Year Three, Day 35: Daily Hoop Project

This morning I am starting again.

Again!

I am going to start doing my stats on Friday. Monday is usually a blue day, and after the weekend, I do not want to face the scale!

Friday I do not work at my church office job in the morning. I have more time in my day.

I want to start recording my hula hooping. It is rather embarrassing. I certainly could never to a hula hoop fitness tape! It is just me, looking goofy. But hey, I did
300 rotations this morning!

Don't worry, I won't bore you with the whole hoop session. Just 30 rotations. I want to try and do it every day. To show a progression. I am, after all a living project

I have already notice a difference in my measurements after hooping daily for a few weeks.

And I saw a young lady on Youtube record her dramatic daily transformation at the gym.

And most inspired was I!

So here it is, Day 1 Hooping!

And my stats:

June16,2017

11:30 a.m. Mood: 6

(On a scale of 1-10, 1 being severely depressed, 10 being ecstatic)

Weight: 187 pounds

Chest:   40"
Waist:    36.5"
Hips:      42"
Thighs:   22"
Biceps: 13"
Calves:   15"
Ankles:   8"

Compared to a few weeks ago:

May 22, 2017 Stats

6:00 p.m. Mood: 5

(On a scale of 1-10, 1 being severely depressed, 10 being ecstatic)

Weight: 188 pounds

Chest:   40"
Waist:    37"
Hips:      43"
Thighs:   22"
Biceps: 13"
Calves:   15"
Ankles:   8"

WOOT WOOT!!

I do believe I may be on to something!

As usual, I have much more to say. But I am going to go to lunch, get a haircut, go to the gym, stop by the music store and teach one student.

Tomorrow is the beginning of summer term for me. My most busy day.

So even though I have much to do today, I plan on taking my time!

So I wish you a peaceful, happy Friday. Be safe and kind.

Talk to you tomorrow!

Love,

Zita

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