My husband and I decided over Christmas that we would try to
eat better and be more diligent about regular exercise this year.
I am really, really proud of our results thus far.
On January 1st I weighed in at 171.2 lbs. The ‘healthy’ range for my height (I’m 5’10”)
tops off at around 174, so this was alarming to me. For the first couple months, I simply counted
calories and did my best to consume no more than 1500/day. This helped me lose a few pounds, but nothing
to write home about. I knew I needed to
exercise; specifically, I needed to start doing a workout DVD in my living room. I HATE working out in my living room, but
with no money for a gym membership (and no gyms within 15 miles of us) no room
or money for a treadmill, and the fact that it was the end of February and we
live in the upper Midwest (meaning I couldn’t run or walk outside due to the
cold and ice), I gritted my teeth and starting doing the Power90 workouts by
Beachbody. (This is the slightly older
and easier version of P90X).
Roughly 12 weeks later, I am amazed. I feel so firm, toned, and strong, compared
to my previous flabby softness. I can
see muscles defined in places I didn’t know muscles existed. I can do 10 ‘real’ push-ups and another 40
“girl” push-ups in one workout.
Even with all this new muscle (which weighs more than fat) I
weighed in at 160.2 this morning – exactly 11 lbs. lost! I am hoping to reach 150 by the end of 2012.
Praise the Lord for granting me the disciple and strength to
get this far. In Him I can do ALL
THINGS!
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