Saturday, January 28, 2017

21 Days Done!!! Before and After pics and mesurements

I DID IT!!!! HOLY CRAP I DID IT!!!  My goal was to complete the 21 day fix. I assigned no weight loss goal to this, I just wanted to finish what I started and i did. While there were a couple cheats here and there I completed the full 21 day fix. Working out EVERYDAY! Drinking my Shakeology EVERYDAY! Having to meal prep up to two times a week.

Some things I noticed during the process was I was getting stronger. The first week I used no weights, 2nd week I used light weights and this last week I used the combo of light and heavy as they advise and thought I may even need slightly heavier weights for certain exercises.

The scale only shows a total loss of 6.7 lbs. That is about 2 lbs a week.  However 5 of these pounds were lost in my first week.  I was excited when the first week resulted in a 5 lbs loss but then when the next two weeks only totaled 1.7. I was seriously bummed.  I was starting to wonder, I felt like I just was not getting the results I wanted and yet I was putting in a ton of work.  I was getting frustrated starting thinking maybe this wasn't working. But in week 3 I started to notice my clothing fitting differently and was excited to feel that difference but very confused as to what was causing it because the scale wasn't showing any progress.  And here is where the importance of before pictures and measurements come into play.  If it wasn't for this I would not be as excited as I am.  Honestly I would probably not even be happy with my results.

I put on the same shorts, shirt and even sports bra as I wore for my before pictures and here is the reason you are all on this post to see the after pictures.



                                                      Before                        21 Days later



I lost a total of 9.5 inches!

     Before                     21 Days later

Chest:  47 3/4 in           46 1/4
Waist:  43 1/2 in            40 1/2
Hips:   49 1/2 in            47 3/4
R Bi:   14 1/2                13 1/2
L Bi:   14 3/4                 14 1/4
R Th:  25 3/4                25 
L Th:  24 1/4                24 
R Cal: 15                     14 1/2
L Cal: 15 1/4                15


Another thing I witnessed was the effect this had on my heart.  Before I started the 21 Day fix my Resting heart rate was between 85-87 BPM and now just 20 days later I am at a resting heart rate of 74. It is really strange to be able to witness your heart get stronger and healthier.



I am still so shocked by the fact that these pictures only reflect 6.7 lbs of weight loss.  I am very happy with my results and was excited to share them.  I can't wait to see what the next round of the 21 day fix brings!!  If this is something your interested in trying let me know and we can work together to achieve our goals!

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