Friday, May 17, 2013

Friday's Progress Report (Week 1)

Every Friday I will take my measurements and report in.

Here are today's AWESOME results!

Height: 5'4.5" (obviously not going to change)
Weight: 174.4 (previously 179.8) for a loss of 5.4 pounds. 
Bust: 42" (previously 43") for a loss of 1"
Upper Arm: 12.7" (previously 13.5") for a loss of 0.8"
Waist: 39" (previously 42") for a loss of 3 AMAZING inches!
Hips: 42" (previously 42.5") for a loss of 0.5"
Thighs: 24.2" (previously 25") for a loss of 0.8"
BMI: 29.5 (previously 30.4) for a loss of 0.9 points

How am I progressing at my goals?

1. Goal weight is 135. I have lost 5.4 of the 44.8 pounds I need to lose.  12% done!  :)

2. Have a BMI below 25.  Lost 0.9 of the 5.4 points I need to lose.  16.6% done!

3. Have a body fat percentage below 24%.  Previously estimated at about 42%, is now down to about 39%.  Lost 3% of 18% I need to lose.  16.6% done!

4. To be physically fit.   I am just starting to feel energetic and good again.  I hope this means I will be able to find the energy to get on a regular exercise plan again.  That said, over the past week I have increased my average daily "steps" by over 1000 steps per day, just by walking more.  (I have a FitBit to help keep track of my daily movements.) 

5. To feel comfortable in my clothes.  This has been the most amazing transformation for one week!  I am more than happy and surprised about this.  I have lost 3 (not a typo) inches from my waist in one week!  My jeans fit!  I'm not sure whether to attribute this to weight loss or less bloating/swelling/inflammation caused by gluten and Candida yeast.  Probably some combination of the three. 

6. To look decent in a swimsuit and lingerie. Okay...not there yet, but on my way and smiling about that!

7. To have enough energy/stamina to play actively, for a prolonged amount of time, with my kids.  My energy is returning!  Today, I feel better than I have in months!  I feel so good, it's hard to describe how much better I feel. 

I am so grateful and blessed to be on this journey!  Loving it! 

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