Month 5 Update

I just had my measurements this week and here are the results:

7/31- Start

Weight: 198 lbs
Body Fat %: 35.1
Lbs Body Fat: 69.5
Lbs Lean: 128.5


11/7- Last Measurements

Weight: 165.5 

Body Fat %: 27.5

Lbs Body Fat: 46.2

Lbs Lean: 119.3 

Total inches lost: 20

12/15- Current

Weight: 155.5 (-10 from last; -42.5 total)

Body Fat %: 25.5 (-2 from last; -9.2 total)

Lbs Body Fat: 39.6 (-6.6 from last; -29.6 total)

Lbs Lean: 115.9 (-3.4 from last; -12.6 total)

Total inches lost: 29.7

Successes: I have logged almost 100% of everything that went into my body. I also only had 3 days in the last 3 months where I ate above maintenance calories. 

I reached to of my goals: 1) to be under 27% body fat. My prize is a rug for my kitchen and 2) to not have any "cheat days for 90 days. My prize is a ceiling fan in my bedroom.   

Confessions: I did have a holiday stress freak-out where I ate a 1500 calorie surplus. I was absolutely distraught afterwards and it took five days to kick myself back into gear and to be motivated. I will be writing about this in a day or so. 

I'm in the home stretch! I only have about 4% to my goal and I would like to reach it by Valentines day. I am going to have to work really smart this holiday!

 Here's Where I started

Today

I'm super behind on my actual posts. My next blog might be posted tomorrow called, "Giving yourself a break without taking a break." It will be helpful for anyone who struggles with holiday guilt.