Friday's Progress Report (Week 4)

Four weeks down and I am feeling great!  Even though this has been a doozy of a week (see my last post)...I'm still feeling really good.  I've also added two new goals at the bottom. 

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

Height: 5'4.5

Weight: 167.2 (Started at: 179.8, Last week: 170.0)

• Loss this week =  2.8 pounds
• Total loss = 12.6 pounds

Bust: 39" (Started at: 43", Last week: 40")

• Loss this week =  1"
• Total loss = 4" (I have been asked if I'm worried about losing my chest.  No, I'm not.  There's plenty to spare, and frankly it was causing me back and neck pain. I wear a 38DD (my bras still fit)...I don't mind losing some.  I was considering reduction surgery anyway, after I was sure I wouldn't need to breastfeed anymore. 

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

• Loss this week =  0"
• Total loss = 1" (This is not moving too fast, but I'm hoping it just because I'm building up muscle working out!  :) )

Waist: 36.5" (Started at: 42", Last week: 36.5")

• Loss this week =  0" (I have a feeling there would have been some loss here if it wasn't 'that' time of the month - I'm a tiny bit bloated yesterday and today - I can feel it.) 
• Total loss = 5.5" (I'm still thrilled with the results here - even if I lost nothing this week.) 

Hips: 40" (Started at: 42.5", Last week: 41")

• Loss this week = 1"
• Total loss = 2.5"

Thighs: 22.5" (Started at: 25", Last week: 23.5")

• Loss this week = 1"
• Total loss = 2.5"

BMI: 28.2 (Started at 30.4, Last week: 28.7)

• Loss this week = .7 points
• Total loss = 2.2 points

How am I progressing at my goals?

1. Goal weight is 135. I have lost 12.6 of the 44.8 pounds I need to lose.  28% done!  :)

2. Have a BMI below 25.  Lost 2.2 of the 5.4 points I need to lose.  40% done!

3. Have a body fat percentage below 24%.  I started at an estimated 42% and am now down to 35%.  Lost 7% of 18% I need to lose.  39% done!

4. To be physically fit.   Keeping up the P90 as well as adding more walks and play time with the kids!

5. To feel comfortable in my clothes.  This is such a great improvement.  :)

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 - I'm loving that!

8. Spiritual Discipline:  I have been working on making sure

9. Be content in all circumstances.  This has become an apparent issue for me lately.  So I have been working on choosing to trust God and choosing to keep a positive mental attitude.  Successful some days...not-so-successful other days! 

10. Get 7-8 hours of sleep per night, preferrably consecutive hours.   I've been sleep deprived for the better part of 4 years now...so it is a goal of mine to start trying to get enough sleep.  The "consecutive sleep" goal is largely dependent on my kids, but they're doing a pretty good job sleeping through the night now.  So, now the onus is on me to get to bed at a decent hour. 

I am so grateful and blessed to be on this journey!  Loving it!  Thank you for sharing it with me!