So I feel like a fatty. Like for real, y’all. Last year I lost 30 lbs and then gained 10 back during the holidays with the stress of leaving my job, starting student teaching, and being on one income. Being a teacher isn’t easy on it either. I feel like at least every week we have a birthday in our class and it’s incredibly hard to deny cupcakes. Then there was Valentine’s day and I got all these chocolates (to which I’ve only eaten a small few pieces). Needless to say, I don’t like that my jeggings are feeling tight. Yeah, that’s not good.
I’ve done the eating healthy thing, but that only goes so far. You have to work OUT to lose weight too. In fact, before I moved to Waco several years ago I lost 60 lbs eating healthy AND working out (and then gained it all when I moved here and I’m slowly losing it). There were no secrets, no pills, nothing. Just eating healthy and hard work. It’s not difficult physically, but MENTALLY for me.
I need inspiration, guys. Like BAD. I feel like I’m still hungry 1 hour after eating, or feel uninspired to work out more than 1 hour at the gym, when a couple of years ago I would go to the gym 4-5 days a week for 3 hours each day. I was a GYM rat and only talked about healthy eating and working out. But now? Where’s the inspiration!? You could even tell me that you’d give me a shopping spree if I lost 40 lbs and I’d still not be encouraged enough. All I know, is that I want to look like this:
So I think I’ve found what I want to do, but I’m not sure:
There’s a free class that the Waco Crossfit hosts every Saturday for people who are thinking about trying it out and I really want to go. Neely, Sarah, and Sar are coming over that day, but it should be early enough that I can go, get showered, and be ready for them. I don’t know, I’m nervous, but I’m really hoping this will give me the motivation. I need someone that will help me kick my own butt!
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Girl, I can totally relate. I lost like 50 pounds for my wedding last year and then gained it all back and probably then some. I wouldn’t know since I got pissed and threw my scale away. If you find some motivation, please shoot some my way. Oh, and I totally pinned that Jessica pic like 4 days ago. Her Daisy Duke body is my dream body!
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Crossfit is $45 extra a month at my gym so that’s why I haven’t tried it. However, after much research and discussion, my husband and I have decided that most of weight loss/maintenance is diet. There’s certain things we just don’t eat and I’ve noticed that that really helps. I work out only 3-4 times a week and focus on strength training. Too much cardio leads to burnout, I think, plus it makes you hungrier. When I did cardio everyday, I ate a lot more (during the summer),but I only do it 2-3 times a week now because it’s not like I’m trying to run a marathon or something. I gained weight while student teaching too. I think it happens to everyone!
I hope you come up with a solution!
Kristin 🙂
I LOVE CrossFit! You will love it to. Mine is a great box and the coaches are really encouraging. Good Luck!
I’ve never done crossfit, but I definitely think you should try it, if it’s available to you!! I recently started working out again – and it SUCKED in the beginning. It’s hard to get back into a routine of getting up early and sweating…but, I always find that once I get started, I really feel like I ‘need’ my workout during the day and if I miss it (or skip) I regret it. Good luck, girl!
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Good for you! That is awesome. I’ve heard wonderful things about CrossFit. I’m with you, I can eat healthy (and do) all I want, but without working out as well, the weight will go nowhere! If only it were as easy as eating healthy, right? I’m anxious to see your success.
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I’ve done crossfit and loved it with the right trainer! The good part for your schedule is that workouts usually max out at 35 minutes. And believe me that is ENOUGH. The only part I couldn’t get on board with was the Paleo diet (caveman diet) because my body just didn’t adjust to the absolutely no bread or pasta thing. Otherwise it’s awesome as long as you’re willing to commit the funds and the time!
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Hi Stephanie!
Congrats on your quest to fitness. My Pilates Instructor (miss her, she went back to the US) has a very firm belief that she stays slim and buff by not eating too much of the carbs, and she only does Pilates and Yoga….though like me, she enjoys a light pasta dish about three times per week. There are some great workouts on the Ipad where you can literally just grab a ten minute workout if you are busy to a 45 minute total body workout , easy. I think the secret is not setting your expectations too high and starting out small – do a light workout four to five times per week and from there you will crave the workouts.
Good luck!!
Jeanine
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I give you props for knowing what you want to do and trying to find ways to do it. I lost a handful of pounds a couple years ago right before my wedding only because I had a personal trainer that made me do exercises, and do them the right way. If you know that you are interested in CrossFit, I say TRY IT! Give it a shot and the worst that will come from it is a mediocre workout and a few bucks lost. Maybe you’ll love it, who knows!
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My boss and a few of her friends go to cross fit 5 days a week. I’ve heard it’s pretty brutal but they all stay very motivated to be good with their eating. I think there is a bit of fear that their trainer will kick their ass in the gym too haha. I’ve thought about trying it out but it’s just not in my budget.
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Do you have a Farrell’s near you? My little sister has lost more than 80 pounds with that program. I have friends doing Crossfit who have a hate-love relationship with it, but the normal kind. They it because it’s hard but they love it because it works 🙂 I’m personally going to give Jillian Michaels’ Body Revolution a try. It’s $115, but comes with 15 DVDs, equipment and it’s only 30 minutes each day.
You did it once, you can do it again. Good luck, girl!
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I am right there with you on the weight gain. After I had my daughter and was breastfeeding I was actually smaller then before I got pregnant and then I stopped and hello weight gain. I too need to look into some exercise programs! I know we can do it though 🙂
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I can absolutely relate to this post! A few years ago I went awesome crazy and dropped 30 lbs by eating healthy and exercising – then, I had a baby and started complaining all the time about how I didn’t like the way I looked but couldn’t udnerstand WHY I couldn’t find the motivation to get back into it even though I was trying to do what I had done the last time.
I think, for me, I found my motivation in trying something new than what I did previously. (I started running) So, I think going to a CrossFit class may help you find your motivation!
I’ve never been to a class but I have done some of the workouts – and it’s tough but the sense of accomplishment afterwards is fantastic and makes me go back for more.
I’m also in the Waco area – I went to a Body Shaping class a couple weeks ago at the YMCA and it was great [a little less intense than CrossFit]. So there’s another option for you too!
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I’d kill for the Jessica Simpson Dukes body. One day, one day! Enjoy Crossfit!!
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Id recommend getting a heart rate monitor for motivation (i have this one http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Heart-Rate-Monitor-Purple/dp/B005M1P85O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361421774&sr=8-1&keywords=polar+ft4) it tracks your calories burned so I give myself a calorie burn goal for the workout and I make myself workout till I meet that goal and most times I go over my goal! I just started back working out at the beginning of the year…I lost 15 lbs last year then lost motivation and kept getting bronchitis so I gained it all back. I joined 24 hour fitness at the end of the year and my motivation is the fitness classes..I go to zumba twice a week(which I LOVE) and kick boxing once a week then I do my own work outs on 2 days a week at the gym and I work night shift and I do P90X in the mornings 3 days a week before I go to bed…this has worked for me and I have been eating more healthy…I have only lost about 3 lbs so far but my body is way more toned and my clothes fit way better…I stepped it up for the next 28 days and Im cutting out all junk food and trying to drink 3 glasses of green tea a day(for some reason green tea helps me lose weight)…just some suggestions!!
I haven’t tried CrossFit but my friends who have LOVE it. I think it’s even a bit addicting so that might get you right back into the right mindset to work out!! It’s hard to motivate in the winter, it gets dark out early and it’s cold!! You’ll get there!
I’ve heard GREAT things about crossfit!
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Yes you would love crossfit! My friend teaches a class and he is in such good shape! I’ve heard it’s an amazing workout!
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I have a girlfran who loves cross fit. She lost 40lbs with ideal protein and cross fit! I think knowing what your weaknesses are is the first step in weight loss! And it sounds like you already know yours 🙂 Also Brie over at arecipeforabeautifullife had amazing results with the body bugg and she’s blogged all her progress!
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