February 2016 Progress Check-In

It's the end of the month and it's progress photo time. Below, you will find my overall progress from my first progress photos ever, as well as a comparison from the end of 2015. I didn't take progress photos in January because I was working on getting the holiday weight off and was actually UP from where I wanted to be.


Overall, I can say that I am pleased with the last 2 months of progress. I weighed in this week 2 lbs lighter than my last progress photo set. My body fat has decreased and I have maintained my lean body mass.


Now, for the struggle. As many of you know, January through now I was supposed to be on plan and doing The Master's Hammer and Chisel Challenge. I did not do well with it. I honestly believe that the program is amazing and effective for many many people, but it was not the right fit for me. I struggled so badly with fatigue and joint pain related to Hashimoto's that it was not fun for me to do at all. That being said, I have seen incredible results from friends and fellow coaches - its just not my soul mate program.


I have been faithful to my running training. I have behaved with my nutrition 90% of the time. I am now down a total of 58 lbs from my starting weight and I have reduced my body fat to 33% from 50% at the start of this journey.


For March and April, I will be doing the 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge. I invite anyone who would like to join me to do so! I will have a private group for my clients ONLY starting in April. After that, I will be back to Body Beast and "competition mode." My goal is 14% body fat and I will have to be very aggressive in order to do that for July. I do not know if it will happen. I don't know if my hanging skin is going to pull up and look presentable for a show by then, but I do know that I am going to do my best. That's what I expect from my clients and that's what I expect from myself.



 
The beginning of the journey until now!



First back photo and original before pictures compared with today. :)






December until now. I feel like I look bigger despite my weight being lower and my body fat being lower as well, but I do see more definition in my abdominals and my arms. Slow and steady, baby!








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