progress

I was kind of disappointed because I only lost one pound this week to bring me to 172.5. However, I did lose 1.4% body fat so that means I actually lost 2 pounds of fat and gained a pound of muscle. That's pretty impressive of itself. I'm glad that I'm going on this journey. I know that I can make it to the end. As of yesterday's weigh-in I've gained 11 lbs of muscle and lost 28.5 lbs of fat for a net loss of 17.5 lbs. I know that I can break 170 by the end of the month and then I have 2 more months to get down to my goal weight. I know it will get harder with plateaus and everything as I go, but I'm going to fight to get to my goal weight and stay there. I can already see a change. My torso looks leaner and I can see my ribs a little if I suck in. My abs are pretty flat, except for the poochie. I think that is a part of my body that I will always have and will have to get used to. If only I could take the fat from there and move it up to replace the fat I'm losing from my chest. Oh well...if only the world were perfect right?

I'm going to see Atonement today and when I get back I'm going to walk for an hour and a half during the football game. Then I'll treat myself with the milk cream buns that Alex is picking up for me during the movie.

happiness

For motivation, I made a chain link of pounds to lose. I can't wait until I can take off that last link. I was so happy to take off 2 on Sat. I'm hoping that I can get down to 170 this weekend! Let's see if I can do it :-)