My Buddies (43) | Close Primary Program:
Fitness Goal: | | | Close Primary Program:
Fitness Goal: | | | Close Primary Program:
Fitness Goal: | | | Close Primary Program:
Fitness Goal: | | | Close Primary Program:
Fitness Goal: | | | Close Primary Program:
Fitness Goal: | | | Close Primary Program:
Fitness Goal: | | | Close Primary Program:
Fitness Goal: | | | Close Primary Program:
Fitness Goal: | | | |
I recently retired from a high stress, corporate environment where I worked for the last 23 years. The hours were long and for the most part, weekends and vacations just didn’t exist. I didn't exercise or work out because I lacked both the time and energy. In fact, I barely had enough energy at the end of the day to get through dinner and get my son to bed. Now, at age 46, I’ve put that I recently retired from a high stress, corporate environment where I worked for the last 23 years. The hours were long and for the most part, weekends and vacations just didn’t exist. I didn't exercise or work out because I lacked both the time and energy. In fact, I barely had enough energy at the end of the day to get through dinner and get my son to bed. Now, at age 46, I’ve put that behind me.
Although I no longer had the excuse that I didn’t have the time, I still wasn’t taking the initiative to commit to a serious exercise regimen. Sure, I’d walk a few times a week, but when school started this past fall, I got out of the routine that I had established over the summer. Worse yet, I’d find myself wandering into the kitchen and snacking several times during the day. I found the scale starting to slowly creep upward and my pants getting uncomfortably tight. I’ve always been able to keep my weight in check…until now.
I began to get angry with myself, and when that scale hit 135, I said “that’s it!!” I knew I needed to start exercising again, not only to shed those extra 12 pounds, but also to reshape my body. Although plenty of folks would say I didn’t need to lose a pound (I weighed 133 when I started SI6 on January 8th), it was the distribution of the weight that worried me most - that and just feeling so out of shape. That is just not me – until my son was born and work became so demanding - I was always active.
I was anxious to embark on something more drastic than the typical diet – something that could help me reshape this “out-of-shape” body, as well as support my weight and exercise goals.
My Progress My fitness goal:
Transformation story
When I started SI6, I weighed 133 pounds. Although I was looking for only an 8-10 lb weight loss goal when I started, I needed some major reshaping work. I was at the point where my "fat" clothes had More ...
When I started SI6, I weighed 133 pounds. Although I was looking for only an 8-10 lb weight loss goal when I started, I needed some major reshaping work. I was at the point where my "fat" clothes had become my normal clothes and I just flat out refused to start buying bigger sized clothes.
I started with SI6 and was so motivated by it, that I missed only one day in the entire 6 weeks. It wasn't easy -it required commitment and it was work, but it was worth it. Granted, the lunges and squats were a bit hard on my knees, so I modified that part a bit and consoled myself with the fact that I was exercising in the spirit intended, and according to my heart rate monitor, I was still getting one heck of a work out. Even now, I still dread that Burn-it-up routine, because, wow is it work. But when I'm done, I feel so proud of myself.
After 8 weeks, I've only lost 3 pounds. Although I am personally a bit disappointed by that, I know I shouldn't be because it is obvious that I've replaced fat with muscle. I feel in shape for the first time in over 10 years, and I've lost a few inches. I'm back to my skinny jeans and am feeling great.
I think that doing my WO at the same time every day and making it an integral part of my daily routine has helped me stay on track - I just go do it (like brushing my teeth). What else helped motivate me? Believe it or not, I went out and bought some new “work out attire.” I actually looked forward to changing into my new duds, and going downstairs to work out. Sure beat my old sweat pants and tee-shirts. I also got a mirror that I placed next to the TV, so I can check my form as I exercise.
Lastly, participating in WOWY has been great. It's fun to meet your buddies there. It's amazing how a virtual WO with "friends" can help you keep your commitment to work out.
To keep my transformation going (and eventually lose a few more pounds), I've started the Turbo Jam series. I love to dance, so this is turning into a great way to get a WO without quite the "pain" of Burn it up. I don't intend to desert my SI6 series, though, it's just great to have different options to keep it mixed it up.
Stay tuned for the next update in my transformation!
Workout programs: Slim in 6® Turbo Jam® Keep It Up! - primary program Running Biking Gear: Heart Rate Monitor Resistance Bands
My Recent Activity There are no recent activities. | |
Please sign in to flag this as inappropriate. ?
WOWY SuperGym™ Leanbean's Next Workout No workouts scheduled My Workout Groups
| WOWY SuperGym™ statistics | 11840 | Total workouts completed today | 661 | People in the gym at today?s peak | 160 | People working out now | |
