Hey everyone!
I lost another 5.2 pounds this week, which brings my total up to 16.5 pounds lost in 21 days.
I am so happy with how things are going. I had my first cheat meal this weekend to celebrate getting through the first 21 days and let me tell you, my body hates me for it haha. While it was great to go out with my fiancee and indulge in a burger, I woke up this morning feeling like I had the worst hangover of all time and I don't even drink. I officially don't get why cheat meals even exist. Completely not worth it haha. It's crazy how your body can learn to reject the things that aren't good for you in such a short time of making healthier choices, but I'm grateful for it because I have ZERO desire to have another cheat day anytime soon.
It was a stressful week, but I'm pressing on and I plan to kick it up a notch this week with more intense workouts. I know that I won't be able to keep up these big numbers throughout this entire journey, eventually my progress will slow down, so in light of that knowledge I plan to consistently change things up. I really want to avoid a plateau as much as I can. A lot of people have asked me what I do for my workouts and if it's difficult since I have a baby. The answer is YES, it is difficult to get those workouts in. However, I have been blessed with a very good baby. As long as she's fed, she's happy to hang out in her jumper or swing and watch some Bubble Guppies while Momma gets her workout in (most days)! Now, as for my routine, I switch it up but I always start with 20 minutes of cardio on my two in one elliptical/step climber. I used to be able to do 40 minutes, but since I got pregnant and had my daughter my capability has drastically decreased...for now. I'm working my way back up. After that, I usually do 20-30 squats, lunges up and down my hall, 50 leg lifts (each leg). Gotta work that booty, ladies! Those are the exercises I do every time I workout no matter what. Aside from that, I'll focus on different areas of my body each day. Today, for example, is ab day. I have an exercise ball so I incorporate that a lot. A good one is laying on the floor, squeezing the ball between your legs then lifting your legs and pulling yourself into a crunch position, pass the ball from your legs to your hands and level back to the floor (try not to let your feet touch the floor) and repeat. I've also included my daughter by holding her while I do squats, doing situps while holding her on my belly and lifting her in the air when I come up and if she starts to get restless, I'll lay her on the floor and talk to her while I attempt a solid plank.
While my beginner workouts have been working really well for me so far, I plan to search some other at-home workouts on youtube this week and see how they improve my fitness level. I would really prefer to be going to a gym, but for now, there are so many great exercises that you can conveniently do from home without any equipment! Research and try them out for yourself if you're a busy, SAHM like myself.
I hope you all have a wonderful, blessed week and remember what works for me, may not work the best for you. Adjust your workout regimen according to your needs, listen to your body.
Xo
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