This is so maddening! How could this be?? I thought my stomach felt a little flatter! I even stopped drinking my nightly 3 Smirnoff Ice as I found out those bad boys pack 260 calories a piece. Yikes! (Josh bought me the Party Pack on Sunday. He said, what's the big deal, I'm running now so I can drink it. I have had two and I swear as I gulp it down I feel my ass growing!) I stopped eating the left over food from my children's plates and I have been trying to cut down on my portions. Still the fat is sticking!
Admittedly even before I was writing this blog, my arm was elbow deep in a bag of Tostitos, so there are more areas to improve. I also might have to incorporate sit ups and push ups, lunges and squats into my routine, but I will give running more of a chance to make an impact. I mean, it has to right?!?
On the bright side, I do feel good after running and really feel like I accomplished something for just me, so that is something positive to occur after these 12 days. I also continue to look forward to the next day for when I can do it again.
Jenny,
ReplyDeleteI (Cave Princess/Krista Morgan) have some thoughts... Try:
(1) Eating a protein source with every meal. It can be animal protein (meat, cheese, eggs); plant based protein (hemp, chia seeds, quinoa); or protein powders (whey protein, brown rice protein, egg white protein).
(2) Definitely incorporate the crunches, lunges, etc. You want to build some muscle. The more muscle you have the more efficiently you burn calories. It helps with the metabolism!
(3) Don't stop! What you're doing is GOOD for you! Be patient. Results will come, but running alone will not solve the battle of the bulge (believe me I've been there). The key is your diet. I don't mean go on a diet! Millions can tell you that never works. Make good choices as often as possible and you will see change :)
Hi Krista! I know you are absolutely right, and it is probably the same exact advice I would give someone else too, but it's funny how you can take care of others, but when it comes to yourself, you don't do it :) Thanks for reminding me though. I needed that extra boost today :)
ReplyDeleteIm so sorry your frustrated! It is annoying! Keep going I am sure you will see results soon. Following back :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny! Thanks, I know I will see results, besides, I just used all the will power I had not to devour the nachos my husband was snacking on beside me! It's all good! Thanks for following!
ReplyDeleteFollowing you back, I love your blog! Hang in there cuz the results will show...plus we'll keep getting great stories like these as you go on :)(not that you being frustrated is good, you know what I mean)
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Thanks for following me! I know, I know, the frustration makes for good stories :)
DeleteI hear your frustration! All the advice is good - protein, muscle resistance - but also remember that 12 days is not enough, nor should the numbers be the measurement. Because as you've been running you've been losing fat, but gaining muscle so maybe no numbers loss but an exchange of the type of weight. Stay committed and positive!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for stopping by ModaMama!
Sincerely,
JOanna
Thanks for the encouragement!
DeleteIt sure is tough when you hit a wall! Best thing to do is cut out the weekly treat. I know, it's not easy, but it will get you over the top!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck:)
Thanks..I know I need to cut that weekly treat...ugh, I am regretting lasts nights nachos all ready..hahaha..all good, I will just step up my game today :)
DeleteKeep at it lady! You will need to change your diet to see quicker results, but as was already said, the scale is not the end all. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are totally right!!! Now that I have made my workout commitment, I need to make the diet commitment. So hard sometimes when my husband can eat like 5 teenage boys and lose a pound and not give in to temptation :)
DeleteIt's is so frustrating not to see immediate results! I chuckled because I too move the scale around to see if it changes anything, haha. Glad to know I'm not the only one who does it.
ReplyDeleteNew follower from GFC blog hop, hope you'll visit my blog and follow back :)
Haha...I try all ways to see if I've dropped a pound, move the scale, shake it, remove article of clothing etc. Thanks for following! I'm off to follow you back :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I ran across your blog! Love this post. I can totally appreciate your frustration. I just took up running last year and found it to be a cost and time efficient way of getting into shape. In January I stopped running to do the P90X (don't even get me started about that!) After 6 months of NOT running, I totally lost my aerobic fitness. I can't believe how hard it was. That being said, I refuse to give in and drown my sorrows in a bag of sour cream and onion chips (my weakness!) Hang in there! You WILL see results. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting you from the Monday Mingle and I'm now following you via email, FB, and Twitter. If you get the chance, come visit us and check out our Summer Reading Weekly Book Giveaways. Have a wonderful week! Cheers, Renee
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Hi Renee! Thanks for following me!! I am now a Beach Body coach!! Are you still doing the P90X? Are you back to running? I have decided not to get too frustrated at this point. Now if nothing changes by the end of the summer than I'm going to get really pissed...hahaha!
DeleteIf you are doing it the right way it takes time. You will need to set aside time to workout and be consistent. Also inches matter way more than weight! Diet is 80% of your transformation and making sure you are eating clean and enough food makes a huge difference! Running will help you loose weight but adding resistant training has huge benefits too! I know time is a factor for you. If you check out my blog under workouts I have some home workouts that I created that won't take you any longer than 25 min to do. Just don't give up! I promise you will meet your goals if you stay dedicated. BTW loving your blog too! I look forward to reading more and becoming new blog friends!
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