Saturday, July 4, 2009

36-26-36, I am not

I was going to take my measurements last night, but chickened out got lazy the kids needed me. Even though I was fearful that it might be an awful way to start the weekend, I did it this morning.

- mid thigh (about where my fingers hit when my arms are to my sides): 21" -> 20.5" down half an inch
- upper thigh: 25" -> 24.5" down half an inch
- hips (widest part): 41.5" -> 40.5" down an inch
- waist (at bellybutton): 35" -> 34" down an inch
- ribs (right under bra): 31" -> 31" no change
- bicep: didn't measure last time -> 12"
- bust: as a nursing mother, there's no point measuring this

After approximately three weeks and 13 or 14 Shred sessions (I lost track), there's not much change. I actually thought there'd be a more significant loss of inches -especially in my hips- since I've noticed my clothes fitting better. I've even been able to button up one pair of pants that, ever since Andrew's birth, I'd been using a safety pin to hold closed.

The scale says that I'm down about 6.5 lbs... from 145lbs to 138.5lbs. My goal is either 125lbs or the ability to fit into the closet of clothes I already own, whichever comes first. Seeing as I'm only around 5' 4" (ahem, standing up super straight), I think that 125lbs is a realistic goal for me, although frankly I'm much more interested in how my clothes than what the scale says.

Total inches lost = 3", weight lost = 6.5lbs

11 comments:

  1. Congratulations! 2 pounds a week is a great accomplishment! Keep it up! I agree....it isn't so much the scale as how you feel, your energy level, your health and how your clothes fit. Great job!! Love, Mora/Mom/Nana

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  2. An inch in any area is a huge thing! I've been doing weight training for years and believe me you are doing great!! Plus, don't you just feel better? Keep it up!

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  3. I think your numbers are quite impressive! Losing lbs a week might be a bit too aggressive -- unless you are taking a bit off for me (I haven't seen any change here, yet)-- but I guess it is okay at first. Keep up the good work!!
    Miss Ellie

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  4. Congrats!! those numbers are fantastic, you should be proud. :)

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  5. That is awesome! This last week I got no change and was still working my butt off. Sigh.

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  6. Amy that sounds awesome! Great job! I wish I had your perserverence! Can I borrow the video when you're done with it? :) By the way, come out to see us again and I promise we'll do a winery a day.
    -Sara

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  7. Hey, you've earned the right to move the scale you set up in the side bar for weight! It's moved!
    -Sara

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  8. Wow! Good for you Amy! If I was 138, I'd be celebrating BIG TIME I tell you!

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  9. Yay!!! Good for you!! Can`t wait to see those wedding pics!

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  10. Girl, that is fantastic! A half inch here and there makes a huge difference in how your clothes fit, you have done really well!

    congrats! And I am about the same height as you and I agree 125 is a good weight...

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  11. Hey, cool blog and great job on it. If only it were easy and fast, huh? I think you are doing awesome. It may help to imagine sharks while doing the shred. Then you'll really get moving!

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