My measurements are worse than what they were in the beginning of the year, and my weight is at an all-time high. My highest weight ever was 162. I'm at 159. That's scary. Here's the cold, hard truth.
Weight / Measurements
Weight: 159 (up almost 8 pounds)
Chest: 44" (up one inch)
Waist: 36" (up 2 1/2 inches...yikes)
Belly (love handles): 43" up 2 1/2 inches)
Hips: 42.25" (up 2.25 inches)
Thighs (L/R): 24.75" / 24.75" (both up)
Arms (L/R): 11.75" / 12" (both up)
Fit Test Results
This is my first time completing this Fit Test. It's part of the Peak Fit System, which I'll be talking about a little at the end of this post, and in more detail this week. This test will be completed again in 8 weeks. The following is the number of reps I was able to complete in 1 minute.
Prisoner Squats: 39
Alternating Front Lunge: 34
Burpees: 16
Squat Jumps: 38
Push-ups (on my knees): 19....I hate push-ups
Ankle Grabbers: 19
Sit-outs: 18
Plank to Frogs: 15
Fence Hoppers: 41
Side Lunge to Jump Shot: 28
Calories
I came to the conclusion that I eat, on average, 1700-2000 calories/day. More on the weekends. Calorie counting does not work for me - we've already established that. I'm going to keep adding baby steps little by little and focus just on that. But I will be checking in every other week. Every other week, starting on Thursday, I'm going to track my calories for that day - just to see where I'm at. I think this will work for me, because I pretty much eat the same things every day. Weekends are another story, and that will come in its own time.
Peak Fit Challenge
I know I said yesterday that I would only be working on drinking more water, and watching what I eat when eating out; but I do actually love exercise. It keeps me going. When I don't exercise, my eating tends to slip. I knew I needed a program like Xtrain again to keep me going.
A few weeks ago, I ordered the Peak Fit System. And it is awesome. I've previewed most of the DVD's, and even downloaded some of the DVD's that weren't included in the program, because I loved the music so much. They're remixes and basically something in addition to the program when I complete it. I may be subbing them in for other DVD's toward the end if I get bored.
I'll go more in-depth with the program as time goes on. Yesterday I just did the Fit Test as the first workout.
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To say that writing this post was difficult and embarrassing for me is an understatement. But it can only get better. I have a feeling that taking small steps is going to create huge accomplishments for me.
counting calories does not work for me either! It just plain sucks! I heard the peak program is so much fun, and you get results. Can't wait to read about your progress!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of the peak program but, I looks like it provides variety which is always a plus. I am currently trying to use fitpal.com to count my calories I am not doing well and I only post when I am doing good or at least think I am. Like you I have to get it together the scale is moving up and up.
ReplyDeleteGood luck things well turn around.
I have never heard of the Peak Fit System, but it looks pretty comprehensive! That's a lot of DVDs.
ReplyDeleteI let myself get within a few pounds of my highest weight ever, too. It is scary, but facing it and making a plan to do something about it is the important part. It would be much easier to do nothing! But you're not, you are recording the numbers and making a new start.