Definitely Getting Stronger

I feel my body getting stronger. I have been abstaining from eating sugar since April 18th, and it's been almost 3 months since I started weight training with ChaLean Extreme. The transformation in my body is amazing.

I have been using SparkPeople.com consistently to log my weight, food (calories and macro-nutrient information, with a keen eye on protein), and fitness. I've been tracking my exercise minutes, and my monthly goal (which I've been making) is at least 1,000. I have a goal of 10,000 minutes for the whole year (I didn't start tracking until April) and I'm nearing 7,000 right now.

I have another family visit trip coming up, NY this time, and I'm confident that, like last month, I will be able to refrain from eating behaviors that sabotage my success. There's just too much at stake now (I feel GREAT!) for me to throw it all away.

I'll be away from home for a month, from September 21st until October 19th, including a trip to Canada with my husband.

When I take my stats next month I will take new pictures, I think there's a noticeable difference in how I look compared to my beginning picture.

Month 4 Stats

This last month went by so fast! Despite visiting with family in Florida for 2 weeks I managed to keep my exercise routine (to some extent) and not gain any weight! In fact, I remained sugar-free the entire time and lost another 1.5lbs; I'm thrilled! I'm now on the LEAN phase of the ChaLean Extreme program, and after buying heavier weights I'm definitely feeling challenged again. I'm getting better on the cardio workouts, but they are still very challenging! Lots of plyometrics, intervals and drills. But best of all is the way I feel. I feel good whatever I do. Cleaning, playing with my nephews and nieces, jogging, doing calisthenics, even working, as my back is getting stronger and the pain I used to have from sitting all day is gone!

Here are my numbers for the last month, and the running total below:

Weight: 127lb (down 1.5lb)
Body Fat: 28% (down 1%)
Chest: 32.5" (down 0.5")
Waist: 26.5" (no change)
Hips: 38.5" (down 0.5")
Thighs: 22"(no change)

Total so far: down 10lb, 6%, 7.5"