So like I said in my last post, I'm halfway through Insanity (this is the beginning of my "recovery" week), and almost halfway to my goal weight. I did 2-a-days most of last week, really watched my diet, and was excited to step on the scale and mark my progress. Unfortunately, my weight has stayed the same from the last weigh-in, but I have lost half an inch here and there. I'm hoping that it's mostly water retention since this is also the beginning of my "woman" week... if you catch my drift. I'm sure you do.
So needless to say, I was a little bummed after all my hard work and even more unenthusiastic about taking my scheduled progress pictures. I'm glad I sucked it up, though, because they really prove to me that I actually have progressed in the last 2 weeks! This is why I think it's so important to take photos (whether or not you share them with the world), so you can have a visual and physical standard with which to judge yourself.
I know--blah blah blah. Shut up and post the darn pictures already.
Okay... fine.
The changes are slight, more noticeable to myself than in pictures, but I love the way my arms are looking. Is it weird that I sometimes like to flex them and just feel my muscle? Is this what guys do? I feel like a goober, but they're just so much stronger than I ever remember them being. I can do pushups no problem now. When I began Insanity, I had a hard time doing even 2 or 3 at a time... just pitiful. And I'm starting to develop a small divot in between my upper abs just below my bra line--like an actual differentiation between one abdominal muscle to the next. It's not evident in photos, but I can feel it, and I'm psyched about it. Is it strange to be excited about such a small change? Probably, but it's such great motivation because now I'm determined to make it more noticeable!
Also, in case anyone was wondering about the possible two 5k's I wrote about in my last post, I ended up only being able to do the first one. We arrived about 5 minutes after the second one had started and decided it would probably be smarter to simply wait until the 1 mile fun run and just do that. Either way, I had a freaking blast at the 5k! It was my first, and I'm pretty sure I'm becoming an addict. Yesterday I found myself signing up for 6 in the next 8 months. The Dream Dash, the Virginia Highlands Summerfest, and all 4 of the 5k's in the Locomotive Race Series. I love that the Locomotive Race Series' last 5k is February 2013, ensuring that I have to continue my fitness and actually setting a realistic and tangible goal for myself! The 5k on Saturday I completed in 34:48.7 (coming in 280th place out of 630 participants), which I know is not a great time, but for my first 5k I will take it! I also completed my first mile without walking (a HUGE accomplishment for me!) at just over 9 minutes. My goal for my next 5k is to knock at least 1 minute off of my time, and my long term goal for the 5k in February is to complete it under 30 minutes.
If any of you would like to do one (or all) of these with me or to help me train, just let me know! It always helps to have someone else pushing you... or pulling, since you'll probably be ahead of me. :)
So needless to say, I was a little bummed after all my hard work and even more unenthusiastic about taking my scheduled progress pictures. I'm glad I sucked it up, though, because they really prove to me that I actually have progressed in the last 2 weeks! This is why I think it's so important to take photos (whether or not you share them with the world), so you can have a visual and physical standard with which to judge yourself.
I know--blah blah blah. Shut up and post the darn pictures already.
Okay... fine.
The changes are slight, more noticeable to myself than in pictures, but I love the way my arms are looking. Is it weird that I sometimes like to flex them and just feel my muscle? Is this what guys do? I feel like a goober, but they're just so much stronger than I ever remember them being. I can do pushups no problem now. When I began Insanity, I had a hard time doing even 2 or 3 at a time... just pitiful. And I'm starting to develop a small divot in between my upper abs just below my bra line--like an actual differentiation between one abdominal muscle to the next. It's not evident in photos, but I can feel it, and I'm psyched about it. Is it strange to be excited about such a small change? Probably, but it's such great motivation because now I'm determined to make it more noticeable!
Also, in case anyone was wondering about the possible two 5k's I wrote about in my last post, I ended up only being able to do the first one. We arrived about 5 minutes after the second one had started and decided it would probably be smarter to simply wait until the 1 mile fun run and just do that. Either way, I had a freaking blast at the 5k! It was my first, and I'm pretty sure I'm becoming an addict. Yesterday I found myself signing up for 6 in the next 8 months. The Dream Dash, the Virginia Highlands Summerfest, and all 4 of the 5k's in the Locomotive Race Series. I love that the Locomotive Race Series' last 5k is February 2013, ensuring that I have to continue my fitness and actually setting a realistic and tangible goal for myself! The 5k on Saturday I completed in 34:48.7 (coming in 280th place out of 630 participants), which I know is not a great time, but for my first 5k I will take it! I also completed my first mile without walking (a HUGE accomplishment for me!) at just over 9 minutes. My goal for my next 5k is to knock at least 1 minute off of my time, and my long term goal for the 5k in February is to complete it under 30 minutes.
If any of you would like to do one (or all) of these with me or to help me train, just let me know! It always helps to have someone else pushing you... or pulling, since you'll probably be ahead of me. :)
Great job Rebecca! I can tell a difference, especially, in the side pictures. I would love to do some 5ks with you! When's the next one!?!? Keep up the good work and inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteThis is Janice Fyi. I had to sign up for an account to post.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Janice! And thanks for signing up to comment! I think the next one is may 20th. It's the first of the locomotive series. If your foot is up to it, let's do it! Amanda is going to try to figure out which ones she can do as well.
ReplyDeleteI can def tell a difference in the pictures. Your doing awesome. In person you can really tell. You look great. Your skin looks healthier and you have guns:) :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Billy!
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