It’s called 0.5 since I’ve only been here since Tues! But OMG… this weigh in reminds me of when I first started this training thing and I had amazing results on my first measurements day.
First off – no measurements this time. I’m going to do it at the end of each ‘phase’ of the cutting cycle – aka every two weeks. It’ll mean I get more results between each check. And at 2 weeks I’ll do the all important love handles, at 4 weeks, all measurements.
So – back to what’s important:
- Weight: 191.5lbs to 189.3lbs = -2.2lbs
- Bodyfat: 47.3lbs to 45.3lbs = -2lbs
- Bodyfat: 24.7% to 23.9% = -0.8%
This is huge – in 4 days I’ve lost 2.2lbs. But that also includes 0.2lbs of muscle. Boo. Small loss in the great scheme of things – and it’s to be expected. But in total – this is HUGE.
It’s a huge motivation too… if the results of these 4 days can be stretched (ie. continue losing 2.2lbs over a 7 day period rather than just 4 days), I’ll be on my target for 170lbs. In fact… calculating it… over an additional 9 weeks (excusing the half week), 2.2lbs a week = 168.5lbs – just under my ideal weight! Woo hoo!!! That’s impressive.
I was thinking about introducing weekly and monthly expectations for weight loss – but no need. I just need to keep losing it at a rate of 2-2.5lbs a week, and I’m at my goal for Costa Rica!
I have to admit that I do feel a tad tighter today than I did over the holiday. Nothing extreme or particularly noticeable from an aesthetic viewpoint, but I think my body’s picking up that this is a HUGE change!