Life-After-College. You see while I was warned on every side by zealous seniors and helpful Community Advisors to *BEWARE* of the Freshman Fifteen, no one, Not a Single person, warned me of the even more deadly Graduate Gain (or BA Bulge as it is also known). So, as I walked across the stage to receive my diploma, secure in my knowledge that I had successfully avoided the freshman fifteen from freshman thru senior years, I was naively and Blissfully Unaware of what awaited me (Ignorance = Bliss they say). That summer the Graduate Gain struck with a vengance. I hoped that it was merely a "phase" but fall came and the BA Bulge was firmly stuck to my stomach, thighs, and especially my hips. And when I say firmly, I mean firmly. I have been "dieting" for the past year and working out - BUTT (yes - the pun is intentional) - to no avail. I have decided that my problem is *Consistency* and that if I want to see success, I am going to have to find a way to diet and exercise *every* day instead of just a day here and there.
So, with the start of a new school year, I am renewing my efforts to Budge the Bulge. Here is my workout plan:
Monday:
- T-tapp Arms
- Run 1 mile
- Awesome Legs and Diva Derierre
- Stretch
Tuesday:
- T-Tapp Ladybug Standing
- Awesome Legs and Diva Derierre
- Stretch
- Swim laps
Wednesday:
- T-Tapp Torso
- Awesome Legs and Diva Derierre
- Stretch
Thursday:
- T-Tapp Legs
- Awesome Legs and Diva Derierre
- Run 1 mile
- Stretch
Friday:
- T-Tapp At Home
- Awesome Legs and Diva Derierre
- Swim Laps
- Stretch
Saturday:
- T-Tapp Ladybug Floor
- Awesome Legs and Diva Derierre
- Stretch
Sunday:
- Rest!!!
That is my workout plan. As for dieting - I am going to mainly focus on eating wise portions of healthy foods (and trying to keep my Friday night ice cream serving down to the small size of 2 or 3 scoops instead of 5 or 6!! : ) Whenever I am tempted to eat something Not-So-Healthy, I've gotta think - "This may taste great on my lips but do I really want this Forever on my Hips?" After all, nothing tastes as good as Skinny feels!
1 comment:
Love your post Tiffany! Unfortunately, that phrase is so true. I am starting a renewed workout plan myself as I have gained back weight in my mid-section! :( I don't know if this helps, but my doctor told me at my check-up that gaining weight in those areas is due to eating too many carbs....of course, that may not be a problem for you, but we tend to love that particular "food group" at our house! I hope that we can encourage each other through this "battle of the bulge"
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