Fitness Friday

I decided that Friday I am going to measure my progress.

I am using April 20th as my start date, as that is when I really got serious (all the Easter candy and Girl Scout cookies were gone at that point!)

Weight lost- 12 pounds

Inches lost-
waist- 4.5
hips- 2
bust- 1
arms- 2
thighs- 3
TOTAL- 12.5

To get to this point I have been tracking calories on my iPod touch using the Lose It app. I put in EVERYTHING that I eat, and track all of my exercise as well.

I have been working out 5-6 times a week. I just finished week 5 on the Couch to 5K program. I do the runs 3 times a week. I have also started going to Zumba classes. I try to go 3 times a week, but if that doesn't work out I will do the 30 Minute Shred video.

I know that it doesn't seem like a lot, but this is a big deal to me. I have never been able to lose weight ever and it has been a long, hard road for me. I still have a lot to lose, but it took years to put on and I know it will take some time to get it off. My body has been through a lot! I had 4 babies in 5 1/2 years!

I have also never been a runner. 10 weeks ago, I wasn't even able to make it through the 30 second interval runs. Today I ran 20 minutes strait!

This past week I have added in 2 days of weights. I had Mr Rocks show me some moves on the Total Gym. As you may have noticed on my measurements, my upper body is not my strong suit! I am very weak right now, so that is where I am going to focus.

I have been very lucky to have so many wonderful friends to encourage me on my journey! To know that I have friends who have been through it, and those that are going through it with me now, has really been the biggest help to me!

I hope that I have more progress to report next Friday!