Weeks 3 and 4

Ok, so after a last minute change in plans at the end of week 3 I am finally getting to update on here. Week 3 was going really well until my husband came down with the stomach flu. We had plans to head to OH for my nephew's first birthday on Saturday. He came down with the flu on Wednesday. Instead of taking the chance of him not being better by Saturday, I drove to my parents house on Thursday. This way the boys and I could ride over with them to the party. So I packed up my workout gear and dvds so that I could still get my workouts in. The only thing I didn't do was pack my scale. I did get on the scale Thursday morning and I was down almost 1 pound. So I am assuming I lost a pound in week 3. Which that would put me at 210.

I finally ordered the Bob's workout DVD and had it in the mail in time for my workout Saturday morning. And oh my word those workouts are TOUGH!! One of the workouts has a lot to do with your core muscles. Since having Carson, my core just isn't as strong as it was. So that particular part of the DVD was extremely hard. The other part of the workout is hard too, but I didn't have all the equipment so it didn't seem as hard. However, I am sure now that I am home and when I do it I will be bent over, heart pumping, and arms aching through the entire workout.

Since we were out of town I did miss one of my workouts during week 4. I didn't plan on being out of town so long so I didn't pack the strength dvd. And after 6 hours in the car, I didn't feel like bringing it out and working out. I could really tell that I didn't workout on that Tuesday when I went to do the strength on Thursday it was hard. It just amazes me how missing one day can make it so hard the next workout.

So my results for the end of week for is an exciting loss of 2lbs. I am now down to 208 pounds. I don't know why this felt so good. I felt like there was progress actually being made. I mean, I know I have been losing, but something about being under 210 makes me feel really good. Slowly, but surely I am going to get there.

Instead of doing Bob's workout DVD on Sunday I decided to try his Ultimate Cardio Body Workout.  It was pretty similar to the Body Rev Cardio Conditioning DVD. I only used 5lb weights, so it seemed a little easier. Don't let that fool you, I still was panting and working hard. It was also an hour long. So I did do an extra half hour. In the bonus material of the dvd there was some other dvds he is going to release. Of course all of them look great and I want them. I just like to have a variety so that I can mix it up and not get bored.

I have decided to do two more weeks of his week 4 of the program. This will take me to 6 full weeks of working out. I will then take my measurements and another set of pictures. I am not sure if I will see a lot of results. So I am hoping if I don't that it doesn't discourage me. I know that it takes time to lose the weight and get back into shape. I just wish it would go a little faster.

I feel like I am starting to really enjoy the working out. It takes a lot to get me motivated to do it, but when I do it I feel great. I have also learned that if I don't do it first thing in the morning then more than likely I won't do it. I just keep telling myself, yes it is early, but I will feel better once I get going.

Now lets take on week 5!