Wow, I cannot believe how fast time is flying! I've been so busy counting down to the wedding, I didn't realize that by the time the wedding was over and done with, we would be halfway through summer! So yes, the title is correct, there are 18 days to go!
I have to admit, I have slacked somewhat over the past week. I fit a few demi-bar pilates classes in, but didn't get to the gym like I had planned. I even took 3 whole days in a row off - just way too busy with other stuff, but I also think I needed that break. So I started back at it yesterday with a class in the evening, I'm doing two classes today, and I'll be doing as many double workouts as I can until the big day.
If anyone was wondering how the Trader Joe's Detox went, it was not great. I had to stop after 6 days. I truly think that I just wasn't getting enough nutrients because nothing was staying in my body long enough. I got a severe migraine that basically landed me in bed for three days, so I thought it was best to just stop. I wasn't a fan, but my friend didn't have any issues with it. The food restrictions are so frustrating though, that when it comes time to eat, you get so annoyed trying to figure out what to eat that you're not even hungry anymore. I did lose two more pounds after I was finished though!
Last week, my girlfriends and I went to the annual summer patio kickoff party at our favorite restaurant, Carlucci's.We had a blast, but the most fun part was interacting with the crowd. It was a very diverse crowd that night, and we were probably some of the youngest girls there (besides those super-skinny little models running around in bikinis). Out of nowhere, an older gentleman came up to me and said, "You have to have great legs to pull off an outfit like that.... and you do". Needless to say, I turned bright red in embarrassment. I really have no other reaction to that, other than, THANK YOU, demi-bar pilates!!!
Since I started this journey, I am officially down 10 pounds, and I have lost a total of 23.75 inches! I have lost a total of 15 inches since I started pilates in the beginning of May. So far it's been 3 months, and I'm pretty happy with the progress that I've made in this time. My clothes fit better, and some are even too big - isn't that the greatest feeling??
I'm taking off - time to get started on another busy day - and the bachelorette party is this weekend!!!
My Progress
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
80 days in....
Well hello again! I'm up earlier than I should be, with some time to kill before pilates, so I thought it was a perfect opportunity to make a new blog post!
So, the title of this post is right: it's been 80 days since I started this journey. EIGHTY! I can't believe it! And there are 30 days until the wedding. So let's check in and see where I'm at, shall we?
Demi-Bar Pilates has been AMAZING for me. It's a great workout, and it totally does re-shape your body. I can't say enough good things about it. I try to do pilates 3-4 times a week, and do the cardio fusion class twice a week. Demi-Bar Pilates will usually burn anywhere between 280 - 450 calories for me, and on days I do pilates, I usually go to the gym as well to do cardio for about 25 minutes. The Cardio Fusion class is all about keeping your heart rate up, so I usually burn about 400-530 in that class. Last nights was brutal, and I'm feeling the pain!
So within just 4 weeks of pilates, I felt my body changing and I started dropping more inches. Here are the inches I lost since I started doing pilates:
That makes for a total of 11 inches lost in one month! And I finally lost an inch in my arms, the stubborn little area that wouldn't budge!
Overall, since the beginning of the skinny bridesmaid journey on march 14th, I've lost a total of 19.75 inches, 2% body fat, and 8 pounds. It's a little disappointing that I haven't lost more weight, but at least the inches are melting off, which makes me feel great. I can't wait to see what the total end result will be!
Another bridesmaid and I just started the Trader Joe's Complete Body Cleanse. It's a two week program with 3 different kinds of pills. During the cleanse, you are to limit and/or eliminate the following:
So, the title of this post is right: it's been 80 days since I started this journey. EIGHTY! I can't believe it! And there are 30 days until the wedding. So let's check in and see where I'm at, shall we?
Demi-Bar Pilates has been AMAZING for me. It's a great workout, and it totally does re-shape your body. I can't say enough good things about it. I try to do pilates 3-4 times a week, and do the cardio fusion class twice a week. Demi-Bar Pilates will usually burn anywhere between 280 - 450 calories for me, and on days I do pilates, I usually go to the gym as well to do cardio for about 25 minutes. The Cardio Fusion class is all about keeping your heart rate up, so I usually burn about 400-530 in that class. Last nights was brutal, and I'm feeling the pain!
So within just 4 weeks of pilates, I felt my body changing and I started dropping more inches. Here are the inches I lost since I started doing pilates:
| WAIST | -1.25 |
| HIPS | -2.5 |
| THIGH | -1.5 |
| ARM | -1 |
| PANT WAIST | -3.25 |
| CHEST | -1.5 |
That makes for a total of 11 inches lost in one month! And I finally lost an inch in my arms, the stubborn little area that wouldn't budge!
Overall, since the beginning of the skinny bridesmaid journey on march 14th, I've lost a total of 19.75 inches, 2% body fat, and 8 pounds. It's a little disappointing that I haven't lost more weight, but at least the inches are melting off, which makes me feel great. I can't wait to see what the total end result will be!
Another bridesmaid and I just started the Trader Joe's Complete Body Cleanse. It's a two week program with 3 different kinds of pills. During the cleanse, you are to limit and/or eliminate the following:
- alcohol
- simple carbohydrates
- red meat
- dairy
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