Cher's Shape Up Showdown

Another Week, Another Pound

It's almost the end of another week and I've encountered many obstacles that have prevented me from making it to the gym. However, when a person is focused, there isn't anything that can keep him/her from doing what he/she has to do. I thank God for an understanding trainer who has been very patient with me! A high five to Everett, the best trainer in this part of the world.

Fourteen Pounds Lighter

I am on cloud 9 right now and there isn't anything that can steal my joy! Today was my first check up since starting the Shape Up Showdown and the scale showed a decrease of 14.2 pounds. While I knew I had lost some weight, I didn't think for a minute that I had lost that much. More amazing is the progress of my teammates who have been equally and in some cases more successful. What a wonderful way of starting the weekend! Stay focused and be motivated!

Help! Help! I Lost Some Inches

Happy Tuesday, Showdown fans! Today was a great day! It's a great day because Ive lost some inches and can't seem to find them. Yesterday I put on a pair of jeans to wear and had to pin them up in the waist because they were about 3 inches too big. It was such a great feeling that it motivated me to add an additional workout to my day after meeting with Everette at BREC. I'm so excited and of course everyday I am anxiously waiting on the day I can go to the store and pick up a size 8 pant and be comfortable in them.

A big shout out to Everette for being right on point. Today he incorporated weights into my regimen. Of course it wasn't easy but my arms were really heavy and tired, and my abs were sore after my workout was over. Its all in the name of weight loss so I wouldn't change a thing.

For those of you who are following along and making a lifestyle change, a heartfelt kudos to you for loving yourself enough to lose weight and be a healthier you!

Until next time,

Cher

Random Thoughts

Right now I'm feeling really blessed to be a part of WAFBs Shape Up Showdown. Since meeting with the nutritionists, I was able to confirm my use of food to deal with the stresses associated with life. I am currently dealing with the after effects of my house catching on fire and getting into a losing fight with a dump truck two weeks later. If you've ever experienced either of the two, you know the stress that's associated with them. My trainings with Everette are providing me with an outlet to deal with and relieve the daily stress associated with having both my home and my vehicle repaired, and not having my personal space. If it were not for Ev and knowing I have to meet with him 3 days a week, I would probably be munching on now & layers, jolly ranchers, and lemon heads to help ease the stress. I know that I can't because I'll pay for it at the gym! Thank God for the Shape Up Showdown!

Week Three of Workouts

It's hump day and I've survived another Monday and Wednesday of Everette' intense training. Monday's workout included more of the boxing while concentrating on my lower body. I had to do a variety of kicks and more of the abs.

Today was another day of boot camp. I think I hate boot camp because of its intensity but I love how I feel after I'm done. We had to run Everette-style suicides and then move to 4 stations each with a unique exercise. After 30 minutes of that, we played a 30 minute, 3 against 2 full court game of basketball, girls against the guys. Running up and down the court is one tough cookie.

Yesterday I wore a pair of jeans that were once fitted but are now loose at the waist and in the thighs. This was encouraging because the scale doesn't show a significant weight loss. Everette asked me to stay away from the scale because it can be misleading. He assured me that I would be losing inches which may not initially show up on the scale.

I pushed myself on monday and Wednesday,and now I'm paying for it. I don't mind though because the cardio is going to help me reach my desired weight. I'm hoping that my being there is also motivating Felicia to be the best she can be. We both need that!
Au revoir for now!

Cher