day 155: progress report
My 8 Weeks to Awesomeness is going awesomer than last week. But, as I mentioned in my break-up letter, my scale lies. It told me I lost 3lb this week, but I’m doubtful.
There are only 6 weeks left until my birthday.
Let’s see how I’m stacking up with my goals:
Calories:
Goal: 1500 cal
Avg this week -> 1610 cal
- That includes Saturday too, so I think it’s pretty good. An improvement on last week.
Macronutrients:
Goal: 40% protein, 40% carbs (mainly before and after my workouts), 20% fat
Avg this week -> 21% protein, 45% carbs, 34% fat
- Yikes, not nearly enough protein this week.
Exercise:
Goal: Keep doing what I’m doing – weightlifting 4x per week; yoga 2x per week; cardio 4x per week
This week ->
Weightlifting: 2 upper body and 2 lower body days
Cardio: 4 cardio sessions @ 150 min total (all 4 were morning cardio sessions too!)
Yoga: twice this week
- I think I did pretty well with my normal exercise routine, but exercising is not usually a problem for me since I like doing it.
I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing and maybe check in with the scale again next week to see if it was being honest.
I love this ad. It makes me wish I lived back then.
Could you imagine the outrage if this ad ran today with the line: “There’s no excuse for being fat”? I think there would be an outcry.
Now, if only I could wear a swimsuit like hers for my birthday. No bikini wax or weight loss required! (…and it has a schnazzy belt!)
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OMG!!! this ad just blows my mind.. its the exact opposite of what women want nowadays!! wth.. lol yeast to gain weight.. haha wow!
I gave up on scales before I ever owned one (is it rare for a 30-year old woman not to have one?). I always go my jeans and seems to work. Right now they’re tight so I am going to get new ones. Easier this way
I so wish I lived back then! My scale lives as well… I think I need to get rid of it! Good luck reaching your goals!
xo
ah what an ad! Something like that would never fly nowadays…even with the skinny message. congrats on seeing better numbers and having a good week!
Your plan sounds sane! You got this!!!
you are doing so good! think how fit this is making you and FORGET the scale
I think that swimsuit is darling, actually
I love vintage stuff…just wish I could pull it off! I think you’re doing great! 40% protein is HARD to get, I’m not surprised you’re having a hard time with that! I sure would! Keep up the good work, girl!
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Ha ha – where did you find this ad! Fabulous
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Julia
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