I have to admit, this week's weigh in was a little surprising. After one of my most physically active weeks, I actually gained one pound. This during a week when folk were starting to notice and comment on my weight loss (Or maybe commenting on my body shaping would be a more accurate description.).
I'm wearing jeans and pants that I could not get into a couple of months ago. My shirts and jackets are "hanging" better, a lot less tightness around the middle. I didn't take measurements before starting to work out, but I'm starting regain some muscle tone and size. I've noticed some increases in the pecs, biceps/triceps and deltoids/trapezius regions. Maybe this is cause of the weight gain? Like I mentioned in my last blog post, "watching the inches, not the pounds, is the best way to gauge your progress."
I rejoined the "Power Mile" group at work and completed 5 miles this week. I also averaged 2 miles per day on the elliptical machines, giving me a total of 15 miles for the week. This is in addition to weight training, a two hour dance class and an evening of dancing. My energy levels are definitely up!
Now that I've got a pretty good handle on breakfast and lunch, its time to tackle the dinner menu. I consider this meal to be the most challenging as it involves the rest of the family. We'll have to work out some compromises so that everyone is still happy with the meals, while making them healthier. I think that portion control will be my most effective tool in this instance.
Weight loss to date: 16 lbs
Originally posted: March 15, 2009 at 9:00pm
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