Well, Team Four Mangoes, we've made it halfway. Go, N & R for being strong together (and exploring those vegetable options). And go, Stu, with your awesome focus despite the musician lifestyle. We are made of win.
Speaking of which, here's the stats on me. Patrick's always saying that weight is just a number, but it's one of the few we have for measuring our progress. As of now, I've lost a little over 18 pounds, and judging by the looks of things, that's about half of what needed to go. On track there. I've lost about two clothing sizes, although it's hard to tell since my old jeans died just before the project started and my suits are custom made (as mentioned before--cheap in HK). When I had them taken in last week, the tailor said I was at the max possible for taking things in--any more, and the material would need to be re-cut. So the numbers are looking good.
As for my appearance, I'm pleased with the progress, and I wish there was EVEN MORE. I especially love/hate the way my muscles are clearly getting so satisfactory under their fat blanket. Love because it's great and I feel strong. Hate because they're still covered in lumps and swags. My Chinese teacher, who I probably have a tighter relationship with than many of my friends (a couple hours a week alone together will do that) says, "Your eyes are getting deeper, and you are looking so pretty. Not pale [apparently she thought I'd starve myself for 90 days], but flushed and healthy!"
I rewarded myself for a month and a half of good, solid work with a long massage tonight. My muscles are still thanking me.
New photos are good. You've still got an easy 15 pounds of "freebie" weight loss ahead of you. After that things get tougher!
ReplyDeletewowowoowwwwweeeeee just checked out your photos. your teacher is right - you are glowing!
ReplyDeletecant wait to see what happens next!!!
happy halfway point!!! that is an amazing accomplishment. you've worked hard, and it shows!
ReplyDeletelookin gooooood Kim! i hear ya on weight as a measurement of progress. that's what kept me going as the visible progress crept along at a snail's pace. when you're muscles start to pop, (and they will), you won't even need the reading from the scale anymore. :P
ReplyDeleteI feel you on the weight measurement being the simplest way to say things are going well. The focus on it made it sad when I felt like my progress was declining last weigh-in (as I apparently hadn't really lost much weight..)-- just don't let that bum you out when it starts. It is SOO nice to know we're doing this in a healthy way (even if the diet is not exactly sustainable). We're NOT starving ourselves and we're getting results. AMAZING. You look GREAT!! (PS -- thanks for having the courage to move a little closer to the camera, too! lol) [nat]
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