davidsprincess's Journal, 01 Aug 19

August 1st measurements and progress report:
Did not meet goal to be under 200, but this is the lowest I have been in about 6 years. Down 7.2# since July 1. In some 12's and some 14's. Size 16's are out if the question. Lifted heavy for an average of 55 minutes for 27 out of 31 days. Leg day takes about 1hr 20 min, but I rest more between sets so it averages out.
Measurements for stomach (across navel), hips, calf, and bicep all stayed the same. Lost 1/4" from bust,- what else is new, right? LOL- 3/4" from thigh, and 1/4" from smallest part of my waist. I am disappointed that I don't have more inches lost. It becomes very difficult to measure when there is loose skin. I don't know if anyone else has this problem and sorry if it is gross but I have to make little notes about how tightly I pulled the measuring tape to be as accurate as possible. It sucks to measure flab because it isn't a hard surface. Averaged 1873 daily calories- some days eating a ton and other days very little to balance it. NSV- I chose a 1x for the dress for the wedding and it was way too big, chose a regular XL and still too big- needed a regular L. Also- saw a the faintest stream of light between my thighs and couldn't believe they weren't touching (and overlapping for that matter). Goal for September 1st is 195. Don't know why I made my goal for August to lose only 5 pounds- probably figured it would slow down and didn't want to set myself up for failure. All I know is that once I am under 198 pounds, it will be the lowest I have been since 2004. Thanks for your support. I didn't think it would matter so much- not being private on FS- and I don't do it because I'm afraid of letting you down- I noticed that I am sticking with it because of my own pride and I don't want to look stupid for failing in front of everyone. Whatever works- right? Because I can tell you this- 4 days off from the gym to escape to the mountains and I could barely bring myself to go back to the gym. I thought I would have missed it more. Whoa- was I wrong. Old me would have said "f*ck it- I'll start back in January"- and then gain back all that I lost. OK- I'm just rambling now. Have a great day!

91.0 kg Lost so far: 22.0 kg.    Still to go: 0.4 kg.    Diet followed: Reasonably Well.

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1377 kcal

Fat: 38.45g | Prot: 95.25g | Carbs: 162.99g.   Breakfast: Lay's Baked! Barbecue Potato Crisps (Package), Subway Pepperjack Cheese, Subway 6" Black Forest Ham, Fig Newtons Fig Newtons. Lunch: Tootsie Roll Tootsie Roll (Mini-Midgees), Chicken Casserole. Dinner: Big Apple Bagels Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cream Cheese, Nabisco Honey Maid Graham Crackers. more...

2943 kcal

Exercise: Standing - 3 hours and 30 minutes, Driving - 2 hours and 40 minutes, Weight Training (moderate) - 30 minutes, Resting - 9 hours and 20 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...