Jace Ephriam's Birth Story!
12 years ago
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Slim in 6
I love this program I got after Katrina was born. It is by Beach Body and it is called Slim in 6. It is a six week work out program that has done wonders in helping me get back in to shape after Katrina and Shiona (except, with Shiona the birth control I used made me gain a lot back!) :( Well, I've been trying to do it after Michael. Let me say that with having a third child and beginning to school Katrina it has made it very difficult to find time to exercise. (Most of the routines last 45 minutes to an hour!) So, I am redoubling my efforts and trying again. I began Monday and have been watching my diet very carefully (like I did after my girls were born). Already I have seen a 1lb difference, but I'm not too thrilled because I've seen my scale trick me before (Yes, it is ALL the scale's fault! *sniffs indignantly*). Anyway, I will give periodic updates and let you guys know how it goes this time around. I'm currently at 19% body fat (estimated) and weigh 109lbs. My goal is to be 14-15% body fat and weigh between 100 - 103lbs. This may seem very low to a lot of you guys, but I know my body and I know when I look good - plus I am barely 5'. 100 is not too low for me, especially when I make sure I've got muscle and not bones protruding. Wish me luck - I'm on the way to getting slim in 6!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
6 comments:
I don't know if you've noticed a "morning to night" difference in weight. This 2-3 pounds of water weight can throw you off between morning and night, making it look like your scale is tricking you. I know it is super important for me to weigh myself at the exact same time of day with NO clothes in order to get an accurate reading. Also, I've seen as much as 6 pounds of water-retention over menstruation; then as soon as my period it over, they just DROP off in a day or two. (this is the same with inches, right around my midsection.) It is important when you're wanting to lose actual pounds (as opposed to inches) that you keep notes on how much you've lost over a week/month's time. There, you'll see more of an accurate reading. It's quite easy to "lose" a pound or two between evening after-suppertime and morning before breakfast.
Good luck with your redoubled attempts! I'm right there with you...trying not to gain, that is...until a few months from now. I've started some pilates for pregnancy to re-strengthen my core and avoid those terrible rib pains from over-stretched muscles. :P Finding time is a HUGE deal, though, just as you said.
Karen you are SUCH an inspiration to me in this area.... I know that after you had Katrina, and she was a year old, I looked at you and thought, "She looks slimmer than I am and as good as before she had a kid! What's wrong with this picture?!?" The truth is, if you workout you will look better than a pre-baby slim body that wasn't toned. You proved this! You work so hard and that's why I have with Elyana. I know you fought for every inch off, every pound off. You deserved results.
I am excited for you to see results and us to continue to learn about health, exercise, and what works for our bodys... and what's manageable with a family as well.
Also, if anyone's reading this comment, Karen's really right, that's really her perfect weight for her height and body shape.
Susi,
You are soooooo right about the weight difference from the morning to the evening. I'm almost always 2lbs heavier in the evenings. However, I was unaware of the weight gain associated with menstruation. I guess if I had to be honest my heavies is 111 in the evenings, but 109 in the mornings (and of course I like to go with the lower number!). Today I was 108 in the morning, but it could have just been something like Michael nursing more than usual. Who knows....
I was so scared to gain too much with Michael. I really gained very slowly and not nearly as much as I did with my girls (40lbs with both of them and only about 25 with Michael, but I started out a little heavier). I thought it would make getting into shape after baby easier - HA! But, I had my heaviest baby yet! 9lbs, 14oz; go figure. Good luck with your pregnancy - I'm sure you'll do great! You looked great after Violet!
Denise,
Your compliments are so sweet and encourage me so much. You were an incredible inspiration to me when you were pregnant with Elyana. I really think I was able to control my weight gain better with Michael because you set such an excellent example! And now you're there as a wonderful example for me with my third. You may not have three children, but you have one baby and a job - something I never had to deal with! It's so much nicer when you have someone who will push and encourage you like you do with me. You look fabulous (like always) and like you mentioned, more in shape now than before baby! And it is so true, we have to fight and shed blood, sweat and tears along with pounds to see results. It is hard work and you literally have to work your butt off! Thanks again for your encouraging words. You're such a wonderful (and fit!) sister. I love you!
Karen
Karen,
I actually did check out the blog you mentioned. Lauren Brooks obviously is very strong and educated and practices what she preaches! I love that she talks nutrition and she'd got two little ones & breastfeeds! Makes me know I can do whatever she does too.
I was really disappointed in the video, because of her form on most the exercises!!! Backward lunges her knees touched the ground, pushup form was atrocious (I think she just pushed her shoulders up and down!), her chair squat she actually sits down and she picked a chair way too high. Maintained tension on a muscle is so important!
However, her kettlebell swings/pull/etc were all good.
I am amazed she uses 44lb Kettlebells! I want to bump up to a 30lb, but need to really get back into regularly exercising (every day!) before I justify that.
Anyway, I will keep reading her blog, so thanks for the link!
Denise,
I had to laugh when I read your critique of Lauren Brooks' video clip! I only was able to download about 1 minute into it, so I didn't see the squats. I thought it was just me that noticed the push-up form! She did her lunges like that on her video I bought, too. I thought, "the deeper the better, as long as you aren't resting your knee on the floor", but I never did it because I felt like I was working the muscles better if I didn't lunge all the way to the ground. It is just so funny, because I guess you're smart enough to realize it is wrong! I just thought she was doing it a little differently for one reason or another, but who am I to judge because I am not a certified trainer or Russian kettlebell expert? Then you made those comments and I realized, "hey, she's right!" :) hahaha!
I actually stopped the kettlebell workouts because the 20lb is just a little too much for me. I pulled my back and began to feel my knees aching with the deep squats with the 20lbs. You must be so much stronger!
Love you!
Karen
Post a Comment