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empressichel
empressichel Posts: 730 Member
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I upped my calories in July and yes it is disheartening gaining weight, I would be lying if I told you otherwise. But you have to watch all the other factors. I am learning that is a teeny tiny piece of progress. It just doesn't bother me so much anymore. I am much more concerned with correcting my metabolism, being strong, changing my body shape and changing my composition. I have been lifting heavy since July and started a 6 month rotation of STS on October 1st, I am halfway through Meso 1.
Some measurements ;
Chest ( round under your armpits ) down 2 inches
Bust down 2 and a half inches
Midriff ( around the bottom of your bra strap ) down 2 inches
Waist down 2 and a half inches
Hips down 5 inches!! :O
Thigh down 2 and a half inches
Above knee down 2 and a quarter inches
Calf down 1 and a quarter inches
Upper arm stayed the same ( I'm putting that down to bicep gains :). )

Body fat down 6.8 % !!!!!!

Oh, and all that with the scale up by 11 pounds.

I know some of you will be reading this like wtf? I would have done a year ago too!!!!
I want you to know, it can be done. Even when the scale says it can't. Take pictures, measurements.
It isn't easy, I have to work damned hard at my workouts which are lifting 3 x a week and cardio 2-3 times a week ( kickboxing or HIIT on bike )

Have faith, believe, take the plunge!

For body fat down 6.8% and a loss of a total of 20 inches in 3 months, I will happily take the 11 pound gain :flowerforyou: :laugh:
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  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    Such amazing progress! You're doing awesome. I'm sure anyone who knows you would be totally amazed if you told them you'd GAINED 11 lbs. Superb results and proof that you can get the body you want by eating more and ignoring that scale, and getting healthier by decreasing your BF in the process. :drinker:
  • chicbuc
    chicbuc Posts: 637 Member
    That is phenomenal!! Keep on keeping on!
  • nmzeta
    nmzeta Posts: 381 Member
    Congrats Ichel! You are doing great!!! Thanks for continuing to share your journey
  • Noor13
    Noor13 Posts: 964 Member
    Rock on girl! You are fantastic!!!
  • HeidiHoMom
    HeidiHoMom Posts: 1,393 Member
    That's awesome!
    And just think, gaining 11 lbs means you get to eat even more! lol
  • Bridget28152723
    Bridget28152723 Posts: 372 Member
    Wow those measurement losses are huge! 5 inches off your hips!!?? Youve been busting your butt, and you dropped a lot of body fat...I would take a 11 lb gain too!! That is impressive!!
  • Tonika44137
    Tonika44137 Posts: 167 Member
    yes those are some great results, keep it up and keep us posted
  • harlanJEN
    harlanJEN Posts: 1,089 Member
    Purely BAMtastic !
  • holleysings
    holleysings Posts: 664 Member
    Awesome! I'm so glad you're focusing on inches rather than the scale. :happy:
  • missdimpley
    missdimpley Posts: 192
    WAY TO GO!
  • SweatpantsRebellion
    SweatpantsRebellion Posts: 754 Member
    That's amazing progress friend! Great job!
  • terrigrace
    terrigrace Posts: 199 Member
    That's incredible! wonderful pay off for such hard work and amazing commitment.
  • Raynn1
    Raynn1 Posts: 1,164 Member
    Great results!!!!
  • LuluProteinFueled
    LuluProteinFueled Posts: 261 Member
    You are amazing!!!! I love this so much. This will be so helpful for others!! :love:
  • angelina2585
    angelina2585 Posts: 273 Member
    Wow! What fabulous results. I am so chuffed for you :)
  • pinkreena711
    pinkreena711 Posts: 41 Member
    wow!!!!!
  • ANewLucia
    ANewLucia Posts: 2,081 Member
    Absolutelty AMAZING Ichel!!!!! Keep up the awesome work!
  • prisan512
    prisan512 Posts: 38 Member
    That's totally awesome and completely inspiring! Looking forward to some amazing results as well! Congrats!
  • jaeone
    jaeone Posts: 649 Member
    Simply super results!!! So proud of ya!!!
  • missdimpley
    missdimpley Posts: 192
    congrats mama!
  • mommamuscles
    mommamuscles Posts: 584 Member
    So proud!!!! And if you had quit because of what the scale said, then what?
  • ANeWcRe8N
    ANeWcRe8N Posts: 1,180 Member
    Wow, awesome!
  • TonyaBtrfly
    TonyaBtrfly Posts: 118 Member
    WOW! Congrats! That is so encouraging! Keep up all the hard work!
  • keesh1123
    keesh1123 Posts: 229 Member
    Omgoodness Rasta...this is amazing! Congrats! the scale is a liar!
  • LioshaM
    LioshaM Posts: 129 Member
    OUTSTANDING!!!!
  • maruby95
    maruby95 Posts: 204 Member
    As someone 3 weeks into a reset and struggling with the weight gain, this is VERY encouraging! Thanks so much for sharing!!! And congratulations!
  • empressichel
    empressichel Posts: 730 Member
    So proud!!!! And if you had quit because of what the scale said, then what?

    Exactly! You've just got to keep keeping on and know it is for the long haul.

    I have had so much support with this group. I have learned so much from so many people and keep learning every day. I know there is no going back!
    Forward ever, backward never :wink:
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    wow, simply amazing. do you have photos?
  • ChitownFoodie
    ChitownFoodie Posts: 1,562 Member
    Thats completely amazing!! Congrats on your success so far!
  • rmk20togo
    rmk20togo Posts: 353 Member
    Nicely done! All the more reason to just stay off the liar! :devil:

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