And we're back in business!
I have a shiny new computer! All of my documents/pictures were able to be moved over, but of course I've lost about ten years of my favorite websites. Oh well, time to go look again!
I've decided to call today the end of my first 6-week challenge instead of tomorrow, just to give myself a day of rest before I get at it again.
Goal #1: finish a mile in 18 minutes or less
Result: 1 mile usually done in 19:30.
Grade: C
Goal #2: Do 3 sets of 10 bicep curls with 20 pound weights
Result: Currently working on 3x10 with 20 lbs
Grade: A
Goal #3: Get to Mile #317 in Walk to Rivendell
Result: Got to Mile #150 due to injury
Grade: F
Life Side Quest: Be less rushed in the mornings
Result: Prepped everything the night before and made it to work 15-20 minutes early every day
Grade: A
Diet/Fitness Side Quest: Lose 2 inches off my body (from anywhere)
Starting Measurements:
Chest (over bust): 44 1/2" (at bust): 48 1/2" (under bust) 42"
Ending Measurements:
Chest (over bust): 42 1/2" (at bust) 47 1/2" (under bust) 41"
Starting Measurements:
Waist (at natural waistline): 43 1/2"
Ending Measurements:
Waist (at natural waistline): 42"
Starting Measurements:
Hips: 48 1/2"
Ending Measurements:
Hips: 47 1/2"
Starting Measurements:
Left Thigh: 27 1/2" Right Thigh: 27 1/2"
Ending Measurements:
Left Thigh: 25 1/2" Right Thigh: 25 1/2"
Starting Measurements:
Both Calves: 16 1/2"
Ending Measurements:
Both Calves: 16"
Starting Measurements:
Bicep (left): 17", (right): 16"
Ending Measurements:
Bicep (left): 14", (right): 15"
Results:
Bust (over): loss of 2 inches, (at bust): loss of 1 inch, (under bust): loss of 1 inch
Waist: loss of 1/2 inch
Hips: loss of 1 inch
Thigh (left): loss of 2 inches, (right): loss of 2 inches
Calf (left): loss of 1/2 inch, (right): loss of 1/2 inch
Bicep (left): loss of 3 inches, (right): loss of 1 inch
Total inches lost: 14.5 inches (holy crap!)
Grade: A
All in all, I think I did pretty well. I started this weighing in the lower 240 range and ended at 237, but look at the inch loss! THAT'S why all my clothes are starting to droop on me! Lifting weights may not speed up weight loss, but I think I'm starting a recomp where I'm burning fat and building lean muscle. I have my next 6-week challenge ready to go, but I'm going to make it a separate entry.
I've decided to call today the end of my first 6-week challenge instead of tomorrow, just to give myself a day of rest before I get at it again.
Goal #1: finish a mile in 18 minutes or less
Result: 1 mile usually done in 19:30.
Grade: C
Goal #2: Do 3 sets of 10 bicep curls with 20 pound weights
Result: Currently working on 3x10 with 20 lbs
Grade: A
Goal #3: Get to Mile #317 in Walk to Rivendell
Result: Got to Mile #150 due to injury
Grade: F
Life Side Quest: Be less rushed in the mornings
Result: Prepped everything the night before and made it to work 15-20 minutes early every day
Grade: A
Diet/Fitness Side Quest: Lose 2 inches off my body (from anywhere)
Starting Measurements:
Chest (over bust): 44 1/2" (at bust): 48 1/2" (under bust) 42"
Ending Measurements:
Chest (over bust): 42 1/2" (at bust) 47 1/2" (under bust) 41"
Starting Measurements:
Waist (at natural waistline): 43 1/2"
Ending Measurements:
Waist (at natural waistline): 42"
Starting Measurements:
Hips: 48 1/2"
Ending Measurements:
Hips: 47 1/2"
Starting Measurements:
Left Thigh: 27 1/2" Right Thigh: 27 1/2"
Ending Measurements:
Left Thigh: 25 1/2" Right Thigh: 25 1/2"
Starting Measurements:
Both Calves: 16 1/2"
Ending Measurements:
Both Calves: 16"
Starting Measurements:
Bicep (left): 17", (right): 16"
Ending Measurements:
Bicep (left): 14", (right): 15"
Results:
Bust (over): loss of 2 inches, (at bust): loss of 1 inch, (under bust): loss of 1 inch
Waist: loss of 1/2 inch
Hips: loss of 1 inch
Thigh (left): loss of 2 inches, (right): loss of 2 inches
Calf (left): loss of 1/2 inch, (right): loss of 1/2 inch
Bicep (left): loss of 3 inches, (right): loss of 1 inch
Total inches lost: 14.5 inches (holy crap!)
Grade: A
All in all, I think I did pretty well. I started this weighing in the lower 240 range and ended at 237, but look at the inch loss! THAT'S why all my clothes are starting to droop on me! Lifting weights may not speed up weight loss, but I think I'm starting a recomp where I'm burning fat and building lean muscle. I have my next 6-week challenge ready to go, but I'm going to make it a separate entry.