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Day 93: Comparing Stats and a Fresh Start!

Today is weight and measurements day!  So, in honor of me staying with my program for 3 months, I thought I would compare today's stats with my beginning stats. 

Today's Stats: 08/10/2015 (Day 93)
Weight: 197 lbs.
Neck: 14.5"
Chest: 43"
Waist: 38.5"
Hips: 45.5"
Biceps: R 13.5"/L 13.5"
Thighs: R 23"/L 23"
Calves: R 16"/L 16"
Ankles: R 9"/L 9"

Beginning Stats: 05/26/2015 (Day 15)
 Weight: 203
Neck: 15"
Chest: 47"
Upper Abs: 41"
Waist: 41"
Lower Abs: 49"
Hips: 48:
Thighs: 23" R, 22.5" L
Biceps: 14" R, 13.5" L'


So, I took my first measurements on Day 15. So the results after 78 days are:  

DRUM ROLL!!
 

Weight: Loss of 6 pounds.  
Neck: 1/2 inch loss
Chest: 4 inch loss
Waist: 2.5 inch loss
Hips: 2.5 inch loss
Thighs: No change
Biceps: 1/2 inch loss right arm.


Alrighty then! Results! I'm digging this!!

And I have not been working out very strenuously for the last few weeks.  All kinds of excuses: Hot, tired, busier teaching, and tummy hurts.

But still I am making improvements! 

Today is the first day of my meal plan program.  I must add, that I seriously think I have a sensitivity to gluten. I think that is what the pain is all about. I mean, I"m hardly exercising, should I really feel like this?

This morning was better. This after a day where I ate all my meals at home.  I did have one piece of whole wheat pita bread.  

Today I started with a whole grain cereal and coconut milk.  I know, WHEAT was an ingredient in the cereal. I am a work in progress.  For a light lunch, I had one of my PREMAID omelette cups.  It had eggs, onion, mushrooms and cheese mixed in, baked in a muffin tin. I put a little Tapatio hot sauce on top.  Then I added a fresh spinach salad with goat cheese crumbles and a spoonful of sauerkraut.  I seem to crave things like sauerkraut, pickles and kim-chi, especially when my intestines are unhappy. They have been. Today is better.

I'll have a few spoonfuls of Greek yogurt (also probiotic) before I head out.

Today is a light day of teaching. I only had time for some yoga and pilates this morning. I had a wonderful bible study with a new friend who happens to be a neighbor. Great way to start the day. Already today is starting out on the right foot!

I am now going to grab my premade lunch container:  Salmon chunks, sweet potatoes, zucchini and asparagus, sliced carrots and radish, celery stuffed with peanut butter, a bag of red grapes and a small container of yogurt.  Can't forget to pack my water bottle!  

This is super cool. I feel pampered. As if someone has made my lunch for me!  We shall see how my mornings go this week.

Happy Monday! :)

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