Measuring

susan41 · 05-20-2009, 06:32 AM

This morning marks the 31 day mark for my weight loss journey and to keep me accountable and to maybe give some others hope that there is life after the 3-4 week "stall" I am going to post my stats

Scale weight I am a hard won 20 lbs lost from 250.8 to 230.5 this morning.
20 lbs doesnt sound like alot but in the big picture it is to me.

I measured today and I have to say I was surprised, I had not measured since the 20th of April and to date,,

Neck .5 inch lost
Chest(above breasts) .5 lost
Breasts 1.0 lost
Arms 0 <- gotta work on that

Waist 2.0 lost
Hips/butt 2.0 (yay!)
Thighs 1.5 lost
Calves 1.0 lost

So if my math is correct I am at an 8.5 inch loss over all - WOW lol, not to ring my own bell or anything but WOW!!!!

does anyone know if that 8.5 is about par for 20lbs lost or has anyone ever tracked it like that?

Tori43 · 05-20-2009, 06:37 AM

What a great job!!!! Keep us posted on your positive progress.

Tori

LCWizard · 05-20-2009, 07:13 AM

Great job! 20 lbs in 30 is great!

Monkee · 05-20-2009, 07:38 AM

That is awesome! 20 lbs in 1 month rocks!

susan41 · 05-20-2009, 07:41 AM

Thanks everyone, the measuring really gives me motivation and I was at the point 2-3 days ago where I felt "stuck" so I really needed the measuring affirmation and the move down on the scale didn't hurt any

Keep going yall this WORKS.

shoelattegurl · 05-20-2009, 09:16 AM

Good Job Susan! You are beating me so far in every way! Im only down 5.5 inches, and you are 2lbs lighter than me! I will catch up!

SmileySue · 05-20-2009, 10:05 AM

That's incredible!!!! WTG!!!!

BobApjok · 05-20-2009, 10:42 AM

Ive been trying to start measuring different areas (waist, chest etc) but i have a problem. it sometimes seems to change based on how hard i pull the tape measure. i could cut off an inch by just pulling it tighter. im never sure if i am doing it the same way every time. Is there a proper way to do it?

Lylotte · 05-20-2009, 11:13 AM

The 'proper' way is to do whatever you are going to do CONSISTENTLY. Mostly because it's not the actual number you should be concerned with, only the change that takes place. Sometimes we all pull the tape a little tighter, it's going to happen but you'll see a trend over the course of weeks, months and know that you are truly making progress. Eventually the hope is there is no pudge and that there will be less of a chance to pull the tape tighter.

Susan - Congrats on the weight and inches lost! I don't know what would be 'normal' inch wise to lose in relation to fat as everyone is different heights and different proportions and measures at different spots, more spots, less spots etc. All I can tell you is I have lost nearly 30 inches/42.5 lbs in 10.5 weeks.. sorry

susan41 · 05-20-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lylotte

Susan - Congrats on the weight and inches lost! I don't know what would be 'normal' inch wise to lose in relation to fat as everyone is different heights and different proportions and measures at different spots, more spots, less spots etc. All I can tell you is I have lost nearly 30 inches/42.5 lbs in 10.5 weeks.. sorry

Don't be sorry you are doing AWESOME!!! I felt lighter than air today because of my 8.5 inches lost. I really am considering tossing the scale to the back of the closet and only using it 1x a month.

susan41 · 05-20-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shoelattegurl

Good Job Susan! You are beating me so far in every way! Im only down 5.5 inches, and you are 2lbs lighter than me! I will catch up!

Beth, I think considering where we both started and ALL the battles that come with being overweight. WE BOTH are doing great, keep it up and I bet we pass eachother off and on along this journey!

cookie34 · 05-20-2009, 08:20 PM

Susan.. I am so jealous! I have done this since April 20th and am only down a little over 11 pounds. You are doing SO WELL! KUTGW!

peanutte · 05-21-2009, 06:28 AM

Susan, congratulations!

susan41 · 05-21-2009, 06:31 AM

Thanks so much everyone, I do not know what finally clicked weight wise but even today I am down another lb (broke thru that 230) I will stay off the scales for a few days from here and see if I keep it. But I gotta tell you.. that 229 on the scale this morning made me want to cry with happiness.

cookie34 · 05-23-2009, 12:38 PM

Hi.. I started on April 19th. I have only lost 13.6 pounds. My total inch loss is 12.25 inches. But, I measure in more places than you I think. So that would be why I show more inches lost. You can look at my weight loss journal. Think link is in my signature I think. You could figure out from that and look at where you measure vs. where I measure and maybe that would help you. I am really jealous of your 1" loss in your calves. That is great! You are doing wonderful..

05-20-2009, 06:32 AM	#1
susan41 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,230 Gallery: susan41 Stats: 224/218/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Today, again.	Measuring This morning marks the 31 day mark for my weight loss journey and to keep me accountable and to maybe give some others hope that there is life after the 3-4 week "stall" I am going to post my stats Scale weight I am a hard won 20 lbs lost from 250.8 to 230.5 this morning. 20 lbs doesnt sound like alot but in the big picture it is to me. I measured today and I have to say I was surprised, I had not measured since the 20th of April and to date,, Neck .5 inch lost Chest(above breasts) .5 lost Breasts 1.0 lost Arms 0 <- gotta work on that Waist 2.0 lost Hips/butt 2.0 (yay!) Thighs 1.5 lost Calves 1.0 lost So if my math is correct I am at an 8.5 inch loss over all - WOW lol, not to ring my own bell or anything but WOW!!!! does anyone know if that 8.5 is about par for 20lbs lost or has anyone ever tracked it like that? __________________ Susan

05-20-2009, 11:13 AM	#9
Lylotte Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,212 Gallery: Lylotte Stats: Meh/0/not meh at all! WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Every morning	The 'proper' way is to do whatever you are going to do CONSISTENTLY. Mostly because it's not the actual number you should be concerned with, only the change that takes place. Sometimes we all pull the tape a little tighter, it's going to happen but you'll see a trend over the course of weeks, months and know that you are truly making progress. Eventually the hope is there is no pudge and that there will be less of a chance to pull the tape tighter. Susan - Congrats on the weight and inches lost! I don't know what would be 'normal' inch wise to lose in relation to fat as everyone is different heights and different proportions and measures at different spots, more spots, less spots etc. All I can tell you is I have lost nearly 30 inches/42.5 lbs in 10.5 weeks.. sorry __________________ Charlotte Had twin girls recently, guess why I'm back here? bah! But they're worth every second

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05-20-2009, 06:37 AM	#2
Tori43 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: AtlantaMetro Posts: 648 Gallery: Tori43 WOE: Paleo Start Date: May 4, 2009	What a great job!!!! Keep us posted on your positive progress. Tori

05-20-2009, 07:13 AM	#3
LCWizard Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,314 Gallery: LCWizard Stats: Never Give Up! WOE: No Sugar Added	Great job! 20 lbs in 30 is great!

05-20-2009, 07:38 AM	#4
Monkee Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Monkeeville USA Posts: 6,266 Gallery: Monkee Stats: Total Loss: -142 lbs WOE: The Monkee Way :) Start Date: Summer 08	That is awesome! 20 lbs in 1 month rocks!

05-20-2009, 07:41 AM	#5
susan41 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,230 Gallery: susan41 Stats: 224/218/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Today, again.	Thanks everyone, the measuring really gives me motivation and I was at the point 2-3 days ago where I felt "stuck" so I really needed the measuring affirmation and the move down on the scale didn't hurt any Keep going yall this WORKS.

05-20-2009, 09:16 AM	#6
shoelattegurl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,791 Gallery: shoelattegurl Stats: 255/209/175 WOE: 17 Day Diet Start Date: 10/30/2011	Good Job Susan! You are beating me so far in every way! Im only down 5.5 inches, and you are 2lbs lighter than me! I will catch up!

05-20-2009, 10:05 AM	#7
SmileySue Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,238 Gallery: SmileySue Stats: 332/125, size 2 Maintaining since 3/08!! WOE: Low carb and clean eating/whole foods Start Date: 9/05	That's incredible!!!! WTG!!!!

05-20-2009, 10:42 AM	#8
BobApjok Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 77 Gallery: BobApjok Stats: 400+/265/200 WOE: JUDDD/Atkins Start Date: JUDDD - 2/19/13 - 280	Ive been trying to start measuring different areas (waist, chest etc) but i have a problem. it sometimes seems to change based on how hard i pull the tape measure. i could cut off an inch by just pulling it tighter. im never sure if i am doing it the same way every time. Is there a proper way to do it?

05-20-2009, 08:20 PM	#12
cookie34 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, Ca Posts: 3,912 Gallery: cookie34 Stats: 273/186/150 WOE: VSG/Low Carb Start Date: 5/20/2012	Susan.. I am so jealous! I have done this since April 20th and am only down a little over 11 pounds. You are doing SO WELL! KUTGW!

05-21-2009, 06:28 AM	#13
peanutte Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,213 Gallery: peanutte Stats: 188 then/118 now WOE: Atkins maintenance Start Date: 01/03/09	Susan, congratulations!

05-21-2009, 06:31 AM	#14
susan41 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,230 Gallery: susan41 Stats: 224/218/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Today, again.	Thanks so much everyone, I do not know what finally clicked weight wise but even today I am down another lb (broke thru that 230) I will stay off the scales for a few days from here and see if I keep it. But I gotta tell you.. that 229 on the scale this morning made me want to cry with happiness.

05-23-2009, 12:38 PM	#15
cookie34 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, Ca Posts: 3,912 Gallery: cookie34 Stats: 273/186/150 WOE: VSG/Low Carb Start Date: 5/20/2012	Hi.. I started on April 19th. I have only lost 13.6 pounds. My total inch loss is 12.25 inches. But, I measure in more places than you I think. So that would be why I show more inches lost. You can look at my weight loss journal. Think link is in my signature I think. You could figure out from that and look at where you measure vs. where I measure and maybe that would help you. I am really jealous of your 1" loss in your calves. That is great! You are doing wonderful..