Shark week due to start any day now (it’s a bit later than usual)! Blegh to the bloat. I hate that week in the run up as I want to eat quite literally everything, like proper Pre-Menstrual Munchies (PMM?). And I also decided that, because I was bloated already, that was the time to have some of the foods I normally would avoid (hello take away pizza and spicy chicken wings). As a result of the bloat I have weighed in consistently high so had a rubbish average yesterday.

Height: 5'10"
HW: 183lbs (Fri 24th March 2017)
SW June: 159.2lbs (last May weigh in)
Ultimate goal: Around 150lbs
June goal: 156lbs
June body fat goal: 24.6%
End of May Measurements: Waist 77, Belly 95, Under bust 88, Bust 100

26th April: 179.4lbs - Body fat: 29.6%
31st May: 173lbs – Body fat: 28.2%
28th June: 170.6lbs - Body fat 27.6%
26th July: 168lbs - Body fat 26.9%
31st Aug: 169lbs - Body fat 27.2%
27th Sep: 166lbs – Body fat 26.6%
25th Oct: 164lbs - Body fat 26.3%
29th Nov: 161.4lbs – Body fat 25.7%
20th Dec: 163.6lbs – Body fat 26.1%
31st Jan: 163.6lbs - Body fat 26.2%
28th Feb: 162lbs – Body fat 25.8% (Moving average 161.8lbs)
7th Mar: HOLIDAY! No weigh in
28th Mar: 163.8 – Body fat 26.3% (Moving average 164.0lbs)
25th April: 161 – Body fat 25.5% (Moving average 160.7 lbs)
2nd May: 161.6 – Body fat 25.8% (Moving average 159.9lbs)
9th May: 161.2 – Body fat 25.6% (Moving average 160.5lbs)
16th May: 159.6 – Body fat 25.4% (Moving average 160.5lbs)
23rd May: 158.8 – Body fat 25.2% (Moving average 160lbs)[/b]
30th May: 159.2 – Body fat 25.2% (Moving average 159.3lbs)[/b]
6th June: 159.4 – Body fat 25.3% (Moving average 159.9lbs)
13th June:
20th June:
27th June:


@Go_Deskercise If not a massive downward move, at least it’s steady.

@krfitmom, @mclduck, @jmardesi Welcome!

@43Ninebark Don’t lose sight of the visuals though, because in the end you are more likely to feel good when you look good, regardless of what the scales tell you. Though doing well so far! Sorry about the upset uterus though. Seems to feel that way every month. It has the memory of a goldfish.

@peppermintcaroline So close to maintenance!

@FitSeachely I like the positivity in your comment “I will reach my goal this month”.

@gutsnglory6 Life is short and thus needs to be enjoyed. As long as you are in control, then that’s fine. For some that’s counting even on a night out, for others it’s knowing they can have a blowout because they are in control outside of that. Whatever works for you. Just don’t ever stop enjoying life and food and all that comes with that. Happy birthday for tomorrow! Enjoy the birthday food and drink!

@nikkit321 Oh love, that’s rubbish! If I were you I wouldn’t worry too much about weighing in, just focus on your recovery and keep your eating in a deficit. Can you get yourself some dumbbells to work with, and maybe try standing pushups (against a wall) or seated ab rotations (or whatever that may be called). But whatever you do, take it easy. Like you say, crutches are quite a work out. Hope the break heals soon!

@rainingribbons Do you mean the scale is low compared to your own? Or a calibration issue? If you keep forgetting, maybe order one from Amazon. It’s likely to be a bit cheaper too.

@mmurph102 It’s frustrating when that happens, isn’t it. Do you use a trend weight app? That may help you stay focussed and see the improvement a bit more.

@DomesticKat Happy birthday month! What’s the actual day?

@HoneyBadger155

@noel2fit Woohoo! Well done making it to 143! Aggressive goal for June (only because you’re so close to your UG), but good luck!

@glassofroses If it is a labral tear, what does that mean for you in terms of recovery? Just a case of gentle use until healed, or an op? Sounds like you are in good hands though, and a physio may be able to give you some good exercise advice in light of the growing list of things you struggle with. How about some low weight training, where it’s more about the reps with some resistance? Would that work with your hypermobility?

@Letitiamcd Welcome! BBQ: Go for the salad and the meats, and have less bread. Because personally I think bread, unless home baked, is the most pointless thing at a BBQ. Not because of the carbs, but because normally it’s cheap & nasty bread and to me that’s a waste of calories when you get to have lovely BBQed meats!

@Cora0477 Woohoo! That’s a little mini goal right there! A big move ahead though, assuming D.C. is where I think it is. That’ll be quite a change. I like the idea of holidaying your way up there though; the food tour sounds fab!

@itseclair Do you weight train? If you are aiming to get your steps up that already is cardio. It terms of calorie burn, weight training is effective longer term, and it helps you retain some muscle whilst in a deficit.

@Agefyter18 Calorie deficit. My belly is the last to go on me too (genetics). Sucks. Also, make sure you have muscle tone as that helps contain belly fat better.

@AshesSquared I hit a plateau for a while. I do occasionally, but eventually you will break through it. And a plateau range is better than actual weight gain!

@EnduranceGirl2 Well done on hitting goal the first time round and sustaining it for so long! And it looks like you recognise weight gain/bad habits better now which will help you get back to your goal weight in no time!

@leah_not_leia You seem to have stabilised a bit, and the muscle definition is definitely a good thing!

@io8785a Don’t kick yourself for eating twice maintenance at a party. Sometimes you need to allow that, in the knowledge that you can get back to a normal routine after.

@sardelsa Nice! Lean is good!

@jcello65 Enjoying the exercise you do is incredibly important. Aggressive goal for the month, good luck!

@Treehugger_88 10lbs is a very doable target. Any plans on how to achieve it?

@Crafty_camper123 Slow and steady is good. It’s always particularly satisfying when you haven’t been that strict.