2015 Monthly Measurements
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January 1-March1
Neck-12 (-50")
Bust-35.5 (+1.50")
Rib cage-32" (No change)
Bicep-12.25 (+.25" flexed)
Waist at narrowest-28.5" (-1.50")
Waist at belly button-30.50" (-1.50")
Hips-39.5" (-50")
Thigh-22" (No change)
Calf-13.75 (+ .75")
Total inches (-)4 inches & (+) 2.5= net loss of 1.5 inches
Weight-131.8 lbs (-3.2lbs)
This is very interesting.I freaked out around Feb 19 because My measurements & weight all were up, as some of you know. Seems like since January I have gained some muscle. I can see that my quads are more muscular (they don't jiggle!) I can also see that I've lost some fat off my stomach. The number loss isn't dramatic but I like where I'm losing and where I'm gaining.I ate a little bit more and worked out diligently and I'm happy with my numbers. Guess I should wait until the first of the month to measure! I'm really kind of wishing I'd taken some "before" pictures, even as awful as they would be.0 -
Congrats @Sumiblue! Gaining and losing in all the right places!
I'm really liking those spreadsheets, giving me some ideas...0 -
Took my measurements on Saturday.
Current measurements (difference)
Neck: 12.5 (0)
Bust: 34 (0)
Bicep: 13 (0)
Forearm: 10.25 (0)
Waist (at narrowest point): 27.5 (0)
Waist (at belly button): 30 (0)
Hips: 41.5 (-0.25)
Thigh: 23 (+0.5)
Calf: 15 (0)
Total inches: 268
Total inches lost / gained: gain of 0.75" total
Weight: 178.4
Body Fat %: (using last bodpod reading) 28.7
Body Fat %: (using calculations) 26.1
BMI: 27.1
I'm happy to see that my hips went down, but my thighs came right back to what they were in January. Oh well. I also took 6 month progress pics. I didn't really see a difference, but two of my workout friends, who I shared the pics with, said that I looked slimmer in a couple different areas (arms, waist, and upper thighs). I guess I'll take that as a victory!0 -
Did measurements on Sunday for the first time in about 3 months, so all these numbers are differences from 10/18/14 to 3/2/15:
Waist: 34 (-2.25)
Waist at smallest: 32 (-1.25)
Hips: 41 (-2.5)
Thighs: 25.5 (-.75)
Arms: 13.25 (same, ugh!)
Calves: 16.25 (same, eh no big deal)
Chest: 36.5 (-0.5)
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 161 lbs. (-11 lbs since 10/18/14)
BMI: 28.5
Body fat %: ??0 -
Wow, I haven't measured in a while and I only check the scale once per month to make sure not gaining, but I decided to do a measurement, I will put last time I measured if I measured it, which was a couple of months ago.
neck, 12.5, same
chest, 36.5, up from 36
waist, 29, down from 29.5
navel, 33.25 down from 35
hips, 37.5 up from 37
thighs, upper left and right 22.5
thighs, lower left 18.8, lower right 18.9
calves, 14, up from 13
upper arms flexed, 12.6 left, 12.8 right (don't have comparison)
upper arms not flexed, 11.2 right 11.4 left (don't have comparison)
forearms 8.5, up from 8
wrists, 6 down from 6.5
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I have to remember to take my measurements tonight!!!0
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Bit late to this party for March, I actually didn't do any measurements last week but I averaged out with what I got today to complete the "month". Glad to see my spreadsheet has inspired some of you guys, too! ^^
So in my case it's been fairly the same all month. I re-gained and re-lost the weight from the first week of the shred over the past 2 weeks. Given how I've been eating it's not surprising. But unlike the past 3 years where February had been downright disastrous, I kept on track fairly okay! (Also, considering I'm starting my period within the next day unless my body does a weirdo, I'm also currently holding a lot of water weight which is skewing everything upwards)
Here's to an awesome March! A March towards better bodies =D *badpun tss*0 -
Height: 4' 11.5"
Waist: 43.5"
Chest: 40"
Hips: 42"
Arm: 13"
Leg: 22"
Weight: 166
Bodyfat: 37.9% (dropped a little though just using the handheld thing at gym)
BMI: 32.4 (based on weight and site calculation)
Not too bad this month. Weight is actually going down a little more than expected since last time I measured I was about 8 lbs heavier. And I changed my goal to 1 per week. I will watch and see if a slight increase could be okay (though I really need to work on that protein cause last night was a fail in that regard). Biggest loss inches wise this month was in the chest but I'm okay with that because then under bust is closer to an easier to find in most stores measurement. One day I'll have money and get to buy stuff that fits. Woot.0 -
March 14 Check In
Scale Weight: +4
Waist: +2.5
Hips: +.25
BF%: -2.10
BMI: +.75
Stomach: +.25
Left Thigh: +.25
Again, not good. Not a huge increase since January, but still not good. The scale weight is not a concern, but the inches gained troubles me, BUT at the same time BF% did go down! I reevaluated my calories and macros last month, and made the decision to stop second guessing myself. Until next month.0 -
If your body fat % went down and you are eating at a deficit it seems like the increase must be water. But I'm no expert!0
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After looking at it objectively (minus emotions), yea, you’re right. Thanks.0
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Whoa! I was feeling a little down because my weight has gone up a bit from a couple of days ago but I took my measurements-5.5 INCHES lost! And my weight is 3.4 lbs down from last month, anyway! (I made the math correction in my handwritten spreadsheet. Originally wrote 6 inches lost)
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Whoa! I was feeling a little down because my weight has gone up a bit from a couple of days ago but I took my measurements-5.5 INCHES lost! And my weight is 3.4 lbs down from last month, anyway! (I made the math correction in my handwritten spreadsheet. Originally wrote 6 inches lost)
Congrats, that's so awesome!! Definitely can't be down about that loss
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Totally AWESOME! Great achievement!0
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It is that time again. Been a month since I last measured, so here is the ones for April.
Height: 4' 11.5"
Waist: 42"
Chest: 39.5"
Hips: 40.5" (some reason my excel had 41.5 in March and here I posted 42)
Arm: 12.5"
Leg: 22"
I've also lost a little bit in my neck, which is one I haven't posted.
Weight: 161
Bodyfat: 37.9% (haven't measured since last time, maybe will in June)
BMI: 31.4 (based on web site, and nearing that 30 line, which brings overweight status closer)
Have to admit, I like when some of the measurements are slower, like chest and hips as I want that waist fluff to go the most. Not necessarily hour-glass wishes but would be nice if it was smaller than the others by even half an inch maybe. All in good time, I hope.0 -
Oops, forgot to update these at the beginning of April.
Current measurements (difference since March's measurements)
Neck: 12.5 (0)
Bust: 34 (0)
Bicep: 12.5 (-0.5)
Forearm: 10.25 (0)
Waist (at narrowest point): 27.25 (-0.25)
Waist (at belly button): 30 (0)
Hips: 41 (-0.5)
Thigh: 23 (0)
Calf: 15 (0)
Total inches: 268
Total inches lost / gained in March: loss of 1.75" total
Total inches lost / gained for 2015: loss of 4" total
Weight: 181.2 (up 3 pounds this year so far, working on figuring out maintenance and deal with 2 weeks of vacation in March)
Body Fat %: (using last bodpod reading) 28.7
Body Fat %: (using calculations) 25.4
BMI: 27.50 -
Can I join in on the measurements etc now? starting stronglifts 5x5 tonight 0
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AngInCanada wrote: »Can I join in on the measurements etc now? starting stronglifts 5x5 tonight
Heck yes!! THe more the merrier!0 -
Measurements as of 4/11/2015:
Waist: 34 (0)
Waist at smallest: 31 (-1")
Hips: 40 (-1")
Thighs: 24.5 (-1")
Arms: 12.5 (-.75") Finally!!
Calves: 15.75 (-.5")
Chest: 35.5 (-1") No, no!! Can't afford to lose here.
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 153 lbs.
BMI: 27.1
Body fat %: ?? Would love to get measured with DEXA or BodPod some day.0 -
I GIVE UP!
Checkin as of April 18
Weight: +2.5
Waist: 0
Hips: -.25
BF%: +1.4
BMI: +.25
Stomach: +.25
Thigh: +1.5
THREE STRAIGHT MONTHS of increases!
I've increased/decreased cals, changed macros, nothing has helped! Don't care about scale weight, it's the measurements that is upsetting, and discouraging
/Sulk over.
Readjusted my fat & protein, cals back down 15%. It will happen!
Until next month, crossing fingers, toes and every other body part!0 -
So I just did my measurements. Since I haven't updated any of my measurements in this group, I'll update my measurement comparison from the beginning of the year to today. I started SL in February doing 2 sessions/week and increased to 3 sessions/week about 4 weeks ago.
Height: 5'4.5" Age 32
Weight 151.8 / 152.8 - not really in the right direction but...
BF% (est.) 29.6 / 25.3 - this works for me!
Neck 12.5 / 12.5
Waist 29.5 / 28
Navel 31 / 30
Hips 38.5 / 37
Butt 40.5 / 38.5
Bust 37/35
Ribcage 32 / 28.5
Thigh 24.5 / 23.5
Bicep 11.5 / 11.5
Total Inches Lost -12.5" - whoo hoo!
Total Weight Lost +1.0 lbs
SL 5x5 Working Weights - Feb / Apr
Squats 40# / 70#
Bench 30# / 60#
Row 40# / 60#
OHP 30# / 40#
DL 50# / 70#
In January, I had set my calorie goal to 1300 calories plus 50% of exercise calories.
Today, I've set my calorie goal to 1575-1675 calories (15%-10% deficit from TDEE) including my activity level/exercise calories.
Couldn't be happier from seeing the inches lost so far, especially with how discouraged I've been on my weight going up. I've gained about 2.5 lbs in the last 2.5 weeks, which I'm sure some of it is water weight but with my BF% going down (and hence LBM going up), I'm really happy with the progress. Looking forward to my measurements in a few weeks!0 -
I haven't done measurements since the end of January. Here goes nothing! (And I only do my right limbs just to make it easy.)
Total inches lost (since late-January 2015): -1.2 (Meh!)
Total inches lost / gained (since late-March 2014): -18.75
I really hope the less than stellar losses over the last three months are due to some water weight from the recent return to lifting. GRRRR
Measurements below are: Since Jan. 30 / Since Jan. 2. / Total since March 2014
Neck: +0.12 / -0.25 / Total: -1.25
Bust: 0 / -1.0 / Total: -1.0
Rib cage: -1.13 / -1.5 / Total: -1.5 (new measurement spot as of Jan.)
Bicep (right): 0 / -0.13 / Total: -1.5
Waist (at narrowest point): -0.38 / -1.5 / -4.0
Waist (at belly button): -0.5 / -0.75 / Total: -0.75 (new measurement spot as of Jan.)
Hips: 0 / -1.0 / Total: -4.5
Thigh (right):
- Top: 0 / -0.25 / Total: -1.5
- Mid: -0.08 / -0.5 / Total: -1.5 (new measurement spot as of Jan.)
- Knee: +0.75 / +0.5 / Total: +0.5 (I think I'm doing this one wrong?)
Calf (right): 0 / -0.44 / Total: -1.75
Height: 5'4"
Weight: -25.2 (since my highest, on 08/03/14)
Body Fat %: ?
BMR: 1466
TDEE: 20160 -
Technical difficulties. Sorry.0
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Grrr MFP blah blah grr damn site grr blah GAH! (Sorry for the triple posts.)0
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You've had a lot go on in the last three months. I'd definitely just keep going, get used to the routine again with lifting and the walks, and see how it goes for June measurements.
I dunno about the knee either as I've never measured there. Though I still find the waist measurements interesting because for me, if I measured at belly button that would be the smallest part of my waist. Instead, I measure above it cause that's where I need to see inches decreasing. I tried on a size 14 dress a few days ago and that spot was where it couldn't zip past. Close but not there yet.
Will measure on the 15th. Weight is in a slow spot so hope to still see progress then.0 -
Small bit of progress this time. I've lost a little since last month but the last week or so it has been an up down on the scale. We'll see if I make my May goals or move them to June. That's for a different post though. Time for measurements.
Height: 4' 11.5"
Waist: 41.5"
Chest: 39"
Hips: 39.5"
Arm: 12"
Leg: 22"
Weight: 157
Bodyfat: 37.9% (haven't measured in a while)
BMI: fitbit site says 30.7, other side says 31.2 with right height and 30.7 if add .5 inches to height. So, I guess I pretended to be 5' on fitbit, lol. Just half an inch off. 31.2 is probably the more accurate as I don't remember if I was going off 5' or 4'11.5" the times before using the web site. Either way, I'm so close to being overweight instead of obese based on the BMI standards.0 -
Checkin as of May 16
Scale Weight: -2
BF%: -1% (using JeFit)
Waist: -.5
Hips: +.5
Stomach: -1
Thigh: 0
FINALLY!!!HALLELUJAH!!! My first decrease in MONTHS!!!
Had to double check my hips but realized that my butt lifted/rounded which caused the increase, lol! My TDEE must be lower than the calculators estimate, needless to say I'm staying at my current cals/macros!!! (…the StrongLifts recommended cals was correct.)0
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