Are you ready for this?!

We got up early this morning to take our measurements and weigh in.  Mark also busted out the camera to take some before/after pictures.  (They are below....against my better judgment!)


*Drum Roll Please*

As a reminder from where we started I'll post my Jan 1 #'s on the left and my Feb 1 #'s on the right.

• Upper Arms (at bicep, relaxed):
• Left: 11"     /     10.75"
• Right: 11"     /     11"
• Waist (at belly button):
• 33"      /      28.5"    <--- Wow!!
• Waist (at narrowest point):
• 28"     /     26.25"
• Hips:
• 41.5"     /     39"
• Legs (mid-thigh, relaxed):
• Left:   23"     /     21.75"
• Right:  23"     /     21.75"
• Waist to Hip Ratio:
• .67      /      .67
• Weight:
• 152.4     /   145

Here are Mark's numbers....

• Upper Arms (at bicep, relaxed):
• Left: 13.5"     /     13"
• Right: 14"     /     13.5"
• Waist (at belly button):
• 34"      /      31"
• Waist (at narrowest point):
• 33"     /     31"
• Hips:
• 39"     /     38"
• Legs (mid-thigh, relaxed):
• Left:   21.5"     /     21.5"
• Right:  22"     /     21"
• Waist to Hip Ratio:
• .85      /      .81
• Weight:
• 170.4     /   159.6

I must say that I am actually legitimately happy with that!! As much as I complained the other day about being 145 instead of 143 at the end of the month that number is a bit skewed.  I have put on muscle for sure.  The inches don't lie though.  :) 

Where would I like to be as a goal? 

• Arms = I am ok with this.  I am pretty skinny on the top half of my body, if anything this might increase as I get "Crossfit arms."
• Waist = @ the narrowest part maybe 24" or 25" and @ the natural waist I think 26" or so would be a goal to shoot for
• Hips = my problem area for sure...maybe 36"?  I will not be losing all of this because I have to face the fact that I have a booty.
• Legs = 20" or so? 
• Weight = 140ish

So, to get there I need goals for February:
1) Weigh under 143
2) Get my guy-style pushup
3) Add at least 10 lbs to all of my lifts
4) Do Fran again in under 7 mins with 40lb thrusters and a smaller band than before
5) Do Zumba & Yoga on Sundays

Today I cheated a little bit at lunch because I just needed to get it out of my system.  I went to Buono Beef to get the buffalo ranch chicken salad - which comes with black beans, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, corn, and little torilla strips.  I asked for it without corn, but I decided that the rest of the stuff was ok for today.  It was delicious and totally hit the spot.  Back on the wagon tomorrow. :)

Sadly, I am not lifting tonight.  I started feeling like I was hit by a bus at work today and was just driving home exhausted.  I need another rest day and to go to bed early.  Before I sign off and let Mark take this over I just want to thank everyone again for this month's encouragement and interest.  We had 1100+ hits on the blog which far exceeded my expectations for the month.  :)