One more weigh-in

Okay, I don't want to jinx myself, but it looks like I lost another pound. I took a day of rest yesterday to let my body recoup. I also lost another more inches, but I'm believing it is a loss of water weight. Here is my measurements today (I will not be disappointed if they go up):

Weight: 133lbs
Hips: 37"
Waist: 27"
Forgot to measure bust

As a side note, AF is due on the day of my photo shoot. Bummer...

My progress

I am not making miraculous progress, so I believe I will have to bite the bullet and tell the photographer that I'm not ready for a fitness bikini shot. I am making progress though. I've gotten a lot of advice on crash diets and fasting, but I'm determined to do this in a healthy manner. I've been doing cardio almost every day, and I've been lifting weights many days. I am averaging 6-8 glasses of water every day, and I'm trying to eat healthy balanced meals. Most of my fat is coming from nuts and yogurt.

Here is my progress in 1 week:

weight: 134 (down 2 lbs)
hips: 38" (down 1 inch)
waist: 28" (down 1 inch)
bust: 33 1/2" (up 1/2 inch)-Not expecting that one!

Also, I've notice that my skin has been tightening up around my face from all the water I've been drinking. My neck is also less saggy. My biggest difference since working out is that my saddle bags have almost disappeared. I didn't measure my thighs, but I guarantee that I lost at least 1 1/2" from each thigh!

It's nice to see results.

Panic

I just found out today that they want to do a fitness/bikini pic at my photo shoot on 4/26. I am by no means ready for that. I am fully in panic mode. For 10 days I will eat like its an obsession. No sugar, no refined carbs, minimal fat. I will exercise 6 days a week. I will tan to make me look thinner. I am going to put myself out there and post my weight and measurements. This way I am being public and am more committed to my weight loss.

Last weight: 136 lbs.
Hips: 39"
Waist: 29"
Bust: 33"

Height: 5' 4 1/2"

Positivity

Okay, I'm trying to keep this blog positive, but I'm a little annoyed right now. I'm almost positive I'm getting a Urinary Tract Infection. We leave for vacation tomorrow. This is really bad timing. I haven't had a UTI for almost 2 years. I used to get them all the time. I'm giving it another hour to confirm. I am an expert at this point. Then I guess I'll call the doc and insist on being seen today. I need antibiotics asap. I am not going to suffer through vacation. If you have never had one, it is very uncomfortable.

Results

I'm still not losing any weight, so my only conclusion is that I must be gaining muscle. I measured myself today. I lost 3/4" on my hips and 1" on my waist! I am so surprised. A few days ago, I measured myself and didn't see a difference at all. This is such a quick change. Granted I was in such poor shape when I started working out that my legs almost gave out after 10 minutes on the elliptical. Though it's aerobic exercise, I had to be gaining muscle. I had no strength, and in a little more than a week, I can use it a half hour with moderate effort.

I am also using Callanetics. It's a cheesy video from the 80's, but it really works! It a combo of dance, yoga, and stretching. It's hard. It makes a huge difference, and I also think it is slightly starting to tighten up my neck!

On a side note, we only have two more days until we leave for Cleveland! I am so excited. It has been so long since we really went anywhere, since we're on such a tight budget.

10,000 steps

My work is having a 10,000 steps a day challenge. Since I have been working out pretty consistently, I decided to sign up. Today was our first day, and I already have 9000 steps! I will blow that number out of the water! What a great first day!

On another note, I booked a trade show for the end of the month. I have the opportunity to make a lot of money and I'm really excited about it. I'm taking a few vacations days, so I will essentially be getting paid at my full time job and at the trade show!

Update on working out:
-So far no weight loss
-No inches lost, but my pants are fitting looser. How is this happening?
-I am taking a break on finding dialects, it's really hard to find quality tutorials. I may just take a class sometime in the future.

Okay, I lasted 20 minutes today, but I pushed myself harder. I'll take it!

Keeping it up!

I did it! I did the elliptical for a half hour yesterday. It was rough, but I was successful. I also limited myself to 1300 calories yesterday. I can do this!

On a rough note, I'm paranoid that I might be getting sick. My throat has been killing me since yesterday. I'm hoping that it is my allergies, but a friend from work has strep. I was around her this weekend, and we were in a car together. So far, I don't have a fever, but that would really suck. I just hope I'm healthy for our trip to Cleveland next weekend.

Plan for today:
-Another 1/2 hr on the elliptical
-Find some good training to improve my accents
-Weight training later in the day