Monday Weight and Measure

I finally decided to check for progress.  As I think I mentioned before, I only have measurements from last September to compare and I know that I gained at least 10 pounds (and no telling how many inches) since then.  My clothes were definitely pushing me to buy a higher size, but I refused to do it, so I mostly went around in clothes that were too tight. 

Now those clothes are getting loose and I will likely be backing down to a smaller size in a month or so.

So let's see.  I started working out almost every day on February 6th when I got the Body Flex bar.  Since then, I missed one weekend (where I didn't do anything at all) and otherwise, have done some form of exercise every day, either aerobic or strength building or both.  I have been half-assedly watching what I eat, but not really denying myself anything I want (I just have it in smaller servings).  I find that I am naturally eating less and my portions are getting smaller and smaller all the time.  I seldom clean my plate any more.  I don't graze through the day and usually eat 3, 4 or 5 times a day, depending on whether or not I want a snack in the morning or afternoon.  If I am not hungry, I do not eat.  I eat more fiber.  I drink more water.  I rarely have caffeine.  At this point, I do not make an attempt to balance carbs and protein (although that is very likely my next step) and eat what I feel like eating at the time.  Invariably, I exercise in the morning and do not eat until I have exercised. 

I am more sure-footed than I was before and definitely stronger.  I feel much better inside.

So the end result for now is that since February 6th, I have lost 3.7 pounds and since September I have lost a total of 4.5 inches (plus whatever inches I gained between September and February).  I only measured my bust, waist, hips and thigh because that's the only comparative measurements I had. 

I am happy with the results and I am sure the success will continue.  Of course, it would have been exciting to see greater progress, but I am perfectly content with these numbers as a starting point.