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Well so much for April being my first month without a gain. What a way to start the month huh? Luckily +.2 lbs is a manageable gain, but still frustrating. I think the most frustrating thing is that I am not at a "good" weight for my height so why is my body being so obstinate about giving up the weight. I mean I am eating right and exercising so why can't I lose?
I am a bit disheartened at how slow my progress has been, when I see people who weigh considerably less then me losing much more in a shorter period of time. I thought that losing 2 lbs a week would be a decent goal, but it seems that is just too hasty for my body. It hurts to see the reality of your goals, when you say "150 by April" and watch that goal slowly slip out of reach week by week.
As per usual here is my end of the month/ beginning of the month wrap up to remind myself of how far I have come and to motivate myself to keep on trucking.
And my overall journey from the beginning of this blog:
I am a bit disheartened at how slow my progress has been, when I see people who weigh considerably less then me losing much more in a shorter period of time. I thought that losing 2 lbs a week would be a decent goal, but it seems that is just too hasty for my body. It hurts to see the reality of your goals, when you say "150 by April" and watch that goal slowly slip out of reach week by week.
As per usual here is my end of the month/ beginning of the month wrap up to remind myself of how far I have come and to motivate myself to keep on trucking.
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February 28 2011 | April 4 2011 | ||
| Weight: | 160.4 lbs | 157.0 lbs | (-3.4) |
| Body Fat: | 32 % | 31% | (-1) |
| Bust: | 37.75" | 36" | (-1.75) |
| Waist: | 30" | 29.25" | (-.75) |
| Hips: | 40.5" | 39.5" | (-1) |
| Bicep: | 11.75" | 11.75" | (0) |
| Thigh: | 23.75" | 22.75" | (-1) |
| Calf: | 15" | 15" | (0) |
And my overall journey from the beginning of this blog:
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January 1 2011 | April 4 2011 | ||
| Weight: | 171.6 lbs | 157.0 lbs | (-14.6) |
| Body Fat: | 36 % | 31% | (-5) |
| Bust: | 38.5" | 36" | (-2.5) |
| Waist: | 32" | 29.25" | (-2.75) |
| Hips: | 43" | 39.5" | (-3.5) |
| Bicep: | 12.75" | 11.75" | (-1) |
| Thigh: | 24" | 22.75" | (-1.25) |
| Calf: | 15.5" | 15" | (-.5) |
3.4lbs for March sucks! I did 7 in February. Hopefully this means April will be another big month for me. *fingers crossed*
Perhaps it is time I re-evaluate my goals. Shooting for an arbitrary number by an arbitrary date just seems to do more harm for me then good. I'd like to be proud of my progress each week no matter how small, so instead of shooting for a number for April, I want to get through the rest of April and May with no gains. I think that is a better goal for me right now.
But look at that 14.6lbs lost since January! Rounding up to 15lbs and thats 5 lbs a month average for me. Thats not too shabby, I definitely notice the change in my body and particularly in the way my clothing fit. Like my Christmas clothing no longer fit me, I guess this means a new wardrobe for the summer!
The silver lining in all of this is no matter how slow I lose, the point is I am still losing. And that I will eventually get to where I want to and need to be by sticking with my plan and not giving up or letting small slip ups ruin a good week.
Heres to an Awesome April worth of weight loss!
I can really see a difference in your pictures. You have done fantastically well since January and the key point you made is that you are still losing.
ReplyDeleteApart from the obvious visual loss, do you feel more mentally fitter or notice any improvements when you take part in physical activity? i.e. feel like you can work out for longer
Tim, I most certainly have. I play soccer a lot and notice I can play longer and harder without a sub, and that I am a faster sprinter then I used to be.
ReplyDeleteSo I have definitely seen improvements other then visually.
Wow... Wow... Wow... You are a total weight loss guru to me!! Look how fab you look and are!! Amazing!! April will be a great month for you!! I can feeeeeel it! ;)
ReplyDeleteYou are looking AMAZING! Don't let the first weigh-in in April get you down. You'll reclaim your losses! I KNOW IT!
ReplyDeleteGo, baby! Go!
WOW ! The photos really show how much progress you have made !!! You look damn good!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Look at your photos, comparing January to April. You've done amazing with your weight loss. It's not about the number on the scale. Looks at those inches dropped! You're doing great!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! There's definitely a nice change there! Good luck with April, don't let the first weigh-in get you down. There's a lot more of this month still to go!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, I love football (soccer) so much. Do you play for a team or just with friends?
ReplyDeleteHehe "football" I play for 3 seprate co-ed teams. So it is an organized sport, much more fun then running on the treadmill!
ReplyDeleteI can totally see a difference! Way to go!
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