Today is the end of the Move It, Lose It challenge—it’s been an interesting few months. I’ve built some good fitness habits, planned healthier menus and even started running regularly. I’ve lost 14 pounds so far, 12 total inches and worn things in public that haven’t seen the light of day in years.
But, I’m not finished yet! I am well on my way to the ultimate goal and looking forward to the next few months. Especially because today also begins Week 3 of the George Foreman Knock out the Fat Weight Loss Challenge. After two weeks of amazing meal plans from Inspired RD, we’ve been unleashed. I created this weeks meal plan on my own, based on the exchanges Alysa laid out for me.
As we move forward on this challenge, I will be continue creating my own meal plans, circuit training and running—and working to increase that. I currently run only part of the mile or two I set out on each day. Sometimes, I head out at night alone. Sometimes, the hubby and I will take a walk together. And, lately, I’ve been walking to a playground with Lorelai to run laps while she plays.
Kabobs & Corn = Dinner on a Stick for the ball diamond
I am, however, cutting back on the daily exercises just a bit. After twelve weeks of twice daily exercise, something just has to give. I’m behind at work, and the house is falling apart. I am stepping back to one set of circuits each day, since I’m planning to increase my walks & runs.
As long as I continue on the healthy meal plan Alysa has created, I think I’ll be satisfied with my continued weight loss, even when it slows a bit. This week will be a bit of a challenge for that—we have several on-the-go days ahead of us. The key is to plan ahead and pack healthy meals & snacks to get us through.
Loving my George Foreman Healthy Cooking Grill!
If I run out of time to pack healthy treats or don’t think ahead to what’s going on, we’ll find ourselves in trouble. I get in my own way a lot, too—sometimes the only thing stopping me from snacking healthy is that I really, really want chips.
Or candy. Or, ice cream—twice last week. Once was in taking our daughter out for a Frosty to celebrate her elementary graduation. The other was on a rare afternoon with my mom—no where to be, no family dinner to get to—just my mom, the girls and I out for shopping & milkshakes.
Grilled Chicken & Veggies
A healthy meal plan that works into our lifestyle, with allowances for special occasions or the occasional treat, is long term. This is something I will stick with, even once I hit my 40 pounds. Especially since the food is so yummy anyway! And, finding a plan I want to stick with means I’ll get to keep the weight off!
So, I can officially cross it off the 40×40 list.
And, now, since we are at the end of my Mamavation Move It, Lose It journey, it’s time for another swimsuit edition! I honestly didn’t expect to see this many noticeable changes in the 8 weeks between pictures. I feel different, but I am blown away that my body has changed shape so rapidly. I’ve lost 14 pounds in 12 weeks and am down 12 inches so far, including 5 inches in my waist.
I’ll definitely be taking pics at the end of the George Foreman Knock out the Fat Weight Loss Challenge, too!
And, in case you’ve forgotten what I looked like a few months ago:
MiLi Final Measurements
Bust: 36″ (-.5″)
Waist: 32″ (-5″)
Hips: 40″ (-2″)
Thigh: 22″ (-1.5″ each)
Arm: 12″ (-.5″ each)
Total Inches Lost: 12″
Starting Weigh-In: 195 pounds
Today’s Weigh-In: 181 pounds
This Week’s Weight Loss: 2.5 pounds
Total Mamavation Weight Loss: 14 pounds
BMI: 25.9
Mamavation Topic: What keeps you from having healthy snacks on
hand when you are out of the house?
This post is sponsored by Grunt Style and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway hosted by Mamavation and sponsored by Grunt Style.
Disclosure: The George Foreman Knock out the Fat Weight Loss Challenge is a compensated program. As an ambassador for George Foreman, I received a George Foreman grill and will be paid for my time at the end of the 90 day challenge. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine!
Congrats Heather! You have done an awesome job! And I’m glad to see you plan to continue – you’re very inspirational and I need to get my own butt in gear, beyond the sporadic running I’ve been doing! And I need to remember to do my own (scary) measurements so I can see progress beyond just the scale.
You are looking hot! Congrats on the weight loss! You have been such an inspiration.
Totally see a difference!! Good for you! Glad to see you’re doing well as a GF ambassador!!
Woohoo!! Way to go, Heather! I always love seeing the before/after pics – you can really see the difference! Keep up the awesome work!
Congrats! You did fantastic. Keep up the great work.
This is amazing and inspirational! Nicely done, Heather, and thanks for the motivation!
Wow, Heather you are doing amazing! Those pictures really show a huge difference. I am so glad that you are getting the whole “it’s not a diet” thing. You will definitely have long-term success because of it. Keep up the good work!