I would say this week was a success simply because my husband commented on my "hot legs" throughout the week! ha! My legs have never been a personal asset of mine. They have always been muscular, but have always been a bit larger than the rest of my body...and not as toned as I would like. (I like to think I can compare myself to the gorgeous Kardashian women with their legs and booties. ;) Anywho...my husband is always saying sweet things to me about my body, but that comment is a new one...and one that has definitely pushed me to continue this journey even on the more challenging days!
How did Week 6 go?
My goal this week was to not eat sweets. I didn't do so hot with that. Between hubby wanting chocolate chip cookies on Fat Tuesday and caving to try a new Pinterest "Dole Pineapple Whip Float" copycat recipe from Disney World, success was lacking! I did eat less sweets than normal though. I have gotten out of the habit of having to add something sweet to my lunch each day when I pack it.
As far as this week in general, I did feel like we started to get more of our groove down with me going back to work. We ate at home more than my first week back and I had energy to go to the grocery and plan out healthy purchases! Slowly but surely we'll get back on track :)... and then summer will hit meaning we can go back to the way things were when I was home on maternity leave...whoo hoo!!
Was I active?
Well 3/7 days isn't my best record...but it's not bad considering we had a long, lazy 3 day weekend and it's my second week back to work.
Friday-
Saturday-
Sunday-
Monday-Circuit training (17 minutes); 15 minute walk pushing stroller; 37 push-ups; 1 min 15 sec plank
Tuesday-Circuit training (20 minutes); 48 push-ups; 2 min 15 sec plank
Wednesday-
Thursday-Circuit training (20 minutes); 53 push-ups
Weight Loss?
Yes...down 2.2 more pounds! (down 5.8 lbs from starting weight)
And since I only worked out 3 out of the 7 days and went over my calorie limit a few days, I'm contributing it mainly to the fact that Adeline is now eating two more times during the night right now. Oh, and maybe running around my school like a crazy person up and down stairs, etc. trying to catch back up to being gone for 3 1/2 months! ;)
Measurements?
Waist: 30" (down 2" from starting measurement) -- same
Thigh: 21 1/2" (down 1 1/4" from starting measurement)
Week 8 Goal?
Do three sets of planks for 60 seconds each, each day.
(See my list of weekly goals here.)
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go you! you're getting there. sweets are always the kicker for me... usually my honey wants some dessert and then how can i say no?
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome!!! Girl, I totally have the same body type going on-I've always had the butt & thighs, even when I was a lot smaller. I always thought I was out of proportion haha! Tony always reassures me he LIKES the butt ha ;)
ReplyDeleteYou had a great week-I think 3/7 days while working and being a new mama is a HUGE success!!!
Cait you are doing such an amazing job! I only got 3 workouts in this week and I didn't go back to work. You should be really proud of yourself! Congrats on the big weight loss too and the sweet compliment from your husband. You are really rocking and rolling with this fitness challenge!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the weight loss you are doing great! You should be really proud of yourself!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being down 2.2 pounds!! That's really great! I didn't do well AT ALL with this week's challenge, but it was tough so I'm not beating myself up over it. I'll have my post up soon! Good luck this week!
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