Here is another look at my starting and ending measurements of round 1 followed by my finishing measurements for round 2 :)
Starting:
Weight: 283 lbs (I can't believe I am posting this! Big step here!)
Body fat: 46.2%
BMI: 44.3
Blood Pressure: 120/80
Neck: 14
Chest: 45 3/4
Waist: 54.5
Hips: 47
Upper Arm: 16 3/4
Thigh: 24
Calves: 17 3/4
End of round 1:
Final weight: 260 lbs
BMI: 40.8-down almost 4
% of body fat 40.4-down almost 6
Neck: 13 3/4
Chest: 42
Waist: 50
Hips: 46
Upper arm: 15 3/4
Thigh: 0 (doctor said this could be because she wasn't measuring the same spot)
Calves: 17 1/2
Total weight loss: 23 lbs
Total BMI reduction: almost 4
Total % of body fat reduction: almost 6
Total inches lost: 8 3/4"
End of Round 2:
Final weight: 237 (23 lbs lost totall)
BMI: 36
% of body fat: Not sure how to do this one and I didn't go to the doctor
Neck: 14
Chest: 39 (-3")
Waist: 44.5 (-5.5")
Hips: 45 (-1")
Upper arm: 15 (-3/4")
Thigh: 24
Calves: 16.5 (-1")
Total weight loss: 46 lbs
Total BMI reduction: 10.2
Total inches lost: 21.75
As much as I wanted to get under 230, I am so happy with my results! My biggest areas of loss were in my waist (-10") and my chest (-6.75") and I've seen a HUGE difference in my face when looking at recent pictures. I am exercising *almost* daily and hoping this will help with further loss during my off weeks. If nothing else, it will result in toning up which I will be just as happy about!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Having a rough time
I am still stuck at 237 but that's not even the worst part. I really was hoping to get under 230 in my last week but oh well.
The worst part is I have been overly hungry. So so hungry. I increased my injections but that doesn't seem to have done anything. This is beyond the not satisfied though that is rearing its ugly head as well. I've done so good with temptation this time around and it didn't even phase me. Now throw in serious hunger and temptation and it takes everything I have not to eat more. I ate extra fruit yesterday and had a handful of goldfish-really bad but they were sitting there and I was hungry. It helped but not for long.
The other thing is fatigue. Since yesterday, I have been crazy tired with today being the worst. It is taking everything I have to just stay awake and at that, I failed. Thankfully Braedon kept an eye on Cohen for the few minutes I was asleep but still. 500 calories a day is not a lot and it's certainly not enough to sustain energy but I have yet to be THIS tired since I started. The injections are supposed to help with that.
Oh well..another week to go. I'm really trying to hold out on not quitting early but if I don't see a loss tomorrow, I may just stop :(
I will, however, leave you with a couple more favorite recipes:
Spicy Crab Cucumber Salad
• 100g crab - shredded
• cucumber - peeled, seeded, and julienned (allowed amount)
• 1 T liquid aminos
• 1/2 T rice vinegar
• 1/2-1 T spicy mustard
• 1/2-1 t wasabi powder
• 1 Melba Toast - coarsely ground
1. Combine liquid aminos, rice vinegar, spicy mustard, and wasabi powder. Stir.
2. Add remaining ingredients, toss & serve.
*I didn't have wasabi powder so I used a full T of spicy mustard*
French Onion Soup
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 c beef broth
• 3-4 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 t granulated sugar substitute
• 1/4 t black pepper
1. Preheat non-stick saucepan over MED heat.
2. Place onions and garlic in pan and cook uncovered 5-10 mins.
3. Stir in granulated sugar substitute
4. Cook 10-15 mins until onions are carmelized.
5. Add beef broth & bring to boil.
6. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook 20 mins.
7. Add black pepper.
8. Serve.
The worst part is I have been overly hungry. So so hungry. I increased my injections but that doesn't seem to have done anything. This is beyond the not satisfied though that is rearing its ugly head as well. I've done so good with temptation this time around and it didn't even phase me. Now throw in serious hunger and temptation and it takes everything I have not to eat more. I ate extra fruit yesterday and had a handful of goldfish-really bad but they were sitting there and I was hungry. It helped but not for long.
The other thing is fatigue. Since yesterday, I have been crazy tired with today being the worst. It is taking everything I have to just stay awake and at that, I failed. Thankfully Braedon kept an eye on Cohen for the few minutes I was asleep but still. 500 calories a day is not a lot and it's certainly not enough to sustain energy but I have yet to be THIS tired since I started. The injections are supposed to help with that.
Oh well..another week to go. I'm really trying to hold out on not quitting early but if I don't see a loss tomorrow, I may just stop :(
I will, however, leave you with a couple more favorite recipes:
Spicy Crab Cucumber Salad
• 100g crab - shredded
• cucumber - peeled, seeded, and julienned (allowed amount)
• 1 T liquid aminos
• 1/2 T rice vinegar
• 1/2-1 T spicy mustard
• 1/2-1 t wasabi powder
• 1 Melba Toast - coarsely ground
1. Combine liquid aminos, rice vinegar, spicy mustard, and wasabi powder. Stir.
2. Add remaining ingredients, toss & serve.
*I didn't have wasabi powder so I used a full T of spicy mustard*
French Onion Soup
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 c beef broth
• 3-4 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 t granulated sugar substitute
• 1/4 t black pepper
1. Preheat non-stick saucepan over MED heat.
2. Place onions and garlic in pan and cook uncovered 5-10 mins.
3. Stir in granulated sugar substitute
4. Cook 10-15 mins until onions are carmelized.
5. Add beef broth & bring to boil.
6. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook 20 mins.
7. Add black pepper.
8. Serve.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
In the final stretch
Including today, I have 7 days left of injections with 3 more days of the diet without them. I am weighing in at 237 and really hoping I can get below 230 by the time this is done!
I tempted fate last night when I enjoyed some popcorn and lemonade (lite) at the movie theater followed by a very delicious dinner at one of those moongolian grill places. I was good with my portions of food and devoured crab and shrimp with cabbage. I added a little sauce to it that didn't seem to have oil in it but it probably had some...and sugar. Much to my surprise, I still dropped .5 yesterday :)
However, slip ups like last night can't happen this week if I want to lose those last 7 pounds before going on 8 weeks with no loss. I am getting down to business! I am in the final stretch!
I tempted fate last night when I enjoyed some popcorn and lemonade (lite) at the movie theater followed by a very delicious dinner at one of those moongolian grill places. I was good with my portions of food and devoured crab and shrimp with cabbage. I added a little sauce to it that didn't seem to have oil in it but it probably had some...and sugar. Much to my surprise, I still dropped .5 yesterday :)
However, slip ups like last night can't happen this week if I want to lose those last 7 pounds before going on 8 weeks with no loss. I am getting down to business! I am in the final stretch!
Friday, July 2, 2010
A lesson in "overdoing" it
My doctor strongly cautioned me about "overdoing" it with exercise while on the diet. Strenuous exercise is strictly forbidden-walking, swimming, biking is ok and encouraged. I have been so frustrated with the lack of loss since I'm certainly not averaging 1 pound per day. I decided it would be good to add a little exercise into my routine. I had finally purchased the child bike seat for my bike so Cohen could ride with me. So I took a bike ride to the mailbox-the long route so it was more like a ride through my neighborhood. After that, I thought I'd give one of my workout videos a go. Jillian Michaels 30 day shred to be exact.
Well...I learned my lesson about WHY strenuous exercise is forbidden. The video is only 20 minutes and I had started it between rounds so I was aware of the intensity. I had been able to make it through the entire video with just 1-2 brief stops for rest. Man oh man...12 minutes in this time around and I was seeing stars...literally! I go so dizzy I seriously thought I was going to pass out. I guess when you only consume 500 calories per day and you are doing a video that will cause you to burn upwards of 200-300 calories, it's probably a bad idea. I took a break, let the stars disappear and tried again. This time, I lasted less than 3 minutes before the stars returned and I physically could not get up. My whole body was exhausted, I tried to force my legs to stand but they just wouldn't.
So yeah..that was my lesson in OVERDOING it! I will hold off on the video until after I'm done and just stick with bike rides and swimming :)
Well...I learned my lesson about WHY strenuous exercise is forbidden. The video is only 20 minutes and I had started it between rounds so I was aware of the intensity. I had been able to make it through the entire video with just 1-2 brief stops for rest. Man oh man...12 minutes in this time around and I was seeing stars...literally! I go so dizzy I seriously thought I was going to pass out. I guess when you only consume 500 calories per day and you are doing a video that will cause you to burn upwards of 200-300 calories, it's probably a bad idea. I took a break, let the stars disappear and tried again. This time, I lasted less than 3 minutes before the stars returned and I physically could not get up. My whole body was exhausted, I tried to force my legs to stand but they just wouldn't.
So yeah..that was my lesson in OVERDOING it! I will hold off on the video until after I'm done and just stick with bike rides and swimming :)
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