30 Day Challenge - Check In
Stats for Saturday 10-25-2008!
Starting weight: 223.4 pounds
Height: 5'7"
Age: still 51
Current weight: 221.2 pounds.
Weight lost since start of challenge: 2.2 pounds!
Inches lost since start of challenge: 5.367 inches!
Don't you just LOVE the steep plunge in pounds since my Cheat To Lose re-feed day last Monday?!!! I admit, Tuesday's weigh-in was alarming, but it's all good now! My graph looks like the Alps!
The previous measurements were taken October 2nd, 2008.
Don't be fussed by the 3 digits after the decimal... I take three sets of measurements and average them to hopefully offset the fact that it is hard to get the tape measure not to slip about on my fat rolls.
| Body Part | Current Averaged Measure |
Previous | Difference |
| Neck | 13.833 inches | 14.208 | -00.375 |
| Shoulder | 44.500 inches | 45.500 | -01.000 |
| Chest | 46.083 inches | 46.083 | 00.000 |
| Bicep | 14.125 inches | 14.292 | -00.167 |
| Waist | 42.125 inches | 43.558 | -01.433 |
| Navel | 53.833 inches | 54.167 | -00.334 |
| Hips | 52.292 inches | 53.642 | -01.350 |
| Thigh | 23.125 inches | 23.458 | -00.333 |
| Calf | 15.125 inches | 15.500 | -00.375 |
| Wrist | 06.375 inches | 06.375 | 00.000 |
| TOTALS | 311.416 |
316.783 | -05.367 |
Now for the pictures! I am linking the picture to a larger version.
I nearly had a panic attack after the first time I posted pictures... but that doesn't seem to be happening this time. Yet. It sure isn't fun doing them, sigh! Maybe one of these days that will change.
OK, that's it for my check in! I did do a meal plan today, and I've been following it, in spite of major temptation at the grocery store this afternoon. But nothing I wanted (Can we say Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?) was on my meal plan so I did not cave. I can't say my body is fond of this much of a calorie deficit, I've been hungry today, but wow, 2.2 pounds gone and some 5 inches! That's GOOD progress for me! So hopefully I can keep it up until the end of the challenge!
And while I don't feel up to posting the actual size of my panties publicly... my underwear is feeling baggy lately. I got an older pair in one size down out of my drawer this morning and they fit!
Nice job!! That is a great loss for the week! I don't think my body likes this much of a deficit either. I too was REALLY hungry today!
Joy's last blog post..ONE BIG MEAL - DAY #6
Hi Joy!
Yeah, I was RAVENOUS... and I felt kind of crappy today. Headache, not really good energy, just down. I had to keep thinking about the nice losses in the grocery store, I actually did pick up a candy right at the checkout to add to my pile o' healthy fare... THEN I PUT IT BACK!
Holy Cow! 5 inches lost. What a great job!
Your legs look so pretty. Once you reach your goal, skinny jeans are perfect for you.
Warasa's last blog post..Big Meal Challenge - Week 1 Check-in
Thanks Warasa!
I have never worn skinny jeans in my entire life! I hope I can some day!
On the inches, I have a tough time measuring shoulders, chest, navel and hips... so I won't swear all those inches lost are really gone. But I've been pretty consistent with measurements elsewhere, where there is less "goo", so something is happening!
Cynthia, great job on the loss! Be careful with the leg and take it easy. Focusing on the kitchen will help this week, too, I'm sure!
Fantastic job this week Cynthia! I hope your leg is feeling better soon... that's a bummer! Good job resisting temptation at the grocery store.. that will be my challenge for today LOL!
Great job Cynthia!
It is a great feeling when clothes are getting baggy
Don't worry with one day leaps in weight - they might be caused by keeping more water in you body after a salty meal. The general trend is important and you are going in the right direction
Matt's last blog post..30 day challenge - update after week one
It was such a hectic day... normally I'd never go to the store hungry, but this calorie deficit is getting to me. I wake up and WANT my breakfast!
I tried the Pumpkin Protein Pancakes posted at:
http://forums.jpfitness.com/fat-loss-troubleshoot/35120-leighs-30-day-challenge-official-challenge-thread-6.html#post634829
Really tasty! After I tried them, I measured out the ingredients so I can have another batch later today.
Hi Matt!
Yeah, I don't stress to much over leaps in weight. It is almost always a water issue. Unless I am hiding my head in the sand and letting weight just creep up... but usually I am NOT weighing myself when that happens. The daily date with the scale helps me stop those trends before they get too out of hand.
Wow, all of those charts and graphs are so cool
Congratulations on the loses and keep up the good work!
Hi Hazel,
I admit it... I like fun web stuff. Though my measurements chart is simply a basic table. I just copy/paste the format then edit as needed.
I just hope I can keep the losses going this time!