Well once again my weight hasn't budged. Don't get me wrong I'm happy I haven't gained but, it's pretty frustrating to see all that I'm doing and nothing is happening.
As I sit here and go over my week, I can think of some things I do need to change and, hopefully once I change these the pounds will start to drop again.
*This week I haven't drank enough water. I have felt pretty tired and run down lately. I'm thinking a lot of it has to do with the fact I have not been pushing the water. I've been getting dehydrated which has left me sluggish.
*I have not been sticking to my meal plan. This has been I think my biggest downfall not only for healthy living but, financially as well. We are wasting a lot of money by not sticking to the meal plan. I also need to eat out less.
*Though I have been working out, I have to admit I haven't given it my all. I haven't been setting aside enough time to actually dedicate a good ole sweat session. It has been pretty half-assed. Since Big C started school my gym schedule has been non existent. I need to get back to going every morning I miss it and, I crave it. I need to get moving during the day as well. I feel like I haven't been as active as I had been when I was losing the weight.
So, this week I need to be back in the game. I need to challenge myself again. Step it up and get moving. As well as getting back in the groove, I will still be adding more running. My next 5k is coming up in 2 weeks. Yesterday, I ran a fun run with my son you can read about it here. Afterwards we watched the 5k run and, I was getting excited for my run. I want to do better than my last run. I WILL do better than my last run!
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As part of the #mamaguns challenge we need to post a pic of our "Mama Guns!" Here are mine!
Oh..What's that? You think I look a lot like Jamie Eason!! Gee..thanks! I would die to have those arms! How gorgeous is she!
Ok, for real here are mine!
Yes, I really am flexing!! Stop laughing! After this challenge, I'll be the one laughing! *Winks*
I will be becoming one with my Kettleworx program in the upcoming 8 weeks!
danisedelights 8p · 762 weeks ago
You can do it... Bust through that plateau this week!!
Lori @My Kinda rain · 762 weeks ago
You can do it! Plateau sucks! but you can do it!
reh556s 24p · 762 weeks ago
Perhaps adding strength over the next 8 weeks will help you bust past your weightloss platau.
HUGS
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lorrie · 762 weeks ago
you got great arms very nice picture, welcome to the challenge
mozzie76 26p · 762 weeks ago
Rachel · 762 weeks ago
I had the SAME issue with my "guns;" I flexed for the pic but YOU CAN'T TELL!!! (grrr)
I think strength training is going to work well for you and this plateau -- it's going to change things up for your body and get it back into a calorie-burning machine.
I hear ya on the problems behind just "maintaining." Those are practically identical to mine. We need to be on each other this week to snap out of it!
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Steph@fitmomtraining · 762 weeks ago
Adding weights will help you with the plateau. Don't be worried if you gain a bit when you get started. You're muscles will swell and that could translate to extra weight. I would focus more on your measurements as an indicator of progress.
Greta · 762 weeks ago
With the plateau, you said yourself what's going on. Less following meal plan, more eating out, less exercise = no weight loss. It's a long haul and we all need a break now and then. Good luck on the mama guns!! Going to read your fun run report!