Early Weigh In

As you know I said I wasn't going to weigh or measure myself until April 12 the one month mark of my journey, but based upon the doctor's advice I decided to make an early weigh in today.  Kennith and I, the dorks that we are, had a double doctors appointment yesterday.  Kennith was in for a second appointment for his mystery illness and I figured since I was going to be there anyway I might as well get my say!  I had to explain to the doctor that the new medicine I was switched to is making me very angry... like rip people's throats out angry... and I don't really feel like that is a healthy side effect.  Luckily she agreed!  So once again switching medications ~ the only downfall to this would of course be that a side effect of this new prescription is weight gain :(  Hopefully this isn't going to happen!

Well during my portion of the appointment the doctor mentioned that I should be weighing myself once a week because my calorie intake is going to change with my change in weight.  As a newbie to the whole world of weight loss this concept has skipped my mind.  So though I turned my back to the scale in the doctor's office and asked not to be told my weight I determined I would weigh myself this morning to check my progress.

I ended up sleeping very late today (and oh how it was so wonderful!!) so I actually didn't weigh in until later this afternoon but I was happily surprised by the results!!!  Below are the first day measurements and today's measurements of about three weeks into the workout plan!

First Day                                                                                                          Today's Weigh In

Weight: 198lbs                                                                                                  Weight: 185.4lbs

Left Bicep - 12 inches                                                                                      Left Bicep - 13 inches

Right Bicep - 12 inches                                                                                    Right Bicep - 13 inches 

Left Thigh - 27 1/2 inches                                                                                Left Thigh - 27 inches

Right Thigh - 27 1/2 inches                                                                              Right Thigh - 27 inches

Bust - 43 inches                                                                                              Bust - 40 1/2 inches

Below Bust - 38 inches                                                                                    Below Bust - 35 inches

Waist - 39 inches                                                                                            Waist - 35 inches

Hips - 47 inches                                                                                              Hips - 45 1/2 inches

Neck - 15 inches                                                                                             Neck - 14 1/2 inches

Success!!!  Improvement!!!   Results!!!  

First time I've been able to wear this shirt since I bought it!!!

Not to mention I'm also back into my 13 jeans which makes me feel pretty darn good!  This means I'm on my way to the ultimate goal!  I'm a little bit ahead of my May 25 goal which is good but I now that the results should slow down overtime so I am celebrating this victory but staying realistic about the ultimate goal. I have adopted a new tool to do this based upon the doctor's recommendation and I thought I would share my new toy with you!  

It is called Body Media Fit and it is a monitor that you wear about 23 hours a day and, based on your bodies chemistry, records all of the calories you burn, your sleep patterns, and how many steps you take during the day.  You then you sync it to your computer inputting the calories you eat during the day and it graphs it all so that you can see what you need to change and improve to burn the highest possible calories = lose the most weight.  It is clinically proven to increase weight loss by 3x's.  So I have mine charging right now and I'll be putting it on tomorrow to try it out!!  Check it out at www.bodymedia.com (though I found it cheaper at best buy).  

Body Media Fit - Core

Next week my P90X work out routine changes and adds Core Synergistic which should be rather interesting as it whooped my behind the first time I tried it! I'm stronger now though if the extra inch on my arms means what I hope it means!  I'm trying to recruit new workout buddies into my routine because it is easier to workout with a partner even if its just for the comedic relief!  So if you are in the area and you are interested in working out PLEASE let me know!  Its all about doing your best and forgetting the rest!!  

Ready For Work-Out Buddy Try-Outs!!!

I'm also looking into the next workout program I'll be starting once my 90 days are done.  I found several on the Beachbody.com website and I thought I would let you guys cast a vote to help me decide.  The leading candidates are...

TurboFire

http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/turbofire.do

Slim in 6 Workout

http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/slim_in_6.do

Hip Hop Abs

http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/hip_hop_abs.do

I'm a little concerned that two of these are pretty high cardio and that is my weakness but I figure I won't get better at it if I don't do it!  I'm really going back and forth between the TurboFire and the Hip Hop Abs because I like to dance... which one do you think?  Choices, Choices!!  Oh and I get to go play outside tomorrow!!  YAY!! Shooting and playing in the woods and the creek!  What girl doesn't want a Sunday of that?

Let me know what you think!!  texas_ginger23@yahoo.com or on FB!