Can you believe it’s been two months already? Time flies when you’re kicking butt, or losing your butt, whichever you prefer.
If you’re new here, I started using a personal trainer, Kim, two months ago and shared my month one results here.
Okay, let’s get started.
Halfway through month one, I heard these words, “You’re not eating enough calories.” I almost peed my pants. Actually, I think I made her say it one more time just to clarify. I moved from 1600 calories/day to 2,000, scared to death Kim was crazy, but trusting she knew what she was talking about. Never have I been told I wasn’t eating enough. What an exciting problem!

Here is a breakdown of the changes implemented in September: 

• Went from 1600 calories/day to 2,000 calories per day
• Fat gram goal of 102g/day
• Carbohydrate goal of 143g/day
• Protein goal of 150g/day
• Weigh-in every Monday instead of monthly to make sure the 2,000 calorie/day is working. (So far it has.)

I noticed my clothes were fitting differently, again, yet at the same time I was still having a heck of time trying to find a pair of pants to fit. I literally went to seven different stores to find some pants, leaving with feelings of defeat because nothing would fit. The only explanation I could come up with is that I’m building muscle.
That and I have a lot of extra skin from my 145 lb. weight loss. Most if it seems to want to stick around my legs. Probably not the picture you wanted, but hey, I’m just being honest. My goal someday is to have the extra skin removed. I just need an extra $17,000 if you happen to win the lottery.
However, I didn’t stay in defeat mode long as my friends reminded me that I was doing better than I thought I was.

Starting Weigh-In and Measurements (August)

Weight: 223.6
Body Fat: 41.9
Neck : 15
Shoulder: 49.5
Chest: 44.5
Upper Arm: 16
Waist: 41
Hip: 52.5
Thigh: 32
Calf: 19.25

September Weigh-In and Measurements (One Month)

Weight: 224.6 (+1.0)
Body Fat: 43.3 (+1.4)
Neck: 14 (-1)
Shoulder: 47.5 (-2)
Chest: 43 (-2)
Upper Arm: 14.5 (-1.5)
Waist: 41 (No Change)
Hip: 52 (-0.5)
Thigh: 28 (-4.0)
Calf: 16 (-3.25)
Total Pounds Gained = 1
Total Body Fat Gained = 1.4%
Total Inches Lost = 12.75 inches

October Weigh-In and Measurements (Two Months)

Weight: 223.8 (-1.0)
Body Fat: 38.3% (-4.0)
Neck: 13.5 (-0.5)
Shoulder: 47.5 (No Change)
Chest: 41.5 (-1.5)
Upper Arm: 14 (-0.5)
Waist: 38 (-3.0)
Hip: 50.5 (-1.5)
Thigh 24 (-4.0)
Calf 19.5 (+1.0)
Total Pounds Lost = 1
Total Body Fat Lost = 4%
Total Inches Lost = 10″
I’m typing this with a ginormous grin on my face, in case you’re wondering. I lost 10 more inches, which means in the last two months, I’ve lost a total of 22.75 inches!
My hormones still aren’t balanced out, but nonetheless I’m making progress. Interestingly, I gained an ounce in my calves. That may have something to do with all the lunges and stair runs I’ve been doing. I also did some research on the pounds lost vs. inches lost, and apparently the pounds will eventually catch up.
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Other Highlights of the Month

I did 3 one-minute planks and lived to tell about it. When I started I could only do 10 seconds at a time. I count that as a victory. My massage therapist has confirmed I do indeed have buns of steel. I’m good with that.
Kim, my trainer, decided to try me out bench pressing. We started with just the pole thingy that holds the weights (I’m still learning the names of everything) and ended with 75 lbs. I didn’t know the amount of weight she was putting on each time, but when it was over she notified me I had just bench pressed 75 lbs! I was ecstatic to say the least.
I’ve learned that most of the battle of getting in shape is in our minds. Once we get past the fear that we can’t do something, and actually try it, the rest falls into place.
If I can do this, friend, so can you. See you in November.