And my results are in Weight: 144.7 lbs
Total weight loss in one month: 5.9 lbs
Measurements:
Bust: 32"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 41"
Thighs: 23"
Arms: 12"
Total inches lost all over my body in one month: 9"
I'm sure you can image that with a nine-inch loss all over my body, I am feeling pretty flippin' fantastic. I have so much energy. I feel confident. I feel strong. Yes, my thighs still rub together every time I run up the stairs to work, but I can now imagine the day that they won't.
When I think about how far I have come physically in just one month, I'm seriously impressed. I can now do proper pushups (not many, but hey, something to work toward). I have graduated from five-pound weights to eight-pound weights when I work my arms. And while it's still excruciating, I rest less often during thigh and butt work.
Even better and more shocking? How far I've come emotionally.
In the past, I was ashamed to be naked in front of other women in the locker room. I'd suck in my tummy and scale the wall into the shower, one hand trying desperately to cover my toosh. Now, I strut out of the shower and occasionally even ask a fellow Physiquer to pass me a towel. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I suddenly look bangin' in the buff. It's just that the way I think about my body has changed. I'm proud of it -- not obsessed with every little jiggle or rotundity, but honored for my body's hard work, its capability.
Pushing my muscles to their brink is no longer for the sole cause of looking like Ripa. It's so I can feel great in my own body. I'm officially one of those women I could never understand before: someone kind of obsessed with exercising.
Intrigued enough to give this workout a whirl? Physique 57 classes are only held in Los Angeles and New York City, but anyone can check out the DVDs. While Kimberly won't be there putting your ass to shame in her hot pink spandex, you'll still feel the "fiery depths of hell" ball exercises burn.
And who knows, maybe you'll even start to love your body, too.
Great job! Getting started is the hardest part and as long as you continue, it'll be easy to keep those good habits. Now I am inclined to look into the Physique 57 classes. There is not gym where I live that offers it, but perhaps I can find a DVD where I can try it at home. Nice work!
Researchers at the University of Utah found that adults who consume eight or more glasses of water each day burned significantly more calories than people who only drank four or less.
WHY ISN'T THIS SHOUTED FROM THE ROOFTOPS???
Wonderful, my girl! Confessing to breaking down and all, putting yourself through the mill, and coming out the other side a winner! Yesssss! Make all us gals proud, and I, for one, am truly motivated!
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Great job! Getting started is the hardest part and as long as you continue, it'll be easy to keep those good habits. Now I am inclined to look into the Physique 57 classes. There is not gym where I live that offers it, but perhaps I can find a DVD where I can try it at home. Nice work!
by flirtygirl214 Friday, August 10, 2012 at 02:02PM Report as inappropriate
Great but now work in healthy foods. See the real change.
by Ydabney Friday, August 10, 2012 at 12:04PM Report as inappropriate
Researchers at the University of Utah found that adults who consume eight or more glasses of water each day burned significantly more calories than people who only drank four or less. WHY ISN'T THIS SHOUTED FROM THE ROOFTOPS???
by alictasia Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 09:55AM Report as inappropriate
I found videos on youtube and did a 5 min one for arms.
by asiagirl4ever Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 09:11AM Report as inappropriate
This was a great article, but I don't think I'll be trying out these DVDs.
by tallredamanda Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 06:46AM Report as inappropriate
Kelly Ripa looks like a skeleton...
by eatinglipstick Friday, March 23, 2012 at 02:27PM Report as inappropriate
This was a wonderfully witty and honest article that I can totally relate to. Thank you for the inspiration! You rock! =)
by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 01:37PM Report as inappropriate
Im trying to loose weight but i have no motivation, this motivates me to be active. And i know its really hard to cut back on our favorite food
by Kary26 Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 10:34AM Report as inappropriate
Wonderful, my girl! Confessing to breaking down and all, putting yourself through the mill, and coming out the other side a winner! Yesssss! Make all us gals proud, and I, for one, am truly motivated!
by DaenerysGlow Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 01:42AM Report as inappropriate
she looks so and sounds so much better in the second video than the first
by sportimonki13 Monday, February 27, 2012 at 08:10PM Report as inappropriate