I need a good whine this morning. I know I've only gotten uber serious about my workouts in the last 2-3 weeks, but my weight is just stuck (goddamn menopause). I was doing so much better in the spring when I was walking 5-7 miles a day to the Metro. Since this filthy summer heat and humidity started, however, I cannot stand being outside and I'm not getting that additional exercise b/c I'm driving to work (have I mentioned that I HATE summer?).
I've changed my diet completely and for the better (almost zero alcohol, no bread/pasta, no dairy, no sweets), but this effing belly fat will not budge. I think I'm going to have to add a second workout each day or do more during the day (e.g., walking the 12 flights of stairs in my office building a couple times a day as a break).
Thanx for letting me kvetch. I just got discouraged 'cause I put on a pair of jeans this morning that still fit the same way they did 3 weeks ago. I feel they should be looser and I'm frustrated.
On a positive note, I actually
feel good, I'm enjoying my workouts, and on Tuesday I'm having VO2 Max testing done so I can target my workouts to be super-efficient. I haven't had this done in 20 years, and my body has changed just a bit in that time.
Ok, rant over for now. You'll now be returned to your regularly scheduled program.