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WIW

  • 2 weeks ago: 191.2
  • Last week: 192.1
  • Today: 191.0

Come on 180ssssss!

I’m thinking about doing the Beachbody 3 day refresh. New job, new house to-be, I feel like I could use a body reset too. Thoughts? 

Work Out, Balance Out

In times of transition or “chaos” I have always found comfort in working out these past 6 years that I’ve been living that fit life (haha).

Thursday is my last day of work here, new job starts Monday, thinking of moving jobs/offices, moving houses, and all the details and planning that come with. 

I have been seeking out time to run/work out/even walk just to get away from planning/thinking/feeling like I’m wasting time. 

When I’m working out that is all I can really do. I can think, sure, but if I don’t have a pen to write down a thought or make a list it’s kind of moot for me during stressful times. I commit fully to the workout and let my mind take a break (which sometimes it can’t even do when I’m supposed to be sleeping).

Last week I got Body Pump in and a few runs/walks.

Since Sunday I’ve gotten a run in, walked, went to yoga, Body Pump, and plan on going to 2 more Body Pump classes and getting a run and/or bike ride in when I’m “off” on Friday. 

Wooosaaaa

Happenings

I’ve been quiet lately because my world has been spinning out, but in a GOOD way.

I got a new job! Next Thursday is my last day here, then I’ve given myself a 3 day weekend before jumping into my next role at American University. It’s an advanced position, with new and increased responsibilities, and a major pay increase (which is long overdue and deserved IMHO)! 

T and I have also been townhouse hunting together (whilst I was job searching which was stressful for many reasons including not knowing my commute radius). The new job opened up a new area of northern Virginia for us to look at and low and behold we are under contract for a townhouse! We just had the inspection this week which went well. If all goes to plan we will close at the end of July! 

I also spent 48 hours in NY over the weekend which was needed. I had to deal with some family stuff I wasn’t looking forward to, but it was “better” than I feared. I also got to spend some quality time with my sister and go to another one of her awesome Body Pump classes at NYSC. 

WIW

Last week: 193.2 

This week: 191.2

Change: -2

BOOM! Although I didn’t need the scale to tell me that my body is changing, I can see it. My stomach is flatter and clothes are fitting better. However I do enjoy when the scale confirms when I can notice. 

So a few weeks ago if you recall I reduced my “eating window”  after taking a metabolic survey that said me eating small meals between ~8am-8pm was impacting my metabolism and fat/carb burning. I have been surprised how easy it’s been for me to wait until ~10:30am to eat. I might have a brief hunger pang in the morning, but I think it was more my brain than my stomach. I’m eating “breakfast” at 10:30am, then lunch around 1:30pm, and then dinner around 8pm. 

Also I’m now ~2months into Blue Apron which has really helped me with portion control and not having as much “random” food in the house. Plus I look forward to eating my Blue Apron meals and don’t want to spoil my appetite by snacking. 

WIW (delayed)

I did all of these on Wednesday, but just didn’t have time to post until now.

1st WIW of the month

  • March: 194.9
 – Body fat: 39%
  • April: 193.3 – Body Fat: 39.2%
  • May:194.3/194.9 – Body Fat 39.5%
  • June: 193.2 – Body Fat 39.5%

Monthly Measurements 


2016: January – February – March
 – April – May – June 

  • Chest (under breasts): 36 – 35.5 – 35.5 – 35 (-0.5) – 36.5 – 37 (+0.5)
  • Smallest Waist 38.5 – 35.5 – 35.5 – 36 
(+0.5) – 35.5  -35 (-0.5)
  • Belly Button: 43.5 – 42.75 – 42.75 – 42.75 (0) – 42.5 – 42.5 (0)
  • Hips (under belly): 44 – 43.5 – 43.5 – 43.25 – NA – ~43.5 (~+0.25)
  • Neck: 13 – 13 – 13 – 13 – NA – 13 (0) 
  • Mid Upper Arm: 11.5 – 11.25 – 11.75 -11.25 (-0.5) – ~12 – ~12(0)
  • Upper Arm: 13.5 – 14 – 13.75 – 13.75 – 13.25 – 13.5 (+0.5)
  • Upper Thigh: 28.5 – 27 – 26.25 – 27.5 (+1.5) – 27 – 26 (-1)
  • 
Mid Upper Thigh: 23 – 21.25 – 21.25 – 23 (+1.75) – 22 – NA (NA)
  • Above Knee: 18 – 17 – ~18 – ~18  – 17.25 – ~17.5( +~0.25)
  • Mid Calf: 15.75 – 15.75 – 16 – 15.75 – ~16 – 15.75 (-.25)

I feel like me going to Body Pump 2x a week is really starting to sculpt me in areas 😀