Progress Update 4
Well I did my official weigh in today so I can tell you that since the last update on 8/20 I have lost another 2 pounds and 3 inches off my body! YAY!
To be honest, I was hoping for a little more, but I think several factors are in play and I wanted to talk about those because I think they are important. Too often we get discouraged when we don't see the results we think we deserve, but often there are very GOOD reasons.
1. I met my workout goal this week. - Not only did I get in all my cardio (4 days of 30 minutes each), but I gave my arms, back, and abs a great workout this week. Weight machines, resistance exercises on the Bosu ball, swimming...
2. I increased my water intake this week. - I went from drinking 32-40 ounces to drinking 64-80 ounces per day.
3. I lost a LOT of weight the week before!
These are 3 healthy reasons why I lost 2 lbs this week as compared to 5. As evidenced by the reduction in inches (which all came from the upper half) my workouts had a positive affect on my body, but probably affected the number on the scale. Muscle does weigh more than fat, but adding lean muscle increases your metabolism and helps you look better in your clothes.
The increase in water consumption means that I am thoroughly flushing my body of all the toxins that can prompt my body to hold on to excess weight. The temporary trade off is that now it looks like I've lost less weight, but being optimally hydrated far outweighs the cons here. The benefits to my organs, skin, and appetite are undeniable.
It's best to lose slow. I lost a signifigant amount of weight the week before, and my body is going to start getting nervous and start storing fat as a safety net if I'm not careful. It's also a known fact that weight lost slowly is less likely to return.
So there you have it...another successful week! I hope that you all had a great week too as you work toward your personal weight goals. Use the comment section to update us all on your progress!
High weight 252
Last week 227.5
This week 225.5
Total Lost 26.5
