Phase Two Starting Weight and Measurements

I haven't weighed in and measured since August 17th and going off of the program for about a month I knew that when I stepped on the scale and measured today I would see a definite increase in numbers but I was hoping it wouldn't be that detrimental to my weight loss goals.

Here are my measurements from August 17th:

Weight: 224 lbs              

Chest: 44 1/2"

Biceps: 14 1/2"

Waist: 37"
Stomach (around the belly button) 40"

Hips: 44"

Thighs: 26 1/2"

Calves: 17 1/2"

These are my measurements from today:

Weight: 229 lbs              

Chest: 46 1/2"

Biceps: 14 1/2"

Waist: 38 3/4"
Stomach (around the belly button) 43"

Hips: 44 3/4"

Thighs: 27 1/2"

Calves: 17 1/2"

Here are my photos from August 17th:

   

Here are my photos from today:

So in about two months I have gained 5 pounds and 8 1/4 inches. Needless to say that I am disappointed in the gain, but the minor set back just makes me even more motivated to start this next phase and to keep myself on track as I now can see just how easy it is to undo all the hard work that did. 

Day 79 Get Fit Challenge...closing in on 12 weeks

I am 5 days short of 12 weeks of being on this program. Originally one is only supposed to do this program for 12 weeks however, I am still miles away from my goal so it has been extended. At this point and taking into consideration I am taking September off from the program we are looking at this program lasting at least 19 more weeks or until the end of the year (basically 4 more months). Crap that's like 7 months of this program of two-a-days and no carbs and chicken all the freakin chicken!!!

As I look back at what I have accomplished so far it feels pretty good. Still as I reflect it is hard to not compare myself with others that have done this program before me and accomplished so much more. I am not seeing the transformation like they had, especially when I look at my mom's results.

At this point I really thought I would be a lot thinner. I have not kept up with goals that I had set for myself, which is disappointing to say the least. I have 45 days left until it gets to the point where I have to put a hold on losing weight because of the wedding. That is basically 5 weeks which is not enough time to be where I wanted loss wise. Even if I lost 3 pounds a week for the next 5 weeks that will only put me at 215 pounds (given that I lose 3 pounds this week). Granted that would be 45 pounds in 17 weeks, which when you stop and think about it is such a feat, but I was really hoping for more around the 60 pound mark at that point. 

With the wedding quickly approaching there is a lot of pressure to be this new thin person that is revealed and well that is not going to happen which feels like a major failure. I did not want to be a fat bride and that was a major driving factor in this endeavour, but sadly I will still be a fat bride which makes me really sad and angry. Hopefully this will only fuel me for the next 5 weeks and maybe by some miracle I can lose 5 pounds a week for the next 5 weeks and get a little closer to being at my target weight for the wedding. We shall see hopefully things don't back fire.

Day 66 Get Fit Challenge...Unhappy 4th of July

I haven't had a Fourth of July in three years because of living abroad so I was pretty excited about, it too bad it was a let down. 

I started off the day with a walk around the lake with Max as the gym was closed because of the holiday. It was actually sunny and clear skies for once which was nice. Towards the end of the walk I noticed that there were black raspberries in the ditch that were just ripe for the picking so after we made it back home I went back to pick them even though I couldn't eat any as my dad loves black raspberries. 

That afternoon I had to sit outside because the whole house smelled of red velvet cake and BBQ ribs and I just couldn't take it. Sitting down for lunch was also torture as the spread smelled and looked like perfection. BBQ ribs, bacon baked beans, potato salad, corn on the cob, pasta salad, chips and salsa, and for dessert red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting and caramel and chocolate cheese cake.

I sat there eating my plain chicken and veggies really hating my life and wanting to be anywhere but at that table. I guess it would be a bit more tolerable if I was losing more weight but at two months I'm only 20 pounds down and I should be at least 30 pounds down by this point and I just got really depressed. 

After food we took the boat out for a cruise around the lake as for some reason there were no fireworks as they are scheduled for tomorrow night. Who has fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July on the 5th? Needless to say I will be heading to bed disappointed and depressed.