Friday's Progress Report (Week 2)

Another week has already gone by.  It's not as stellar as Week 1, but I am still pleased with the results and I feel so much better, that the numbers aren't quite as important.

So, after two weeks, here is where I stand:

Height: 5'4.5

Weight: 171.8 (Started at: 179.8, Last week: 174.4)

• Loss this week =  2.6 pounds
• Total loss = 8 pounds

Bust: 41.5" (Started at: 43", Last week: 42")

• Loss this week =  0.5"
• Total loss = 1.5" (Maybe I won't need reduction surgery after all!)  

Upper Arm: 12.7" (Started at: 13.5", Last week: 12.5")

• Loss this week =  0.2"
• Total loss = 1" (No teacher's arm for me!)

Waist: 38.5" (Started at: 42", Last week: 39")

• Loss this week =  0.5"
• Total loss = 3.5" (This is the best part - I feel like I have so many pairs of pants now!)

Hips: 42" (Started at: 42.5", Last week: 42")

• Loss this week =  0
• Total loss = 0.5"

Thighs: 24" (Started at: 25", Last week: 24.2")

• Loss this week = 0.2"
• Total loss =1"

BMI: 29 (Started at 30.4, Last week: 29.5)

• Loss this week = .5 points
• Total loss = 1.4 points

How am I progressing at my goals?

1. Goal weight is 135. I have lost 8 of the 44.8 pounds I need to lose.  17.8% done!  :)

2. Have a BMI below 25.  Lost 1.4 of the 5.4 points I need to lose.  26% done!

3. Have a body fat percentage below 24%.  I started at an estimated 42% and am now down to 38%.  Lost 4% of 18% I need to lose.  22% done!

4. To be physically fit.   I feel absolutely great!  I know that the yeast/Candida cleanse and the lack of gluten has really been affecting me in a positive way.  Between that and the weight/fat loss, I literally feel better than I have in YEARS!  My brain fog and fatigue have lifted and I am moving around a lot more now (my FitBit has shown me that much).  I plan on starting a regular exercise program over the long weekend (while I have a little time to adjust). 

5. To feel comfortable in my clothes.  I thought this was the best part...but I have to say having energy and feeling good is better.  I didn't know how bad I really felt. But having nicer clothes to wear really has improved my mood and self-image. 

6. To look decent in a swimsuit and lingerie. Okay...still 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.  This has improved tremendously.  :) 

8. Spiritual Discipline:  I just added this to my docket yesterday.  I plan on getting a routine started for this over the long weekend as well.  I'm going to write myself up a new schedule for my daily activities so that I have no excuses for "running out of time". 

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