Today starts the final week of the George Foreman Knock out the Fat Weight Loss Challenge, and I couldn’t be more excited to share the results of my weigh-in. I am now officially at a normal BMI—by 2.5 pounds! By sticking with my exercise programs, paying attention to my meal plan and curbing the extra snacking, I was able to lose 4 pounds this week.
The trick will be keeping it off, when I head to BlogHer later this week! I know my food will be fine. It’s the sugary drinks I’m a little concerned about. Of course, my philosophy has always been to ease up for special occasions, so I will be totally okay with a little weight gain next week.
I just hope I can keep it to under 2.5 pounds. I don’t ever want to be overweight again!
BlogHer is going to be amazing! Not only do I get to see good friends, party like a rock star with the Clever Girls and enjoy tasty cocktails (hello, 10 drink tickets!) but we’ll be in gorgeous San Diego. I haven’t been to California since I was 4 years old, so this is essentially my first time on the west coast.
Checking the weather reports tells me it will be absolutely perfect. I am so ready to escape this heat. It’s absolutely insane in Indiana right now. Over 100° heat factor every day (oh, the humidity!) and going on something like 20 90+ days in a row. Sunny and 70s looks like absolute bliss!
I have even signed up for the BlogHer 5K and Sweat Pink boot camp—anything for the chance to spend some time outdoors in the beautiful San Diego sun. It’s too hot here to even think about a 5K. Heck, I don’t even want to think about cooking. At least we’re beating the heat with my George Foreman grill.
When I return home to the melt-your-face heat, it will be time for my final George Foreman Knock out the Fat Weight Loss Challenge weigh-in and updated measurements & pictures. It will also be time to reestablish goals. I’m more concerned with how I look & feel than the numbers on the scale, so my focus will be more on specific things I can check off than how much I weigh.
Like, this week, I will finish the 30 Day Shred. I’m going to need a new program to replace it, since I’m finding that sort of accountability is working well for me. I was considering P90X, but I don’t know if I have the time to dedicate to it just yet. I also want to finish the Couch to 5K program, ending with running a full 5K in October.
I’m also considering adding a larger fitness goal to my 40×40 list. I need something to replace #38. You know, since there won’t actually be any more shuttle launches for me to attend. Emily suggests a half marathon—yikes! What do you think?
{scale pic coming when the hubby gets home—stupid, broken card reader}
Starting Weigh-In: 195 pounds
Today’s Weigh-In: 172 pounds
This Week’s Weight Loss: 4 pounds
Total Mamavation Weight Loss: 23 pounds
Total Knockout The Fat Weight Loss: 15.5 pounds
BMI: 24.65 (that’s normal!)
Sistahood Question: What are the next big goals you want to tackle?
This post is sponsored by Flatout Bread, and Iām writing this to be entered into a giveaway hosted by Mamavation.
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!
OMG!!!! Wow, your at a normal BMI! I’m so excited for you and I think you have done FANTASTIC in this challenge. I always knew you could do it girl! Here is some tips for maintenance….sweat sweat and more sweat. Get to like it. LOL XXOO
WOOO HOO!! That is so awesome Heather!! ^5
Great job. Stories like yours are the ones that keep the rest motivated. Thank you!!!
Oh I am going to SO enjoy reading everybody’s BlogHer posts next week. It’s such an awesome conference. I opted not to go this year, but am going to love living vicariously fo SHO. Safe and happy travels to you and your NOT OVERWEIGHT BMI!
Great job!! You made so many fabulous changes since joining Mamavation. I am so excited to see your after pics.
Just remember, YOU did this! You have the power to move and eat and be healthy. YOU rock!!
Way to go, Heather!!!!!! š
Congratulations! What a great phrase to be able to say! I’ve never said that as an adult and I would love to one of these days. Thank you for sharing your journey through all of this – it really does help inspire those of us who haven’t started the journey yet.