Non Scale Victories This Week
During last night's LIIFT 4 Shoulders workout, I saw an improvement over last weeks shoulder presses. I was unable to do the 2nd and 3rd sets last week overhead after about 3-4 presses. My left shoulder would literally fall like I'd lost all muscle control with 10 lb weights. Yesterday I used the same 10 lbs and it wasn't until the 7th rep on the second set that I started to feel bad fatigue but pushed through. On the third set my shoulders were shot but I was still able to push overhead even if slower. I pushed to fatigue but didn't have that dangerous muscle drop I had before. The zinnias I grew from seed are mostly in full bloom and I took some pics before cutting some to put in a little vase. What were your non scale victories so far this week? ==================== Get posts sent straight to your inbox on Follow It . Some posts may contain affiliate links that help keep this blog running at no cost to you. See the Disclaimer page for more info....
That's a bummer - but I bet the next one will be good.
ReplyDeleteI think your cold is no ordinary one, but a super cold. Why? I'm pretty sure I caught it from you clear despite the fact we're not even in the same state.
Sorry the cold messed up your mojo, but then there's always next week, right? :)
ReplyDeleteCold, go AWAY!!
ReplyDeleteSorry you didn't see a loss this week. Do you know what I absolutely LOVE about you though? This happens, and you don't get pissed off (well you do sometimes) but not in way in which you retaliate against the scale and sabotage yourself.
ReplyDeleteMost people can't loose weight because they have a bad week and think "eff it" and go eat like they used to because "Hey, what's the point? I did what I was supposed to do and I still didn't loose so screw it." You just keep on doing what your doing and you keep looking and feeling more and more amazing.
You've turned that "switch" in your brain. It's like you've conquered that awful demon most of us have that keeps is from getting back on track.
I've been following you here and on spark for 2 years now. Although I tend to lurk and not always comment, I've not missed a post. I think about you and your success (and struggles) all the time.
The good news for me is that while I'm still struggling, I've managed to take off 15 pounds since August. For me, it kind of happened when I started student teaching and was forced to eat on a schedule. When that ended, I noticed I wasn't so consumed with food/eating and it was easier to say no. I often think about your journey, and that I need to make this a lifestyle and not a diet. So that is what I've been focusing on - making my eating (and exercising) more of a lifestyle change and not a diet - because that clearly has never helped me before.
So, thank you darlin'! Hope you are doing great and I loved that pic of you in last year's coat. You are at the point where 40 pounds sure means a lot more than it used to. You look absolutely amazing! Thanks for putting it all out there and sharing with us. It means a lot to me, and for countless others who struggle I am sure. Have an amazing week!