Thanksgiving started a little early for me. I relaxed way too much and didn’t accomplish what I wanted to. I worked out an embarrassing 3 days this week. Ugh. In the midst of meal planning, working, and other life related activities, admittedly, my focus shifted.
However, I am happy to report that I have lost a little over 10 pounds, 4 jean sizes, and gained muscle. I don’t know exactly how many inches I lost from various body parts, because I took down my measurements recently (didn’t think of doing it before), so I’m not ready to compare yet. I can officially perform a full push up and I even beat Zuzana in her jump rope challenge early this week. I have a feeling that this is actually the reason I put the fitness on a back burner this week, which I realize is counter productive. With that said, I am happy about my progress. I gained stamina, strength, and endurance. I can really see the difference when walking around in San Francisco and performing household tasks. I don’t get out of breath like I used to, and my back doesn’t get sore when washing dishes anymore.
For Thanksgiving, like last year, I am cooking for us and some friends. My menu consists of a Roast Turkey (the picture is my roast turkey from last year) with Fresh Cranberry Sauce, Roasted Root Vegetables, Whole Wheat Mac and Cheese, Stuffed Mushrooms, and Roasted Herb Potatoes. I’m also having a potluck lunch at work (I made a Brown Rice Pesto Pasta), so needless to say, this isn’t going to be a week of modest eating. I am determined to resume my workouts, though, and finally begin to work out with Zuzana.
What are you making for Thanksgiving?
Y.
Hey! I’ve never posted a comment here before but I do read sometimes. I loved reading about the program you followed from bodyrock.tv. Are you doing a similar thing right now?
Hi Lily,
Thanks so much for your comment! What a great reminder of what I should be doing. I have definitely fallen off the wagon a bit. Holiday food is EVERYWHERE still! I follow Zuzana’s daily workouts (I pick and choose which one, since she has so many), but not as diligently as before. No excuses though!
I’ll post an update soon and plan on getting my ass back on a set schedule for workouts. I’m a little embarrassed for my sudden fall, but I’m coming back! =D
Y.
Okay, great! Looking forward to that!
You shouldn’t feel embarrassed for falling off the wagon. At least you were ON the wagon, lol. 
Zuzana writes she’s probably not gonna be so strict during the holiday herself, below her latest daily workout.
I’ve been wanting to follow Zuzana’s stuff, but I won’t get off my ass, I’m just watching all of her videos time and time again. I have done some, but I’m like… ‘I’ll exercise when I want to’, I do it about twice a week (not always zuzana’s program).
Also, some of the exercises are kind of weird. I do them at the gym, because my house is to small to even do those exercises and I probably won’t motivate myself as much as I need to.
Anyway, at the gym, most people just use the machines or the schedules they got from trainers there, and here I am doing these exercises such as ‘dancing crab’! I feel weird doing them sometimes, especially because I couldn’t get anyone to join me. Anyway, I still love watching the videos and actually doing them sometimes, and I’m really looking forward to you blogging again! Happy holidays!
X Lily
Okay, great! Looking forward to that!
You shouldn’t feel embarrassed for falling off the wagon. At least you were ON the wagon, lol. 
Zuzana writes she’s probably not gonna be so strict during the holiday herself, below her latest daily workout.
I’ve been wanting to follow Zuzana’s stuff, but I won’t get off my ass, I’m just watching all of her videos time and time again. I have done some, but I’m like… ‘I’ll exercise when I want to’, I do it about twice a week (not always zuzana’s program).
Also, some of the exercises are kind of weird. I do them at the gym, because my house is to small to even do those exercises and I probably won’t motivate myself as much as I need to.
Anyway, at the gym, most people just use the machines or the schedules they got from trainers there, and here I am doing these exercises such as ‘dancing crab’! I feel weird doing them sometimes, especially because I couldn’t get anyone to join me. Anyway, I still love watching the videos and actually doing them sometimes, and I’m really looking forward to you blogging again! Happy holidays!
X Lily
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