Stage 1 Results

My best results were in the area of strength gains. Here's my stats as far as that goes.

Squat

Starting Weight - Bar
Ending Weight - 135 pounds

Push-ups

Starting - 45 degree push-ups - Unable to complete all reps
Ending - 30 degree push-ups - Completing all reps and focusing on good form

Seated Row

Starting - 50 pounds
Ending - 95 pounds

Step-up

Starting - 10 pounds on a small step
Ending - 30 pounds on a bench

Prone Jackknife

Starting - Able to complete all reps. Very shaky and unsteady.
Ending - Able to complete all reps. Much more steady.

Deadlift

Starting - Bar
Ending - 115 pounds

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Starting - 10 pounds
Ending - 30 pounds

Lat Pull-Downs

Starting - 60 pounds
Ending - 80 pounds with great form, 90 pounds with not so great form

Lunges

Starting - 10 pounds and wanted to die with each one
Ending - 40 pounds and still wanting to die with each one

Swiss Crunch

Starting - 5 pounds - all reps complete
Ending - 20 pounds - all reps complete

My measurement/scale losses were not earth shattering. I was trying to get my thyroid regulated during much of Stage 1, so some of that stage was spent watching my stomach inflate, deflate, inflate, deflate! My Dr. upped my meds recently and things are starting to move in the right direction. Hurray! But here's where I'm at so far - oh, and I didn't do my first measurements until a month into the program.

Weight - 211.6 207.4 -4.2 pounds
Underbust - 37.25 36.5 -.75
Natural Waist - 40.25 40 -.25
Mom Pouch - 47 45.75 -1.25
Hips - 48.5 48 -.5
Neck - 14 13.75 -.25
Wrist - 6.5 6.5 0
R Thigh - 25 26 +1
L Thigh - 25 28 +3
L Calf - 16 15.75 -.25
R Calf - 16 15.25 -.75
R. Forearm - 9.5 9.5 0
L. Forearm - 9.25 10 +.75
R. Bicep - 12.5 13 +.5
L. Bicep - 12.5 13 +.5

Pretty sure that I didn't actually gain 3 inches in my left thigh! I kind of suck at measuring! I do finally have calipers on the way. It'd be nice if they arrive prior to my starting stage 2 and then I can do some body fat measurements with that.

And here's the pics. The pink shirts were taken back in February and the ones in the black shirt were taken yesterday. I don't see much in the pics as far as progress goes. I can tell you that the pair of jeans I'm wearing in the second set did not fit me back in February, so I KNOW there is progress - it's just not super visible right now.

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Replies

  • SDehmer819
    SDehmer819 Posts: 441 Member
    Great results!!! You can totally see in the pictures. Keep it up!!!
  • lcuconley
    lcuconley Posts: 734 Member
    great job!!! keep up the hard work!
  • emmycaitlin0304
    emmycaitlin0304 Posts: 147 Member
    Great job! I'm dealing with thyroid issues myself so I'm not sure Phase 1 is going to be all that astounding for me, but we keep pressing on!
  • JackieA47
    JackieA47 Posts: 52 Member
    You can totally see a difference in the pictures, well done! And great gains on the weights too,fab stuff!! :D
  • JessieJanie
    JessieJanie Posts: 428
    You look great!
  • phizzylizzy
    phizzylizzy Posts: 94 Member
    I definitely see the change! Cute hair too :)
  • SweatpantsRebellion
    SweatpantsRebellion Posts: 754 Member
    I definitely see the change! Cute hair too :)

    Awww...thanks! I'm loving the hair. So easy to manage with little ones around! :)
  • gracielynn1011
    gracielynn1011 Posts: 726 Member
    You can see it in the pictures! Your belly and back looks smoother. And your face is slimmer.