There Is More than One Way to Measure Success (I hope!). I've made the commitment to work hard and not weigh myself on the scale for one month (12/9). I am looking forward to not weighing myself and instead just focus on the gym and a healthy diet. I was thinking what I don't want to happen is to weigh myself on 12/9 and be disappointed if I only lose 3 pounds in 4 weeks so I decided to use another measurement to go along with the scale. I went to Target on my lunch and bought a measuring tape and when I got home I took some basic measurements. Not quite sure if I measured in the right spot but I figure as long as I measure in the same spot every time that is all that matters. Here is what it looks like:
- Waist Line 49.5 inches
- Chest 51.5 inches
- Arm 15.75 inches
- Quad 24 inches
What kind of progress will I make? On December 9th if I only lose 2 pounds but make good progress on the numbers above than I consider that a success. My initial thoughts after seeing the numbers is holy shit I have a big waist, and wow I feel like a wuss with 15.75 inch arms. Lets see what I can do in 4 weeks.
PS- 9 days until the Turkey Trot in Detroit!!!
There is definitely more than one way to measure success!! I'm doing a Turkey Trot too and just hope I can run more than I walk!
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DeleteWhere you been Joe, you haven't posted all week! I hope your getting ready for the turkey trot. I just finished the chigger chase and finished in 40 minutes....which was great for me...Woot-woot!
ReplyDeleteYep, I had family in this week so my hands were tied for a moment.
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