Official weight loss/toning up progress thread...

glitterhips started this discussion · 3/2/2010

Oooookay, so for quite some time now I've been wanting to get into better shape but I've been super lazy about doing it...however I finally went out and bought a pair of jeans a size too small so I actually have some motivation to lose some flabbiness! But it might be easier for me if I keep everyone posted on my progress and I'm hoping some of you ladies (and gentlemen) in the SV community might be trying to do this too, so I figured maybe if I start a thread we can all post our progress and keep each other motivated. I thought about posting all of this in my blog but it seems like it's easier for other people to join in if it's a thread on here. What do you guys think? I probably won't post every single detail about what I ate today blah blah blah but I will post pictures of my progress and probably some details about what workout I did and for how long etc. I'm not going to weigh myself because I know the word "scale" is a naughty word in the SV community but I do need something to measure my progress so I got the jeans. I'm also seriously considering taping my bikini to the fridge 😀 Anyway...does anyone else want to do this with me? I'm going to post pictures in a few hours so I have something to go by....I know I don't want to see it but it has to be done so I can make it look better!

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asterl24 · 3/2/2010
What a great idea glitter!!! 😀 Id love to join this thread ive already started ive lost inches i went down a belt notch and a pants size 🤸 🥂 so i guess i can post pics from this point and keep going alot of people have told me they see it in my recent video which makes me happy!! if you want to know what im doing ill let you know and hopefully we can keep ourselves motivated YOU CAN DO IT GLITTER!!!! 🥂 i actually taped a pic of me in my military uniform on the fridge ugh id dd bad things to look like that again hahahha jk well maybe not 😳 😲 but anyways,.....hopefully im on my way!
isisandshiva · 3/2/2010
thank you Ms Glitter, I never really keep up with these but I think this time I will try extra hard to. goals starting March 1st: No Soda (already failed but I'm gonna keep going, but I only had one can yesterday so not That bad comparitivly) Stay on my diet (Thus far good, even though my fiance bailed on his promise to be supportive) Workout every day in some form or fashion (looking good so far) Be able to invert well by 9/5(my birthday)
SissyBuns · 3/2/2010
I like this thread Glitty. Having people to hold you accountable really helps for motivation 😀 If I'm left to my own vices I'll be making every day a cheat day. LOL
glitterhips · 3/3/2010
Yeah I think its way easier for me to stay on top of it if I have people keeping me on track...even though not a lot of people responded to this thread I'm still going to keep up with it maybe just to hold myself accountable for eating better/working out more. I'm going to post pictures but I will probably do it in my blog on here so I don't scare anyone since I'm sure it's going to be terrifying 😕
SissyBuns · 3/3/2010
Yeah I think its way easier for me to stay on top of it if I have people keeping me on track...even though not a lot of people responded to this thread I'm still going to keep up with it maybe just to hold myself accountable for eating better/working out more. I'm going to post pictures but I will probably do it in my blog on here so I don't scare anyone since I'm sure it's going to be terrifying 😕 I'm definitely going to follow your progress. 😉
isisandshiva · 3/3/2010
If it's ok Ms Glitter I'd like to keep posting against my goals here? 1(soda)failed yet again but I only had one so not an epic fail. 2(diet) epic fail, but last night was chaos 3(workout) did that 4(invert) is this easier on chrome than stainless steel because I got a lot further at home than I do at the studio?
pole-twista · 3/4/2010
omg i am so excited about this thread!! i was literally thinking about it this morning! was going to focus on abs, but this is even better! yes i will do vids w web cam once a week. a front, back, sides view of me in bikini. if that isnt motivation i sute the hell dont know what is! i have never in my adult life been in public w just a hand full of peeps in view in a bikini, so this is a HUGE step in courage for me. can't imagine a better place to do it though. ok so after work will jump in a bikini and do a slow twirl pointing out what i am trying to do, ..am i really doin this??! LOL well this is is going to be great. GOALS get to 140lbs (my docs ideal weight for me.) tone stomach esp lower abs!! tone, lift bum firm inner thighs be able to do 10 perfect form push-ups no break and master straight edge, SES, superman drop, knee hold, and handspring / cartwheel. do jacknife challenge on wii 3x week (40 jacknife ab reps) pole atleast 2x week 20 min minimum and record/post 1x week catch up and post all past challenges i have missed post chair dance post 1xweek split pic on split thread post 2x month all the moves i am working on vid 💡 ➡️ 💣 😀 ❗ 😈 🥂 🤸 🫡 🦇 👍 ok there it is and now i an accountable
JorShi · 3/4/2010
I am in 🥂 Before I was doing really well but I have fallin off the wagon. My short term goals Do cardio everyday for 30 mins- (I love the elliptical, that has been my best results so far) Keep up strength workouts Be able to invert before April 1 Be down to 130-127 by summer (I am 136 now ❓ ) Quit soda all together- (I had one coke today) Glitter, are you posting your pictures on the thread? Yay! Good luck ladies can't wait to see everyone elses progress. 🫡 ha ha xoxo- 🤓 Shi
SissyBuns · 3/4/2010
Ok, I'm in. I have one main goal and that is to get rid of the Budda belly. I bitch and bitch and bitch about it, yet I don't do ab work enough because I hate it. I need to quit the fussin and get to work. I want to lose at least 5 inches from my stomach before bikini season and if I can get like a 1 pack or something, that'd be nice too. LOL Current measurment Waist 29.5 inches Belly Pouch (in fully relaxed state) 33 inches. I will do ab work every other day. That's my goal. I will also decrease my daily wine intake 🙁 I will eat more fruit and veggies and add more protien to my diet. I will workout 5 days a week. I will pole at least 3 times a week. Pole Goals Perfect straight edge and Aysha Get a good caterpillar climb Get a superman and a knee hold Work on the floor at least once a week Get aerial Shoulder Mount Work on scorpio Work on inverting on both sides Work on side climbing And of course get that dredded Cross Ankle Release! You will be mine!
Meleania · 3/4/2010
Yay! Short term goals: lose 4 inches off waist (currently 34in waist), get to 150lbs (currently 157), diet soda only diet root beer is actually really good and tastes like normal root beer, but any other type of diet soda ive had tastes disgusting! and losing the spare tire around my lower abs, my lower abs have the biggest measurement of my whole body of like 40inches! my body is weird, my waist is 34, then my lower abs (permanent muffin top) is 40in, then right below that where my underwear sits is 38. then my hips are 39, its like a roller coaster of fat! long term goals: have 34D, 24-26 waist, 34-36 hips, 120lbs by august (currently 36D 34 39) its not unattainable for me since ive been that size before. have the super confidence and self esteem that i used to have when i was thin wear a chainmail bikini at this years Renaissance faire! progress so far: 43lbs and a total of 18 inches of bust/waist/hips pole goals: be able to invert from a chopper first and THEN hook my leg around the pole. aysha and shouldermount were my new years revolution lol last night I went to hustler hollywood and when i walked in there was a group of 4 girls in front of me that were all perfect 10s, and had that 'i know im hot' look on their face, (im sure you know what look im talking about) but i literally fell over myself and walked into the security scanner thing by the doorway from staring at them! im not embarrassed though im sure they are used to it lol. i want to be a traffic stopper someday!
glitterhips · 3/4/2010
I can't post pictures yet because my camera won't hook up to my dumb laptop...I could have my bf take pictures of me on his camera phone but I'm not letting out my belly all the way in front of him hahaha. But I should probably write down some actual goals too... I don't weigh myself but I really want to get rid of my belly as well, I bought a pair of size 1/2 jeans track my progress... Fit into 1/2 jeans Do cardio for 45 mins-1 hour 5 or 6 days a week (6 is being optimistic but I would really like to make it happen) Do my ab ripper dvd every other day Pole 3-4x week Learn aerial shoulder mount, full cartwheel, death lay, jacknife, handspring Be more flexible BE MORE SELF CONFIDENT! Eat clean...I'm not restricting foods because I don't do well when I deprive myself but I know what I should and shouldn't be eating, although the occasional cupcake will be allowed 😀 I'm sure I'll think of more stuff to add to this list and replace stuff after I cross it off...so hopefully I get to cross everything off! Heeeeere we go!
pole-twista · 3/5/2010
ok i did the vid of my belly/butt/thighs. 😮 😨 ..boy i must reallllly trust and feel comfortable w u guys.. 😀 so tommorow will post vid and current weight w inches of body parts. this is going to be a little uncomfortable 😕 , but i think this is the best motivation. 🥂 i need to boost my body confidence big time. it has taken a huge mega hit llatley 😳 and its makin me feel like sh#t. i get insecure about more than i ever use to. 👎 i knoww when i am taking good care of myself i feel better over all. 🌸 have just been having a screw it attitude w food, workouts, sleep, ect. this is going to be just what i needed. to be hld accountable. 📚 so here we go. every 2 weeks will repost stats and vid. 🤓 am lookin foward to what results i will get by june 1. ☀️ 👸 well if anyone needs advice, suppourt, ect hit me up. good luck ladies! 💣 💣 💣
isisandshiva · 3/5/2010
OK soo I'm derailed already but I'll be back on wednesday because cramps and migraines have derailed any desire to move let alone work out eat right or go through withdrawls. but I have cut back on soda so it's not that I've abandond my goals.
SandyBrown · 3/5/2010
This is a really great thread, I think I'll join in: Fitness Goals: Lose 2 inches from my waist (currently 27 in) Lose 2 inches from my thighs (currently 19.5 in each) Lose between 1-2 inches from upper arms Do at least 30 min of cardio for 3-4 days a week Do weight training for upper and lower body Pole 3-4 days a week Pilates 3 days a week Daily and nightly stretching Food Goals: Add more fruits, veggies, and protein to my diet Drink more water (at least 6 cups a day) Eat 3 meals and 2 snacks a day Take a daily multivitamin Continue to limit my soda intake (I haven't had any since January 30, 2010) Stop bored/emotional eating Mental Goals: Think more positively Set intentions for the day Remain focused on desired outcomes Smile more Meditate Pole Goals: Inverting with straight legs on my left and right sides Practice holding inverted positions Work more on floorwork Developing smoother transitions in and out of inversions/spins Become successful and getting in and out of the following: Jade/Jamilla spilt, superman, side split, gemini/scorpio, trap dismount, matrix spin, iguana and handstand variations (peel feet off from, and not kicking up), inverted pencil variations, knee hold, yogini) Tape myself practicing and doing routines Become a certified pole instructor at my studio
glitterhips · 3/5/2010
I'm working on getting my pictures posted but my laptop has officially broken now 🙁 so i need to try and get it fixed...but I cheated and weighed myself today and I've lost 9 lbs! I was expecting it to be bad because I haven't been weighing myself and when I don't I tend to eat more carelessly because I don't see the numbers on the scale but I know the scale isn't a true indication of weight...however I think having the 1/2 jeans is keeping a fire under my butt for now so we'll see if I can hopefully keep up with it!
SandyBrown · 3/6/2010
Awesome glitterhips! 🥂
wyctorya · 3/7/2010
Yay and hello, I've been only reading the site so far (mostly because I'm still saving money for the x-pole) but finally I can contribute 😀 I was sorting my clothes yesterday, big cleaning in the house and I found out that half of my clothes is the "must lose weight to wear" kind 😀 I've been on it since january, I even followed really clean diet (for two weeks or so 😳 ) and I managed to get under 60kg (which would be.. 132 lbs). My doctor says my ideal weight is around 55kgs (121lbs) so generally, I'd like to slowly work my way there, but more of toning up myself and being stronger, because I don't mind the weight, I just want to be able to run more than 3 minutes without being half-dead 😕 and go to the times of my former body when I could benchpress 40 😀 And it is on this forum where someone linked the interval training.. I definitely want to do it and if everything goes as planned, I'll start tomorrow. By now I just go swimming 1km (uhh.. 0.62 mile?) once a week and once or twice strength training at the gym. And diet! My great problem is that I can't really understand that if I'm going to lose weight, I can't eat junk. It just seems to me that it will all happen by itself and I can eat whatever I want. 😲 So to sum it up, my goals are: Finish the 8-week interval training program until half of May (that's when I'm going to buy my pole 🤸 🤸 ) Get somewhere around my ideal weight Eat clean (last weeks were totally cheat weeks 😀 ) Fit into my whole "must lose weight to wear" clothes section aaand lose some inches off my belly. When I let go, I look like 2nd trimester pregnant. My belly is really NOT to scale to the rest of my body 😀 I'd love to get to 70cm (27.5in?), from my current 87cm (34in). Seriously, I have no idea how can I be so bloated. 🙁 sooo that's about it. And then, when I get my xpole, I'll be here waaaay more often bothering you guys. 😀
Chream · 3/7/2010
Nice forum, Thanks for sharing this info. It is encouraging...I am down 15 lbs in the last but 7 weeks ....still would like to lose about 70-85 more lbs so I have a ways to go. Just been cutting back on the portions, eating when I am truly hungry. Drinking half my body weight in tea and H2O. Poling, and working out like walking as much as I can even extra stuff like walking the cart back to the grocery store, taking stairs versus elevators or escalators. Eating more fruits, veggies, cutting out the dairy because I have an allergy sensitivity to it. cutting back on fried foods And using more spices and herbs like tumeric, cumin, parsley, basil, instead of salt. Olive oil instead of other oils. These are some of the things I've done but it is great to have the shared info from others. I will keep yall posted too.
glitterhips · 3/7/2010
wow it sounds like everyone is doing really awesome! i have been doing the interval training after reading whoever made the post that said it helped with their belly and i do think it has helped! im not doing the program they posted though, the treadmills in my apartment complex have a sprint program so ive been doing that where i sprint for 30 secs and rest for 90...i was just walking on an incline for an hour before that but i like the sprints better because it breaks up the workout and it seems to be way more effective than what i was doing before!!! i still need to get my pictures posted though. im glad other people are joining me in doing this, i felt kinda silly posting the thread but i know myself and i wont stick to my guns if i dont have anyone holding me accountable...and my bf doesnt count because he buys me all sorts of candy and tries to sabotage me! jerk!!! 😀
Jaerbear · 3/8/2010
What a fantastic thread! I've just gotten on here, I don't have a pole yet, but hopefully sooner rather than later it'll happen. Anyway I've been trying something rather new... eating healthy, gaining strength, losing weight, and getting more flexible. I've come a little ways (lost about 8lbs so far). Usually I don't go by pounds but how I look and feel, but I feel I need a bit more of an indicator as far as being a healthy weight and what not. So... I will be taking a picture of myself from week to week and I'm going to try and make it look good just b/c I need a positive motivator, and I think it'll be better for me rather than putting up an undiserable picture of myself.yeesh too scary lol So as of now I weigh... wait for it... eeeek 243 and I'm 5'7" - 5'8" Short term goals: Eat more vegetables No eating white bread!!!! In fact try staying away from bread as much as possible Drink at least 2 Liters of water a day Smaller food portions Working out at least 30 min. a day Stretch at least 30 min. a day No candy, chips, soda, etc. (not too hard b/c I don't drink soda, and I don't crave chips and candy anymore) Long term goals: To loose a total of 100 lbs. (I'm thinking a year and a half to a two year time span would be healthy?) Be flexible enough to do the splits, and to lift my leg straight above my head (I've always wanted to do that) Set a healthy way of life for myself and my daughter Wow, feels good to actually write all that out! I'd love to hear any tips!
pole-twista · 3/14/2010
well i cant find the paper w measurments on it ( will have to redo asap) but for now weight is 154 (5'7) and posted my stomach hips belly etc can go to vids or pofile if want a good laugh, will update 1st week of april 🥂
MochaKat · 3/15/2010
Great thread I would like to join too: Fitness Goals Do cardio min of 5 days a week for at least 30-45 mins Do strength training min 3 days a week Do pole work min 3 days a week Stretch daily to increase flexibility and range of motion Do ab work daily Be able to do 10 perfect pushups (standard) and 5 reverse grab pull up/chin up Nutrition Goals To eat 5 small meals/snacks a day (my biggest challenge) Increase my water intake a min of 2 liters a day Increase my fruits and veggies. Push away from the bread and the pastas I don't think I will weigh myself either and just concentrate on inches and the way my clothes fit and the way my body looks. I weighed myself at the beginning of the month and I weighed 157 pounds the biggest I have ever been my normal adult weight has been 140-145 so of course I was devestated. The only consulation is that I know muscle weighs more then fat and I can see that i have gained muscle. But hell not 17 lbs of it though...lol...so that led to me getting a BMI which measures your percentage of body fat and the range for me should be 25% and mine was 28% so that was the indicator that I had gained weight and not all muscle. So as of March 1, 2010 these are my measurements: Chest 36 1/2 Waist 34 (at my navel) Hips 42 1/2 Thigh 23 1/2 Good luck to everyone.3012010bk.JPG3012010ft.JPG
JorShi · 3/16/2010
Hey girls! Haven't posted in awhile so here it is. As far as GOALS...ekk! Do cardio everyday for 30 mins- Well I think since last time I posted I have done it twice. This is horrible. 😠 Keep up strength workouts- Doing great! 🥂 I actually have a control on my fan legs. I have noticed a change when I do spins. I can do the fireman one handed. But that's about it. My pole holds are getting really good. It's like I really don't have to try and hold it. I am now moving up to pole ups and I can sort of done one. 😜 Be able to invert before April 1- This looks like it will be a very relastic goal. I am working on controling it. PoleDancingKAT has given me some pointers and her movie progess was very helpful. 😀 Be down to 130-127 by summer - This is looking 👍 up. I weighed myself out of coursoity, and surpriseinlg showed something good. I have really notice a difference in my belly area. The scaled read 132... 👽 Quit soda all together- I have decided that I am not going to cut soda compeltely out. But rather have it every now and then. So with that new mind set, I have done well so far. I mostly drink water or juices. Sprite here or there. And when I'm really having a bad day. I reach for a coke, it clams me. he he My goals for the next weeks now are: DO CARDIO AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK... UGH! Easier said then done. Why is this ❓ Continue progessing with stregth training. Start to learn more floor work, leads into a routine. 💡 So there's a little bit about how I am doing. I hope you all are doing awesome. 🥂 👍 👍 We are going to do this.
glitterhips · 3/22/2010
Sounds like everyone is doing awesome! I've mainted what I've lost so far but I have been a bad girl and not keeping up on my workouts at all for the past two weeks...we moved so I no longer have access to the gym in our old apartment and I didn't have a chance to put my pole up until last night when I worked out for 20 mins and was totally exhausted! Haha so bad. And my birthday is this weekend and I already have dinner with my friends, going out to the bar, then dinner with my family and cake so I'm pretty sure I'm going be about 5 lbs heavier! But I'm going to try to mostly behave myself so I don't do too much damage...and then hopefully dance it off at the gay bar Sunday night!!! 😀
SandyBrown · 3/25/2010
I'll do a little update. I have my final weigh-in with my personal trainer next week, so I'll come back and report my measurements. I've been getting in my cardio and weights, but I need to get back into pilates and stretching because it definitely helps. Some of my workout clothes are baggy, so I ended up buying new tanks and shorts. I also tried on every pair of jeans and shorts I have, and they all fit nicely! The ones that were baggy, I donated to a local org that works with people living with HIV/AIDS. I had my first glass of soda last weekend, and it tasted odd. I'm going to limit myself to maybe one a month, if that. I still need to work on getting in my water. As far as my diet goes, I've been getting in more fruits, veggies, and protein (lots of tuna chicken, eggs, protein shakes, and beans). I still need to work on getting in my multivitamins. I feel like I've been more peaceful in my mental state. I wale up each morning, and I set my intentions for how I want my day to go, and my days usually end up the way I envision. I focus on looking for positive things throughout my days and I have gotten back into my meditation practice as well. As far as my pole goals, I've gotten successful at inverting with straight legs on both sides. My floorwork has gotten better, and I'm able to hold my inversions instead of just doing them and then transitioning quickly into something else. My superman has gotten much better, and I even tried the jamilla split on my own today. I wasn't completely parallel but at least I didn't fall, lol. I held the knee hold for 2 seconds yesterday! (whoo!). Everything else, I still need to work on. The goal now is getting in and out of moves smoothly. I also need to tape myself more (even though it sucks seeing yourself on tape). Finally, I'm on my way to becoming certified in pole dance instruction at my studio. I attended a 7 day intensive training, observed two certified instructors, and have taken 2 classes from certified instructors. All there is left is to complete the written test, the skills test, and teach 2 classes.

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