What I've been doing this week.

This week has been fairly successful, I'm not a bit disappointed with myself. I have been sub-par in my "1 hour hard-core" workouts but my diet has improved a ton. I have had a few junky things which I think is perfectly healthy as long as it's not something I do all the time..just here and there. I've been eating eggs on an english muffin or a fruit smoothie for breakfast. I've been eating baby carrots, plain almonds and cheese sticks as my in between meal snacks. I have only had two sweet things this week. A small bowl of ice-cream and a piece of red velvet cake. Very yummy, but I was able to control myself both times. :) I'd say things are going very well. Today, I started looking up healthy recipes, that are packed full of nutrition but low on fat. You all should check out www.fitnessmagazine.com I'm also currently working on downloading the workout playlist that fitnessmagazine.com has on their site. I have been working out to lil wayne, Adele, and Tegan & Sara this week, I need some new stuff.

I have been using two workout dvd's this week. One is called "the Abs Diet for Women workout" done by fitness trainer, Jessica Smith. I WOULD indeed recommend this. It contains everything from Pilates to cardio, but all to tone your midsection. I've also been doing the "pilatesforlife Workout Collection" with Amy Brown. Now, this really made me sore. It's a 4 disc set to include, pilates for flexibility, pilates on the ball, 20 min. overall body workout & abs and waist. NICE! Yes, it is. I'm not too excited about Amy Brown, she kind of annoys me but the workouts are good. I've also been using my elliptical when I feel I need a good warm up or if I just want to get a good workout. While I was browsing www.fitnessmagazine.com, I ran across a routine that would help burn 400 calories either using a treadmill, bike or elliptical. Since I have an elliptical, I will now be attempting this specific workout.

15-18 min @ moderate level (level 6-9) RPE 5-7
18-20 min @ increased level (level 7-9) RPE 7-9
20-25 min REPEAT & gradually slowing for last 30 seconds. RPE 5

Sounds pretty tough really. I'm not all that excited about it but 400 calories? Uh, shyeh! Anyway, I realize some may think that I'm being too drastic for being 6 weeks postpartum but I'm a big girl. I can and will work at my own pace, not to push myself too hard and take it slow...that is indeed why this blog is called "Losing weight the hard way".

My first official weigh in will be tomorrow morning. I plan to do all weigh ins on Saturdays so keep your eyes open. It's only going to get better from here. Mwuah!