Progress

 

It's been eight weeks since I returned from my Mexico trip.  Since that time I've been working out 5-6 days per week.  Lifting with progressive overload, and I have made progress.  From zero pull-ups to five.  (I keep thinking of that show "Boots" -- yay, now I can join the Marines.)  Cardio with spin bike, running, and kettlebell.  Lot's of walking.  I'm eating 1500-1600 calories a day, so probably a 500 calorie deficit.  Carefully weighing and measuring my food.  I'm generally hitting my protein target of 130 grams per day.  Intermittent fasting and drinking kombucha.  I've been consistent over the eight weeks.  OMG, what else can I possibly do?  I guess a gym and trainer, that would be the next level for me.

Where am I after eight weeks?  I've lost about 1 kg.  I'm at 75 kg and a BMI of 25.2.  Waist measurement reduced by 1 inch.  Definitely have added muscle mass....I can see and feel it.  This started out as a plan to lose some weight over a few months, and has become an obsession.  If I stay at the same weight, but reduce my waist measurement and add muscle mass, I'm happy with that.

The real test is what does my bf say?  Will he notice a big difference?  If he says no change, I'm going to beat him.