It’s another Fitness Friday and guess what? IT STILL FITS! Woot! That’s big news from someone with a looong history of losing weight and then quickly gaining it all back (and then some). I definitely still need to lose more weight (5-10 pounds) but things are looking good as we roll into the homestretch.
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What concerns me now is that I’ve had to say goodbye to Hot Patrick.
That’s right. Hot Patrick has left us for greener pastures (a better job at a gym closer to his home and family) and I’m super concerned about what’s going to happen after the wedding – what or WHO will motivate me then? Because y’all, it’s EASY for me to slack off and gain weight. I hate exercising (all that stuff about how you’ll end up loving it and miss it when you can’t do it – CRAP.). I love chips, and bacon cheeseburgers, and Pepsi. I like sitting on my ass in front of the TV or computer for hours at a time.
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So, you see my dilemma. Should I try and meet up with Hot Patrick once a month for a refresher at his new gym (the Anytime Fitness on Bulverde Road in San Antonio, Texas – go visit!)? Should I try really hard to like one of the other personal trainers at my gym (which I really don’t – they’re nice and all but not what I’m looking for)? Should I go back to using Oxygen magazine for all my workout routines? What Would Team Tulle Do? P.S. That TOTALLY needs to be on a T-shirt!
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In the meantime, The Boy has suddenly (one month before our wedding) decided it was time to lose weight *insert eye roll here*. It’s really nice and I’ve been working really hard to support him (we’re eating pretty damn cleanly these days) but… I’m a wee bit pissed that he wandered into a vitamin store one day, talked to a personal trainer there, and now is telling me all the stuff I’ve been telling him FOR MONTHS. It’s becoming very hard not to kick him in his special place (and pretty much only because I want to have children).
Also, for my last 5-10 pounds before the wedding, I’m thinking of tackling this challenge:
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Looks to me like it’s a relatively safe and healthy way to lose the extra pounds in a short time frame. But! I’m no expert – what’s y’alls take on it? Does it look dangerous? Safe? Like it would work? Does anyone want to do it with me? Because y'all KNOW that I still need my support team! As always, I’m putting it out there and asking Team Tulle for your support. Bug me on Twitter, Facebook, check out my Fitness board on Pinterest, and be my friend on My Fitness Pal (I’m akbuilt – invite me to be your friend and I’ll add you to my group!). And please, please keep those practical fitness tips and nutritional suggestions coming – they are REALLY helpful to me.
Ashley {BlushLoveWed} says
You are awesome!! I think if Hot Patrick motivates you, you should stick with him. And I don’t know about The Boy, but my honey drives me crazy because I have to work 100 times harder than him to lose weight and he just decides one day he wants to get in shape, two weeks later he is down 10 pounds!!!
Keep up the good work!! You are real life motivation for us all!! 🙂
Rogue Bride says
Cris – if you do that crazy diet, I’ll do it with you. I need to lose another five soon, at least! Let me know and we’ll set a date. I don’t know about Banana day though, lol, that’s gonna be tough to swallow.
Karina says
I’m intrigued by that diet as well. I would totally do it with you also. We could have a crazy diet support group… 🙂
Robyn Peirce says
This diet is interesting and I was thinking about doing a cleanse next week but is there a vegetarian version? Sorry to hear of the loss of Hot Patrick. Personally I use at home videos to work out and haven’t explored the personal trainer avenue. I think that if you know you don’t like the trainers in your gym then it isn’t worth your time working with them. Do stuff at home and then go see HP when you can.
KissMyTulle says
Ashley – I will be SUPER PISSED if The Boy loses all his extra weight in the next month.
I know. Totally supportive.
Pffft.
KissMyTulle says
Jen,
I was also concerned the healthiness of it so I’ve actually been doing a “soft version” of it this past week. I’ve been trying to do the fruits only and veggies only days – it’s worked suprisingly well. Not starving. Totally full. Not shaky.
What concerns me most are the banana/milk days and the turkey/tomato days. Don’t think I can make it on those calories.
Also, I’m not working out hard the week I do this plan – too few calories versus too much caloric burn = sad, shaky Cris. I’ll totally pull the cardio back and use lighter weights.
And the gas… well, I have my own office at work and a man at how who is owned some.
Win/win?
KissMyTulle says
Karina – Rogue Bride,
How does the 10th through the 16th sound? That is the best week for me.
KissMyTulle says
Oh crap. Looked at the wrong month! How does the 7th through the 14th sound?
KissMyTulle says
Robyn,
Don’t know about a veg version. Click through the link underneath the image and see if that site has a version. Keep me posted!
Elizabeth Fairchild says
I’d follow Hot Patrick, he sounds like he’s a good fit for motivating you, and that’s hard to find in a personal trainer or any other type of training. I think it’s worth the drive if you’ve found someone you click with. As for that diet, I think I’d die on a day of fruits alone, but mixing it up with veggies would be more healthy, and probably cause similar results. 🙂 Luv ya!
Karina says
Cris–those dates work for me!! (yes, the second set…) 🙂
Nora says
Definitely trying this next week. It’s my birthday on Thursday so I won’t suffer but I really need a jump start. I was doing well but I’m plateauing again with bad food choices.
I saw that you can swap tofu or fish for the “fowl” days which is what I’ll do. I’m more concerned about being tempted by other food…