Measurements: Month Seven

So here we go, another month has passed and it's time for my measurements and pictures!  As I go each week, changes are less noticeable as there just isn't as much to lose. Overall I'm pleased with how training is going. I feel stronger, and I'm looking good.  I purchased my first fitted shirts this week at Express, and also fit into their slim fit pants and jeans!  Good feelings for sure.


Here's the results for the month (total change listed):


Weight:  222 (lost 59 pounds)
Neck: 17.5" (lost 2")
Right arm: 13.5" (lost 2")
Left arm: 13.5" (lost 2")
Chest:  46" (lost 5")
Waist:  42.75" (lost 8.75")
Hips:  42" (lost 5")
Right thigh:  24.25" (lost 4.75")
Left thigh:  24.25" (lost 4.25")


Here are my pics for this month:

And here's this month's random pose picture:

So there you have it.  Off to another month of training!  Just a few days and I'll be competing in the Red White and Boom Half Marathon on July 4!  

Measurements: Month Six

Wow, how time flies when you're having fun!  Hard to believe it's been six months already!  Training is coming along well, and I have my first run this next weekend... the Bellin Run 10k.  Hard to believe that was my original goal when I started, and I thought it would be near impossible to finish it. I'm scheduled to run the Red White and Boom half marathon one month from tomorrow, then of course the Dublin Marathon in October!  Busy months and weeks lie ahead!


Here's the measurements for month 6 - midway through my journey:


Weight: 227 (lost 54 lbs lost 6.5 lbs from last month)
Neck: 18" (lost 1.5" no change from last month)
R and L Arm: 14" (lost 1" and 1.25" no change from last month)
Chest: 46" (lost 3.5" gained .5" from last month)
Waist: 43" (lost 6.5" no change from last month)
Hips: 42" (lost 4.5" no change from last month)
R and L Thigh: 24.75" (lost 3.75" and 3.75" no change from last month)


As you can see, there wasn't much change in my measurements this month. I attribute that to my body adapting to all of this training, and not doing quite as much cardio work as I have in the past. I'm on a set training schedule for the marathon, and I want to stick with that. I do need to find a way to add another day of cross-traininig in there ... like some biking or something.  


Here's my pics:

And now for this month's silly pose picture:

Ok, I'm off to go clean the house now.  I'm having a hard time finding time to keep up with that as I have some sort of training each night of the week. On a refreshing note, I did find time to lay out in the sun yesterday and work on my tan, so I can avoid that farmer tan look on my legs from my socks, and from my shirt too.

Have a good week!

Milestone!

Although this isn't my official weigh-in day, I do step on the scale quite regularly. Today, I hit a milestone.  I'm under 230 pounds! This is significant in many ways, but first, I can't remember a time I was under 230. Second, this puts me at the 50 pound mark for weight loss!  (51.5 actually from where I started).  That feels great!
I feel I still have more to lose, but I'm not sure what my end number will be. I keep reminding myself that the weight was not the primary goal here :)
But it feels good!

Measurements: Month 5

April seemed to be a tough month for me, at least in the weight loss column. I have to keep my head high though, because there are a few big wins I had this month:

• My lab results came back and I'm healthier than ever!
• I ran 8 miles for the first time!
• I started working with a trainer and I'm building more muscle!

As you'll see in a minute, I didn't lose much weight this month... only 3 pounds. But I need to remember that I'm working with a trainer and building muscle now, and I added a 2nd protein shake to my diet each day to help my body recover from my runs and workouts. I'm convinced that that is making a difference. Also, I didn't get quite as much cardio in previous months due to my knee hurting and trying to take it easy.  Anyway, enough excuses. I need to remember that sometimes the results won't show in a picture or on paper, but they show in how I feel, and how my clothes fit.

Here are the numbers:

• Weight:  233.5 (lost 47.5 lbs)
• Chest: 45.5" (lost 5.5")
• R Arm:  14" (lost 1.5") no change from last month
• L Arm:  14" (lost 1.5") no change from last month
• Waist:  43" (lost 8.5")
• Hips:  42" (lost 5") no change from last month
• R Thigh:  25" (lost 4") no change from last month
• L Thigh:  25" (lost 3.5") no change from last month
• Neck:  18" (lost 1.5")

So there you have it.  Some change, not a lot, but any progress is better than none!

Here are the pics!

I also thought it would be fun this month to give me a reminder that although short term progress may not always seem apparent, adding up a little progress each and every time makes a difference in the long run!  Here's my very first pic, and a "fun" pic I did today to be goofy.  Gotta laugh too, right?!

     

Measurements: Month 4

Wow, time is really flying by fast.  I've been vegan for 3 months now, haven't had any soda since Jan 1, and am now working out with a trainer - well, one time so far anyway.  I had a good deal and got 5 additional sessions for $75!  Meeting with him twice this week!


Not much has changed visually from last month in my pics, but I have still lost some weight and inches.  Click here for my starting pics and measurements.
Here we go:


Weight: 236.5 (lost 44.5 pounds)
Chest: 46.5" (lost 4.5")
Right arm:  14" (lost 1.5")
Left arm:  14" (lost 1.5")
Waist:  44" (lost 7.5")
Hips:  42" (lost 5")
Right thigh:  25" (lost 4")
Left thigh:  25" (lost 3.5")
Neck:  18.25" (lost 1.25")


Now for the pics:

Spring is in the air! It's time to get outside and enjoy this weather!  I'm looking forward to what April will bring with my own transformation!

Measurements: Month 3

So it's been 3 months now, and progress is moving right along.  Although I had a lack-luster week because I took off, it's always reassuring to see progress via pictures and measurements that keep me going!
I had lunch with a friend of mine yesterday, and he told me it's time I start to buy some clothes that fit!  Then, when we left, we hugged (as we always do, he's from Columbia) and he said oh my, you have lost weight! So that felt good, and made me smile too!
So now for my measurements... drumroll please:
Click here to review my starting measurements


Weight: 245.5 (lost 35.5 lbs)
Chest: 47" (lost 4")
Right arm: 14" (lost 1.5")
Left arm: 14" (lost 1.5")
Waist: 46" (lost 5.5")
Hips: 42.5" (lost 4.5")
Right thigh: 26" (lost 3")
Left thigh: 26" (lost 2.5")
Neck: 18.5" (lost 1")


And now for the pics... For some strange reason, I couldn't get a frontal pic that was in focus...I even took like 20 of them.  Hmm.

Off to the gym to get a good shoulder work out in, and maybe run a bit. I tried out one of my new pair of shoes last night - the Nike's. Got 2 miles in, my foot started to fall asleep, I think I tied one of them a bit too tight.


Have a great month, I hope you're feeling healthy with all of your endeavors!  Spring is right around the corner, we can get outside soon and feel the sun and breathe some fresh air!

Measurements - Month Two

Today is the day to tell if all this hard work is paying off (I already know), so it's time for you to find out!  If you'd like to review where I started - CLICK HERE.

So here we go, current measurements and pictures from the end of my 2nd month (compared to when I started)!

Weight: 257 (lost 24 pounds)

Chest:  48.5" (lost 2.5")

Right Arm:  14.5" (lost 1")

Left Arm:  14.5" (lost 1")

Waist:  47.5" (lost 4")

Hips:  44.5" (lost 2.5")

Right Thigh:  27" (lost 2")

Left Thigh:  27" (lost 1.5")

Neck:  19" (lost .5"

Time for some pictures, biggest loser style!:

Cheers to another successful month!  It's good to see and feel the changes happening.  Not to mention I have more energy and my mood is typically happier!  

Happy health, and good luck in your endeavors this next month!

Measurements - Month One

It's been a month of mixed results of training, but given the fact I started this in December and with all the good Christmas and New Year's food and candy around, I'm pretty very excited by these results:

• Weight: 271.5  (lost 9.5 pounds)
• Chest: 49.5" (lost 1.5")
• Right Arm: 15" (lost .5")
• Left Arm: 15" (lost .5")
• Waist: 49.5" (lost 2")
• Hips: 46.5" (lost .5")
• Right Thigh: 28.5" (lost .5")
• Left Thigh: 27.5" (lost 1")

Yay, I'm on my way.  Oh, here's the 1 month pics.  Not too much change visibly, but I feel great! 

Body Measurements

As part of my journey, I thought it would also be a good idea to take those "Biggest Loser" type pictures.  I haven't decided if I should post those pictures yet, but maybe by the time I finish typing this I will.  I also took measurements of my various body parts.  I took my first measurements on December 5, 2011.
Here they are:

• Weight: 281
• Chest: 51"
• Right Arm: 15.5"
• Left Arm: 15.5"
• Waist: 51.5" (I don't really know where my waist is, I followed the picture)
• Hips: 47"
• Right Thigh: 29"
• Left Thigh: 28.5"

Ok, so there you have it. My measurements forever documented in cyberspace.

Ok, and here I go, at the risk of total humiliation, here are my pictures of day 1. View at your own risk. 

Sad really, that I let myself get like this.  First off, I'm sooooo hairy. I need to do something about that.  Second, I'm using these pics as motivation to keep me going, especially on those days I really don't want to do anything!