Post-camping and one Choco Taco later, the scale said I'd gained 3 pounds! My notion that eating BIG Cheez-Its, grilled sausage and Donettes would help me maintain my weight, let alone put me closer to 50-pounds of weight loss, was false. I'm sure the scale number would've been higher had it not been for the exhausting hike to and from the campsite to the beach. Walking uphill in hot sand while carrying beach gear is no joke. The first 10 minutes walking were lovely. We walked through woodsy areas with beautiful lighting. Then we arrived at the sandy hills and it was terrible. I felt like I was walking to the Promised Land.
While on the beach at the Warren Dunes, I watched toned women prance around in tiny bikinis while I sat feeling like a whale in my snug one-piece. Of course, not everyone who wore a bikini was toned and gazelle like, but most were. As I work toward my weight loss goals, I dream of wearing a bikini and joining them. My dream bikini color: Zebra!
Four days later, I'm finally back to my pre-camping weight, and I have a loooooong ways to go to meet my 50 pound loss. Training for the upcoming half-marathon will help but I'd also like to lose inches by beefing up my muscles. After all, 5 pounds of fat compared to the same amount of muscle looks drastically different. I want to focus on decreasing my body fat percentage in addition to overall weight loss.
Me (blue shirt) - Age 15 - Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp In between flute and piano rehearsals, I remember pigging out on Choco Tacos during camp free time. |
5 pounds of fat vs. 5 pounds of MUSCLE. Huge difference! My plan: In August I will try a 10-day juicing detox. I'll monitor my progress and share the results. For me it'll be a way to jumpstart progress. Feel free to share any tips. As for developing more muscle mass, I'm staying motivated with the above photo. |