On September 11 (no not that September 11th), I made the big step to walk into the Athletic Club in order to start on my 12 week challenge. But now I am having fun doing it - especially when I get to look back and compare the before and after stats...like today...
The inches this time didn't make a lot of sense, but Miss Roxy explained that everyone measures in slightly different spots so that would account for the changes on the scale but wonky changes in the measurements. But the bare foot scale calculates body fat and lean body mass, so I am happy to report those results.
BMI - down 5.5 (however not a good measure of 'fitness')
Body Fat - down 18% to a more reasonable, 'allowable' level - but still 8% more to go before I will consider myself 'done'
Lean Body Mass (read increased muscle mass) - up 15 pounds (seriously...15 pounds of just muscle)
I now have a 'number' that I am aiming for. I have been so far away from that for so long that I didn't even want to think about that so-far-off-goal...but now it is going to be there...waiting for me to realize a dream that has taken me years to achieve. I am sure this will be the hardest part of my journey - especially with summer right around the corner and cottage distractions abounding...but I have to stick with my new habits and keep those old habits from creeping back in.
I can't wait to report that I have hit that target number...it may still be months away, but it is in sight!!!
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