First, I want to thank my wonderful friend and fellow blogger, Mrs K for giving me a wonderful blog award.
I will treat it more as a great person award, because let's face it...I'm not as talented as I'd like to be on blogging, LOL!! Either way, a wonderful person gave this to me, so I am quite honored!
So I had an idea to make the last quarter of this year a serious one regarding weight loss. I know I will have some challenges especially with the holidays coming up, but I want to experience going through everyday with God and fitness on the brain, lol. I want to see how my body, mind and attitude will change if I apply myself to this process every step of the way.
**That was the end of my draft--short, huh? Anyway, here are my thoughts now (Oct 24)**
So, clearly, I didn't kick off the "Q4 Burn." But it is not too late! I just celebrated my 28th birthday (Oct 20) and I decided to really lengthen it to the the "Before 30 Burn." I know it is quite reasonable to lose over
My brother and sister-in-law purchased a great scale that measures weight, body fat, bone mass and water for my birthday. My scale refused to weigh me since last month (only giving 0.0), so it was a perfect gift. :-) I decided to use it today with all its body analyzing awesomeness, here were my results:
312 lb
57.6% body fat
24.9% muscle
39.5% water
3% bone
Now, I know it's not completely accurate, but it's what I have and I'll work with it! :-)
My weight is not too bad considering I haven't really been trying the last month.
Body Fat is bittersweet because no one wants to see that over half of their body weight is attributed to fat, however it also means if I maintain the same proportion of muscle mass and lose the body fat, I really only have about 100lbs to lose, not 160 or so. I figure this because 57.6% of my current weight is about 179lbs. If I want to be about 25% body fat by my 30th b-day, then I would have 32.6% of body fat to lose...which is 102 lbs of my current weight. My math is probably flawed somehow, but I'm in a good mood because of this and I won't mess it up by trying to fix it. :-D
Muscle--I build it so easily, it's not even funny. I've determined my brothers and I have a mesomorph body type. We gain weight and muscle easily, but we can lose it easily too! It's just a matter of staying active. I know this because both of my brothers are athletes and not obese. I was pretty athletic in high school--you know, when I was doing athletic things, LOL...not so much now, but I'm changing that! I'm pretty certain that if I'm diligent every single day, that I can lose this weight by my 29th birthday, but I'm not by any means an arrogant person...I will humble myself and know mistakes will be made, so that's why I have my end goal of my 30th b-day.
Water--I've read the importance of your body being a certain water percentage, but I'm not sure why and what percentage. I will have to read more about it.
Bone--I guess this will always be the same right? I think I've stopped growing. I mean, I grew 2 inches in college and just recently learned I grew another inch since then...so I'm officially 5'9. I think I'm done. LOL
I know this has been a super long post, but that's what has been on my mind lately. :-) I'll make it a point to blog on my off workout days (like today).
*In my bible study this morning, I came across the verse that inspired this blog and my weight loss (and made me start up again after a month-long hiatus!):
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. --Psalm 139:14 NIV
xOxxOOXXooOOXX,
Melissa
Hey Sis!
ReplyDeleteI think the blog was a great choice! We are happy you like the scale. I think about you all the time, wondering if you are eating right and working out. So, now I have the ability to keep track of your progress. I have faith that you will not only make it to you goal weight but beyond. Eating right will become a lifestyle and I agree that we need to have these healthy habits in order to pass them on to our children. I love you so much, and I'm here for you when you need me.
XOXOxxOOxx,
Sheila
Thanks Sheila! :-) Big X, little o, lol.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! Don't worry about the math of it all. Our bodies really are fearfully and wonderfully made. When I was giving birth, the best advice the doula gave me was to not do birthing math. She said that just because it took me 12 hours to get to 7 cm, it didn't mean I'd wait another 6-8 hours to give birth. And boy, was she right! I had Owen within 3 hours. My point! My point is that weight loss is the same. Sometimes we lose weight quickly without trying as hard as we thought we should have, and other times, we work so hard for maybe a pound. Ever seen Biggest Loser? Anyways, you are so driven and dedicated to whatever you set out to do, that I know you will accomplish this and more! Congrats on the blog. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Maxine! You're right, it will happen and I won't stress over it. Thanks for reading and commenting!
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