Monthly Measurements

My Measurements:
Waist: 31.25 ... overall decrease of 8.75 inches (could be better from last month!)
Hips: 40.5 ... overall decrease of 6.75
Thigh: 21.25 ... overall decrease of 7.25 inches
Calf: 15.25 ... overall decrease of 2 inches (You can get calf reductions, right?)
Upper Arm: 12.75 ... overall decrease of 2.25 inches

I wish there was more loss in my waist - I was really hoping to say I've lost ten inches in my waist, but that's ok. There was a lot of loss in my hips; Not ten inches, but 2.5 inches in the past month. Score! Looks like my squats are working! The same for my arm curls. The numbers may not show a big loss, but the definition in my arms sure does.

And this is why I measure ... because my weight today showed a pound gained back (166), but my measurements showed progress for the past month. Normally, I would be bummed by the weight gain, but thanks to my progress in inches, it's not so bad.

Plus, I weighed myself mid-week, after I returned from Texas and it wasn't pretty at all. I gained 4 pounds while back home! I didn't like seeing 169 on the scale so I've been watching every single calorie and walking or moving whenever possible since Sunday. I was honestly relieved to see the scale say 166 this morning.

I'm hoping for 2 pounds next week to get me back on track. Actually, I'm hoping for two pounds a week for a few weeks - to get me officially on track. I have 15 weeks to lose 21 pounds. That means I need to be very vigilant over the next four months, no more diet vacations (luckily, there are no trips to Texas in the plans), and get back into the gym.

Speaking of the gym, I received a coupon in my ValPak that Gold's Gym is offering women a free membership for a month. I might just partake - for the month, in order to have a gym close to home. The offer expires at the end of May. If you're interested, I think it's a national promotion. Call your local Gold's and see!

Past Measurements:

Last Month:
Waist: 31.5 inches
Hips: 42.5 inches
Thigh: 22 inches
Calf: 15.5 inches
Upper Arm: 13 inches

Starting Points:
Weight: 195 lbs
Waist: 40 inches
Hips: 47.25 inches
Thigh: 28.5 inches
Upper Arm: 15.5 inches
Calf: 17.25 inches