This losing weight thing has been like baking with Molasses. If you haven’t had the privileged of working with the substance I’ll break it down for you. It’s thick, it’s slow moving, messy, but the results of those molasses crinkle cookies are soooo good. Except when they show up on your thighs. I have literally been caught jumping up and down in the grocery aisle to see if there are any jars left on the upper shelf. I know no shame.

So last time I went back to my Dr…who I know I’ve called a little crazy, but I got to admit he’s been nothing but a blessing to me, and he won some major points. I told him the weight loss was going slow and he didn’t question me or treat me like someone with an eating disorder. I know how doctors treat those patients b/c I have had to play them for bed-side manner training in a teaching hospital in D.C. It is offensive when you are a normal person who is asking for doctoral help in achieving HEALTHY weight loss to appease the standards of acting weights. Ay ay ay. Hello! I’m trying to avoid starvation, injuring my body, and generally unhealthy quick fixes. As I have stated to others if I can’t achieve the acting standards using healthy/safe weight loss options then I will simply NEVER become that weight and be proud of the health status I do achieve. So the goal is simple folks. Lose as much weight with proper nutrition and exercise. I also will state, again, that were I not an actor I would be very happy with my weight right now. My only concern would be that I’ve heard it’s better to get back down to pre-pregnancy weight before getting pregnant with your next child. So that’s my only other goal with the weight loss. My self-esteem is doing pretty well these days.

Anyway, as I said DR. S. was awesome and immediately pulled some material for me to look at and follow. He put me on a strict 4 day only diet that said I should lose 7-10lbs on. I was to follow it up with a Low Sugar diet (stricter then paleo/primal) for 2 more weeks. If I didn’t lose the weight during that 4 days he would know I had a metabolic blocker of some form. I ended up losing 6.4lbs on it. Enough that he wasn’t too worried about me. I gained 3lbs back instantly, but have gone to the gym twice this week (we are down to one car so I can only go in the evenings) and have upped my cardio to 45min-1hr doing HIGH interval training on the elliptical - losing another .5lb. So far so great!

So the plan the doctor gave me is to finish the low sugar diet (although I’ll have to extend it a few days b/c we’re going to the beach this weekend and I WILL be eating ice cream once there!) and then switch back to primal for 2 weeks, and then repeat the 4 day diet, 2 week low sugar, and 2 week primal pattern until I’m back to my goal weight. It feels really good to have a plan.  Once I get my weight where I want it the next step will be to insure that I’ve reversed my insulin resistance.

So the stats are this:

I weighed in at 148.8 this morning!! 15lbs lost!

Yo.

That’s to make people like my brother feel welcomed here.

I don’t know why  I just did that, but it felt right.

You know what else feels right? Being 2lbs lighter. Heck yes. That’s right so I’m 152.1 lbs. I’ve skipped a week writing to you so that means it’s about a lb. a week. Slow, yet steady, yet…so slow. So in theory I have 17 more weeks of this. I’m sure it will get more tough, in fact, I think it’s getting there. I’m trying to vary my workouts some to keep from plateauing. BUT I am figuring out how to curve my sweet MONSTER CRAVINGS. It turns out that usually, I just want the taste – so a bite or two and I’m great! Except when it comes to my chocolate avocado pudding – which my guests have agreed that we may need to re-name it something awesome like Hungarian Chocolate ganache. Either way, it hits the spot and I can eat a full size portion of it.  So, like, I said, I’m learning how to eat the sweets and still lose, although I probably need to still be stricter if I want to move along faster.

P.S. I’ve been watching the Revolution on occasion and some of the workouts on there are pretty great. Let me put this in perspective for you. I did P90x’s ab ripper – which is 15 minutes long. It’s hard. I did this 5 min workout off the Revolution – and I was just as sore. That’s more my style. I like it.

Anyway, I’ve lost a few inches too. One surprising place: my calf is smaller. So are my hips. If only my waist was smaller. Shmeh.

Welcome back, self discipline. Or should I say, way to trick your taste buds and be a generally sneaky dieter! Or something really, really clever.

Yes, back on track. Weight: 153.8. I think that’s about 2lbs down from last week. It’s a weight loss, is the point, and I’m officially 10lbs lighter. Measurements are about the same. Size 12 pants are generally loose and causing chafing. Chafing never felt so good! My trusty brown belt since high school (which I bought on the larger side then) I went from wearing it on the last hole (make the belt as big as possible) to now 2 more holes in. Internal high-five. And Stud says he can totally tell there is less back fat. Flattering, but with one eyebrow raised.

I’ve discovered (and re-discovered) some more yummy primal recipes. Stud says I’ve really stepped up my game and is loving the food. If people need recipes, I’ve got some killer ones. At least I think so.

Cheats! So when I cheat I want FAT. Fat and sugar. Hence ice cream, milk shakes, hot fudge…chocolate…or I want salty like chocolate chip cookie dough. And really those are my cravings. And when I crave it’s vicious. I was proud of myself for ignoring a blizzard craving one night (although it was really consuming me – which is embarrassing), but then we went out the next night and got Mini blizzards which I shared mine with The Admiral, so  I didn’t consume the whole thing – but it totally hit the spot. And then I was good for the rest of the week. So I’m thinking if I can just do something about that one major crave day and keep the carbs reasonable (like getting a mini and not eating the whole thing – which was surprisingly easy to do) then I’m gold. Hence weight loss this week I think. SO, yes, cheats were really just the mini blizzard and a handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips. And it was great.

Anyway, all that to say that I got on Pinterest and looked up primal chocolate desserts. Picked a Chocolate Avocado pudding, made it, and it was surprisingly awesome. It’s SO rich and totally hits the spot – especially with some chopped up chocolate on top and some strawberries!!! OH my gosh!! Amazing. 1 Avocado makes 4 servings – it’s so rich. Trust me on this one – it’s legitimately good. Plus nothing is more satisfying then eating something you REALLY want to eat and not feeling guilty about it. Plus it’s super easy to make. Although, I recommend waiting till the avocado is ripe – I was a little over zealous and it did affect the texture slightly.

Doctor Update:

Got my lab results back and it was satisfying. The short version is that my adrenal system is wickity-wack, but not worse case scenario. I’m burning carbs fine (who knew?!) but I’ve become insulin resistant to some degree (explains why drinking 2 sugary drinks and serving of fries causes a 2lb weight gain). I was severely  low in vitamin C and calcium (hence cavities). And my DHEA levels are c-c-c-razy. Thankfully cortisol was fine and my organs seem to be good, except my liver isn’t detoxing me properly. So I’m on Vitamin C twice a day, a multi vitamin, 2 sprays 3x a day, a calcium vitamin, and this Adrenal support  supplement 2x a day. I go back next Monday for another check up – I guess to make sure the supplements are doing what they claim to do. Oh I also need to drink above the 64oz of water a day – or we need to get a new water filtering system. Anyway, this all explains why I’ve had so many ailments since the birth of The Admiral. Glad to finally be on the mend.

So this week was a bummer. I put weight on. I added half to a full pound. Not ideal. I did add weights into my work out, but doubt that was the issue as I went 5 days this week. I think I’m having severe issues breaking down sugar/starches. I haven’t been in to see the doctor in a few weeks due to illnesses and his schedule – so hopefully friday I’ll get some answers and whatever supplements I need to get my Adrenal gland functioning properly.

I’m feeling the pressure to lose weight from my acting agency. They very clearly told me I need to lose 20-30lbs. I will say, up front, that my body image is not a bad one. I’m pretty pleased with where I’m at in general, but it’s true, my weight is an issue in acting. I’m not skinny or heavy enough – I’m in that terrible in between and the pressure is to go thinner. I would be less discouraged, though, if I was able to lose weight like most other people.

The good news is that my hips are measuring smaller. Everything else is literally the same. So it’s not a complete waste of a week by any means.

My diet has been about the same as past weeks. The only new things I made this week were chili and chicken salad.

My cheats were: rice crispy treat, fries (which I didn’t finish), and the equivalent of 2 cans of sugary beverages (sweet tea, and punch at a baby shower — I didn’t trust the water source otherwise I would have consumed water – cop out – maybe, but I really hate bad tasting water). OH and Stud, the Admiral, and I split a m&m choc blizzard on Leap day.

So the goal is to buckle down this week and try to add in extra workouts if possible.

Woah. I’ve been Primal for a month. Win.

By the way, I ate at Red Robin last night and ordered the gaucamoli burger in a lettuce wrap and it was EXCELLENT. It felt really good eating something I really wanted to eat and then not feeling guilty since I wasn’t cheating. So check out Red Robin.

STATS! Thanks to a hefty bout of food poisoning or stomach bug I’m offically *drum rollllllll*

154.6 LBS.

That’s almost 10 lbs gone in a month and by far the lowest I’ve been since having The Admiral. My size 12 pants are loose – I may be able to pull them off without unzipping and such – wait, that’s an affirmative – obviously I wouldn’t do that in public. I was wearing my jeggings yesterday and had to keep hiking them up. Win.

Although loosing 2 lbs this week (I was even less during the stomach plague), my measurements are pretty much the same except for my arm – which is half an inch smaller. Not exactly the place I’d love to see the weight loss, but beggers can’t be choosers and I’m a’beggin’. The best part is: I’m feeling like myself again – likeing what I see in the mirror, more confident…proud to be seen with my the hot Stud and my adorable kid. It’s nice to feel like I belong.

Food was spotty this week since I was pretty sick.

Breakfasts: same as past weeks. Yogurt and banana on sick days at best.

Snacks: same as past weeks

Lunch: left overs and salad

Dinners: Burger wrapped in lettuce with side salad (Red Robin – so good!!), carb-free pizza, Shepherd’s pie, some crazy soup Stud concocted up (It was not primal since it had wheat noodles in it). Pork tenderloin, roasted butternut squash, kale chips, various other veggies.

Cheats: Those darn dark chocolate Acai berries (thank goodness we finished them yesterday), 1 shared rookie milk-shake from Red Robin (it’s really just a vehicle to get hot fudge to my mouth – which I would eat by itself if people wouldn’t look at me funny – yes, hold all the other items). I drank fruit and regular V8 Juice the a few days of sickness as it was pretty much the only thing I was consuming. 1/2 a slice of gluten free chocolate cake (no icing).

I got to the gym (I think) 3 times this past week. Maybe only 2. Again, I was pretty gross this week with the stomach plague.

I imagine I’m going to have to start being stricter to keep the weight loss up, but thankfully, the most tempting things in my house are gone.

Well, the stats are not going to wow you this week, well, that is until you look at my cheats. Apparently, Valentines Day equates in my head – eat chocolate and drink wine all week – doesn’t it for you too? Let me tell you, my heart is thanking me for the all the antioxidants I flooded it with this week. I do take comfort that I consumed less then the average college student does in a weekend though.

Anyway, the facts are this: I lost .2 pounds. Don’t miss that crucial period. I, personally, think it’s awesome that I not only did NOT gain weight, but managed to still have a loss (any loss is greater then no loss), especially when you find out I only went to the gym once this past week (oh and a brisk walk around an entire block in DC trying to get to play on time – in heels…that’s got to count for something).

So the measurements are the same this week. I’m ok with that. Stud says I’m looking thinner, that’s all that matters. I think I fit a solid size 10 at Old Navy (I wore an 8 pre-preg – and can squish myself into it with less muffin Majesty occurring then before).

What went into my MOUTH this week:

Breakfast: crustless quiche (egg, milk, cheese, spinach — The Admiral likes the quiche – which is great b/c he’s eating sporadically these days). Eggs, bacon, yogurt (I think I need to eat yogurt daily – new goal). Boiled egg, grapefruit (no sugar and I enjoyed it).

Lunch: Leftovers, salads, Tuna salad (tuna, mayo, dijon mustard).

Snacks: Boiled egg, cheese, yogurt (small dollop of honey)

Beverages: Coffee with half/half.

Dinners: Carb free pizza (delish!), Bun-less burger, meatloaf (no breadcrumbs), Chicken Marbella (made with a whole chicken), Pork tenderloin, salad, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes (I had probably less then a 1/4 cup), squash/fennel, snap peas, green bean casserole (home made fried onions), broccoli, various other veggies…I don’t remember.

Cheats: On valentines day: Chic-fil-a sandwich (no bun) with veggie toppings, fries (shared them at least!!), shared chocolate milkshake with cookie crumbs in it, 2 glasses of Sweet Red wine (I guess that’s technically not a cheat according to Primal), strawberries dipped in our homemade chocolate (semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream). The rest of the week: 4 glasses of white zinfandel wine, one helping of chocolate covered strawberries, and then far too many dark chocolate covered acai and blueberries (which are technically primal…but not when eaten in excess – btw you can find those at Costco. You’re welcome).

It probably helped that 2 days this week I had to avoid certain foods and salt for my metabolic test for the doctor. But considering how much I cheated and how little I exercised, I am thrilled that there was even a glimpse of a loss. So I count this week as not a waist.

Thankfully, we are all healthy this week, so I will be able to get to the gym more (already went today!). I’m eager to see what happens if I make it 5 days this week.

I also fed 3 different couples Primal dishes this weekend (hence the excess wine and dark chocolate consumption) and they were all quite pleased with the meal and were pleased when they heard how tasty primal was.

When I blogged about P90X I mentioned how the second week there is typically a “slump” where weight loss is less then it had been the previous week. I expected the same for this nutrition plan (it doesn’t seem fair to call a diet when it’s achievable and rather enjoyable), and I was delighted that it wasn’t the case.

Without further ado here are the stats:

1. Weight: 156.9.
2. Weight loss for the week: 3.1lbs!
3. Waist: -1 inch
4. Hips: -.5
5. Neck (since measuring in Dec): -1.5
6. Thigh: -.5 inch
7. Arm: – .25 inch
8. Total inches lost this week: 3.75 inches

I don’t know about you, but numbers like this are phenomenal for me. To have the weight come off so easily after working so hard for it and watching so many other new mom’s not seem to struggle with it…well, it’s just a joy. For so long I thought I wasn’t trying hard enough, didn’t have enough self discipline, etc. Now I can be proud of the efforts I’ve put into my journey. I just can’t get over how EASY it is to lose this weight!

So let’s go over my exercise for the week and food.

Exercise consisted of a few light walks – I hardly consider those a workout. One trip to the gym where I ran 5 min walked 1min for a mile – my knee was hurting so I didn’t want to push it – then did 30+min on the elliptical in fat burning heart rate – followed with weight training. Sunday I ran/walked (1min/1.15min) a 5k in the FREEZING COLD. The water bottle I carried as I ran literally froze on it. Yes, Froze.

Food for the week:

Breakfast: Egg with Bacon, Cheese, and Sausage Quiche; Eggs, bacon, Sausage.

Lunch: Tuna salad, left overs…I don’t know, I’m watching Downton Abbey while I write this so my brain is foggy. haha.  Salad from Chipotle

Dinner: Pot Roast, Chicken Red Curry, currywurst, marinated chicken, kale chips, sweet potatoes, cabbage, carrots, etc. salad.

Cheats: A few fries, Bionade (lemonade brewed like beer – non alcoholic), 1 white wine, a small serving of apple mac&cheese (so good!!), 2 homemade milkshakes made with whole organic milk and chocolate ice cream, 1 reisin, 1 chocolate milk, a bite of carrot cake, small serving of brown rice with curry chicken. 2 pieces of potato bread and 1 cup of orange juice (for my saliva test I had to consume this).

There may have been other cheats, but that’s all I remember.

So let me reiterate…My workouts are far less then before and I occasionally cheat…and I’m still losing weight. Amazing.

I went to the chiropractor on friday. It was intense. I was there for 3 hours! My back, jaw, and knee feel better. He agreed that he though I had adrenal fatigue and has me taking a few vitamin K supplements that are supposed to help with memory and feeling overwhelmed occasionally – kids dosage. I completed my saliva samples yesterday and will mail them today…and will continue to see him till we get this fixed. He was very pleased with my diet change!

As you saw on facebook, if we’re friends, which let’s be honest, is probably the only way you know about this blog, unless you googled me that is (you lurker you), I’ve decided to conduct an experiment by going Primal. I’m using this website as a general guideline: www.marksdailyapple.com if you’d like to learn more about the diet. The short version: Meat. Lots of it. Veggies – all you want (minus corn, peas, etc), Healthy fats – pig out!, seeds, some fruit, some potatoes/wild rice/sweet potato in moderation. I have included dairy, coffee, and the occasional dark chocolate/red wine in my version. I also make exceptions for some condiments from time to time. So I’m not as “hard core” as some Primal eaters out there, but I respect and admire them.

The Why: I originally, suspected that my inability to lose any weight, despite fairly healthy eating habits and a very good exercise routine (Do we not remember the P90X journey?), was due to an insulin issue, since the symptoms seem to match Insulin Resistance to a degree. However after talking to my dad, my sister-in-law’s very helpful packet of healthy info, and some research on my own, I’m fairly confident it’s not an insulin issue, but rather Adrenal Fatigue/Distress. All of which makes sense when looking at the past year and how my body typically responds to stress. I’m very grateful that emotionally/mentally I’ve done very well with stress over the years, my lot in life is that my body, however, simply shuts down. Frankly, I’d take that over feeling anxious/panicked any day.

I started this diet weighing 163. It wasn’t even – there was a point something something but I don’t remember the number – either way not 164. Over the course of the last week I’ve weighed as little as 158.4, but as of this morning weighed in at 160. Please note that yesterday was the Superbowl. So a 3lb weight loss is nothing to sneeze at! I’m thrilled at this instant result and obviously motivated.

What did I eat:

• Breakfasts: eggs and bacon or sausage. Whatever fruit Rowen didn’t finish at breakfast if Studmuffin wasn’t here to eat it. Crust-less quiche with spinach, bacon, sausage.
• Lunches: Chicken Salad (chicken, mayo, curry) on lettuce. Leftovers.
• Snacks: Cheese. Sunflower Seeds. Yogurt with small amount of honey and strawberries (AHmazing). Pickle. Coffee with cream.
• Dinners: Butternut Squash soup (Ham, navy beans), Yogurt chicken, Ham, Potato/Ham soup, Porkchops in a sauce, Steak, Salad, sweet potato fries, Kale Chips, Brussel sprouts,  carrots, cauliflower, Sugar Snap Peas, butternut squash…etc.

What I ate that I should not have eaten:

• 3 or 4 Tall Vanilla Lattes from Starbucks —- I had a gift card!!
• Chocolate Passion Fruit Tart – it was my grandmother’s birthday on Friday – I ate part of it the first night, part of the the second and threw away the rest. Portion control, people.
• Pretty sure I ate at least 2 Reisens.
• 1 strawberry dipped in chocolate, one piece of banana dipped in chocolate, a couple of dark chocolate covered almonds, a handful of BBQ fritos, a hand full of sweet potato chips (super yummy!). OH and a Gluten Free Brownie with Chocolate icing…(This is the Superbowl cheating).
• Some juice but mostly to help over power the taste of my multivitamin – it’s a bit strong.
• I want to say I had at least 2 amaretto sour’s too – maybe less. My drink of choice.

SO I obviously wasn’t perfect, but I felt ok about all my decisions and more often found that the cheats weren’t that satisfying – except the Vanilla Lattes – they were very satisfying. I think if I had cheated with Popcorn that would have been more pleasing. Although I did really enjoy the fruit dipped in chocoate and DID want to eat more. And this lighter workout routine was great for the busy/carless/sick baby week I had! Sure beats working out to P90X every night…

Measurements were taken back in Dec. so since then I have lost:

An inch in my waist, 2.5 inches on my hips, 1.5 inch on my thigh, and a tiny loss on my arms. Pretty impressive.

Obviously, this diet is working so I will stick with it to finish losing the baby weight and then adjust from there. I’m going to a chiropractor on Friday who treats Adreanal Fatigue, so we’ll see where that goes as well. Either way, it’s nice to FINALLY see progress and get some much desired answers.

The best part is I really don’t mind this diet. I think it’s much easier then P90X. I am enjoying all the food I’m making. I’m not as hungry and my cravings are less. So far so good. I’m sleeping better too…a first in a very, very long time.

Next week: Preparation for my first and 5K!

Lies. I don’t love it so much, rather we took too many rest days so we felt obligated to repeat the week. So now we are on week 11 (but 12). I feel at this point my ability to change drastically is over and will be happy if we do most of the workouts each week. Or even 30 min of a workout. At this point maintaining my strength is a greater interest then adding muscle. Stud, however, is still eager to keep pushing it. Oh right, he’s a man. Thank you for the reminder. At least we worked out during Biggest Loser yesterday – I mean if they can do it – so can I. I still think they’re getting more sleep then me.

I could go for more sleep in my life. I almost think that’s more important then working out. By the by! I’m going to an endocrinologist soon. A couple of people who’s opinion I value think that I should go since I’m going on 8.5 months cycle free still…um, which is awesome for convenience sake, but usually as soon as you start supplementing your baby that changes – and I started that at 2.5 weeks post baby…so something is off regardless. And the more I read about thyroid issues the more I think I have one. Why? B/c one symptom is brittle nails and I have never had brittle nails EVER. In fact my nails would make P90X look like a wimp…that is until having a baby and now they break ALL the time. So yes, maybe I’m just hormonally unbalanced or something but either way the doctor should be able to test all of that. Let’s be honest. I’m just looking for an answer. I really don’t feel too bad though – although this is often the case. I really never realize how poor off I am till I get whatever the issue is fixed.

But let’s talk about P90X. This final set of workouts is kind of fun since we do the first session and then follow it with the next session workouts. Since we hadn’t done the first sessions in 4 weeks it was pretty impressive to see how much we improved. I can now do 40 pushups (on my knees) which is 3 times as much then when I started. So, yeah. I’ve built some serious muscle.

So here are the last couple of stats for you!

Week 10 (first time) and week 10 (second time) will be in the bold:

Weight: 161.3 162. Fat. 32.2% 32.2%. Waist: 32 32.5. Hips: 40.5 40. Thigh: 25.25 25.25. Arm: 11.75 11.5.

So even though their was a gain in weight this last week, my fat percentage stayed the same and I lost inches, despite gaining a bit in my waist. Which is ironic b/c I spent all week wearing the belly band which is supposed to SHRINK the waist…so I guess that isn’t worth keeping up. I honestly think I should have used that band though as soon as I gave birth AND I think it’s too big for me now. I should have bought my pre-pregnancy size since that’s my goal. I think I’m going to go nap now.

I’m sorry I’m getting lazy about posting. There just doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day, now that I’m addicted to Jericho on Netflix. I find myself thinking about how I would survive a nuclear apocalypse (which I wouldn’t considering my proximity to DC) and, of course, trying to figure out who’s behind the one in the show. It’s got some delightfully cheesy acting as well. In fact we are so into this show that we’re no longer working out to the dvd’s of P90X but following the workouts through the book and watching the show at the same time – which is making for more pleasant workouts. PLUS it feels like we’re getting ourselves in shape for survival. Every now and then Stud and I have to remind each other that the apocalypse is just on the tv show…we are that into it. I’ve even forsaken Design Star for it. Designing seems so superficial compared to learning how to hunt now!

Anyway, we are having trouble sticking to the workout routines. Forget the diet. We still aspire to eat healthy, and really actually are still eating quite healthy. But every night it’s the same old, “What work out is it? Can we switch it for something else…or do half??” The time it’s taking up is incredible and both Stud and I are eager for shorter workouts simply for getting our evenings back. By the time we finish eating/putting the baby down, working out, and doing laundry it’s often close to midnight and then one of us has to get up with the Admiral at 7am…so it can be tiring. Especially, b/c the Admiral thinks he’s too old for naps – yesterday he took 1 nap. ONE NAP for less then an hour. Plus I’d really like to take up knitting again soon. I hear of my friends who are moms with babies my ages and they’re finishing quilts! I can’t do anything with my main tubby squeeze since he’s so hands on and mobile. I don’t know if I’m very good at giving myself permission to do other things while he’s playing either. Plus I think we need to do some better baby proofing.

Either way. Time is an issue. I did see some family members we haven’t seen in a while and they were noting how good my arms, thighs, and face were looking. In fact they said all of that looked like it was back to pre-pregnancy (which it is according to my numbers…maybe my thighs are still a bit bigger but not by much). My sister even returned my size 8 pants (old Navy brand) and said she bet I could fit into them now. I was dubious but tried them on and COULD indeed button them. But I had an incredibly lucsious muffin top which I was afraid would make too many bakeries in town have a complex. But it was very exciting to be closer to fitting in them.

By the by, my thyroid is tragically normal. So no clear answer on my non shrinking stomach, weight numbers, and lack of milk. I went off my meds for a few days to see if that would affect things but lost so much milk so fast that I went back on. I’ll go off when we are ready to wean.

Last week’s numbers:

Weight: 162.2, Fat: 32.2%, Waist: 32, Hips: 40.25, Thigh: 25.25, Arms: 11.5.

So small weight gain but with minimal change in fat percentage so I’m guessing muscle – probably b/c it was a rest week so muscle had time to build. No change in waist, small change in hips (lower!), gain in thigh, no change in arm.

Not bad. I’m eager to try Turbo Fire next.