32.75 Inches - The Scale Only Tells Half Of The Story

I used to take my measurements every week. Lately, not so much. For some reason though, I decided that today was as good a day as any to see where I stand.

I'm so glad I did. Considering that the scale ticked slightly upwards in spite of more rigorous workouts - and has since (thankfully) turned back in the other direction again - it's an important bit of perspective.

What I'm doing IS working!! It's not just the way I feel when I wake up in the morning or the way I see myself in the mirror (which we all know can be quirky and downright deluded at times) - I'm tightening, toning and burning.

As of this morning. not only have I lost 55.5 pounds...


I've eliminated 32.75 inches from my body!

Here's how it all shakes out...er, off:

• 1/2 an inch of puffyness around my neck - GONE!
• 3 1/4 inches of upper arm flab - OBLITERATED!
• 2 inches of meat from my forearm - HASTA LA VISTA!
• 4 1/2 inches from my bust and chest - OUTTA HERE!
• 6 3/4 inches from my waist and belly - BURNED!
• 9 inches from my thigh - SENT PACKIN'
• 4 1/2 inches encasing my knee - MELTED AWAY!
• 1 1/4 inches from my calves - CRUSHED!

Clearly, I am a pear shaped gal. If I could have a lower half transplant, I'd seriously consider it. Still, it is very gratifying to see the progress itemized like this. It is taking me so much longer to achieve my goals than I hoped or expected it would, but I am really REALLY getting there.