As some of you may heave read on twitter or my facebook, I am starting a 30 day challenge. During the next 30 days I will not have any sugar, junk food or alcohol. Well, I will do my best not to. This is going to take a LOT of self control and sharing my progress with you will help me stick with it. I will make sure to update much more often than I have been, as I want you to see the progress. It will also help me keep track of measurements and such.
I am going to start off telling you what prompted this. Being the official spokesperson for the Phoenix Comicon this year, and knowing that at the end of May I was going to be hanging out, promoting and interviewing some of the biggest guests of the convention, I needed to be in great shape. I was doing news interviews, being filmed and photographed daily and walking around the convention center in front of around 15,000 guests. I started working out and cutting back on breads, snacking and alcohol and exercising a lot and was happy with my progress. By the end of May, I was confident with myself. However, after an INTENSE 4 day convention, I was exhaused and spent the next 3 days resting and laying around relaxing. I wanted a little break. I didn't have any upcoming projects so didn't need to push myself as hard. Fast forward to the beginning of August......
I took a month and spent some time helping out my family. During this time I still worked, but it was mostly web stuff and no actual filming. The only working out I did was indoors on projects, such as cleaning, painting and various odds and ends. I didn't have anything important so I would enjoy a few drinks. Unfortunately, I found da beer that I like (St. Paulie's girl) and for the first time in 3 years started drinking beer instead of my normal champagne. In just 8 weeks I went up 6 lbs. That's the most I've gained in over 3 and a half years. It's true. Beer makes you fat. SO-- knowing that at the beginning of November I will start stunt training for the Western X (http://www.westernxtheshow.com/) spin off, I know that I need to kick myself back into gear. It's so EASY to be lazy and enjoy desserts, junk food and a few drinks. No challenge in that at all.
Today was day one and here are my starting measurements: (remember, I am short and naturally tiny, but that doe NOT mean that I am toned or even in good shape. You have to work hard for that. The challenge is what makes it that much more rewarding)
Chest (under bust, exhale)-- 27"
Waist- (smallest part of torso)-- 23.5"
Hips- (at hip bones)-- 31.5"
lower waist- (around largest part of butt)-- 35 1/4"
My goals? To be able to kick ass on the series, during training and to tighten up!! To get back to the weight that I was at for the Phoenix Comicon and to keep it down.
I like to work on my muscles and use body weight for a lot of the circuits that I do rather than just focusing on cardio.
If you have, are or are planning on starting any kind of program don't be afraid to share your stories. I will offer support as well! I hope you enjoy following my on this challenge. It's going to be difficult but fun!
I am going to start off telling you what prompted this. Being the official spokesperson for the Phoenix Comicon this year, and knowing that at the end of May I was going to be hanging out, promoting and interviewing some of the biggest guests of the convention, I needed to be in great shape. I was doing news interviews, being filmed and photographed daily and walking around the convention center in front of around 15,000 guests. I started working out and cutting back on breads, snacking and alcohol and exercising a lot and was happy with my progress. By the end of May, I was confident with myself. However, after an INTENSE 4 day convention, I was exhaused and spent the next 3 days resting and laying around relaxing. I wanted a little break. I didn't have any upcoming projects so didn't need to push myself as hard. Fast forward to the beginning of August......
I took a month and spent some time helping out my family. During this time I still worked, but it was mostly web stuff and no actual filming. The only working out I did was indoors on projects, such as cleaning, painting and various odds and ends. I didn't have anything important so I would enjoy a few drinks. Unfortunately, I found da beer that I like (St. Paulie's girl) and for the first time in 3 years started drinking beer instead of my normal champagne. In just 8 weeks I went up 6 lbs. That's the most I've gained in over 3 and a half years. It's true. Beer makes you fat. SO-- knowing that at the beginning of November I will start stunt training for the Western X (http://www.westernxtheshow.com/) spin off, I know that I need to kick myself back into gear. It's so EASY to be lazy and enjoy desserts, junk food and a few drinks. No challenge in that at all.
Today was day one and here are my starting measurements: (remember, I am short and naturally tiny, but that doe NOT mean that I am toned or even in good shape. You have to work hard for that. The challenge is what makes it that much more rewarding)
Chest (under bust, exhale)-- 27"
Waist- (smallest part of torso)-- 23.5"
Hips- (at hip bones)-- 31.5"
lower waist- (around largest part of butt)-- 35 1/4"
I like to work on my muscles and use body weight for a lot of the circuits that I do rather than just focusing on cardio.
If you have, are or are planning on starting any kind of program don't be afraid to share your stories. I will offer support as well! I hope you enjoy following my on this challenge. It's going to be difficult but fun!
I would not worry so much about the lbs as the inches. I took to a more serious approach using training methods for Karate from www.rosstraining.com . I watch what I eat an do an 80/20 diet and have lost tons of inches. I still havent stepped on a scale in months but all of my clothes are way too big now.
ReplyDeleteJust keep it up and remember that it needs to be both good exercise and and a good diet and a beer on the weekend isn't going to kill ya!
I plan on posting only my measurements. I realize that I may gain weight first, as I will be building muscle. The thing that I am focusing on is body fat percentage. I want to tone and tighten my body. I don't like to "diet", I believe in eating healthy. However, I have let myself relax for a little to long so I am challenging myself. Once I start it becomes much easier. If I know that I am working towards something, it will help me to continue and push forward.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading and posting.
Vee
Well, Vee... For me, you're in great shape already, I mean look at that butt! You already "kick ass! :P But of course, if you wanna challenge yourself, do it, I support you with all my heart.
ReplyDeleteGood luck! You can do it :)
Thank you Nino ! Always so supportive :-)
ReplyDeleteI want to see how toned I can get. I want hot ABS! Haha. Also, I need to make sure I'm in good shape that way ill be ready for anything! ^_^