Slowly making progress

[niccig]

I’m in my 3rd week of 16:8 intermittent fasting and just started 3rd week of the low impact program with fitness blender. I’ve lost about 4.5 lbs according to the scale (not sure how accurate scale is), but the biggest improvement is in how I feel about myself. I’m finally taking the time to care for myself.

I like the intermittent fasting as I’m making conscious decisions about what I eat rather than mindlessly eating. Afternoon after work and before dinner is when I usually mindlessly eat, but I’m not hungry as I eat breakfast at 12pm and then lunch around 2pm. I’m eating similar meals for lunch, breakfast and dinner that I did before with some tweaks. I’ll also eat earlier or later if that better fits my schedule, so I’m not obsessing on keeping the 8 hour window.

Fitness blender is the first time I’ve exercised 5 times a week. I grumble a bit before I do it, but I do feel good after the workout. I’m feeling stronger and know I’ll be in much better shape if I continue with it.

These changes haven’t been that difficult to do, so I’m hoping I can continue. My goal isn’t so much a certain number on the scale, but to be in better shape before I turn 45 in November.


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[bisous]

I’m in my 3rd week of 16:8 intermittent fasting and just started 3rd week of the low impact program with fitness blender. I’ve lost about 4.5 lbs according to the scale (not sure how accurate scale is), but the biggest improvement is in how I feel about myself. I’m finally taking the time to care for myself.

I like the intermittent fasting as I’m making conscious decisions about what I eat rather than mindlessly eating. Afternoon after work and before dinner is when I usually mindlessly eat, but I’m not hungry as I eat breakfast at 12pm and then lunch around 2pm. I’m eating similar meals for lunch, breakfast and dinner that I did before with some tweaks. I’ll also eat earlier or later if that better fits my schedule, so I’m not obsessing on keeping the 8 hour window.

Fitness blender is the first time I’ve exercised 5 times a week. I grumble a bit before I do it, but I do feel good after the workout. I’m feeling stronger and know I’ll be in much better shape if I continue with it.

These changes haven’t been that difficult to do, so I’m hoping I can continue. My goal isn’t so much a certain number on the scale, but to be in better shape before I turn 45 in November.


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YAY! You are actually doing a lot of the things that have been successful for me too. Fitness blender and intermittent fasting. Go you. Slow is okay. I think part of what helped me is to remember that this is a lifestyle change really for life so it has to be sustainable. Sounds like the eating plan is working with the way you live. :)

ETA: I also think it is HUGE that you are feeling great about it. That's so, so important. I think 5 pounds is hard. Great job. :)

[niccig]

I agree on the slow progress. I haven’t worked out consistently in a LONG time, so I’m not pushing too hard in the workouts. I don’t want to get injured, so trying to ease into it.

I don’t really have a set end goal as I know the number on the scale doesn’t mean much. I don’t even know how accurate our scales are, so maybe I haven’t lost 4.5 lbs. I’m doing this to increase my fitness and strength, and weight loss will be a side benefit. So I’m trying to concentrate on how I feel. I feel better for taking care of myself.


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[bisous]

I agree on the slow progress. I haven’t worked out consistently in a LONG time, so I’m not pushing too hard in the workouts. I don’t want to get injured, so trying to ease into it.

I don’t really have a set end goal as I know the number on the scale doesn’t mean much. I don’t even know how accurate our scales are, so maybe I haven’t lost 4.5 lbs. I’m doing this to increase my fitness and strength, and weight loss will be a side benefit. So I’m trying to concentrate on how I feel. I feel better for taking care of myself.


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Perfect. Great attitude. :)

[niccig]

Update. I lost 6 lbs in the 4 weeks I did Fitness Blenders Low Impact program and 5 weeks of intermittent fasting. I feel stronger and better about myself, Still got a way to go, but I’ll keep doing it slowly. I started another one of their programs yesterday.

I’m getting a new workout mat for Mother’s Day and I’m setting up a workout space in the office/guest room. DS will have to stop playing video games so I can workout using the TV, but he needs to play less anyway.


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[jgenie]

Update. I lost 6 lbs in the 4 weeks I did Fitness Blenders Low Impact program and 5 weeks of intermittent fasting. I feel stronger and better about myself, Still got a way to go, but I’ll keep doing it slowly. I started another one of their programs yesterday.

I’m getting a new workout mat for Mother’s Day and I’m setting up a workout space in the office/guest room. DS will have to stop playing video games so I can workout using the TV, but he needs to play less anyway.


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Which program on Fitness Blender did you do?


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[niccig]

Which program on Fitness Blender did you do?


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I did their low impact program. I haven’t exercised regularly in a long time, so needed to start off slow. I’m now doing their 30 min fat loss for busy people round 3. It is harder, so glad I started with the low impact.


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[niccig]

Update: Still doing the intermittent fasting and part way through Fitness blenders 30 mins workout for busy people. I’ve now lost about 10lbs, my jeans that were getting tight, fit better. I feel stronger and I can see improvements with overall fitness. Still got a ways to go, but I’m sticking to the new routine.


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[Philly Mom]

Can you explain what this is more? Does Fitness blenders go with Intermittent Fasting? Is it just eating within an 8 hour window whatever that window is and then exercising too?

[jgenie]

Do you watch the videos in your phone or iPad while working out? I poked around a bit but didn’t try to do a workout yet.

I’ve been doing the intermittent fasting for a few weeks and it works well for me. It keeps me from snacking after my kids go to bed and keeps me from eating junk after they get on the bus. I tend to not do the fasting on the weekends because I don’t want them to realize I’m not eating breakfast.

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[niccig]

Can you explain what this is more? Does Fitness blenders go with Intermittent Fasting? Is it just eating within an 8 hour window whatever that window is and then exercising too?

Sorry, just saw this.

Intermittent fasting is having an eating window and a fasting window. There’s different versions of fasting. I’m doing 16:8 where fast for 16 hours and eat for 8. On work days, I eat breakfast at 12, lunch about 2pm then dinner is supposed to be before 8. Some days dinner is later depending on what I’ve got to do with DS at home (soccer practice finishes at 7:30pm, so dinner is more like 8:30). I’ll have snack between lunch and dinner. On weekends I may eat breakfast earlier than 12 depending on our plans. I’ve found I eat better and less snacking, which is why I think it’s working. My meals have always been fine, but I would snack mindlessly.

I use fitness blender plans for working out. In true intermittent fasting you should work out during fasting window , but I can’t do that as get up early for work. So I work out around 5 or 6 pm. I like the workout programs as it’s scheduled on my calendar on the fitness blender website, I simply log in and do the scheduled workout. No planning on my part. I’ve never worked out on consistent basis before - too much effort to figure out what to do and I really don’t know much about exercising properly. I need to be told what to do and how to do it. The workouts are different so i don’t get bored. And if I hate something, I only have to get through that day. I’ve now worked out 4-6 times a week for last 7 weeks!!! I take some extra day breaks if need to - sore body or just too busy that day.

The combination of the 2 is working for me. I’m about 10lbs lighter, clothes fit better, but best of all, I ran up 2 flights of stairs and didn’t get winded!!


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[niccig]

Do you watch the videos in your phone or iPad while working out? I poked around a bit but didn’t try to do a workout yet.

I’ve been doing the intermittent fasting for a few weeks and it works well for me. It keeps me from snacking after my kids go to bed and keeps me from eating junk after they get on the bus. I tend to not do the fasting on the weekends because I don’t want them to realize I’m not eating breakfast.

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I was using my iPad. I go onto their website to see my calendar, then click on workout for that day for YouTube to open. Lately though, I’ve been using my phone, and it’s been fine. I think I’ll always do one of their programs as I don’t know enough to pick/choose workouts so it’s balanced plan for the week. I like that it’s all planned out, so I just log in, then hit play for the workout for that day.

Like you, I’m snacking less with intermittent fasting. I used to eat bag of salt and vinegar chips with DS. He still opens a bag, but I’ll say no as not hungry or only have a couple. I’m going for healthier snack options when I do snack.

I don’t follow fasting as strictly on weekends, it depends on our plans or if I’m working at the hospital. During the week, I set my own schedule at work so easier to make intermittent fasting work. Sometimes I eat later than 8pm which is end of my eating window when DS has late soccer practice. I like that I’m flexible with it rather than being too strict, more chance of keeping to it.




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[niccig]

Update: I’m now about 14lbs down. Have about 15-20lbs to go I think, but I’ll see as this time I’m building muscle and goal is to be strong and healthy rather than a certain weight or dress size. Previous times I’ve only dieted.

I’m back to wearing some clothes that were too tight. I also feel body changing - I’m stronger and not as out of breath. I’m increasing weight that I’m lifting and pushing myself harder during cardio. Still some moves I can not do, so I modify. One goal is to modify less.

DH has also started the fitness blender workouts. Now have to coordinate time of who uses mat and weights on the weekends. Thankfully DH had a set of adjustable weights he bought years ago. I did get a thicker exercise mat.

I’ll keep updating as it helps to keep me accountable.



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[jgenie]

Update: I’m now about 14lbs down. Have about 15-20lbs to go I think, but I’ll see as this time I’m building muscle and goal is to be strong and healthy rather than a certain weight or dress size. Previous times I’ve only dieted.

I’m back to wearing some clothes that were too tight. I also feel body changing - I’m stronger and not as out of breath. I’m increasing weight that I’m lifting and pushing myself harder during cardio. Still some moves I can not do, so I modify. One goal is to modify less.

DH has also started the fitness blender workouts. Now have to coordinate time of who uses mat and weights on the weekends. Thankfully DH had a set of adjustable weights he bought years ago. I did get a thicker exercise mat.

I’ll keep updating as it helps to keep me accountable.



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Great job!!!! My scale isn’t budging but I’m definitely feeling muscle where I previously didn’t. I’ve been doing Pilates once s week and alternating days of running and walking. Thanks for updating. I needed the push to try fitness blender. I’m putting on my schedule for this week.


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[Philly Mom]

Update: I’m now about 14lbs down. Have about 15-20lbs to go I think, but I’ll see as this time I’m building muscle and goal is to be strong and healthy rather than a certain weight or dress size. Previous times I’ve only dieted.

I’m back to wearing some clothes that were too tight. I also feel body changing - I’m stronger and not as out of breath. I’m increasing weight that I’m lifting and pushing myself harder during cardio. Still some moves I can not do, so I modify. One goal is to modify less.

DH has also started the fitness blender workouts. Now have to coordinate time of who uses mat and weights on the weekends. Thankfully DH had a set of adjustable weights he bought years ago. I did get a thicker exercise mat.

I’ll keep updating as it helps to keep me accountable.



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How’s it going? I just started the fasting today and Monday I am back to pure barre. I stopped eating at 6:30. It’s 11 and I am starving. I don’t think I ate enough earlier. It’s going to be a long 12 hours to go.


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[niccig]

I kept up the intermittent fasting and exercising as I could over the summer. I did take a 4 week break from exercising after our vacation, but as I kept the fasting going, I didn’t gain weight but lost some stamina. I’m back into the exercise routine now. Overall I’m about 18lbs down. I’m wearing pants that I used to wear when I weighed less because of the strength training. I’ve got a goal for my birthday that’s 2 months away, so I’ll see how close I get to it.


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