13 days later

127.2

Not even a complete 1 lb loss. That's ok.

I haven't gained any more either. At the same time I haven't been strict with my eating. I haven't overeaten at any time but I also am not denying myself either.

I also am pleased that I am not losing upperbody strength. That is my biggest fear. I worked so hard to get arms people stop me on the street for!

 My arms still look as good as they did  before my  accident that caused me to hurt my shoulder. Took a week completely off and then am easing back with these 10 min workouts.


Yesterday was Day 10 of the 10 minute workouts

Did 2 min warmup with 6 lb med ball - woodchoopers(10 reps) followed immediately by push presses (10 reps) for 2 minutes

and then 8 minutes nonstop(a drink or two there) consisting of 8 reps of
12 lb dumbell squats
8 lb dumbell stationary lunge with press
4 lb rear flies

then a tabata interval(20 work/10 rest) of jump squats.  2 min

Going to celebrate with a friend of mine who just finished her master's. Meeting her for cake and coffee.
Yes, cake! I won't feel guilty either!

One more week of these 10 min workouts and then I think I will add more time. These workouts are making me look forward to a longer session.

I do think that when I do meet my weight loss goals, I will still use a week of 10 min workouts to deload. I learned the hard way after competing that trying to maintain that schedule after being on stage backfires. I need to plan a week of rest. I don't mean resting by sitting on one's butt either. I mean making exercise less of a priority.  Fun. Games. More enjoyable.

Doing these 10 min workouts has made my body crave a longer session. (don't get me wrong the 10 min sessions are intense too!) I guess it's like denying oneself carbs. No carbs = me want carbs!

Short exercise sessions = body can't wait to move longer!

Hopefully it will shock my body and produce even faster results.