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Measuring 2018: Weight

I practice what I preach when it comes to measurements. Am I perfect? Not even close, but I have the data. However when I’ve had a set back or got too busy (re: 2017) I slacked, but if you fall down 7, you need to stand up 8. (That’s another favorite mantra)

Here’s a breakdown of the pictures in order:

?my weight loss graph from my fitbit scale for 2018

?my weight loss since I got my fitbit scale in Feb 2016

?my trusty monthly overall weight loss/gain calendar

?monthly measurements for 2018

?progress measurements and total change from Jan 1, 2017 – Jan 1, 2019

I keep this in a google sheet and also have my fitbit linked along with an app called MY Weight (Monitor Your Weight) which shows your how your doing on progress or gives you when you can expect to real a weight goal.

Did you measure/weigh yourself today? If not make a plan to do it soon. Your future self will thank you!

Step 1: Start

Happy New Year everyone, thanks for following! I’d love to help you get started/restarted or help you stay on track! I’m not a doctor and consulting one is important, but I’m eager to share some of what I’ve learned over the last 8 years.

The best way to measure life is to take stock of where you are RIGHT NOW. If losing weight and/or gaining muscle are part of your 2019 goals you need to track where you are. I recommend first thing tomorrow morning. Which works out since in the weight loss community #weighinwednesday is a thing.

When it comes to these first steps I would suggest:

▪️Limit weigh ins to 1x week or less

▪️Every month measure chest, waist, hips, upper thighs/arms, mid thighs/arms to start

▪️Take a picture either semi dressed or in something form fitting that you can wear again in future pictures

Measuring 2018: Weight

Dec 31, 2017 ➡️ Dec 31, 2018

⬇️22.1 pounds!

I remember trying on last minute NYE dresses at Ross wanting something cheap and stretchy. I knew with some Spanx I’d feel okay going out in this dress and I already made the commitment to myself that 2018 was going to be able my health and well-being. Amazing to see how much inside and out has changed in just 365 days!

Blue Apron x WW

Excited to give the new @blueapron and @ww partnership boxes a try! I did Blue Apron most of 2016 and loved it, my fiancé really got into cooking as a result. Excited to give this a whirl and see if we can build it into our meal planning. I’m thinking after the first month doing it every other week and recycling past recipes. @ww friendly planning is a big part of my 2019 goals!

Strong Sisters

I noticed today that the outfit I was wearing was almost the same as this Feb 2017 picture with my sister C. However there is a 22 lb difference!

I had just started @ww the month prior. My sister who is a fitness instructor in NYC came down to visit and she purposely brought these pants since we both had them to wear to a BodyPump class.

I remember feeling good when we took to the picture until I saw the picture. I’m coming after you C to be the more lean and toned sister! Thank you C for setting the bar and showing me that we can fight our genetics!

WIW

I couldn’t make my regular weight watchers meeting this week so I went to my local @ww studio meeting this morning at 8:30AM. I really like this leader, this is my second meeting with her. I’ve struggled with connecting with the ww coaches, especially my at work leader. I sure like the convenience of my work meeting, but I like the motivation I get from these Saturday meetings.

With an early start to my day I had time for coffee and eggs at home. Now I’m off to BodyPump class (as a participant).

15 year old goal pants

Fun fact: these size 14 DKNY pants are from my junior year of college (circa 2003). I remember I wore them for this important student leader interview, but soon after I no longer fit them.


I’ve kept them in my closet since then as a sort of goal pants and now I’m at the point where they are getting too baggy after only be brave enough to try them on a few months ago. Trying to wear then enough to compensate for dragging them from CT>NY>TX>AL>VA over the years before donating them!

No More Hiding

Another example of a picture I cropped when I posted it on social media to hide my body.

Timehop can be unforgiving at times because it shows you the picture you took and also what you posted. Seeing them in succession is always a reality check.

I wonder what digital pictures I deleted because I didn’t like how I looked to worse hard copy pics I tossed that I’ll ever get back.

The last pic is my most recent picture with my friend A (and my sister and another A friend who is nearly done with my new logo – but more on that soon).