I was good, however, and decided not to "drink my calories"... I got water.
Yesterday I came in at 482 calories UNDER budget! Today... I probably wont be so lucky. Weighed myself this morning, still 218 pounds. But since it is Saturday it is technically a "cheat day" so I am taking it all in stride!
But into the real reason for this post, I wanted to talk about the amazing Apps that I will be trying during this time. All of the apps listed are free, and I have them on my iPod. I have not investigated whether they are available on Android as well, so you will have to do some digging about that! I am not endorsed by them, nor am I telling you that you need to use them. I am just telling the public about their functionality and whether they might help ME.
- Workout Trainer by Skimble: There is a free app and a paid "Premium" app. I am using the free one at the moment. On the App Store it is described as being the top fitness app. It is a system of fast an easy workouts that can be downloaded and watched from your iPod, iPhone or iPad. There are 3 different skill levels and you need to sing up for an account. You can also add workouts to your calendar and have it remind you to work it out! It seems like something I could possibly get myself into doing, they seemed like I wouldn't be yelling and crying the whole time that I have done with other work outs (I'm lookin' at you Chalene Johnson, TurboFire makes me cry). They seem reasonable. Looking forward to trying it.
- Nexercise by Nexercise: This is like a game... from what I played around with last night. You track your workouts (they even have the Beach Body systems in there like Zumba, TurboFire, and P90X) and you gain "XP Points". These XP Points help you to level up to different fitness levels and titles and gives you badges and awards for working out! LoseIt! will give you awards too, but this seems a little more constant. It makes working out a game, and they are SERIOUS about being truthful. If they find out that you logged an exercise that you didn't do... you have a chance of being banned from Nexercise.. FOR LIFE!! Not sure how exactly they know, but whatever. Another cool part about this is that when you choose an exercise that you are doing, it asks if you want to "Track Your Motion" meaning you put your iPod/iPhone in your pocket or arm strap and it tracks your movements to calculate your XP and Calories burned! Nifty!
- Jillian Michaels Weight Loss Plan by Jillian Michaels: I downloaded this because I was curious. To be completely honest, Jillian Michaels scares the ever loving crap out of me! But I am going to give it a try. There are work outs and meal plans, as well as a calorie log. I will try out her workouts, mainly because I'm afraid that if I downloaded her app and didn't try her workouts she may show up at my house and yell at me, and I am just not willing to take that chance.
- LoseIt! by Fit Now: Great app, that helps and works... ya know.. when you use it. I am putting all of my confidence in this app, and letting it guide me through this process. 1,517 calories, that is the magic number! According to my magic app, it says I will be at my goal weight by August 31st... Hmmm... Challenge ACCEPTED!
Well now I have finished my bagel and cream cheese... it was heavenly and a great ending to my careless habits. Time to kick my ass into gear and get ready for what lies ahead! 8 months to lose 68 pounds. I can do this... right?
Here's my question for today:
What weight loss/fitness apps do you use?
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