother. Usually in terms of losing the baby-weight she's in the middle of. Oh, you'll never lose that weight! it's inevitable! Doom! Gloom! The end of Sexy as we know it, and where's my ice cream?
Humbug to her and them.
__________________
He either fears his fate too much,
Or his deserts are small,
That puts it not unto the touch
To win or lose it all.
.
.
and went back to sleep for another 90 minutes. I've found myself far more tired since increasing the weights... so it's all good, since it's a sign my body is striving to recover from the stress of the workouts.
Linear Mode
