I know I should take my measurements each month. But I have to admit I love the big dramatic drops when I wait 3-4 months before breaking out the measuring tape. I’ve lot 9.5 inches since mid March!
That’s the great news. The awesome news is that despite my 4-month plateau, my body was still changing for the better. The not so good news is that despite 2 years of building good, healthy habits, I allowed that blasted scale set the rules of engagement. During my plateau I paid too much attention to those stubborn scale readings. I know better than that…Ugh!
Lesson learned (again!). Time to move on and do better next time. Now, on to the numbers.
Dot’s Weight Loss Measurements
| Date | Chest | Upper Arm | Waist | Hips | Thigh |
| June 27, 2012 | 48″ | 17″ | 53″ | 57″ | 35″ |
| March 8, 2013 | 46.5″ | 16″ | 47″ | 53″ | 29″ |
| April 23, 2013 | 45″ | 15.5″ | 44″ | 53″ | 27″ |
| Aug. 13, 2013 | 45″ | 14.5″ | 44″ | 52″ | 27″ |
| Sept. 16, 2013 | 45″ | 14.5″ | 43″ | 50.5″ | 27″ |
| Jan. 4, 2014 | 44″ | 15″ | 43.5″ | 50″ | 25″ |
| March 11, 2014 | 42″ | 14″ | 42″ | 49″ | 27″ |
| July 29, 2014 | 40.5″ | 13″ | 42″ | 45.5″ | 23.5″ |
| Total Inches Lost | 7.5″ | 4″ | 11″ | 11.5″ | 11.5″ |
I thought I saw my most dramatic changes these last few months in my hips and thighs. Turns out I was right. I lost 3.5 inches in both areas. I continue to lose fat in my chest and saw some movement in my arms too. Nothing happened with my waist these last few months.
Perhaps a 30-day core challenge is in my future!