it's getting easier
Hey gang (or anyone who is reading)
It is getting easier to stay on this program (Dr. Bernstein's Diet Clinic) - especially since the weight loss is so dramatic. 3/4 to 1 pound off every day that I'm faithful to the program. And it's easier to stay on program, I guess my body is getting used to fewer calories and more exercise.
I know my heart is getting used to the exercise. When I first started on the treadmill, I could barely stay at 4 mph... I was happier at 3.3. Slowly I worked up to 4.1 walking and running at intervals - until I was out of breath and had to walk to recover. It was easy to get my heart rate into the training zone. NOW I really have to work (or use hand dumbbells) to get my heart rate into the training zone and keep it there. Yesterday (I'm so proud to say) I jogged for the entire 30 minutes with a top speed of 4.1 and an average of 3.5 mph. Woohoo!
I will redo my measurements this morning too but I know there are a bunch of clothes that fit now that didn't just after Christmas.
The downside (there's always one, isn't there)? I am getting a very wrinkly neck! As I lose the weight, my age is going to show more and more... remember, I'm 50! My brother has a friend who just took off 50 (very extra) pounds and he aged 20 years! I'm ordering some new Arbonne face cream to see if I can tighten it up that way. Over time, the skin should tighten up a bit but it's a race against time and gravity.
One of my favourite ways to judge if I had lost weight was to stand sideways (or just look down) and see if my tits were sticking out farther than my stomach. Bad news... my stomach is definitely smaller (so there's no shelf, holding up my tits). But gravity is taking its toll and with a bra on, my tits might stick out further... but without a bra? They're going to be knee-knockers soon, my friend. Knee knockers.
Somewhere in there I didn't do any treadmill for a week. Late nights, lots of work... but I'm glad to say I got back on this week and have done three out of 4 days. It's Saturday too so I will do an hour for sure later. Then I have to get some Minutes done and off my plate (for the self-help organization I am secretary for). I like doing the longer workouts. I like to exercise... amazing huh?
Waist: 43 Hips: 46 Chest: 45
Thigh: 22 Bicep: 14 Neck: 14.5
Today's weight? 181... my next goal marker is 180 and I get to buy some new (good quality) running shoes. Tomorrow maybe????