Guest guest Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Hi! I read BFL for Women and loved it and now, here I am, at day 12. My weight has fluctuated during this 12 day time period from 142 to 136. Here's the weird thing: when I started, I was 142. I dropped steadily to 136. Stayed there for 2 days, then went up to 140. Stayed there for 2 days, then dropped to 138 and now back to 136. So, my first question is, should I just ignore the scale or buy a new one (i have a cheapie one from walmart). Next issue, I'm limited with exercise - I don't belong to a gym and honestly can't afford one right now. I currently own one set of 8 lb weights, but I would like to buy 5s, 10s, and 12s (and eventually 15s!). I also own no equipment. I'm looking for a used elliptical or rower but haven't found anything I can afford. Right now, for cardio, I am walking 1-2 times a week at a fast pace (want to start jogging in the spring when it's a little warmer) and doing the billy banks tae bo cardio dvd (YIKES!). I am also lifting my 8 lb weights and doing 2 kinds of exercises for biceps, triceps, chest, back. I'm also doing quad and calf exercies, in addition to abs. Suggestions for a cheap way to up my exercise? A friend recommended getting a jump rope and I think that's a great idea. Any others? Is it normal to not feel like I'm making huge progress in the first 2 weeks? I am absolutely, 100% eating much better and I continue to work at ways to improve my eating, but ... I thought I would lose more weight steadily and/or feel more results. Right now, my arms hurt, my abs hurt and my legs hurt, but I still feel... FAT. I'm hoping to lose 20 lbs over the 12 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 If your arms, legs and abs hurt, you must be doin something right! Don't focus on the scale number-it doesn't mean much. I find going by the tape measurer much more accurate. I can weigh 120# in a size 10 or 120# in a size 6-just depends if that 130 is fat or muscle. 2 weeks is probably too soon to see drastic changes. As far as adding to exercise, be sure to take advantage of all the free things you can-take stairs instead of elevator, park far away and lots of water New and need some advice Hi! I read BFL for Women and loved it and now, here I am, at day 12. My weight has fluctuated during this 12 day time period from 142 to 136. Here's the weird thing: when I started, I was 142. I dropped steadily to 136. Stayed there for 2 days, then went up to 140. Stayed there for 2 days, then dropped to 138 and now back to 136. So, my first question is, should I just ignore the scale or buy a new one (i have a cheapie one from walmart). Next issue, I'm limited with exercise - I don't belong to a gym and honestly can't afford one right now. I currently own one set of 8 lb weights, but I would like to buy 5s, 10s, and 12s (and eventually 15s!). I also own no equipment. I'm looking for a used elliptical or rower but haven't found anything I can afford. Right now, for cardio, I am walking 1-2 times a week at a fast pace (want to start jogging in the spring when it's a little warmer) and doing the billy banks tae bo cardio dvd (YIKES!). I am also lifting my 8 lb weights and doing 2 kinds of exercises for biceps, triceps, chest, back. I'm also doing quad and calf exercies, in addition to abs. Suggestions for a cheap way to up my exercise? A friend recommended getting a jump rope and I think that's a great idea. Any others? Is it normal to not feel like I'm making huge progress in the first 2 weeks? I am absolutely, 100% eating much better and I continue to work at ways to improve my eating, but ... I thought I would lose more weight steadily and/or feel more results. Right now, my arms hurt, my abs hurt and my legs hurt, but I still feel... FAT. I'm hoping to lose 20 lbs over the 12 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2006 Report Share Posted February 25, 2006 Wow...12 days into it and you are not thin yet? Go figure.... 12 days....five days longer than one week. Two days shy of two weeks. Less than half a month. 3% of a year....it has not been a long time on plan yet, not in the grand scheme of things. Even in the BFL challenge you are only 14% of the way through. You have lost 6 pounds in fewer than two weeks. That is great progress. Let yourself enjoy it. Let yourself feel that accomplishment for what it is worth. You have done something in the last two weeks that 90% of the people around you have not. As for your scale...yeah, ignore it. Or do what says to do with it to get the best use out of it....place it on a firm flat surface, like your drive way...then run you car over it. The scale is not your friend in building a healthy strong body. And as for cheap exersise equipment, get a yoga ball. They are cheap and come with a chart showing all sorts of things you can do with them. Welcome to the club, and keep at it, you are doing great. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 How about some resistance bands. They com ein different strengths and are relitivly cheap. I agree a jump rope is a good idea > > Suggestions for a cheap way to up my exercise? A friend recommended > getting a jump rope and I think that's a great idea. Any others? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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