I’m so excited to be finishing up week 3 of my Cinch journey! :) It seems like it was just yesterday that I started with the yummy shakes and meal bars. Some of the 50 bloggers have eaten all of their meal bars, but I’ve been hoarding the peanut butter and chocolate ones like they are bars of gold. I am going to eat one this week because they really help get rid of my “sweets” cravings. Read more about the Cinch Inch Loss Plan, if you’d like. Also, I’ll be getting measured again this week so I can let you know if I see any INCH results as well as the weight results.
How I’m doing this week
This was 6 weeks ago (I started Cinch 3 weeks ago at 246).
This is this week.
2.2 pound loss for this week, and overall, since I lost 0 the last two weeks.
I know I could be losing faster, but it seems that I had to figure out how to do things MY way on the Cinch program, while still doing the Cinch program. At first, it suggested that I eat around 1500 calories a day. I knew that was not nearly enough, but I did what the program suggested. I didn’t lose anything the first week. The second week, I tried to up my calories a bit, but I also started working out more, so I think it defeated the purpose because I still needed more calories.
This week, I have eaten 2,000 calories every day, and have worked out but not anything hard core that would require me to replace those calories. I’ve found that 2,000 is usually my magic number. One thing people don’t realize is that you have to find your magic number for weight loss. I posted on my fan page about eating 1,800-2,000 calories a day and someone came in saying “That is to maintain weight. You need to eat 1200-1500 to lose weight”. Um no. Bad bad bad advice!! I am 6’2″, 250 pounds (well 243.8 now!). Eating 1,200 calories would put my body into starvation mode and would probably make me very light headed and extremely crabby. So if you only learn one thing from my journey, it’s that it will be different than yours. Find your magic calorie number and the weight will fall off.
What my workouts look like
I walked 1-3 miles 5 days this week, mostly outside, which is odd because I hate the heat. But it’s so easy to hop on (and then right back off) the treadmill, I had to mix it up a bit. The walks weren’t super fast, but I worked up a sweat.
At the gym, I did 30 minutes of strength training 3 days. I mostly work my arms, because my knees are bad so I can’t do many leg exercises without hurting them.
My favorite product this week
Even though I love the chocolate peanut butter meal bars, I still love the shakes. They’re sweet and they really hit the spot. I mix them up all kinds of different ways and it helps keep me from getting tired of the “same” thing over and over. Check out the Best Shake Recipes.
Areas to improve
I really need to step it up on my walks this week. I’m going to start bringing weights, and walking faster. When I walk in the morning, I have to take the kids so I don’t get to walk very fast. But at night, Rach keeps the kids and I have free reign to be gone for as long as I need to. I have to keep focusing on my water intake, because even though it has been great this week it’s still a struggle each day to get in that 80-100 ounces.
Helpful free tool of the week
I downloaded a free pedometer app for my cell phone. It has helped a lot with tracking how far I’ve walked, because sometimes when it’s 104+ out (like it has been for the last 10 days straight), it feels like it’s been a mile but it’s only been 3/4 of a mile. So the free pedometer app has really helped me out! If you have an iPhone, just go to the app store and type in “pedometer”. There are lots of free ones to choose from.
Week 2 Weigh In
Week 1 Weigh In
I have been provided the Cinch program items in exchange for tracking my progress, but all opinions are 100% my own.
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by SlapDashMom
Brooke - I think it’s really important to pay attention to how your body’s responding to any change in diet. I agree about holding on to the peanut butter bars. They’re delicious!
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Kallie Greenly - Congrats on finding your magic number and losing weight.
I wish you luck with the rest of your journey.
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Johannah - You are doing good. I agree with you 100% on finding out your “own” numbers with regard to calories, exercise and other things. Not everything works for everyone — and timing of meals I think is important too. So happy to see you making progress.
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Nicoyle - That is a good tip about going by what you body is telling you. Good to hear that what you are doing is working for you.
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Kelly - NICE!!! Keep it up! I think I have found a local group here to exercise with. Just gotta get me a sitter. hmm. Congrats chik!
Susan Bewley - I’ll be honest with you, you may be in starvation mode with the all the exercise you are doing on too few calories. Remember, the more you exercise, the calories your muscles need. I know the last time I went to a dietician I got my butt chewed out for doing that. I know one app that has really been helping me on my phone is Lose it! (I have an IPhone, but i guess its for everyone). It calculates the calories you need for the amount of exercise you are doing, and also gives you an estimate of how many calories you are burning with exercise to make sure you don’t overdo it.
Also, are you measuring? Remember, its a myth that muscle weights more than fat, but it is denser, meaning that 5 lb of muscle takes less room that 5lb of fat, making you lose inches.
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Becky Ryan-Willis - Way to go- Slow and easy wins the race- or so they say.
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Tara - You are doing great, Sadie! You always inspire me when you post about exercising on FB. Keep it up!
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Meagan P - Sunshine and Sippy Cups - You are rockin’ it Sadie :) And that’s awesome that you found a way to personalize the plan a bit for yourself – hope the results keep coming for ya!
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Jenn [ Crippled Girl ] - Good for you for making the program work with YOUR needs. We’re all rooting for you, Sadie! :)
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Heather Beyant - What caloric intake for one person is does not mean it is the same for everyone! Keep it up Sadie!
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Jackie - Great job!!! It’s good that you found your magic number….. I think that I need to start doing just that. I haven’t really gained any weight but I don’t feel like I’ve lost any either…. at least not like I should be.
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Leila - Yay! Congrats! Keep up the great work!
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Amanda - Way to go! That is one thing I’ve definitely noticed, is that I need to make things work for ME and no one else!
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Summer Davis - I think it’s awesome that you figured out a way to make the program work for YOU. It just goes to show that not every program works for every BODY 100%. I’m glad you were able to tailor it to lose weight. Keep on keepin on! You rock!
Elizabeth Towns - Way to go. I am going to weigh myself today, although I am not doing cinch, I am following along this journey and trying to do whats good for my body at the same time! I will report back later.
Marcia - You are doing GREAT!!! Congrats!
Elizabeth Towns - I am really impressed at how dedicated you’ve been to the program. I am trying to do what’s best for my body and taking motivation from you. Keep up the good work. Simply maaaahvahlous
Monique - Looks like you’re doing great, way to go, Sadie!
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robyn - Your dedication is really inspiring. Although if you step up your walks not sure i can keep up i dont have 6 foot long legs lol
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Jacqui Odell - Yay!! Way to go!!
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Diane @ Philzendia - Keep it up Sadie! I agree with you on walking outside instead of on the treadmill – too easy to jump off.
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