I’ve decided it’s time to put up, or shut up. When I started this blog in 2008, I weighed 168 pounds and thought by showing what I ate and how I worked out, it would give me the accountability I needed to get my ass in shape.
Well, here we are, nearly 3 1/2 years later, and I weigh 164 pounds.
I’ve lost and gained the same 5 pounds for years but now I really want to get moving. It’s time to start walking the walk!
So what is Operation Bad Ass? Really, it’s a 30 day challenge for myself. I figure that I can follow any plan for 30 days!
Here are my “before” pics. I love that the strap is twisted on one side and I am wearing my glasses, and have no make up on. But really, why should I try to be something I am not. Like classy! And I am sure everyone wanted to see my stretch marks on my tummy.
I know there is an athlete’s body underneath there – I just have to kick ass and let her out!
So I made a motivation poster. Basically it looks like a second grader made it, but I am a sticker whore. I like to reward myself with stickers! My plan is to write in what I did each day in the calendar boxes.
My goals are to the side:
- 1500 – 1600 calories a day
- 25-30% of calories from fat
- Less than 125 carbs per day
- 90 minutes of exercise, includes 4 days of strength
- Wednesday is my rest day
- In bed between 10:30 and 10:45
- Limit wine to six glasses a week
- Eight servings of fruits and veggies a day
- One Cheat Meal per week
My plan is to just make each day the best that I can. I have no excuses. I don’t have little kids to take care of. I have time to hit up the gym before work. The only thing I’ll probably have to change is I normally do my blog posts in the morning before work, I’ll just have to write them the night before.
I am using Windows Live Writer and am loving it. I used it a long time ago on our old computer, but it made our computer really slow. I reinstalled it on the computer we got last summer (a used one I bought from a co-worker) and hopefully it will make my blog post time quicker.
So I promise to write about the awesome bread I made yesterday, but that will wait until tomorrow’s post. I plan on doing the recap of BSI – Pasta, and will announce next weeks ingredient which will be . . . flour!
Here is a sneak peak:
Anyone else want to be a bad ass with me? Just leave me your goal for April in the comments section so I can be your cheerleader!
This is great. You are so inspiring. I just took my “before” photos this weekend, and it is a real wake up call. I just stated to jog using the couch potato to 5 k app, and it really kicked my butt. I am not a runner or a jogger and every muscle hurts! My mental game is weak and so is my physical game. I have yet to go back to jogging/exercising and demolished a whole jar of crunchy biscoff spread. So, I think it is time for me to join OBA!! Keep up the good work.
I’m in the same boat. I’ve been losing and re-gaining the same 5 pounds for the last couple years. I’ll be Bad Ass with you. Love the Chart!
I absolutely love you! You crack me up! I have the same body shape, etc. – stretch marks & all – the things we do for our babies! 😀
Go Biz! You can do it! Love your goals and plan. The pictures are great, such great motivation you give us all.
I love the sound of this Biz !!! You’re so inspiring. ;0) I totally want to join in. I recommitted myself to (what I’m now calling my own version of) Operation Bad Ass as of last weekend. ….and then you posted this. Let’s do it together sister !
Sounds like a great plan Biz!! I need to cut out all my cheat meals! 😉
Funny that I thought about the same you did and my plan to lose the final weight is almost the same as yours.
So I say, let’s do it Biz, we can do it!
Good luck with your operation bad ass…
Love the reward sticker idea…Though I have denied myself one of my favourite things.I will allow myself that thing when I reach my target of 3″ off my thighs…
The thought of that reward is keeping me motivated…
I look forward to seeing your after photo’s in 30 days time
Karen x
Just do it. I know you can.
Best of luck to you, Biz! Or should I say, kick some ass!
You go, girl! We’ll be cheering you all the way! (Love your honesty and willingness to share your before pics–it’s nice to see a real woman that hasn’t been photoshopped to perfection!)
That’s exactly what I did for March! Dug my heels in and just did it! Was I perfect heck no, but I did a lot better than I have for a while.
Sweet post!! I made my April Action plan today as well!!! I need to step it up with strength training, my goal is 3x a week, and change up the cardio for the month!! We got this!!!
Hi Biz! Personally, I would say to take on weight lifting very seriously. You don’t really look very big in size. I think you’re mostly looking for the muscle/fat ratio to change, right? Heavy weight lifting can do that.
🙂 Marion
I love your chart! The only thing I disagree with it the one cheat meal per week. Bad-asses don’t cheat!! One month, no cheating!! 🙂
I’ve done so much worse than you, I’ve GAINED weight and am in a horrible slump so I will try to be as basass as you. (if that would even be humanly possible!) 🙂
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You can DO this! I love your chart. I have some goals for April and will join you. I want to lose 7 more pounds and. and the exercise side I want to rawk (walk/run) 90 minutes at least 3 days a week and bike 10 or mile miles at least 2 times a week. WE can DO this!
I love this!! And great name! How can you not be excited for an “operation bad ass!!’
I will definitely be joining in. I need to get on board. I have been struggling here and there for quite some time.
You rock Biz! I’m kicking the crap out of the 160s this month myself. Buh bye! I really love your chart and your bad ass attitude. I think we can only keep trying. I hope you had a great weekend. I’m cheering for you girl!!!
i’m with you biz!! not sure what my goals are – maybe yoga 5x a week! and no snacking after dinner 😉
Great challenge! Love the calendar! I love stickers, too! 🙂
Have a fabulous week!