Actually 5.5 π Yes I didnt do a post last week, it was not missed rather I have decided to do it alternate week and I eventually want to move to once a month and then hopefully stop too because the target having being met π when will that happen is a different story all together
Intial Weight : 94.3 kgs
Last Update Weight : 89.25 kgs
This Update Weight : 87.45 kgs
2 weeks weightloss : 1.8 kgs
Total Weighloss : 6.9 kgs
Also there is a 2-inch loss at the waist and 1-inch overall and that is making me super happy π
Though I am happy with the total weightloss I am not really happy with the last two weeks, its less than a kg/week. There were various reasons though:
1. My birthday where I ODed on food
2. Ganesh chaturtathi I controlled myself hard and had almost zero sweets, I am actually impressed with myself. I am making sweets two times a day for the ganesha prasadam but only eat them as prasad just a pinch each time
3. I think this is the biggest no gymming for 1 week because I slipped on stairs and hurt my back and twisted my ankle.
I am actually that this whole thing is working out for me, touchwood. And if I think of reasons its the people around me, my DC and instructor. She Both of understood me well… they push me enough but dont try to be too controlling of me. I hate anyone who tries to use authority with me even if its for my own good, yes I am stubborn that way and now I am worried because I am planning to work out in my colony gym and I hate the instructor there.
I am thinking may be I will go do the basic cardio there and then start doing the XBX at home and that is where I need input from you guys, anyone of u done it? I know sraikh and goofy u have done it. Any tips you would like to share?
Or another exercises that you think I can do myself at home or in the gym to keep the weight loss going?
First! π
yay!
will have dinner and come back and read! π π
ROFL pixie u left dinner inbetween fot this π
Congrats Monu!
***Hugs***
This achievement is truly inspirational!
i would say, stick to the gym you like and prefer… your workout will then be fun and it will help with the weight loss.
With proper timings and good discipline – the gym would be better…
My 2 cents! π
me too no likes authority Monu.. π
And yea, take care of your back dear…
that’s important as well π
make sure that you don’t strain yourself.
I agree with ur point but I dont want it to be far, it doesnt work out
The colony gym is good too and like 2 mins walk
and yes thanks dear the back seems fine now
YAY!! 7 kilos, 15 lbs is awesome , and that too less than 2 months is fantastic. You should be jumping up and down I am very happy for you.
I think the XBX is wonderful to start. A lot of simple, basic but so very tiring exercises.
Taking brisk 30 min walk in place of gym cardio is another alternative.
Yoga/pilates class?
he he thanks dear, u are motivation… π
I tried yoga once and had a terrible experience should write about it one day and pilates. there is a class happening very close by but it starts at 5 am in the morning and thats like midnight for me… I am just not a morning person at all
I think I will start with XBX + cardio in the gym and see how it goes
wow. that’s really really impressive!
I’m so proud of you!
and ~2kgs inspite of no gym & ganesh festival!! yay! totally awe inspiring!
thanks richa π yeah I was also impressed with my ability to keep sweets off during the festival
yay
Wow!!! This is good….
thanks Prats
Congratulations Monika! That is absolutely awesome! And all that despite it being your birthday and Ganesh Chaturthi! Wow!
π u know smitha the bday week I didnt loose anything but the amount I eat I thought I would have put on a lot but thankfully it stayed where it was
and the next week gymming and diet was done with double effort and hence the result… I am just praying I keep myself motivated π
Monika rocks. Keep it going girl, that is all i will say. My advice is limit your workout time and change the routine if and when possible. Overdoing it , does not work for me. XBX is a great start Mon, give it a go, you will be happy. I think if you are gymming actively, and doing maybe another 20-30 mins at home, that is MORE THAN ENOUGH. Choose a pace that will last long, it is more beneficial in the long run. Hugs, and girl I wish I could do 7 kgs in less than 2 months, imagine the joy!
thanks dear ur points are so valid I am starting xbx tmrw
Wow that is wonderful! Good work Monu! And take care of that back…….
Walking is the best exercise. Walk 30-45 minutes everyday. That should be good. Do the XBX if you want to but rememebr to wear shoes when u jump(2 of the exercises require you to jump)…and do the back extension exercises carefully.
yes that is why I took it easy by no gymming and only light walks when the back was paining, now that its feeling normal I want to start something again
and u know problem with me and brisk walks… I can never do them, I start observing things around me and the pace really slows down though I agree with u walking is best and one we can continue forever too
and thanks for the xbx tips π
That is nice… I am sure you are motivating a lot of people with your success story! Great going lady… all the best for the next target π
thanks mohan π
That’s great , simply great. π
Never tried exercises at home. I walk though, for half an hour a day, when I can π
thanks dear π
thats good enough if u keep doing it always but remember if u are doing it post dinner it has to be at a very slow pace
Wow Monu! Awesome π U hv only a pinch of the Prasad π Gr8!
Hwz ur back nw π¦ Hope its nt hurting much!
he he I gave in to a ladoo today though π¦
back is better
you are so so awesome – i’d be bhappy to lose just that and then never diet in my life again π
keep going π
lol π
I hope I can reach that place atleast once in life when I can give up on thinking about dieting sigh!!!
hey Mon…sry for not commetning on te earlier posts.Been awfully caught up in work and was also not keepiong too well.Have read all the other posts and consolidated comment is here.
Firsly, congratulations on completing 300 posts.
Secondly, I come here cuz I enjoy reading your writing (remeber our deal on twitter :P) and abt Ojas, and your weight-loss is inspiring me to eat right too
Thirdly – Mera Bharat Mahan π
Fourthly – congratulations opn all the love and fans you have in the blogosphere
Finally – way to go girrll./…I’m tying to eat right too these days to lose a few inchs off my tummy before I get into some sexy saris for the Pujas π
hey dont say sorry girl,. I understand sometimes work and life happen and blogging takes a back seat π
and yes yes I remember abt the deal… u will always find a comment from me on ur post, may be a little late but u will π
and yay all the best looking fwd to see all those sexy saree pics soon π
Wow! Monika..thats amazing! you go,girl!I’m quite charged up to resume my gymming now π
yes yes go for it π
Totally awesome!! 7 kg in 2 months – You are doing absolutely wonderful M!! I think regular walk would be gud idea. May be you can alternate gym and walk days.
Keep going! Gud Luck!
thanks
yes I anyways do gym only 5 days a week lets see
Kudos to you & keep it up π
thanks namesake
KEEEP going !!!!! gal… keep going !!
he he thanks hitchy!!!
awesome Monika!! π
here’s to a totally fit and trim you!
cheers!
thanks abha, I just wish to reach a point once in life where I can yes I am slim and trim π
kidding yes to fit monika!!!
Excellent Mon! Well done, and may you continue to do so. Mebbe somewhere down the line I will get inspired too π
thanks Pal!!! and if I can inspire anyone I would be happy but before that tell me why u want to loose weight? do become invisible????
WOW thats awesome ..please guide me as well
thanks mail me girl and we’ll talk π
Girl you are doing so well and I am thrilled for you!! W-A-Y to go…yay!!!
Do add a little strength training to your regime, just light weights and simple exercises..also do write in detail about your exercise regime . I am doing a similar post too.
And hey you don’t write recipes anymore..do you have any yummilicious options for breakfast/snacks?
thanks dear, I did write broadly about my workout in this post
https://monikamanchanda.wordpress.com/2009/07/24/update/
however now the instructor is gone, I am thinking what to do, as of now I am doing what u said but I know I cant keep up on the gym front all by my own and also something far wont work out for me that is why I was thinking of starting xbx at home while cardio in the colony gym that I have… will try for one week or so and then do a post on how it is going.
U do that post girl, looking forward to it
and hey I do, infact I have started a friday feast last week. Will post one on every friday just post baked omellete last week… try try its yummy π
the Friday Feast page on the top has some more options
https://monikamanchanda.wordpress.com/friday-feast/
wow man, i am impressed!! and now u need to share the plan with me too!!
u shutup dear, u dont need to lose any weight.
u look fab!!!
what are u saying!!! i need to loose so much. no seriously help me na..i swim and thats about all the physical excersice i do..
swimming is a brilliant cardio exercise Iya… u dont need more
It will tone u up but just in case u want to know anything more ping me on chat
Impressive… You are a strong gal.
thanks sue really I am not, I have been battling with this for so long that this time I decided come what may I have to do it
Great going, Monika!!!
Amazing…7 kgs in less than 2 months..awesome!! I have been lurking on ur update pages since last 2 days π