Fitness Update

In two months recording time, February to April. Here are the differences in my body measurements.

Measurement: Start Date of February 26, 2009 to April 22, 2009 = Change
Body Weight 178 lbs to 171 lbs =- 7 lbs
Fat Weight 73.6 lbs to 64.7 lbs = - 8.9 lbs
Lean Body Weight 104.4 lbs to 106.3 lbs = + 1.9 lbs
Neck 13" to 12 1/2" = - 1/2"
Biceps 12 7/8" to 12 1/8" = - 3/4"
Forearm 9 7/8" to 9 5/8" = - 1/4"
Wrist 5 7/8" to 5 7/8" = 0
Waist 36" to 34 3/4" = - 1 1/4"
Hips 44 1/2" to 42 1/2" = - 2"
Top-Thigh 26 3/4" to 26 1/4" = - 1/2"
Mid-Thigh 22 1/2" to 22 1/4" = - 1/4"
Calf 15 7/8" to 16 3/8" = + 1/2"
Ankle 8 3/4" to 9 1/8" = + 1/4"
Shoulder Width 16 3/8" to 16 3/4" = + 3/8"
Hips Width 15 7/8" to 14 3/8" = - 1 1/2"

You can see that these measurements are often the ones that keep you going- not just the numbers on the scale. Don't be discouraged. I wasn't. I was sometimes disappointed but never discouraged. I knew I was working hard and doing the right things. The numbers will eventually follow with their ups and downs.

Now that my marathon is over. I'll continue running for 1/2 hour when I work out but now focus on weights so my arms look the best they can in that special dress I get to wear in two weeks.

Happy health to you.