16 Weeks

I thought it would be a good time to update everyone, for a couple reasons. First, I'm home in bed with the stomach bug that caused both of my children to vomit on me this weekend. Second, it's sort of a milestone - 16 weeks. 3 months, for everyone not doing the math :). And the last reason you'll have to wait for (not long, don't worry).

So, how am I doing? I've lost 31.2 lbs. It doesn't seem like much, but it has made a major change in my life. I have much more energy, I workout (almost) every weekday morning. I don't find myself as winded as I once did when climbing the 3 flights of stairs to get to my office. And I find that working out is a little addicting, not wanting to go but NEEDING to go in the morning.

The last reason that it's a good time for an update is because of all the compliments that I've been getting. There have been lots of family functions in the past couple months, and everyone has been so positive with their support. I physically feel the positivity each time I workout. Lindsay is even getting in on the action, going to the gym at night when I get home. She is looking outstanding, if I do say so myself.

Now for the check in with my progress, since I now have to satisfy the engineer inside me with some good 'ole data analysis.

• 31.2 lbs / 16 weeks = 1.95 lbs/week
• My goal was 2 lbs/week, so I'm close

• 63 weeks left until I turn 40
• At my current rate, 1.95 lbs/week, I will achieve 180 lbs in 45.6 weeks (very accurate!)

So, keeping on my slow and steady pace, I will achieve my goal. It has been a little slow for my taste, but I've been told that this pace will help keep the weight off when I finally achieve my goal.

 

So even though I feel horrible today, I have been making good progress, even if I'm horrible at providing updates! More frequent updates to come, I promise :) maybe next time with 3rd grade math (haha).

 

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