Tuesday, July 28, 2009

A moment on the Lips, Forever on the Hips.

I love my Alma Mater. They have a rigorous academic program, inspiring professors, and lots of Opportunities-for-Fun. However, despite all of these wonderful qualities, I am afraid I still have "aught against them." For you see, although their career service program is exceptional and they provided lots of seminars on how to succeed, they did not adequately prepare me for
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:

Rebecca's Refining said...

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"