For the last month I have been on a very serious fitness and wellbeing journey. I did not want it to be the same as anything I have done before.
I did not want to jump into a workout routine and force myself to perform. I really wanted this time to be more effortless. I wanted it to be more convenient.
With my middle child in prekindergarten from 9a.m. to 12p.m. Monday through Friday I am able to workout. My youngest child comes to the gym with me.
I do not workout at home because it is a distraction. I clean and cook and stare at the clock. However when I am at the gym all of my distractions are eliminated.
So, once I wake the kids, get them ready for school in the mornings my day begins.
I have everyone fed, clothed, and delivered to their respective schools on time and that allows me time to get to the gym.
I am very fortunate that I have friends that workout with me. It started out as a casual suggestion.
Someone said," Hey, we should all workout together."
I agreed and we started. I took time off from cardio and focused on weight training (lifting) instead. For the last month I have been improving in strength of mind and determination.
I never want to miss a workout!
My three week results were satisfactory. My measurements are as follows:
- waist starting: 46" Waist ending: 43.5"
- hips: 50" hips Hips ending: 48.5
- chest: 42 Chest ending: 40"
- Right arm: 14 Right arm ending: 12.75
- Left Arm: 13 Left Arm ending: 12.75"
- Right Thigh: 30 Right Thigh ending: 30
- Left Thigh: 29 Left thigh ending: 29
And I lost 5 pounds total. I went from 225lbs to 220lbs.
I am pleased with my results because I did not have them a month ago. This week I am adding Cardio back into the fold. I did my first "two-a-day" last night. I slept like a sedated person last night. It felt so good to add cardio back in. I had more stamina and endurance. I completed the workout with a few rests between segments. I am proud of myself. I am however, very sleepy.
So, while my son is asleep for nap I will attempt to nap also.
