It is funny how after a shockingly successful weigh in a few weeks ago, I was able to sabotage my healthy eating choices and workouts. I grew lazy. I self-sabotaged my goals. Sigh. Sad, but true! The past two weeks I have been challenged by Dustin, my trainer, to get back on track with my nutrition and fitness. I have to make it a priority during my day… just like any other event on my calendar.
I am back on track with my fitness and nutrition. The past two weeks I have made it a point to eat relatively clean and close to my macros. I have resumed working out with strength training (21 Day Fix) and running. I have been making sure that I am drinking 10+ glasses of water each day.
I really love that my Polar M400 records my strength training workout (calories burned and how hard I am working based on heart rate) as well as the GPS for my runs.
Last week and this week I have been following the first 21 Day Fix workout DVD system. It isn’t too hard, but I totally have a sweat fest going! I have decided to increase my weights this week from 8lbs to 12lbs. Feel the burn!
I am kind of sort of training for the Rock N Roll St. Louis half marathon in October. I will be running it for fun and for the experience, but I still want to get miles under my feet. I have been running based on heart rate… but these hills and humidity are killing me. Running lately has been hard!
I have been making a conscious effort to refuel post run (and strength training) with a healthy balance of carbs and protein. I really like the VEGA Post Workout Accelerator and the Champion Nutrition SYN Matrix 6:5.
After my successful weigh in a few weeks ago, I slacked off and my numbers were not where they needed to be. My weigh-in this morning showed my numbers going back in the right direction.
Weekly Weigh-In Results
Weight: –0.6 lbs
Muscle Mass: +0.6lbs
Body Fat: –0.7%
My goals for this week are to continue with week 2 of the 21 Day Fix workout program (I am not following the nutrition component of the program).
Next week I will be focusing on lifting heavier weights using a program from bodybuilding.com. I haven’t picked it yet, but I will share what I have found and decided to do on Monday when I share my weekly fitness plan!
So with that, thanks for helping me stay accountable and keeping me motivated. My weekly weigh-in this morning wasn’t too painful and I am starting to see the numbers go back to the direction I am wanting. I am back on track with my fitness and nutrition.
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
I’ve seen a lot about the 21 day fix lately. Are you doing the workouts and the eating plan? I am pretty balanced just feel like I could use a little kick in the butt.
Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says
I don’t weigh myself at all. Glad you’re finding ways to keep yourself accountable. Having some bad weeks isn’t the end of the world, just get back on track and you’re headed the right way.
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
When I start feeling like I’m getting off track, I start weighing myself weekly until I’m back to where I want to be. Then I lay off for a bit so as not to become obsessive over the numbers. I’m glad you still saw some progress. Slow and steady!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
Running in the late summer is never easy, but you’re still getting out there so try not to be too hard on yourself. And good plan to just go out and enjoy RnRSTL since you feel like your runs haven’t been going well.
Mar @ Mar on the Run says
Gosh, I don’t even remember the last time I weighed myself. I’m not on any fitness program but am starting training for my next half marathon. A lot of strength training and HIIT with running!
Kelli says
I SHOULD weigh myself weekly but I’m honestly afraid to get on the scale right now based upon how my clothes are fitting. I’ve gotta snap out of the afternoon junk food binges at work (why do they have to bring cookies to the boring meetings!!?!) Good luck and keep at it!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
I have to agree with your statement: running has been hard lately. The hot, humid weather has really taken a toll on me, physically and mentally. I’m looking forward to the cooler temps that are forecast.
Ariana says
Great job on increasing the weights you’re using! I love using things like that to keep me motivated when other areas of progress aren’t moving as fast as I’d like. But despite a couple of off weeks you still did great! Keep up the good work 😀
Ivanna says
Great job! Yes I weigh myself weekly but if I feel I am getting obsessive I stop. I am currently still doing BODYSHRED a few more weeks. Keep up the good work.
Becki S says
Since starting to track my macros in January I have weighed myself on a daily basis. At first this seemed daunting but it’s nice to be able to see the trends and recognize that the weight I’ve lost isn’t just going to magically appear, I am in control of it and that has been a great peace of mind.
Beverley @ sweaty&fit says
It’s okay to fall off the wagon sometimes! As long as you can jump back on, and resume where you left off 🙂 I used to weigh myself, but found that the number would stay the same even though my body would sometimes change. Since then I just go by how I feel and how I look rather than weighing!
Patty @ Reach Your Peak says
I do weight myself weekly but have relegated myself to the fact that with marathon training I won’t be losing much at the moment. I’m hoping once the race is over I can get back on track.
Also yes, the heat and humidity have been killing my runs!! This week is a bit cooler and I’m so ready for the cooler weather.
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says
Great job. This is my first week where I am really back to tracking and I hope it pays off. None of my fall clothes fit with this extra weight.