3.31.2009
FRUSTRATIONS
Recently, I have been so frustrated about the way I look. I haven't been able to lose hardly any weight after the birth of my two sons and I felt like I was doing everything I could. Well, my wonderful and beautiful sister Abbey is a personal trainer and she suggested that I come into the gym to get a couple of tests done to see what was going on. The first was a RMR (resting metabolic rate) test that measures your metabolism. To my surprise, I learned that I have a fast metabolism and that I am not eating enough! They metabolic specialist told me that I need to up my calories by about 400 a day. The other test I did was a MAP test. Which measures where my heart rate needs to be to burn the most fat when working out. It was very eye opening. Well after combining these two things that I learned, along with purchasing a heart rate monitor (this has totally changed the way I work out) I am happy to say that I have lost 4 lbs in two weeks which is my goal (2 lbs a week). Hopefully by June I will be swimsuit ready. If you are frustrated, I would HIGHLY recommend getting these tests done at your local gym, or join Lifetime Fitness, it is the greatest gym! I have been eating so good and have come to LOVE oatmeal which I used to hate. I feel better and I know that I can reach my goals. I want to say thanks to Abbey for being there through this and giving me the motivation and not letting me give up!
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that is awesome! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! I need to do those tests! i have been working out but NOTHING! I would love to lose a dew lbs. before another baby! way to go!!! love ya
I am so happy for you! Keep it up and we will both have those bodies when I come for the summer. BTW could your 2 boys be any cuter?? I always cry when I see them, miss you guys so much it hurts!!
That is awsome! You are beautiful!
Yay Allison! Isn't Abbey awesome??
I am so glad that you mentioned this, i have been working out 4-5 times a week since oct. and have only lost a total of 4 lbs. so frustrating. I am going to get these test done.Congrats on the 4 lb weight lose in 2 weeks that is so awesome. I am so jealous
Good info to know. I am having a hard time with my last 7 lbs of baby weight. I now know that I am not eating enough calaries. I have had all of those tests done before I got pregnant. They are very benefical. Thanks for the realization of what I think my problem is. I have been missing coming to fusion. It has been hard to get there lately with my babe.
Keep up the great work, you are awesome! Abby is so talented and knowledgable in the fitness area.
WOW! Thanks Allison! You're doing so good, and I am so proud of you! I promise by summer you will be swimsuit ready. I love it! And I love you! I am hanging at moms alone this weekend if you and Cameron want to come over and watch conference...anyways, see ya soon!
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