This week while I was reviewing my goals and my successes and even my downfalls I realized that there is a big gaping hole that I have been avoiding that mad a big difference in having success in my goals. I began logging 10,000 steps as a minimum per day after my back fusion. That was 4 miles a day for me and 28 miles a week. That was a year ago this month. I had my back fused so I was only allowed to walk on my treadmill because it was an even surface. Any trip or fall could damage all the work I had done with my back fusion.
In one year I have gained 10lbs back that don’t want to come off at all. I do Insanity almost every single day. How can I not be losing any weight? Is it because I am not eating enough calories or is it because I haven’t been hitting those 10,000 steps every day. A year ago I was working myself to death and now I am not pushing myself as hard as I was. I don’t force myself to go until my feet hurt. I don’t push until my thighs ache. I don’t dig in deep to kick my own butt. I realized this week that I have a date with my treadmill and we are going to go 28 miles every week.
This has been the video that I have been watching over and over and over again to get me motivated.
Art Williams said it best. “All you can do is all you can do, but all you can do is enough.”
This week I have mastered my menu planning and my Beachbody workouts. I will be working on my water intake and logging my 10,000 steps a day. I am also starting up another Beachbody Challenge Group. If you are interested drop me a line. The ladies in my first group are doing amazing!
Have you every realized you aren’t doing everything you can?
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I love your drive Megan!
We all, at some point, start to head down the slippery slope of our old habits. The important thing is that you recognize them and do something about it! I can’t wait to see how you do in the Grad Campaign, with your tenacity I know you’ll do great!
I’d love to hear more about your BeachBody Challenge.. what does it entail?
I thought Insanity every day would be enough, but I realized I used to do so much my feet hurt, lol. I’ll send you the info when I get back to town tonight.
I am starting things back up this week … it’s been a YEAR since the baby cam and it is well past time to get the weight back off.
I know the steps/treadmill are going to be part of it, but I haven’t decided what else will be…. I hate doing videos but don’t have a gym membership.
I don’t go to the gym either, but I love Shaun T workouts. I haven’t been pushing myself hard enough. I thought Insanity was enough, but its only 40 minutes of swearing, I mean sweating, haha!
You can do it though. I’m 30lbs lighter since baby, but I have a long way to go still.
Thanks for stopping by Rachel!
Oh, Meg-
I’ve been realizing that for a while now, and realizing that I haven’t really be doing much of anything.. I’ve been kinda eating right, and not exercising,. BUT TODAY THAT ENDS! I’m gonna go find my pedometer and strap that baby on.
It took a lot for me to realize just doing 40 min of Insanity isn’t enough. I’ve been kicking my butt, just not killing it like I used to, ya know. It’s totally go time!
I don’t care if you gained 10 lbs back or not – you ARE an inspiration! You may not be pushing yourself as hard as you could, but you are still doing something and that is more then I can say for most.. let alone someone who has been thru what you have!
I love you! I am gonna’ be there with you and make sure I get in the 10k steps as well – we can do this! <3
Thanks Krissy! Love you too! Love having you be part of my group, you’re a joy
Sometimes you can be pushing your body too hard and need to scale back a bit. Exercise is stress too and if it is too stressful, it can increase cortisol in your body as well. Something to think about. Don’t be afraid to do some gentle exercises as you said, something is better than nothing and you do what you gotta do! Hugs!
That is something I haven’t thought of, but I feel like I have majorly slacked off. I’m gonna try resting a few days just to see.
You can do it girl.. still looking good though. Have a great week!
Thanks so much Marie!
I love that Art Williams quote! It is so inspirational!! I also love the concept of doing 28 miles a week to make sure that you are getting your steps in for the day. Way to go and keep up the good work!!!
Thank you Emma. 28 miles is what I did as a mamavation mom last year with my stride on my treadmill, of course it might be different depending on height and recreation of choice, but that was the easiest for me.
You are SO awesome at pushing yourself!
Thanks Kristin. I think mamavation helps a lot.