Weigh Day: Gaining MUSCLES

Hello on this beautiful Monday! Well, it's beautiful here in Virginia anyway. I hope the weather is as nice where you are, too!

Today is another weigh-in day. So get out that measuring tape, body fat pincher and bathroom scale and let's find out how you're doing!

My Progress:

I have to admit I've been feeling slightly "pudgy" this week. My pants have seemed tighter, which is not altogether a GOOD thing. My eating hadn't been much different and I was still exercising as I was.

So it was with a sense of dread that I stepped on that scale this morning. I was a little disappointed that I've only lost 1/2 pound again this week (just like last week!). That makes only 1 pound lost in 2 weeks time! Trying to think optomistically, I turned my sights to the tape measurer, hoping the news there would be better.

No luck.

I GAINED half an inch in my legs and the rest of my measurements were the same. The one piece of good news is that I lost 2% body fat!

So here is how I interpreted my week 7 progress. I must have lost body fat, but GAINED muscle. I HAVE been feeling stronger lately.

Even Jason has noticed my developing physique.

The other day as I sat there stretching out my muscles after a workout, Jason walked by. Take note of my exposed lower-thighs (I was wearing SHORTS. That NEVER happens!), Jason pointed to my leg and exclaimed, "What the heck is THAT?"

Alarmed, I looked down quickly, expecting to see a spider or something.

"Is that a MUSCLE I see?" Jason teased, poking at my thigh with his finger. "Wow, I think that IS a muscle! Wow, honey. Look at YOU!"

I have to admit, I was flattered.