It’s been 5 days since I’ve officially (and for real) gotten after this workout thing. In my last post I mentioned how I’d gone about buying this supposedly “amazing” program that was going to make me into a bona fide hottie in six weeks. Even I was skeptical about the possibilities but I figured the approach was going to be the most viable one for me to get back in shape at this time. So I caved to the infomercial, bought the videos and have been doing them devotedly for four days now. The first day I went for a brisk 25 minute walk and then started the videos the next day.
The first day of the video, I nearly died. I was seriously questioning the reality of meeting my goals by the end of six weeks.
The video wasn’t that tough (well, from an educated fitness person’s perspective, maybe but I couldn’t make it through completely without feeling it). It was actually perfectly designed for people like me: out of shape but willing to exert some effort. The exercises created adequate burn and there were enough (but not too many) repetitions. It’s a great set of videos!
I went for a 30 minute walk the same evening I did the first video. Video in the a.m. and then walk in the evening. I also cut back my portions and started paying attention to the dietary makeup of my meals. I didn’t change much. I actually started eating more often and healthier, which is always a key.
Of course, alcohol in any shape or form or color is off limits. (This is no fun, but worth it!) In a week or two I may add it in on a one drink once a week basis and not hard alcohol or beer. Maybe…maybe white wine. We’ll see.
Day Two the video was much easier to do. I was able to keep up much easier, though the reverse lunges are still difficult for me. I also went for a brisk 45 minute walk on that day. I contined to watch my food intake.
Day Three the video was much easier and probably today I am going to move it up to the next level. Yesterday, I didn’t go for a walk but did watch the food intake.
Here’s the really great news. Last night, I decided just for fun to pull out the tape measure not expecting to see any results. I put the tape measure around my hips and noted a 20 inch difference from my original starting point only four days ago. I was stoked! Then I realized I was measuring from the wrong end of the tape measure. Rats!
Even so, I am pleased to report that only four days into this thing and I’m recording a solid one inch decrease around my hips and my waist. And that is with using the tape measure correctly, without dietary meal replacement supplements, without feeling hungry and without headaches, grumpiness, or fatigue that so often accompanies a change in fitness level and diet. Further, this one inch decrease is occurring at the time when I usually record a one inch gain and am at my most bloated each month.
Go figure!
This is pretty awesome so far!
